HE’S A HOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR. SHE’S LITERALLY THE GIRL NEXT DOOROne of Hollywood’s A-listers, I have the movie industry in the palm of my hand. But if I’m going to stay at the top, my playboy image needs an overhaul. No more tabloid headlines. No more parties. And absolutely no more one night stands.Filming for my latest blockbuster takes place on the coast of Maine and I’m determined to stay out … determined to stay out of trouble. But trouble finds me when I run into Lana Kelly.
She doesn’t recognize me, she’s never heard of Matt Easton and my million dollar smile doesn’t work on her.
Ego shredded, I know I should keep my distance, but when I realize she’s my neighbor I know I’m toast. There’s no way I can resist temptation when it’s ten yards away.
She has a mouth designed for pleasure and legs that will wrap perfectly around my waist.
She’s movie star beautiful and her body is made to be mine.
Getting Lana Kelly into my bed is harder than I’m used to. She’s not interested in the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but I’m determined to convince her the best place in the world is on the red carpet, holding my hand.
I could have any woman in the world, but all I want is the girl next door.
A standalone, contemporary, romance.
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This one was fun and quick, I finished listening to it in one day.
Lana is back home in small-town Maine trying to make jewelry and get her story up and running. No one famous ever ends up there. That is until her new renter shows up. But the funny thing is, Lana doesn’t know who he is. And that is funny and kind of ego-crushing for the famous movie star.
Matt didn’t want to stay close to the movie set, too much drama, and too many photographers. Staying in the small town close to the ocean is just what he needs. That is until he sees the beauty next door. And now she is all he thinks about. She is a natural beauty, not fake like all those in Hollywood. He loves spending time with her, he wants more. When Lana tells Matt about her past and why she left New York, he understands but wants to pursue a relationship with her that is no secret. He wants the world to see they are together and it might be something to last. Can Lana move from her past and have a future with Matt? Will her past come back to haunt them both?
I really enjoyed this story, I mean who doesn’t love a story like this. I have found another author I love in Louise Bay and I am loving each book I listen to more than the last. The narrators are great too.
This was a super sweet story that I went into expecting a little more drama than there actually was. The lack there of did not diminish my enjoyment of this story one bit. I loved that both characters are extremely likable and neither created unrealistic drama just for the sake of drama. Louise Bay portrayed her characters as normal people with realistic insecurities and concerns about having a relationship. It was very low angst and an enjoyable light story.
I actually listened to Hollywood Scandal and it was really the perfect listen while I was folding laundry and driving kids to school, both tasks that were made immensely better by having a fun story and amazing voice actors in ears. Both Sebastian York and Andi Arndt gave the excellent performances that they are known for and they both work well together.
Louise Bay is one of my favorite authors. All her books are amazing and she knows how to write a good book.
“Hollywood Scandal” is my first book in audio and I loved it.
Sebastian York was amazing as Matt and Andi as Lana.
Matt and Lana are a great couple and the story love the author gave them was wonderful. Sometimes Lana pissed me of so much with her insecurities. It’s normal when a guy fucks up your life, you can trust easily. Matt was always full of himself. I like him because he was a beautiful soul for a Hollywood actor.
I had an amazing time listening to this audio and I can’t wait to listen more and more.
I love Louise Bay words and stories so much. She is such an amazing author and for me her books are a “must read”.
I can’t wait to listen another audio with Sebastian York and Andi.
A sweet, charming and entertaining romance. I am a sucker for a Hollywood star falling for an ordinary girl. I adored the gooey side of Matt, and the independent side of Lana. They are a perfect match but can they honestly make things work with all the attention? I enjoyed this book.
4 Hollywood Stars!!!
Louise Bay has written another great love story. Famous actor whose trying to fix his image. And, the girl next door. She’s pretty much been a hermit since running back to her hometown after leaving college.
Lana Kelly went to college in New York City. Her dream was for her jewelry to be in high end stores. But, then her boyfriend betrayed her worse then Lana ever expected. Lana runs back to Maine without looking back. Now, Lana has her store where she sells her jewelry. Her and her best friend Ruby bought the cottage next door and they rent it out. When a sexy man rents out her place she was unprepared. ESP since he’s an A-lister in Hollywood. He’s in front of the camera and Lana doesn’t want any part of being front and center.
Matt Easton started off as a model. When he finally made it big in acting he got reckless. The partying and the women got the best of him. He came close to loosing it all and disappointing his parents in the process. Matt has vowed to turn his career around. His team Brian and Sinclair make sure of it. While filming his latest movie, he’s enjoying being in Maine. The fact nobody knows him is great. His beautiful, spitfire neighbor who has no idea who he is, thats even better.
Matt and Lana start off as being only friends. Matt doesn’t want to ruin anything. ESP his chance at getting a part for a franchise. But, the longer they spend around each other the harder it is. Until, they give in and its better then they ever expected. They push each other to do things. Both want the other to be happy. Even if that means they push their boundaries and do things they never thought they could do.
Matt has never felt this way before. As much as he loves his job and being able to provide for his family, all he wants now is Lana next to him. And not just in the bedroom. He knows she’s a private person and he respects it. For her hed give it all up to be with her.
Lana has been burned and she was perfectly OK with her simple life. She loves living in the small town. Lana is happy with her jewelry making. She’d given up her dream of going big with it. Being with Matt is making her want things that she thought she was OK giving up. As much as she loves Matt, Lana doesn’t know if she could go public with Matt. She’s lucky she has a best friend like Ruby in her life.
I read this in two sittings. I fell in love with Matt instantly. There wasn’t anything about him that I didn’t like. My main issue with this book. Lana! Out of ALL the books Louise has written, I dislike Lana outta all the female leads. I felt she was selfish and never gave Matt a real chance. It was all on her terms and conditions. I was glad she finally saw her actions. All in all I really liked it. I’m hoping and praying Ruby gets a book. I really liked her!
3.5 Stars
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I am a sucker for famous guys falling for ordinary girls (I think because secretly, it’s something that many women would like to happen- or to at least feel that special). I liked Matt a lot. He was pretty down to earth, although his past was a little flighty, and I loved that he was committed. I liked Lana, too. I liked that she was independent, although I wasn’t crazy about how she handled the situation with her ex-boyfriend; thank goodness that her best friend, Ruby, set her on the right path.
I have read a few other books by Louise Bay, and Hollywood Scandal is another one that I enjoyed (although I didn’t feel like there was much of a scandal….).
Brought together by the perfect meet cute, theit HEA journey will thrill you
I love a Hollywood story and this one didn’t disappoint. Matt is sweet, sometimes a wee bit clueless but oh so sexy. Lana is strong, sassy, and sometimes gets in her own way. Together they’re amazing. Love, love, love!
I enjoyed this story. It was very sexy, sweet and exciting. It was great to see how these characters came together. I definitely recommend this book and this author.
Yet another Louise Bay book that I loved. Matt is a Hollywood movie star who rents the small cottage next to Lana in her home town while the film he’s in is being made in the area. He’s normally the kind of person who can’t go anywhere without being recognised. Lana owns the cottage Matt rents and has a business making jewelry.
When she saves Matt from a potential lightning strike, she has no idea who he is. He enjoys getting to know Lana without her knowing he’s famous. For the first time in a long time, a woman is interested in him for him and not for who he is or what he can do for her.
The problem is, Lana will never want to thrust into the public eye due to something an ex boyfriend did to her years ago. Can their relationship survive all that threatens it?
Loved this. Loved the characters. A thoroughly enjoyable read that I found hard to put down.
Louise has once again given us a blockbuster hit!
Lana Kelly is living a private life in her old hometown. She came back five years ago to lick her wounds from the betrayal of her ex. Leaving behind the city also included pushing aside her aspiring jewelry design business. Living in her hometown as it’s benefits and she thought it was enough!
Matt Easton is laying low in a beautifully sleepy coastal town in Maine. Shooting a film but he has surprisingly has kept a low profile. He can’t remember the last time he could take a breath and enjoy the beauty around him.
Lana owns the vacation rental next door to her own home. She though that a family had rented for the summer …she couldn’t have been more wrong. A devastatingly handsome man is living there.
The moment Matt lays eyes on the lovely natural beauty and she has not idea who he is…this is certainly going to be a very interesting Summer .
I loved Lana’s sassy, spirited personality . She certainly gave out Hollywood hunk a run for his money!
I enjoyed watching their love story unfold ! Beautiful!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Wow…… just wow! This book was amazing but how could it not be when we get nothing but perfection from Louise’s words. I devoured this book because I couldn’t put it down but still trying to savor each page not wanting it to end to soon. Matt and Lana were incredible together and so was the chemistry they shared. Lana was a small town girl content with her life and the direction it was going, as for Matt, he was a Hollywood star that was trying to lay low and stay out of trouble from his bad boy ways. Grab this PHENOMENAL read as soon as possible, it will captivate you just like it did me!
Lana Kelly is living back in her hometown Worthington, Maine. Five years ago, betrayal by her now ex-boyfriend had her running back to the comfort and protection of the familiar. She left behind her best friend in New York along with all her hopes and dreams of aspiring to create handmade and hand designed jewelry for the rich and famous. Now being back in Maine, she owns her own jewelry store, but still has fear of opening herself up to the scrutiny of others. She has the reassurance of consistency and animosity from others in her life now. Until a stranger comes to town. She rents out the small cottage right next to hers and the new tenant is someone she should recognize, but with her isolated lifestyle over the past 5 years, she fails to realize that he is the up and coming Hollywood actor, Matt Easton. She’d promised herself that she’d never put herself in a compromising position again to avoid being hurt, but Matt is proving to be very difficult to resist and has her feeling under the inspection of others again.
Matt Easton is trying to rebuild his reputation and prove to the world that he is a reliable and accountable star. On the cusps of making it big, he has all the scrutiny of the publics and media’s eyes. After making some ill-advised decisions, he’s now trying to repair his career, so any kind of scandal would be the breaking point for his newly budding livelihood. During production of his latest film, he is staying in a quant town in Maine where he’s hoping no one will recognize him and he can stay out of watchful eyes of others. His agent has advised him to steer clear of any woman until after filming. He thought that Worthington, Maine would be the right solution, but his feisty and sexy new neighbor for the next six weeks proves it extra difficult to stay out of trouble. His physical attraction to her isn’t the only thing that draws him to her, the fact that she doesn’t appear to know who he is, is a major bonus and quite frankly, a huge turn on, for him. The fact that she wants him for HIM…Matt from Indiana, not, Matt Easton the rising star, makes her that much more tempting and alluring. But there’s a slight issue, Matt has a secret that could end this all before it starts. But he wants Lana fiercely and he knows that she wants him as well. He knows he needs to tell her the truth because he doesn’t want to lie to her. He wants her to know the REAL him, but will she still look at him the same way once she knows who he is?
Once Lana learns WHO Matt really is, she has to deal with the internal battle of wanting to continue her life in private and away from prying eyes and gossip. Can their life together translate out of Maine and into Hollywood or are they destined to be a “means to an end”? Can Lana risk the scrutiny from the world again and put herself out there for a chance at love or will it have her running again?
Hollywood actor and girl next door! Sign me up! I adored this story and characters from beginning to end! Matt and his flirtatious fun personality and Lana with her spirited, but yet reserved demeanor made for an entertaining read. Their story was unique and not like any other I’ve read. It was exactly what I hoped and expected from Louise’s novels and left me with a sappy smile on my face when I finished reading it. It had serious moments, comical moments, and steamy moments *wink*. Matt’s slightly dirty side in the bedroom was the perfect added ingredient in their relationship. He is all sweet and seductive in public and then he shows Lana the real him behind closed doors. They’re the perfect complement to each other’s personalities. Lana brings Matt back to his “roots” and Matt brings Lana out of her shell. All in all, I was pleased with the storyline and how they got their HEA. Louise Bay, yet again, wrote a beautiful story.
4.5 stars
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Just an ok read. Writing not bad. H is a famous, extremely sexy Hollywood star and the h is a small town girl.
There is some scandal, romance and eventually HEA.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review and I must say I am. Ever disappointed by Louise Bay’s books and this was no exception. When Hollywood actor Matt moves in next door to Lana while filming in Maine, there is immediate chemistry beteeen them. As their story unfolds you are faced with a few roadblocks but they are resolved. As I started reading this amazing story I just couldn’t put it down. You will enjoy following them from Maine to Hollywood and back again. Matt and Lana are both shining stars.