The Story:
Girl meets Rock Star. Rock Star runs off with flighty actress and divorces girl. Girl flies halfway around the globe to escape the paparazzi and the ever-looping iPod commercial featuring ex’s single. Does she find new love? Or is she just destined to be the subject of one of the world’s most famous break-up songs?

The Inspiration:
Lily Crandell is the main character of this story, and she’s the little sister of Lauren Crandell, the neurotic wedding planner in I Do (But I Don’t). I was always fascinated with Lily – the aimless, impulsive little sister – and felt like she deserved her own story. Eloping with a rock star without thinking about the consequences is such a Lily-move. Also, Lily does some pretty mean things to her ex, including posting his phone number on a billboard in L.A. She’s done all the crazy get-back-at-your-ex things I would’ve liked to done if I hadn’t feared jail so much.

The Dish:
A review from Booklist:

Never marry a rock star. Lily discovers this the hard way when her husband's affair with a flighty actress is all over the newsstands. She escapes to London and the comforting arms of former flame and now just friend Carter. But trouble (and paparazzi) follow her. Dealing with the divorce is tough enough, but soon she is trying to save Carter from his crazy new girlfriend, too. Lockwood fans will recognize Lily as the impetuous younger sister from I Do (But I Don't) (2003), and big sis Lauren makes a hilarious cameo appearance. This novel has the same quick wit as Lockwood's earlier fare but isn't as sweet and sympathetic. Readers may not be able to relate to the trials of celebrity, but they will be able to relate to Lily's attempt to move on. It's the story of heartbreak and recovery at the heart of the novel that will draw readers in. Aleksandra Kostovski
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