Publication Date: March 5, 2024
Hollywood’s biggest rom-com star tries to recover from her damaged reputation by staging her own rom-com and following a lead on a lost love in the new romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch.
Birdie Robinson thought she’d gotten everything she wanted out of life: fame, adoration, and an A-list Hollywood career. But after an on-set feud goes viral, she leaves L.A. for the one place where no one would think to find her: her hometown. She’s startled to stumble upon a love letter from a former boyfriend asking for a second chance. And there’s just one issue: the letter was unsigned and she’s not sure which ex sent it. Still, a public reunion with an ex-boyfriend could turn the wave of public opinion back in her favor. Life imitating art. What could go wrong?
Elliot O’Brien, star reporter, knows that life isn’t an actual rom-com. Case in point, he’s spent two decades repressing his long-simmering feelings for his twin sister’s best friend, Birdie. But with his journalism career cratering and Birdie back in their hometown at the same time he is, he realizes that chronicling her search for her long-ago ex may be his opportunity to right some wrongs.
As they hit the road in an ancient RV, Birdie and Elliot retrace her romantic history for clues to who wrote the letter and come face to face with their own romantic missteps, all while grappling with whether happy endings are found only on the big screen—or whether their own happier ever after could be closer than they both ever imagined.
Birdie Maxwell, once considered America’s sweetheart on screen, watches her career tank thanks to a video that caught her ranting.
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell sets up a humorous tale as Birdie returns to her hometown to lick her wounds. Author Allison Winn Scotch delivers an unexpected romance thanks to an unsigned love note from a former boyfriend who wants another chance.
The story takes off as Birdie tries to determine which ex-boyfriend it is, but she has to do it very carefully to avoid attention. She joins forces with Elliot, her best friend’s brother. As a journalist, he plans to chronicle Birdie’s search.
Their journey takes an interesting turn as Birdie’s search makes them focus on love and whether it’s real. Along the way, the sparks start to fly.
Take Two, Birdie Maxwell focuses on a second chapter for an actress who finds a chance for happiness in an unlikely place.
Allison Winn Scotch is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, including Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing, In Twenty Years, and Time of My Life. She lives in Los Angeles with her family and their two rescue dogs, Hugo and Mr. Peanut.
