Amy Spalding's newest sapphic romance novel In Her Spotlight will tell a love story for the theatre kids. Set in the Los Angeles theatre community, it's about an actor and director—formerly a couple—who unexpectedly reunite to work on a show. The book is set for release February 24 from Penguin Random House.

In Her Spotlight follows Hollywood actor Tess Gardner, striving to achieve recognition beyond the Princess Platinum of the Vindicators series. To prove herself as an actor, she follows the true calling of her thespian heart to book a theatre gig—but just when Tess lands a part working with an acclaimed stage director, a brewing scandal forces him out. His replacement: none other than hip, buzzy director Rebecca Frisch...the same Rebecca Frisch whose heart a firmly closeted Tess broke over a decade ago during a stint in summer stock. Tensions rise as Tess wrestles with her lingering guilt and attraction to Rebecca and her hesitation to come out, as the industry does not seem very welcome to that.

The novel has already received praise from New York Times best-selling author Rainbow Rowell, who describes In Her Spotlight as “a warm and rollicking romance that makes you feel like a Hollywood insider.”

Amy Spalding is the author of several novels, including the bestselling For Her Consideration, We Used to Be Friends, and The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles), which was named a best book of 2018 by NPR, the Boston Globe, Kirkus Reviews, and more. She is a recipient of the 2023 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award for the authentic, funny, and diverse representation of the LGBTQ+ community in her books.

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