Author: Denise Hunter
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Genre: Christian Fiction, Contemporary Romance,
Source: Library
My Review:
Denise Hunter is an auto-read author for me. I know I am getting a good story when I pick up her books. Love, Unscripted is the perfect summer/beach read.
Chloe and Liam's first meeting is hilarious, as is their first in-person meeting. These set the stage for a realistic portrayal of enemies to more and learning that stereotypes aren't necessarily reality.
Read for:
š„slow build relationship
š„enemies to lovers
š„Fake dating
š„small town
š„strong characters
š„opposites attract
š„realistic angst and broken people
š„doses of humor throughout the story
Parts I didn't enjoy:
š„misunderstandings based on assumptions
š„miscommunication
š„Chloe being in her brother's relationship
Overall, I enjoyed this story, and it left me with all the happy feels. I highly recommend it.
★★★★/5
Synopsis (Goodreads):
She thought she’d scripted the perfect
boyfriend. But she’s convinced that the actor cast to play him doesn’t
know a thing about real love. Frustrated with the sad state of her
dating life, restaurateur Chloe Culpepper penned a single romance novel
featuring the man of her dreams. Upon the book’s publication, the hero
resonated with thousands of women, catapulting the book to the top of
the bestsellers list and earning the novel a movie option. Chloe is
thrilled a production company wants to bring her movie to the big screen
and film it right in her hometown, Stillwater Bay, South Carolina. But
when the producer casts Liam Hamilton—a notorious Hollywood playboy—for
the part of her beloved Ledger, she’s appalled. He’s just like her
unfaithful ex-boyfriend—and her duplicitous father. How can Liam
possibly understand, much less portray, the wonderful character who
captured her heart and made her readers swoon? An embarrassing and
contentious first meeting does little to allay Chloe’s fears about Liam.
The man hasn’t even read her book! But one thing she she must win him
over if she’s to influence his role and save the integrity of her movie.
Due to the deceitful tabloids and, okay, some minor commitment issues,
Liam Hamilton’s reputation—and career—is in jeopardy. On the advice of
his manager and best friend, he offers a bargain with the wholesome
author of his upcoming if she will appear in public as his steady
girlfriend during the making of the movie, he will take her direction on
the role of Ledger. Could a little quid pro quo offer a solution to
both of their problems? Or will the bargain cause more trouble than
either of them could’ve possibly imagined?
She's becoming an auto-read author for me, too. And I'm really looking forward to reading this one. It's at the top of my summer reading list. :D
ReplyDeleteLark, yay! I am sure you will enjoy it :)
DeleteThere's something so comforting about diving into a book from an author you know will deliver. I'm glad this one was another hit!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ethan!
DeleteWonderful review Cindy! I'm so excited to read this one! Have a wonderful weekend and a very Happy Mother's Day!š
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan, same to you!
DeleteThanks for sharing, seems like a good read
ReplyDeletePooja, I really enjoyed it!
DeleteThat looks like the perfect book to take to the beach.
ReplyDeleteHarvee, 100%!
DeleteAny book that has a beachy theme catches my attention.
ReplyDeleteSame!
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