Falling Star by Laura DeLuca my review
Review Courtesy of April Hollingworth
This is the first book in A Jersey Girl series, and it is a wonderful start to what promises to be a fabulous series. Lainey loves life and wants’ to be an author; while Drew is running from the life he’s created as a Hollywood actor. Upon a chance meeting they find happiness together, and drew’s eyes are opened up to the magic of the world and that facing your fears is the only way forward. But his secret of whom he is threatens everything he has gained with Lainey. Can they allow themselves to have the happiness and love they both deserve and want, or will the lies and the circumstances keep them apart? A fantastically beautiful story and well worth the read. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
Opening Scene:
“Cut!” the director shouted.
The Review:
Drew DiPalma feels like he’s living a lie. He’s fed up with his Hollywood persona, Andy Palmer, ruled by a sleazy agent and high-maintenance women. To escape from the madness he flees to the one place no one will think to look for him, a place he spent his childhood summers. What he never expected to find on the little island is love. But seeing Lainey singing while swinging on the swing sets, alone on a deserted section of the beach, Drew feels more human and himself than he has in years.
Lainey Riccardo has given up on love; her internet dating has turned into one disaster after another. Then she meets West Coast hunk Drew, and after spending time together Lainey soon realizes she’s losing her heart to him. But Lainey doesn't know that Drew is Andy Palmer, Hollywood heartthrob, Oscar –nominated actor who’s constantly in the tabloids.
Will Lainey and Drew find their happy ever after, or will the truth tear them apart. After all how will a small town girl survive in the fast pace of Hollywood?
Notable scene:
“Don’t move,” the girl ordered. She set her lips in a tight frown and her hand never wavered from her weapon. Her cheeks were flushed, either by the breeze or by her agitation. “I'm not afraid to use this.”
“All right.” Drew lifted his hands and took a step back, showing her that he was unarmed. “I'm really sorry. I didn't mean to scare you.”
She was unconvinced. “How would you feel if you found some strange guy gawking at you in the middle of nowhere?”
Drew shoved his hands in his pockets. His lips tugged back in a half smile. “The truth is, I've never seen a grown woman singing to herself on a swing set before. I found it intriguing and couldn't resist getting a better look.”
She wasn't beautiful-at least not by Hollywood standards. Most of his friends would have defined her as average, somewhat plain. Her long brown hair was tangled and messy from the wind, and her nose might have been slightly crooked. But there was something about her-something different. She still had her mace pointed at him, but despite her defensive stance, she didn't seem afraid. If anything, those big brown eyes were curious.
“What can I say? I'm a kid at heart.” She crinkled her forehead. “So why are you still standing there?”
Drew’s smile grew wider. He couldn't help teasing her, even though he was in a precarious position. “You told me not to move.”
FTC Advisory: Victoria Joy Stolte through Book Ninja Reviews provided me with a copy of Falling Star by Laura DeLuca. Published through Pagan Writers Press. Kindle Edition. No goody bags, sponsorships, “material connections,” or bribes were exchanged for my review.
