PUBLIC RELATIONS

Listeners will enjoy the serendipitous timing that allows a young PR professional named Rose to land a new client: Archie Fox, a famous singer-songwriter. To gain publicity, Rose suggests a faux romance between Archie and an up-and-coming indie star. But in staging the romance, Rose begins to question her real feelings for Archie, feelings that threaten her career. Narrator Holly Chandler does a superb job contrasting Rose's smooth inner monologues with her awkward interactions as she experiences the triumphs and struggles of having her first client. A similar juxtaposition defines the two sides of Rose's best friend, Harper, a confident artist one minute and a squealing fan girl the next. The humor of the story shines as Chandler seamlessly transitions between the characters, especially the posh singer and Rose. A.L.C. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2017]