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ROMANTIC FRICTION – Lori Gold
MIRA
ISBN: 978-0778387657
May 6, 2025
Contemporary Fiction

Chicago – Present Day

Sofie Wilde is a bestselling fantasy romance author at the top of her game. However, she recently has had competition in the name of debut author Hartley West, whose writing has been compared to Sofie’s. This annoys Sofie because there is only one Sofie Wilde. The two first run into each other at a book signing event. Let’s just say it wasn’t pleasant, especially when Sofie gets Hartley to admit that she wrote her book using AI (Artificial intelligence), prompting it to “write” like Sofie Wilde. It should be a huge scandal, and it is, but only because Sofie is seen as the mean person in their feud. Then, both are set to appear at a romance readers convention in Chicago. Sofie, who was the scheduled headline speaker, is pushed aside for Hartley. She declares war and starts planning on how to take out Hartley so that she can get her rightful position as head speaker restored. 

In ROMANTIC FRICTION we get to see how the publishing world and attracting fans is like dog eat dog. There is lots of competition because if an author is toppled from the top of the bestselling lists, it likely means their star is waning and is trouble for the author. The publisher might decide to drop that author. Hartley is seen as Sofie’s newest and fiercest competitor. Sofie will do whatever it takes to remain on top. Even accidentally taking out Hartley. This tale is quirky and will have readers wondering what is going to happen next. It’s clear that the two women do not like each other. Will something happen in this tale to change all that?

As readers can figure out, Sofie has pride in her work and a big ego. There will only be one Sofie Wilde and it’s her. Both women have their fans and supporters. Who will readers support in this feud? We get a look at the inside of romance reader conventions and the amusing and quirky people who attend. ROMANTIC FRICTION will have your head spinning at times to keep up with Sofie’s frantic thoughts and plans. Hartley appears to be her perfect match. Along for the ride is Cooper-Brad, who helps Sofie even though he is a friend of Hartley. Will secrets be revealed? Will Sofie get what she wants…the top speaking spot at the convention? Who will win? You will have to read this tale to find out. 

A quirky and interesting tale don’t miss ROMANTIC FRICTION.

Patti Fischer

 
   
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