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I read this book based on the title alone. See, I have a secret (or maybe not-so-secret) love of geeky romances. Stories that are cute, quirky, and off-beat are some of my favorite to read. I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh has elements of cute and quirky, but at it’s heart is an unrequited love story between Raine and her best friend, Will.
Originally from Waco, Texas, Raine can’t wait to get to Hollywood and become an actress. She moves with her best friend and lands a few small parts. In a twist of fate, she meets a producer and his wife, who help her find her footing and take the struggle out of her career. At the same time that she meets the producers, she also meets Will.
Will is an all-American, hunky, boy-next-door actor and the best friend Raine has ever had. He’s protective of her and their friendship, even if she doesn’t realize how deep his feelings go. After a night of drunken bliss, their friendship falls apart, but they’re both too stubborn to work it out. Cue the angst!
I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh is such a fun title, but I am not sure it completely fits the story. While there are funny and cute parts, I think it is much more angsty than I imagined it would be. Once I realized this, I settled into the story and really enjoyed it. The banter helped to ease the angst, for sure.
Will and Raine’s childish behavior made me want to smack some sense into them both at times, but I loved seeing their story unfold, both in real-time and in flashbacks. I was rooting for them to work it out. After a decade in Hollywood, there is a lot of history and I enjoyed getting to know them and their friends. I could have used a little more geekiness in the story, but overall, I enjoyed it. This is my first book by Eden Butler and I will definitely be reading more!
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Originally from Waco, Texas, Raine can’t wait to get to Hollywood and become an actress. She moves with her best friend and lands a few small parts. In a twist of fate, she meets a producer and his wife, who help her find her footing and take the struggle out of her career. At the same time that she meets the producers, she also meets Will.
Will is an all-American, hunky, boy-next-door actor and the best friend Raine has ever had. He’s protective of her and their friendship, even if she doesn’t realize how deep his feelings go. After a night of drunken bliss, their friendship falls apart, but they’re both too stubborn to work it out. Cue the angst!
I’ve Seen You Naked and Didn’t Laugh is such a fun title, but I am not sure it completely fits the story. While there are funny and cute parts, I think it is much more angsty than I imagined it would be. Once I realized this, I settled into the story and really enjoyed it. The banter helped to ease the angst, for sure.
Will and Raine’s childish behavior made me want to smack some sense into them both at times, but I loved seeing their story unfold, both in real-time and in flashbacks. I was rooting for them to work it out. After a decade in Hollywood, there is a lot of history and I enjoyed getting to know them and their friends. I could have used a little more geekiness in the story, but overall, I enjoyed it. This is my first book by Eden Butler and I will definitely be reading more!
▸ ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.
▸ Order: Kindle | Paperback | iBooks | Nook
▸ For more reviews, visit
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