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Creative Types, Book 3

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Best Supporting Actor

By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
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Lights, camera…attraction!

When Tag O’Rourke, struggling actor-slash-barista, meets Jay Warren, son of acting royalty, it’s loathing at first sight. Loathing…and lust.

Tag’s dream is to act, but it’s a dream that’s crumbling beneath the weight of student debt and his family’s financial problems. If his career doesn’t take off soon, he’s going to have to get a real job. After all, feeding his family is more important than feeding his soul.

Luckily, Tag’s about to get his big break…

Jay never had to dream about acting; he was always destined to follow in his famous mother’s footsteps. But fame has its price and a traumatic experience early in Jay’s career has left him with paralyzing stage fright, which is why he sticks to the safety of TV work—and avoids relationships with co-stars at all costs.

Unfortunately, Jay’s safe world is about to be rocked…

After an ill-judged yet mind-blowing night together, Jay and Tag part acrimoniously. So it’s a nasty shock when they discover that they’ve been cast in a two-man play that could launch Tag’s career and finally get Jay back onto the stage where he belongs.

Sure, it’s not ideal, but how bad can working with your arch-nemesis be?

All they have to do is survive six weeks rehearsing together and navigate a cast of smarmy festival directors, terrible landladies, and vengeful journalists. Oh, and try not to fall in love before the curtain rises…

Break a leg!

©2023 Joanna Chambers and Sally Malcolm (P)2024 Joanna Chambers and Sally Malcolm Contemporary Romance Celebrity Heartfelt Feel-Good Dream

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Incredible end to the trilogy that I adore so much. Admittedly Tag and Jay weren't my favourite when they showed up in the previous books and it put me off reading this one. But that was simply because I didn't know them, because their dynamic and chemistry is so beautifully written. Their differences so large yet, they fit together so well. The portrayal of the acting world incredible and no doubt accurate, with a sense of understanding running throughout, where the sole plot just wasn't romance, but anxiety, family pressure, pressure to perform ect.

Just absolutely brilliant, admittedly my favourite of the three. A great way to round up, although I am praying for more books of a similar nature to obsess over. Especially with the incredible voice actor in tow who narrates the authors words beautifully. Although I am slightly biased because Jay has become my favourite

Brilliant

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OMG, I loved this book! I’ve enjoyed all the books in the series, and this one is just as brilliant as the first two. Sally and Joanna have a way of weaving together a story that is both humorous and touching at the same time. Throw that together with some good old-fashioned chemistry and this book is the result.

Tag’s got a problem – he can’t catch a break. An acting break in particular. He’s done one toothpaste commercial and a promising part on a pilot television show that might or might not get picked up. Then he’s given the opportunity of his career – a two-man show with a famous, yet unknown to him, actor. He’s all in and after his audition goes brilliantly, he gets the role. Only to discover he’ll be acting next to Jay Warren. His arch-nemesis. That one disastrous night is about to come back to bite both of them in the tush.

Jay was born into acting royalty – with a mother who’s famous the world over. Oh, and a brother and sister in the biz as well. Jay’s never struggled. He’s also got a leading role in a very successful television series. He doesn’t want to do theatre – but his mother’s always going on about how theatre is real acting (implying, to him, that his television work isn’t). Outside people convince him to do a play – not realizing the depth of his stage fright. But he’s an actor, right? So he can act his way through the stage fright.

Or not.

This story has a brilliant cast of secondary characters – including supporting roles for those who love Tag and Jay. As well, there are villainous characters who are truly awful. Might those jerks get their comeuppance? One hopes.

This was a powerful story about how two people from different sides of the tracks can put aside animosity to create beautiful art. How forgiveness is powerful. How theatre can transform.

Loved it. Just loved it. You have to listen to it. And if you haven’t listened to the previous two, you need to nab those as well.

Simon Goldhill is a talented narrator. Now, I don’t know British accents, but I could hear the variations to know he clearly does. Even his American is good! He alone is worth the price of admission – but stay for the show that is this brilliant book.

Enemies-to-Lovers done right

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I loved Tag in the previous books of the series, and I found Jay difficult to.like, so imagine my disappointment when Tag became obnoxious and opinionated every time he was near Jay. As for Jay, I felt sorry for him and the way he's treated by family and acquaintances. This change of how I expected to feel worried me at first. But once they got to York, the story and by extension the romance really took off.
An excellent end to the series.
And the narrator, who has been the same for the whole series, did another excellent job

Great end to the series

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Book three in the Creative Types series (and my favourite), Best Supporting Actor is a sexy, heartfelt and insightful opposites-attract romance between a struggling actor and a TV star who find themselves in each other’s orbit thanks to mutual friends, but who, despite all the sparks flying between them, have never got on. Jay Warren is theatre royalty, his mother is a famous actress (think Dame Maggie and Dame Judi rolled into one!), and his father and siblings are all big names in the creative industries, so expectations for him have always been very high. Tag O’Rourke supports himself by doing various jobs while he waits for his Big Break, but it’s getting harder and harder to continue to ignore his parents’ hints that maybe it’s time for him to find a Proper Job.

Jay and Tag don’t hit it off at their first meeting. Tag has a chip on his shoulder about the fact that Jay, while undoubtedly a talented actor, has never had to work very hard to make a career in this very close-knit industry, while Tag will never have that sort of clout. Jay knows Tag thinks he’s a snob, but doesn’t know why – he’s never flaunted his status or set himself apart - but despite Tag’s obvious animosity, Jay can’t help being drawn to him. He wishes they could find a way to cut through the bul!sh!t and just have a normal conversation – but normal conversation isn’t on the agenda when their combustible chemistry finally boils over and they end up in bed together.

Unfortunately, while the sex is great, the aftermath sees them both putting up their defences again, and they part on as poor terms as ever. It’s only when, several months later, they’re both cast in a new play, a two-hander about war poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon, that Jay and Tag finally start to see beyond the masks they both wear and through to the reality beneath. The intimacy of a small-scale production gives them the opportunity to learn more about each other as they explore their characters and the relationship between them, and reflect on the ways in which that relationship mirrors their own. The authors have clearly done their homework on Owen and Sassoon, and I loved the way they use the play-within-the-play to draw parallels between the two ‘couples’, the way the poets’ personalities are so clearly reflected in the personalities of the actors playing them.

The character and relationship development in this story is excellent as we follow Tag and Jay getting to know and understand each other, letting the other get close in ways they have never done with anyone else. Their romance is superbly done, a subtle getting-under-each-other’s-skin that is a wonderful mix of steamy, fun and deeply emotional, and kudos to the authors for their exploration of the world of celebrity and the media intrusion.

Simon Goldhill delivers a strong, well-paced and expressive performance. His portrayal of the two leads is very good and he does a great job of conveying the emotional content of the story, their inner vulnerabilities and complexity and their developing connection. His differentiation in terms of the secondary cast is good, but subtle, although I noted a lack of distinction between the male and female characters at times. That’s a minor point, though and didn’t impact my overall enjoyment of the performance.

Best Supporting Actor is another fabulous story from these two favourite authors and is highly recommended.

Another fantastic romance from this talented pair

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This is my third book from these two talented authors, whose storytelling prowess never fails to captivate.

The storytelling was so balanced. The two main characters and the background story merged well, keeping me emotionally invested at every turn. The two main characters, Tag and Jay (Julius), had good character depth, wonderful backstories, and there were some great side characters.

I love the battle between the classes and how it was handled. The authors did a fantastic job of portraying the societal divide and the struggles faced by the characters from different backgrounds. It's well worth a read/listen, and I recommend it.

Simon Goldhill did a brilliant job. His narration was very clear and easy to listen to. However, like usual, I did speed up the audio to 1.20 on audible to match my reading pace and maintain the momentum of the story.

Best Supporting Actor
Creative Types, Book 3
By: Joanna Chambers, Sally Malcolm
Narrated by: Simon Goldhill
Series: Creative Types, Book 3
Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins

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I loved everything about this! I came in blind, not having read any other books of the series (which I will be rectifying!), so I had no idea what to expect. At first, I did not like Jay at all, and Tag seemed a little immature so I was worried, but once we got some time in each of their heads and understood their motivation I was completely hooked on these two. There's some miscommunication very early on, and sometimes it felt like just waiting for the other shoe to drop, but in the meantime I loved the interactions, the banter, the overall chemistry of it all! There is some light angst near the end, but it all works out in a way that makes sense for these two and what they're going through. Simon Goldhill is a new narrator to me and I thought he was the perfect choice. He brought a ton of emotion to the characters, making me hurt with them and laugh with them and just feel everything.

Loved every moment

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Best Supporting Actor is the third book in Joanna Chambers and Sally Malcolm's Creative Types series, you can read these books as standalones.

These are interesting characters, though at the stary I wasn't really sure how the authors would make a relationship between them work. Once they get to York and start rehearsals for this play though everything changes.

I enjoyed the hurt/comfort aspects of the story as well.

Simon Goldhill delivers a marvelous performance in the audio edition of . I enjoyed all the different voices Goldhill comes up with for this varied cast of characters. He has a very pleasant accent and it really suits this series.

Interesting Relationship

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I loved this story and personally think it is the best of the series so far. I love the relationship that formed between Tag and Jay, how understanding and supportive Tag was, and how they both learned to look beyond the surface and first impressions of each other. There are some hiccups, misunderstandings, and trolls along the way, but the emotional climax was truly touching and heartfelt. I highly recommend this audiobook.

The narration was superb, and really brought the characters to life for me.

I received a free copy of the audiobook and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Wonderful and heartfelt story

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I have now listened to this book on audio, narrated by the talented Simon Goldhill, and his narration really enhanced an already excellent story. Thoroughly enjoyed it and found myself wincing and gasping and crying and laughing at times, even though I'd already read it.

I really enjoy this writing duo. They somehow write books that are great all-rounders, and it's great to occasionally read something that feels authentically British, which this absolutely does.

While it has plenty of funny moments, this book is not pure fluff by any means. It's thoughtful and interesting, and plays with some stereotypes. I adored both MCs and identified with them a lot, and it all adds up to a really great read. And that cover! Love a purple cover lol. Highly recommended.

great

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I loved this when I read it with my eyes and now I’ve loved it all over again listening to the wonderful performance by Simon Goldhill.

I really liked how all of my emotions were engaged by the things that happened - some lighthearted and others much more serious. I shed more than a few tears for what Jay was going through near the end of the book.

I loved the encore (epilogue) set four months later. I liked finding out where Jay and Tag were at in their lives at that point.

I’m sorry to see this series end and I hope that these authors collaborate again in the future.

Amazing romantic story!

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