Posted 02/10/2025 by Hilarye in ARC Review, Book Reviews / 0 Comments
For the Show by
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Series: All for Love #2 Also in this series: For the PlotPublished by Independent Publisher on 03/01/2025
Genres: Contemporary Romance,
Romantic Comedy,
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BookBubBuy on AmazonHe needs a wife to silence his father. She needs a break from the spotlight.
Millie Greer thought she was destined for Broadway, until a cruel director crushed her dreams over a few extra pounds. Now, hiding from the stage that once defined her life, she’s found solace behind the microphone, recording for an erotic stories app.
Ezra Miller is a big-hearted middle school teacher, worn down by his father’s constant pressure and his own string of romantic misfortunes. When he’s met with an unexpected family member, Ezra’s only option is to find a “wife”—and fast. Who better to play the role than a trained actress?
What begins as a convenient arrangement quickly spirals as the line between make-believe and reality blurs. When hearts get tangled, Ezra and Millie must decide if their fake relationship is for the show—or if love might be the real deal after all.
✨ Thank you to Independent Publisher, BookFunnel, and of course, Katie Van Brunt for the opportunity to read an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. ✨
Tags: Abuse, Actors, Banter, Caretaking, Competent Heroine, Curvy Heroine, Fake Relationship, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Friends to Lovers, Funny, Happily Ever After, He Falls First, Hurt/Comfort, Independent Heroine, Marriage of Convenience, Mental Illness, Neurodivergent Hero/Heroine, Sassy Heroine, Spicy, Sweet/Gentle Hero/Heroine, Tortured Hero/Heroine
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Series: Stay a Spell #2 Published by Independent Publisher on 09/08/2020
Format: Kindle (350 Pages)
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Published by Berkley on 07/04/2023
Format: Kindle (384 Pages)
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Series: Starlight Studios #1 Published by Flower & Bear Books on 05/21/2024
Format: DRC (328 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonOverall, this was a fantastic little love story. Kat and James were adorable together, and although I typically dislike a third-act breakup, the writing of this one was superb. It’s not a breakup as much as a “we need to work on ourselves independently before this relationship can work” situation. It’s much better than miscommunication or, even worse, not communicating at all. Kat and James approached challenges maturely and made relationship choices that set a solid foundation for the future. It was a breath of fresh air to read a romance novel featuring a “healthy” couple, as opposed […]
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Published by Montlake on 01/10/2023
Format: Kindle (347 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonErika Greene (Phantom reference #1) was once a Tony-nominated Broadway star, and playing Fantine in Les Misérables was her crowning achievement. A diva at heart, Erika loved performing. She loved being in the spotlight, she loved being adored by her fans, and she especially loved being the center of attention. But all that disappeared after a tragic accident left her face badly scarred (Phantom reference #2), her reputation ruined, and her career over. While Erika is recovering in the hospital, she learns she’s inherited an early-twentieth-century theater from her late grandmother, and it’s in Paris…Nevada. Feeling like a […]
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Caraval #3 Published by Flatiron Books on 05/07/2019
Format: Kindle (416 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonIt’s over & I want more. Stephanie Garber is a master of descriptive writing. I was constantly blown away by how real everything was in my mind. I always had vivid pictures in my mind of how the fabric of the dresses felt, how the city of Valenda looked, & even how the character’s signature scents smelled. Reading one of her books is a fully immersive experience, & I LOVE IT. Finale was less magical game where you can’t tell the difference between illusion & reality, & more rounding out of the character’s storylines. Every single one of […]
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Caraval #2 Published by Flatiron Books on 05/29/2018
Format: Kindle (416 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonThe first book follows Scarlett as she plays the game & tries to save her sister, Tess. On the way she falls in love with Julian, learns who she is, what she wants, & what she’s capable of. This book follows Tess as she plays the game & tries to save their mother, Paloma. Dante helps her along the way & of course, they fall in love. Sounds like the first book, but trust me, it’s very different. And Dante. Oh Dante, you sexy, tattooed, secretive, morally grey, beefcake. Your conflicted, brooding & brilliant character arc made this […]
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All-Time FavoriteSeries: Caraval #1 Published by Flatiron Books on 01/31/2017
Format: Kindle (407 Pages)
Add to GoodreadsBuy on AmazonThis was a “stay up until 4am because I couldn’t put it down” book. I absolutely loved it! Think Cirque du Soleil meets “The Night Circus” with a splash of “Alice in Wonderland”; but make it dark & a little twisted. UGH!!! So, so, so, so good! I didn’t know this series was a prequel to the “Once Upon a Broken Heart” series. I started to tuck into OUABH, and something made me stop 2 pages in & look online to see if I should read Caraval first. Everything I could find (while avoiding spoilers) said yes, read […]