An uplifting tale of backstage love and drama
When Sophie Wilde is knocked off her bicycle by Producer Alex Brooke, she becomes entangled in his world of Royal Gala's, Divas and dogs. She doesn't mean to fall in love with him; her life is complicated enough with her alcoholic, boomerang ex, her chaotic family and busy life in the wardrobe departments of London’s West End Theatre. But Sophie is a serial daydreamer and makes lists to put off doing what needs to be done. When the singing Diva from hell, Callandra Jewell, throws a mega tantrum on tour, all the lists in the world cannot control the powerful mesh of emotions generated in the ensuing confusion.
REVIEWS: Divas, Dogs and Dreamers
'I loved this story. Anita Belli writes beautifully and would appeal to fans of Katie Fforde and Lynne Selby. Highly recommended.'
'This is a romantic comedy with all the ingredients of a great summer read. Belli's background in theatre comes across in the writing so that you are transported to this world. Her characters are memorable and believable, even those with minor roles such as her mum, 'She bustled into Sophie's flat wearing a well-worn T-shirt which read 'There is no planet B,' leggings and trainers, and a large checked raincoat flapped open as a concession to the weather.''
'Alex Brooke reminded me of a modern-day Mr. Darcy as he comes across as austere hiding his sensitivity. Sophie is warm, insightful, courageous, and accident-prone. The reader wants everything to work out between this couple despite the mishaps and misunderstandings.'
'This is a romantic comedy with all the ingredients of a great summer read. Belli's background in theatre comes across in the writing so that you are transported to this world. Her characters are memorable and believable, even those with minor roles such as her mum, 'She bustled into Sophie's flat wearing a well-worn T-shirt which read 'There is no planet B,' leggings and trainers, and a large checked raincoat flapped open as a concession to the weather.''
'Alex Brooke reminded me of a modern-day Mr. Darcy as he comes across as austere hiding his sensitivity. Sophie is warm, insightful, courageous, and accident-prone. The reader wants everything to work out between this couple despite the mishaps and misunderstandings.'