The Understudy: A Backstage Romance

By Viola Smart

A contemporary forbidden romance set in the world of musical theater.

Maxine Ryan is trying to save her career on stage from the wreckage of her messy divorce when she meets North Portman, the handsome young understudy for her costar.

North seems like the perfect distraction, but a scandal within the cast inspires a directorial decree: there is to be no romantic contact among cast and crew.

Now North and Max must decide whether to fight the undeniable chemistry between them or to risk their careers for one more night of passion.

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The Backstage Romance series follows a group of interconnected couples as they navigate careers and relationships in the theater.

Each book in the series can stand alone, but subsequent novels may contain spoilers for certain events in their predecessors. As such, reading in order is strongly recommended.

18+ (Open Door)
M/F Pairing
HEA
See violasmart.com for Content Warnings

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCTPSHNV
• ISBN13: 9798287649647
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"