This was super cute – a light and easy fake relationship romance with a celebrity twist. I loved that it had “he falls first” vibes, and that it was the famous actor who was unsure if he would be enough for the accomplished scientist who steals his heart. I liked that she kept him grounded, and the exploration of the chaos that’s involved in being a modern celebrity was really interesting. You’re not just signing up to be with a lovable, sexy man, you’re also signing up for a life in the spotlight. That side of the story brought some extra weight and complexity to this otherwise lighthearted romance. It was sweet and bingeable, with a cinnamon roll hero who was easy to love.
The story follows Flint, a movie star who recently moved back to his hometown to have more time away from the spotlight. Flint bought a large piece of property and is enjoying the seclusion when he discovers a woman trespassing so she can take some pictures. Turns out, Audrey isn’t trying to get private pictures of a movie star, she’s actually a scientist interested in spotting some rare squirrels. When Flint realizes that Audrey has no idea who he is, it’s a breath of fresh air. There’s something refreshing about spending time with someone who doesn’t care about his celebrity status. So when Flint needs a fake girlfriend for a movie premiere, his first thought is Audrey… even if he would prefer to start up something real with her.
I’ve been enjoying this series because I know that each installment is going to be a quick, cute read without a whole lot of angst. And that’s the case here as well – this was perfect for bingeing, and it was a smile-inducing read. The pairing of Audrey and Flint was definitely fun, and I liked that it was both the typical fake relationship romance (without a ton of surprises) and something a little different as well. Their dynamic worked, and it was easy to like both characters. In fact, my only complaint would be that I wanted more time with them together. This is the final book in the series and easy to read as a standalone, but there was a lot of time spent with Flint’s family to close out the series AND a decent amount of time spent with Audrey’s sisters, establishing them as characters. It took away from the romance at times, and I wouldn’t have minded a whole lot more Flint and Audrey. But this was successful overall, and I had no trouble bingeing it.
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Blurb:
He’s Hollywood’s biggest star. She wouldn’t know him from the pizza delivery guy.
I’m a wildlife biologist in a tiny mountain town, not some kind of law-breaking celebrity stalker. At least not on purpose.
It was an accident when I wandered onto the property of one of Hollywood’s hottest movie stars. Five minutes ago, I’d never even heard of Flint Hawthorne. I definitely didn’t know he lives in Silver Creek.
When I’m detained for trespassing, the last thing I expect is to trade my handcuffs for a designer gown. All I wanted was permission to conduct my research on a remote corner of his estate.
Now I’m walking the red carpet of a Hollywood movie premiere as Flint’s (very fake) girlfriend.
At least, the relationship is supposed to be fake. But the way he slips his arm around me, his breath tickling my ear, the chemistry feels like something real.
The trouble is, I’m not really built to handle his fast-paced celebrity life. Most days, I prefer the company of squirrels to people. I should be glad we’re only pretending.
I’m just not sure my heart got the memo.
Perfect for fans of swoony romantic comedy, this series finale from bestseller Jenny Proctor hits all the right notes!
Books in the How to Kiss a Hawthorne Brother series are connected but can be read in any order.
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These are easy to read as standalones, and I really enjoyed this one.
Perry Hawthorne is my boss. Only my boss. And I do NOT have a crush.
When one of THE Hawthorne brothers—known by their chiseled jawlines and their family-run farm and event center—hires me to be his virtual assistant, I do everything I can to keep him firmly in the work zone.
His grumpy demeanor helps.
His smoking hot profile picture does not.
But even if I do have a crush (a very tiny one), I can’t catch real feelings for a million different reasons.
Besides the whole business part of our relationship, I’m a single mom. I have to think about what’s best for my son, Jack. And my grumpy, divorced, humorless boss isn’t exactly giving me “ready to be a stepdad” vibes.
When Perry upgrades me from virtual to in-person assistant, I wonder if I’ve gotten him all wrong. He’s actually pretty great with Jack. And with me? Let’s just say the chemistry crackling between us might vaporize all my reasons for keeping my distance.
Trouble is, after his messy divorce, I’m not sure Perry’s ready to bet on a new relationship. But it isn’t just my heart that’s on the line. It’s Jack’s, too. And after everything we went through before my husband died, I’m not sure that’s a gamble I’m ready to take, no matter how desperate Jack is for a daddy.
How to Kiss Your Best Friend is a sweet romantic comedy with all the sizzling kisses you want in a closed-door romance but no explicit scenes.
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About the Author:
Jenny Proctor was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she still considers one of the loveliest on earth. She and her husband currently reside in the Charleston, SC area and stay busy keeping up with six children and a growing assortment of pets. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself. Jenny’s romantic comedy LOVE AT FIRST NOTE was a 2016 Whitney Award Winner in the Contemporary Romance category. To learn more about Jenny, visit her webpage at www.jennyproctor.com.
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