REVIEW: Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury

Oxford Star by Laura Bradbury is a funny second chance love story that will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. Let me tell you a little bit about Lucy and Jack.

Lucy and Jack were a couple years ago, until Jack broke her heart. When Lucy accepts a scholarship to Oxford to earn her law degree, she is shocked and angry to see that the person sitting next to her for the trip is none other than Jack. Lucy is can’t stand the sight of Jack, but she needs to put him out of her mind and do what is best for herself and her family. Lucy only gets madder when she finds out that Jack is going to Oxford because of his connections.

Jack’s biggest regret was leaving Lucy, but trying to hide his panic attaches from her, he felt like he had no choice. Never thinking that he would see Lucy again, he was shocked to see her at Oxford. He knows that financally she needs help, but she won’t accept it from him. Can he get over his panic attacks and start to live life again, and can Lucy see past her hurt and give Jack another chance? Can they both find fame together and find love and harmony together?

Hot enemies to lovers book. Highly recommended read.

Book Info:

Publication: March 6, 2023 | Grape Books |

A Harry-Styles-famous rock star takes refuge from crippling panic attacks at Oxford University, only to find himself face to face with the crush whose life he ruined.

JACK
Rock stars shouldn’t suffer from debilitating panic attacks, but I’m barely hanging on by my famous fingernails. That’s why I leverage the name I despise to study my childhood love of astronomy. Just one term at Oxford? Problem solved.

Too bad my pre-stardom life reappears to haunt me in the form of Lucy Snow, the sharp-tongued, opulent-bodied woman I can’t seem to forget. This would be the perfect opportunity to make amends for stealing her fantasy four years ago, except Lucy’s love for me has turned to loathing.

When she refuses my financial help, I have a wonderful, dangerous idea…

LUCY
Jack Seary stole my dream of a singing career and made it his reality. When he trampled my heart, he also taught me a lesson: being selfless and hardworking makes me Cinderella without the goddamn glass slipper.

Now this infuriating thief of a man thinks I’ll pretend to be his girlfriend to dispel tabloid rumors? Ha!

Oxford Star is an enemies-to-lovers, fake dating, second chance, celebrity / rock star romance with a plus sized heroine and panic / anxiety rep. Brace yourself for a SLOW-BURN (but steamy!) romance that explores the complexity of love, dreams, and redemption under the dreaming spires of Oxford University.