Magnolia May

About this book

Maggie Calhoun has a singular mission: secure a spot in her favorite author’s prestigious writing workshop. Her strategy involves landing a role as a dance extra in the film adaptation of his novel, but her plans hit a major snag when she is tasked with teaching the leading man how to two-step. Holden Shaw is a Hollywood star with two left feet and an ego to match, and Maggie has zero patience for his self-absorbed antics. As the two clash on the dance floor, what starts as a professional obligation quickly turns into a fiery, forced-proximity enemies-to-lovers dynamic. While Maggie finds Holden’s arrogance infuriating, she soon discovers the vulnerable man hidden beneath the celebrity veneer. For Holden, the sharp-tongued local becomes an unexpected sanctuary from the pressures of his life back home. However, their growing connection is anchored to a ticking clock; as filming nears its final cut, the reality of their diverging worlds looms large. Like the fleeting blossoms of a magnolia tree, their romance is as beautiful as it is temporary. Maggie and Holden must eventually confront the painful truth that while falling in love is easy, letting go when the cameras stop rolling might be impossible.