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About The Book
The companion novel to Laura Wood’s “excellent, unputdownable adult debut” (Library Journal, starred review) Under Your Spell follows Theo Eliott’s best friend Cynthie Taylor as she’s pulled back into a fake PR relationship with Jack Turner-Jones, the one costar she swore she’d never work with again.
When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There is only one problem…Cynthie’s arrogant and annoyingly handsome costar Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity—have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds.
Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there’s a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship…and this time there’s a documentary crew following their every move.
Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other? And what happens when the roles they’re playing start to feel all too real?
When Cynthie Taylor gets her first real acting job, starring in a small British movie, she is over the moon. There is only one problem…Cynthie’s arrogant and annoyingly handsome costar Jack hates her, and the feeling is definitely mutual. While they may be at war behind the scenes, their on-screen chemistry is palpable, and the studio sees an opportunity—have the two young stars fake a romance that will charm fans and draw crowds.
Thirteen years later, Cynthie and Jack have successfully kept their promise to stay far away from one another, until a surprising offer comes to make a sequel to the cult classic that launched their careers. But there’s a catch: they must also rekindle their pretend relationship…and this time there’s a documentary crew following their every move.
Cynthie and Jack both desperately need this film to work, but can two ex-rivals ever really trust each other? And what happens when the roles they’re playing start to feel all too real?
About The Author
Photograph by Robin Silas Christian
Laura Wood is a bestselling and acclaimed author of children’s and young adult novels. She is also the author of the adult novels Under Your Spell and Let’s Make a Scene. With a PhD in 19th-century literature, Laura lives in Warwickshire, England, with her husband, and their dog, Bea. Visit LauraClareWood.com and follow her on Instagram @LauraCWood and on X @LauraClareWood.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria Books (July 1, 2025)
- Length: 352 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668051986
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Raves and Reviews
"Filled with delicious banter and swoon-worthy moments, this rom-com sparkles. The story centers on Hollywood actress Cynthie Taylor and her dreamy costar Jack Turner-Jones. More than a decade ago, they starred in a hit movie together—then vowed never to see each other again. When they’re asked to film a sequel and ‘fake date’ for PR, they reluctantly oblige. As lines begin to blur, can they ignore their very real feelings?"
– Woman's World
“The novel has a breezy, casual narrative voice, while also tackling some serious issues… Recommended for contemporary romance readers looking for celebrity romance and second-chance romances.”
– Library Journal
"Just delicious...a gorgeous love story with fantastic characters."
– Marian Keyes
"I truly, truly adored Let’s Make a Scene. It brought me so much joy. I embarrassed myself giggling, sighing and crying my way through it, and couldn't put it down. I loved it with my whole heart. It made me laugh so much and swoon so much. Laura Wood is amazing and this book is absolutely glorious."
– Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes
“The most delicious, indulgent, funny, and emotionally charged romcom I have read in a long time—it ranks up there with my favorite ever romances.”
– Cressida McLaughlin, bestselling author of the Cornish Cream Tea series
"I truly, truly adored Let’s Make a Scene. It brought me so much joy. I embarrassed myself giggling, sighing and crying my way through it, and couldn't put it down. I loved it with my whole heart. It made me laugh so much and swoon so much. Laura Wood is amazing and this book is absolutely glorious."
– Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes
“Featuring some of the hottest kiss scenes I’ve ever read and filled with the kind of yearning that will send hopeless romantics swooning, Let’s Make a Scene is laugh-out-loud funny, unapologetically heartfelt, and everything a romcom should be.”
– Catherine Walsh, author of Snowed In and Holiday Romance
"Laura Wood is quite possibly now my favourite romcom author, and Let's Make a Scene is a perfect mix of hilarity and slow burn delicious sex appeal. A swoonworthy setting, a brilliant cast of characters and a potent dose of glamour made it completely impossible to put this book down."
– Rebecca Ryan, author of My (extra)Ordinary Life
"The absolute pinnacle of romcoms; Laura Wood delivers another incredible, sweeping love story. Utterly stunning, hopeful, and bitingly funny. I am starstruck by Cynthie and Jack's romance."
– Lizzie Huxley-Jones, author of Make You Mine This Christmas
Praise for Under Your Spell
"I fell in love with Laura Wood's writing when I read Under Your Spell."—Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Under Your Spell is easily one of my favorite books of 2024. I officially want to live inside Laura's head forever please”—Victoria Lavine, author of Any Trope but You
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