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Some Kind of Famous

A Novel

Author Ava Wilder On Tour
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$19.00 US
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Bantam Dell | Dell
On sale Oct 28, 2025 | 432 Pages | 9780593871690
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In this steamy and emotional small-town romance, a disgraced ex-musician and a local handyman try to resist their growing attraction for each other—until a house renovation forces them together—from the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood and Will They or Won’t They

“Real, raw, and deeply romantic.”—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Dream On, Ramona Riley

It’s been a decade since Merritt Valentine’s height as a celebrated singer-songwriter . . . and her subsequent career-ending mental breakdown. In the following years, she’s abandoned the glitz of Los Angeles to move in with her sister, Olivia, in the sleepy Colorado ski town of Crested Peak, hoping to heal her lingering emotional wounds somewhere out of the spotlight.

Life in Crested Peak would be uncomplicated if not for Merritt’s inconvenient crush on the local contractor and handyman, Nikolaos Petrakis. Niko is disarmingly handsome and too kind-hearted to ever be right for the complex and prickly Merritt. Though tempting, a fling with Niko would only invite the kind of drama Merritt has vowed to leave behind.

After his last heartbreak, Niko is done dating his fellow townies. Still, he can’t shake his fascination with the brilliant Merritt, even as he heeds their mutual friends’ warnings to steer clear of her chaos. But when Merritt needs help fixing up a house of her own, Niko is glad to be the only man for the job.

As the two spend more time together, their mutual attraction sparking a deeper connection than either one expects, they’re forced to confront the idea that they may have underestimated each other—and themselves.
“Real, raw, and deeply romantic, Some Kind of Famous is a gorgeous story of two imperfect people finding someone who just might be perfect for them. A beautifully messy and authentic love story.”—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Dream On, Ramona Riley

“No one explores the nuances of love in all its messy glory like Ava Wilder. Some Kind of Famous offers a fresh, intimate take on celebrity romance with raw, real characters who pine, struggle, and heal. This is a gorgeously written story that captures all the facets of fame with sensitivity and insight.”—Kate Goldbeck, author of Daddy Issues

“I am on my knees every single day, grateful to be in a timeline where Ava Wilder is writing books and I get to read them. Some Kind of Famous is the absolute peak of romance—tender and vulnerable and deeply moving and so sexy it'll give you butterflies. I am obsessed with Ava Wilder's mind and want as much of it as I can possibly ever get.”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped

“An angsty and totally immersive romance with a charming setting.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Wilder’s stunning follow-up to Will They or Won’t They tackles the complexities of mental health, sexuality, and what love can become when given the chance. Perfect for readers who enjoy romances that reflect the realities of small-town life.”—Library Journal, starred review
© J. Sikora Photography
Ava Wilder is the author of Will They or Won't They and How to Fake It in Hollywood. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their toothless cat. View titles by Ava Wilder

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In this steamy and emotional small-town romance, a disgraced ex-musician and a local handyman try to resist their growing attraction for each other—until a house renovation forces them together—from the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood and Will They or Won’t They

“Real, raw, and deeply romantic.”—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Dream On, Ramona Riley

It’s been a decade since Merritt Valentine’s height as a celebrated singer-songwriter . . . and her subsequent career-ending mental breakdown. In the following years, she’s abandoned the glitz of Los Angeles to move in with her sister, Olivia, in the sleepy Colorado ski town of Crested Peak, hoping to heal her lingering emotional wounds somewhere out of the spotlight.

Life in Crested Peak would be uncomplicated if not for Merritt’s inconvenient crush on the local contractor and handyman, Nikolaos Petrakis. Niko is disarmingly handsome and too kind-hearted to ever be right for the complex and prickly Merritt. Though tempting, a fling with Niko would only invite the kind of drama Merritt has vowed to leave behind.

After his last heartbreak, Niko is done dating his fellow townies. Still, he can’t shake his fascination with the brilliant Merritt, even as he heeds their mutual friends’ warnings to steer clear of her chaos. But when Merritt needs help fixing up a house of her own, Niko is glad to be the only man for the job.

As the two spend more time together, their mutual attraction sparking a deeper connection than either one expects, they’re forced to confront the idea that they may have underestimated each other—and themselves.

Reviews

“Real, raw, and deeply romantic, Some Kind of Famous is a gorgeous story of two imperfect people finding someone who just might be perfect for them. A beautifully messy and authentic love story.”—Ashley Herring Blake, USA Today bestselling author of Dream On, Ramona Riley

“No one explores the nuances of love in all its messy glory like Ava Wilder. Some Kind of Famous offers a fresh, intimate take on celebrity romance with raw, real characters who pine, struggle, and heal. This is a gorgeously written story that captures all the facets of fame with sensitivity and insight.”—Kate Goldbeck, author of Daddy Issues

“I am on my knees every single day, grateful to be in a timeline where Ava Wilder is writing books and I get to read them. Some Kind of Famous is the absolute peak of romance—tender and vulnerable and deeply moving and so sexy it'll give you butterflies. I am obsessed with Ava Wilder's mind and want as much of it as I can possibly ever get.”—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped

“An angsty and totally immersive romance with a charming setting.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Wilder’s stunning follow-up to Will They or Won’t They tackles the complexities of mental health, sexuality, and what love can become when given the chance. Perfect for readers who enjoy romances that reflect the realities of small-town life.”—Library Journal, starred review

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© J. Sikora Photography
Ava Wilder is the author of Will They or Won't They and How to Fake It in Hollywood. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and their toothless cat. View titles by Ava Wilder

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