Review: "Run Run Rudolph" by Chelle Sloan

Run Run Rudolph by Chelle Sloan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Actress Hollie Berry built a successful career on feel-good, PG-rated holiday romance movies airing on the Adored Network, but one weekend in Las Vegas was all it took to destroy her reputation as "America's Sweetheart." After images of her attending a male dance revue as part of her best friend's bachelorette celebration went viral, the network terminated her contract for violating a morality clause. Even worse, they didn't inform Hollie that she'd been fired before issuing the press release, just as she was in the middle of a live TV interview. When the interviewer joked that Hollie had landed herself on the naughty list, she responded by encouraging women to "claim their coal," generating another viral video. Overnight, Hollie went from sweet girl next door to feminist icon; the paparazzi set up camp outside her house, and her employment prospects disappeared. It's a relief when her old friend Hazel offers to help her escape Los Angeles and travel to a secure location, which turns out to be the small town of Rolling Hills, Tennessee.

Meanwhile, Trent Rudolph, head of the influencer division for Hazel's dating app, has been feeling a bit lost and alone as Christmas approaches. His two best friends recently settled down with the loves of their lives, turning him into a fifth wheel. When Hazel calls him to a secret meeting at her house and announces that Hollie, his not-so-secret celebrity crush, is coming to stay, he jumps at the chance to help. He invites Hollie to stay with him and they quickly become friends - and more. As their feelings for each other continue to grow, Hollie begins to imagine a future for herself in small town Tennessee. But when she's presented with an opportunity to reclaim her career, can she afford to pass it up?

After reading so much about Hollie and the important part her viral video played in the earlier books of this series, I was really excited to read her story. I loved that she took her own advice and took back control of her life, right down to the way she styled her hair, which had apparently been written into her contract with the network. I also loved that Trent was willing to support her no matter what decision she made about moving forward in her career. He really was the sweetest guy!

Overall, "Run Run Rudolph" was the perfect ending to The Naughty List series, and I highly recommend it for all contemporary romance and romantic comedy fans. I look forward to Chelle Sloan's next release.

*Review copy provided by the author. All opinions expressed are my own.

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