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3.03 AVERAGE
3.03 AVERAGE
I really wanted to like this book...but I couldn't get into the book. I could not connect with Desi. It took me four days going back and forth to finish this book. The last 7 chapters I skipped.
I highly enjoyed this book from start to finish, and the description really tells you nothing about the book. Desiree fell in love with Jake when she was 19 and working as a Gofer on the set of the first movie he ever stared in. Years later he is a successful actor and she is a Makeup Artist. They officially meet on a flight back to San Francisco and then proceed to spend the weekend together which after, they part ways.
Fast forward almost eleven months later Desiree has a daughter, Stephine, and is about to have a huge break in her career. The catch? Jack is not only the lead male actor but also the producer of the movie that she has been offered the job of Head Makeup Artist on.
So yeah, there is a lot of drama in this book, Desiree who is struggling with whether or not to tell Jake that he is Stephanie's father. Jake who cant make up his mind about Desiree. And then there is the peanut gallery!
Fast forward almost eleven months later Desiree has a daughter, Stephine, and is about to have a huge break in her career. The catch? Jack is not only the lead male actor but also the producer of the movie that she has been offered the job of Head Makeup Artist on.
So yeah, there is a lot of drama in this book, Desiree who is struggling with whether or not to tell Jake that he is Stephanie's father. Jake who cant make up his mind about Desiree. And then there is the peanut gallery!
Not even a little bit realistic...well, perhaps the fact that the protagonist gets pregnant from her one-night stand, but besides that...Jake was arrogant, borderline abusive and I can't imagine anyone willingly putting up with him. Desi was too soft and weak and her actions just left me exasperated time and again. The constant description of Desi's perfect body and Jake's build got on my nerves--she's slim and his body is rock-hard, we get it! Furthermore, the typos drove me nuts. This was a breezy read, but I found it more annoying than enjoyable.
One secret-baby romance, slightly dated, relatively well-executed. I hadn't read one of these in a while, so I enjoyed it.
I more than likely read this book in 1984 but with new cover and the author I bought the book.
I enjoyed the cast of characters in this book however if you are updating the cover ... think about updating the book as a whole and truly make it timeless.
The 80's were a calling and it was jarring. I guess I could view it as a historical? LOL
I enjoyed the cast of characters in this book however if you are updating the cover ... think about updating the book as a whole and truly make it timeless.
The 80's were a calling and it was jarring. I guess I could view it as a historical? LOL
Oh God, it's 2am and I have zero regrets. Reading this book has the same energy as me scarfing down one of taco Bell's naked chalupas. I only bought one but I ate it in my car because I knew I'd want more and sure enough I do and thank God there's no one around to witness my shame. Except I'm telling everyone on Goodreads about my shame. Oh well.
There are so many red flags in this book. Insta love and lust. Hidden pregnancy and then baby. Some man handling. Name calling. Assumptions. Lying. All things that should earn this book a one star review. And YET. Here I am at 2am with zero regrets. Remember the chalupas? Yeah. This is like that. I don't want others to know but you best believe I'll be back for more even though this isn't healthy. So for that reason Im giving this a 4 star review.
There are so many red flags in this book. Insta love and lust. Hidden pregnancy and then baby. Some man handling. Name calling. Assumptions. Lying. All things that should earn this book a one star review. And YET. Here I am at 2am with zero regrets. Remember the chalupas? Yeah. This is like that. I don't want others to know but you best believe I'll be back for more even though this isn't healthy. So for that reason Im giving this a 4 star review.