Off Script: The must-read new second chance romance perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Abby Jimenez

Paperback Published on: 12/02/2026
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Synopsis

Can they rewrite their ending for a second chance?

Lara Francis has finally landed her big break. After years of bar jobs and awkward auditions, she’s been cast in her dream role – the Hollywood adaptation of her favourite book.

There’s just one catch… her co-star.

Avi Kumar is a global phenomenon. He’s an action hero superstar and now he’s taking the indie movie scene by storm too. But, he also happens to be the man who broke Lara’s heart.

On set, Lara is determined to prove that she’s moved on and won’t let anything, or anyone, keep her from the role of a lifetime. But when this leads to the Director encouraging them to work on their chemistry, Lara’s walls start to crumble. She’ll do anything to make sure they don’t fall.

In front of the camera, they're investigating a murder. Behind the scenes, it’s starting to look a lot more like a romance...

If you love...
Slow burn
Forced proximity
Second chance
Workplace
The acting world
... you're going to love Off Script.

Readers love Bianca Gillam...
‘Bianca Gillam delivers a fun, swoon-worthy rom-com full of laugh-out-loud moments’ ****
‘Perfect for fans of Emily Henry’ *****
‘Had me swooning and giddy from page 1’ *****
‘I can’t wait to see what Bianca writes next!’ *****
‘The perfect beachy binge read’ *****
‘An exciting new voice in contemporary romance’ *****
‘Adding Bianca Gillam to my must-read authors list!’ *****

Bianca Gillam’s slow burn enemies-to-lovers rom-com, Bad Publicity, is out now.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
  • ISBN: 9781526676481
  • Number of pages: 400
  • Dimensions: 196 x 126 x 28 mm
  • Weight: 277g
  • Languages: English

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Off Script
I was hooked from the very beginning!
I was hooked from the very beginning. A beautifully written, emotional, romantic and hopeful book. The authors writing style really appeals to me and I fel... READ MORE
BookGiraffe
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Off Script
cute romance
I really enjoyed the plot and flew through the book in a day, I felt the ending was a bit rushed and would have liked a longer epilogue.. but leading up to... READ MORE
Heather LT
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Off Script
Swoony and sweet second chance romance!
This had the perfect blend of familial relationship drama, complicated emotions and dealing with professional challenges, so it felt like a more emotional ... READ MORE
Jessica Wootten
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Off Script
I breezed right through this book
Bianca Gillam crafts a lovely, slow-burn second chance romance with Off Script. Struggling actress Lara finally gets her big break in the adaptation of her... READ MORE
Natalie
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Off Script
Cute, quick romcom in a Hollywood setting
Synopsis: Off Script follows Lara Francis, an actress who has finally landed her big break in a major film after years of struggling in the industry. Her ... READ MORE
Katie (@cozynatured)
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Off Script
movie star rom com
Cute Rom-com. Loved watching Lara become more self-aware and self-assertive. I enjoyed the focus on female friendships and platonic relationships too. This... READ MORE
Rebeccah Prince
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Off Script
A fun movie star romance
After thoroughly enjoying Bad Publicity I was really excited to pick up Bianca’s latest novel Off Script (with the most beautiful cover!!) Lara finally ... READ MORE
Rachel Salter
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Off Script
Unputdownable read
Lara Francis is a struggling actress and finally gets her big break. A part in a Hollywood film based on one of her favourite books. But when she goes to ... READ MORE
Michelle De Alwis
Off Script
Great story especially if you love acting and second chance romances
Lara is ecstatic to finally have landed her first big break in acting, in a Hollywood film as well! There is a catch though (of course), her co-star, and g... READ MORE
CrazyCatLadyReadsBooks
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Off Script
A quick, light romance with a sprinkling of Hollywood
This was an easy read. The plot moved along swiftly and I enjoyed the detail of the film set and glimpse into the industry in general. It was only at the e... READ MORE
Sarah Wilson
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