The Soap Opera Blunder

· The New Beginnings Book 1 · Krista Wagner
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Lights, Camera, Awkward!

For Ali, landing an Emmy for her soap opera role has been a longtime dream, and this year, it feels within reach. That is, until Luke Carter walks onto set – the ex who broke her heart ten years ago. Now, she has to act like she's falling for him all over again--on screen! When Luke acts blameless, Ali's frustration and inability to ignore how endearing he is leads to embarrassing blunders. How can she possibly maintain her carefully constructed walls when the lines between their scripted romance and the undeniable sparks igniting between are becoming blurred?

Luke is excited about starting his new career, but it's hard to work alongside Ali, the only woman he ever loved, the woman who ghosted him for no reason. When the director orders them to practice their lines outside of work, Luke does his best to remain professional, but the past they both thought happened is not all it seems as the truth is revealed through fumbling lines, both on and off camera!

The Soap Opera Blunder is a clean & wholesome romantic comedy. The New Beginnings Series books are clean & wholesome romantic comedies featuring forced proximity, second chances, HEA's, and lovable, recurring characters. This series is best if read in order, but each story can be read as a standalone.

*Previously published as Sweet Liberty

 

Lights, Camera, Awkward! For Ali, landing an Emmy for her soap opera role has been a longtime dream, and this year, it feels within reach. That is, until Luke Carter walks onto set – the ex who broke her heart ten years ago. Now, she has to act like she's falling for him all over again--on screen...

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6 reviews
Jeanne Richardson
January 7, 2025
I've read several books written by Cristina Ryan; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the seventh book in the Holiday Romance Series; it is a stand-alone short story. The story is about Ali & Luke.
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Barbara Campbell
January 8, 2026
The soap opera blunder is a fun, light read with sweet romance and a cute behind the scenes TV vibe. The whole “famous soap star meets normal guy and has to figure out real life vs on-screen drama” thing works really well and never feels heavy. The characters are easy to like, the drama is more awkward funny than stressful, and it moves quickly, so it doesn’t drag. It’s clean, low angst, and perfect if you just want something cosy and feel good without thinking too hard. I received a free copy
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Amanda murphy
February 12, 2026
The Soap Opera Blunder is book 1 of The New Beginnings Series. The story was great, entertaining and interesting. The characters were likable and enjoyable. I really enjoyed this romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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About the author

Amazon bestselling author Cristina Ryan lives with her Marine Corp. veteran husband and an entertaining clan of pets. It takes a major sense of humor and a warm heart to fall in love, so those are the kinds of love stories she pens.

Cristina also writes YA Christian Suspense as Krista Wagner.


Amazon bestselling author Cristina Ryan lives with her Marine Corp. veteran husband and an entertaining clan of pets. It takes a major sense of humor and a warm heart to fall in love, so those are the kinds of love stories she pens. Cristina also writes YA Christian Suspense as Krista Wagner.

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