Carey Duncan has spent a decade working for Melissa and Rusty Tripp, the dysfunctional husband-and-wife duo behind a massive home remodeling empire. As the couple prepares for a high-stakes book tour and a new television show, their marriage is privately disintegrating into constant hostility. To prevent a public relations disaster, Carey is paired with James Grady, the Tripps’ newest engineering assistant. The two must travel together to act as professional handlers, suppressing the couple’s public outbursts while managing the logistical chaos of a multi-city promotional tour.
Readers who enjoy workplace romances and the forced proximity trope will find a realistic look at the stressful reality behind influencer culture. The story appeals to those interested in the contrast between curated public personas and private character flaws. Readers walk away with a narrative about breaking free from professional exploitation and the value of setting personal boundaries. It serves as a study of how shared high-pressure environments can foster genuine intimacy between people who are forced to cooperate toward a common, difficult goal.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
