I had a lot of fun reading Limelight by Gunn Brooke. Not only did I enjoy the slow burn romance in this book, but I had a really good time looking up and listening to the music mentioned in the story.
The music and the characters are what make this tale special. Liberty (Libby) Bell and Palmer Elliston meet when Libby is picked as a wild card contestant in a vocal talent show that will be on national television. Palmer is the coach who will be helping her during the week, and then judging her with a couple of other music judges on the show. Both women have bruised hearts from things in their pasts which probably helps to draw them together as they work to help Libby and the other contestants on her team find success. Unfortunately, they have to hide their attraction or they could both be kicked off the show.
The premise of the novel is entertaining. I found myself stopping every time a song was mentioned and looking it up on YouTube so I could listen to it. Even when I knew the song well, I still listened to it. This actually added to my enjoyment of the book.
(It didn’t hurt that I loved most of the songs)
The obstacles Libby and Palmer had to experience to be together, only adds to the charm of the narrative.
The only thing I wish could be added to this book would be a list of all the songs mentioned in the story. I’m already planning to make a new music playlist for myself, and this would make that easy.
You need to read this novel, especially if you love romance and music mixed together.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for allowing me to read and review this novel.
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