I love celebrity romances and Nan’s writing so I was excited to pick this one up. Unfortunately, my feelings are mixed about it. Good first - pacing was great, I wanted to know what happened. There were some good twists and turns that kept me reading. I liked Chelsea’s children a lot, though they seemed young. And I liked Chelsea- she seems like a genuine person. On the other hand, I couldn’t wrap my head around Fran - I think other people will like her, but she didn’t do it for me. Because of that, I had a hard time believing their chemistry and sinking all the way into the book. Nan is still an autobuy for me, if you haven’t read her other books, go get them!

Short summary: Fran is in a rut and thinks working for a celebrity could fuel the stories she writes for a gossip rag. But then she meets her employer and Chelsea is far from trashy. The more Fran works for her, the more she admires Chelsea. But what will happen when Chelsea learns the truth of Fran’s motivations, made more complicated by burgeoning feelings?

Thanks to Bold Strokes Books and Netgalley. ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Like They Do in the Movies
by Nan Campbell