Former TV star Brandi Tyler's big screen debut crashed and burned amid rumors of an affair with her married co-star… Now, she wants nothing more than to quietly slink away from Hollywood. When she's offered an opportunity to get out of town and work on a project involving the photographer that launched her career, it seems like the perfect escape! Unfortunately for Brandi, her famous face makes hiding out even a huge city like Houston a little tricky.
When the celebrated photographer's son offers to let her use his home for privacy, it seems like everything is falling into place. Little does she know that Michael Ames is a gorgeous best selling author, and he comes with the package! As Brandi makes her way through old photographs and new scandals, Michael struggles with his next project, and they both fight the growing attraction between them.
Maybe a posse of new girlfriends, some Texas-sized boozy brunches, and a little private time in the writer's room will help this leading lady find her path back onscreen. And, if she can just picture it, maybe this time she'll even find love?
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Review
Fleeing a disastrous big-screen debut, Brandi Tyler flies to Houston to lick her wounds and try something new for a while. Hounded by the paparazzi, she finds herself staying with the son of the photographer who launched her modelling career. He's gorgeous, rich, and downright rude.
Michael Ames is struggling to adapt one of his bestsellers for the screen and despite agreeing to host Brandi, the last thing he needs is a beautiful tv star living down the hall and throwing him off his game. Especially when he can't stop thinking about her or picturing his main character with her face.
There's a lot to like about this book but can I say how much I love the characters? I love how Brandi rediscovered her independence and her brain after being pigeonholed for years. I love Michael's clear introversion - his struggle with writer's block is so relatable and while we spend a lot of time in his head, it paints such a clear picture of who he is and how he's let the world pass him by. I especially love Brandi's new posse of friends from all walks of life with their Southern hospitality, boozy brunches, and no-nonsense encouragement. This book is chock-full of wonderful characters who I'd love to spend time with.
The flirting via texts was a fun device that helped me buy into Brandi and Michael's growing relationship even when they weren't spending much time together. I liked that they connected on a mental level and got to know each other this way, and that while they supported each other, their personal growth wasn't dependent on the other pushing them into it. Brandi's speech at the end is a masterpiece.
I will note the headhopping (changing POV from one line to the next) got distracting and there were a few editing errors I hope will be fixed in the final copy, but the end result is funny and flirty romance about picking yourself up after failure and maybe learning some things about yourself and life along the way.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Rachel's Random Resources; all opinions are my own
Author Bio
Born in Montreal but raised in New England, author Michelle L. E. Price has been writing as long as anyone can remember. An avid reader who was on the verge of losing her mind as a mom to two small children, Michelle began writing her first book, Hidden in the Writer’s Room, as an escape… at least her characters would do exactly what she told them to do and she could always count on a happily ever after ending. She also enjoys wine, re-watching 90’s sitcoms and occasionally running, but heavily relies on writing to stay sane. Michelle is a firm believer that laughter and love are the best parts of life.
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