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When Stars Collide
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
What do a football player and opera singer have in common? Endorsements. Thad and Olivia are pushed together in order to represent a luxury watch brand. They're initial rivalry and enemies vibes hinted at some hilarity that I wish had been more present.
This isn't one of my favorite trope collaborations and I could have done with more rom-com, and less romantic suspense. Part of my issue is that I went into this book blind, not having read the synopsis in several weeks and without reading any reviews. The pretty illustrated cover set me up for something different.
I did appreciate that Olivia's claim to fame is at a higher level in her sphere. It's not often the female has the higher profile in what could be called a sports romance (although I do think Thad's profession was not as prevalent in comparison). There's also a moment where I was really pleased that Olivia took a stance in their relationship that I was hoping for but not expecting. How's that for avoiding a spoiler?
While this is the ninth novel in the series, it stood on it's own. I didn't feel like I was missing anything by reading this out of order. It's well-written, just not a favorite plot. As I haven't read Susan before, I'm not deterred. I'd like to think I'm better prepared for the next one though.
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.
This isn't one of my favorite trope collaborations and I could have done with more rom-com, and less romantic suspense. Part of my issue is that I went into this book blind, not having read the synopsis in several weeks and without reading any reviews. The pretty illustrated cover set me up for something different.
I did appreciate that Olivia's claim to fame is at a higher level in her sphere. It's not often the female has the higher profile in what could be called a sports romance (although I do think Thad's profession was not as prevalent in comparison). There's also a moment where I was really pleased that Olivia took a stance in their relationship that I was hoping for but not expecting. How's that for avoiding a spoiler?
While this is the ninth novel in the series, it stood on it's own. I didn't feel like I was missing anything by reading this out of order. It's well-written, just not a favorite plot. As I haven't read Susan before, I'm not deterred. I'd like to think I'm better prepared for the next one though.
Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.