The Unidentified Redhead
Review by Willow 3- 4 Stars (written 04.09.2012)
When Grace Sheridan returns to Los Angeles to become a working actress, it’s
a second shot at a life-long dream. With some help from her best-friend agent,
will that dream become a reality—or at thirty-three, has Grace missed her chance
at the big time? And when an unexpected sizzling romance with Jack Hamilton, the
entertainment industry's newest “it” boy, threatens to shine an uncomfortable
spotlight on her life, how will that affect her career…and his?
I did enjoy reading it, but it's the first book I've read in ages that I
actually found easy to put down - I actually went to bed last night at 95% -not
something I would normally do.
I'll try to summarise without giving too
much away:
The story is about 33 year old Grace who is living with her
friend Holly in LA. Holly manages up and coming 24 year old Brit actor, Jack
who's next movie is going to make him a huge star and everyone wants a piece of
him. Jack and Grace meet at a party Holly is having launching her new management
company. They have quite a bit of banter, but Jack, being 24 can't possibly be
interested in a 33 year old can he?, and even if he was could it work? As they
become closer Grace gets offered a job she has auditioned for before she met
Jack - lead role in a new musical on Broadway, it's great to launch her career -
but what about Jack?
I really loved Grace, there was only one moment that
I wanted to slap her, but it was short lived and actually it was to do with her
insecurities surrounding her age and why a 24 year old would be interested. I
can totally understand this so her outburst is completely forgivable.
I
loved the banter between Grace and Jack and even Grace and Holly. A few times I
was quietly sniggering to myself, but not out and out laughing.
So what
was my problem - why only 3.5 stars? Well I just felt that it was missing
something, it didn't have me rushing to finish it to see what happens. That
being said once you do get to the end you definitely want to read the second
book and I feel this one will have more punch. I can see some angst coming and
perhaps without this "sweet" first book setting it up it won't have had as much
impact.
The Redhead Revealed
Reviewed by Willow 3-4 Stars (written 05.09.2012)
As their careers catch fire, Grace and Jack—everyone’s favourite couple—find
themselves on opposite coasts. Grace has landed in New York City, where she
loves being onstage again, playing a fabulous character in a musical written by
her old college flame, Michael. Their rekindled friendship makes exploring the
city that much more fun. And it is just friendship, right?
Meanwhile, in L.A., Jack can scarcely keep up with the throngs of women who
track him everywhere he goes, the endless press appearances, and the ridiculous
rules his manager, Holly, keeps laying down for him—all part of the build-up to
the release of Time, his steamy new film. Thank goodness for phone sex.
But even when their schedules allow them to connect, Grace and Jack must keep
their relationship off the radar and away from paparazzi cameras. Sure, the sex
is sensational—but can they survive the swirling rumours, the demands of their
chosen professions, and Grace’s internal battles?
It definitely has a bit more angst in it than the first one but I still felt it
was missing something. This time round Grace did annoy me a few times, but it
was essential for the angst, which was totally Grace's fault because of her
baggage. The first half of the book I was wondering when something other than
sex was going to happen when they saw each other but half way in got more
interesting. That banter Grace and George, Sorry Jack had in the first book was
not there as much which was one of the things I loved about the first
book.
There is a third book due out and I will probably read it, but I
won't rush out to read it, the ending of the second book was good and didn't
leave me wanting to know what happens next so I would be happy if I never get
round to the third book. With all that said, I was glad I read it.
