Her Part to Play

Jenny Erlingsson’s debut romance follows Adanne Stewart, a makeup artist trying to keep her family’s legacy alive in Hope Springs, Alabama. After a last-minute job brings her onto the set of a Hollywood film shooting in her hometown, she’s forced to work with John Pope, the actor who got her fired years ago. He’s dealing with a messy past of his own, and neither of them expects the awkward reunion to stir up old hurt and new feelings. Set in small-town Alabama, this clean contemporary romance blends faith, family, and second chances. Readers who enjoy workplace tension, a Hollywood-meets-the-South setting, and characters working through grief and pride will find plenty to like.