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★★★★★ “This is a fabulous read that’ll take you back in time, make you swoon, and serve you with a heavy dose of nostalgia.” —The Rogue Reviews

A brilliant-at-math-but-challenged-with-people heroine and a stubbornly frugal hero find love in spite of themselves in this vintage romance debut from USA Today bestselling author Karen Grey.

Finance hotshot Kate Bishop doesn’t expect the cute bartender to quote Shakespeare to her when she meets her colleagues for happy hour, nor for him to rescue the rest of her workday with a special cocktail.

Will Talbot’s head is turned by the adorably nerdy young woman who doesn’t seem to belong with the rest of the power-suit crowd, but his heart knows that he’s got to keep his eyes on the prize: his career as a professional actor.

Opposites attract in this romantic comedy, so this quirky pair finally gives in to chemistry stronger than a stiff Harvey Wallbanger. But when real life throws them a curve ball, will love win? Or will career?

Don’t miss this smart, feel-good series starter set in the late 1980’s—an era of big hair and bigger egos. Each Boston Classics standalone romantic comedy guarantees an evocative trip back in time and a Happy-Ever-After for the ages.
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"This is my first book by Karen Grey and I'm hooked." --Rellim Reads

"Kate and Will share a sizzling attraction and complex connection, giving me all the feels in this timeless romance." --Jen, That's What I'm Talking About

"This is a fabulous read that'll take you back in time, make you swoon, and serve you with a heavy dose of nostalgia. Smart escapism at its finest! Five bitchin's stars for What I'm Looking For!" --The Rogue Reviews

"Set in the 1980s, this funny yet warmhearted character-driven tale checks all the boxes for classy contemporary romance while providing the longed-for "something different" readers seek out. It's smart. It's sexy. It's sophisticated romance at its best."
--Lea Hensley, Audiogals

"This story was bodacious! Totally Tubular!" --Live, Laugh, Love and Books

"I felt like I was in a time warp and I loved it." --Betty Loves Love

"I loved listening to this '80s romantic comedy...from the meet-cute to the epilogue." --BookFan

"I enjoyed the period details and the believable struggles of Kate in the workplace (balancing fitting in with the corporate culture and cringe-worthy #metoo moments). Although I was confident of a HEA ending, that didn't detract from the fun of this romance, complete with Shakespeare quotes and an insider's look at Boston."--Beth Fish Reads

"Shakespearean actor Will and financial analyst Kate aren't exactly star-crossed lovers, but, despite intense attraction, they can't ever seem to stay together very long. Set within the Boston theater community and the (equally dramatic) world of high-stakes consulting, Grey's wry, charming, and compulsively readable first novel demonstrates that, when it comes to romance, falling in love is only the beginning."
--Dana Sachs, author of The Secret of the Nightingale Palace

"I grew up in the 80's and so I am glad that Karen Grey decided to make a romance series based in the 80's as it was rather nostalgic. Just look at that cover, phones with cords!! 😉"--Books, Movies, Reviews, Oh My

"A very character-driven book that took me back to when I was just starting out in the workforce in the mid 1980's (one of the best decades!). Take a trip back in time when people actually left messages on answering machines (before texting was a thing) and enjoy!"--Comfy Chair Books

"With lots of 80's references throughout the book, and the narration by the always brilliant Joe Arden, and the fabulous narration by the author herself, Karen Grey/White has made an instant new fan in me."--Audio Killed the Bookmark

"The part that I loved the most: the random Shakespeare quotes littered throughout the story. They fit so well, and with Joe Arden's voice on the audio, oh yes they sounded so sweet. --Kerri, Goodreads

"Not to give too much away, but there is a point in the story where Will, through his acting, is able to work through a painful part of his past. This scene to me, demonstrates what a wonderful actor Joe Arden is. The emotions he unleashes are so powerful it really took my breath away." --Christie, Goodreads

"Ah, the 80's...pagers, answering machines and waiting days for a call, oh my!" --Kathryn, Goodreads

"Would I listen to this book again? Yes. Would I read this book? Yes. Would I read more by this author? Yes. Would I listen to more work done by our narrators? Yes to both. I want to see where all of them will take me next."--Lynn, Goodreads

"This book was a delight. It is a well crafted romance set in the 1980s between two characters who seem to exist in separate worlds yet cant deny their attraction to each other."--Christine, Goodreads

"Wonderful Story & Narration🎧 A Heart-Warming Delight!"--Bette, Goodreads

About the Author

KAREN GREY is the pen name for audiobook narrator Karen White (assumed not to hide her identity, but because her actual name is already connected with a well-known fiction author). A stage and screen actor in Boston in the eighties and nineties, she started recording books in 1999 after moving to Los Angeles. Having resettled in her home state of North Carolina, she shares a house with her family and probably too many pets, where she continues to narrate audiobooks as well as make up stories.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HOME COOKED BOOKS (May 28, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1734833009
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1734833003
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.71 x 8 inches
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KAREN GREY is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of vintage romantic comedies with smart heroines and hunky heroes. Drawing on a long career as a performer, her retro 80's and 90's romances are populated with characters working both on- and off-stage in theater, TV and film.

She's a lifelong omnivorous reader (including 20 years as an audiobook narrator). When not reading or writing, she's lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains. Or dreaming about both with an IPA in hand and a dog or a cat nearby.

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Flashback to the 80s with Kate and Will!
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Flashback to the 80s with Kate and Will!
A throwback to my childhood! Set in the 80s, this book was a breath of fresh air! We're brought back to the era where you needed a landline and answering machine to get messages. Kate and Will are complete opposites. She's in finance and he's a starving actor. She's awkward; he's self-confident. The more time they spend together, the more they like each other. But money is a point of contention. He insists on paying for the food they and the things they do; she doesn't see why it's a big deal for her to pay. This leads to conversations about how Will can make more money, but that's not priority one for him. This puts a rift in their relationship. The time spent apart gives them the opportunity to reflect on what they want and how it will bring them happiness. They get their HEA, but not before they come to terms with their perceived shortcomings individually.I received a complimentary copy of the audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this review.
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danimaldjb
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good! Felt real.
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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Loved Kate: socially challenged but confident in her field. A brilliant mind having to confront the lingering sexist mindset of the patriarchal 80's. Falls for Will, an actor who rejects the lure of $ to stay true to his artistic principles. Opposites attract: their conflicts felt so realistic. It was easy to put yourself into the story and the characters. Their overwhelming attraction to each other resulted in positive growth for each in spite of the seeming impossibility of a future relationship. Felt all of the emotions.

Set in the 80's, it was a great trip down memory lane for a codger such as myself (who came of age in the 60's). It's gratifying to see how far we've progressed, socially and technically, in a few short decades. Also, I'm glad I didn't know ahead of time of the frequent use of Shakespearean quotes which would have given me pause to begin this story. BUT, the quotes were added so naturally, and always fit perfectly and in such a way that it gave me a greater appreciation of Shakespeare.
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CharLena Pearson
4.0 out of 5 stars 'Tis But a Story, a Story, of Romance.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Even though I'm a performer of the arts, the Shakespeare quotes got old for me quite quickly. Thankfully, when I was in college and even while hanging with my acting friends, we never quoted Shakespeare all day, but perhaps that was because I was more into film. On occasion, we'd quote lines from films, but not as often as Will and his friends. I did think it was a sweet țouch when Kate repeated some lines back to him.
Overall all it was a very sweet story filled with surprise passion all around. Their hidden feelings separately seemed alive when they were together, electricly and staid or conservative when apart. As their relationship grew, they both got bolder, stronger, and more alive. I could feel the progression of their relationship, even when they could not.
The attitude and regard they held other held for each was kind of magical.
The retro look back to the 80's was a hilarious touch with the references of their lack of electronics. The writing was fun, and I felt the characters were well delineated. I could feel both their angst and their chaotic feelings about each of their jobs, for each other, and their relationship even when though they don't want to call it that.
Unlike Shakespeare, their story was not a tragedy.
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Evelyn
5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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I loved the two main characters! They were so good together! They both have a hard time letting go of their past trauma’s. Once they both let go of past trauma they live happily ever after.
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PollyAnna Joy
3.0 out of 5 stars Retro '80s
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2023
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It took a couple of chapters to get into the groove with 1980s lingo and descriptions, but once I got into the swing if things, it was fun being back in the familiar. Will and Kate are absolutely adorable! So Shakespearean!
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kgagnon
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, and heartfelt romance!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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This is first book in the Boston Classics series is a fun, and heartfelt romance. Will and Kate are complete opposites and do not make sense together. Will is a charismatic, struggling actor, while Kate is a practical, financial analyst who is more comfortable with numbers than with people. Their jobs are demanding, with opposite hours, so they don't have alot of time together. They also have heartbreaking pasts that make them protect their hearts, but they still can't stay away from each other. When they get too close, and they start to focus on why they shouldn't work, will they fight for the only one who really own their heart? This was such a quirky, fun, moving, and steamy romance. I loved the nostalgia of the 80's and especially the importance of the telephone answer machine. I also loved the Shakespeare quotes that Will would recite, confusing Kate but also making us both swoon. I loved Kate's growth from mousy to going after what she wanted and believed in. Will was so sweet, charming, and romantic. I loved how they enjoyed each others differences, and worked to understand them. I really enjoyed this fun, touching, sweet and steamy romance!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and fun opposites attract romance
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023
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**Audiobook Review**

What happens when a struggling actor/bartender and a finance guru meet in a bar… unexpected attraction forms between the two.

Kate Bishop is a finance geek who is working her way up through her company which is run by the good old boys club. One of her struggles in moving up is her shyness which when she’s trying to give out financial advice isn’t the easiest thing. Will Talbot is a bartender by most nights and a Shakespearean actor by day. Although it doesn’t completely pay the bills all the time, he loves what he does. The two are an unlikely pair on paper but are just right when they’re together.

I loved Kate from the beginning and was an instant favorite for me. Even as shy as she was, she was a career woman in a man’s world. I loved her passion for her career. She’s smart, sweet with a bit of quirkiness that is so endearing. Will is a treat and I loved how passionate he was about being a stage actor and wasn’t ashamed to love the words of Shakespeare. I loved how well developed they were and confident in their career choices. Each had a relatable insecurity which made me love them even more. The epilogue was so sweet and wrapped up their story wonderfully.

Joe Arden and Karen White were so great as Will and Kate. Karen did a great job of bringing sweetness and quirkiness to life. And I could listen to Joe’s passionate narration of any Shakespere all day.
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Sue Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars What I'm Looking For is a fun romcom!
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023
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Set in the 1980s before cell phones and personal computers gives it a nostalgic ring. If you are looking for happily ever after story, you found it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Cute read ☺
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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Not quite as funny as I thought. More on the serious side. but who doesn't love a Happily ever after! Did enjoy the story though. Thank you for the opportunity to read this book . Make a good beach read.
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Lemy
2.0 out of 5 stars Leider nicht mehr als 2 Sterne
Reviewed in Germany on August 20, 2023
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Ich bin nicht so richtig warm geworden mit Kate und Will. Nach 80 Seiten hab ich nur noch quergelesen und nach 150 Seiten habe ich ganz aufgehört.
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Iska
4.0 out of 5 stars loved it
Reviewed in Australia on October 10, 2022
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Great characters, good story, intelligent dialogue
Blast back to the eighties, all of the good and all of the bad
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