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An 831 Stories Romance

By: Leila Sales

Narrated by: Helen Laser

Emmy Gold—the frontwoman of an indie-sleaze breakout band who’s since gone solo—is back on tour with her former collaborator and first love, Bishop Ward. She's always trusted she can write a hit song, and now she’s finding out if she can rewrite her past.

Deja View, an iconic early-aughts indie trio that released one perfect album two decades ago, broke up at the peak of their stardom, thanks to an unexpected schism between Emmy, the lead singer, and Bishop, the bassist she yearned after for years. Since then, Emmy has gone on to a successful career as a singer-songwriter, one who never revisits her younger days—until a reunion tour to support their drummer’s medical bills forces her to reckon with who she and Bishop once were, and who they have since become.

Critic reviews

Sales brings high emotional stakes to this memorable tale of past regrets, misunderstandings, and new beginnings. With mesmerizing—and, refreshingly, slightly older—leads and a fun rock ’n’ roll backdrop, this is sure to win fans.