{"product_id":"the-stage-kiss-isbn-9781639105847","title":"The Stage Kiss","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this slow-burn yet highly combustible enemies-to-lovers romance, perfect for fans of Rachel Lynn Solomon and Abby Jimenez, two stage actors find themselves falling for each other with each onstage kiss...against their better judgment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eActress Eden Blake’s biggest claim to fame is a mortifying pharmaceutical commercial for male enhancement pills. That is, until the female lead on the nationwide tour of Broadway’s hit \u003ci\u003ePride \u0026amp; Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e musical abruptly quits, and Eden is called up to fill the role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cast of \u003ci\u003eLiz and Darcy: The Musical\u003c\/i\u003e has just settled into a three-week run in Washington, DC, and Broadway royalty Brennon Thorne is set to play Darcy. Despite Brennon’s reputation as being “a dream to work with,” Eden’s first impression of him is more like a nightmare. Now, she’ll have to kiss the pompous jerk eight shows per week.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrennon can’t disguise his disdain for understudies like Eden. But New York is filled with reminders of his most recent failed relationship, and this American tour is a much-needed distraction from his loneliness. As Eden and Brennon take the stage playing Jane Austen’s most memorable characters, their reality begins to mirror Elizabeth and Darcy’s—explosive chemistry and all. Together, they power through press performances and curtain calls, even as rumors of Brennon’s checkered romantic past resurface and prove to Eden that he can’t be trusted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut with each choreographed stage kiss, Eden and Brennon’s passion for the stage—and each other—ignites. Maybe, just maybe, not all rumors are to be believed—and not all showmances are doomed to fail.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Stage Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Things heat up backstage in Jones’s slow-burning enemies-to-lovers debut . . . Echoes of \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e add even more fun . . . This is a treat.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A modern day Lizzie and Darcy . . . This inspired rom-com take on Jane Austen sparkles, with its unique setting and well-interpreted characters.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Fans of Austen’s classic will adore debut romance author Jones’ retelling.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clever and charming retelling of Jane Austen's \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice\u003c\/i\u003e that's sure to appeal to fans of \u003ci\u003eBridgerton \u003c\/i\u003eand Abby Jimenez alike.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, Best Book of the Week\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The story reimagines rather than reinvents Pride and Prejudice, keeping it an entertaining read.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eJane Austen Society of North America\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A cleverly crafted and fun read from start to finish, The Stage Kiss by Amelia Jones is rom-com storytelling at its very best.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun rom-com, with interesting characters, and a look at life during a play on the road. Fans of this genre will like this one.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eRed Carpet Crash\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“My favorite book this year! Achingly romantic and addictively readable, \u003ci\u003eThe Stage Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e is sexy, swoony perfection. Amelia Jones is a romance mastermind and I can't wait to read what she writes next.”\u003cbr\u003e—Alexandria Bellefleur, award winning author of \u003ci\u003eWritten in the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Fiancee Farce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This fresh and addictive Austen retelling sparkles with Broadway drama as it delivers sizzling tension both on and off stage. With a page turning slow burn, a perfectly imperfect hero, and chemistry for days—if ever a book could be described as a feast for the eyes, \u003ci\u003eThe Stage Kiss\u003c\/i\u003e is it!”\u003cbr\u003e—Anna E. Collins - author of \u003ci\u003eLove at First Spite\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Life in Bloom\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chemistry between the leads heats up the stage in this romantic ode to the theatre. The enemies to lovers trope shines like a spotlight and Jones’ characters keep readers hooked right through to curtain call.” \u003cbr\u003e—Sophie Sullivan, author of\u003ci\u003e Ten Rules for Faking It \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A fun and witty take on Jane Austen’s classic that gives us a peek behind the curtain at all the drama in the professional theatre world.”\u003cbr\u003e—Brianne Moore, author of \u003ci\u003eA Bright Young Thing\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e All Stirred Up\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmelia Jones \u003c\/b\u003eis a die-hard fan of happily ever afters, striking heroes, complex leading ladies, and heart-stopping swoons. The first romance she ever read was Austen’s \u003ci\u003ePride and Prejudice \u003c\/i\u003efor high school English, and she’s never been the same. As a former high school theater kid, she loves all things big, bold, and Broadway. She’s the mom of two teenagers, the wife of a teacher, and the wrangler of two fluffy dogs. Her cat ignores her for reasons unknown and wholly underserved. Hobbies include reading spicy romance, bingeing reality television, obsessive cross-stitching when necessary, and cooking meals while dancing to Taylor Swift.","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303497093349,"sku":"NP9781639105847","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639105847.jpg?v=1767741642","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-stage-kiss-isbn-9781639105847","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}