You Get What You Give: a retro romantic comedy

Karen Grey

Apr 2022 · Carolina Classics Book 2 · HOME COOKED BOOKS

About this ebook

Fans of 1990's shows like Dawson's Creek and Friends will love this throwback rom-com!

From insta-attraction to insta-hate. All that and a bag of chips. 

In a sleepy southern coastal town crowned the Hollywood of the East, worlds collide and sparks fly when fate sets up two TV casting directors as accidental rivals.

It’s not just that the town isn’t quite big enough for the two of them. Violet Davenport brings deep roots, local allies, and old-fashioned Southern charm to the table. Nate Fowler’s got deep pockets, tech knowhow, and a family that’s worked in movies since the silent film days.

For their businesses—and their hearts—to survive, they'll have to overcome both a bitter hostility and a sweet insta-attraction.

In this enemies-to-lovers, new-in-town, one-night-stand improbable love story, a boss lady and a Hollywood bad boy find that you only get as good as you give.

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★★★★★ “Loved the one-night stand plus enemies-to-lovers: ‘oops the person I just slept with turns is now my biggest business rival--RIGHT NEXT DOOR.’” - NYT best-selling author Cathryn Fox

★★★★★ “This enemies-to-lovers, small-town retro romance is bursting with nineties pop-culture fun, deep-seated friendship, and lots of spice!” - Bookbub review

★★★★★ "I don’t want to wait… to gush about this book! You Get What You Give by Karen Grey was a nostalgic romantic throwback to my teenage years that did crazy good things to my heart." - Goodreads review

★★★★★ “Smexy tension, banter and wonderful personalities.” - Bookbub review

​​★★★★★ “Dust off your MMMbop cassette single and spritz on your Gap Grass fragrance spray we are going back to the 90s… When I say I loved this book I mean I LOVED it!!! It really did remind me of a 90s dramedy where one episode in an ensemble cast focuses on one couple.” - Goodreads review

​​★★★★★ “Violet's hot one night stand turns out to be her rival in this enemies-to-lovers romance! Nate is looking to find his purpose in life and a place where he fits in. Loved how they fought everywhere but the bedroom. Bossy Nate is HOT!!!” - Bookbub review

★★★★★ “As soon as I finished the prequel to the "Carolina Classics" series, I knew the series and characters were going to be all that and a bag of chips. "You Get What You Give" is a fun and nostalgic story set in the late 1990s that brought me back to my favorite era.” - Bookbub review

★★★★★ “An absolute must-read… You’ll be hooked and like me, chomping at the bit for the next book in the series!” - Goodreads review

enemies to lovers coastal romance, found family small town feel good fiction, business rivals love triangle romcom, lighthearted friendship womens fiction, television behind the scenes novel, left at the altar one night stand romcom, beach read new in town insta attraction

Ratings and reviews

Okay, this is your new favorite series! Nope, don’t argue. This is it. I was worried for about two seconds that I was going to miss the Boston Classics too much, nothing could measure up, I’d never find anything I enjoyed as much, but I was wrong. You Get What You Give, the first in fantastic, terrific, marvelous, extremely talented author Karen’s Grey new Carolina Classics series picks up, takes off, and totally satisfies. All opinions are my own.

Fantastic book one in the Carolina Classics series. The crew is still somewhat together trying to adult and figure out their lives. Some are trying to break away while others are fighting to keep them all together. Nate and Violets initial meeting is not hot hot…one night, no strings. However, that may come back to bite both of them.

Enjoyed reading this story, the characters and storyline are outstanding.

About the author

KAREN GREY writes vintage romantic comedies with smart sassy heroines and hunky heroes. Her award-winning Boston Classics series of 80's throwback standalone romances is now complete. Her retro 90's series set in Coastal NC debuts in 2022. To get the latest news, join her VIP club: followkarengrey.com.