How to Kiss a Movie Star

How to Kiss a Movie Star (Hawthorne Brothers, #4) by Jenny Proctor Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: August 18, 2023 Publisher: JPC Publishing Pages: 363 ISBN: Genre: Romance | Contemporary Source: ARC Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Audrey is a wildlife biologist studying the migration path of elusive white squirrels. How is she supposed to know that the property she’s on belongs to a famous Hollywood actor? She’s never even heard of Flint Hawthorne until she’s almost arrested for trespassing.

Flint may be a famous Hollywood star but he has moved back to his hometown in Silver Creek, NC looking for a quieter and simpler life. Now he is looking for a date to the premiere of his new movie and Audrey would make the perfect fake girlfriend, except Flint’s feelings for Audrey are anything but fake.

Review: This is my favorite Jenny Proctor, ever! I love the entire Hawthorne Brother series but Flint’s story is probably my favorite out of them all. I was so bummed to see this series end but it went out on a high note.

Audrey is one of my favorite JP characters to date. I love her nerdy biologist side and how she doesn’t care about celebrity gossip. She is incredibly smart and loyal to her friends and family.

Flint’s character was hard to get a read on in the other stories so I enjoyed getting to see his true personality in this book. He may be a famous actor but he doesn’t care about any of the fame and fortune that comes with it.

The chemistry and tension between Flint and Audrey was perfection. There was not a single thing I disliked about this book. It’s definitely going on my favorites list.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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Merritt and Her Childhood Crush

Merritt and Her Childhood Crush (Oakley Island, #2) by Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor Emma: Website | Twitter | Instagram Jenny: Website | Twitter | Instagram Publication Date: January 31, 2023 Publisher: Independently Published Pages: 324 ISBN: 9798374821864 Genre: Contemporary | Romance Source: ARC (ebook) Add to Goodreads Available for Purchase: Amazon | Barnes & Noble

 

Synopsis: Merritt hasn't been back to Oakley island since she was a teenager, well technically not since That One Night but she doesn't talk about that. Merritt was perfectly happy in New York, being a strong no-nonsense woman with a nice apartment, work friends, and her boyfriend. But when her life suddenly implodes, she finds herself heading back to Oakley Island to oversee the renovations of her late grandmother's house.

Hunter hasn't seen Merritt since he was a teenager and she dropped a bombshell on him, broke his heart, and then never came back or looked back. 

Review: This story is so incredibly sweet and charismatic. It's a closed-door romance, with no swearing, and very little steam/heat (though the interest is there - they just keep it PG), and it's told with a dual POV. I really enjoyed getting to see both Merritt's and Hunter's sides of the story. 

Also, how adorable is this cover? I mean, it's pink! Of course, it's adorable! I love pink covers so much and then add in cartoon characters and I'm here for it. This is also a second-chance romance, who doesn't love a second-chance romance with a HEA? 

As for the characters, Merritt is such an interesting character. I really felt like I could relate to her, and I saw so much of myself in her. That fierce drive and determination while also hiding away vulnerable parts of yourself. There was one part at the beginning of the book when Merritt is picturing (hearing) her late grandmother's words and her grandmother describes Merritt as a turtle, a hard exterior shell to protect her vulnerable insides. That part of the story was so relatable to me.

"I would rather risk everything for a chance than live another moment without you in my arms."

        - Emma St. Clair & Jenny Proctor, Merritt and Her Childhood Crush

This was my first Emma St. Clair book but not my first Jenny Proctor Book. I really enjoy Jenny's (and Emma's) writing style and found this book to be really sweet with well-developed characters and idyllic scenery. 

Overall I give this book 4 stars because I loved the plot, I enjoyed the characters, and the storyline was very engaging. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series, I am going to go back and read Eloise's story and I am excited to read about Sadie's story when book three comes out next year. 

I received this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

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How to Kiss Your Best Friend

   

How to Kiss Your Best Friend
(Hawthorne Brothers, #1)

by Jenny Proctor

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Publication Date: May 24, 2022
Publisher: Four Petal Press
Pages: 307
ISBN: 9798830887472
Genre: Contemporary | Romance
Source: ARC (ebook)

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Synopsis: Kate and Brody have been best friends forever. They were practically inseparable as kids but then Kate took off to travel the world and be a journalist. Brody has finally decided to move on once and for all but then Kate shows up back in town (temporarily) and his old feelings start to surface. Can Brody convince Kate to stay once and for all?

Review: Omg!  This is just the cutest love story ever. I am a sucker for friends-to-lovers and small-town romance. This entire story gave me total Hallmark movie vibes. I love the dual POV, I find that makes the story more relatable when you can see inside both characters instead of it being just one-sided.

I love the relationship Brody has with his brothers. His family felt very relatable and I was instantly drawn into their dynamic. The fact that there is going to be an entire series with his brothers makes me giddy. Can those all be available now? Mmkay, thanks! I couldn't put this book down, I just devoured it and it gave me all the feels. Seriously, could Brody be any sweeter?! He is just adorably perfect.

“I thought about you every day, Kate,” he says softly into my hair. "I never stopped thinking about you."
― Jenny Proctor, How to Kiss Your Best Friend

I can't even adequately explain how much I love this book. The story might be closed-door romance but it is not lacking in steam. This was my first Jenny Proctor book and it definitely won't be my last, I will read anything she writes, that's how good it is.

Overall I give this book 4 stars because I loved the plot, I enjoyed the character development, and the storyline was very engaging. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.

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