Paige finds herself torn between her ex-boyfriend, Walker, whose new music brings their past back to life, and Viktor, a charming hockey player she's growing closer to. As she navigates her feelings for both, Paige also discovers a passion for journalism through her internship, leading her to question not just her love life, but her career path as well. The emotional push and pull between love and ambition make this a compelling read.
Falling for a Star in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
Series: Stars in the City #2
Genres: Sports Romance

Paige thought she had it all: a job on a soap opera and a boyfriend who was trying to get discovered as a singer/songwriter. Then her part on the show is reduced to reoccurring status and her family pushes her to leave her acting dreams behind to major in journalism—what they call a “real job.” Her relationship with her wannabe pop star boyfriend ends only for her to find out he signed a recording contract right after their breakup. Then she reads online that his new album is about their relationship.

She gets an internship in the sports department at a TV station where she meets a college hockey player named Viktor who has trust issues from a past relationship. Now with Walker’s pop star dreams taking off, it leaves her questioning her acting career and self-worth.

Paige and Viktor begin to fall for each other, but Paige worries their worlds are too different for them to work as a couple. Plus, there’s the issue of her ex coming back into her life.

Now she must figure out what she really needs to be happy and fulfilled in life. Can Paige find both her purpose & true love?

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When Paige, a young actress, faces uncertainty about her role on a popular soap opera, she shifts her focus to a sports internship that aligns with her journalism major. This new opportunity allows her to interview college athletes, and soon, one of them, hockey player Viktor, catches her eye in more than just a professional sense. However, complications arise when her ex-boyfriend, Walker, resurfaces after signing a recording contract, using his music to tell the story of their breakup.

Caught between old feelings for Walker and her growing attraction to Viktor, Paige must navigate the emotional turmoil of young love while exploring her budding passion for journalism. The characters are well-rounded and relatable, making this a compelling read for both young adults and older readers alike.

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