Prime Time Romance: A Novel (Dial Delights)
Is love on the small screen better than the real thing?
A young divorcée finds herself in the ideal world of her favorite 2000s teen soap in this “gleefully nostalgic and completely fresh”* romance from the author of This Spells Love.
*Jessica Joyce, bestselling author of You, with a View
Newly divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Brynn is sick of heartbreak. She thought she had found her happy ending, but now she’s living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage, and she’s trying to adjust to her new single life. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge, her beloved 2000s teenage soap. The show ended unexpectantly on a cliffhanger after five seasons, and the two main characters, Sloan and Spencer, never got to declare their love for each other. The show is still perfect in Brynn’s eyes; despite all the drama that goes down, things always have a way of working out in Carson’s Cove . . . unlike her own life.
So when a birthday cake surprisingly shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for the one thing she’s always wanted (but has failed to achieve herself): a happily-ever-after.
The next morning, she doesn’t wake up in her apartment. She’s in Carson’s Cove . . . and Josh is there too. Everyone seems to know them, except they’re not Brynn and Josh; they’re Sloan, the sweetheart of Carson’s Cove, and Fletch, the town’s bad boy. And to get home, they have to make Brynn’s wish come true by ensuring Sloan and Spencer, the hometown heartthrob, end up together at last. But as they spend more time together, Brynn and Josh realize that Carson’s Cove might not be as perfect as seen on television . . . especially when they start developing feelings for each other in a plot twist no one has expected. Will they stick to the script, or will real love change the story forever?
A young divorcée finds herself in the ideal world of her favorite 2000s teen soap in this “gleefully nostalgic and completely fresh”* romance from the author of This Spells Love.
*Jessica Joyce, bestselling author of You, with a View
Newly divorced on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, Brynn is sick of heartbreak. She thought she had found her happy ending, but now she’s living with a roommate, Josh, to afford her mortgage, and she’s trying to adjust to her new single life. At least she’s got Carson’s Cove to binge, her beloved 2000s teenage soap. The show ended unexpectantly on a cliffhanger after five seasons, and the two main characters, Sloan and Spencer, never got to declare their love for each other. The show is still perfect in Brynn’s eyes; despite all the drama that goes down, things always have a way of working out in Carson’s Cove . . . unlike her own life.
So when a birthday cake surprisingly shows up on her and Josh’s doorstep, Brynn makes a wish for the one thing she’s always wanted (but has failed to achieve herself): a happily-ever-after.
The next morning, she doesn’t wake up in her apartment. She’s in Carson’s Cove . . . and Josh is there too. Everyone seems to know them, except they’re not Brynn and Josh; they’re Sloan, the sweetheart of Carson’s Cove, and Fletch, the town’s bad boy. And to get home, they have to make Brynn’s wish come true by ensuring Sloan and Spencer, the hometown heartthrob, end up together at last. But as they spend more time together, Brynn and Josh realize that Carson’s Cove might not be as perfect as seen on television . . . especially when they start developing feelings for each other in a plot twist no one has expected. Will they stick to the script, or will real love change the story forever?
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Community Reviews
âPrime Time Romanceâ by Kate Robb is a charming dive into the world of 2000s teen dramas, with a magical twist thatâs both whimsical and nostalgic. The story follows Brynn, a new divorcee who finds herself transported into the idealized world of her favorite teen soap after making a birthday wish.
Robbâs narrative is a delightful blend of romance and fantasy, offering a second chance at love in the most unexpected of ways. The bookâs unique premise is a love letter to fans of the genre, and while it may not reinvent the wheel, it provides a comforting escape with just the right amount of steam and humor.
The characters are relatable and their journey through this alternate reality is filled with moments that are both heartwarming and thought-provoking. âPrime Time Romanceâ is a light-hearted read that will appeal to those looking for a bit of nostalgia and a reminder that sometimes, life can surprise you in the best possible ways
Robbâs narrative is a delightful blend of romance and fantasy, offering a second chance at love in the most unexpected of ways. The bookâs unique premise is a love letter to fans of the genre, and while it may not reinvent the wheel, it provides a comforting escape with just the right amount of steam and humor.
The characters are relatable and their journey through this alternate reality is filled with moments that are both heartwarming and thought-provoking. âPrime Time Romanceâ is a light-hearted read that will appeal to those looking for a bit of nostalgia and a reminder that sometimes, life can surprise you in the best possible ways
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this book!
I read This Spells Love from this author shortly before picking this book up and I think it fails to capture much of the whimsy/believability in the alternate reality department of her first book. Cake teleportation to a teenage rom com world where she takes the place of the main character just feels a little too convoluted to me. The spicy scenes were okay and the two characters were fine but it didnât feel as well-thought out as her previous work.
I did like the pacing of the book as it was pretty easy to get through. I think it was just the overall premise that didnât make me suspend disbelief in the way that is necessary to enjoy something like this.
As a stand-alone I can only give this one a 3/5 but I think she has potential to go down some more interesting alternate realities in the future or go into more realistic romance without much trouble based on her (very nice) writing style and pacing.
I read This Spells Love from this author shortly before picking this book up and I think it fails to capture much of the whimsy/believability in the alternate reality department of her first book. Cake teleportation to a teenage rom com world where she takes the place of the main character just feels a little too convoluted to me. The spicy scenes were okay and the two characters were fine but it didnât feel as well-thought out as her previous work.
I did like the pacing of the book as it was pretty easy to get through. I think it was just the overall premise that didnât make me suspend disbelief in the way that is necessary to enjoy something like this.
As a stand-alone I can only give this one a 3/5 but I think she has potential to go down some more interesting alternate realities in the future or go into more realistic romance without much trouble based on her (very nice) writing style and pacing.
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