Something to Talk About

By Meryl Wilsner

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?

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Published May 26, 2020

336 pages

Average rating: 6.35

40 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

katsylver
May 07, 2026
4/10 stars
My thoughts contain spoilers so if you're dead set on avoiding them, scroll away. But I'm not hiding this behind a spoiler button because I think at least one review of this book should be out there with the information that people want to know.

I got over 80% through this alleged romance before there was an intentional kiss between the main characters. Until more than halfway into the book, this was just an employer/employee plot. Not even terribly friendly. And the one & only spicy scene isn't worth the wait.

Is the writing good? Sure, I guess. No real complaints there.

But the story? No one needs this story. Easily the most boring romance novel I've ever read & I used to read cishet romance once upon a time.

Save yourself the frustration & skip this one.
kourtreadssometimes
Jan 15, 2026
6/10 stars
a verrrryyyyyy slow burn. it was cute though.
Lotte Brewer
Jun 25, 2024
2/10 stars
Queer distant, will they won’t they yearning, but without any other the required tension or barriers to make it sexy.
Catalina Valderrama
Jul 02, 2023
10/10 stars
Slooooooow burn yet cute. Very soft. I think the very first wlw romance I read, quite lovely.
KaylaDarling
Feb 17, 2023
9/10 stars
This book is cursed. Once you pick it up, you can’t put it down, and if you try to; it’ll fill your mind, haunting your thoughts, sweetly drawing you back until you’re able to open it again lol 😂😂😂 But for real this book was hard to put down, half read it, half listened to the audiobook- both amazing

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