I don’t know that I could do it. Coach someone you really don’t care about? Someone who’s impacted your life in such a manner that you almost quit your job? Could you do it?
That’s what this author is throwing us into this upcoming new book I was able to review. But are things really good they seem to be? Here are my thoughts.
Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey
Publisher : Berkley (June 22, 2021)
ISBN-13 : 978-0593201152
OVERVIEW:
Out-of-work actress Sloane Ford is in desperate need of something to do after losing her steady TV gig. When her famous family ropes her into working as a producer on their World War II-era romance, they neglect to mention that the film will be headlined by Joseph Donovan, her least favorite former co-star of all time. The roguish actor made her life a living hell the last time they worked together, using his movie star good looks and Irish charm to cover for his erratic professional behavior. On their new film set, he promises he’s different now, but Sloane is far from convinced.
As filming gets underway, it becomes clear that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. When the lead actress is abruptly fired, Sloane agrees to step in and take over the role, and she starts to remember why she fell in love with acting in the first place. On camera, she and Joseph share an electric chemistry. Off camera, they’ve been honing their characters and, much to Sloane’s surprise, growing closer. But playing the role of a woman in love with Joseph Donovan is a dangerous business, and the more time they spend together, the less Sloane can tell what’s real between them, and what’s just for show.
Love Scenes by Bridget Morrissey Review
I’m just not sure I could turn off certain emotions for the sake of a job. I think I could but being forced into a situation? That’s not really cool, especially when it’s your own family.
In this delightful second chance romance, all of the feels are right there in front of us. The love to hate, or maybe it is hate to hate? The fact that you really don’t have a choice…. The smirkiness from the parents and siblings. The sweet convo and the fact he really is trying! Ugh! Oh, hell no!
Is unemployment really that bad??
Okay, so you give it a go and it is not as bad as you thought. He seems to actually listen and want to do well. Maybe you are not as terrible at this coaching thing as you thought. Maybe there is a chance for more…
Morrissey brings us a sweet love to hate story that builds into something more than what you expect. Deep, touching, with understanding abounding, this story builds into something that gets you right in the feels. When the coaching turns into acting and the couple seems more offscreen than just on screen, what could go wrong?
Is it okay to admit you were wrong? At what point does your family just stop and quit nagging? These are the things that go through my mind as you start to cheer them on and wonder can they really make it this time? Will the truth make a difference?
Complex, deeply touching story that leaves a smile and a happy heart.
4 STARS!
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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