Madison Taylor is proud of everything she's accomplished as a salon owner in New York, but she's ready for a new challenge. She's not exactly sure what that challenge might be until her best friend Tessa's fiance recommends her for a job on a movie after their makeup artist drops out. Arriving for her first day on the set, Madison is shocked to find out that the movie stars none other than Ian Brock, formerly known as Ian Bowman, her high school sweetheart. She's even more shocked when Ian blurts out that he and Madison are old friends who recently reconnected and started dating. As it turns out, Ian just broke up with his co-star, Annalisa, who can't seem to accept that their relationship is over. With his career depending on the success of the movie, Ian must convince Madison to go along with his fake relationship plan, but there's no guarantee she won't decide to seek revenge for the way he ended things with her in high school instead.
I really enjoyed Ian and Madison's banter and obvious chemistry, which didn't seem to diminish at all in the years they were apart. I also appreciated that the misunderstanding between them from high school was cleared up relatively early in the story. Their relationship moved rather quickly after that, but given their history, I believed in the strength of their feelings for each other. The problem came when it was time for Ian to return to Los Angeles and he and Madison had to figure out how to move forward when their lives were in two different cities. I was frustrated with each of them at various times for being too stubborn and proud to admit that they were afraid to try again after the way their relationship ended the first time, but even so, I couldn't help rooting for them to reconcile their differences. While I wasn't personally a fan of the grand gesture that ultimately brought them back together, it worked for them, and that's all that really matters.
Overall, I enjoyed "Stuck with the Movie Star" and would recommend it for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. I look forward to the next book in the series.
*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Stuck with the Movie Star"
In an attempt to save my career, I ask the new makeup artist to pretend to date me. There’s just one problem… she hates me.
As a rising star in Hollywood and half of LA's "It" couple, my days are filled with filming, partying, and being with my newest leading lady.
The life, right?
Wrong.
After our not-so-mutual breakup, being on location in New York together is a recipe for disaster.
I need divert her advances before this project goes south, so I impulsively announce that I’m dating the new makeup artist.
Good idea, Ian.
Not.
The fiery redhead is smart with a quick wit and sinful black combat boots.
Madison is also my ex-girlfriend—and she despises me.
To make matters worse, the second the media catches wind of us high school sweethearts reuniting, we’re all anyone can talk about.
During one of my numerous attempts to earn Madison’s forgiveness for this public fiasco, we get stuck together.
Which is when I realize she doesn’t hate me, after all.
In fact, our chemistry is as intense as ever, and it’s not long before the headlines of our fateful reconnection become true.
But when the credits roll, and I head back to my home on the opposite coast, will it be the end of us too?
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