Fairy tales aren’t just for princessesSuperstar Alex Jackson steers clear of any emotional involvement after a series of life-changing events turned his life, and heart, inside out and upside down. Broken and deeply scarred, he has sworn to remain single and emotionally aloof to all women.Physiotherapist Violet McKenzie, is distrustful of men—famous men being at the top of her list for good … men being at the top of her list for good reason. She’s learned a thing or two about them and has made a conscious effort to stay as far away as she possibly can.
Until sexy Alex needs her professional assistance after a stage mishap and she becomes his personal physio. Violet has sworn off love, but when Alex’s hot kisses keep her up at night longing for more, she wonders if she can remain steadfast to her personal promise to never fall for the wrong guy again.
Can a superstar and an ordinary girl have a happily ever after, or is that only reserved for the songs Alex sings?
Praise for Joanne Dannon – “A sexy superstar hero who has it all except the love of the right woman and an ordinary working girl whose job propels her into the heart of the hero’s glamorous life. Joanne Dannon’s wonderfully emotional story will sweep you away.” – Rachael Thomas, Harlequin Presents author.
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What an awesome read.
Alex and Violet’s story was amazing and kept me reading till the end.
Joanne Dannon is an incredible writer.
Joanne outdone herself with this great book over Alex and Violet. A great and sexy romance
Kissing Under the Spotlight is the first story in Joanne Dannon’s Kissing Down Under series a well written book that I enjoyed reading, it is a good sweet read. Violet McKenzie a physical therapist and Alex Jackson an international star’s story kept me turning pages until I finished reading. I recommend this book.
This is Book 1 of The Kissing Down Under series. Loved this story! I couldn’t put it down. Alex & Violet are great characters having a HEA. Well worth the read!
I volunteered to read this ARC & leave an honest review.
Alex has been broken.
Can she put his pieces back together again?
Violet will do more than physical therapy with Alex the super star. His heart also needs therapy and Violet is the one to do it.
I really enjoyed this story. I liked Violet and Alex. There is so much more to both of them than meets the eye.
This first story in the series centers around famous performer Alex Jackson and physical therapist Violet .
Violet and Jackson meet when he requests for a physiotherapist during his hotel stay in Melbourne. Violet is thrilled to meet the man that she’s been a fan forever, but is also a bit concerned after photos of her in a compromising position where spread in the social media with the last man she thought she loved.
When offered the job of being his PT for the duration of his Australia tour , she accepts, knowing that at the end she would have enough money for her business but not realizing her heart would likely be broken.
This was a sweet, and touching audiobook about two individuals from opposite backgrounds finding love when they least expected. But will they take the leap of faith, or will fear keep them apart forever?
Terrific
Alex was a performer, Violet was a physical therapist working as a hotel massage therapist until she could save enough to buy her building for her business. She was called up to his suite after he hurt his ankle in a performance. He decides to hire her, but little did they know it would be more.
“Kissing Under the Spotlight”, the first in the Kissing Down Under series, had me hooked from the very beginning. Joanne Dannon writes with a passion that jumps of every page, in this very sexy and intimate contemporary romance. The heat turns to boiling point with their first kiss and it’s easy to get swept away in the romance of a star dating his physio. However will they be able to take the pressure when their “Kisses Under the Spotlight” take center stage?
“Kisses Under the Spotlight” is a 5-star read for many reasons including:
*From the very first glimpse of the new front page, with a couple embraced in a steamy and sexy pose ready to kiss, to the title that directly sums up the novel, to wonderfully engaging and sexy characters in a plot filled that is full of unexpected surprises and intimate passion, to an ending that is so beautiful and heartwarming, it leaves you resonating the HEA with a smile, this book really is the total package.
*A creative and unique plot that allows the characters to open up their souls and develop together as they continue embrace their togetherness. Alex, the superstar, is a very intriguing character, who from the first meeting with Violet, didn’t portray a man that readers would really swoon to. However, as he opened up with Violet and they got to know each other, we began to see a side of him that included his flaws and all, making him all the more easier to like, and want to invest in his outcome. To see Alex grow to a man worthy of Voilet’s love was truly one of the most beautiful aspects of the book. Violet is an easily likable character, with her first impressions as someone who was smitten with the superstar, then showing a woman who knew what she wanted, and wasn’t fake! From the very start it was easy to invest in her character and hope she gets the HEA she deserves.
*When their first kiss heats up the pages, it’s exciting to see where the story would go. Most favorably was the HEA that was very unexpected (no spoilers). It was an ending of fairytale proportions in the “real world” so to speak. Very memorable. Also favorable was the setting of the story in Australia over many states, a location that is not usually used when a superstar is one of the lead characters.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Kisses Under the Spotlight” and look forward to reading the next Kissing Down Under installment that focuses on Joanne’s best friend Daisy and her quest for true love – a special true HEA type love, not the love she has gotten in the past. I am already hooked and looking forward to my next spare time to read “Wanting Mr Right”. I recommend this story to all readers who enjoy a passionate and fiery love story with a resonating HEA.
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I found this to be a pleasant story to read but it felt predictable. I have read prior books by Joanne Dannon and have really enjoyed them. This one fell a little flat. I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Violet was the biggest fan of Alex. He was a jazz singer with a big band sound and known the world over. She was asked to go on tour with Alex because he injured his ankle while performing and she was a therapist specializing in sports injuries. They became very close and confided in each other telling things they had never told anyone. She was to be on the tour for a few weeks, so they tried very hard to keep things professional. Things do not go as planned. The story is well written, interesting characters, and an exciting story. Joanne Dannon does an excellent of telling a good story. I recommend this one.
For me Kissing Under the Spotlight was a great love story.
Alex and Violet will take you into a crazy journey. a journey where two hearts will face their fears, and insecurity.
This is the first book I have the pleasure of reading from Joanne Dannon and I found it refreshing and so sweet and loving story.
Honestly I recommend this book. It is perfect for an afternoon read for this summer.
I volunteerly review an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
It wasn’t a bad read…and it wasn’t exactly a great read. There were several spots that could be smoothed over and it did seem to cram quite a bit into a little bit of storyline. And I am still not sure if I ever warmed up to Alex and Violet just came across as whiny to me.