Selena Violet shares the journey of her romance trilogy "What We Can't Have," which started as a poem she wrote for her middle school students and evolved into a three-book series about characters connected by one life-changing song.

• Story revolves around college students Sidney and Austin who reluctantly partner on a music project
• The trilogy follows their "When Harry Met Sally" dynamic with a guaranteed HEA at the end
• Features a plus-size protagonist who faces self-image challenges without focusing on dieting
• First book in the series ends on a cliffhanger, with the full arc resolving in book three
• Began writing seriously during COVID lockdown after years of focusing on other priorities

What We Can’t Have – Hollywood Hot Shots

The right song can touch your soul…

Becoming a songwriter was never on Sydney Campbell’s radar. No; she chose a music major to one day inspire children as an educator. But all that changed when she met him…

Paired together on an important assignment, Austin Mitchell—the country star wannabe—quickly becomes the bane of her existence. Majoring in partying, his carefree attitude causes the duo to clash at every turn.

Despite the tension, they make beautiful music together, creating a song powerful enough to change the trajectory of their lives…

Forced together, the two battle to cope with their budding attraction as they struggle to navigate the pitfalls of the Los Angeles music industry.

Hollywood Hot Shots is the first instalment in the What We Can’t Have Trilogy. This story is a spicy, contemporary, opposites-attract novel featuring a curvy heroine and tortured hero that you can’t help but fall for. If you like compelling characters, light drama, and spicy scenes, then you’ll adore Selina Violet’s coming-of-age adventure.

About the Author

Selina Violet is a writer, entrepreneur, and author. She is passionate about sharing her stories with others. She has lived in several metropolitan areas: Pittsburgh, Chicago, Kansas City, and Washington D.C. Her favorite things include: 80s music and movies, concert tickets, and Hershey Kisses. Selina lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with her children and a spoiled rescue dog and cat.

website: https://selinaviolet.com

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