by Julie Olivia
Sept 8, 2026
Genre: Fake Dating, Romance, Small Town & Rural Fiction
A grumpy rock star and a joyful children’s show creator revive television magic in this standalone, cozy small-town romance.
Griffin Harvey lives his life in the spotlight. Reluctantly. The brooding famous singer-songwriter is on the cusp of composing his sophomore album . . . if only he could find the notes. But after gaining custody of his two-year-old daughter, the only music he’s writing is about shapes and counting to ten.
Enter Beverly, who lives her life in the background producing children’s television and laughter. Except joy is hard to find when her nonprofit loses funding. She sinks all of her savings to revive the children’s show by herself, but when her variety show appearance collides with Griffin’s, their banter and chemistry is caught on live television.
Suddenly, Griffin is singing a new tune. He needs a muse, and Beverly needs all the help she can get. With his secret daughter in tow, they hide out in her cozy mountain hometown, attempting to script, compose, and revive television magic. Their dynamic shouldn’t work. He’s all harsh tattoos and rough hands while she’s bright colors and gentle touches. Once their three months of work are done, they’ll return to their separate worlds. But what happens when it seems the true magic might be found in each other?
This was my kind of book- romance, funny, poignant, and just a great read you want to continue and get more information on the lives of the characters before and after the "epilogue".
This was a first time read for this author, I did not want to find a stopping place so I could put the book down, and now what do I do- I want to read more of her books. Ms. Olivia has a way with words, and without words in dealing with each character. They came alive and you felt their feelings- happy and sad- inside your heart also.
I give this book 5 Baaarts, and a big Baaah.
Grandma V.
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Julie Olivia writes cozy love stories filled with humor, spice, and close friend groups that feel like a warm hug. She is a roller coaster fan, avid romance reader, and rainy day enthusiast.
Julie lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their very opinionated pets.
