Hollywood Player by Alexa Aston

Hollywood Player (Hollywood Name Game Book 3)
by Alexa Aston

Release: September 17th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: self-published
Source: RABT Book Tours
Find it at: Amazon

She has zero friends . . . and is wary of men, living life as a recluse.
His only friend is 90 and when she dies, he’s adrift.
Can a dyslexic actor and a shy loner find happiness together?
Famous from the time she was fourteen, London Russell lands the cover of Sports Illustrated to cap off her modeling career. Leaving the fashion world behind, she follows her dream of becoming a singer-songwriter. Thanks to an ex-boyfriend’s vicious attack on her, London becomes a recluse who turns out hits but never tours—and can’t trust a man. Her life changes course when she encounters a Hollywood screenwriter and director and agrees to write the theme song for their next movie.

Knox Monroe grew up as America’s darling, a child actor featured on several popular television series. After his mother’s betrayal, Knox drops out of sight, returning years later to make the successful transition to adult roles. A known womanizer and loner, Knox meets London by chance. Through her connections, he winds up with the lead role in a new movie.
Will London be able to open her heart and move past Knox’s player reputation? And will Knox knock down the emotional fortress that he’s built around his heart?
In Hollywood, anything’s possible. . .
Hollywood Player is the third book in the Hollywood Name Game series. Each book in the series is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.

About the Author:

Award-winning and internationally bestselling author Alexa Aston lives with her husband in a Dallas suburb, where she eats her fair share of dark chocolate and plots out stories while she walks every morning. She’s a binge fiend (The Crown and Ozark are favorites) who enjoys travel, sports, and time with her family.

Her historical romances bring to life loveable rogues and dashing knights, while her contemporary romances are light and flirty and sometimes contain a bit of suspense. Her series include Soldiers & Soulmates, Hollywood Name Game, and The St. Clairs.

Hollywood Player Review:

This book turned out to be much better than what I expected, and I enjoyed reading it.

The author did a wonderful job in telling the story. The story is interesting, the pacing is nice, and the characters are charming. Moreover, the story immediately grabbed my attention right in the beginning where London is attacked by Giancarlo. There are quite a few twists and turns that you don’t expect, which makes the plot interesting till the very end.

Also, I loved London and Knox as individuals. Knox immediately stood out for me because of his unconventional relationship with Agnes. Knox and London are so cute together. I loved the scenes where he gets her to come out from her seclusion and start living her life. She in turns gives him stability and family that he never had growing up. They were both so good together!

Moreover even the supporting cast are so lovely and uplifting. Keely was a very interesting character too and I liked her dynamic with Knox. Chazz, Cassie and Sydney also added well to the plot. Moreover, I loved London’s father David, and how protective he is towards her. They share such a nice bond, and it is clear how much she means to him when he has a word with Knox. I also loved the scenes revolving around Jo’s pregnancy and delivery.

However, while I also enjoyed their romance, I really didn’t like the insta-love connection. Knox kisses London in public just when they have met, and she tells him to move in with him? I took some of their initial scenes with a pinch of salt, but then felt maybe it was the Hollywood lifestyle.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story and thought it was a very well written romance.