Slow Burn Summer, Josie Silver
Slow Burn Summer, Josie Silver
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Slow Burn Summer

Author: Josie Silver

Narrator: Anna Acton

Unabridged: 8 hr 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/10/2025

Synopsis

A talent agent hires an actress to play the part of “novelist” on a book tour for his agency’s publicity-shy client in this delightful rom-com from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club Pick One Day in December

She’s playing the part of romance author, but has she found her own real life love story?

Talent agent Charlie Francisco has three problems: a divorce that ended his screenwriting career, a business he never planned to inherit, and a take-your-breath-away romance novel whose author wants nothing to do with its publication. The book is a surefire hit, if only his agency can find someone to “play” author on its summer book tour.

Enter Kate Elliott, a former soap actress who’s miraculously right for the part at the very moment her life seems to be going all wrong. Kate is still recovering from her own divorce and Charlie’s job offer is a lifeline. She agrees to the pretense for all interviews, signings, and appearances surrounding the novel’s publication. But she can’t know who really wrote the remarkable story—the one so beautiful it’s made her believe in love again.

When Kate and Charlie meet they’re all friction and sparks—the one thing they have in common is they’re determined to play their respective parts. But as the summer heat ups and the lies get bigger and bigger, can they stick to their lines . . . or will they go off-script?

About The Author

Josie Silver is a writer of love stories. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Day in December, which has been published in more than twenty-five languages, The Two Lives of Lydia Bird, One Night on the Island, and A Winter in New York. She lives in the UK with her husband, their sons, and an ever-changing cast of animals.

Reviews

Goodreads review by ♥︎ Heather ⚔ (New House-Hiatus) on May 13, 2025

RTC this didn’t really hit for me. This has been on my CR shelf for over a month lol I'm actually really starting it right now lol. Time for a summertime romance 😍 I’ll post a trope list in just a bit. Internet is down and operating only on the app sucks 😩 🩷Agent x Actress ✨Hilarious Banter 🔥Slow Burn 📖......more

Goodreads review by Jayme on June 10, 2025

Talent agent Charlie Francisco (with his whiskey cola eyes) needs to hire an Actress to play the part of “Debut Novelist” for a Romance book written by an author who writes bestsellers in a completely different genre. It sounds simple at first-create a name and author bio-take a professional photo-a......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on June 15, 2025

I love Josie Silver’s tear-jerking, heartfelt romance style, and this time, she decided to write a romcom—though maybe we should call it a comrom because, in my opinion, the funny and silly parts of the book, paired with the brilliant and refreshing sarcastic tone in the creation of Kate Elliott, pr......more

Goodreads review by CatsBnB on May 16, 2025

First off, thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for granting me access to this book in exchange for an honest review. Josie Silver is one of my all-time favorite authors! "One Day in December" and "A Winter in New York" are both five star reads for me, so it honestly pains......more

Goodreads review by Maren’s Reads on June 22, 2025

3.5-4⭐️ Divorced talent agent, Charlie Francisco, is in need of someone to “play author” for the book that’s sure to be the biggest hit of the year, but whose actual author wants to remain anonymous. Kate Elliot, a recently divorced former soap opera actress, needs a job quickly. But as their arrang......more

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Praise for Josie Silver

“Iris and Gio’s relationship is full of sexy, heart-meltingly romantic moments in this emotional and charming rom-com from [Josie] Silver, which deserves its own movie.”—Library Journal, on A Winter in New York

“A tender heartfelt read with the perfect blend of ingredients: New York, food, family, and romance!”—Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, on A Winter in New York

“Get ready to be swept up in a whirlwind romance. It absolutely charmed me.”―Reese Witherspoon, on One Day in December

“Calling all hopeless romantics.”―People, on One Day in December

“A must-read.”―US Weekly, on One Day in December

“Josie Silver writes with a warmth so palpable her characters sneak their way into your heart and stay there for a long time.”―Jill Santopolo, author of The Light We Lost, on One Day in December

“Impossibly romantic.”―Cosmopolitan, on The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

“Bursting with wit and charm . . . heart-wrenching yet hope-filled.”―Woman’s World, on The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

“A novel that will make you laugh, cry, and think about the precious gift of being in love.”―Today, on The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

“What a beautiful, emotional gift Josie Silver has given us.”―Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling co-author of Mad Honey, on The Two Lives of Lydia Bird

“This rom-com is filled with unexpected twists and engaging details and has a truly heart-lifting ending.”―USA Today, on One Night on the Island

“Quirky, funny in that smart British way, and truly enjoyable, this smart rom-com is the book to pack for your next adventure.”―Zibby Owens for Good Morning America, on One Night on the Island

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