The Hollywood Series, Book 2
From the publisher:
She’s written off more than she can chew…
Romance author Sophie Lyon’s ironic secret just went viral: she’s never been in love—and it’s ruining her reputation. With a manuscript deadline looming, Sophie makes an ambitious plan to overcome her writer’s block: reunite with her exes (including her last girlfriend Carla, the one person she could have loved) to learn why she’s never fallen in love, and document it all for her millions of new online followers.
Luckily, Sophie’s reclusive landlord, Dash Montrose—a former teen heartthrob—has social media all figured out and is willing to help. What he doesn’t mention is that he’s an anonymous online crafter, a hobby that helps him maintain his sobriety. No one knows about his complicated relationship with alcohol, and with a family that’s Hollywood royalty, Dash has to steer clear of scandal.
As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover a heat between them that rivals Dash’s pottery kiln. But Sophie needs to figure out who she is outside her relationships, and Dash isn’t sure he’s stable enough for the commitment she deserves. So Sophie suggests what any good romance author would: a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Surely a strictly casual relationship won’t cause any trouble…
“Readers will swoon for Dash and Sophie as they struggle to resist their growing feelings. This is a true romance lover’s romance.” —Publishers Weekly
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“An engaging novel that seamlessly weaves together an exploration of love, the challenges of sobriety, and robust sex.” —Kirkus Reviews
“This book takes on some very serious topics, which are lightened by Sophie’s zany antics, and will appeal to fans of Christina Lauren and Tessa Bailey.” —Booklist
A writer with writer’s block. An actor trying to maintain his sobriety. Perhaps cliché, but these characters truly come to life on the page.
Sophie is on deadline for her next romance book, but she is struggling. It doesn’t help that she realizes that she’s never been in love, and when that goes viral, she’s in trouble for sure. Her landlord, Dash, was a former child star, and his parents and brother are Hollywood royalty. He is an alcoholic, his family has no idea, and he is working really hard on his sobriety, which means no time for any kind of relationship. Sophie needs help with her social media image, and Dash is an expert, so he offers to help her.
Sophie decides to revisit all her past relationships to try and figure out why she never fell in love, and Dash helps her document it on social media. Then Sophie and Dash decide on a “friends with benefits” relationship, but feelings soon emerge. There is a lot of humor here despite the seriousness of some of these issues, lending real depth to this story. I can only hope that there will be a book 3 in this series!
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PLOT TWIST by Erin La Rosa. HQN; Original edition (July 26, 2022). ISBN: 978-1335506344. 368p.
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