What a journey. What a cover. What a glorious, hard-won, cinematic moment.
And because I am approximately six months late to this party thanks to a book tour, pneumonia, and an organizational plot twist worthy of its own rom-com, let me say this:
Midlife rom-com readers deserve better love stories.
And Just Like a Movie is exactly the kind of book we've been waiting for.
So here's what I'm thinking...
✨ Should we start a Just Like a Movie VIP Waitlist? ✨ today?
The kind of waitlist where readers don't just preorder a book—they join the fan club.
I'm talking:
🎬 Deleted scenes and bonus chapters
🎤 "The Emilio Files" (his side of the story)
🏝️ Francesca's Ibiza guide
💌 Love letters, playlists, and text messages from the cutting-room floor
🍸 Midlife Rom-Com Book Club kits
🎥 Dream cast voting
❤️ Exclusive cover art, wallpapers, and collector goodies
✨ And perhaps a few surprises worthy of a famous pop star and a woman brave enough to start over
Because if you've ever survived a divorce, reinvented yourself, fallen in love with the wrong person, the right person, or the idea of who you used to be...
Oh, Francesca. We are all Gemma today.
What a journey. What a cover. What a glorious, hard-won, cinematic moment.
And because I am approximately six months late to this party thanks to a book tour, pneumonia, and an organizational plot twist worthy of its own rom-com, let me say this:
Midlife rom-com readers deserve better love stories.
And Just Like a Movie is exactly the kind of book we've been waiting for.
So here's what I'm thinking...
✨ Should we start a Just Like a Movie VIP Waitlist? ✨ today?
The kind of waitlist where readers don't just preorder a book—they join the fan club.
I'm talking:
🎬 Deleted scenes and bonus chapters
🎤 "The Emilio Files" (his side of the story)
🏝️ Francesca's Ibiza guide
💌 Love letters, playlists, and text messages from the cutting-room floor
🍸 Midlife Rom-Com Book Club kits
🎥 Dream cast voting
❤️ Exclusive cover art, wallpapers, and collector goodies
✨ And perhaps a few surprises worthy of a famous pop star and a woman brave enough to start over
Because if you've ever survived a divorce, reinvented yourself, fallen in love with the wrong person, the right person, or the idea of who you used to be...
This book is for you.
And suddenly, March 2027 feels very far away.
Who's joining the waitlist? 💃🌴🎬❤️
Alisa, all of the above! 😂😂 It sounds like my dream job 🤗💃🕺🏻
Congratulations. This is all so exciting and the cover is a dream, giving me Jackie Collins vibes (whom I love by the way) 🤓
Lovely cover! Congrats.
Thank you! 🙏
Congrats!! What a vibrant cover!!
Thank you sweetie ❤️
Love the cover! Huge congrats!!
Thank you, Jayne!!! It’s like sunshine, isn’t it!
It is! And I love the red too, in the dress and the carpet 😍
Thanks, Jayne!!!
Congrats Francesca. Can’t wait to preorder.
Thanks, Beth! Isn’t it amazing that we’re doing this together?! Your book, Meg’s book, my book?! All the books!
That's the best part. Can't wait to meet you in person and give you a hug :)
That will be such a great day!!
Congratulations 🥳🥂How exciting. The book cover looks great
Thanks, Sammi! I think it looks great too!
Congratulations, that's so exciting!
Thank you Louise 🙏❤️
That cover is absolutely perfect!! I am so happy for you! Can’t wait to celebrate with you in person soon! 💗💗
We will definitely celebrate ❤️ I can’t wait to see you here!
WOO to the HOO!!!
And thank you to YOU😂😂❤️
Wow, the cover looks beautiful and I am over the moon for you, Francesca
Muchas muchas gracias ❤️🙏☀️
Congratulations! The new release will generate all kinds of interest!
I hope so🙏❤️😎
So incredibly happy for you!!!!! <3 <3 <3
Thanks Mesa ❤️❤️
Dreams do come true!
Yes! It’s fantastic ❤️💃
That looks fantastic! I'm so excited for you 😊
Thank you 🙏❤️❤️❤️
My pleasure!
Thank you so much for sharing my cover, Rowie!!