Second Chance Duet - by Ana Holguin (Paperback)

About the Book

"Celia Garcâia has one goal: to compose film scores. But after a decade of writing advertising jingles, that dream couldn't be further out of reach. That is, until an old college friend presents her with a once-in-a-career opportunity: A big-name director so desperately needs a composer for his TV debut that he'll chance someone new. There's only one catch. Celia has to work - and live - with her college nemesis, Oliver Barlow. Celia remembers Oliver as arrogant, rude, and entitled: the picture-perfect scion of Hollywood royalty. Only late nights and long days reveal Oliver's changed, sparking new feelings and the discovery that their rivalry wasn't quite as mutual as she thought. But in an industry where she needs to work twice as hard to be seen as half as good, a romance with Oliver could end Celia's career - just as it's starting. With her life-long dream at risk, Celia will have to choose what matters most: the career she's always wanted, or the love she never expected"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A swoony, slow burn romance about a struggling composer whose big break comes at a cost--working side-by-side with her college nemesis.

Celia García has always had one goal: to compose film scores. But after a decade of advertising jingles, that dream couldn't be further out of reach--until an old college friend presents her with a life-changing opportunity. A big-name director so desperately needs a composer for his TV debut that he'll take a chance on someone new. There's only one catch. Celia has to work--and live--with her college nemesis, Oliver Barlowe.

Celia remembers Oliver as arrogant, rude, and entitled--the picture-perfect scion of Hollywood royalty. Soon, though, late nights and long days together reveal how much Oliver's changed, sparking new feelings and the discovery that their rivalry wasn't quite as mutual as she thought. But in an industry where she needs to work twice as hard to be seen as half as good, a romance with Oliver could end Celia's career just as it's starting

Review Quotes

"Ana Holguin doesn't miss a beat--Celia and Oliver's evolution from Juilliard rivals to lovers is a masterful composition. SECOND CHANCE DUET is a fresh take on the childhood nemeses trope, with a delicious, dual timeline slow burn perfect for fans of Never Have I Ever's Davi and Ben."--Erin Connor, author of UNROMANCE

"Two hyper-talented people holed up in a house together, making music in more ways than one . . . Ana Holguin's SECOND CHANCE DUET is a beautiful story about going after artistic dreams, figuring out where you fit in, and learning how to look beyond the surface. Thirteen years is a long time to pine for someone, and when that crescendo hits, it hits. I loved Celia and Oliver and how they found their way back to each other!"--Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of NEVER BEEN SHIPPED

"Ana Holguin delivers a fresh, fun take on rivals to lovers with a sweet romance and plenty of heat. Celia is just the kind of confident heroine you want to root for, and Oliver's stern, quiet manner will have you dying to find out what he's hiding underneath. With witty banter and lovable characters, SECOND CHANCE DUET hits all the right notes."--Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of NOT SAFE FOR WORK

"Ana Holguin has all the makings of a must-read romance author."--Zoraida Córdova, USA Today bestselling author

"Ana Holguin makes sparkling, uplifting, resonant music in SECOND CHANCE DUET, a forced proximity confection that's equal parts juicy and joyful. Holguin brilliantly layers Celia's journey of finding her way in an often unwelcoming music industry with dual timeline tension, female friendship, and delectable spice. The result is a bop you'll want to play on repeat."--Katie Naymon, author of YOU BETWEEN THE LINES

"Charming, witty, and tender."--Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times bestselling author, on UP CLOSE & PERSONAL

About the Author

Ana Holguin grew up in the American Southwest and eventually made her way to the other side of the Mississippi, where she landed in Chicago. She now lives and writes in the City of Broad Shoulders. UP CLOSE & PERSONAL is her debut novel.