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sarahcophagus's review
4.0
Witty and cute - these characters really grew on me! The melodramatic climax was somewhat silly and contrived. It made their reconciliation rely a bit too much on external factors for my taste. But overall, this was a really wholesome celeb romance and gave me lots of warm fuzzies.
mspepesilva's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet! Low on the steam but cannot resist a MMC caring for the FMC when she’s sick.
littlemascara's review against another edition
4.0
It is no secret that I enjoy a good romance novel, and also the bad ones, but how I wish they were all as sharply written, charming and amusing as this. This is just a perfect execution.
adriftinfictionalworldval's review against another edition
5.0
“You know what, Richard? You’re all right.”
“As I said, Tig, I don’t half mind you either.”
fake relationship between actors to reform the bad boy actor's image with the good girl is genius and we need more
“As I said, Tig, I don’t half mind you either.”
fake relationship between actors to reform the bad boy actor's image with the good girl is genius and we need more
nannyf's review against another edition
4.0
This was a brilliant read with so much humour in its pages. The basis of the story is similar to ones I have read before, but it is written so much better.
Richard Troy's public image needs a boost, and his agent thinks up a brilliant plan. Well, brilliant from everyone else's point of view, but not Richard's. He has to appear to be romantically involved with Lainie Graham, a fellow theatrical actress who has previously been romantically linked to yet another of her co-stars.
Richard is best described as a grumpy git who fancies himself as a bit of a ladies man. But therein lies the problem. His previous liaisons, combined with the fallout from his bad temper, have led to him having a very poor image in the public eye. Lainie doesn't expect much from him, and that is proved to be right as they begin the charade.
Being theatrical people the language the characters use is absolutely brilliant throughout the story. The author, I believe, has either had a theatrical background herself, or is more than familiar with those working within the theatre. The language used makes for some hilarious moments throughout.
I really enjoyed this story and found myself laughing out loud on more than a few occasions.
Richard Troy's public image needs a boost, and his agent thinks up a brilliant plan. Well, brilliant from everyone else's point of view, but not Richard's. He has to appear to be romantically involved with Lainie Graham, a fellow theatrical actress who has previously been romantically linked to yet another of her co-stars.
Richard is best described as a grumpy git who fancies himself as a bit of a ladies man. But therein lies the problem. His previous liaisons, combined with the fallout from his bad temper, have led to him having a very poor image in the public eye. Lainie doesn't expect much from him, and that is proved to be right as they begin the charade.
Being theatrical people the language the characters use is absolutely brilliant throughout the story. The author, I believe, has either had a theatrical background herself, or is more than familiar with those working within the theatre. The language used makes for some hilarious moments throughout.
I really enjoyed this story and found myself laughing out loud on more than a few occasions.
falulatonks's review against another edition
4.0
REREAD: I'm not gonna lie, if I'd reviewed this the first time I read it, this would've gotten a 3-3.5 stars - I don't remember adoring it, though I liked it fine. Richard in particular is an incredibly prickly character, and when coming across this summary some time last year I thought 'yes, I probably didn't like that character'.
I'm not sure if it's the shine that Pretty Face has left over Parker's sharp and (somehow, simultaneously) warm writing, or if I was in exactly the right mood for this, or if I had just been in the wrong mood the first time - this is great. Incredibly readable, incredible chemistry. It's especially clear to me, on reread, that Richard and Lainie are not just excellent at dealing with each other's sniping or silliness, but also stupidly enjoy the extent to which the other doesn't give an inch. Their affection for each other is so palpable and such a blast to dig into, and the little bits where they show no-holds-barred, un-self-conscious regard are made extra wonderful for it.
I'm not sure if it's the shine that Pretty Face has left over Parker's sharp and (somehow, simultaneously) warm writing, or if I was in exactly the right mood for this, or if I had just been in the wrong mood the first time - this is great. Incredibly readable, incredible chemistry. It's especially clear to me, on reread, that Richard and Lainie are not just excellent at dealing with each other's sniping or silliness, but also stupidly enjoy the extent to which the other doesn't give an inch. Their affection for each other is so palpable and such a blast to dig into, and the little bits where they show no-holds-barred, un-self-conscious regard are made extra wonderful for it.
hijinx_abound's review against another edition
4.0
Enemies to lover/ fake dating / Slow burn
I love Snark, especially British snark and this book is chock full of it. Well done banter is one of my favorite things.
Lainey is fantastic. She has no problem putting Richard in his place.
Richard has learned to live behind a wall of assholery and now he’s paying for it. His agent has decided that his character needs to rehabbed and dating a well loved actress is an easy way to do that.
I loved these two. The slow burn is so well done. They reveal themselves in stages and the tension ratchets up perfectly.
I plan to read this entire series.
I love Snark, especially British snark and this book is chock full of it. Well done banter is one of my favorite things.
Lainey is fantastic. She has no problem putting Richard in his place.
Richard has learned to live behind a wall of assholery and now he’s paying for it. His agent has decided that his character needs to rehabbed and dating a well loved actress is an easy way to do that.
I loved these two. The slow burn is so well done. They reveal themselves in stages and the tension ratchets up perfectly.
I plan to read this entire series.