You Spin Me
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4.6 • 27 Ratings
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Publisher Description
★★★★★ "A beautiful, emotional story about two damaged souls making a connection over late night phone calls."- Goodreads review
Some scars go further than skin deep…
1988 doesn't end well for me. In just one week I turn thirty, get fired from my day job, and lose the role of Ophelia to a younger actress. Jessica Abraham does not give up on her dreams without a fight, and I manage to score a part at a theater outside Boston.
But when I learn that my costume could be taken from Cosmo's "Don't'' columns, I'm not so sure this career move will work, because I won't be able to rely on my carefully managed physical charms. Only my craft will count.
One night, my confidence is at its lowest, with snow lengthening an already long commute, the soothing voice of the DJ for the alt-rock radio show is the only thing keeping me together. Making it home just in time to win his trivia contest, begins a nightly ritual, where I call just so he'll know I'm home safe. The more I learn about him, the more I want to know.
I just wish he'd agree to meet me in person.
In this heartfelt, slow-burn, sweet and sexy, Beauty and the Beast retelling, it may be the end of a decade, but it's the beginning of a love story.
★★★★★ "Readers who love the 80s/90s nostalgic era and maturing "broken" characters will be captivated with the characters, the plot, and the unforgettable era of the 80s/90s - the good, the bad, and even the ugly side of things. Jess and Cal's story is an indelible ink that seeped into my subconsciousness. I felt every cheer in their triumphs and shed every tear in their disappointments." --Currant7_Recommends
★★★★★ "You Spin Me tugged on my heart in all the right ways. Jess and Cal were fantastic characters with such raw, deep, and challenging pasts. I loved the journey these two characters faced to reach their HEA. I was hooked from page one." --Jodi, Goodreads
★★★★★ "Like the first two books in the Boston Classics series, this book takes you on a journey. There's great music (that I'm now listening to), a host of interesting characters, a world that some of us lived in and storytelling that is absolutely wonderful." --Anna Reads Here
★★★★★ "I was reminded of the hours of late-night radio shows I would record (on a cassette), just so I could have recommendations for my crowd of new wave friends. But it's Grey's characters, Jess and Cal, that enamored themselves to me and made this one of my favorite books this year. It was hard to put this book down and so easy to jump back into." --Cyndi, Bookbub
★★★★★ "This book doesn't gloss over difficult subjects, but there's also a lot of humor, and the love story itself is great. It's a slow burn, sure, but there's a real and deep connection between Jess and Cal right at the beginning. Absolutely beautiful." --Claire, Goodreads
★★★★★ "I'm always happy to read Karen's books that transport me back to the 80s and 90s. I love her snippets of music, TV, current events of that time period sprinkled throughout the book for that hit of nostalgia." --Laurie Anne, Goodreads
Customer Reviews
You Spin Me Won Me From The Start
Karen Grey’s deft hand at creating engaging, well delineated characters is once again expressed through Jess and Cal in her 80’s RomCom, “You Spin Me.”
It was a delight to be transported back to such a significant time in my own past, through Grey’s well researched 80’s iconic music and other social and cultural influences of the decade.
Each time Cal or Jess mentioned a rock tune, I had to bring it up on Spotify and listen to it! I even wound up making an 80’s play list inspired by the song selection offered in the book. Great feature and such a perfect way to anchor the listener in the zeitgeist of the late 80s.
Each character’s voice and POV is clear and compelling. The emotional issues they each deal with are authentic and create a deep unconscious connection between the Jess and Cal, even before they meet.
The chemistry between the protagonists is palpable. Makes for a juicy read!
This is another jewel in the crown of Grey’s Boston Classics series.
Huzzah!
K. Naumann
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
You Spin Me
This was such a fun diversion. The two lead characters had wonderful depth and interesting back stories. Their chemistry was well written and made sense given the characters that Ms. Grey created.
Enjoy!
Loved the 80’s Boston nostalgia!
Really took me back to the era