Good Morning, Love: A Novel

Written by Ashley M. Coleman

Narrated by Angel Pean

For fans of My (Not So) Perfect Life and Jasmine Guillory’s While We Were Dating, a disarmingly fun debut novel follows Carlisa Henton as her life comes undone after a chance meeting with a rising pop star.

Carlisa “Carli” Henton is a musician and songwriter hoping to follow in her father’s musical footsteps. But, biding her time until she makes it big in the music industry, she works as a junior account manager at a big-name media company to cover her New York City rent. Carli meticulously balances her work with her musical endeavors as a songwriter—until a chance meeting with rising star Tau Anderson sends her calculated world into a frenzy. Their worlds collide and quickly blur the strict lines Carli has drawn between her business and her personal life, throwing Carli’s reputation—and her burgeoning songwriting career—into question.

A smart, timely, energizing romance, Good Morning, Love shows us what the glamorous New York’s music scene is really like and takes us into the lives of a rising but somewhat troubled R&B star and a promising protégé who knows her job better than she knows herself.

With fresh and honest prose, Good Morning, Love examines the uncertainty of being a new professional looking to chase a dream while also trying to survive in a world that’s not always kind to ambitious women.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Jun 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9781797143040

Ashley M. Coleman

Ashley M. Coleman is a freelance writer and music executive from Philadelphia. Working in the music industry for over ten years, she has also written for Essence, The Cut, Apartment Therapy, and GRAMMY.com among others. In 2017, she launched a writing community for BIPOC writers entitled Permission to Write. 

Reviews for Good Morning, Love

[Jessica Williams · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The audiobook kept my interest. I didn't like how the love interest didn't respect Carli's boundaries. It was a lot going on with other characters that kinda of got left off (maybe there will be more books).

I wish there were more of an ending or resolve. 9 hours of book and it's all wrapped up in less than 15 minutes

[Andrea Author · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Trying to get her big break, fledgling songwriter Carli works as an assistant to a music agent. When R&B star Tau shows a romantic interest in Carli, her boss warns her about the rules against fraternizing with clients. Will Carli choose business or pleasure?

This is a complex story with complex characters. It's smart, emotional, and uplifting. I enjoyed the music industry elements and Carli's self-confidence.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

[Naomi Martin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I listen to it in 24 hours and it was fantastic. I wish there was more to it but what I got was great. Well written and well read

[Yancey Piens · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A delightful journey through the mind did of professional/creative life balance.

[Chyka · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this one! I might even listen to it again!