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Crazy Scripted Love
- Author
- Elizabeth Drummond
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 4 June 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 48 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Lucie and Elliot don’t trust each other, but as they’re forced together to work on a script that could launch both of their dream careers, the sparks flying between them are impossible to deny…
“Sexy, funny and just PERFECT for the holidays!” Reader Review ★★★★★
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The real story happens behind the scenes…
Lucie is overworked and underappreciated. She’s sick of putting her life on hold to be available to her boss 24/7, all in the hopes of finally landing her dream job as a film producer. When she gets the chance to fly to New York and work on a major movie script she’s determined not to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way.
Elliot is overlooked and overqualified. If he can re-work the script into something award-worthy, he’ll finally get the chance to direct his own films. The stakes couldn’t be higher, so the last thing he needs is some upstart amateur from London swooping in.
Cue the bickering and late-night rewrites. The more Lucie and Elliot are forced together the more sparks begin to fly, and soon they realise they might just make the perfect pair— but, soon they’ll find themselves tested in ways they never could have imagined …
Can they come together to script their very own happily-ever-after, or is this love story destined to end in tragedy?
Tropes
Workplace rivalry
Enemies-to-lovers
London and New York set
Slow burn angst
HEA guaranteed
“I have a new favorite book boyfriend…” Reader Review ★★★★★
“Studio shenanigans, sexy screenwriters: this one has ALL the feels.” Natalie Cox
“Don't miss this love letter to movies and NYC!” Eleanor Goymer
“smart and delightfully funny” Hannah Doyle
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR CRAZY SCRIPTED LOVE:
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A glamorous setting, a gorgeous slow burn romance. You're going to want to be in that writer's room as Lucie and Elliot's story unfolds. Don't miss this love letter to movies and NYC! Eleanor Goymer, author of The Plot Twist
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“This book has it all! The chemistry sizzles off the page right from their fabulous meet-cute involving flying pieces of croissant (trust me it works!). I raced through the last few chapters, as Elizabeth tortured us with a will-they won't-they ending but I'm pleased to report it MORE than delivered. I defy anyone to read it and not fall in love with Lucie and Elliot and their New York romance.” Christina Pishiris, author of Bad Boy Summer
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“A delicious meet-cute, surprising rivals, forced proximity wrapped up in escapist will they, won't they, won’t they make it work spice… Brilliant read!” Ella Cook, author of The Cinnamon Spellbook Bakery
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“Studio shenanigans, sexy screenwriters, the Manhattan skyline and smart women finishing on top: this one has ALL the feels…” Natalie Cox, author of It Takes Two
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“Crazy Scripted Love was the first Elizabeth Drummond I’ve read and it will not be the last. I enjoyed it so much! A very smart and delightfully funny romcom with a generous slice of New York thrown in for good measure? Yes please! Hannah Doyle, author of The Long Haul
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PRAISE FOR ELIZABETH DRUMMOND:
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'Elizabeth Drummond knows how to craft the perfect, broody, swoon-worthy hero.’ Camilla Isley, author of Opposites Attract
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‘The perfect opposites attract feel-good read.’ Heidi Swain, author of Best Summer Ever
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‘Warming and lighthearted! Megan Clawson, author of Falling Hard for the Royal Guard
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‘A properly joyful caper of heads vying with hearts. A lovely funny uplifting read.’
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Pernille Hughes, author of Ten Years
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‘Great fun, a wonderfully escapist and laugh-out-loud read’ Emily Kerr, author of Read Between the Lines
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Details
- Author
- Elizabeth Drummond
- Narrator
- Laura Brydon
- Duration
- 11 hours 48 minutes
- Release Date
- 4 June 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008798161
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Modern and Contemporary romance, Romance: workplace, Romantic comedies, Romance: enemies to lovers, Romance: unintentional or forced proximity, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: sense of place
Synopsis
Lucie and Elliot don’t trust each other, but as they’re forced together to work on a script that could launch both of their dream careers, the sparks flying between them are impossible to deny… “Sexy, funny and just PERFECT for the holidays!” Reader Review ★★★★★ _______________ The real story happens behind the scenes… Lucie is overworked and underappreciated. She’s sick of putting her life on hold to be available to her boss 24/7, all in the hopes of finally landing her dream job as a film producer. When she gets the chance to fly to New York and work on a major movie script she’s determined not to let anything, or anyone, stand in her way. Elliot is overlooked and overqualified. If he can re-work the script into something award-worthy, he’ll finally get the chance to direct his own films. The stakes couldn’t be higher, so the last thing he needs is some upstart amateur from London swooping in. Cue the bickering and late-night rewrites. The more Lucie and Elliot are forced together the more sparks begin to fly, and soon they realise they might just make the perfect pair— but, soon they’ll find themselves tested in ways they never could have imagined … Can they come together to script their very own happily-ever-after, or is this love story destined to end in tragedy? Tropes Workplace rivalry Enemies-to-lovers London and New York set Slow burn angst HEA guaranteed “I have a new favorite book boyfriend…” Reader Review ★★★★★ “Studio shenanigans, sexy screenwriters: this one has ALL the feels.” Natalie Cox “Don't miss this love letter to movies and NYC!” Eleanor Goymer “smart and delightfully funny” Hannah Doyle
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