The Gravity Between Us

New Adult Contemporary Romance

By: Kristen Zimmer

Narrated by: Madeline Pell, Kelly Burke

New Adult novel: recommended for 17+ due to mature themes and sexual content.

Where does friendship stop and love begin?

At just 19, Kendall Bettencourt is Hollywood’s hottest young starlet, with the world at her feet–but behind the glamour and designer dresses is a girl who longs for normal.

Payton Taylor is Kendall’s best friend since childhood, and the one person who reminds her of who she really is–her refuge from the craziness of celebrity life.

With her career taking off, Kendall moves Payton to LA to help keep her sane. But Payton is hiding a secret that could make everything ten times worse. Because to her, Kendall is more than a best friend–she is the only girl that she has ever loved.

Just as they need each other more than ever, they’ll have to answer the question of where friendship stops and love begins? And find out whether the feelings they have can survive the mounting pressure of fame…

The Gravity Between Us is a daring, romantic, emotional story about friendship, love, and finding the courage to be yourself in a crazy world.

©2024 Kristen Zimmer (P)2024 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Critic reviews

"The characters here are so likeable that I was desperate for them to get together, but it's clear to see why they were hesitant about taking such a major step after being friends for so long. Speaking of likeable characters, there's a wonderful supporting cast, and it's really interesting to read a novel with so many well-drawn and sympathetic people in it. The tension—and there's plenty of it—comes from the balance between the pair's feelings for each other and the challenges Kendall faces, especially, as an A list celebrity trying to deal with the paparazzi and adoring fans… I also thought the Hollywood setting was very well described and felt incredibly realistic. It's also got one of the best endings I've read for ages, which had me jumping to my feet I was so excited. Overall, this is certainly the best New Adult book I've read. Massive recommendation for all." BookBag

"The Gravity Between Us is a fantastic read—humorous, romantic and daring. Kristen's writing style is engaging and honest. In Payton and Kendall, she's succeeded in creating characters whom you care about instantly. And her portrayal of their relationship is beautifully rendered. I loved the Hollywood angle, the question of how one learns to deal with other people's reactions to same sex relationships and the idea of the zany game that is celebrity. For me, The Gravity Between Us is a must-read new adult novel! I can't wait to read Kristen Zimmer's next book! 5 Stars!" Kimtalksbooks.com

"Tackling some hard subjects, this book was a wonderful foray into the world of the New Adult genre for me… It was a fast paced read for me because I found the characters so engaging. Because I liked the characters so much, I really wanted to see if they were going to end up together!" A Bookish Affair

Better the second time around.

I listened to this book several years ago and it fast became one of my faves. I loved the characters and the well written storyline, but the narration wasn't bringing the characters to life for me. The old narration didn't do the story justice. After listening to this version I fell in love with this book all over again. The new narration brings the story and characters to life in a whole different way. A must listen. I also highly recommend Zimmer's second book, When Sparks Fly, another story of young love and struggle from this talented author.