Kate McPhee never could have imagined herself taking the
plunge and crossing the big blue sea to become part of
such a sinful world better known as Soap City, U.S.A., but
what else is a girl to do when she finds her best friend
in the sack with her lover? Life is not supposed to be
this complicated, especially for a brilliant London stage
actress in her prime. With her tail between her legs, Kate
embarks on a rollercoaster ride complete with twists and
turns that even a theatre trained actress would have a
hard time performing.
As she begins her new career on the set of Live for
Tomorrow, Kate soon discovers that being a soap actress
takes much more than just beauty and brains. Make-up
artists, costume designers, and egocentric actors all
contribute to the ever changing scenery as the camera
steadily rolls. If only Kate could forget what happened
back in London and move on with her life. Being the woman
scorned is never the roll a girl wants to play.
Luckily, Kate finds solace in the camaraderie of her
eclectic group of friends, including her make-up artist
and confidant, Christine. So what Kate has to play a
lesbian cop on national television! Although, it does make
finding a man a little tricky since half the world thinks
she swings the other way. What seems to be a lost cause
turns into a dream come true when a sexy new actor strolls
on the set and sparks begin to fly. Has Kate finally met
the man of her dreams? Only time will tell!
Hughes' debut novel is just the right blend of humor and
passion. The characters are so likeable that the reader
often forgets they are just make-believe. Being a veteran
of the soap opera world, Hughes gives the reader juicy
tidbits of life behind the scenes which is rarely
revealed. Laugh out-loud and downright comical! SOAPSUDS
is the perfect companion for a lazy, summer day lounging
at the pool.
From Emmy Award-winning actress Finola Hughes, a scathingly
funny novel that catapults readers into a soap opera.
Finola Hughes brings her intimate knowledge of soap operas-
she starred as Anna Devane on "General Hospital" and
Alexandra and Anna on "All My Children"--to the page in
this scathingly funny novel that catapults readers into the
world of daytime drama.
When British actress Kate McPhee
needs a life change, moving to Los Angeles to join the cast
of "Live For Tomorrow" is the answer. Like Alice falling
down the rabbit hole, though, she seems plunged into a
surreal world guided by nonsensical rules and populated
with outlandish characters. Her so-thin-they're-barely-
there co-stars seem to speak their own language and though
reigning diva Meredith Contini welcomes Kate to the set,
her claws are soon unsheathed when Kate's popularity
increases.
As Kate battles on-set politics, her off camera life
unravels. She forgets to feed the cat and is late to every
important date. But she's really in trouble when she begins
to fantasize about her best friend's hunky husband. The
line between soap opera and real life blurs as Kate tries
to hold onto what is true.
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