A spunky chorus girl. A hotshot movie star. An unforgettable stage kiss.Beth Bennet can’t keep her mind off of Will Darcy—but only because he’s infuriatingly arrogant just like every other Hollywood type she’s known. It’s definitely not because he’s drop-dead gorgeous. If she didn’t need this job so badly, their choreography would be more like stage combat—toe-curling kiss notwithstanding. And … combat—toe-curling kiss notwithstanding. And since she swore to loathe him for all eternity, falling for him would be an extreme inconvenience.
Will Darcy is only doing this musical as a favor to a friend, and he certainly could do without the distraction from the sassy and spirited Beth Bennet—even if she invades his daydreams like an over-zealous photo bomber.
As sparks fly, riotous drama ensues when they can no longer fight the attraction on and off stage. But when the curtain falls and the lights dim, is their on-stage romance more than just a fantastic performance?
Love and Loathing is a clean romantic comedy and a standalone in the Backstage Romance Book Series.
If you like enemies to lovers chemistry, witty banter, and giggle-inducing humor, you’ll love Gigi Blume’s hilarious retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Buy Love and Loathing today and enjoy the show.
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This was a funny read. I loved the interactions between the h & H. Thier dialogue was pretty hilarious. I really liked the h’s sarcastic and witty humor. It had good secondary characters that helped move the story along. I thought the spin on the pride and prejudice story was original and creative. There were similar themes or characters but she also made the story uniquely her own. There were no bedroom scenes or fade out sensuality which I aprreciate. For full disclosure: It did have plenty of drinking and some innuendoes. There was one minor character that was gay. It’s mentioned but not a plot point. Love the cover!
Long book, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT! Stick with it because this writer hits it out of the park! Lots of great characters introduced in the first half and many of the scenes were LOL funny! Gigi has such a great writing style that is very relate-able. As a theater person myself, I was totally tracking with all the innuendos and musical knowledge – BONUS! I love the way this author took her time with the details in how Beth and Will feel and respond physically – OMG, especially when they finally connect! I could see every nuance created – every touch, every look. It was bliss. I wish that Beth and Will had some sort of hook-up/kiss/romantic moment in the first half of the book, but once I hit the middle, I couldn’t put it down! And then there is that magical moment – my absolute favorite scene (probably in any romance I’ve ever read) that gave me all the feels and made me swoon when Beth and Will were across the stage from each other mouthing the words to the song on opening night. I had to reread that scene several times. Writing BRILLIANCE! GAH!!! I am not a Pride & Prejudice junkie like a lot of folks, but I loved this modern version. HIGHLY recommend. Look out world, a romance-author-star is born! BRAVO!
I don’t know if I have the words to show my appreciation of this story. It’s very witty and I loved how names and places from Pride and Prejudice were incorporated into this modern story. Truly entertaining.
I like this story It is well written and quite and engaging read with challenges in their relationship and detail provided to wet the reader interest.
It is great! a fantastic modern adaptation
I loved this one, really loved it. I’ve read a ton of Jane Austen adaptations, particularly Pride and Prejudice, and this one is my favorite so far. It spoke directly to my theater nerd heart.
I really enjoyed the characters and how there were so many conversations that mirrored the originals almost exactly, just in modern words, and modern settings, and about choreography of all things! Speaking of choreography, COLIN! He is a perfect Collins. He is just ridiculous and over the top and absurd, and perfect.
The further I got into the book, the more I enjoyed it. I like that the author took her time with the story and gave the needed time for real feelings to develop. The events of Pride and Prejudice did not transpire over a weekend, it was nearly a year! That is one of the things I most liked about it, and while this book is not a year, it is the running time of producing a play which is anywhere from 8 to 12 weeks, plus the additional time for Christmas and New Year… the point is, much like the original, the relationship and feelings took TIME, something missing from most romance novels, and something I really appreciate.
Loved it!
Absolutely Awesome Read, well written, great characters, Awesome story line, easy read to hold you on their journey, this genre might not be for everyone but it’s a really wonderful story can’t wait for more from this Author.
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I really enjoyed the authors modern take on Pride and Prejudice. Beth’s unique personality quirk, the pink suit and a pink grand piano!
This was a really good read and a super start to the series it was really well written and is a great modern take on a classic. I liked both Elizabeth and Will they were really good characters. A good fun read I enjoyed it
Gigi Blume is a new-to-me author and I loved her book. The back and forth between Will and Elizabeth had me switching between laughing, shaking my head and wanting to yell at one or the other of them. I was late leaving one day because I did not want to stop reading. I will give you advance warning to read the chapter titles.
I received an advance copy of this book. The opinions given are my own.
Awesome! A really CUTE book! It’s clean except for a couple mild swear words.
I liked the clean snarkiness of Beth and that Will wasn’t a bad as he seemed at first. Yay!
I liked the way it went from Beth’s point of view in the first person to Matt’s point of view with an element of the unknown until… The letter.
Really, the book was so well written. Everyone introduced was a key part and made it all well rounded.
Witty and intelligent writing style – reminds me of Sheralyn Pratt
A very contemporary retelling of Pride and Prejudice morphed into musical theatre – intriguing! A fun concept.
I’m not a true fan of musical theatre so I got a little lost a few times but the plot was fun.
Clean, cute, and funny romcom with great unique characters.
This was a nice read but I wasn’t really wowed by it. There were just too many parts that were slow.
Beth is less than impressed with the hotshot movie star in the same show as she. He may be gorgeous and famous, but his attitude stinks and she’s not afraid to let him know she’s unimpressed either. So what comes of it? Some fun, sweet times, witty dialogue, and of course, the modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice.
I have to admit first that even as an English major, I never read Pride and Prejudice, so I perhaps don’t appreciate this story as much as P&P lovers. But I can still appreciate Love and Loathing on its own as a fun, witty story with fabulous characters.