Who Would Like This Book:
If you love contemporary romance with authentic, down-to-earth characters, this is a real treat! The chemistry between Alice, a driven doctoral candidate, and Griffin, an up-and-coming actor, feels natural and very relatable. The slow burn romance will especially appeal to fans of well-developed relationships and witty, nerdy heroines. It also touches on important real-life issues like workplace harassment and self-discovery, all while delivering plenty of swoon-worthy and tender moments. Perfect for anyone who likes their romance both sweet and a little bit messy, with characters who are genuinely human.
Who May Not Like This Book:
If you crave fast-paced, steamy Hollywood romances packed with over-the-top drama, this might feel a little subdued. Some readers found the super slow burn tough to stick with or wanted more closure than the realistic ending provides. A few also wished for more development in the secondary cast and more resolution to certain relationship struggles. If you prefer your HEAs tied up with a neat bow, you might be left wanting.
About:
'Rising Star' in the 'Starstruck' series by author Susannah Nix is a contemporary romance novel that follows the journey of Alice, a sociology doctoral student, and Griffin, an up-and-coming actor. The book delves into their evolving relationship from co-workers to friends to lovers, portraying a realistic and slow-burn romance. The plot not only focuses on their love story but also touches on themes such as the struggles of academia, dealing with sexual harassment, and the challenges of navigating the Hollywood lifestyle. The writing style is described as deep, fun, and authentic, with well-developed characters that readers can't help but fall in love with.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book includes medium content warnings, particularly related to themes of sexual harassment and emotional turmoil.
Has Romance?
The book features a high level of romance, focusing on the development of the relationship between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
A Hollywood star and a dog sitter find an unlikely happy ending in this heartwarming forced-proximity romance from award-winning author Susannah Nix.
Griffin Beach has it all: a smoking-hot bod, a house in the Hollywood Hills, and a starring film role that's about to launch him into superstardom.
The only thing he needs now is a dog sitter…
The perfect solution appears in the form of Alice, a shy grad student who isn't impressed by him but LOVES his dog. And hey, maybe Griffin can charm her into changing her mind about him.
Alice Carlisle has her reasons for being wary of the womanizing actor. But since she's about to be jobless and homeless, she can't afford to reject Griffin's offer to house-sit. She'll just have to avoid him during the short time they'll be sharing an address.
Except Griffin isn't so easy to ignore-especially when he's making her laugh, cooking her late-night pancakes, or parading around in nothing but a towel. Attraction wasn't supposed to be part of the arrangement, but the man behind that slick movie star smile is impossible to resist.
Can Alice let her guard down and learn to trust again? And can Griffin stop trying to please everyone else long enough to realize Alice is the best thing that ever happened to him?
What can you read after
Rising Star?
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