Ambition, fame, and loss test the marriage of a film star and her screenwriter husband.
Ben Livingston is a screenwriter, on the brink of success, when he crosses paths with Tatum Connelly, a struggling actress working at a New York City bar. They eventually fall in love, marry, and start a family. Throughout their marriage, the roles reverse: Tatum’s acting career takes off and her stardom rises, while Ben struggles with his writing. While their marriage goes from bliss to a crossroads, Ben and Tatum wonder where they went wrong and ask themselves if what they have is worth saving.
The chapters alternate from Ben and Tatum’s points-of-view, from when they met to when loss, secrets, and career paths changed between them. After years of drifting apart, can they save their marriage?
I’m happy I finally got the chance to read this book, which has been on my to-be-read pile. The story depicts the ups and downs of a marriage, betrayals, loss, falling in and out of love, and forgiveness. I recommend this one for those who are looking for a good love story.
When I met Allison Winn Scotch, back in February, at a book event, she was so happy to sign her book to me because it’s not often I come across a book with a main character who has my name. “I’ve never met a Tatum before,” she told me. It was a great night. Also, this is my first read by the author and I just reminded myself that I must read her latest novel, Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing.
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About the author: Allison Winn Scotch has published The Department of Lost & Found, Time of My Life, The One That I Want, The Song Remains the Same, The Theory of Opposites, and In Twenty Years. Her novels have been translated into twelve languages. A freelance writer for many years, she has contributed to Brides, Family Circle, Fitness, Glamour, InStyle, Men’s Health, Parents, Redbook, Self, Shape, and Women’s Health. For more information on the author, click here.
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