Adulation: a Novel

Celebrity screenwriter Danny Masters has the world at his feet. Hes dating a movie-star bombshell and his latest screenplay is a shoe-in for an Oscar. But hes empty. With few accomplishments to her credit, longtime bookstore employee Sunny Smith celebrates her fortieth birthday by setting forty goals for herself. Sleeping with her writing idol, Danny Masters, makes the list. At the premiere of Dannys new film, the two have a brief but enchanting exchange outside the theater. And after Danny insults the audience during the post-screening QA session, hes thrilled to see Sunny in his autograph line. But as he gently takes her hand,