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Between You and Me: A Novel [Hardcover]

Emma McLaughlin , Nicola Kraus
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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Book Description

June 12, 2012
What happens when you are followed by millions . . . and loved by none?

Twenty-seven-year-old Logan Wade is trying to build a life for herself far from her unhappy childhood in Oklahoma. Until she gets the call that her famous cousin needs a new assistant— an offer she can’t refuse.

Logan hasn’t seen Kelsey in person since their parents separated them as kids; in the meantime, Kelsey Wade has grown into Fortune Magazine’s most powerful celebrity. But their reunion is quickly overshadowed by the toxic dynamic between Kelsey and her parents as Logan discovers that, beneath the glossy façade, the wounds that caused them to be wrenched apart so many years ago have insidiously warped into a show-stopping family business.

As Kelsey tries desperately to break away and grasp at a “real” life, beyond the influence of her parents and managers, she makes one catastrophic misstep after another, and Logan must question if their childhood has left them both too broken to succeed. Logan risks everything to hold on, but when Kelsey unravels in the most horribly public way, Logan finds that she will ultimately have to choose between rescuing the girl she has always protected . . . and saving herself.


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Editorial Reviews

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"McLaughlin and Kraus explore the dark side of fame...and provide an empathetic backstory to the sorts of salacious tales that readers see in the tabloids." —Publishers Weekly

“Pop culture aficionados will see plenty of parallels to Britney Spears’ meteoric rise and downward

spiral in Kelsey’s story, and they’ll enjoy McLaughlin and Kraus’ unflinching look at the price of fame." —Booklist

“Pop star craziness meets Nanny Diaries wit and social commentary? Yes, please!” (Hollywood Reporter)

"The ultimate summer read." (Hamptons Magazine)

"A pop star's breakdown makes for a gripping novel." (InTouch (4 stars))

About the Author

Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus are the authors of The Nanny Diaries, which was made into a major motion picture, and three New York Times bestselling novels: Dedication, Citizen Girl, and Nanny Returns. They live in New York City.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Atria Books; 1 edition (June 12, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1439188181
  • ISBN-13: 978-1439188187
  • Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #726,943 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Not to mention, the main character, Logan, felt completely inconsequential to the story. Jennifer  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
Now it's time for you to read this book and enjoy this story that only these two authors could create! LaurieHere - Contemporary Fiction and MORE - Book Reviews  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Living your life in the spotlight to everyone on the outside always looks glamorous. To the person in the ring of fire it is anything but a nightmare waiting to happen. Kelsey feels old at the age of 25 since her life career began as a child. Her parents control her, the handlers manipulate her, and the true friends are non-existent.

When Kelsey is reunited with Logan, a long estranged cousin the life that was barely hanging on by a thread snaps. Logan becomes her personal assistant trying to maintain Kelsey's professional life and get her some personal space. Logan thinks the solutions to Kelsey's problem are love, less work would help out, and letting Kelsey live her own life. Yet no one is going to let that happen, as the money train needs to keep moving to fulfill the dreams everyone is living through Kelsey.

As the story unfolds and the dark secrets of the past are revealed the small tears become rips and there is no forgiving life altering mistakes.

The journey that you are taken on by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus is so realistically detailed you get the sense of standing in the room as a witness not a reader. You want to yell at all the people destroying this life in order to make their own better and at times, the tears are running down your cheeks as well as Kelsey's.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not the best July 1, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Between You and Me was a quick read revolving around the lives of a young pop star, Kelsey, and her assistant, Logan, who is a cousin Kelsey recently reunited with. The book gives a peek into the tabloid-fueled world of young Hollywood starlets. In addition to dealing with fame, world travel, and growing up in and around the spotlight, both Kelsey and Logan deal with a family rift that has lasted for over a decade.

Although I enjoyed this book I found it very difficult to relate to any of the characters. Additionally, I almost felt like an outsider to Kelsey and Logan's past issues and current life; as if I were missing out on inside jokes. In fact, I found myself having to go back a page or two every once in a while just to ensure I didn't miss something important. However, this was a good (not great) book to kick back with on my day off...a longer version of the guilty-pleasure tabloids that I usually read poolside.
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5.0 out of 5 stars For Pop Culture Affectionados and the Like June 12, 2012
Format:Hardcover
As a pop culture obsessor I was very interested to read this book and found myself reacting with a range of emotions as I rode the subway everyday- and caught people reading over my shoulder. A wonderful read and perfect for summer. Loved this book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
This seemed like a solid three-star book up until the end, which was abrupt and frustrating and left me wondering why I'd just wasted the last few hours on this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Christina
4.0 out of 5 stars Chick-Lit at it's Best
Jennifer Weiner, bestselling author and one of my favorite chick-lit authors, recommended a book by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, authors of The Nanny Diaries. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Written really well with a great story line. Never gets boring and always catches you off guard. I highly recommend this book
Published 4 months ago by Nicole Jacowski
4.0 out of 5 stars Live To Read ~Krystal
Logan Wade did not expect the call that changed her life. Logan's famous cousin, Kelsey, needs a personal assistant. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Chels
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put "Between You and Me Down"
This dynamic duo has done it again! I could not put "Between You and Me" down.
In a world inundated with sound bites and quips the authors gave their heroine's a back-story... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kat
4.0 out of 5 stars Inside Britney's Life
If you'd like an insider's perspective into what it might have been like for Britney behind the madness, this is the book for you.
Published 8 months ago by Catherine McKenzie
5.0 out of 5 stars Juicy read
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick, easy read, and if you love the fame obsessed, driven culture of Hollywood, this won't disappoint. Really liked it.
Published 8 months ago by Melody L. Simons
5.0 out of 5 stars A beach read with bite
Only the authors of The Nanny Diaries could offer such a smart, moving, and laugh-out-loud indictment of our cultural obsession with fame. Read more
Published 8 months ago by DJay
4.0 out of 5 stars Behind the scenes of a celebrity's life...
Logan Wade is the older than her famous cousin, Kelsey Wade, by two years. They used to childhood best friends, but then something happened that caused a rift between their... Read more
Published 8 months ago by avidreader
3.0 out of 5 stars Between You and Me
My thoughts on audio:
Between You and Me is read by Susan Bennett. Bennett did a great job reading the multiple characters in this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Marcella
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