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albyatross's review against another edition
Got through two chapters, I can't do it. This has high reviews, but I agree w/the person saying "is this the same book as the rest of you have??".
Nora I get, she's just gone through a divorce, and really only wants to write and make meatloaf and get her kids from school.
Leo. Leo needs whole man disposal services. In two chapters he steals alcohol from Nora AT LEAST four times. Maybe he gets more personality later, but "actor who steals alcohol from a broke divorcee...and also breaks into her kitchen unwelcomed at least once" does NOT make me want to root for this man. Which isn't great for a romance novel. Trash, trash him.
Nora I get, she's just gone through a divorce, and really only wants to write and make meatloaf and get her kids from school.
Leo. Leo needs whole man disposal services. In two chapters he steals alcohol from Nora AT LEAST four times. Maybe he gets more personality later, but "actor who steals alcohol from a broke divorcee...and also breaks into her kitchen unwelcomed at least once" does NOT make me want to root for this man. Which isn't great for a romance novel. Trash, trash him.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abandonment and Alcoholism
karina_dreamsinwords's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Am I a hater-turned-sucker for a Hollywood romance???
Nora Hamilton is a screen writer for The Romance Channel, delivering those cheesy romance movies with its Happily Ever Afters. When a movie script based around her marriage and subsequent divorce gets optioned for the big screen, Nora plays host to a whole production team on her property as filming takes place. After filming ends, the movie's leading man Leo, offers Nora $1,000 per night to stay in her tea house for a week. Strapped for cash and thinking about her family, Nora agrees to Leo’s proposition. Will Nora’s close proximity and flirty banter with a Hollywood heatthrob lead to something more???
Nora Hamilton is a screen writer for The Romance Channel, delivering those cheesy romance movies with its Happily Ever Afters. When a movie script based around her marriage and subsequent divorce gets optioned for the big screen, Nora plays host to a whole production team on her property as filming takes place. After filming ends, the movie's leading man Leo, offers Nora $1,000 per night to stay in her tea house for a week. Strapped for cash and thinking about her family, Nora agrees to Leo’s proposition. Will Nora’s close proximity and flirty banter with a Hollywood heatthrob lead to something more???
"He was blind to my best qualities, and eventually I was too."
This quote broke a my heart a little bit. I think many people will be able to relate to this line specifically. It can be easy to lose ourselves in the midst of a relationship, but watching Nora grow and shine anew on her journey was beautiful. Her strength as a mother was inspiring. Leo’s relationship with Nora’s children was literally the cutest. I am an absolute höe for a story that features a strong bond between one's partner & their children. It really does something for me 🥵😮💨
I absolutely adored this book! Monaghan writes a beautiful novel with a sweet romance. The relationship and banter is something I truly enjoyed watching blossom on page.
This story left me feeling hopeful and smiling. I can definitely see myself rereading this when I need a fast paced pick me up that is for sure!!
PICK THIS UP IF YOU:
-love a forced proximity romance
-need a quick/fast paced read
-want some banter between the mmc+fmc
-adore strong familial bonds
-enjoy the Hollywood romance trope
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity and Cancer
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