Katrina Shah just wants out of the fame game, away from her high-profile family’s drama. But dodging the spotlight? Tough luck. Especially when she collides with Hollywood’s golden boy, Evan Kristof. Her heart doesn’t seem to have received the memo to steer clear of him.
Evan’s used to the spotlight, the parties, the glitz. Yet, he’s craving a break, some peace. Then he meets Katrina, and suddenly, tranquility’s the last thing on his mind.
As they both try to escape their pasts, sparks fly between the girl who wants anonymity and the movie star. But can they navigate crazy families, an over-the-top wedding, and their undeniable chemistry without getting burned? Their fling might just turn into something much bigger than they bargained for.
My Review
Overall, this was an exciting read with lots of cultural references and a little romance. In some parts of the story, it felt like a biography of the characters rather than a romance read. It does have steamy scenes, and a lot of emphasis is on relationships and their issues. I enjoyed it but found it too much of everyone else and needed more of the main characters.
Katrina’s world is rocked by her father’s passing and her current divorce. She is very much entranced in her family and their traditions.
The first chapter jumps into the future. From the prologue into the future, Katrina is a giver and has opened a nonprofit to benefit others. She also works for the family business. I love that she is relatable about being divorced, having anxiety issues, and making something of herself despite the challenges in her life.
Evan is a movie star who often rubs shoulders with Chicago’s elite. He comes off as obsessed at first but then sticks his foot in his mouth.
I will admit I’m struggling with the reading. The characters’ nicknames need to be clarified, and there is no translation for some of them. This story has a slow-burn vibe, but it gets off track occasionally.
This book gets steamy as the slow burn simmers and the angst kicks up. However, there is a minor location error in the first bedroom scene. Going from the kitchen to the bed, to the couch, and back to the bedroom must be clarified. The author might have lost track of her settings a little. The steamy scenes aren’t too described, but they are enough to steam your Kindle.
There are moments in this story where I can’t tell if it is a real-life biography or a romance read. The multi-person POV and real-life issues are great, but they like to go down memory lane.
The happy bubble they have lived in bursts quite dramatically, and of course, it brings tears to my eyes. The book’s ending is so perplexing, as you don’t get the happy ever after or happy for now; instead, you gain a celebrity-like interview, and that’s it.
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