Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl

5 HOT Harrison and Raquel kissing stars.

I loved how warm and fuzzy Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl by Max Monroe made me feel. Harrison Hughes is just the sweetest, sexiest, and most swoon-worth of leading men. Especially when he has his own real leading lady in Hollywood actress Raquel Weaver.
Harrison and Raquel knew each other when they were kids. Raquel had a huge crush on him, even at the age of five. But, when he was ten, Harrison left town with his family never to be seen or heard from again, until the day he walked into the same bar as Raquel.
Two lost souls finally reunited- for one incredible night. They went separate ways and Harrison thought that was it.
Except it wasn’t.
When he found out he’d left a piece of himself behind, Harrison made plans to find Raquel and win her over, this time for good.
Watching this slow-burning story unfolding and reaching the best of endings was quite simply the happiest few hours of this week. It was love at first word for me with this story and the characters within it. I loved catching up with all the previous ‘Billionaires’ and their wives. I cried when it was over because I wanted it to go on and on. One-Click this happy, fun book today and grab some solace for yourself.

Overall Grade: 1/2

What the world needs now is love….nope. What you need is Max Monroe’s newest book, Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl. Especially in our current climate when escapism seems like an everyday need, this book proffers that escape. One thing you can always count on with a Max Monroe book is the laughs. With a cavalcade of recurring characters (I see you Thatch and Cap) who tickle your funny bone, a book such as Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl allows you a respite from the stress of wanting to commit the homicide of your loved ones due to quarantine or the inanity of the talking heads of our media. This book has everything you love about a Max Monroe book with some surprises, so here goes. These are the many reasons WHY this book should be your read tonight:

*To date, Kline Brooks has owned my heart as Max Monroe’s perfect reflection of a book boyfriend. In the first book in their first billionaire series, Tapping the Billionaire, Kline sets the bar high for the rest of their heroes. Yes, I love the zaniness of Thatch and the pragmatism and neuroticism of Wes (the OG billionaires). The next series of billionaires are all charming like the OG guys, but the “come from out of nowhere” hero to upend Kline Brooks from his pedestal is the newest hero of WHGG, Harrison Hughes. Talk about a shock. Other than someone who teases Caplin Hawkins and a potential suitor to his sister (c’mon, we knew it was Theo the whole time), Harrison Hughes is a shocking discovery. He was so unassuming UNTIL Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl where he wooed the heck out of Raquel “Rocky.” If you love a hero who is self-reflective, insightful, intelligent, socially responsible in his ideologies, and empowering, then you will fall for Harrison. He is probably the one hero in the MM universe who isn’t easily dissuaded from his heroine. I won’t tell you what causes the upending of their burgeoning relationship (we know this happens in MM’s books), but it takes a major plan of deceit for this to occur. Until that point, Harrison shows us a secure, astute, emotionally mature hero. And I. AM. HERE. FOR. THAT. and I suspect you are too.

*Unlike other Max Monroe books, the real focus of this book is Raquel. This is, in my opinion, one of their most layered heroines. Through her evolution, we are treated to the message of this book which I think is finding your own power from within yourself. In other words, self-confidence and self-knowledge are necessary for living an abundant life. While Raquel seems to “have it all,” we find out quickly that her life is very one-note. When Harrison enters her life, he adds in color and depth. He challenges her, and he helps her see that she holds control of her life. As he supports and acknowledges her needs, Raquel is able to bloom and finally realize what she wants from life. And I’ll let you guess what that is. Max Monroe’s characterization of Raquel, their evolution of her character, is the “meat” of their story, and it holds important lessons for their readers. We don’t have to be Hollywood Superstar actresses to be reminded that there is “life” in the word living, and we control how much “life” we put in it.

*I’m pretty sure the “villain” of this story is the worst person in Max Monroe’s world of billionaires. I will NOT divulge this character, as you should read this book, but I can’t think of another character in their books who I hated more than this character. Max Monroe craft her in such a way that you almost love to hate her/him. Thankfully, there is retribution and justice meted out in the story, so all is set right in the end.

*A surprise baby story ALWAYS makes for an interesting romance. As Raquel navigates the twisted world of Hollywood complete with a doting baby daddy, you can’t help but laugh and cry in equal part about the challenges and steps of their story. I will say that this story is a) a bit slow to build and b) a serious slow-burn. Obviously, there is an early physical interaction, but it takes AWHILE for Raquel and Harrison to couple up. Max Monroe build the suspense of their relationship so slowly that you almost throw your Kindle at the wall waiting for their hero and heroine to “get their s%it together.” Yet, it’s that chemistry and tension that keeps you chained (this is good) to their story. Additionally, the delineation of their chapters in this story is interesting. I would love to pop into their minds a bit to understand their choices. However, even though those choices seem strange to this reader, they have written a story that feels complete in the end.

I can never get enough of Max Monroe’s storytelling. I had been looking forward to Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl because I needed levity during a time of COVID and racial unrest. It isn’t meant to be used to hide from these challenges; instead, it feels like a respite from the world for just a bit of time. Offering up a hero such as Harrison, you can’t help but wish you had someone like him in your corner right now because you would know that there is someone who can help you through the challenges of your day, someone who sees your needs and offers your help to meet them. This solace coupled with the hilarity of Raquel and Harrison’s story is the perfect read for today…and tomorrow. If you are like me and looking for some levity, Max Monroe’s Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl is the perfect medicine.

Holly fluffing swoon!!! Kline Brooks has some competition. Harrison Hughes made me a puddle on more than one occasion. He rolled with the punches and handled life in Hollywood head on, but the way he treats Raquel is everything! He treats her with so much respect and looks out for her even if it means sacrificing himself. Raquel is so endearing. When she finally found her backbone, I swear I stood up and cheered. Harrison brought out the best in her. Raquel and Harrison each gave each other something they both were missing…A family!

Oh and the best part about Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl, the billionaire gang we all know and love and even if you haven’t met the rest of the crew yet, you will love them!

I just love everything the writing duo that is Max Monroe gives us!

Harrison was almost perfect and a nominee for sainthood to put up with Raquel and her stupid manager. He’s the main reason that I gave the book 4 stars. Harrison freaking Hughes is giving Kline Brooks a run for his money as the swooniest best character ever in the history of books. Harrison is on his heels but there is no one and I mean no one better than Kline big dick Brooks. Well I wasn’t a fan of Raquel’s. I found her to be a overly childish dishonest coward for to much of the book Raquel’s inability to take control of her life and career instead of being a puppet with her passive aggressive behavior annoyed the hell out of me. I’ve never had such a visceral reaction to one of Max Monroe characters but even by the end of the book I still didn’t like Raquel because she had already burned her bridges with me. Besides Harrison it made me laugh and smile to have appearances from some of my beloved characters. I always love having the crazy group of friends show up in other books. The ladies are still my favorite authors. Until next time y’all happy reading.

Max Monroe does it again!!! I absolutely loved Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl!!

In the staring roles we have one of Hollywood’s leading lady, and sexy virgin, Raquel and Harrison, the hot AF CFO of HawCom. Their story started 25 years ago when they were but youngins. They haven’t seen each other since they were 5 and 9 but fate seemed to put them together again, boy do they reconnect!! Surprise….it really does only take one time to make a baby!! Harrison is beyond swoony and wants to wants to be there for Raquel every step the way. To say she has abandonment issues is putting it mildly. If you read Taming Hollywood’s Baddest Boy, you know Luca is her brother who she hasn’t heard from in 8 years, and that’s after their parents abandoned both of them. Does Harrison let her walls stand? Not a chance! Best HEA!!

I’d be remiss if I don’t mention the supporting cast. You know that group of billionaire’s. I swear I had tears running down my cheeks, I was laughing so freaking hard.

I’m totally obsessed with Max Monroe so I drop everything when they have a new book coming out so I can read it. This one had some of my favorite MM characters of all time (*sigh* Thatch and Cap *sigh*).

This book had me laughing so hard. It’s the perfect escape from everything. I had all the fun of the billionaire book club and all the glitz and glamour or Hollywood.

This duo really knows how to write a character that you absolutely love but also ones that you hate so much that you can’t wait to see them get their comeuppance. I expected some Hollywood drama and I definitely got it. I can’t wait to visit this crazy crew again!

Remember when I said that Taming Hollywood’s Baddest Boy (THBB) was my favorite Max Monroe book? Nope, I was wrong. Winning Hollywood’s Goodest Girl is my new favorite Max Monroe book. It’s not just because the female lead, Raquel “Rocky” Weaver, is Luca Weaver sister (from THBB), it’s because she found her voice in this story. She learned that she could stand up for herself, even if it was with a little help from Harrison Hughes. Alright, I’m getting ahead of myself.

Rocky Weaver and Harrison Hughes met as children. Harrison and Luca (from THBB) used to play together, while little Rocky trailed behind them. Then Harrison’s family moved to New York when he was around 10. Fast forward about 24 years, to a dark bar where Harrison is drowning his lousy evening and Rocky found refuge after running away from her team of handlers. After playing catch up, without Rocky even mentioning she was on her way to becoming Hollywood’s It Gal, they end up getting soaked in the rain on the way back to his place, since she didn’t want to go back to hers. And then one thing leads to another leads to a lot of naked something…

I love that when Harrison found out that Rocky was pregnant, he turns his whole life upside down and relocates to Los Angeles to be closer to her and the baby without even asking her. He tries to become a fixture in her life, but does not try to takeover. That’s the last thing Rocky needs, with her Manager creating a fake relationship for her, so not to pull Harrison into Rocky’s spotlight.

As Awards Season unfolds, so do the many obstacles while pregnant in the spotlight, with a fake relationship and a Manager who’s only looking out for herself and not her client. When things come to an ugly head, Harrison retreats back to New York, thinking he lost Rocky and the baby to her career. With the help of the boys (yes, those Billionaire Boys ~ Kline, Thatch, Wes, Cap, Theo, etc.), Harrison is determined to get to the bottom of it all, when Rocky surprises him, at 9 months pregnant, on his doorstep.

To find out what happens, you need to read this book. I can honestly say that I would have never thought that I would love a surprise pregnancy book so much. But then again, it is from the extraordinary minds of Max Monroe, so what’s not to like…

Another swoon worthy and hilarious hit for Max Monroe. I could gush about this book for days but I’ll try to keep things short and sweet. Harrison and Raquel together are absolute MAGIC! He is the perfect blend of laid back and alpha. He’ll leave you a swooning mess. I promise. Raquel is wonderful, if not a little frustrating at times. Despite being a Hollywood starlet, she’s never been encouraged to have confidence in herself which made it easy for her to be a bit of a push over when it comes to her career and her entourage. You feel bad for her because these people have essentially taken over her life (seriously, you’ll want to throat punch a few of them) but at the same time you want to shake her for not standing up for herself. It makes for a bit of an emotional roller coaster for these two but by the end of the ride you’re deliriously happy and can’t wait for what will come next. I honestly have not met a Max Monroe couple that I haven’t fallen absolutely in love with. Harrison and Raquel are no exception.

I loved the story and the LOL moments but I just didn’t like Rocky that much. I loved Harrison a lot. I don’t know why me and Rocky aren’t that close as friends as me and Cassie but there was just something missing. I had to scream at her a lot and I understand why she does the things she does because of how she was raised and because of how she was treated. I just wished she made some other choices sooner.

Okay. Every time Max Monroe comes out with a new book, they somehow manage to top their previous release. Harrison is *beyond* swoony, and is by far my favorite Max Monroe hero (sorry Thatch). Raquel’s character arc is just perfection and she and Harrison together are magic! This one is definitely a must read.