An upbeat production exec is tasked with reining in the cynical director who was her forbidden college heartbreak in this sparkling, sexy contemporary romance! 'I really enjoyed the quick pace of this book, from the first chapter we were introduced to the main characters and their romance was already sparking.' Reader review Take two: Grumpy. Sunshine. Action! Perfect for fans of: 💖 Second chance 👔 Workplace romance ? Grumpy/sunshine – The best love stories happen off-screen… It’s a perfect beginning: upbeat screenwriting student is mentored by genius-but-grumpy indie filmmaker, they argue over movies and share one secret kiss. But then – right after savagely critiquing her screenplay – Xavier Duval skips town and completely ghosts Sutton Spencer. Fast-forward ten years, Sutton is now a movie exec overseeing Xavier’s new sci-fi blockbuster, which has gone way over budget. This time, she’s in charge. And Xavier? He’s as talented, gruff and hot as she remembers – and still convinced there are no happy-ever-afters in real life. Seeing the way Sutton combines sweetness with nerves of steel to get his production back on track, Xavier almost wishes he believed in romance. Instead, they agree to an on-set fling, one that will fade to black when shooting stops. On paper, it’s that simple. But life, and love, has a way of going wildly off script… – Wondering what to read next? You'll love… Fake Flame by Adele Buck Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day Love in Translation by Joss Wood