Waiting in the Wings
Jenna McGovern has trained her whole life for the stage, and right after graduation she lands an understudy role in a Broadway show. Life in New York theater is dazzling and demanding, and so is the show's star, who draws Jenna into an unexpected romance. A sapphic coming-into-your-own love story set behind the curtain.
About This Book
Waiting in the Wings is a contemporary romance novel by Melissa Brayden, first published in 2011 by Bold Strokes Books. It runs 249 pages. Readers can expect slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 249 pages
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A young Broadway understudy finds her life transformed when she begins an unexpected romance with the show's star.
- Readers who enjoy theater-based romances
- Fans of slow-burn narratives
- Inspirational
- Features Slow Burn
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on secondary characters
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Implied power dynamic given the roles of understudy and star.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Jenna McGovern has spent her life preparing for the stage. Her big break comes immediately after graduation when she lands an understudy position in a Broadway show. As she adjusts to the fast-paced, demanding world of New York theater, she finds herself drawn to the show's star, leading to a journey of self-discovery and romance behind the curtain.
Central Conflict
Navigating professional demands in the high-stakes Broadway environment while managing an unexpected romantic relationship with a superior/co-worker.
Setting
New York City, Broadway theater.
Strengths
- Clear professional setting
- Focused character arc
Consider before reading
- Limited information on secondary characters
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Melissa Brayden
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Bold Strokes Books
- Published
- 2011
- Length
- 249 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781602825611
- ISBN-10
- 1602825610
Waiting in the Wings: quick answers
- Who wrote Waiting in the Wings?
- Waiting in the Wings was written by Melissa Brayden.
- When was Waiting in the Wings published?
- Waiting in the Wings was first published in 2011 by Bold Strokes Books.
- What genre is Waiting in the Wings?
- Waiting in the Wings is a contemporary romance novel, with slow burn.
- How many pages is Waiting in the Wings?
- Waiting in the Wings is 249 pages long.
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