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In Her Spotlight

A clever, heartfelt, contemporary second-chance romance about the stories we’ve been told when it comes to love—and the risks we take when it’s time to start telling our own stories instead . . .

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An actually hilarious, sweetly sexy, gloriously relatable, second chance, sapphic rom-com, starring a franchise Hollywood actress aiming to prove her chops in a theatrical production directed by the ex whose heart she broke a decade earlier.

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Hollywood actor Tess Gardner is not the kind of famous she set out to be. She's ready to show she’s more than Princess Platinum of the Vindicators series, a pretty face with CGI superpowers that literally sparkle. Tess wants to prove herself as an actor and that means theatre—the true calling of her thespian heart. But just when Tess lands a part working with an acclaimed stage director, a brewing scandal forces him out. His replacement? None other than hip, buzzy director Rebecca Frisch. The same Rebecca Frisch whose heart a firmly closeted Tess broke over a decade ago during summer stock . . .

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As Tess wrestles with her lingering guilt and attraction to Rebecca, she also finds herself struggling to rein in her superstar status backstage. When things unexpectedly reignite with Rebecca, Tess bristles even more against the walls of her A-list life. Since the industry’s made it clear that girl-next-door superheroes can’t also be gay, coming out isn’t realistic for Tess. And ultimately, Rebecca will head back to New York and likely seek out a less complicated relationship anyway.

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Will the curtain close on her chance for happiness or will Tess finally take a leading role in her own life?

BLURBS & REVIEWS
"This book is such a good time! A warm and rollicking romance that makes you feel like a Hollywood insider."

—Rainbow Rowell,
No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Slow Dance
"In Her Spotlight is Amy Spalding at the top of her game. It's laugh-out-loud funny and poked-bruise tender—and, of course, sexy as hell. This is the book you want to read right now."

—Alexandra Romanoff,
author of Big Fan
"All hail the queen of the queer rom-com! In Her Spotlight is Amy Spalding's best book yet—a vibrant, funny, sweepingly romantic tribute to the importance of living life unapologetically your way. You will fall in love with Tess and Rebecca."

—Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan,
bestselling authors of The Royal We
"Another stellar addition to the Amy Spalding Cinematic Universe! In Her Spotlight is a pitch-perfect second chance romance, full of angst, depth, and hard-won growth."

—Ava Wilder,
author of Will They or Won't They
"In Her Spotlight is the behind-the-scenes sapphic Hollywood novel of my dreams. Filled with sizzling chemistry, thoughtful explorations of identity, and the joys of theatre, this book is a must read."

—Camille Kellogg,
author of Just As You Are and The Next Chapter
"Celebrities are people too! Amy Spalding has written a glorious, actually laugh-out-loud novel that explores the inside world of both theatre and film. A perfectly flawed, multi-layered heroine we can all relate to, even if we're not famous. I couldn't put it down until I found out how this story of advocating for yourself in life, love, and career ended, and it left me inspired to take a risk or two. Spalding has done it again: made us feel and feel seen at the same time."

—Patti Murin,
actress, singer, and audiobook narrator
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