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about the book
Desperate for extra income after her mother’s passing, Adanne accepts a last-minute job as a makeup artist for a movie filming in her small Alabama hometown. She’s working to save her parents’ legacy and help her brother, but the money hardly seems worth having to face the actor who got her fired from her last job in Hollywood.
John Pope has made his share of mistakes over the years. But after turning his life over to God and enduring a messy breakup, he’s ready to start rebuilding his career. Imagine his surprise when the woman called in to cover for his usual makeup artist is a quiet but feisty newcomer on the set–and definitely not a fan.
Sparks of tension–and could that be attraction?–fly between them, but Adanne hates the spotlight, and John’s scheming manager has bigger plans for him than to end up with the humble makeup girl from the small-town South. Can these star-crossed lovers find their way to happiness? Or will the bright lights of Hollywood blind their eyes to what’s right in front of them?
Debut author Jenny Erlingsson’s diverse cast comes alive with faith, romance, and a touch of humor to create a story worthy of the big screen.
publisher: revell
release date: june 18, 2024
review
an uplifting contemporary romance from a debut author!
makeup artist adanne takes a job on a movie set filming in her small alabama town—for the movie star that got her fired from her last job. she may not be john pope's biggest fan, but their time together still sparks an unexpected friendship—and maybe even something more.
of course, they each have their own challenges. recently reformed, john needs to jumpstart his career—and a public relationship may be just the boost it needs. adanne, on the other hand, doesn't have time for the spotlight, overwhelmed with the (costly) familial obligations she shoulders. will they be able to overcome these challenges together, or are their lives too different?
as the drama between and around adanne and john plays out, her part to play offers a lot of great moments. i loved seeing how they got to know each other, surrounded by small-town charm and family interaction. for both characters, faith plays an important role, and i was so encouraged seeing it woven into the character growth throughout the story.
with all these elements together (romance and drama, faith and family), her part to play delivers a great read for fans of contemporary fiction.
(i have to say: if you loved toni shiloh's the love script, you need to check out her part to play. they share plenty of commonalities—he's a reformed celebrity, she works behind the scenes, etc.—but don't worry; the stories take a few different turns to tell distinct stories.)
about the author
Jenny Erlingsson is an author and speaker of Nigerian descent. After 12 years working in junior high and women’s ministry, she moved with her family from Alabama to Iceland. When she’s not running after her four kids or ministering alongside her husband, she can be found writing romantic fiction and creative nonfiction to inspire deep faith in diverse settings, as well as encouraging other writers. Her other writings have been featured on (in)courage, Live Original, Velvet Ashes, and more. And in the margins, you might find her reading five books at a time with a side of Icelandic chocolate.
Connect with Jenny by visiting JennyErlingsson.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.
giveaway
(1) winner will receive a print copy of Her Part to Play and a $25 gift card to Bookshop.org!
Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked below. Giveaway began at midnight July 10, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 17, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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You are a new author for me --I would like to read your book-thanks
ReplyDeletei really loved how closely linked faith & the character growth were in this novel too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Hallie!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like an exceptional novel. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
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