It Had To Be You
It Had To Be You by Susan Andersen, published by Fat Cat Press on August 31, 2017, is a historical romance set in 1926 Seattle. This edition spans 262 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Lena Bjornstad, an aspiring singer navigating the entertainment industry, and her complicated past with Booker, a man she once loved. As Lena secures a gig at a speakeasy, she confronts the realities of her choices and the unexpected return of Booker, who has his own history with her.
Readers will find a rich depiction of the era, filled with the vibrant atmosphere of jazz and the challenges of ambition in a morally shifting society. The story explores themes of love, resentment, and the struggle for personal integrity amidst the allure of fame. As Lena and Booker grapple with their unresolved feelings, the backdrop of 20th-century Seattle serves as a compelling setting for their journey of rediscovery and potential reconciliation.
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Welcome to 1926 Seattle, where the blues are hot and the gin is served up cold LENA
It’s taken time but I’m slowly crawling my way up the entertainment industry ladder. I could get a lot farther, faster, if I were willing to play the old slap and tickle. Yeah…that’s never gonna happen. But my newest move is a step in the right direction and it’s my voice that earned me this gig. I feel on top of the world-right up until I discover who owns the joint.
BOOKER
Of all the speakeasies, in all the world, my manager had to give Lena Bjornstad a contract with the Twilight Room. Back in our hometown, before I signed up to fight the war to end all wars, I loved her with everything I had. She claimed she loved me, too. Look how goddamn swell that turned out.
Amidst saxophone players and cigarette girls, Lena and Booker try clinging to their old anger as a shield against future pain-even as ancient chemistry still weaves its magic. And in a town, where the hems are rising and morals are lowering, banked embers from the past just might ignite a bright new tomorrow.
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