Jemma Larson knows tough times. She’s been raising her baby brother ever since her parents perished in a car crash. As the owner of the popular blog, Entertainment with Jem, she has been using the income from her blog to keep them both fed and a roof over their heads. Now her blog’s income is declining amidst vicious competition. Jemma needs to do something desperate to be able to feed and take … and take care of herself and her little brother before Social Services comes calling again. Her greatest fear- having her beloved little brother taken from her. Jemma will do anything to prevent that. Even if it means going out on a limb with her blog.
Reading about new reality TV show heartthrob, Daniel Starke, an opportunity presents itself to get an exclusive interview with him. She knows this will boost her blog’s readership and income. But everything she’s read in the press about Daniel has him painted as a womanizing, self-centered jerk. Pushed to pay her bills, she agrees to the interview.
At their meeting, she realizes that Daniel is nothing like she expected- and sparks fly! Normally shy Jemma is now thrust into the spotlight. But nothing in the entertainment world as it seems, as Jemma is about to find out.
* This book contains some adult situations. 18+, mature audiences recommended.
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Jemma is an entertainment blogger. It’s her one and only job to support her and her little brother. She has a chance to boost her blog by interviewing realty tv star Daniel Stark. Add in Daniel’s crazy ex lover, another blogger trying to sabotage her reputation and a hot rocker who is interested in Jemma. Daniel is stuck in the middle of all this chaos. What will happen to Jemma? This series was hot, steamy to listen to. I enjoyed all 5 books.
Hannah Carmona narration was very good. She is a new narrator for me. She is a pleasure to listen to. She does an amazing job portraying the characters, giving each their own voice and personality. I was gifted the audio and offered my honest review
Jemma 1
Entertainment with Jem, Book 1 (A Celebrity Romance)
By: Clarissa Carlyle
Narrated by: Hannah Carmona
I love books like this. Short, well thought out installments that just make me want more. Clarissa Carlyle starts out her series with a bang! Jemma Larson, blog writer, supports her younger brother after the untimely death of her parents. When given the opportunity to interview celebrity heartthrob, Daniel Starke, things should begin to look up for her. But when a rival blogger takes her on, things get messy. Will she be able to keep her reputation and her brother? What about the smoldering relationship with Daniel? Who will win the battle of the blogs? Carlyle writes a smart, yet steamy story about a young girl trying to get by. Jemma is a fantastic character. She is strong and determined, and puts family first. Daniel is the hero that is easy to fall for. He isn’t your stereotypical celebrity which is refreshing. I can’t wait to see what she has in store for these characters in the next installment!
Hannah Carmona’s fresh narration brings it all to life with a great pace, passion and determination. It’s my first narration by her and I enjoyed her voices. Looking forward to see what she has in store for us next!
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Jemma 1 by Clarissa Carlyle is a celebrity romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Hannah Carmona.
This is the first book of Clarissa’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. The book does end on a cliffhanger but it was no surprise since its part of a series. I look forward to reading the next book in the series Jemma 2 to get more of Daniel and Jemma’s love story.
Hannah did a great job on the narration. I look forward to listening to more of her work in the future.
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I liked Jemma Book 1 as a start to a series. The characters seemed interesting and I’d like to know what happens next. With only two hours, there wasn’t time to get much beyond the set up described in the description of the audiobook. It’s also not clear at this point how many books will be in the final series. It does end with a cliffhanger.
I listened to the Audible version. This is the first audiobook I’ve listened to by Hannah Carmona and her performance was good.
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A nice start to the series. There’s plenty (and I do mean plenty) of drama, high heat, some sweet and tender moments, and a little bit of heartache all wrapped into a novella with a cliffhanger. Well, it is a five part series so it was expected.
I like the narrator. She also did Managed (which I listened to first). I like having different voices in my head for different characters, especially when there’s some crossover, but overall I’m not complaining.
Story: 4 stars
Narrator: 4 stars