I happened across this lovely title by Sasha Summers, and, wow. It reads like a script...go figure!This contemporary romance tracks the budding relationship between divorced, mother of two, Claire Foster, and Hollywood leading man, Josh Wiley. ACTION!Here's how it goes: Claire visits LA for the premiere of her BFF, Shannon's, first big movie. Shannon is a studio exec. On the red carpet Claire stumbles and is assisted by the gallant, several-years-younger-than-Claire, Josh. For a change, it's the blockbuster actor who's star struck!Josh seeks out Claire during the afterparty, and woos her successfully. But Claire isn't looking for more. She's a mom, after all. And she's dealing with her ex--a serial batterer who continues to invade her life begging for another chance.That Josh is smitten, well, that's pretty hard for solid, dependable Claire to believe. Oh how fun it is to watch Josh dig his heels in! Especially so because Claire's teenage daughter finds Josh terribly attractive. And, the paparazzi are relentless.Still, one transcontinental extended family holiday convinces Claire that Josh is in this for the long haul. Marriage, parenthood, the whole ball of chocolate. Unfortunately, Claire's past kicks back with a vengeance nearly stealing her HEA...Sometimes I'm tempted to call a book like this a fantasy--only because it's such a happily ever after--but I'll tell you I was so rooting for Claire to find love again! Her little family really needs to be whole again and the dynamic between Claire's mother and Josh's father makes a nice subplot that sets the stage for future story lines.Sasha Summers ties up the loose ends here, with the second book drawing on accessory character stories--so no need to fear The Cliffhanger. 4.5 Stars I thought this book was great! It was a sweet read with some predictability but a great read. Claire has had some tough times being a victim but once she meets Josh and finds out what true love is she becomes a survivor. Josh is awesome and I think he will have to be one of my book boyfriends one Monday. The locations in this book make you want to visit those places and chase dragons and sunsets.This book was well written. I am a super big fan of the hollywood/celebrity type books and this was one of the good ones. More will be on blog livereadbreathe.blogspot.ca
What do You think about Hollywood Ever After (2012)?
cute, bit too fast on the "love" side of things, but overall a good read.
—ThunderGirl15
