Billy and Me

April 1, 2016

Sophie May is content to work in the village tea shop; her only dream is to perhaps own it one day. Living in her childhood home with her mother, she harbors a deep sadness that involves her father. Into her quiet life comes Billy Bunkin, a former teen heartthrob seeking legitimacy in his role as Mr. Darcy in a new version of Pride and Prejudice being filmed in the village. Unfamiliar with this celebrity, Sophie insults him on their first meeting, but her honesty and warmth steal his heart. Taking a chance on romance, she follows Billy back to his life in London. But the life of a "WAG," the wife and/or girlfriend of a star, is more difficult than she ever expected. Sophie's insecurities are magnified in this new world of beautiful actresses, late-night parties, and a manipulative manager. Can the gorgeous actor and the small-town girl with flour on her face find happiness? VERDICT For readers who have dreamed of being swept off their feet by a famous movie star, this sweet and heartfelt debut novel (by a woman who is married to a rock musician) is the perfect confection.--Catherine Coyne, Mansfield P.L., MA

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