In Her Spotlight – Amy Spalding

“I’m only six-foot in heels,” Rebecca muttered, waiting for Stephanie and me and then squishing in next to us, her thigh tightly fitted against mine, her chin all but resting on the top of my head, her breasts pressed into my side. “You’re wearing heels,” I said as Verne put the car into gear. Even in the darkness, I could see Rebecca make a face at me. “What?” “You said you were only six-foot in heels, but you’re wearing heels,” I explained, and she laughed. “I forgot how cute you are when you’re drunk.

Verne, this is me, that building on the—” “I know,” Verne said, pulling over. “You gave me your address when you got in.” “See you tomorrow, everyone,” Rebecca said, taking a while to clumsily unfasten her seat belt, and brushing my hip several times in the process. “Sorry about that, Gardner.” “It’s fine, what happens in a Chevy Spark stays in a Chevy Spark,” I said, which struck everyone, minus Verne, as hilarious. Verne waited safely for Rebecca to let herself into her ex-wife’s building, and took off for Stephanie’s place.

At some point I must have dozed off because the next thing I knew, Verne was clearing their throat loudly while parked outside of my gate. “Sorry about this,” I said, scrambling to get out of the car. “Thanks for the ride. I feel like this is above and beyond social media managing.”

“Eh, it’s not the first time I’ve done this,” they said, which made me laugh as I closed the door. Verne rolled down the window. “I will have to get some content tomorrow, though, so remember to hydrate.” I nodded emphatically, trying to redeem myself as Professional Actress Tess Gardner. “Of course. I always hydrate.” Verne watched me for a second. “I don’t have the phones out, you know.

You can be yourself as much as you want.” Oh, Verne, I thought, letting myself inside. If only that were truly an option. Imagine how my night could have gone.

Praise for In Her Spotlight “This book is such a good time! A warm and rollicking romance that makes you feel like a Hollywood insider.” —Rainbow Rowell, #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 “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 “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 “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 OceanofPDF.com Also by Amy Spalding On Her Terms At Her Service For Her Consideration OceanofPDF.com OceanofPDF.com KENSINGTON BOOKS are published by Kensington Publishing Corp.

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