While We Were Dating
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An instant New York Times bestseller!
One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!
Two people realize that it s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine...
One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!
Two people realize that it s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine...
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An instant New York Times bestseller!One of TIME Magazine's 100 Must-Reads of 2021!
Two people realize that it s no longer an act when they veer off-script in this sizzling romantic comedy by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.
Ben Stephens has never bothered with serious relationships. He has plenty of casual dates to keep him busy, family drama he s trying to ignore and his advertising job to focus on. When Ben lands a huge ad campaign featuring movie star, Anna Gardiner, however, it s hard to keep it purely professional. Anna is not just gorgeous and sexy, she s also down to earth and considerate, and he can t help flirting a little
Anna Gardiner is on a mission: to make herself a household name, and this ad campaign will be a great distraction while she waits to hear if she s booked her next movie. However, she didn t expect Ben Stephens to be her biggest distraction. She knows mixing business with pleasure never works out, but why not indulge in a harmless flirtation?
But their light-hearted banter takes a turn for the serious when Ben helps Anna in a family emergency, and they reveal truths about themselves to each other, truths they ve barely shared with those closest to them.
When the opportunity comes to turn their real-life fling into something more for the Hollywood spotlight, will Ben be content to play the background role in Anna s life and leave when the cameras stop rolling? Or could he be the leading man she needs to craft their own Hollywood ending?
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OneBen Stephens was running late to work, clutching a cup of coffee, and about to get on the bus when his boss called.
Shit. He'd meant to get to work early this morning because of that pitch they had later for a huge client, but he'd woken up in the bed of last night's date and had to race back home, shower, change, and then get to work. He was honestly proud of himself for only running fifteen minutes late, and now this.
"I hope I caught you before you left home," Lisa said.
He looked from side to side. Was he being watched? Was this a trick question?
"Um, no, I'm on Muni, on the way to the office," he said. Which was true! He was one step onto Muni by the time he said it.
"Okay, well, go back home and get your car," she said. "I know we were supposed to drive down to that pitch together today, but I'm stuck at LAX, along with everyone else who was supposed to be there today; if it was any other client we'd postpone, but if we do it for this, they'll just give the ad campaign to someone else."
Ben was already off the bus and on the way back to his apartment.
"So do you want me to do it alone?" He felt a burst of adrenaline at the thought of it. He was great at client pitches, and he never got to lead them at this ad agency. But this was a much more top-down agency than the ones he'd been at before, and while he'd gotten to work on some fantastic campaigns, he had a lot less autonomy.
"We may not have a choice," Lisa said. "We're scheduled to be on another flight that leaves in an hour, so if traffic is with us, we may not be there too late, but you'll almost certainly have to at least start it on your own. Can you handle it? I just emailed Vanessa and told her to meet you there; she'll bring everything you need. You already have the PowerPoint."
He didn't just have the
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PowerPoint, he'd written almost the entire thing, but they both knew that.
"Sure, I can handle it, no problem. I know the vision for this ad campaign inside out." Which was absolutely true. He'd done the bulk of the work for it, but he'd always known he wouldn't play much of a role at the pitch today. He knew he would be there partly so they could look to him to fill in the blanks they didn't know, and mostly to show the "diversity" of their ad agency.
He could hear the relief in his boss's voice.
"I knew I could count on you, Ben. Even if promptness isn't your strong point, your ability to win over clients is. And I know how hard you worked on this. See you soon, I hope. Text me if you need anything, okay?"
He let himself back into his building and pretended he hadn't heard that crack about his promptness. Especially since it was true.
"Will do."
He changed into his lucky shoes, grabbed his car keys, and headed to his car. This ad campaign was top secret-it was to launch a splashy new phone, and they'd all had to sign the most draconian nondisclosure agreement he'd ever seen in order to even get to work on it. The client had already secured the talent-an actress who they were paying untold amounts of money to do this. His agency had done a bunch of work for them, but then, so had lots of other ad agencies-three of them were pitching today. Which was why he was now on 101 South alone, wishing that he could read through the PowerPoint as he drove.
He wasn't nervous about the actual presentation-his boss was right, he was great at that part. It was the pressure of having this huge pitch on his shoulders that made him want to study.
He called his brother as soon as he hit traffic.
"I need a pep talk," he said when Theo answered the phone.
"You do?" Theo asked. "This is Ben, right? My little brother? The one who always has a supreme amount of confidence in everything he does?"
Ben managed to
"Sure, I can handle it, no problem. I know the vision for this ad campaign inside out." Which was absolutely true. He'd done the bulk of the work for it, but he'd always known he wouldn't play much of a role at the pitch today. He knew he would be there partly so they could look to him to fill in the blanks they didn't know, and mostly to show the "diversity" of their ad agency.
He could hear the relief in his boss's voice.
"I knew I could count on you, Ben. Even if promptness isn't your strong point, your ability to win over clients is. And I know how hard you worked on this. See you soon, I hope. Text me if you need anything, okay?"
He let himself back into his building and pretended he hadn't heard that crack about his promptness. Especially since it was true.
"Will do."
He changed into his lucky shoes, grabbed his car keys, and headed to his car. This ad campaign was top secret-it was to launch a splashy new phone, and they'd all had to sign the most draconian nondisclosure agreement he'd ever seen in order to even get to work on it. The client had already secured the talent-an actress who they were paying untold amounts of money to do this. His agency had done a bunch of work for them, but then, so had lots of other ad agencies-three of them were pitching today. Which was why he was now on 101 South alone, wishing that he could read through the PowerPoint as he drove.
He wasn't nervous about the actual presentation-his boss was right, he was great at that part. It was the pressure of having this huge pitch on his shoulders that made him want to study.
He called his brother as soon as he hit traffic.
"I need a pep talk," he said when Theo answered the phone.
"You do?" Theo asked. "This is Ben, right? My little brother? The one who always has a supreme amount of confidence in everything he does?"
Ben managed to
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Autoren-Porträt von Jasmine Guillory
Jasmine Guillory is the New York Times bestselling author of six romance novels, including The Wedding Date, The Proposal, and the upcoming While We Were Dating. Her work has appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time. She lives in Oakland, California.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jasmine Guillory
- 2021, 384 Seiten, Maße: 13,4 x 20,5 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 0593100859
- ISBN-13: 9780593100851
- Erscheinungsdatum: 02.07.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Jasmine Guillory is the undisputed queen of the modern-day romance, and this novel in which a budding movie star and the ad guy tasked with making her famous fall hard for one another before encountering life s many complications is yet another jewel in her crown. Vogue"This romance will sizzle off the page, and leave you excited for whatever Guillory writes next." Real Simple
"Jasmine Guillory has long since established her reign as the romance queen, and yet with each new release she reestablishes her dominance. While We Were Dating is as good as you've come to expect from the author stuffed with glamour and wit, the story follows an advertising professional who falls for a Hollywood actress when she stars in his latest campaign. It's juicy yet meaningful, like every Guillory classic." Elle
"Romance author Jasmine Guillory spins another dazzling love story." TIME
"The novel introduces thoughtful commentary on mental health, racism and body image issues in Hollywood, while still tying together all the components readers want from a dreamy celebrity romance." USA Today
"An Instagram-flavored remix of Notting Hill. Glamorous and sexy? Sounds like the perfect beach read." Harper's Bazaar
Love yourself and pick up this witty, glitzy novel. Vulture
"A delectable tale." GoodMorningAmerica.com
"The best-selling romance novelist does it again, this time with a delicious tale of an advertising executive and the movie star he casts in his new campaign." Entertainment Weekly
"A ridiculously fun narrative that is grounded in reality while offering a much-needed escape from it...A cheery romance that's not afraid to dip into the hard stuff...A book that honors its readers by taking its genre seriously all the while providing humor and scenes of charm and delight." TIME
Guillory has turned many a romance-novel skeptic into a true believer, and her newest release will garner even more converts . . . [a] charming, sexy love story. Elle
"Three
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things in life are certain: Death, taxes and Guillory will always deliver a satisfying rom-com." E! News
"Steamy and swoon-worthy." PopSugar
"Steamy and swoon-worthy." PopSugar
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