Books like The year of living famously by Laura Caldwell
Kyra Felis, a thoughtful clothing designer who prefers reading to paparazzi, marries the up‑and‑coming Hollywood actor Declan McKenna out of love. Her ordinary life spirals when Declan’s career catapults him into stardom, thrusting Kyra into the glare of celebrity by association. As she navigates the dizzying changes—unexpected ad contracts, invasive media attention, and a life no longer her own—Kyra struggles to maintain her genuine pleasures: a quiet café glass of wine, intimate friends, and the creative freedom that made her artful. When Declan’s fame turns dangerous, Kyra questions whether she can survive more than a year of living famously.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Laura Caldwell
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