Stars Collide (Backstage Pass Book #1): A Novel
Janice Thompson
Language: English
Pages: 336
ISBN: B004DNWG34
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
Her future's so bright, she's gotta wear shades
Kat Jennings and Scott Murphy don't just play two people who are secretly in love on a television sitcom--they are actually head over heels for each other in real life. When the lines between reality and TV land blur, they hope they can keep their relationship under wraps. But when Kat's grandmother, an eccentric star from Hollywood's golden age, mistakes their on-screen wedding proposal for the real deal, things begin to spiral out of control. Will their secret be front-page news in the tabloids? And can their budding romance survive the onslaught of paparazzi, wedding preparations, and misinformed family members?
From the soundstage to a Beverly Hills mansion to the gleaming Pacific Ocean, Stars Collide takes you on a roller-coaster tour of Hollywood, packing both comedic punch and tender emotion. If you want more of Bella, DJ, Brock Benson, and other favorite characters from Janice Thompson, you'll love the Backstage Pass series.
"Stars Collide is a fun-filled romp into Tinseltown with all its quirks and characters. I hope you enjoy this romantic getaway as much as I did."--Kristin Billerbeck, bestselling author of Perfectly Dateless and What a Girl Wants
"A sweet, funny, fun look at Hollywood behind the scenes, from a talented author. Janice Thompson knows her characters inside and out."--Lisa Wingate, bestselling author of Larkspur Cove and Beyond Summer
Janice Thompson is a seasoned romance author and screenwriter. An expert at pulling the humor from the situations we get ourselves into, Thompson affords an inside look at TV land, drawing on her experiences as a screenwriter. She is the author of the Weddings by Bella series and lives in Texas.
relief passed over Scott’s face, but he came back with just the right response. “Lenora, I’m thrilled, of course. But I must admit I’m a tad bit disappointed. Here I was, all set up to believe I was going to get to spend the morning on a date with the great Lenora Worth.” “Oh, I’ll be here all right.” She batted her fake eyelashes. “Wouldn’t miss this for the world.” “Mm-hmm.” I groaned but decided to play along. If it meant spending the morning with Scott, why would I fight it? “Looks like
he’s right. She didn’t even realize we were in a regular doctor’s office. She thought he was a plastic surgeon.” “Funny.” “I don’t know. It’s getting to the point where none of this is funny anymore. I’m having trouble making light of it, though that’s certainly a better option than getting depressed.” Scott pulled me close and placed a tender kiss on my forehead. “It’s going to be okay, Kat,” he whispered. “You don’t have to walk through this by yourself. I’m here.” “Thank you.” I smiled at
parents are in any way like the Beverly Hillbillies?” “Scott?” Her brow wrinkled. “Who’s Scott?” I counted to three once again and whispered, “Jack. Did you tell him that Jack’s parents are the Clampetts?” She pressed a hand to her chest, a shocked look registering. “For heaven’s sake. Jack’s last name is Clampett? I could have sworn his parents were named Murphy or something like that.” She chortled. “There I go, getting all mixed up again. I’ll tell you what, KK. When you’re my age,
“Yep. Remember all of those pictures my mom took of us that last night at your house? Standing in front of the cement pond?” “Sure.” “Apparently a couple of those photos look really great on a white T-shirt. Who knew? We’re quite the rage in Alma, you and me.” “Well, of course we are. Big fish in a small pond and all that.” “Big fish in Mud Creek is more like it. But anyway, all proceeds from the T-shirts will go to the orphanage in Ensenada. And I promised to match the proceeds dollar for
Worth.” “You two were meant to be,” I whispered. “Oh, this is the perfect ending.” “No, it’s just the beginning.” Rex kissed Grandma on the forehead. “Remember what I told you before, Kat. What some would call the end of the story is really just the beginning of the adventure.” “Amen to that,” Scott said, slipping in beside me. He looked back and forth between my grandparents. The joy in his voice resonated as he said, “I never saw two people better suited.” “Yes, some couples are made to be