Influence: A modern take on Austen's Persuasion A hilarious, modern romantic comedy inspired by Jane Austen's Persuasion. There are some perks to being a rock star. The money, the adoring fans, the grammy—rubbing it in my ex’s beautiful face. Five years ago, April Rain dumped me after her celebrity father convinced her I wasn’t rich or famous enough to date a pop star. Now everything has changed. She's left the spotlight and I've made a name for myself. I don't mind watching her squirm as I flirt with her friends at my beach house or catching her sneakily check me out when she thinks I’m not looking. The only drawback? We’re expected to sing a duet at my best friend’s wedding. How am I supposed to write a love song with the woman who broke my heart? How do I keep pretending that I’m over her?
