Something to Talk About, Meryl Wilsner
Something to Talk About, Meryl Wilsner
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Something to Talk About

Author: Meryl Wilsner

Narrator: Jorjeana Marie, Xe Sands

Unabridged: 9 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 05/26/2020


Synopsis

A showrunner and her assistant give the world something to talk about when they accidentally fuel a ridiculous rumor in this debut romance.

Hollywood powerhouse Jo is photographed making her assistant Emma laugh on the red carpet, and just like that, the tabloids declare them a couple. The so-called scandal couldn't come at a worse time—threatening Emma's promotion and Jo's new movie.

As the gossip spreads, it starts to affect all areas of their lives. Paparazzi are following them outside the office, coworkers are treating them differently, and a “source” is feeding information to the media. But their only comment is “no comment”.

With the launch of Jo’s film project fast approaching, the two women begin to spend even more time together, getting along famously. Emma seems to have a sixth sense for knowing what Jo needs. And Jo, known for being aloof and outwardly cold, opens up to Emma in a way neither of them expects. They begin to realize the rumor might not be so off base after all…but is acting on the spark between them worth fanning the gossip flames?

About Meryl Wilsner

MERYL WILSNER writes happily ever afters for queer folks who love women. They are the USA Today bestselling author of Something to Talk About and Mistakes Were Made. Born in Michigan, Meryl lived in Portland, Oregon and Jackson, Mississippi before returning to the Mitten State. Some of Meryl's favorite things include: all four seasons, button down shirts, the way giraffes run, and their wife.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on December 20, 2020

Annnd here's my Spring and Summer Book Recommendations! (click the link to check them out!).The Written Review: 4.5 stars"Dude," Avery said. "She wants to wife you." "What?" Jo, a longtime Hollywood hustler, decides to bring her assistant, Emma, on one of her various red carpet e......more

Goodreads review by Gabby on May 21, 2020

DNF at 150 pages -This book should’ve been amazing, I’ve been dying for a good f/f romance and with that premise and that cover I was hoping this would be a five star for me -So boring, nothing has happened yet -These characters are so bland and boring and they don’t have any chemistry, their relation......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on May 27, 2020

Welp, I am bummed as heck. I was SO excited for this book because it is Berkley's first F/F title, but I gotta be honest: nothing happened in this book. It started out fun enough, but the pacing was sooooooo slooooooow and the characters had little to no sexual OR romantic chemistry and this just........more

Goodreads review by Christy on May 23, 2020

4 stars Something to Talk About is Meryl Wilsner’s debut novel, and I really enjoyed it. But reader beware, this one starts out slow. So slow, in fact, that I almost gave up on it. I’m so happy I didn’t. I ended up loving so much about this story and I love a good slow burn romance! Emma is the......more

Goodreads review by Cece on June 06, 2020

*3.5/5 Solid enough, just not amazing. Pros: 🌸Slow build of a relationship 🌸Lots of filmmaking background, super detailed setting 🌸fun background characters, including great friends and a bunch of family members 🌸dealt with workplace romance and the power imbalance of that really well 🌸handled sexual haras......more


Quotes

An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick
One of OprahMag.com’s Best Romances of 2020 


Something to Talk About is a delicious slow-burn with the kind of Hollywood ending that will make you believe in soul mates. Emma and Jo’s story of overcoming obstacles to fight for true love will have you swooning and smiling long after you’ve finished the book.”—Lyssa Kay Adams, author of The Bromance Book Club

“A fresh and fun romance, featuring two witty, intelligent women coming to terms with both their careers and their growing attraction to each other in a glittering Hollywood setting. Meryl Wilsner is a great new voice, whose perspective is both extremely welcome and desperately needed.”—Jen Deluca, author of Well Met  

“[A] supremely readable slow-burn romance that had me yelling, ‘JUST KISS ALREADY!’ as I flew through the pages.”—Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks 

"Extremely fun, sexy, and romantic. An excellent read."—The Mary Sue

"This is a gem."—Publisher's Weekly (starred review)

"A sparkling debut with vibrant characters, a compelling Hollywood studio setting, and a sweet slow-burn romance."—Kirkus (starred review)

"Fleshed out with important female friendships and a timely look at sexual harassment in the film industry, Wilsner's tale maintains a primary focus on the delightful, developing romance. Completely captivating and so satisfying."—Booklist (starred review)

"This debut is an unputdownable slow-burn romance with well-drawn and incredibly real characters. Wilsner does an amazing job exploring a Hollywood love story in the middle of a #metoo movement."—Library Journal (starred review)