ROMANCE

Backstage Benefits

by LaQuette
Harlequin Desire. (Devereaux Inc., Bk. 2). Dec. 2021. 224p. ISBN 9781335735331. pap. $5.25. CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
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LaQuette’s second steamy “Devereaux Inc.” novel (after A Very Intimate Takeover) features Josiah Manning and Lyric Deveraux-Smith. The chemistry is undeniable, but professional and personal concerns keep them apart as television producer Josiah wants lifestyle influencer Lyric to star in a new daytime talk show. The glamorous world of television provides an exciting backdrop. LaQuette balances returning characters and her leads, weaving a strong family tie through the book. Smooth writing leaves the reader with a strong impression of the characters and setting almost immediately.
VERDICT Readers looking for mature characters who are not afraid to advocate for their own happy endings will enjoy this relationship and the paths Josiah and Lyric take to finding fulfillment.
Reviewed by Brigid Black, Lucius Beebe Memorial Lib., Wakefield, MA , Dec 03, 2021
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