The Idea of You

Solène Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old owner of a prestigious Los Angeles art gallery, is reluctant to take her daughter Isabelle to see her favorite boy band, August Moon. But when her ex-husband backs out at the last minute, Solène steps in to chaperone the VIP meet-and-greet in Las Vegas—never anticipating that she will catch the eye of Hayes Campbell: twenty, clever, posh, and the band’s captivating lead singer. What begins as a series of clandestine, whirlwind hotel encounters quickly escalates into a passionate, globe-trotting relationship that shatters Solène’s carefully curated world. From the Côte d’Azur to Paris, London, and Miami, Hayes and Solène are pulled together by an undeniable emotional and physical chemistry. Yet as their romance becomes public knowledge, Solène finds herself and her teenage daughter thrust into the merciless crosshairs of internet virality, obsessive fans, and predatory tabloids. Poignant, seductive, and devastatingly real, The Idea of You is an unforgettable exploration of female desire, celebrity culture, and the heartbreak of loving in the public eye.