Here for the Drama

by Kate Bromley

Overview

It wouldn’t be the theater without a few theatrics…

Becoming a famous playwright is all Winnie ever dreamed about. For now, though, she'll have to settle for assisting the celebrated, sharp-witted feminist playwright Juliette Brassard. When an experimental theater company in London, England, decides to stage Juliette's most renowned play, The Lights of Trafalgar, Winnie and Juliette pack their bags and hop across the pond.

But the trip goes sideways faster than you can say "tea and crumpets." Juliette stubbornly butts heads with the play's director and Winnie is left stage-managing their relationship. Meanwhile, Winnie's own work seems to have stalled, and though Juliette keeps promising to read it, she always has some vague reason why she can't. Then, Juliette's nephew, Liam, enters stage left. He's handsome, he's smart, he is devastatingly British…and his family ties to Juliette pose a serious problem, forcing Winnie to keep their burgeoning relationship on the down-low. What could go wrong?

Balancing a production seemingly headed for disaster, a secret romance and the sweetest, most rambunctious rescue dog, will Winnie save the play, make her own dreams come true and find love along the way—or will the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune get the best of her?

Don't miss Kate Bromley's next delightful rom-com, Ciao for Now—coming June 2023!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781525811449
Publisher:	Graydon House Books
Publication date:	06/21/2022
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	262,492
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

KATE BROMLEY writes romantic comedies and contemporary romance. She lives in New York City with her husband, son, and her somewhat excessive collection of romance novels. (It’s not hoarding if it’s books, right?) She was a preschool teacher for several years and now focuses full-time on combining her two great passions—writing swoon-worthy love stories and making people laugh. She is also the author of Talk Bookish to Me and Here for the Drama.

Editorial Reviews

04/04/2022

There’s drama both on and off the stage in this cute rom-com from Bromley (Talk Bookish to Me). Playwright’s assistant Winnie allows her powerful boss and surrogate mother figure, Juliette, to drag her along on a trip to London, but she tries to draw a line at Juliette’s request that she go on a series of internet dates to inspire Juliette’s next play. Winnie wants to focus on her own career as a playwright, not romance. Then she meets Juliette’s dashing nephew, Liam, who offers to help by feeding her tales of his own romantic misadventures to bring back to his aunt. There’s a spark there, but the ever-demanding Juliette makes it clear that she would frown on a relationship between Winnie and Liam, and also bans discussion of her own troubled relationship with Liam’s mother, Isabelle. Still, hopeless romantic Winnie is determined to set the stage for a happy ending for all around her—with unexpected results. Bromley brings out realistic family dynamics with an effective blend of sensitivity and humor. Unassuming Winnie’s insecurity about her future as a writer makes it especially easy to feel for her. Plays, plotting, and puppy love amount to a sweet production especially suited for theatre lovers. Agent: Kevan Lyon, Marsal Lyon Literary. (June)

Publishers Weekly

"In Here for the Drama, Bromley's signature humor and witty banter stand out in this theater-themed, drama-filled, romantic coming of age story. Hands down a standing ovation from me!" -Suzanne Park, author of Loathe at First Sight and So We Meet Again


"Bromley’s snappy dialogue and sassy banter never let up in this funny, charming, sexy and all-round fabulous rom-com. I can’t think of a couple I have recently enjoyed as much as Winnie and Liam. Their interactions and dialogue are exquisite. Not to be too dramatic - I LOVED it. -Pernille Hughes, author of Ten Years

"Here for the Drama drew me in instantly with its snarky wit and refreshingly sweet and nerdy hero. This tale of love, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams mixes sizzling chemistry with heaps of A+ banter into a read that is sure to charm readers!"—Anna E. Collins, author of Love At First Spite

"HERE FOR THE DRAMA by Kate Bromley is equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Taking us on a journey across the pond, Bromley has crafted a sharp, witty cast of characters you can't help but fall for. With a relatable heroine and a dreamy love interest, this romance is a true ode to finding your voice, following your dreams, and writing your own happy ending."—Amy Lea, author of Set On You


"Bromley's Here for the Drama is an absolute delight. Deftly wielding quick witted humor while plucking tender heartstrings, Bromley pens a romp through London that captivates. It's impossible not to root for Winnie, who strives to achieve her playwriting dreams when true love appears and complicates everything. Full of laughs and tears, this is a must read!" —Jenn McKinlay, NYT bestselling author of Wait for It

"I could feel the smile on my face stretch wider and wider the longer I read Here For the Drama. Delightful, romantic, and just plain fun — I absolutely loved this romance." -Elizabeth Everett, Author of A Perfect Equation and A Lady's Formula for Love


“There’s drama both on and off the stage in this cute rom-com from Bromley... Plays, plotting, and puppy love amount to a sweet production especially suited for theatre lovers.”—Publishers Weekly


“Bromley follows Talk Bookish to Me with another delightful rom-com, a jaunt around London involving dates with strangers and an unconventional theater production sweetened by tail-wagging Ollie, who has a way of bringing folks together. Bromley's joyful romance is sure to please.”—Booklist


“Bromley has written a wonderfully engaging novel with snappy narration from Winnie, and she deftly balances moments of humor with depth by providing her characters with deep backstories and complicated emotions… An entertaining, romantic story of a woman's personal and professional coming-of-age.”—Kirkus

From the Publisher

2022-04-27
A young New York playwright works to take the next steps toward fulfillment.

Winnie has spent five years working as a personal assistant to Juliette Brassard, an accomplished playwright suffering from writer’s block, hoping to stay close to the theater world after graduate school. Now Juliette is going to London, where one of her plays is being restaged, and though Winnie is reluctant to go—she'd hoped to get some work done on her own play while Juliette is away—Juliette persuades her and also promises to finally give her feedback on her script. During their three weeks abroad, Winnie begins a secret whirlwind romance with Liam, Juliette’s nephew, while Juliette is trying to persuade her to join a dating app to provide material about the dating scene in London that Juliette hopes might help her get over her block. Over the course of their trip, Winnie and Juliette’s friendship and working relationship are challenged as Winnie begins to reclaim some of the confidence she lost during a disastrous grad school performance and strives to complete her play, while Juliette is forced to confront ghosts of her younger years, including her estranged sister. Bromley has written a wonderfully engaging novel with snappy narration from Winnie, and she deftly balances moments of humor with depth by providing her characters with deep backstories and complicated emotions. Though Winnie’s chipper perspective feels a bit over-the-top at first, this eases as the book settles in, and the narrative displays a wonderful sense of patience. By allowing characters their moments of awkwardness and anger rather than rushing toward easy resolutions, Bromley ensures that the ending feels completely satisfying when it arrives.

An entertaining, romantic story of a woman's personal and professional coming-of-age.

Kirkus Reviews

12/01/2022

Winnie's life is all about the drama. Assistant to renowned playwright Juliette and a budding playwright herself, she has turned her love for the theater into a career. Reluctantly agreeing to accompany her boss to London for a three-week trip for a pop-up production of Juliette's best-known work, Winnie finds herself falling for her boss's handsome nephew Liam. Despite his aunt's explicit instructions not to get involved, the instant connection between Winnie and Liam cannot be denied. Can the two keep their secret relationship from Juliette? Natalie Naudus returns to narrate Bromley's second contemporary romance audiobook (following Talk Bookish to Me). Showcasing her talents, Naudus provides the listener with an entertaining experience. She clearly performs each of the characters, capturing their personalities and subsequently pulling the listener into Winnie and Liam's love story. Naudus's ability to use a variety of accents and voices, especially when coupled with her expressive delivery, further entices and adds to the enjoyment of the story. VERDICT Naudus's performance makes a charming story even more enjoyable. A must for collections where contemporary romance audiobooks are popular.—Amanda L. S. Murphy

Library Journal - Audio