And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

And the Crowd Went Wild is a Chicago Stars novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, centred on a second-chance romance between quarterback Clint Garrett and actress Dancy Flynn. Its premise combines former sweethearts, forced proximity and a slow rekindling amid personal and professional complications.

At a glance

A Chicago Stars romance pairing quarterback Clint Garrett with actress Dancy Flynn.
The story revisits a teenage relationship after nearly twenty years apart.
Listed tropes include second-chance romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity and childhood sweethearts.
The plot description also mentions a rescue dog, a local woman in trouble and family interference.

Price

£17.16Save 22%

Reference price: ~~£22.00~~

Price checked: 12 Nov 2026

View offer

Pros and cons

Pros

The second-chance premise gives the central relationship a shared past and an explicit source of tension.
The supplied customer summary praises the characterisation, emotional story and writing style.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Avon
Publication date	26 Mar. 2026
Language	English
Print length	352 pages

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	466 g
Dimensions	25.4 x 5.08 x 6.86 cm

Identifiers
ISBN-10	006324862X
ISBN-13	978-0063248625

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a second-chance romance with a quarterback and an actress.
Fans of forced proximity, childhood-sweetheart and enemies-to-lovers tropes.
Readers interested in a relationship-focused story with personal and career complications.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a book without romantic or emotional relationship drama.
Readers who prefer standalone premises without series framing. The listing identifies this as a Chicago Stars novel.

And the Crowd Went Wild: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 2,858 ratings

5 stars74%74%
4 stars18%18%
3 stars7%7%
2 stars1%1%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the story as emotional and engrossing, with particular praise for the characters and writing. One reported response notes that the romantic relationship builds slowly. That gradual pace may suit readers who enjoy relationship development over time, while those wanting an immediately established romance may prefer a faster build. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, but ratings alone do not explain individual opinions.

Positive themes

Customer feedback praises the characterisation, emotional storyline and writing style.
The supplied feedback describes the story as engrossing and highlights its gradual romantic development.

Frequently asked questions

What is And the Crowd Went Wild about?

It follows actress Dancy Flynn and Chicago Stars quarterback Clint Garrett, former teenage sweethearts brought back into one another’s lives after nearly twenty years apart.

Which romance tropes are listed?

The listing names second-chance romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity and childhood sweethearts.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 352 pages.

Who publishes this edition, and when is it listed for publication?

The supplied details name Avon as publisher and give a publication date of 26 Mar. 2026.