Review: Sweet, Fun, and engaging second chance love story with a Hollywood twist.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
One interlude of heated passion with two young people that had potential for more. Micah, a young actor knew he had to focus on his career and did not have time for romantic entanglements. Even though the newly graduated, hopeful director and screenwriter, Maddie really intrigued him. One missed opportunity and they went on with their lives.Seven years later, Maddie's dreams of being a big Hollywood director have been derailed by a pompous director. She is now a camera assistant, but still has dreams of making it on her own someday. Her best friend, Bree forces her to help out on a film that needs a fill in despite having to work with the dreaded Director. And also fails to mention that the leading man is no other than Micah Preston who is now a huge Hollywood star.Thus begins a game of cat and mouse. Micah wants to sleep with her. She would like that too, but knows she will want more. But he is skittish and has rules about not having relationships. They flirt, tease, taunt and tempt. Their chemistry is hard to deny....and of course they do try to deny. And Micah can be quite charming and persuasive. But as they get entangled deeper and deeper in their attraction and feelings that they are both afraid to admit, it becomes all too real and complicated.There are misunderstanding, fears, insecurities, and drama. It is hard for Maddie to be the dirty little secret on the set. And as the drama builds and situations get tense, Maddie has to take a stand. And no matter what Micah does, he cannot seem to give her one thing she really needs from him.This was pure escapism. The tough talking, smart heroine who falls for America's favorite sex symbol. The man who has no intention of falling or having a relationship and ends up making stupid choices. He made a big ass of himself multiple times and they already had issues dealing with their future, careers, and Hollywood life. Two people swirled up in want and need, but with little hope for a positive resolution.So will they mess up their second chance at happiness or find a compromise they both can live with?I liked the characters even when I wanted to throttle them. They had a witty rapport and good chemistry. Micah was a clueless jerk at times, but was also vulnerable, sexy and sweet. Maddie was smart, strong, determined and not affected by his fame or fortune. I liked her crazy friend, Bree and his best friend/body guard, Fudge. I would like to see more of those two. This was frustrating and angsty at times, but also cute, sweet, humorous, steamy, and romantic. It was well written and flowed well in both points of view. It is lighter than her Fixed series and does not have the dark, deep emotional component. But the storyline is still interesting and refreshing. It is a good read when you need something fun, feisty, and engaging.Thanks to Laurelin Paige for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.