Star Shipped: A Witty and Emotional Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Between Two Sci-Fi TV Show Costars

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Editorial Reviews Review “Cat Sebastian’s writing positively sings. Filled with heart and humor, STAR SHIPPED is an absolute masterclass in enemies-to-lovers yearning. I couldn’t love Simon and Charlie more.” - BK Borison, New York Times bestselling author of First Time Caller and Good Spirits "Nobody does a road trip romance like Cat Sebastian! Star Shipped has all the humour, found family and quiet moments of agonising tenderness that Sebastian does so well--and in Simon it also has the most spiteful and delightful wet-cat hero I've ever come across, and I'm completely obsessed with him . This book is a tremendously enjoyable tale of growth, vulnerability, and what it means to be trusted with someone's story. I'll be rereading it whenever I need a sweet, sharp-edged dose of joy." - Freya Marske, USA Today bestselling author "There's a slow burn, and then there's a Cat Sebastian slow burn, which is where I would spend the rest of my life if I could. Told with such exquisite, specific, tender care, Simon and Charlie's journey from homoerotically shipped costars and on-set enemies to friends and full-blown lovers is such a joy. Star Shipped is one of those books that will burrow its way into your heart and never, ever leave." - Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped “Exquisite to read… The wonderful banter, sexy scenes, and tender care that are hallmarks of Sebastian’s ( You Should Be So Lucky , an LJ Best Book) historical romances also shine in her first contemporary romance, another outstanding queer love story.” - Library Journal (starred review) “Sebastian, beloved for her queer historical romances, makes her contemporary debut with this slightly steamy, banter-filled enemies-to-lovers story… Her top-notch character development is just as compelling in a 21st-century setting, as is her ability to portray deep, tender emotional connections between two people who are learning to truly see each other… a warm and masterful story that proves Sebastian is adept at cozy chemistry, no matter the time period… A swoonworthy contemporary gay romance from a beloved historical-romance author.” - Kirkus, Starred Review "No one builds characters like Sebastian does. The amount of love and care that has gone into these men is unreal. I couldn't not fall for Simon if you paid me a million dollars." - TJ Alexander, USA Today bestselling author of A Gentleman's Gentleman "After delighting readers with her resplendent historical romances, Sebastian ( You Should Be So Lucky , 2024) turns to contemporary romance with equally radiant results. Longtime fans and new readers alike will be captivated by the author’s signature mix of snappy wit and smoldering sensuality as well as her new book’s endearing duo of grumpy and sunshine protagonists. Simon and Charlie's relatable struggles with trust, belonging, and such mental health issues as social anxiety help elevate this love story to something exceptional in every way." - Booklist, starred review “ Star Shipped is a dazzling rom-com that makes you laugh through the banter and cry through the softness. With her signature warmth and wit, Cat Sebastian writes the love we all want: someone who knows every messy bit of your heart and stays anyway. The sort of romance that makes you fall in love with falling in love all over again!”  - Chip Pons, author of Winging It with You "Cat Sebastian is an author at the absolute top of her game.” - Erin Sterling, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Hex “Cat Sebastian has a place on my keeper shelf!” - Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author About the Author Cat Sebastian is an award-winning author of queer romance. Cat’s books include Star Shipped, We Could Be So Good and You Should Be So Lucky , and have received starred reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist . We Could Be So Good won a Lambda Literary Award in 2024. In her spare time, she acquires too many houseplants and misplaces things.

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Intended for adult readers (18+).

Adult contemporary M/M romance between TV costars features explicit sexual content, emotional vulnerability, and mental health themes including social anxiety. Humorous and heartfelt tone.