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Songbird: Celebrity Contemporary Romance
Two lovers in the fog must find a clear path forward as their passions–for theatre and for each other–ignite.
Sarah Aguilar is grateful for everything she has—a job in the arts, a San Francisco apartment walking distance to the theatre, and a best friend who sticks to her side like a phantom to an opera. Still, she can’t help the feeling she’s living her life in the wings when she truly longs for the stage. When Sarah’s tasked with showing the newest star to the production, Captain Arrow Star Himself–Chris Oldfelds—she can’t help the mounting attraction between them. Best (or worst) of all, he encourages her to sing professionally. But dark memories from Sarah’s past rise with sharp teeth, caging her in hesitation before she can give their romance, and her career, the chance it deserves.
Returning to San Francisco for the first time in a decade, Chris Oldfelds is hoping to reconnect with his art and his past. When the tight-lipped Sarah is assigned to show him around, he doesn’t expect to also be her neighbor—close enough to hear her incredible voice through the thin walls. Chris falls hard and fast for the grumpy, terse production assistant, knocking gently on the bars she’s built around herself. But just as Sarah begins to open up, the pressures and paparazzi that come with his Hollywood career put their budding relationship in jeopardy.
Sarah Aguilar is grateful for everything she has—a job in the arts, a San Francisco apartment walking distance to the theatre, and a best friend who sticks to her side like a phantom to an opera. Still, she can’t help the feeling she’s living her life in the wings when she truly longs for the stage. When Sarah’s tasked with showing the newest star to the production, Captain Arrow Star Himself–Chris Oldfelds—she can’t help the mounting attraction between them. Best (or worst) of all, he encourages her to sing professionally. But dark memories from Sarah’s past rise with sharp teeth, caging her in hesitation before she can give their romance, and her career, the chance it deserves.
Returning to San Francisco for the first time in a decade, Chris Oldfelds is hoping to reconnect with his art and his past. When the tight-lipped Sarah is assigned to show him around, he doesn’t expect to also be her neighbor—close enough to hear her incredible voice through the thin walls. Chris falls hard and fast for the grumpy, terse production assistant, knocking gently on the bars she’s built around herself. But just as Sarah begins to open up, the pressures and paparazzi that come with his Hollywood career put their budding relationship in jeopardy.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 29, 2025
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Kel Bruem
14 books15 followersKel Bruem is a Bay Area-based indie monster romance author. Her Unusualities series include WHAT'S LUCK GOT TO DO WITH IT, EVERY BITE YOU TAKE, and the forthcoming NEVER GONNA DIG YOU UP in Fall 2024. She is also an editor for the annual monster romance anthology for debut writers TAILS, TRYSTS, and TENTACLES. When she's not writing, Kel trains her pit bull to be less stupid, explores new restaurants with her husband, and catches flights to her Sagittarian heart's content. You can find her online everywhere @kelbruem.
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
June 23, 2025
Contemporary romance with theatre meets celebrity love romance. I love that trope and I signed up right away. Absolutely loved this cute quick read!
Celebrity romance
Slow burn
Workplace romance
He falls first
PTSD rep
He talks her thru it
Theatre kids all grown up
Grumpy x Sunshine
They’re neighbors
“I’m still a San Francisco kid at heart, Captain arrow star or not”
Celebrity romance
Slow burn
Workplace romance
He falls first
PTSD rep
He talks her thru it
Theatre kids all grown up
Grumpy x Sunshine
They’re neighbors
“I’m still a San Francisco kid at heart, Captain arrow star or not”
May 18, 2025
Kel's contemporary romance debut is such a fantastic read. I don't think I've read a man this year who's as down bad as Chris is for Sarah. If you're a fan of the theatre and celebrity love stories, you need Songbird in your life!
December 5, 2025
Life has felt a little heavy lately and this book was the perfect cozy, comfy romance to distract myself. There was delicious food, vivid settings and the absolute greenest green flag MMC. Both characters overcome real obstacles and the mental health rep was well done.
June 30, 2025
Such a cute read. If you like a theater and celebrity trope I highly recommend. It was fun to read. (:
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews