Emma Wheeler has always dreamed of becoming a successful screenwriter, and when she gets a chance to rewrite a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates, she can't resist the opportunity. This is a big break for her, as she moves to Los Angeles for six weeks to work with Charlie and prove herself as a writer. However, when Emma arrives, she meets a different reality. Charlie doesn't want to write with anyone, and the romantic comedy he's written is so bad that it might cause the apocalypse. On top of that, he doesn't care about the script and is only looking for another one to get greenlit.
As Emma tries to convince Charlie that love stories matter and that he should write something real, she faces challenges of her own. She has taken a break from her daily life to care for her ailing father, and her younger sister has stepped in to take care of him while Emma is away. Emma's goal is to prove to herself and others that she's a capable writer, but she's also struggling with her own feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. As she spends more time with Charlie, she starts to question everything she thought she knew about love, relationships, and writing. Will she find a way to convince Charlie to write a love story, or will she realize that maybe it's not as simple as she thought?
The story is full of humor, wit, and heart, as Emma navigates her feelings and tries to bring out the best in Charlie. The author, Patti Murin, has a knack for creating relatable characters and situations, making it easy to become invested in Emma's journey. As Emma learns and grows, she faces unexpected twists and turns that challenge her perceptions of love and relationships. The blurring of reality and fiction creates a sense of uncertainty, making it hard to distinguish between what's real and what's just a script. Will Emma find her own happily ever after, or will the story she's trying to write come true in unexpected ways?
I just finished reading a book that left me feeling all the feels - laughter, tears, and everything in between. The story revolves around Emma, a young and ambitious screenwriter who gets a chance to work with a famous and renowned writer, Charlie. Charlie has written a romantic comedy that might just bring about the apocalypse, and Emma is tasked with rewriting it. But as she delves deeper into Charlie's world, she realizes that he's not as invested in his work as she expected. Instead of working on a love story, Charlie is stuck on a script that's more of a mess than a masterpiece.
As I read on, I couldn't help but think of my own struggles with self-doubt and insecurity. Emma's journey resonated deeply with me, and I found myself rooting for her from the very beginning. She's a complex character, full of flaws and imperfections, but that's what makes her so relatable. Emma's also having to deal with a lot of personal stuff, like caring for her ailing father and being away from her family for an extended period. It's clear that she's carrying a heavy burden, and I loved seeing her navigate these challenges with courage and resilience. At the same time, I was struck by how easy it was to become invested in Charlie's story, and how much I wanted to see these two characters from different worlds find their way towards each other.
One of the things that really stood out to me about this book was how it tackled themes of love, relationships, and writing. It's not always easy to find stories that explore these topics in a way that feels authentic and real, but Patti Murin did an excellent job of delving into these complex issues. The humor and wit in the book had me grinning from ear to ear, but it was the heart that really got me. I won't lie, there were moments when I found myself feeling sad or frustrated, but that's all part of the story. In the end, I felt like I'd been on a wild ride with Emma, and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to experience it.
Rating: 3.0 / 5.0
I just finished reading a book that left me feeling all the feels - laughter, tears, and everything in between. The story revolves around Emma, a young and ambitious screenwriter who gets a chance to work with a famous and renowned writer, Charlie. Charlie has written a romantic comedy that might just bring about the apocalypse, and Emma is tasked with rewriting it. As she navigates Charlie's world, she faces challenges of her own, including her own feelings of insecurity and self-doubt. The story is full of humor, wit, and heart, as Emma learns and grows, facing unexpected twists and turns that challenge her perceptions of love and relationships. The author has a knack for creating relatable characters and situations, making it easy to become invested in Emma's journey. The book explores themes of love, relationships, and writing in a way that feels authentic and real, making it a wild ride that will leave you feeling all the feels.