Funny You Should Ask, Elissa Sussman

A witty, slow-burn romance that blurs the lines between celebrity and reality. Journalist Chani Horowitz interviews her longtime crush, Hollywood star Gabe Parker, leading to a whirlwind weekend that changes both their lives.

Tropes:

Celebrity x civilian romance

Second chance romance

Slow burn romance

Opposites attract

Journalist x actor dynamic

Media scrutiny

Personal growth and self-discovery

Healing from past trauma

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In Funny You Should Ask, Chani Horowitz, a struggling journalist, is assigned to interview Gabe Parker, the newly cast James Bond and her longtime celebrity crush. What begins as a professional assignment turns into a life-altering weekend, filled with chemistry and unexpected connections. A decade later, Chani is invited to interview Gabe again, leading to a reunion that forces them both to confront their past and the feelings they've tried to suppress. This novel delves into the complexities of fame, love, and the blurred lines between public personas and private desires.