Chandler Cohen is a professional ghostwriter who attends a convention and has a disappointing one-night stand with a man she later discovers is her newest client. Finn Walsh, a former cult-favorite child actor, needs help writing his memoir to revitalize his career. When Chandler reveals that their physical encounter was lackluster, Finn hires her for a different kind of collaboration: private lessons to improve his performance in the bedroom. As they travel for his book tour, they balance writing sessions with awkward, vulnerable tutorials on intimacy.
This novel serves readers who enjoy the "teaching" trope within contemporary romance and appreciate frank discussions about sexual satisfaction and communication. It appeals to those looking for a story that deconstructs the fantasy of effortless chemistry, focusing instead on how partners build a connection through honesty and practice. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how personal growth and professional ambition intersect, alongside a portrayal of how neuroticism and past fame shape adult relationships.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
