Review: Great addition to the series!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2013
The synopsis for this book caught me, I read it and it sounded interesting. I'm kind of a sucker for these kinds of books, you know nanny hooks up with hot and handsome Dad or does she? That's the question behind Red Carpet Romance; Susanna Barnes is hired by Hollywood action star, Quinn Roberts, to care for a 5 month old baby he calls Junior. He pretty much refuses to have anything to do with the baby and while that puts her off, there is no denying the attraction between them. Quinn refuses to share any information about the baby's mother other than to say she'll be returning in two months. With Susanna at a crossroads in her life, she accepts the nanny job and soon finds she gets more than she bargained for.Right off the bat I fell in love with these characters. I loved how Susanna treated Quinn like a regular guy and didn't fawn all over his movie star status. The fact that Quinn was so easily embarrassed and tongue tied around Susanna endeared him to me immediately. Susanna despite having had a really rough couple of years is determined to move on with her life. I admire her for not letting all the bad stuff change the person she is and her rather optimistic outlook on life.Quinn was thrown for a loop when Junior arrived on his doorstep but he fully admits he's in over his head. It's easy to see that he trusts Susanna right away with Junior and being in his life which is something he doesn't often do because of his celebrity status. He comes across as a little immature at times but then he turns around and shows how dedicated he is to his career and his friends. These two flirt and skate around their attraction for a good, long while before finally giving in. Their intimate scenes are passionate and it's easy to see their feelings for each other.While it would be nice to say their romance blossomed and they lived happily ever after, that's not the case. They are soon faced with many overwhelming incidents that tear them apart including broken trust and some cruel words. To be honest after everything these two went through together, it disappointed me that neither one could take the time to hear the other out.I really thought when I started this book it was going to be a light, fluffy romance and while it had those elements it has some very serious moments as well. Red Carpet Romance is a well balanced story filled with simmering attraction, angst, unknowing deceit, forgiveness, and yes...love.Review copy purchased by GP reviewer Slick.