A celebrity romance as a celebrity romance should be, plenty of glitter and glamour, but also some of the downsides of the music industry combined with a sweet romance between a pop star Bristol and relatively unknown singer Annie. Those that follow my reviews will know that celebrity romances are not my favorites, but since this is written by Bryant I decided to go for it anyway and she did an excellent job making this a very enjoyable read.

Bristol and Annie have different ambitions for their musical career. Bristol once craved to be a famous pop star, but now she is one, she’s tired of the fame. Annie never had ambitions to become a pop star, she lives happily from her musical career as a jingle writer and a hostess of an open mic night and YouTube channel. When their paths cross they quickly become friends even though Bristol is guarded at first.

I like how the romance in this book slowly builds up, there is attraction but the romance is really coming from a friendship perspective and they both have their reasons not to go beyond that. They are at very different points in their life but at the same time they both face decisions that may change their lives forever, which brings some tension to the story and keeps things interesting. The characters are believable and likeable and I also liked the side characters. I found especially Lizzy, Bristol’s manager and friend, an interesting character. She doesn’t have a huge role and she’s flawed and therefore not always likeable, but in my opinion characters like that give a bit of extra flavor to a story. There is also a sort of villain in the story and I enjoyed that storyline as well. It’s important for the final decisions that the MCs have to make and, yes, I was happy about the choices they made in the end.

A sweet low angst romance that many will likely enjoy.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Who can resist a woman on stage with a guitar? Not me, that’s for sure. Kris Bryant’s newest release, Serendipity brings a pop star and an up-and-coming musician together to create a sweet, low-angst romance.

Annie is a musician who is completely satisfied with her low-key life. She has a great support network and a small but loyal fan base. When a chance meeting lands her as a support act on the final tour of one of the world’s most recognisably famous singer, Bristol Baines, Annie is thrust into a world she had only ever dreamed about. From the moment they meet, Bristol and Annie hit it off, finding themselves drawn to the other but doubtful of any future together. Both women must decide what is most important to them, and whether their views can align to bring happiness to their lives.

The book is told well, and the characters, including the secondary ones, are authentic and likable. Each one adds to the depth and authenticity of the story. Serendipity delivers a smorgasbord of emotions. There is a mix of sweetness, and frustrations born from miscommunication. There is a little bit of angst, and some hot love scenes.
Serendipity is a glimpse into the world of fame and fortune focusing on the music industry and how it can build people up before slowly breaking them down.
Kris Bryant has written a story which feels real and relevant, and it is easy to imagine that this is the way a big percent of ridiculously famous people live today.

Annie Foster is perfectly content writing jingles and hosting an open mic night at her local coffee shop, but fate has different plans for her and before she knows it she is touring with superstar Bristol Baines. It's everything Annie always wanted but didn't dare to dream about. Bristol has been famous for years and she is over it. She wants to be able to go to the grocery store without security, she wants to have a life beyond performing. As the tour carries on, the two women develop a friendship that evolves into deeper feelings.

I love celebrity romances and this one is top notch. Annie and Bristol are wonderful characters, and I was instantly invested in their story. Bristol has been famous for so long and she loves performing but after so long in the spotlight she is burnt out and ready to start living her life for herself. Annie is ready for her moment in the spotlight. Kris Bryant has weaved a slow burn that really works. She allows the two women to get to know each other and let the feelings develop organically.

Annie and Bristol are so incredibly likeable. This book made me smile. It's a low angst delight that is the perfect read for a warm summer's day. I know I will be revisiting these characters sooner rather than later.

An ARC was received from Bold Strokes Books via NetGalley for an honest review.

This book grabbed me from the very 1st chapter. I love the celebrity tropes. Annie Foster is a jingle writer by day who loves to write music and sing at open mic nights. Bristol Baines is a world-renowned singer wrapping up a grueling world tour and had just lost her opening act. Annie entertains the children ward at the hospital that Bristol Baines manager Lizzy is for a treatment when she hears Annie sing. Because Bristol has just lost her opening act to a baby being born early, Lizzy wants her to hear Annie sing. Bristol ends up taking the stage for Annie’s last song and they sing together. Perfect harmony. They become friends and then the emotions start. Maybe they could be more. They were in different places in their lives. Bristol has been touring for 18 months and was just done with it. She wanted the simple life while Annie is on her way up.
Kris Bryant spins a beautiful story of music, chemistry and love. How Bristol and Annie make their love work despite the lure of fame, recognition, and wealth. This is a great read. Enjoy.

Let me tell you, Kris Bryant is one of those authors for me, that I don’t need to read a sample before purchasing. Set it and forget it, I know that I’m going to love it. Serendipity was no different for me, I loved it. I loved the fact that Kris can write about a topic that has basically been written about over and over and still attack it from a fresh angle. Well done.

What a delightful change of pace from Kris Bryant. We aren't accustomed to the suuuuuper ssssloooowburn in her books, but it really works here. To me this is not only a celebrity romance, but a "A Star is Born" sub-trope. Bristol and Annie are basically the same age (unlike Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand), but because they're at completely different stages of their careers it feels like Bristol is a major contributor to Annie's stardom.

What I appreciate about Kris Bryant's writing style is that it is so readable. Her sentences flow along as if she is telling you a story in your living room. Not oversimplified in any way, but rather just the perfect word choices and sentence structure.

2022 has indeed been a stellar year for Kris Bryant, with Always, Forever, and now Serendipity covering all the feels that her fans have come to expect and look forward to.

Loved this book. Bristol and Annie were such a cute pairing. I liked that this was a slow burn romance and that the two main characters got to really know each other before anything romantic developed between them. Annie you could tell was just starting out in the music business and her star was rising, were as Bristol was a superstar who's burnt out on the touring and never getting to see her family as much as she would like deciding to step away from it all and take a break. This was really informative on what happens when musicians are just starting out and how treacherous it can be when you sign with the wrong people or company they can take you for quite a bit before you even see any monetary gains come your way. This is why it's best to have a really good lawyer on retainer and a manager to look out for your interests. I felt that Annie was very smart in this and took her time to get the right people for her career. Bristol was younger and got taken advantage of and I can see why she wanted out. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends and family and I look forward to what's coming next from this author.

In Serendipity, Kris Bryant gave readers a love story based on chance, courage and choice.

If meeting highly acclaimed pop star Bristol Baines is serendipity, then opening for her concert is a chance of a lifetime opportunity for jingle writer cum open mic night hostess, Annie Foster. Cast into the limelight, Annie rose to the occasion and not only stole the hearts of the audience but Bristol’s as well. With her star on the rise, Annie is on course to achieve her dreams but her path is on collision with Bristol who is desperate to step back.

When is it time to walk away? At the edge or the height of success? Although Bristol and Annie were at crossroads and throwing attractions into the mix muddled decisions further, Kris Bryant made love a beacon of light for the pair. This is a feel good romance that keeps building and building and finishes well.

I just reviewed Serendipity by Kris Bryant. Thank you NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the ARC.

Serendipity was a super slow burn romance featuring international pop superstar, Bristol Baines, who has been making music and touring since her teens. She is worn out and wants a simple life where she can go to the grocery store and not be recognized and mobbed. Bristol’s manager, Lizzy, is at the hospital in Denver receiving hydration therapy when she discovers Annie Foster singing a Bristol Baines song to children in the hospital. Lizzy offers Annie an opening act opportunity. Fans become charmed by Annie’s songs, her voice, and a duet between Annie and Bristol. Slowly Annie and Bristol become friends, but there are complications brought on by the road, Lizzy, and Top Shelf Records.

This was a fun, low angst romance that provided glimpses of what life is like on the road for a musical superstar. Both characters were likeable and seemed to know what they wanted out of life. 3.5 stars

I received an ARC from Bold Strokes Books and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Two musicians of similar ages but at different stages of their careers have their paths crossed by serendipity. Annie Foster is a jingle writer by day, a budding musician at night. Bristol Baines is at the top of the pop charts, super famous but tired of the demands of nonstop touring and recording. When both women meet, they feel an attraction but what happens when their paths drive them apart?

This is a celebrity romance with a focus on the music industry. By coincidence, among the Summer releases, there were a couple of romances with musicians leads who happen to share the stage: The Duet by Harper Bliss and Another Stupid Love Song by Em Stevens and Miranda MacLeod. Each story is different and Serendipity focuses on something that happens often: two people who find a connection but are at different places in life. For this reason, this is a very slow-burn romance which isn’t usual for this author but, eventually, the pent-up tension that Ms. Bryant builds so well pays off.

If you are looking for a low-angst celebrity romance, this one is a good choice. 4 stars.

ARC provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

You can rely on Kris Bryant to write you a nice story.

In this book we meet Annie and Bristol. Bristol is a superstar and Annie is an up and coming artist. They strive for the same career but are definitely at different points of that journey.
With any celebrity romance you might expect some issues with the fame, being closeted, iciness. I am happy to report that’s not the case, ok maybe the first one. Bristol is done with all of it and wants out, it’s the downside of the very successful career she’s had.

Bryant managed to write a fun and heartfelt story with two very likeable characters. Both Annie and Bristol are likeable, approachable characters and you can’t help but rooting for them.
This is a super fun story and I really enjoyed myself.

𝗔 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿.

I love that I'm reading so many celebrity romances lately. It was a stressful period at work last week and I really needed good books with my favourite tropes to de-stress and this book was the right one. It's not too heavy or angsty but also not too fluffy.

The main characters are on the same career path but at different stages of their career, which is a concern for at least one of the characters when considering a relationship with each other. Annie is a jingle writer (I actually had to google that), the hostess of an open mic event and has a healthy online following whereas Bristol is a famous singer. Bristol is at the stage where she wants out and on the other hand, Annie is a rising star after she gets offered a chance to go on tour with Bristol.

I love that both characters are so likeable. Bristol is approachable, humble and down-to-earth and Annie is just the same. And when they are together, they have good chemistry so it was pretty enjoyable. My only complaint is that it's a slow burn when it didn't need to be.

Kris Bryant is always a must read. In Serendipity she writes about Bristol Baines, a famous musical star, who is at the tail end of a long musical tour. In Denver her manager discovers Annie Foster, who sings, hosts a weekly youtube open mike night and who has a strong social media following. She becomes a replacement opening act for the last six weeks of the tour. As they entertain in different cities they get to know each others better. Their talents blend harmoniously but Annie is at the start of potentially something big while Bristol is ready to step back for awhile. This is a well written, slow burn romance with two likable characters. I wish there would have been a little more personal one on one time building the will they or wont they. But there was more focus on who Annie will sign with glimpses of the harsher business side of fame. A solid read and romance. Thank you to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is that book that you are always looking for and seldom find when searching for a WLW fiction. It doesn't hurt your heart, make you second guess your life choices, nor roll your eyes when love blooms. The MC's are lovable, the supporting characters are just the right types of support, and the plot is a joy to get swept away in.

It's a wonderfully balanced FF fiction that guarantees to makes you smile. The world is noisy and chaotic and this is that moment in between where you catch your breath and get lost in a good book. The HEA is completely adorable.

Serendipity is one of those books that makes you feel good after reading it. Kris Bryant brings a different perspective on celebrity romances, and reading her two latest books has been an absolute pleasure.

Bristol Baines is a famous pop star, while Annie Foster is more of a music influencer to me...? I love the story setting and how Kris unfolds it. Their chemistry is great, and they are both lovable characters. There's also a glimpse of the industry's dark side(just a tiny little one.) Overall, it's a delight and heartwarming read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The manager of Bristol, Lizzy, is also my favorite. I wish there was more about her, and I really hope she has her own book. She has so much potential!

Kris Bryant gives her readers another deliciously delightful romance to devour. This slow burn love story revolves around the intersection of an ascending singer/songwriter and a jaded and weary mega star on the brink of walking away to live a quiet life.

The plot is framed into a number of months and although there is a lot of things happening the writing presents everything in an easy and consistent fashion. This just adds to the slow sexual buildup between the two main characters.

Bristol and Annie are both very likeable characters. I wondered how the plot could provide a happy ending and was very surprised and pleased at the result.

I received a free advance review copy from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Annie is jingle writer by day but does open mic and live on her YouTube channel at her best friend Charley cafe The Night Owl. When a chance encounter get her recognition she gets a chance to open for one of the bigger singers in the world Bristol. Bristol achieved her dreams but she at the point where she just want to live a normal life. Annie and Bristol sing well together and decides to duet which each of their songs and become a hit. They both grow closer but will they be able to have a relationship when one is just starting and the other wants to leave fame behind. I enjoy this read it’s was fluffy not a lot of angst which was refreshing because I really thought we were going to get backstabbing and jealousy especially with Bristol friend and manger Lizzy who was cold at one point but that wasn’t the case. I like both MCs and I love that they both had supporting families.



I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

This is a story about Bristol Baines, pop star extraordinaire. She at the top of the music world, tired of the concert stage and all behind the scenes music industry people controlling her life. All she wants is a normal life. Annie Foster lives in Denver and works in a coffee shop and writes songs that she sings there a couple nights a week. She also has a young niece who, is going through a serious medical procedure in
the local hospital Annie is vey close to her sister Sarah who is the charge nurse at the hospital where her daughter is getting treatments.. Annie sings weekly to the kids who are at the hospital to cheer them up from their illnesses. While singing there one day she meets Bristol’s manager Lizzy. Lizzy is wowed by Annie’s voice and asks her to be the new opening act for Bristol’s concert tour that is in its final weeks. Annie agrees to do it for the remaining six weeks.

I had reservations about reading this book because I’m not a fan of celebrity romances. But I was pleasantly surprised at the way this book unfolds and the great writing that Bryant displays here with it. The book is told with alternating points of view from both Bristol and Annie..
We get to know their fears and joys and share these deep emotions. The core of this book comes in the last 20% where their feelings and hopes and dreams are brought out in the open and shared with each other.

If you enjoy the feels and angst of a good romance, this book is well done and a very enjoyable read.

ARC received from Bold Stokes Books through Net Galley for a voluntary and honest review..

This was such a wonderful read I finished it in one sitting and realised a whole afternoon had gone without me noticing! The main characters had great chemistry from the start, and were so sweet together. I especially felt for Bristol who was so vulnerable and lonely amongst the people who wanted a piece of her fame. It would have been easy to fall into celebrity romance tropes but the author had managed to avoid that. There was a little bit of drama but it wasn’t overdone. A very well written romance and definitely the author’s best work in recent years.

Annie, a singer-songwriter with an online following meets pop star Bristol when she is asked to take the stage to open Bristol’s show in Annie’s hometown. It then leads into a longer collaboration and the 2 sharing the remanning of Bristol’s tour together. This is a light, sweet, slow burn romance. It’s less spicy than Bryan’t usual but it takes nothing from the story. Perfect read on a lazy Sunday.