Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC!

I clicked ‘request’ on this one solely due to the gorgeous, romantic cover and it did not disappoint.

Kaliya Wilson came to Hollywood to make movies, starting as a receptionist at a production company determined to work her way up. Unfortunately her job has turned out to be a dead-end, until years later she’s shocked out of complacency when her old film school flame Danny shows up to direct the company’s next big production.

I love the second chance trope when it’s done well - meaning that you understand why the characters didn’t work out the first time, and they’ve genuinely grown enough to do better. Both were true for Danny and Kaliya, I enjoyed the deep dive into each of their characters and the book’s balance between exploring their renewed relationship and moving the plot along.

The primary plot revolved around the movie, which was a meaningful passion project for Danny telling his own parents’ love story. It made a lovely story as well, and mirrored him finding his own soulmate.

The ending had a bit too much drama for my taste, but everything worked out and I was thrilled by where Kaliya and Danny ended. I’m so excited that this is a debut book, I can’t wait to read more from this author!

WOOW I really like this!!! Kaliya and Danny are so freaking cute and this story had great humor. The book also touched on Black women in Hollywood facing discrimination which is always such an important topic to cover. Overall this book was filled with love and growth!! It was great!

I stopped after chapter 2 (6%). I like the theory, but I’m disappointed we are starting out the book “owing” Danny with the handout for the job. Kaliya points it out herself. That’s just an awkward spot to be in for a second chance romance. I get starting in a bad place and it going up from there, but this doesn't feel like a healthy set up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley for the ARC.

I am completely shocked to my core that this is a debut novel. It's a damn masterpiece. Kaliya and Danny are amazing and this book made me laugh so hard. This book also touches on the discriminiation in Hollywood especially for black women. This was just pure perfection and I cannot love this book more!