The Summer Set, Aimee Agresti
The Summer Set, Aimee Agresti
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The Summer Set

Author: Aimee Agresti

Narrator: Tiffany Williams

Unabridged: 10 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/12/2020


Synopsis

“The perfect staycation escape… and exactly the uplifting summer read we all need.” —Entertainment Weekly

The best drama happens offstage in this undeniably charming novel about an idyllic summer theater where hot stars, has-beens and hopefuls chase roles—and each other.

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Charlie Savoy was once Hollywood’s hottest A-lister. Now, ten years later, she’s pushing forty, exiled from the film world and back at the summer Shakespeare theater in the Berkshires that launched her career—and where her old flame, Nick, is the artistic director.

It’s not exactly her first choice. But as parts are cast and rehearsals begin, Charlie is surprised to find herself getting her groove back, bonding with celebrity actors, forging unexpected new friendships and even reigniting her spark with Nick, who still seems to bring out the best in her despite their complicated history.

Until Charlie’s old rival, Hollywood’s current It Girl, is brought on set, threatening to undo everything she’s built. As the drama amps up both on the stage and behind the curtains, Charlie must put on the show of a lifetime to fight for the second chance she deserves in career and in love.

“A page-turner set in the intoxicating theater world, The Summer Set considers the price of fame, the power of second chances and the enduring nature of love. A truly enjoyable read!” —Elyssa Friedland, author of The Floating Feldmans

About Aimee Agresti

Aimee Agresti is an entertainment journalist and former staff writer for Us Weekly. Her work has appeared in People and The Washington Post, among many other publications. Aimee has made countless TV and radio appearances on the likes of Access Hollywood, E!, and MSNBC. The author of the Gilded Wings trilogy for young adults, she graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and lives with her husband and two sons in the Washington, DC, area.


Reviews

Note: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you @goodreads, @aimeeagresti and @harpercollins #goodreadsgiveaway I’ve agonized over this book for months. It’s taunted me night after night on my bedside table: “Hello?! Remember me?! That book you started in July... yeah... it’s N......more

Goodreads review by Jonetta

Ten years ago, Charlie Savoy took Hollywood by storm and was touted as the great new star destined for greatness along with her talented director, Nick Blunt. They made it even spicier by beginning a torrid love affair that flamed out after a year in spectacular fashion, along with their careers. Sh......more

2.5 stars I really liked the premise of this novel but it wasn't all that I hoped for it to be for a story that sounded so promising. I think my overall issue with this novel was the writing style. There were plenty of opportunities to create a beautiful and somewhat magical atmosphere but the small......more

Goodreads review by Kate

I loved the idea of this concept - big Hollywood star caught in bit of a scandal and has to do "community service" at a small theater working with kids interested in pursuing acting. But not just any theater - one where she has a past, secrets, relationships, and DRAMA - not just the theater kind! I......more