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Fallen Star

(Starstruck #2)

Susannah Nix (Goodreads Author)

3.97 · Rating details · 677 ratings · 128 reviews

She has a history of falling for the wrong man, and this Hollywood bad boy is as wrong as they come.

Scott Deacon was on top of the world until his drug-fueled flame-out got him blacklisted in Hollywood. Now, four years after losing everything, he's clean, sober, and desperate to revive his acting career.

But first he'll have to prove to the world that he's a changed man. An ...more

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Jan 24, 2021 Sam (AMNReader) rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2021, romance, addiction, fame-gonna-live-forever

I believe I've tried Nix before, and ended up DNFing or not being in the mood.

Full disclosure-I totally thought this would be rockstar romance, d'oh, and it's instead actor romance. Which is decidedly not my fame preference. (Athletes and rockstars, please!)

It also dealt with a recovering addict, Scott, which is quite frankly 89% of the appeal for me. It was really gentle in that regard and that caused far less angst than I really expected.

Ultimately, this is a sweet book, and a sexy book (it ...more

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Mar 04, 2019 Leigh Kramer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary-romance, laughed-out-loud, favorites, forced-proximity, hollywood-or-theater, substance-abuse, workplace-romance

CW: substance abuse/addiction, recovery

I zoomed through this story! Susannah Nix’s books are always great but she's really shining with her Starstruck series. This is my favorite book of hers yet!

Scott made me swoon for him! It was fascinating to see what it's like for an actor to try to break back in to the industry after substance abuse issues trashed his reputation. I haven’t worked with people in recovery before but this seemed like an accurate portrayal. Scott has an additional layer of unt CW: substance abuse/addiction, recovery

I zoomed through this story! Susannah Nix’s books are always great but she's really shining with her Starstruck series. This is my favorite book of hers yet!

Scott made me swoon for him! It was fascinating to see what it's like for an actor to try to break back in to the industry after substance abuse issues trashed his reputation. I haven’t worked with people in recovery before but this seemed like an accurate portrayal. Scott has an additional layer of untreated anxiety and it was really interesting to see how this played out and affected his behavior. He doesn’t start off on the right foot with people on set, for some understandable reasons, but it was marvelous to watch him flip the switch and turn on the charm. Especially because of how much Grace wanted to resist that charm.

Grace was a fantastic heroine, well-suited for Scott, even though she wasn’t always sure about him. Her job as a script supervisor was truly fascinating and I loved watching her keep track of all the continuity details. I didn’t know anything about that job beforehand and it’s something I really appreciate about this series: all the movie set behind the scenes info.

Grace and Scott don’t discuss what his addiction means for their relationship until very near the end. It surprised me when I realized this because it’s a pretty big deal. But when I reflected on it, it made so much sense why it happened that way. Scott admits early on that he is not a very emotionally intelligent person. He’s also fighting to restore his reputation so he can have an acting career and he’s scared that talking about the reality of his addiction will scare Grace away. All he wants is a chance.

Grace, on the other hand, is trying to protect herself. She doesn’t believe Scott will want anything to do with her once they’re no longer working together every day. She sees the movie set as a bubble and while relationships may start there, they don’t often have the staying power to continue. She keeps wondering what he sees in her and she just wants to enjoy him for as long as she can. It makes sense not to have a deeper discussion about his addiction, beyond what he shares with her, because she thinks this is only temporary. And when Scott pulls away from her after filming ends and they’re no longer in New Orleans, it feeds both her insecurities and her belief that it was never going to last.

I wanted to implore Grace not to give up on him, just as much as I was yelling at Scott to reach out to her and be honest. Those two broke my heart! But out of this trying time came the opportunity for them to really lay it out for one another and to make it clear why they chose each other. Sure, they’ll have stuff to figure out but I fully believed in their happily ever after.

There was so much angst and longing and yet it was such a fun, engaging read at the same time. I couldn't get enough!

Disclosure: I received an advanced copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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Feb 26, 2019 ♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 17-wounded-heros, 14-arc, 16-favorites-to-recommend

Today I read “Fallen Star” – the second book in the Starstruck Series by Susannah Nix. Two weeks ago or so I read the first book “Rising Star” and already liked the way this author develops her stories. This time she went even further.

Fallen star is almost a cliché without being one – let’s see how do I explain this …

This book is a lesson on prejudice and pride, a lesson on strength and vulnerability – a story of how they end up in misunderstandings when people do not communicate

It should be a ...more

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Feb 23, 2019 Anna Theurer (Anna's Bookshelf) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Fallen Star is a well-written, fun, standalone romance with likable characters, no cheating, and a HEA. Grace is heroine who works in the movie industry as a script supervisor and makes a snap judgment about Scott, a former drug addict movie star. I loved how both characters were strong, but also vulnerable which made them more relatable. As a slow burn romance, I enjoyed watching their relationship evolved from mutual dislike, to friends, and finally to lovers. I found myself chuckling at the k ...more

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May 12, 2022 Ilaria 🌸 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Super
Delicious
Swoony
Slooow burn
Well written
Funny
I love susannah nix

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Mar 24, 2019 Novel Grounds rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This is the second novel in this series but the first read for me! I was fine jumping in but I completely intend to dive into book one as well!

This novel follows Grace and Scott and throws us head first into the movie industry and I loved every second of it. There is something angst filled with any celebrity type read for me. I love the chemistry of it and the chaos. This novel completely delivered.

I completely fell in love with the characters and their banter. I swooned at the industry ...more

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Mar 16, 2019 JMD2587 rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I just loved “Fallen Star”, the second book in Ms. Nix’s “Starstruck” series. You don’t need to read the first book, “Rising Star” to enjoy “Fallen Star”. In fact I read Fallen first and then, because I liked it so much, I went back to read Rising. Full disclosure: Susannah Nix is an automatic one-click author for me, so I’m excited to share my thoughts.

Scott Deacon is a former child star whose life and career imploded because of drug addiction. Clean and sober now, friends of his went out on a I just loved “Fallen Star”, the second book in Ms. Nix’s “Starstruck” series. You don’t need to read the first book, “Rising Star” to enjoy “Fallen Star”. In fact I read Fallen first and then, because I liked it so much, I went back to read Rising. Full disclosure: Susannah Nix is an automatic one-click author for me, so I’m excited to share my thoughts.

Scott Deacon is a former child star whose life and career imploded because of drug addiction. Clean and sober now, friends of his went out on a limb to secure a leading role in a new movie. Grace Speer is the script supervisor for the project, and isn’t looking forward to working with someone who she thinks is going to be a train-wreck. But Scott surprises everyone, and earns Grace’s grudging respect. After a while, that respect turns into friendship. Will their friendship turn into something more, or would life back in the spotlight ruin their chances?

Scott and Grace are great characters. Scott is an actor, so he uses his acting ability to hide his insecurities about stepping back into the professional film world. He knows that because of his past, this may be his only shot. On set, he is gregarious, friendly, and flirty, but when he’s alone his demons surface to try to undermine his success and sobriety. I think Ms. Nix did a great job of revealing his insecurities and emotions, and showing how they have the ability to affect his sobriety. Grace is all about the details. As script supervisor, it’s her job to make sure the scene set-ups are the same for each shot (continuity) and makes notes of any script changes. She’s not quite sure what to think about Scott. I liked the way she allowed herself room to adjust her opinion of Scott as things developed. The secondary characters are well-rounded and fleshed out as well. I especially like actress Poppy Carpenter and Carmen Vargas, the costume supervisor.

The book’s plot centers around a film set. Ms. Nix filled the pages with all sorts of interesting information and tidbits. Those details helped create a realistic “look behind the scenes” feel to the story. Scott’s and Grace’s love story is a very slow burn. It makes sense that Grace isn’t going to go from thinking Scott is the biggest jerk on the planet to being head over heels in love in just a few days. Their friendship blossomed first over the course of several weeks, and then Grace slowly realized she has feelings for Scott. But she’s unsure of his feelings for her. When they finally do come together, it’s a big payoff for the reader.

Overall, I loved it! And I highly recommend “Fallen Star” to you. (I received an Advanced Reader Copy, and this is my honest, voluntary review.) ...more

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Mar 03, 2019 Laurie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc

Full review and excerpt available on my blog, Laurie Reads Romance.

"Fallen Star" centers on Scott Deacon, a former child star turned grown-up Hollywood bad boy, and Grace Speer, a script supervisor who has sworn to never again date an actor after her last boyfriend left her for his younger co-star. Scott and Grace are thrown together on a location shoot for Scott's latest movie in New Orleans, his attempt at a comeback after several years spent away from the spotlight overcoming a drug addiction ...more

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Feb 23, 2019 Regina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

Grace and Scott are likeable and relatable protagonists (not that I've ever been a celebrity with drug problems, or ever worked in Hollywood at all, but hey...).
Their story feels real, and I love seeing their relationship grow from mutual dislike into something bordering on respect, then a tentative friendship, and then - finally! - into so much more.
The problems and hang-ups they face are realistic and dealt with in a grown-up manner.

This is the first book in the series I have read, but now ...more

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Mar 11, 2019 Sunny Shelly Reads rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: celebrity-romance

Looks can be deceiving, and Fallen Star is the perfect example of how you shouldn't believe everything you see -- or read. I fell hard for Grace and Scott. Their connection was amazing, and this story is so full of love and hope and finding something special. Their road to get there isn't an easy one, but through all of the ups and downs of their relationship, Grace and Scott work at it.

It was interesting to get the behind-the-scenes stuff of Hollywood in this book. And my heart broke for Scott, ...more

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Apr 30, 2020 celene rated it liked it · review of another edition

-movie cast/crew romance <3
-grace is a script supervisor wc is cool bc i like movie related stuff and seeing the glimpse of what is like is interesting
-scott is an actor who is a recovering drug addict wc was also interesting
-they pretty cute,,,
-appreciate the trigger warning by the author,,, and i cant stop reading her works omg u guys,,,,

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Feb 23, 2019 Kimberly Lund rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Such a well written romance. Nicely paced and a nice balance between angst and moving forward. Grace is relatable — an every day woman just doing her job — and Scott is such a great flawed hero. Put them in a fun location and interesting situation and it all comes together so well. My first book by this author but likely not my last!

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Mar 08, 2019 Shani rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was one of the lucky ones to receive an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. That being said, I loved this book.

I recently discovered Susannah Nix and I have yet to be disappointed. Fallen Star is an enemies to lovers slow burn romance.

Scott is a well known actor who has had his share of troubles. He’s a recovering addict that stayed in the news for his mishaps similar to real life celebrities. Underneath his cocky attitude is a man who suffers from insecurities and anxiety. Gr ...more

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Mar 10, 2019 Amy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Fallen Star is a beautifully written book with wonderful characters and a relatable plot. We are so quick as a society to make judgements about people based on their past, based on something we read on social media, so quick to judge without knowing the person, without knowing what really happened, or the circumstances surrounding things. Susannah Nix also tackles the tough subject of drug addiction with class.

I loved watching their relationship evolve. To see it grow from distaste to friendship ...more

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Mar 17, 2019 Treena rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: movie-star-celebrity, contemporary-romance

I like how this book treated the subject of addiction in a real, relatable and honest manner. I really liked how you get to understand Scott and the insecurities and issues he is facing day-to-day after going through rehab. Scott gets all my love, to be honest, because I really wasn't feeling Grace, the heroine. ...more

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May 29, 2021 Ann rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Good read.

This deals with serious issues - addiction and mental illness are two of them. I liked both of the main characters and plan to read the next one in the series. Plenty of other reviews will tell you the story if you want to know before you read.

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Mar 04, 2019 Kim rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: loved, reviewed, from-the-author, finished-copy-for-review

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Fallen Star was unputdownable and absolutely wonderful. I adored Grace. I swooned over Scott. And I loved that the book was set in New Orleans, a city I just visited a little over a month ago. All the scenes — as well as the tastes — were fresh in my mind as I read and I felt like I was right back there again. I also wished I was right back there again to have some beignets and café au laits from Cafe Du Monde. Hello, food cravings. I might have to go in search of DC's version of beignets soon, even though they won't be the same. But, I digress.

Though Fallen Star touches on some heavy issues at times, it was never overwhelming. And, for the most part, I cheesy-grinned my way through it while falling in love with Grace and Scott. I enjoyed the delightful slow burn while they got to know each other and as things developed between them. I think it was especially sweet and satisfying since they had a pretty rocky start. Grace had been burned in the past and sworn off actors as a result. Scott was an actor — so strike one — but also a recovering addict who had a bit of an attitude problem. Yet, somehow it all worked. More than worked, actually. Their story gave me all kinds of feels.

You don't need to read Rising Star to enjoy Fallen Star, but I'd still suggest going back and reading it at some point. It's a great read. I'm totally loving this series and can't wait to see what's next for it and Susannah!

I received a complimentary copy of this book for review consideration. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Favorite quotes:

"Café au lait and beignets."
"You're officially my favorite person today."

"I'm done dating actors. Actors are like toddlers, only with bulging biceps and winning smiles and abs you can grate cheese on. But still: toddlers. They are not relationship material."

"You taste even better than I imagined."

This thing between them wasn't a dream, and it wasn't a fantasy. It was scary and imperfect and wonderful. ...more

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Mar 13, 2019 Magie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

More of a 4.5 if I am totally honest. This is a completely adorable and feel good romance that has a perfect balance of sexy scenes as well. The characters are great and written so well, I cared for both leads as a couple but also as separate individuals. I really liked the pacing of the romance, it felt so much more realistic than some romances because it wasnt rushed into the steamy stuff, but took the time to build a more believable attraction that was founded on more than looks and sex appea ...more

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May 27, 2022 Lisa added it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2022, arc-given-to-blog-for-honest-review

Review to come

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Feb 21, 2019 Anna Reads Here rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs, kindle-reads

Susannah Nix creates the most incredible characters and builds their relationships and dynamics into something even more magical. This book was no different.

I received an ARC and I am eternally grateful, but I'll post up my full review after release! ...more

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Feb 20, 2019 Gin rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This was an engrossing read; I couldn't put it down! I really liked the characters and the plot.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review. ...more

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Mar 09, 2019 Brenda Brown rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I loved this as much as I thought I would! Scott and Grace don't start off as enemies, exactly, but I loved the evolution of their relationship. ...more

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Feb 21, 2019 Lisa Kropinak rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I got an advance copy and ate this latest romance by Susannah up! The hero and heroine are likable and I was rooting for them the length of the book! The story was believable and I will re-read this book! If you like writers of smart savvy women you will love Susannah! Her characters complex and interesting! Her characters in this book have trials but aren't immature about them.
And she gives a shout out to the value of 12 step groups. My husband was married to an alcoholic and found great suppo ...more

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Jul 18, 2021 Nicole Emerald Book Reviews McCurdy rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This was such a refreshing take on the Hollywood bad boy trope. The writing was seamless, the dialogue snappy and engaging, the plot really interesting and scintillating, but the stand out element of this story for me was the characterisation.

The hero and heroine are so multifaceted, full of depth and yearning and love and mistakes and it's being a part of their blossoming friendship and subsequent relationship that we truly get to experience something remarkable and beautiful. Author Susannah ...more

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Mar 11, 2019 Mary rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I love this series, this romance follows a recovering drug addict, his problems, how he trys to reestablish his foothold in acting, how the girl who falls in love with helps him along the bumpy road back. This was an ARC from the author and my honest opinion

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Aug 28, 2019 Coco.V marked it as to-read · review of another edition

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Oct 22, 2019 Beate rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: romance, favorites, 2-be-reviewed, hollywooders

I binged this book in half a day. Nuff said.

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Feb 24, 2019 Lauren rated it liked it · review of another edition

(I received an ARC of this book) I really enjoy Susannah Nix's writing. Her books are always thought provoking, and address important subjects, which I really appreciate! Her characters are flawed and human, and even in a setting most of us don't have a lot of experience with personally (aka Hollywood) she still manages to make her characters relatable and human. This book handled the topic of addiction recovery really well, and showed the reality of it: that even once you're clean, it does not (I received an ARC of this book) I really enjoy Susannah Nix's writing. Her books are always thought provoking, and address important subjects, which I really appreciate! Her characters are flawed and human, and even in a setting most of us don't have a lot of experience with personally (aka Hollywood) she still manages to make her characters relatable and human. This book handled the topic of addiction recovery really well, and showed the reality of it: that even once you're clean, it does not mean that you are not still an addict, and that you do not struggle. I had SO much respect for Scott and everything he went through, and how he continues to try to be better. He was one of my favourite male characters that Nix has written, and I would recommend this book just for his story.

That being said, I was not a huge fan of Grace. She was fine, but a lot of her decisions rubbed me that wrong way, and I feel like we didn't get to know her as well as Scott. We don't really get much background on her; she had a relationship that didn't work out, but that doesn't explain all of her reservations about dating. Also, how did she get to the job she's in now? I would've liked to know more about her, and I feel like if I did I would like her more. As it was, she didn't seem to really have empathy for what Scott was going to, and was very judgemental from the start. And when they have difficulty at the end, she never thinks of what he may be feeling, just that she's upset. What Scott did wasn't right, but she also never gave him the benefit of the doubt. I would have liked to see Grace research addiction a bit more when her and Scott get together, especially because she seemed to keep making snap judgements about it that aren't true.

Despite my complaints about Grace, I recognize that she is human. I honestly can't say for sure that I would do any different in her situation, as someone who hasn't experienced addiction. I appreciate how real she was as a character, and though she didn't handle the situation perfectly, it did work out. I think this book was an accurate portrayal of addiction, being a child star, and working in Hollywood, and I liked the different angles that the author explored. I would recommend this book, but I would also read the first book in the series first, because I think I enjoyed it more! The writing was fantastic, they characters were honest, and the storyline is one we need more of! Will definitely be reading more of Nix in the future. ...more

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Mar 05, 2019 Reads & Reviews rated it liked it · review of another edition

Fallen Star is such a sweet, slow burn romance and my very first Susannah Nix book. There’s a lot to like about it and I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.

WHAT I LIKED:

I loved Scott’s journey. He’s a recovering addict and Nix does a good job of getting into his head and helping readers understand his struggles. It’s never easy to write about a character that has an addiction because they’re starting out of the gate with a huge rock on their shoulders, but Nix portrayed it Fallen Star is such a sweet, slow burn romance and my very first Susannah Nix book. There’s a lot to like about it and I’m really looking forward to reading more from this author.

WHAT I LIKED:

I loved Scott’s journey. He’s a recovering addict and Nix does a good job of getting into his head and helping readers understand his struggles. It’s never easy to write about a character that has an addiction because they’re starting out of the gate with a huge rock on their shoulders, but Nix portrayed it perfectly.

I really liked Grace’s friendships. Her relationship with Carmen, especially, felt very natural and realistic.

While Nix doesn’t delve deeply into Hollywood, I thought she did a nice job of portraying the movie set and what was happening on it. Grace’s job, in particular, was enlightening as I really had no idea there were script supervisors on set. I really got into the technical aspect of it and it helped me connect with Grace.

The romance, like I said earlier was sweet. I admit, I had expected something a bit more intense with Scott’s addiction, but instead there’s a slow burn as Scott and Grace come to see that they’ve drawn the wrong conclusions about the other. There’s some nice sexual tension, but not over the top.

WHAT I STRUGGLED WITH:

I hate to say this, but Grace was a bit of a disappointment to me and the reason for 3 stars instead of 4. She started out so strong. I felt like I was introduced to an independent woman who didn’t need a man in her life, but as the book went on, she seemed to forget this. Often, she came across sort of high school-ish as she mooned over Scott, her thoughts filled with whether he liked or would kiss her. I think knowing more about her would have helped as well. While we had Scott’s narrative and a lot of his background, making him a very balanced character, Grace felt a bit one dimensional.

While this is a well-written slow burn, there were times that the story didn’t seem to have enough conflict. Instead there was just a lot of back and forth of “will they or won’t they”.

OVERALL

I really did enjoy the book. The setting was fantastic, the secondary characters a great balance to the leads, and I’m eager to read more of Susannah Nix’s books!

3 stars for Fallen Star. Heat level: 3

I received this book from the author in exchange for honest feedback. ...more

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Feb 24, 2019 Rebecca Parker rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I was lucky enough to obtain an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I've been a fan of Susannah Nix's for a while now, ever since a friend recommended her Chemistry Lesson Series. I loved her foray into the world of Hollywood with Rising Star, but I think Fallen Star may me my favorite of hers yet.

Where Fallen Star really shines is in the characterization of her leading male, Scott. Usually with Romance you expect the female protagonist to be the most textured character, but Nix ...more

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Susannah Nix is a RITA® Award-winning and USA Today bestselling author of rom-coms and contemporary romances who lives in Texas with her husband. On the rare occasions she's not writing, she can be found reading, knitting, lifting weights, drinking wine, or obsessively watching Ted Lasso on repeat to stave off existential angst.

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