Feasted On: The Accidental Movie Star by Emily Evans

Format: Kindle Edition | File Size: 1910 KB | Release Date: June 2012 | Publisher: Self-Published | Obtained: Amazon.com

"The Accidental Movie Star" by Emily Evans

My Book Summary : Every summer Ashley spends it in LA with her Hollywood executive father. However, this summer it's a little different since she is working as an unpaid production assistant on her dad's latest movie so she can show good work experience on her college applications. Every day she works there, she just finds another reason to enjoy her typical normal life in Texas with her mom, away from all of the drama that comes with casts and the "Hollywood scene."

Still she's surprised by her own instant "friendship" with the lead actor of the movie, Caspian (Caz). They have a unique bond that grows only stronger when her role has production assistant slowly turns over to his "personal assistant." Then even closer, when the director suddenly tells her to help Caz learn how to kiss and to get on camera for them!! Yikes!

Nevertheless, will things progress smoothly or will rumors and conniving crewmembers get in the way??

My Book Review : 4.5 out of 5 stars, this is a light, fun, and charming novel that I could not get enough of!! Caz and Ashley played off so well with each other that I wish there was a sequel novel so I could read more about them! Nevertheless, all of the characters had such get energy and chemistry that made this novel work so well!

Another reason for my thoroughly enjoy this novel was because of the new take assistant route that I have yet to read from. I don't know how else to describe it but I liked it!

I definitely recommend this novel to anyone who wants to read a young adult romance with a Hollywood-spin to it!!

Book Teaser(s) :

"Show me your tea source."
"You have a trailer with a kitchenette."
Caz shrugged again.
"Fine, let me know when you have a break. We'll need at least twenty minutes."
Caz's eyes brightened. "We can---"
Sipping from the cup intended for Caz, Garrett joined them. Ashley narrowed her eyes and shook her head at the tea thief.
Garrett grinned around the white plastic lid. "I prefer tea with extra sugar, no milk."
"It wasn't yours," Caz said.
Ashley looked at Caz pointedly as he sipped from her cup--like he had any room to point fingers. ~ within Chapter 7

"Here." She set the cup down on the prop desk. Caz wore the uniform of a young police sergeant.
Caz sniffed at the cup, smelling the coffee. "That's not tea."
Ashley rolled her eyes. "I know, the director said to give it to you."
"You know I drink tea."
"I know. If you say that one more time, I'm not going to be happy."
"I know." ~ within Chapter 13

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Emily, then please check out her website.

Disappointmentville: Love Walked In by Marisa de los Santos

Format: Paperback | Pages: 307 | Release Date: December 2006 | Publisher: Plume | Obtained: Friends of the Pasquotank-Camden Library - Fall Book Sale

"Love Walked In" by Marisa de los Santos

My Book Summary : When Martin walked into the cafe that Cornelia managed she didn't realize but her life was about to change forever. Cornelia definitely is smitten with him; especially since he's exactly her, type and looks just like Cary Grant (whom she has a crush on for years). Nevertheless, their relationship isn't an easy one especially when Martin takes a while to open up and he has a few secrets, Clare being one of them.

Clare is Martin's eleven-year-old daughter who is dealing with her own issues that seem to be getting out of control. She and her mother (Viviana) used to be a duo that always worked together. Yet recently Viviana has been acting strangely, not her normal-self, and not being a very good mother either.

Soon Cornelia, Clare, & Martin's lives will change in ways that none of them expect and in some ways that make them better people. If only everything else could work out the way, they want it to.

My Book Review : 2.5 out of 5 stars, this is a moving story about what happens when love comes to you in unexpected ways. I really did not enjoy this story, mostly because I hated Clare's parents (Martin & Viviana). They were both too self-involved for my liking. Plus, even though the ending was sweet and I liked who Cornelia ended up with, it still didn't end the way it should have.

I don't recommend this book but it you decide to read it then I say I hope you'll enjoy it more than I did.

On a side note -- I loved Cornelia and the way she was described. Since she's described as being quirky, a small woman, with dark short hair, and all I kept thinking about was how she was just like Kristan Higgins' Cordelia from "Until There Was You."

Author's Novel Extras : Acclaim | Excerpts | Reading Group Guide

Book Teaser(s) :

I brought up the previous tweaked quotation mainly to discuss how it's only partly accurate because, as far as I can tell, no matter what the circumstances, parenthood is thrust upon a parent. No one is ever quite ready; everyone is always caught off guard. Parenthood chooses you. And you open your eyes, look at what you've got, say "Oh, my gosh," and recognize that of all the balls there ever were, this is the one you should not drop. It's not a question of choice. ~ within Chapter 11

For more information on this book and/or any other books by Marisa, then please check out her website.

Made the Grade: Take a Chance Series, Book 1

- This is an ARC book - Available Formats through Amazon.com: Kindle Edition - File Size: 217 KB | Expected Release Date: May 23, 2012 | Publisher: Entangled Publishing | Obtained: Entangled Publishing

"Try Me" [Take a Chance Series, Book 1] by Diane Alberts

My Book Summary : It's been seven years since that terrible night when Jeremy lost the friendship of not only his best friend, but also the girl he has always loved (Erica) his best friend's little sister. All because of one lie that he didn't even tell.

However, when he thought about the day when he would see Erica again he never envisioned himself being dirty, bruised, and dehydrated on the side of the road outside of Las Vegas. He had hoped if they ever did see each other again he'd be painted in a better light then looking like he was following in his old man's footsteps. Nevertheless, here they are hanging out again and he's soon realizing that he is still completely in love with her, while she still seems unattainable to him.

Yet Erica has her own secrets .... one is that she has always loved Jeremy too! Also, her love for him hasn't seemed to lesson over the years. But her other secret might just scare him away for good if they ever get closer, like every other man, so she has to keep Jeremy at arms length no matter the cost. The only thing is will Jeremy allow her to do that??

My Book Review : 3.5 out of 5 stars, this intense novel deals with two stubborn main characters that have loved each other for years but haven't had the best of luck. Follow how they work through their troubled pasts while creating the life they want to have with each other.

I loved Jeremy!! He has this intensity that I think would be wonderful in a spouse!! My only problem was how both Erica and Jeremy deal with bring up their issues which is they either accuse each other or hide out of fear from what the other would do. Yet, even though I say that, I don't know how I'd rather have it written since it seemed to work out for them. I like them as the characters they were so I wouldn't have changed them, even their insecurities...I guess. =0)

I recommend this novel to anyone who likes to read about hot military men finding the love of their lives. Or to those who enjoy contemporary romance novels!!

Author's Novel Extras : Sell Sheet | Six Sentence Sunday- TRY ME | #SixSunday– #TryMe from @entangledpub | #SixSunday– #TryMe #3 @entangledpub

Book Teaser(s) :

Teaser #1 ~ within Chapter 1

Erica took a more cautious bite, then closed her eyes with a blissful sound. Not only was he gorgeous, but he cooked like a damned rock star.
So not fair.
"Wow. You really know your way around the kitchen. I thought you were just showing off."
"Me? Show off? Please. I'm just so naturally attractive to members of the opposite sex that it just seems like I'm showing off. This is all me, baby."
"Call me 'baby' one more time, jerk."
He grinned. "Anything you want, baby." ~ within Chapter 3

For more information on this book, series, and/or any other books by Diane, then please check out her website.

"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Booby Trap

Today's "Waiting On" Wednesday by Jill - click here

"The Booby Trap" by Anne Browning Walker
Expected Publication Released Date: September 1, 2012

Author's Book Description:

Welcome to The Booby Trap, a seedy bar where waitresses’ skirts are high, necklines are low, and customers show up for the eye candy.

When brainy, beautiful, Harvard Ph.D. candidate Bambi Benson wants to study the women of the Booby Trap for her dissertation, she goes undercover and joins them. All is going well for Bambi until handsome local celebrity Trip Whitley enters the scene.

Hoping to shock his high-society family by dating a bimbo, Trip offers to pay Bambi to pretend to be his girlfriend. She accepts his offer and bides her time, waiting for the right moment to reveal her true identity and teach Trip not to judge based on appearances.

After a series of dates carefully orchestrated for their publicity value, Bambi’s trap is set. But there’s one problem: the predator might have fallen in love with her prey.

Teaser Tuesdays: Try Me

Today's Teaser Tuesdays by MizB - click here

"Try Me" [Take a Chance Series, Book 1] by Diane Alberts

Book Teaser:

With a snort, he ducked his head against the sunlight and trudged along the road. At least he'd get to work on his tan.
That tan was turning into the beginning of a sunburn before he finally heard a car engine rumbling behind him. It was the first sign of life he'd seen since he stumbled out of the desert. Finally. He'd started to think he'd slept through the end of the world. Zombies optional. ~ within Chapter 1