I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.


Quinn is a formal model turn now theater actress she star in a play she wrote and it’s a fresh start that she excited for. Alex knows the theater it’s second nature to her since she grew up around it with her late mother being an actress and co-founder of the theater with her father who is a jerk. Alex is running the winter season and hopefully it will be a start run the whole theater as longs as everything go right. When she sees Quinn play she knows it’ll be hit that can have her father see she can run the theater. Quinn and Alex didn’t plan to have an attraction to each other but with both theirs dreams at a reach will they risk it for a love that can last a lifetime. I enjoy this read even though I really don’t like when a character have to prove themselves to a parent if you have to do all this to get approval I’ll just venture out on my own just saying.

I loved this story! It's about Quinn, a former model who's starting a new career as an actress by starring in a play she wrote herself. The other main character is Alex, the daughter of a powerful New York theater mogulwho's kind of a jerk and doesn't treat his daughter very well. Alex puts up with her dad's disdain because she feels a duty to honor her late mother, who was a great theater actress and co-founded the theater that Alex now partially runs, at least during the winter season. She hopes to run it completely someday.

Alex was completely captivated by Quinn's performance at a theater festival and didn't hesitate to book her monologue for the winter season at her theater. Quinn, after meeting Alex and doing a little social media stalking, was also smitten with her acting talent, which Alex had put on the back burner to focus on management. This mutual fascination is going to cause some serious drama as they start this new project together, especially with some past scandals hanging over both of their heads.

I absolutely loved everything! The dialogue, the development of their relationship, the side characters, the sneaky and sometimes surprising power plays – it was all fantastic. But it wasn't just about power struggles; there was also a lot of heart and selfless devotion. It's a story definitely worth checking out.

New Horizons is a charming romance that follows Quinn, a retired model making her Off-Broadway debut, and Alex, the ambitious managing director of her family's theater. With a captivating backdrop of theater life and the complexities of their budding relationship, this story beautifully balances drama and romance, making it a delightful read for fans of workplace and celebrity love stories.

The author successfully crafted a compelling narrative with well-developed characters. The chemistry between Quinn and Alex, along with relatable interactions, certainly enhances the reading experience. I recommendation will encourage others to explore this engaging story!

Shia Woods is quickly becoming a go to author for me. I've enjoyed all her previous works. This new book centered on a Great White Way adjacent theater and FMCs with chemistry on and off the stage. This read was a fantastic time and got me itching to go see a play. Overwhlmingly enjoyed, especially when the antagonist gets what's coming.to them.

Thank you to Bold Strokes Books, Inc. and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this jaw dropping book

i do love a book thats based around the theatre and this one had it all

the bright lights of new york city
the smell of the greasepaint
the camaraderie of the theatre

alex anders was in charge of the winter schedule for her fathers theatre, she was hoping that if all went well that he would announce that she would be in charge but her father was a hard task master and not easy to please

but she had saved the theatre from going under with her new ideas if only he would recognise what she had achieved.... hoping that her father would announce that she would get the position of executive director.. she had so many ideas

quinn collins was about to star in new york in her first ever show... yes it was a one woman show based around her book that had been on the best sellers list for that year... she was riding high and couldnt wait to get started

so getting into any sort of romantic entanglement was not on the cards for either quinn or alex.....

but destiny had another plan for them both

betrayal and heartbreak was about hit them both

this is only my 2nd book by this author and already i am a big fan.... just love how the drama and intrigue is built up and how you either love or hate the characters in the book...

i am looking forward to the next book from this author

This is an enjoyable romance following Quinn, a retired model turned aspiring playwright, and Alex, whose family owns an off-Broadway theater and whose dad is touted as a major player in the theater scene. Alex brings Quinn’s play to her theater, and feelings begin to brew. There is the expected amount of drama - both at the theater and personally for both characters. The best friends of both characters are relatable and entertaining, and I’d love to see more from Courtney and Paige.

I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for a typical workplace and theater-based or celebrity romance.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley.