Michael Graydon has it all – looks, fame, and a couple of Oscars.
Does he see me in the crowd of paparazzi?
Does he know I sell pictures of him to the tabloids as if money could ever erase the feel of his lips on me?
Does he think I forgot the way he broke my heart?
Or does he know that I’ve ruined everything I’ve ever loved?
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We were seventeen when I left, and I never forgot Laine. Not for one … one minute.
Since that day I’ve measured all women against her and every one of them has come up short.
We’re in the same town, on the same block, in the same building, and the gulf between us is just too wide to cross.
Until I stop running from trouble long enough to throw her camera off a balcony.
She’s a career-killer. A PR disaster.
Loving her again is career suicide, and I don’t care.
This time, I’m running toward her, even if it ruins me.
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Star Crossed was previously released as Shuttergirl, with an epilogue that wasn’t in the last book and previously unpublished, totally swoon-worthy and emotional new scenes.
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One of the best second chance romances I’ve read in a while, it was hot, steamy, sexy, heartbreaking and amazing! I had to read it in one sitting because it was that amazing.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. This book has a story with which I am familiar, and yet, not at all. It is more. So much more! There’s even greater depth and heft to it; emotionally more layered and compelling. Michael and Laine have long lingered in my brain library, in a special place for those books which I do not ever want to forget and they are now even more interesting and so very lovable.
CD Reiss has such a skill with language, weaving words in a magical way that makes my heart leap with sheer pleasure. I have highlighted so many phrases, sentences and paragraphs reflecting the smile on my face as I read such fabulous magical combinations of words to reflect thoughts and feelings. I could hear Michael and Laine so clearly.
Thank you Christine for taking the time too tell us this story again, making it even more heart expandingly beautiful. I loved it then, and the audio, and I have loved it even more now. Reading bliss.
Star Crossed brings a new twist to Hollywood romance. It was different I have not read a lot of Paparrazi (heroine) and Movie Star (hero) story line. It usually is body guard and Hollywood star. That was a bit, interesting for me. At the heart of the story, there was a big secret that comes out that had my heart clenching for our Shuttergirl. Her character is so strong that I did not see that one coming. CD Reiss will not disappoint with a HEA. These characters deserved it!
My only downfall was that I felt a bit detached to the full story. I was waiting for the moment that I would start flying through the pages. That didn’t happen to me with this one. I love the author dearly and will stay reading her books. If you like reading about Hollywood romance with some twists and turns, this book may be for you. 3.5 Star Rating.
~Crystal’s Book World Blog~
I loved this beautiful and poignant story of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances. This is a unique, and different Hollywood romance that was so seductive and took my breath away. Laine Cartwright is a talented photographer, but is making her living on the streets of LA, capturing candid shots of the Hollywood elite. Movie star, Michael Greydon, is Hollywood royalty and America’s Boyfriend. Laine and Michael first met in high school. They were from completely opposite worlds but connected so intrinsically. When Michael left school abruptly to follow his dream, Laine felt lost and alone. She made some bad choices, but found the strength to pick herself up and follow her passion, becoming an honest and respected photographer. She and Michael have followed each others careers from afar, always wondering ‘what if things were different’. One evening when they finally meet again face to face, their undeniable and fiery attraction makes them explore those ‘what if’s. Laine may be a paparazzo, but she is unprepared when her colleagues turn their lenses on her. Michael is so sweet, patient and protective as he shelters Laine, wanting her to be safe in his world. But Laine has a horrific past that resurfaces with all this new attention, and it could ruin not only their careers, but tear them apart for good this time. I was so heartbroken over what Laine endured, but I admired her strength and resilience and how she always took ownership of her decisions. Michael was so kind, loving, and down-to-earth despite his privileged life. They are so perfect together, supporting and trusting each other, and their chemistry leaped right off the page. I love the way Reiss makes her stories and characters come alive. She expertly and exquisitely portrayed Laine and Michael with all their complications, joy, heartbreak, and pleasure. With that, making me feel all the authentic emotions including empathy. Oh and the epilogue was so perfect, I didn’t want it to end. I absolutely loved, and highly recommend this beautiful, poignant and sexy romance!