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A Novel
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Michael Crouch
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Chad Beguelin
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"Showmance is ready for the big time....Beguelin crafts a story you never want to end.”—Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants
A down-on-his-luck Broadway playwright is marooned in rural Illinois in this sharply funny queer rom-com
Noah Adams’s career as a playwright is circling the drain, thanks to a scorching review of his first Broadway musical. So when a family emergency sends him back to his Podunk hometown of Plainview, Illinois, he figures he’ll hide out for a bit. But to Noah’s horror, his agent has secretly arranged for him to stage an amateur version of the career-ruining musical at the local community theater.
As if trying to work with a bunch of artless amateurs wasn’t enough, Noah runs into Luke, the jerk from his high school years, everywhere he goes. Luke somehow grew up to be beloved by everyone in town…and undeniably gorgeous. As rehearsals begin, Noah is surprised by his cast’s insights, the warmth of the town he’d dismissed, and the reality of what happened with Luke all those years ago. Just how much has Noah misjudged?
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Critic reviews
“Showmance is the most fun you’ll have off-off-off Broadway! The zingers fly, the romance sizzles, and the dialogue sparkles like the best Dom Perignon. A novel so charming it somehow bursts into song. What more could you want? Patti Lupone? She’s in here too!” —Andrew Sean Greer, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Less and Less Is Lost
“No out of town tryouts needed here -- Showmance is ready for the big time. Stage of Fools, the show within the novel, might open and close in one night, but Beguelin crafts a story you never want to end. Showmance sings.” —Steven Rowley, New York Times bestselling author of The Celebrants
“Peppered with witty one-liners and many musical theater references, this charming, zippy romance hits all the right notes.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
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Accidental binge listen
- By DCScience on 03-26-25
By: Katy Summers
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Always a Bridesmaid
- By: Erin Clark, Laura Lovely
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden, Krystal Hammond
- Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins
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Meet Randi Burnett—she’s brilliant, she’s beautiful, and she works for the bride. Missing groom? Intoxicated in-laws? Crying ring-bearer? You name it, she wrangles it. Too bad her personal life isn’t thriving like her side gig as a bridesmaid for hire. Recently dumped, Randi throws herself into her biggest challenge yet when she’s hired as a maid of honor and pretend best friend for an ice queen bride. There’s just one problem—the best man is infuriating, overprotective, and anti-marriage.
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Cutesy lil rom com
- By Kindle Customer on 02-13-25
By: Erin Clark, and others
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Den of Vipers
- By: K.A. Knight
- Narrated by: Cornell Collins, Hollie Jackson
- Length: 19 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Ryder, Garrett, Kenzo, and Diesel - The Vipers. Their deals are as sordid as their business, and their reputation is enough to bring a grown man to his knees, forcing him to beg for mercy. They are not people you mess with, yet my dad did. The old man ran up a debt with them and then sold me to cover his losses. Yes, sold me. They own me now. I’m theirs in every sense of the word. But I’ve never been meek and compliant.
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Shrek
- By Shemika Holmes on 02-25-21
By: K.A. Knight
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Coming this holiday season from the beloved author of The Geek Who Saved Christmas. A yummy buffet of fan-favorite tropes: older brother's best friend, military, fish out of water, coworkers, found family, first times, and of course, a big serving of grumpy/sunshine. All wrapped up in a big, fluffy HEA for a holiday romance you'll want under your tree!
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Adam is not having a good day. First, he finds out his very long-time boyfriend has been having an affair. Then, his dramatic exit becomes a little too dramatic when he ends up dead. To top it off, he finds out that the afterlife isn't at all what he expected (he has no desire to learn to play the harp, thank you very much). Fortunately for him, some afterlife bureaucratic screw-up ends him up with the most smoking-hot demon he's ever seen, and he decides he's keeping him. Maybe the afterlife won't be so bad after all.
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I never thought I’d find love. I spent all of high school watching others pair up, my little gay heart slowly withering in despair… until the fateful summer night that I met Tim. His meaty muscles and smoldering silver eyes already haunt my dreams. And I know for a fact that he’s lonely like me. I’ve been taking care of Tim ever since he got into an accident that was technically my fault, but the healing he needs goes so much deeper than that. I need him too. With any luck, I’ll end senior year with the man of my dreams at my side.
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You Broke My Heart… 💔💔💔‼️
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Loved it!
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The Boyfriend Subscription
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After losing his marriage and his beloved retail plant business, Teddy Hughes is ready to drown his sorrows—or would be, if he could afford another beer in his favorite dive bar. He has no choice but to uproot his dreams and leave New York for good. And then a gorgeous stranger walks in with cheekbones that could cut glass and a confidence that leaves Teddy panting.
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Beautiful !
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- Rip C.
- 11-08-24
My heart beats for this.
This novel is a love letter to theatre. But also to the process that transcends the art. The characters bubble to the top like the champagne of life. You end up loving them for everything they go through. Please read it will be rewarding.
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- L. Michael Gipson
- 12-15-24
Witty and Heartwarming
I wanted something more humorous than romantic, but I was lucky enough here to get both. Enjoy this sweet and witty tale tailor made for the musical enthusiast.
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- Betsy Anne Barker
- 10-29-24
Laughed out loud
Showmance was the perfect distraction from this crazy world in which we live! The story is fun and the characters are truly endearing. With Michael Crouch’s extraordinary narrative talent this book came alive. Such a pleasure to listen to!
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- Aimee L Drolet
- 10-03-24
Hilarious dialogue
EVERYTHING about this book and Audible narration was pure joy and a fun ride!! I sure hope the author has another book in the works 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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- Kevin LS
- 01-30-25
1,000% Yes!
This checked all the boxes for me: cute rom-com set in a quirky town with a musical! Add in the fantastic Michael Crouch as narrator and you have an incredibly enjoyable experience. My one constructive feedback would be that the protagonist bordered on being unlikeable sometimes (I like for the hero to have more positive behaviors than negative). Just know he's a flawed hero that has a bit of a journey ahead of him, but it's such a rewarding ride! Don't miss out, get this audiobook now! Would love a sequel to his story.
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- tara flanagan
- 11-06-24
If you’re a Broadway fan you’ll most likely enjoy
It’s fine for a long drive and I liked the theater references, only because I knew most of them. I wanted a little more heft though.
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