Sometimes an ordinary life can turn into a fairytale.
Alexandra was a single mother from a small Midwest town living a normal, boring existence. One night changed the course of her life, but Alexandra must overcome her past demons that caused her to become a shell of the woman she once was if she wants to fight for the promise of the new life she wants.
Luke was a Hollywood actor on the rise, … Hollywood actor on the rise, whose work ruled his life until a chance encounter. He’s nothing like the egotistical, selfish Hollywood type. Now Luke must convince the woman who has his heart to give him a shot.
They were from two very different worlds – collided by fate and pushed apart by distance, crazy fans, paparazzi, and exes.
Alex was a single mother from a small Midwest town living a normal, boring existence. One night changed the course of her life, but Alexandra must overcome her past demons that caused her to become a shell of the woman she once was if she wants to fight for the promise of the new life she wants.
Luke was a Hollywood actor on the rise, whose work ruled his life until a chance encounter. He’s nothing like the egotistical, selfish Hollywood type. Now Luke must convince the woman who has his heart to give him a shot.
They were from two very different worlds – collided by fate and pushed apart by distance, crazy fans, paparazzi, and exes.
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After all her horrible luck in relationships Alex is done with men. She cant seem to pick the right ones. Until she meets Luke a hot swedish actor who makes Alexander Skarsgard look like a desperate wannabe. This story is hot steamy and add just a touch of humor. I loved this book so much and I cant wait to read part 2! Harlow Layne has written an amazing Hollywood meets small town romance.
This was a good read. I loved that Alex started to come out of her shell but at the end, I just wanted to smack her. Can’t wait to read the next book.
This is a well written story which is Alex and Luke’s story, and how from the moment they met there was an instant connection. However, can their relationship survive the distance and fame? No spoilers; this is a must read, you will not be disappointed! I was intrigued and hooked throughout, and look forward to reading more in this series.
Alexandra Sloane is a single mom to Mason and close friends with actress Anna Jenson. She is a web designer and her life revolves around her son but occasionally she is able to get out for some adult time
with her friends.
Luke Sandstrom is an actor from Sweden who meets Alex at a dinner and is instantly smitten with her.
His life is very different than Alex’s but he really wants to get to know her more.
But Alex has been burned in the past and is she willing to take another chance on love when it would be a long distance relationship? Can Luke prove to Alex that she has nothing to fear and is in it for the right
reasons?
This is the first book I have read by this author and I am curious to see where this series goes.
I liked Alex and I understood why she was hesitant to begin anything with Alex after her last relationship and also due to her relationship with her ex and Mason’s dad, Decker. Alex was a smart woman who had some great friendships that allowed her to meet Luke and they had her back. She was an amazing mother and I loved that she really put Mason first and didn’t want anything to come back to hurt her custody of Mason.
Right away Luke was a stand up guy but I understood why Alex was worried with the women that Luke
worked with and being so far away from him for such a long time. I hated that he had to keep his
distance from Alex due to the press and I wondered how that would affect other things.
The funeral scenes were quite intense with the huge “fights” and I liked that Luke really stood up for Alex when she needed him too.
The scene that discussed nudity in the movies was very interesting and I liked that Luke was willing to do whatever it took to make sure Alex felt comfortable with what he was doing.
The end was interesting with Luke’s purchase and I am curious to see where the book goes and whether or not Alex will be willing to accept!! By Rebecca
I am not sure why I waited so long to start this series, but I am so glad I found it! Hollywood Redemption by Harlow Layne was such a sweet read. Alex is a single mother trying to work through the issues of her first marriage and the emotional toll it took on her. Luke is an actor on the rise and yet he was easy-going and very likable. This story is the beginning of their romance and was emotional and sweet. Though theirs was mostly a long-distance love, they took the time to get to know each other, but can they have their happily ever after?
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I absolutely enjoyed Alex and Lukes story so much and this is just the first part. They have an instant connection that I really loved. Can not wait for the next part of their story to get more of them and to find out whats going to happen next.
A modern-day romance that leaves you wanting more. Can’t wait to continue their story to see where they end up.
I recommend reading the novella first to understand where Alex is coming from, but I really liked this book. She and Luke have different views on life, and have definitely had different life experiences, based on where and how they were raised, but the friends-to-lovers transition was a slow burn while not seeming slow at the same time. That sounds funny, but I was halfway through the book before I realized it and we were only scratching the surface of Alex and Luke’s relationship and I couldn’t stop reading!
This book does end in a cliffhanger, so I can’t wait to read the conclusion. Also, this novel was reminiscent of Nicole French’s Discreet, so I’d give this author a shot if you enjoyed that book. I know I’ll be back for more.
A beautiful story by Harlow Layne. I loved reading the beginning of Luke and Alex’s story and am looking forward to the next book.
I’m going to start off by saying even thought you can read this as a stand alone I really suggest reading the prequel. In the start of this it gives a fast paced break down of that but I was totally lost, so had to read it to know what really happened and a sense of knowing. So read With Love, Alex first.
This book was a perfect Hollywood Star meets small town girl. The banter between the characters was cute and I liked most of the secondary characters. I liked the issues that the characters faced and while most of them were pretty simple the ending has me craving more. I think for this authors first books that she really great job at keeping me hooked.
I will say that some of the dialogue between the characters seemed a little stiff but the author was able to put it back into an easy banter most of the time. It does end on a cliff hanger so he warned. It wasn’t a super bad one that leaves me angry but at the same times I’m really annoyed with Alex. I do plan to read the next one. 3.5 stars #2OCCJD
Holy sweet sugary goodness! Harlow Layne you get over here and give me more right now! This was my first time reading Harlow and it’s definitely not going to be the last. I need more of Alex and Luke RIGHT MEOW please! Seriously. It’s a need. I may actually wither away without more. You don’t want me to wither do you? If you can’t tell I really, REALLY, big loved this book. Always a sucker for super sweet and an even bigger sucker for a Hollywood romance, and the ultimate junkie of single parent romance I was beyond in love with everything about Hollywood Redemption.
From the instant sparks to navigating the waters on a long distance relationship both Alex and Luke remain adorably sweet and absolutely perfect together. Even during harder times you still feel how strong the love between them is. I found myself almost immediately hooked to their story. Don’t let their sweetness fool you, they also bring some scorching heat to the table with that off the charts chemistry they have!
From start to finish I loved everything Alex and Luke. Now I’m off to bounce around impatiently waiting for the next book!
Cute and Sweet, Hollywood Redemption was a great read. Hollywood meets a single mom, regular Jane, Luke and Alex have sparks flying from the moment they meet. The chemistry continues through their story, and Hollywood Redemption runs the gambit of emotions. I loved watching the two of them learn more about each other.
Hollywood Redemption is a great story that is paced well and keeps you hooked. There *is* a cliffhanger that leaves you salivating for the next installment!
What an awesome book from Harlow Layne! I loved Luke and Alex’s story. It was filled with lots of sweet heat and I loved the realness of Alex’s emotions and insecurities. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. I need the resolution to that cliffhanger now!
I LOVED everything about this book; the banter, the sweet swoon-worthy moments and the heartbreak that made me cry for them. And that ENDING!!!! Highly recommend this book. It is book #1 in the Fairlane series.
I met Alex & Luke (& young Mason) in Affinity, which comes after this duet. I may need to do a re-read of that later, too. 😀
Anyway, Luke is swoony Swedish goodness. I highly recommend everyone should have a Luke. I would like a Luke. Alex is pretty cool, too, but she has some major emotional hurdles to overcome. I like that she is TRYING. She & Luke are very open with communication, which is great, even though sometimes I don’t like the direction their conversations go. I feel like they still manage to have missteps even while being open.
There’s a lot of steam, heart, and banter, which I enjoy! Now, on to the 2nd part of the duet.
Part 2 of Alex & Luke’s story. First of all, I’m glad this was all in one book / file for me because I didn’t realize it was a duet. It starts off right where part 1 left off, as just a normal chapter break.
I also felt like it needed some additional editing. Not only missing/extra words & the normal line editing, but story-wise, there are some disjointed or repetitive themes that could have used a little clean up. Essentially, it just felt a bit dragged out at times and other times I felt like I was missing important information.
However, I did really enjoy the characters & story. Luke is seriously a swoony Hero & I give kudos to the author for the way he & Alex communicate. There are some misunderstandings, but they’re resolved quickly and felt “real.” They weren’t trying to break up at every turn & they were both very open about being IN the relationship, which means working on things & not giving up. LOVE that!!
There are some really sweet scenes w/ Leo (Luke’s brother), a bit of suspense w/ a stalker angle, some super fun LOL moments, steam (of course!), and the overall sense I’m left with at the end of the story is happiness & a smile. Thumbs up there!!
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Gosh where do I even begin?!? Alex and Luke are the epitome of heart warming, amazing, grinning from ear to ear couple goals!!!! I absolutely loved Alex’s vulnerability in this read. She’d been pushed down, broken and bruised but was determined to dust herself off and start anew. Then she caught the attention of an up and coming Hollywood Star and he proved how beautiful and wonderful she truly was.
Luke was INCREDIBLE!!!!! So patient, sweet and laid back. Not at all the stereotypical celebrity. He only had eyes for Alex and was determined to show her just how worthy she was of unconditional love and devotion. I swooned through the entire book with how compassionate and attentive he was, even when he only had a few minutes each day to communicate with Alex.
I can’t wait to see where their relationship goes in the next book!
I love the author’s writing style. It’s easy to read, flows well and the intimacy is so hot and steamy. There’s a nice balance of dialogue and inner thoughts and feelings. I also love that even though Alex is a single parent, the story focuses on her as a woman and her needs. She’s someone aside from being just a single mother.
I absolutely loved this one. This is about Alex getting another chance at a another start to a new life. She believed that she had finally found someone that she could have something with but she was so wrong . But then she goes to LA to see one of her new friends Anna and there she meets someone that specials her. Knocks the wind out of her so to speak. Luke ladies I want a Luke. There is just something about him that makes you want to swoon. I absolutely loved watching these two get together. Even long distance and over many months they worked hard at it and never gave up and what they wanted. It was instant chemistry for these two. You could easily see it. I absolutely loved the way that he was with Alex’s son Mason. The fact that he wanted to not only protect her but him and be there for him. Yep swoon. This was such a well written storyline. With two amazing characters who have such great chemistry. The ending I will warn you does leave you wanting more. But overall love Alex and Luke.
I really enjoyed this story so much. I loved how the story unfolded and the characters took their time in getting to know each other. The storyline was brilliant and kept me interested throughout. I am really looking forward to reading the next one.
Alex’s love story finally blossoms in this book, but like all romances (especially ones in the spotlight) it’s definitely not smooth sailing. Can’t wait to read the next part of her story.
Hollywood Redemption is book 1 in the Fairlane Series. This is the story of Luke and Alex.
Luke is an up and coming actor who isn’t like other actors in the fact he is more down home and wants the family dream. Alex is a single mother who hasn’t had good relationships with men one being her crazy ex husband who still works to bother her. So when she meets Luke her guard is up where Luke is all in with wanting to know her.
Enjoyed their story and looking forward to the next part that is to come about them in the 2nd book.