An up-and-coming singer/songwriter and a young photographer taking the art world by storm must learn to put their past and pride aside to pursue the ultimate encore: another chance at love.

Frankie never expected facing the past would hurt this way. And Ben never expected he would still want her so much...

Three years ago, Frankie Holiday dumped the love of her life and left town with no explanation. Now the aspiring musician is back in Chicago, working hard to make her dreams of rock stardom a reality. After a lifetime of obligation and debt, she’s vowed never to be beholden to anyone ever again. So, when her ex walks back into her life, she knows it’s time her final past-due balance is paid.

One drink. One apology.

The last thing Ben Carver needs is to run into the woman he’d stupidly risked his heart and reputation for. He’s tried to move on with his life, but the talented photographer and art world darling has never truly gotten over her—or the brutal way she ended things between them.

As the countdown to the biggest performance of Frankie’s career draws near, she will have to confront the secrets and lies that have fueled her music but also driven her to break both of their hearts.

Can Frankie put her past and pride aside and be vulnerable enough to pursue the ultimate encore: another chance with the man she’s never stopped loving?

Hot Lips is the debut novel by Liz Castle for fans of Lucy Parker and Elizabeth O’Roark, about the power of art and finding your true voice, set to an indie-rock soundtrack straight out of Coachella. This is the first book in a new series about members of the hard-working band Sexodus.