Twenty-two-year-old Tessa Taylor is at a crossroads in her acting career and personal life. She’s missing her boyfriend Ryan, who’s traveling the world; nerdy dog trainer Alex is trying to push in to her social circle; and the show she’s been working on is under threat. When ruggedly handsome company director Edward Wentworth asks her to represent his skincare line, she’s flattered.Despite … flattered.
Despite turning him down, circumstances lead Tessa to reconsider Edward’s offer. But is this the opportunity of a lifetime, or a folly that will ultimately lead her to danger? Her first challenge is to fend off unwanted advances from Edward, who’s dating a woman Tessa knows. Then, after returning to the office at night, she discovers Edward has a secret: a secret so horrifying it could destroy his company.
Tessa faces a decision, and it’s the toughest one of her life. Should she stay with the company, or should she leave? Should she expose Edward’s company for unethical business practices? And will her decision put her in harm’s way?
Whatever she decides, Tessa and her friends are in for another wild ride in book five of the LA Lights series. While all the books in the series are interconnected and the characters recur, each can be read as a stand alone novel.
The latest novel in the LA Lights series will appeal to those who love action-packed adventures, set in the movie capital of Los Angeles. Add in delightful dogs, fun and friendship, hot heroes, and a shot of romance and comedy, and you will see why readers describe these books as Janet Evanovich meets Must Love Dogs.
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Book five was just as good as book one for me, honestly Di can write 20 books on these characters and I would easily read each and every one. Tessa and her adventures are just that entertaining, and I love this world and highly highly recommend this series.
Grief Is a Hungry Business And Other Short Stories – Interesting, some sad, short stories easily read in a few minutes. Yes, there’s a happy ending. 5*
LA Lights series:
The Audition – #1 – A quick, fast read. Not a fan of Hollywood, but I found The Audition to be funny and engaging and well written. 5*
Taking the Lead – #2 – Funny and intriguing. A well written story full of humor, a lovable group of characters, some scary, and a twisting plot. I’ve read these books out of series and they are all good books. While each book is complete, the characters’ stories continue through thick and thin, and suspense and intrigue. There’s a preview of the book, which I appreciate knowing what the book is about before I read it. 5*
Acting up – #3 – Another fun, intriguing tale of love and dogs. A well written story with our favorite characters, lots more dogs and a couple of cats. The constantly developing plot holds the reader’s attention until the book is finished. I’ve read all six books of this series and enjoyed all of them. 5*
Transplanting Holly Oakwood – #4 – A quick, funny novel filled with intrigue and mishaps that keep you laughing throughout and too soon the story ends. This author always tells a good story, even the sad short stories from her Grief novel. I personally didn’t care for the few sex scenes, not seen in the other books I’ve read. There’s infrequent cursing in anger. This book must be read before Barking Bad, (#5). 5*
Barking Bad – #5 – A well written suspense that starts a touch slow but slams into gear and doesn’t slow down until the end. Having read The Audition and nothing else from this series, I was surprised at the intrigue and intensity of this book. The plot is well thought out, with unexpected turns, and some horror, along with our favorite characters. The romance between Tessa and Ryan goes where I think is the right direction. I have read several of this author’s books and she’s always delivered a good read. For those who care, there’s no sex and infrequent cursing. 5*
Stealing the Show – #6 – A well written, humorous story full of romance and intrigue. A twisting plot with some surprises has our favorite characters fighting the bad guys and loving the good guys. For those who care, there’s no sex and infrequent mild cursing in anger. Another fun way to spend an evening after a hard day. 5*
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London Lights series:
Meeting Miss Mollie #1 – A well written, heartwarming, funny romance story with wonderful and not-so-wonderful characters. Full of intrigue, suspense, betrayal and a dog makes it difficult to put the book down. This is a standalone in the London Lights series. 5*
Liverpool Kiss – Well written, believable characters; I didn’t stop reading until I finished the book. I own Meeting Miss Mollie, which I will be reading soon. I read The Audition, also own, another fun read, which got me started on Ms. Jones. Both books were read in one sitting, they were so good. Luckily, I contacted the author to review her books and received a copy of Liverpool Kiss. * 5*
Cast Aside in Como #3 – Another well written, heartwarming and funny romance by one of my favorite ChicLit ladies. I didn’t stop reading until the last page. I love that the story is Italy; didn’t care about climbing fences, but the story needed a place to start and this worked out perfectly for the story line. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
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