Review: Loved the idea and concept of this book
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 28, 2014
3.75 out of 5 starsI absolutely loved the idea and concept of this book.  Lila Keaton, is a best selling author, one who not only writes erotica but also pushes the boundaries.  She's always known her time in the spotlight may be fleeting, so when plagued with writer's block and void of any inspiration she willing resigns with her publisher.  Unfortunately, her agent uncovers secretes from her past and pushes Lila to turn those memories into her next bestseller.  When she refuses, her agent further tries force her hand when she publicly announces her famous ex-boyfriend's support of the new book.  Infuriated and fearful of opening the doors to her painful past she commits career suicide, running away from Hunter and their memories, she drops her agent, publisher, and refuses to do the book with plans to give up and move back home.  But nothing ever goes as planned and one weekend built on the hope of a second chance, leads her down a road she never expected.Reading a story about a book character who was an author struggling for their next masterpiece was an incredibly unique experience.  Being able to see the ups and downs of their lives, getting an idea as to how a story is born, even watching the lines of reality and fantasy blur was all very interesting.  Of course Falling Stars is a work of fiction, and I'm not an author, so who knows if this is what life is really like for most authors, but my point is JL Brooks convinced me of Lila Keaton's character.I found myself struggling with my feelings for Hunter and his relationship with Lila.  It felt too all consuming, and being just in Lila's head, having to slowly piece together the story of their past.  I just wasn't sure.  I think a part of me wanted them to work it out, and I think I certainly was pulling for the mysteriousness of Hunter to lift, for their relationship to make sense and for them to find a HEA.  But then Grant entered the picture.I immediately fell for Grant.  He seemed to be able to bring out all the best parts of Lila.  He guided her to a better place, he opened her eyes up to the possibility of true and equal happiness.  I appreciated her time and experiences with him because the end result was an even stronger, certainly more confident, with a better idea of what she wants out of life Lila Keaton.I was on cloud nine for my characters when I started the epilogue, only to come crashing down when the last word was read.  I should have realized this was the first book in a new series, but I didn't so when I was left with a cliff hanger I found myself frustrated.  Of course this is not JL Brooks fault, and if I hadn't been invested in the characters and story it wouldn't have affected me.  So, that alone is a testament to this author's ability to tell an intriguing story.  And looking back the randomness of a few of the scenes in the book make more sense now, knowing there will be another book.  But, even 24 hours later I am still wondering why some things transpired the way they did, yet while parts of the book may have felt choppy I overall enjoyed the read and would recommend you read Falling Stars for yourselves.