You Spin Me: a nostalgic romantic comedy

Written by Karen Grey

Narrated by Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer

“This author is truly a master at creating likeable, three-dimensional characters.” Laurie Reads Romance

Some scars go further than skin deep…

1988 doesn’t end well for Jessica Abraham. In just one week she turns thirty, loses her day job, and loses the role of Ophelia to a younger actress. Rallying, she goes after a part at a theater outside of the city, but the director’s plan to hide her beauty behind hair, makeup and wardrobe from Cosmo’s “Don't'' column shakes her confidence to the core.

For the first time in her acting career, she won’t be able to rely on her carefully managed physical charms. Only her craft will count. 

On a snowy night in January of 1989, a woman calls into DJ Callihan Alonso’s alt-rock radio show at the end of her commute. He asks her to call back the next night, and the next, just so he'll know she’s home safe. There's something about her voice that has him wanting more, but the longer they talk, the closer she gets. Compromising each and every wall he's built around his heart. 

If two lonely people fall in love over late-night phone calls, will meeting face-to-face make them, or break them?

In this heartfelt, slow-burn retro romcom from USA Today bestselling author Karen Grey, it may be the end of a decade, but it’s the beginning of a love story.

★★★★★ “I loved the book, but the narration is amazing. Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer are absolutely perfect as Jess & Cal. They both do a fantastic job with voices, emotions, and accents. Summerer’s DJ voices are particularly spot on and the impersonation of Bobcat Goldthwaite had me rolling.” Rellim Reads

★★★★★ “If you're looking for a fun, 80's story with both Sleeping Beauty and Beauty & the Beast vibes, this is the book for you!” Goodreads review

• Language: English
• Publisher: Home Cooked Books
• Release date: Jul 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781737038313

Karen Grey

KAREN GREY is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of vintage romantic comedies with smart heroines and hunky heroes. Drawing on a long career as a performer, her retro 80's and 90's romances are populated with characters working both on- and off-stage in theater, TV and film. She's a lifelong omnivorous reader (including 20 years as an audiobook narrator). When not reading or writing, she's lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains. Or dreaming about both with an IPA in hand and a dog or a cat nearby. To get the latest news, join her VIP club at followkarengrey.com.

Reviews for You Spin Me

[Jen Favey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved these characters. They are flawed and real with painful histories, but the story doesn't drag you down too deep. Cal and Jess are both scarred in different ways and they fit beautifully together! The trip back in time is a definite plus.

Narration by Vanessa Edwin and Eric Michael Summerer is the icing on the cake of this wonderful story! Vanessa is always fantastic, and this is no exception. I love her!!! Eric is fairly new to me, but I really enjoyed his voice, his range with different characters, and his performance. I will definitely listen to him again. Great casting!

[danika · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you love secret identity, Beauty and the Beast retellings, and remembering life in the 80s, You Spin Me was written for you. And Karen Grey is an exceptional storyteller - Cal and Jessica are rich and empathetic characters who need to be together.