Service Entrance

De: Kiki Astor

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Service Entrance
A Summer Romance by Kiki Astor

A disgraced debutante. A mysterious man with a secret identity. A seaside estate full of scandal.

Former It Girl and fallen fashion designer Cordelia “Coco” Winthrop needs a lifeline. When she lands a job as personal assistant to the glamorous and impossible Lucrezia Wilde, Coco swaps her old life of front-row seats and champagne flutes for flower deliveries, errand lists, and the hidden chaos of a celebrity’s inner circle.

Lucrezia’s home—an oceanfront estate tucked inside the exclusive enclave of Montecito, California—is nothing short of breathtaking. But behind the couture loungewear and private chefs, this glittering world runs on secrets. And none is more dangerous than Ash, the devastatingly attractive man Coco can’t seem to stay away from—who may or may not be Lucrezia’s estranged ex-husband, the infamous Hemlocke Wilde.

As Coco’s old money instincts clash with Montecito’s new money madness, she’s pulled into a maze of family drama and high-society intrigue. With her heart—and her future—on the line, Coco must confront her past, protect her boss, and decide if love is worth the risk… even when it comes with a fake name and a very complicated backstory.

Packed with forbidden romance, secret identities, and lush garden parties, Service Entrance is a smart, sexy summer read full of slow-burn chemistry, emotional growth, witty banter, and a satisfying happily ever after.

Perfect for fans of:

• Glamorous settings and elite lifestyles

• Steamy romance with emotional depth

• Enemies-to-lovers and opposites attract

• Women’s fiction with a romantic core

• Rich people behaving badly

• Found family, revenge plots, and second chances

If you love romance with bite, heroine reinvention arcs, and books that feel like sipping rosé in a scandalous garden, Service Entrance is your next favorite obsession.

A Stylish Page-Turner with Local Flavor

What an absolute delight! Service Entrance had me hooked from the very first page. The characters are quirky, layered, and so vividly drawn that I felt like I was eavesdropping on real conversations over cocktails at The Good Lion or grabbing a latte on Coast Village Road.

The plot is full of intrigue and little surprises—it keeps you turning the pages while still feeling warm and clever. I loved the way Astor wove Santa Barbara and Montecito into the story, sprinkling in all the familiar landmarks we know and love. Each mention felt like a wink to locals and a glamorous invitation to those who aren’t.

It’s witty, stylish, and fun—like a beach day that turns into a starry night dinner party. Kiki Astor has crafted a story that’s as charming as it is intriguing, and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

Kiki writes beautifully!

The writing was evocative, sometimes even poetic prose, with witty, playful observations slipped in throughout. The author created amazing sense of place, and characters that were very clear and realistic. I actually work at a PA to a high net worth individual, and chuckled at many of the employers quirks and tasks assigned to the protagonist.

I didn't mind the AI narrator, although would absolutely vote for a human one that understands nuance and pacing.

The two pieces of criticism I have are that the character, who's clearly intelligent, resourceful and intuitive, never puts two and two together about her love interest's mysterious secret. He gives obvious hints throughout. It's also unbelievable that it's only near the end of the book that she sees a photo of the employer's ex-husband.

My biggest criticism is that I was horrified by the protagonist's egregious callousness regarding the quinceanera dress. From the time she promised to make it, she shrugged it off and put her own emotions and puzzling over the obvious ahead of working on the dress that she'd promised a hardworking man who wanted to make his daughter happy. I kept shouting at my phone "What about the dress?!?!" It made me not care that much if she got her happy ever after, when she was so selfishly unconcerned about the young girl's dress and her promise to Luis.

I'll purchase another book of Kiki's, though. The writing was irresistible.

Great Ventura/ SB county Vibe!

The author had a lovely way of really setting a scene making you feel like you were in various locations. All of the characters were multidimensional and had beautiful arch’s. I enjoyed it throughly. I disliked the AI saying one hundred and one over and over and its mispronunciation of Spanish, but appreciate that AI made it possible for me to listen to it. Tech aside, the book is great.

kiki's subtle whit

I follow Kiki on the socials and this is the first book I listed to. while the narrator is AI, not flawless, I was able to pick up on Kiki's whit and humor. While the plot line did become predictable at the end, I kept reading because I loved the characters, the cheekiness, and the ease of listening/reading. Well Done Auntie Kiki! I will read the next one soon.