‘Sensual, poetic, and full of delicious, excruciating yearning’ Ali Hazelwood
Clementine Clark isn’t looking for love. She’s a talented singer, but she’s set her dreams of stardom – and romance – aside to care for her ailing mother.
And then her best friend calls her with a life-changing opportunity: join Irish megastar Halloran on his first US tour as a backing vocalist. Clementine wants to reject the offer, but the pay would change her and her mom’s life. Overnight, Clementine goes from serving enchiladas at the Happy Tortilla to belting high notes before a cheering crowd.
But the whiplash of trading small-town Texas for sold-out stadiums is nothing compared to the rush of performing with the enigmatic Thomas Patrick Halloran. Poet, introvert, and lyrical genius, Halloran quickly gets under Clementine’s skin. The two couldn’t see the world more differently. And yet, over the course of the next eight weeks on tour, the romantic rockstar might just strike an unforgettable chord in Clementine. But will it be enough for an encore?
A steamy romance of second chances, perfect for fans of Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover, What Is Love by Jen Comfort and The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jiminez.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Imprint: Quercus UK
Publication date: 12/08/2025
If Not For My Baby
by Kate Golden
Review by Isabelle
A sweet, slow, contemporary romance between an Irish rockstar and his Texan backup singer. These two were so cute together as they navigated their new relationship throughout the tour. They have a passionate bond, physically and intellectually. They're mature but realistically messy, with some thoroughly enjoyable angst before the inevitable happy ending. A must read if you enjoy strong, sensitive MMCs and bubbly FMCs who struggle to open up. Also Hozier.
