Love, Unscripted + Giveaway

The perfect boyfriend only exists on paper…doesn’t he?

Fresh off the heels of a bad breakup, Chloe Anderson poured her heart into penning the perfect boyfriend—and the result was an off-the-charts debut beach read that resonated with women worldwide. Now, Chloe’s scripted hero is headed for Hollywood, with her book destined to become a major motion picture.

When Chloe gets wind that silver screen bad boy Liam Hamilton has been cast as the ideal-in-every-way hero of her novel, she’s horrified by the film director’s choice. How could a player like Liam possibly do Chloe’s perfect hero justice? Unafraid to speak her mind, Chloe lets her executive producer know she’s one hundred percent opposed to the casting. And oops—the call is on speakerphone, where the annoyingly attractive Hollywood star hears Chloe’s unbridled outrage firsthand.

With Liam’s reputation already on the rocks, his agent concocts a PR plan to upgrade Liam’s image while putting the story—and the film—in the spotlight. The catch? During the movie’s filming in Chloe’s cute hometown of Stillwater, North Carolina, Chloe and Liam will fake a wholesome, committed relationship. Both stand to gain something from the arrangement. Liam’s fans will see him in a new light, while Chloe can boost her struggling social media following and further her writing career. What could possibly go wrong?

As author and actor navigate the waters of the PR relationship, they’re unpre­pared when their professional agreement turns into an actual friendship. And when serious sparks start to fly—well, that’s an unread chapter for both of them.

My Review:

Well now, I’m throughly charmed and in a post-read tizzy after finishing this delicious contemporary romance. If ever a book screamed ‘beach read’ this one does — from the pretty cover right through to the very last page.

And, oh my! Two of my favourite tropes — enemies to more and fake dating — written to sweet (and angsty) perfection. With liberal doses of humour mixed in. Such a fun read, though some deeper topics are covered as well which keep things realistically messy and just a bit desperate at times.

I’m not usually one for a movie star hero. The whole Hollywood scene isn’t something I care about at all. Or the social media hype that goes along with the rich and famous so, normally I would have passed over this novel BUT Denise Hunter is the author so….I decided to be brave. 🙂

And, wonders of wonders, I actually enjoyed the movie aspects of this novel. Hunter adds just enough details to feel authentic without the ‘Hollywood’ aspects overwhelming the story. Of course, the whole PR scheme screams ‘Hollywood’ but it plays out brilliantly with lots of lovely ‘getting to know you’ kind of scenes to smile and swoon over. And then, when things really heat up — clear your fainting couch and keep your smelling salts handy because it’s not just the summer temps rising…until…well, let’s just say the author doesn’t make it too easy for Liam and Chloe to achieve their happily-ever-after.

I listened to the audio edition of Love, Unscripted (brilliant title tie-in by the way) narrated by Kathleen McInerney who amped up my ‘reading’ enjoyment all the more. She is a talented storyteller who brings characters to life in such a compelling way. Superb listening experience.

My thanks to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio copy of this book.

GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:

ebook copy available to anyone with a US Kindle account (.com) 

Canadians will have a choice of receiving an Amazon.ca gift card towards the purchase of an ebook OR the option of an audible.ca edition.

If you would like a chance to win a copy of Love Unscripted , leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday March 16 2024.

28 thoughts on “Love, Unscripted + Giveaway”

  3. Happy Monday, Kav! Oh yes, please!!! Denise Hunter’s books are a must read, although like you I’m not a big fan of the Hollywood scene. I’m 3 weeks post-op tomorrow & never have I appreciated books as much as I do now! My post-op appt is next week & hopefully the Dr will add more DOS than dont’s. I’m doing quite well. Praise God!! dianalflowers at aol dot com

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      2. Thanks so much, Kav! Folks don’t like to be around peeps convalescing from surgery, that much I’ve found out. I “get” that, but it can be a lonely place at times so books have become my best friends for now! Plenty of time in the future for lunches & visits. Thank God for CF!! 😃

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  5. Good morning, Kav! This sounds like a fun read. I just checked goodreads to verify what I was thinking–I’ve never read a book by Denise Hunter. I do have a couple in my TBR pile, but not this one, so I’ll toss my name in the hat. Thanks for the review and book giveaway!

    Blessings…

    may_dayzee AT yahoo DOT com

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  10. I discovered my local libraries Libby app last year. Denise Hunter is one of the Christian fiction authors I’ve been able to find a lot of books from on there. I most recently listened to the first two of the Riverbend series.
    would love a copy of her newest book!

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    1. How neat that your library carries the audio books on Libby. Not many Christian Fiction make it onto my library’s Libby audio collection though they are pretty good about getting print books in. What would we do without our libraries? Good luck, Patty!

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      1. I seriously live only a block from our library, but in the eight years we’ve lived in this house I had only been in there a handful of times.
        I think I heard the Libby app mentioned on the avid readers Facebook group so I checked and our library had it! So my audiobook listening has definitely picked up.

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