Love Unrehearsed

Love #2

by Tina Reber

There is no rehearsal for true love.

When A-list film actor Ryan Christensen ducked into her pub to escape his screaming fans, never in a million years did Taryn Mitchell think her life was about to change forever. But now, eight months later, after a whirlwind romance, Taryn wakes up in Ryan’s Hollywood hotel room to find a diamond to die for on her left ring finger—and her face splashed across the cover of every gossip magazine.

Ryan’s very public proposal is catnip to the tabloids, his management team is worried, and Taryn must figure out how a small town girl like her fits into his glittering world. What does it take to make a relationship work amidst telephoto lenses, daily on-set temptations, and jealous fans who will stop at nothing to keep you from walking down the aisle with the man of your dreams?

With no script to follow and no chance for a dress rehearsal, Taryn and Ryan will be forced to take the plunge and risk everything to make their love last.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, New Adult, Adult, Chick Lit, Celebrity

443 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 14, 2012

About the author

I am a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of adult contemporary romance. I'm so glad you've stopped by and/or have sent me a friend request. Unfortunately,I get quite bogged down on a daily basis and tend not to respond to direct messages to me on GR. I answer all messages sent to me on my Facebook author page: http://facebook.com/authortinareber. All of my latest information can be found on my website: http://tinareber.com. Want to send me a private message or have a question? Send me an email at authortinareber@gmail.com.
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Reviews

[Aestas Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

5++ HUGE SWOONY STARS!!!

I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. *dreamy sigh* Pure, heart-melting perfection!!!



“You’re my world, babe. Mine. Not theirs. They can have me, but they can’t have you, too…. I meant it when I said forever… You are it for me… The me that is standing in front of you right now is not the same me that’s out there in the spotlight… They only get the outside, not the inside. That’s for you.“

This book made my heart deeply happy and left me thoroughly contented and elated. A huge reason why I loved it was that it had one of THE MOST FUNCTIONAL relationships I’ve ever read in it. It was SO refreshing to read a whole book about a functional, totally-in-love couple. I was blissfully wrapped up in their world with the HUGEST grin on my face while reading most of the book.

Right from the start, I easily slipped back into Ryan and Taryn’s world. Even though it had been quite a while since I read book 1, Love Unscripted, I had no problem instantly reconnecting with the characters and realizing just how much I had missed them.

The author perfectly captured the thrill of being in a relationship with a mega-celebrity, as well as the gritty realities that come with that world – the paparazzi, stalkers, invasion of privacy, constant media scrutiny – making Ryan and Taryn have to deal not only with their own personal life and issues, but also how all of those were seen in the public eye.

I loved how both of them learned from their mistakes. They weren’t perfect, but they both worked really freaking hard at being functional, at rationally dealing with everything and each other. It was truly a joy to read.

They had their share of issues to work through, but they worked through them so functionally that I found myself constantly wanting to just be like “f*ck yeah!!” It was like a breath of fresh air to see a couple actually talk through their issues, support each other, openly and honestly deal with things, handle things so maturely, and just love each other SO much. Their reactions, concerns, issues were all believable, understandable and I could totally sympathize with everything each of them went through.

Ryan Christensen. Definitely the sweetest and hottest Hollywood movie star to ever grace the pages of a romance novel. *swoon* *drool* *dreamy sigh* He was just so freaking HOT and PERFECT!! It melted my heart how utterly in love with Taryn he was and how completely he was devoted to her. Despite all of the pressures of his very public job, all of the gorgeous women throwing themselves at him, he always and only had eyes for Taryn.

“You’re my everything, Taryn”

Taryn was a wonderful heroine in this book. I loved that she had her own journey to go through as she dealt with the repercussions of being involved with a high-demand celebrity. I love how confidently she slipped into his world. It was daunting but she was strong and held her own and, of course, her deep love for Ryan was seriously heart warming.

I loved seeing them work through the highs and lows of the industry and the highs and lows of a relationship, supporting each other through their joys and fears and continuing to grow stronger and stronger.

I can honestly say that there is NO stupidity in this book. Seriously, you guys have NO idea how HAPPY that made me. I didn’t want to put it down – it kept me flipping the pages and totally engrossed in the story.

This book was filled with feel-good moments, emotional moments, heart racing and heart warming moments, functionality, swooniness, HOTNESS (let’s just say that now that they are traveling everywhere together, they have lots of lots of crazy hot sex and it is on FIRE!!), laugh out loud moments, moments that gave me happy shivers, and moments that made me clutch my heart and wipe my happy tears… and the ending left me with the most complete and contented feeling ever. That isn’t to say there weren’t moments of heart ache, but they were dealt with so well by the characters that it only added to the strength of the story … and yes, there was a moment where I actually literally cried out “THIS BOOK IS AWESOME!!!!” when I was reading it right after squeeing loudly and thoroughly freaking my dog out, but I digress…

The ending was absolute PERFECTION!! I couldn’t have imagined a happier or more perfectly beautiful ending for Ryan and Taryn… after I ended it, I just sat there hugging my kindle with the biggest, silliest grin on my face. There are no loose ends, no unanswered questions, just a wonderful, heart warming HEA.

If you want a book that’s going to make you happy and swoony, this is it!! HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

(But be sure to read book 1, Love Unscripted FIRST!!)

**I also just wanted to thank Tina Reber for giving me an ARC to review and for writing this AMAZING book

CASTING:

Ryan freaking Christensen *swoon*



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[Say · Rating 3 out of 5]

WHAT 2013???? Total BS........might as well KILL ME NOW!!! I've got to make this statement in bold text....just to get my point!!!

Now.....now.....now.....only a few days more...... YIPEE!!!

NOW NEW DEVELOPMENTS....IT WOULD BE DELAYED, AGAIN!!! I CAN'T TAKE THIS ANYMORE!!! IT'S LIKE KILLING ME ALL OVER AGAIN!!!

After reading it:

I don't know how to rate this one....really so I decided and settled for a 3 star rating. You know HOW MUCH I waited for this one. I've been ranting about it, bitching about how long the release would be. And I'm ecstatic it was moved to this year instead of next year. But as I read through the book I was a lil bit disappointed.

Why?

Well, I find nothing climactic about it. The story was quite the same as the first one. Ryan being chased by his fans and the paparazzi's (did I spell it right? harhar) and getting irritated and tired by it. This time Taryn is "in the spotlight" as well gaining her own stalker. Ryan dealing with his "people" and annoying co-stars which made Taryn a target as well. The most disappointing thing of all.....the wedding. It was a lil rushed and was only mentioned for a few pages towards the end of the book. I guess I was expecting more. Though I love the part wherein Taryn was receiving her "something" gifts. To be honest I didn't find the "spark" they had in the first book. Which made me sad since I love their chemistry in the first book.

Now let's go with the things I DID LOVE in this book:

1. Mike and Marie.....I LOVE THEM!!! I hope they get their own book and their own drama. I would love to read that one. They are both adorable in this book.
2. Taryn finding out the "truth" (which I wouldn't elaborate for those who haven't read the book yet) about her heritage. For me I think this was the climax of the whole book. Ok I guess I was wrong in saying there was nothing climactic about it.
3. Though I didn't enjoyed the wedding that much....I love the part wherein they were writing their promises for each other in several tissue paper.....it was adorable!

So, the conclusion: don't get me wrong I did enjoy reading this book. But I would say I love the first book much much more.

[Tough Critic Book Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

THANK GOD I HAVE RELEASE...

Guys may get "blue balls", but this has seriously been the worst case of "blue lips" ever! The wait, the teases...I thought I was going to explode. Then I it came! Love Unrehearsed is finally here! RELEASE!

I hope Tina Reber knows that I'm coming to live with her after I fail out of school. Yep, once I opened this book it took over everything. I tried to study, I tried to sleep, but everything I started ended with Love Unrehearsed! And ended it did!

The pacing of the story was literary genius. Most of the time when you're reading a book you know something big is coming; the climax, the moment you've been waiting for...the buildup! Love Unrehearsed was filled with that from start to finish. There was no one big moment, but several climaxes that came over and over again!

Speaking of climax, Tina Reber took Ryan and Taryn's physical relationship to the next level. What level is that? The level of feeling like I was just f**ked by a book...repeatedly! It was funny too! "But I think he broke my vagina" and "He's still in god status and we all know that god's don't poop" were the best lines ever! I knew Tina Reber was good, but it's like she decided to strip down naked and bathe in awesomeness!!

The only thing I would change about Love Unrehearsed is some of the edits. I know books can't go on forever and publishers have strict guidelines about word count. Not to mention the heat Tina got about Love Unscripted being too long (Since when is length a bad thing...EVER!?), but I couldn't help but feel that there was more to the story. While I was reading Love Unrehearsed, it was almost like I could tell which parts were shortened or places where I know there had to be more...somewhere. Maybe even a chapter in between. I bet there's a super secret hiding place that Tina put the parts that didn't make the final cut. I would love to find that place!

One thing's for sure though...Tina Reber knows how to end a book! The epilogue was so damn good it deserves its own cover! I literally lost count of how many times I read it. When you wait so long for something, you always have that desperate fear of disappointment. Don't fear! Tina knows how to pull a reader in, hold you there, and make you beg never to leave! It was funny, it was hot, it was everything I needed and more! READ ON!

[Cole · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a highly anticipated release for me, while I am glad Taryn and Ryan are madly in love and there is a lot of sex going on, I felt like this book lacked some meat. I was hoping to see Ryan's possessive side develop a little and cause a conflict between Taryn and Ryan, or possibly Taryn becoming a model and Ryan becoming jealous. The ending seemed a bit rushed, we waited two books to hear them say I do and it was over in 3 paragraphs, with no actual view of their vows:/ I really hope this was the direction Tina wanted to take this book and not the publishers decision. Really bummed:/

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!!!! SOOO MUCH SWOOOOOON!!!!!!!! What an amazing romance!!!



*****5 Incredibly Swoony Stars!!!!***** For Taryn and Ryan!!!

This was a continuation of the story from Love Unscripted, and it does not disappoint!! In this story, Taryn and Ryan learn the depth of the love for one another. They are tested again and again but with different people and different problems. Ryan's career in the spotlight proves to be almost a deal breaker at times. And not just for her, but for him as well. Ryan is pushed to the limits of his patience with the paparazzi, but also with his own managers and agents. He realizes that he cannot always trust those around him and tries desperately to take control of his life back.

Taryn becomes fiercely protective of Ryan, separating those he can trust from those who are only out to ride his coat tails. And Ryan as well learns that he must stand up for himself and for Taryn, if they are going to make it together.

What a tumultuous ride! The travel, the glamorous parties and movie premieres are exhausting to say the least. And it never ceased to amaze me, the lengths to which others would go to in order to tear her and Ryan apart. They seemed to be fighting impossible odds here. I think I would have bolted after what happened in Paris!!! I don't know how Taryn found the strength to move on after that.

And then to watch her friends lives fall apart. It was never a dull moment!!! I loved the addition of Mike to the story. His budding romance would make a really sweet story of its own!!!

But there were just as many wonderful moments in the story as there were tough ones. I loved the scene in the rain...

"There was no denying that look of love in his eyes; that gaze that said a million words. I wrapped my arm over his shoulder, sliding my hand up his wet neck and into the tangles of his hair, feeling his kiss and all its meaning down into my bones.
We were the only two people in the world.
Sitting in the street.
In a small stream.
In the rain.
And just like that, my gorgeous man replaced bad with another slice of great."

And then of course, there is my favorite little quote from Ryan... well it was actually a note from him, written on her wedding shoe...

"You're my best friend,
You're my love,
You're my life.
I can't wait to
make you
my wife!
Love, Ryan

And I loved their napkins!!! Their promises to each other... And then, in the end the final line was priceless!!

He pursed his lips. "You really want me to act again? After all we've been through?"
I rubbed my hand over his heart, noting the subtle change of pitch in his voice. "Yes, I do. It's who you are. It's what feeds your soul. The rest...the rest is just details."

And the the epilogue.... EVEN BETTER!!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE

Once again here are my pics...

Taryn


Ryan

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED IT, absolutely loved it. 4.5 stars. Thanks TR, the wait was agonizing. After the angst ridden roller coaster of the first bk (Love Unscripted) I wasn't sure how Ryan/Taryn would fair this time. Well let me tell you, finally they're solid. Oh sure they have their minor ups and downs but there's no mistaking their love and commitment. I had an instance or two where I thought Taryn might be leaning towards another Love Unrehearsed meltdown, but she rallied quickly after giving herself a pep talk and was back on even ground. Whew! I wanted to give her such a smack in bk 1 and there are references to the BIG meltdown near the end of the first bk and her thoughts now on how she acted. Yes, she regrets her actions and feels stupid having overreacted. Sure hindsight is always 20/20 but I appreciated that part to help foster a little more calm and reassurance that Taryn had grown emotionally. All is not perfect hearts and roses this time, but almost. Ryan and Taryn are both shown with their faults and flaws but to me it just made them more human and relatable. Ryan in love with Taryn is one of the biggest heart melters I've read. Yes, I adore Ryan. That boy's love is solid (swoon). He never wavers; he always gives Taryn 100%. Taryn's abandonment issues flair from time to time but she reels them in and she stands stronger in her love and support for Ryan. Love how they're there for each other through the challenges they face in this bk. Will say the angst level in this bk is WAY down from the last. For me that was welcome, that super angst from the last bk wiped me out.

Lots of changes with the friendship situation. Wow, do they all have their ups and downs. Ryan blames it on his fame causing the rifts that result among them, but I really didn't see that as much as "change" being the issue. Regardless of the miffs and riffs they all settled down to a satisfactory conclusion for me. Marie and Mike have much bigger roles this time and I absolutely loved that. I want to give TR HUGE thanks for the instances of explicit description of Mike's hot bod. Still thinking of those huge shoulders, that massive "smooth chest" and those "V" muscles that drift down to.....ah... well, you get it. (Sorry, gets me sidetracked every time...Sigh). Mike and Marie are absolutely adorable in this bk. Makes me want a feisty little friend like Marie, especially if she'd let me gaze at and drool over sexy Mike.

Plenty of love, Hollywood glamour, drama, surprises, good times and some really funny moments, one of which surrounds Ian Somerhalder. The ending seemed a little rushed but the Epilogue made up for that. I liked this bk so well makes me want to go back and reread them both now that I can relax and know this fairytale love story about a super star and a bar owner ends with a wonderful HEA.

[Anas Attic Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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“Dreams do come true if you point yourself in their direction”

Love Unrehearsed by Tina Reber was everything I could have wished for and more. It has been over a year since I read Love Unscripted the first time, and I have patiently awaited the next chapter in Ryan and Taryn’s life. It could not have been better in any way! I loved Love Unscripted so much. I thought that a second book, without the jittery butterflies of first falling in love, couldn't be as good. But I was wrong. It may have been even better.

“You’re my world, babe. Mine. Not theirs. They can have me, but they can’t have you, too”…

“I meant it when I said forever. That’s why. You are IT for me”….. ”They only get the outside, not the inside. That’s for you……You bring me peace. That’s mine to cherish, not theirs”

As I write this review, I am going back through the pages and I wan’t to read the whole thing all over again. So much happens in this book. My favorite thing? Ryan finally mans up and stops letting his “handlers” tell him what to do.

“It’s time to go big or go home. I want everyone to know you’re mine, Taryn”

Ryan…….he is so sweet, loving, sexy, hunky, honest, and real. He is so devoted to Taryn, and never wavers in that devotion. He’s also insatiable, and since Taryn travels with him in this book we get LOTS more of the good stuff, and the talking about it was almost as hot as the doing it!

“Oh, no. No sleeping. We’re just taking a rest. We still have to test the shower and the bed and that dining table over there. And you still have four more orgasms to achieve” ~Ryan

One of my favorite quotes of the book:

“But I think he broke my vagina”

What did I love the most? Nobody acted stupid, nobody ran away, there were HUGE obstacles to overcome, and they did it as a team, together. They talked through their problems and worked them out as they came along! How refreshing! They became partners in every sense of the word. Sure, Taryn still had some major insecurities, I mean, who wouldn’t? But Ryan tackled each and every one as well as he could. And Taryn took such good care of Ryan. They made a great team.

“You’re my everything, Taryn”

It is clear how hard it can be to live in Ryan’s world. The constant media scrutiny, the screaming fans, the travel, the death threats, watching your man “make love” on set to another actress, and paparazzi making it difficult to have any privacy at all, but they worked through it. On top of all that, Taryn had her own numerous issues to deal with between her bar, her family and her friends. Yet they took care of it all, together, and learned from each mistake they made.

There was another lovely part of the story. Mike the bodyguard, who may be almost as swoonworthy as Ryan. Always a gentleman, manly, sweet and protective, he is a great best friend to both Ryan and Taryn. And he becomes even more as he gets his own storyline (no spoilers here!).

Likes: (OK, in this case, loves)

-A true functional relationship with no miscommunications.
-Neither Ryan or Taryn were perfect. Ryan definitely had some issues (OK, so maybe that made him more perfect)
-Mike and Ryan’s “bets”.
-So many different side stories happening with friends, co-stars, managers, etc., and everything tied together perfectly.
-Ryan standing up to everyone and taking over.
-Marie getting to be such a big part of all the fun.
-A fucking AWESOME epilogue!

Dislikes: (none, but I try to find something for every review)

-I don’t have more to look forward to!
-Oh! I just thought of one: there were a few scenes that were a bit of a tease….all talk, no action. Maybe it’s the kinky slut in me, but Ryan promised/threatened lots of tying up and spanking, but there wasn’t really any of that in the book, though there were some great hot scenes.

Rating: 10 stars out of 5 (yes, I can do that! I did it only once before) 4.25 for heat

This book had me smiling, laughing, crying, gasping, and swooning. It was emotional, fun, delicious, and completely fulfilling. Together with Love Unscripted, this may be one of my favorite reads ever. I can not recommend it highly enough!

**Thank you so much to Tina Reber, for providing me with an advanced copy of this book, as well as one that I gave away. And thank you even more Tina, for writing this book! xo

[KarenH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Love Unrehearsed by Tina Reber (and recap of Love Unscripted as well)

Love Unrehearsed is the long-awaited sequel to Tina Reber's awesome debut novel, Love Unscripted. It is the continuation of Taryn Mitchell and Ryan Christensen's love story...a story of doubts and acceptance, of misgivings and trust, of hopes shattered then pieced back together, of total devastation and extreme elation, of closures and new beginnings; and, ultimately, a story of finding blissful peace and life-long contentment from loving someone completely and unequivocally, and having that love reciprocated in spades.



In Love Unscripted, we were treated to all the angst we could possibly hope for in a "new adult" contemporary romance. Taryn Mitchell - a 27-yr-old Rhode Island resident, owner of Mitchell's Pub, smart, understated beauty, recently "un"engaged from Thomas, her significant other of 2 years who she found in bed with someone else - meets Ryan Christensen - a 26-yr-old guy who lives out of a suitcase, world-renown movie star, becoming wise to the selfish, ruthless people in the entertainment industry, gloriously beautiful but without conceit, recently unattached from a woman who sold their personal story to the tabloids - when the two collide on the street as Ryan is literally running for his life from a hoard of crazed female fans. Taryn sneaks him into her bar and for the next four hours they drink beer, do shots, play pool and have a great time getting to know each other. Ryan and his entourage come into the bar several more times as they are filming only a few blocks away, but it is clear they are there because Ryan is developing a "thing" for Taryn and vice versa. Taryn, who has major self-esteem issues, is convinced they can never be more than friends because they come from two extremely different worlds. Ryan, on the other hand, sees the glass half full and pushes for more. After a very enjoyable - and believeable - 100 pages of getting to know each other, the day of reckoning finally dawns.

“So… am I to understand that you’re mine?” I asked teasingly. “I can be yours if you want me to be, Taryn,” he whispered. My breath hitched from his words. My pulse quickened and my fingers started to tremble. “Is that your intention?” I asked, still skeptical. Ryan cleared his throat. “My intention is to let you know where my heart is. The rest… the rest is up to you,” he said softly. I took another deep breath. My own heart was thumping in my chest now. “So… now what? Where do we go from here?” “We give it a chance,” Ryan declared quite convincingly.



Finally, Taryn and Ryan become lovers...that swoon-worthy, "bedroom door wide open" scene reason alone to read the first book...and their relationship becomes exclusive. Now the angst begins. Taryn and Ryan deal with one intrusive situation after another - jealously from Ryan's leading lady in Seaside, the papparazzi relentless in their pursuit of pictures and a story of not only Ryan but a very uncooperative Taryn - who guards her privacy zealously - as well, a car accident, a pregnancy scare and a deranged stalker intent on doing away with Taryn so she can have Ryan - are just a handful of problems they encounter. Still, Tar and Ryan continue to grow as a couple and are very much in love. But Taryn's self-esteem issues eventually get the better of her and the angst gets ratcheted up to its peak and finally explodes when she joins Ryan on-set in Florida and becomes convinced he is sleeping with his co-star (who happens to be his ex lover). It is heart-wrenching to watch Taryn suffer, especially because the story is told in 1st person by her.
The ending of Love Unscripted is terribly sweet and perfect for the moment but really only leaves Taryn and Ryan with a HFN ending. On to book two.

All eyes were on him as he stood atop the table. It was so quiet in the crowded bar, you could have heard a pin drop. I could hear my heart hammering in my chest as I stared up at him. “We’ve made a beautiful mess of things lately, haven’t we?” He flashed that sexy crooked smile at me, which made my heart flutter. I nodded, agreeing with him. “But it’s our crazy story,” he stated. “It’s been ours, only ours. There’s been a lot of romance, sometimes way too much drama…” He raised his eyebrows and smirked. “Very memorable comedy, a few pulse-racing action scenes…” He shrugged and sighed. “We’ve also had our fair share of suspense and raw terror, and unfortunately gut-wrenching heartache too. “I think we’ve covered it all, everything except for being captured by aliens!” I couldn’t help but chuckle. “But through it all you’ve loved me, unconditionally, and I know how fortunate I am to have your love. “I don’t want to live without you, not for one more minute, not for one more second. I want to spend the rest of my days living my story with you… only you.” He walked to the edge and jumped off the table, landing in front of me. “It is here that I fell in love with you,” Ryan whispered, taking my hands in his. He dropped down on one knee. “And as fate would have it, it is here that I humbly kneel before you and ask you to be my wife. “Taryn Lynn Mitchell, will you marry me?”




Love Unrehearsed begins with Taryn and Ryan engaged and very much in love. But the demands of Ryan's job force their way into the couple's private world right from the start, as he must deal with Marla, the publicist from hell, and David, his manager from the same place, who insist Ryan cannot go public with his engagement. At first Ryan goes along with their plan; soon, however, he understands how much it is hurting Taryn so he basically says "fuck it" and lets the world know he is in love. And he fires Marla...a wonderful turn of events that unfortunately will have repercussions later.



The angst in the second part of this love story is nothing compared to what we experienced in the first part, and because of this I enjoyed Love Unrehearsed even more. LU is basically a story about what it would actually be like for a girl to be in a relationship with someone as famous as Ryan. Less angst, however, does not mean there wasn't any at all because there was indeed plenty. It just played out differently; and, IMO was much easier to handle. The biggest reason for this is that Ryan, and even Taryn, are pretty much secure with their love and in their relationship. Angst presents itself as ramifications of being a movie star when both Ryan and Taryn so desperately want to live a life as close to normal as possible...so much so that protecting their privacy lands each of them in jail on separate occasions! Surprisingly, Taryn adapts to her new life much better than I expected she would. She suffers through two major (and totally unforeseen) personal crisis' that both end well for her, although one is a little bittersweet. Of course, being a woman very much in love with an actor who works primarily in the romance genre would really suck at times...

I don’t care how other women would handle watching their man fake sex with another woman; I twitched when Jonathan yelled “Action!” yet again. Ryan’s mouth on her jaw, her lips, grinding her into the bed like he was actually fucking her looked so real that the heartache seared its way up my throat. It’s pretend. It’s fake. The sheet covering them slipped and a good sliver of Ryan’s ass was now in full view. No matter how many times I repeated my mantra it still didn’t keep the bile from rising up.

But Taryn hangs on to her sanity and eventually coaxes Ryan back into the "fake sex" and everything else acting entails when he reaches a point in his life where he feels that the sacrifices are too great for doing the job that he truly does love. Tina Reber did an outstanding job of portraying the everyday life of a famous man and the woman who loves that man unconditionally. I've read both books twice and can't wait to find a quiet weekend to sit down and read them again. *sigh* Ryan is that perfect hero who is so much fun to read about and Taryn is the ideal woman for him. Their journey to reach happily-ever-after was not an easy one; yet despite all of the situations that could have broken them apart and all of the temptations to stray that were presented to Taryn as well as Ryan, not once did either of them falter. From the day they agreed they were in an exclusive, committed relationship they remained that way; and because of this Ryan had my total heart. Love Unscripted & Love Unrehearsed together present one of the most heartwarming and truly enjoyable love stories I have ever read!




10 stars

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say I am a little disappointed. I love Taryn and Ryan. The first book was full of romantic tension and obstacles that kept the tension going. In Love Unrehearsed, there were a few minor antagonistic elements but not enough to make it suspenseful. It seemed that all of the sparks flew in book one and book two was about the cementing of their relationship. At the end of Love Unrehearsed the last few chapters spanned several years. It felt rushed. Every other paragraph seemed to skip ahead a few weeks or months. Having said all of that, I still liked it. Book one was my favorite.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I eagerly awaited the release of Love Unrehearsed for what seemed like years but it was really months. I desperately needed a Ryan Christensen fix and I got it in a BIG way! If I swooned over him in the first book, I S.W.O.O.N.E.D. for him in this book.

Ryan is HOT! I mean, if he was a real person, I would be a total fangirl. The man is sex on a stick and has that whole controlling jealousy thing down without being too overbearing. Yes, there are times it seemed like he was taking this control to the extreme but he was trying to protect the woman he loves! I appreciated that he always put Taryn first and was understanding when his career choice caused some jealousy in Taryn. For me, he is perfect in so many ways!

Taryn is the type of female character that I love! She is strong but still lets Ryan take care of her. She is independent and isn’t looking for a walking bank account. She is confident but not full of herself. She goes through quite a bit since she is in a relationship with a major movie star but her love for Ryan is stronger than all of the outside noise and she is not easily broken!

These two had CRAZY chemistry and I will say this book had more steam than the first book. These two have a definite magnetic force pulling them together and I loved that they were inseparable. I think they may have spent more time with their clothes off than one. Ryan said it best really, “David, cancel everything. My gorgeous fiancée is glued to my body and I have absolutely no desire to put on pants — ever.” He did eventually put his pants on but they never seemed to stay on long. And the prenup on a napkin…I was reduced to a puddle on the ground.

The romance between Mike and Marie was a great addition to this book. They are incredible friends to Ryan and Taryn and I am glad they found each other. The little competitions between the couples added a little humor;)

Overall, I found this book to be an incredibly HOT yet sweet Hollywood love story. The story was told well but I would have liked a little more angst. I simply needed a little more conflict. It is for that reason that this one did not score quite as high as Love Unscripted.

[Shelly LeCompt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am so excited because I just read the first 4 chapters of the ARC and it is so awesome thus far! My Taryn & Ryan are back!!! As well as all the sexiness & love from before all the manipulators & Hollywood came crashing onto the scene trying to rewrite the script! Don't get me wrong the drama & evil ones are still on the set but my beuatiful duo are definitely taking control of the script! Kudos to Ms Reber! Oh yes this is quite promising & I do believe I may go insane waiting to finish their story! Please do hurry as I simply need their beautiful ending because I just know Taryn & Ryan are strong enough to make it through anything thrown at them!!!

P.S. In my opinion Adele's song "Make You Feel My Love" summarized Taryn & Ryan's love so well in the first book but in this book (so far) although that song seems to linger slightly it seems Jason Mraz's song "I Wont Give Up" is more appropriate. We'll see.....

******UPDATE*******

It is official the second book is as great as the first 4 ARC chapters promised. This is one of the rare times where I actual love the second book as much or even more than the first. Ryan & Taryn continue to struggle with falling in love while being scrutinized & having to battle for control from all the leeches in Ryan's life! They face conflict at every turn & yet their love grows stronger. They learn who & what is most important in life. Their characters continue to develop into wonderfully well rounded & loving individuals. Their love is so realistic & admirable, throughout the story, that you have no choice but to relate to them. You will find yourself rooting for their success while hoping for other's demise. You will laugh, cry, smile, frown & feel each bend in their path completely. A very wonderful conclusion to one of my favorite stories. Well done Ms Reber.

FYI: "I Wont Give Up" by Jason Mraz absolutely remains the theme song for these two & this book.

On a side note, I REALLY loved the Mike & Marie addition to the story! Won't say anymore but yes!

[Sofia Lazaridou · Rating 5 out of 5]

I promise to never fight over the toaster.
I promise never to steal your toaster or your TV.
I promise you to buy you your own TV so we never have to argue on what's on.
I promise to never take your money.
I promise to never complain about you spending my money.And when it comes to stuff,for the house,I am drawning a line at the curtain shopping.If you love me you will never ask me what I think about that soft of stuff.
I promise to be a good wife.
I promise to be a good husband
I promise to start every day and end every night telling you I love you.
I promise you to love only you until I take my last dying breath.
Till death do us apart.
I promise to love you forever.
I promise to always tend to your needs.
I promise to only have eyes for you.
For as long as we both shall live.
I promise no matter how needy you get to never make you sleep on the couch.
I promise to find a way every day to make you happy.

When I read love unscripted I didn't knew there was I second book.When I found out about love unrehearsed I started jumping.Love unrehearsed is even better than love unscripted.I liked this book more.Look the qoute above and you will understand why.
Taryn and Ryan go all over the world for the promotion of Ryan's movies and the shouting of his new movie.And problems won't stay out of their way.Gary is a huge asshole.I was glad to see Marcie get a wonderful man like Mike.
The book had amazing quotes and 2 more proposals from Ryan(both were perfect).

Anything is possible if you point yourslef to the right deirection.

Dreams come true when you point yourself in their direction

You’re my world, babe. Mine. Not theirs. They can have me, but they can’t have you, too…. I meant it when I said forever… You are it for me… The me that is standing in front of you right now is not the same me that’s out there in the spotlight… They only get the outside, not the inside. That’s for you.

I have something worth fighting for.You.A promise of forever.You make me want to be stronger

[deb22luvsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Ryan a Taryn's story. This had the ending we were all hoping for, but honestly the getting there in this book was a bit too easy. Don't get me wrong...the story is beautiful, but it lacked the drama and suspense the first book had. There were ample opportunities and "bad guys" and "bad girls" for it as well, but every time I thought something might happen.....well...there you go.

[Fernanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the first book and after reading the first four chapters I think this second book is going to be even better!!!

O please...When is the book going to be released?!?! The waiting is killing me!!!

[AJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG, what an absolute freaking swoonfest! I can’t remember reading a book with so much swoon! Sensational!

Definitely a winner for those who fell in love with Ryan and Taryn (well, probably just Ryan if we're being honest) in Love Unscripted, this book is like one gloriously long epilogue. There isn’t really one major storyline, rather the book just follows Ryan and Taryn along a series of ups and downs as they build their life together while dealing with the highs and lows of the celebrity lifestyle. Sure, there is drama, and more than a few surprises, but nothing so intense as the first book, and whatever happens between them, they deal with it together and don’t let it impact on their relationship. They are so functional! And it’s so gorgeous to read!

Ryan "Freakin’" Christensen is still hotter than all hell and proved himself to be absolute perfection! But the big surprise was the seriously sexy Mike Murphy – damn, that man can also bring the swoon. As Marie said - “They’re like the dynamic duo poster boys of sexiness”. Hell yes they are! And I loved that he got a romantic storyline that fitted in so beautifully with Ryan and Taryn’s.

Actually it was almost a little too close at times…

“Taryn suggests we make a wager on this evening’s festivities.”
“Ryan!”
He pushed me back with his fingertips. “Shush.”
Mike leaned a hand on the door frame. “Wager?”
“First man to fold.”
Mike’s eyes cut to me once, quickly. “Interesting. I’m in. Time or quantity?” he asked as casually as if they were discussing the weather.
“What time is our flight again?”
“Eleven forty-five. We’re gone by nine,” Mike’s deep voice rumbled.
“Time. We can sleep on the plane.”
“Agreed. Bet?”
“Two bills?”
“Sounds fair. Women keeping time?”
“Yep,” Ryan quipped. “Time gets written down so there’s no cheating.”
“Anything else?” Mike asked.
“Nope.”
“What time is it now?”
Ryan leaned around to see my alarm clock. “Ten after eleven.”
I watched as they shook hands.
“Have a good night,” Mike said with a nod.
“You too, man.” Ryan tapped his shoulder and then locked our bedroom door.
Me and my big mouth.

LOL, that still makes me laugh. There are funny moments throughout the story, which balance out nicely with the dramas that Ryan and Taryn face, dramas both in Taryn’s personal life as well as Ryan’s celebrity status - my heart broke for Ryan and what he had to go through. It actually made me feel guilty for ever buying a gossip mag! But the focus is definitely on the romance, and holy hell is it hot!! Wow! So much hotness! Oh, and did I mention swoon? Lots, and lots of swoon!!!!

This was an immensely enjoyable, stress free read. I was dreamy sighing the whole way through. And just to top it off, the ending was perfection, followed by an actual epilogue which was pretty much beyond perfection. Everything a die-hard romance fan could ask for.

“You are it for me. But the me that knelt in front of you that night and the me that is standing in front of you right now is not the same me that's out there in the spotlight." He thumped his hand over his heart. "They only get the outside, not the inside. That's for you.”

And one more, just for good measure… SWOOOOOOON!

[Josee · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was better than the previous book in that I didn't want to wring Taryn's neck, but I also thought that the author tried to do too much in a relatively short period of time.

We have the issue in Paris (which seemed out of left field), we have Taryn's ex, we have the issues with Marie, the fight between Marie and Tammy, the paparazzi/arrest at Ryan's parents house, the secret from Taryn's past that was in the safe deposit box, and issues with Ryan's publicist/agent/manager. It was a lot. (Also I wasn't sure what happened with the "Jeremy" love notes, I'm unsure if that was cleared up or not). If she just took one or two of those storylines and really explored them, I think the story would have been stronger and we would have had a better feel for all the characters involved.

That being said, I think that Taryn was a stronger character in this book, she wasn't as whiny and clingy and needy and annoying. She seemed more upfront about her issues and concerns about Ryan's career and seemed to be a stronger person. Of course, she did have her super annoying moments. On the other hand, Ryan's temperament was more annoying. Still, I did root for their love story.

I was irked by the Tammy storyline...not the Marie storyline, but Tammy just seemed to become a bitch out of nowhere. And I didn't really see cracks in Marie and Gary's relationship in the previous book, but maybe I wasn't looking for them.

I also think the secret that Taryn found in the safe deposit box was an out created by the author so Taryn didn't feel bad about the bar.

There were a lot more sex scenes in this book. I enjoy the good sex scene, but it was a little over the top for me. I felt that instead of adding to the story, at a certain point these scenes distracted from the story. I also don't think these scenes strengthened the relationship between Taryn and Ryan anymore. The thing that bugged me the most was how there was this underlying theme of them belonging to each other -- at points it did seem as if it was a question of possession rather than trust. (Maybe Ryan is channeling Christian Grey?)

The story could have been flushed out more, but it wasn't unenjoyable, it just got annoying at times, and I found myself rolling my eyes.

[Stephanie E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Update 9/17 - Ms. Reber - I am going to do something I rarely do. I have to eat humble pie about my words below. I just finished the book and it was awesome! The wait was well worth it. I laughed and cried...The chemistry between Ryan and Taryn was still there, and there were a few surprises that thru me off. All and all, the book was a great read. And the ending was perfect! I am sad to see an end to the the story (would love to hear more out Marie and Mike!), but I look forward to any works you put out in the future. Again, definitely worth the wait!
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Why release a four chapter ARC and then announce the book is not going to be released until 2013? I'm glad I did not read it! That is crazy! I am getting a little tired of the teasing done by authors with sequels...Granted, the first book was good, but I'm not sure I will be waiting another year for a sequel...
Update 9/14 - Received the book this morning...will submit review shortly. Hopefully it was worth the 2 year wait!

[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 fantastic stars!!! Wish I could give it a better rating than 5! This book truly exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed it even more than the first book. I loved it, nothing better than a book that makes you smile the whole time you are reading.
Ryan was just as wonderful as I remembered, the ideal guy... sigh. Taryn is great too. It's nice to have a strong female lead who is independent, down to earth and very supportive. Let's not forget Mike... I was pleasantly surprised with how much of Mike was in this book!
This is a great feel good book you wont be able to put down with and ending that is absolutely perfect. A fabulous book by a fabulous author! Can't wait to see what she comes out with next :-)

[Chris- Bookaddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE Taryn and Ryan .. This story was absolutely AMAZINGBALLS … It was. FANFUCKINGTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had this series in my TBR list for a while now , and I truly don’t understand why I kept pushing it back and had not read it sooner . This story is amazing, It was heart wrenching , it was beautiful, it was hot, it was everything any book could ever dream of being . I am so Happy that this series had an amazing Happily Ever After.

Taryn, I loved her from the first page , she was an amazing character , with a heart of gold. She had compassion , she had flair, she had everything a small town girl needed , except for love . And she found that love in Ryan ten fold . She is every girls dream best friend.

Ryan. I just loved him. Yes, he's sexy. Yes, he says things that will melt you. But, what I love the most is the way he loves Taryn. There is nothing greater than a man showing his girl how much he loves her. Ryan puts Taryn first, Always.

“You’re my world, babe. Mine. Not theirs. They can have me, but they can’t have you, too…. I meant it when I said forever… You are it for me… The me that is standing in front of you right now is not the same me that’s out there in the spotlight… They only get the outside, not the inside. That’s for you.”


Book Blurb:

There is no rehearsal for true love.

When A-list film actor Ryan Christensen ducked into her pub to escape his screaming fans, never in a million years did Taryn Mitchell think her life was about to change forever. But now, eight months later, after a whirlwind romance, Taryn wakes up in Ryan’s Hollywood hotel room to find a diamond to die for on her left ring finger—and her face splashed across the cover of every gossip magazine.

Ryan’s very public proposal is catnip to the tabloids, his management team is worried, and Taryn must figure out how a small town girl like her fits into his glittering world. What does it take to make a relationship work amidst telephoto lenses, daily on-set temptations, and jealous fans who will stop at nothing to keep you from walking down the aisle with the man of your dreams?

With no script to follow and no chance for a dress rehearsal, Taryn and Ryan will be forced to take the plunge and risk everything to make their love last.
“I miss you,” he said softly ... “I miss the feeling of completeness I have when you’re in my arms. Do you ever feel that way? Like a part of you is missing when we’re apart.”

“You’re my best friend,
You’re my love,
You’re my life.
I can’t wait to
make you
my wife!
Love, Ryan”

“Dreams really do come true if you point yourself in their direction”

This is a must read, if you want a Good Romance, with a little bit of Star (actor) drama , this is surely for you to read ... This series will definitely be a re-read for me in the future .

I can not WAIT for book 3 to get Mike and Marie's Story !!!!!

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Let me start off by saying that I enjoyed the first book very much and I can't help but compare this book to the first in the series. I honestly felt a little disconnected from the first book as I was reading this book. There are items that are brought to light in this book, such as Taryn's nightmares and Ryan's anxiety, that have clearly been affecting them for some time, but they are never mentioned in the first book. Yes, the first book covers a time span of 8 months, but for these items to have such a part in this book, I think they should have been mentioned. I did find that this book had a lot more angst than the first, sometimes a little too much. Really did Kyle need to come back? I think I could have done with out him re-emerging. Lauren and Nicole? Really? And for all of a sudden Ryan and Taryn want to get into producing, so confusing. Granted there were plot turns I would have never expected, but at the same time, I am not sure of the over all affect they had on the story. For the book to continue to lead up to their wedding, it certainly breezed right past that and the ending seemed to be a little too quick. Especially after the first book was 600 pages.

I love that Ryan felt he needed to do the grand guesture when proposing to Taryn, wheh he describes how he wrote the song he sang to her on the plane. Even though in the first book he mentioned he had sang it to her once before?

If I read this book alone without reading the first one, I would have enjoyed it a lot more than I did, I think I set my expectations a little too high. By itself, I think it is a good read which is why I am still giving it 4 stars even though I don't feel I enjoyed it as much as I hoped. Maybe it is the disappoinment I am feeling driving this review and maybe I will change my tune after I calm down a little bit.

[Nia · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm sad to say that Tina Reber played it too safe, predictable and boring with Love Unrehearsed.I kept waiting for the story to build momentum like Love Unscripted with some kind of fresh new story line or plot but unfortunately that never happened. It felt like one long epilogue. Half of the book is about how much Ryan and Taryn love each other and how it sucks to be chased by paparazzi all the time, and the other half is about Mike and Marie. So much was written about Mike and Marie, that I now expect some kind of bodyguard D/s spinoff in the future because only that would justify their ongoing intruding presence in the story and why their relationship was hotter.

There is no excitement whatsoever in Love Unrehearsed until you hit 85%. At that point every old character comes out of the woodwork, the story becomes too fast paced and rushed, and everything gets squished into a few pages in the end. This book deserved a better story and timeline, an organized structure and better character development, especially after so many release delays. Although it deserves two stars, I gave it three stars because I loved the closure of the safe and predictable ending.

[Akanksha❤ Søren♰ · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING Just as I expected :D
Review to come shortly :)

[Sønia · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Dreams only come true if you point yourself in their direction."

The love story of Ryan and Taryn is great, really! Both books are full of sweet and sexy moments that warmed my heart.

"We were the only two people in the world.
Sitting in the street.
In a small stream.
In the rain.
And just like that, my gorgeous man replaced bad with another slice of great."

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I absolutely loved the characters, especially my sweet and down-to-earth Ryan. As my friend Amaia told me, he is the one who makes the story worth reading and I agree with her.

"You are home for me. You'll always be my home, Taryn"

"Tar, I knew that very first day I stumbled into your pub that you were the one. I think I fell in love with you when you were rubbing that shit on my cuts."

Despite of the lack of drama and angst in this last book I enjoyed it but I must confess that I liked "Love Unscripted" more than this one.
In "Love Unrehearsed", Ryan and Taryn had to deal with the celebrities' lifestyle, a world full of evil people who tried to ruin their life together over and over again.

"How can our love for each other possibly survive through all these constant bombardments, accusations, and heartaches?"

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But what they got was the opposite of what they wanted. I really loved to see how they finally get over their trust issues, build a life together and also how their relationship got stronger and unbreakable.

"I wrote that song on the airplane. I wanted you to know how serious I am about us. How much I want you in my life, Taryn. I meant it when I said forever. That's why. You are it for me. But the me that knelt in front of you that night and the me that is standing in front of you right now is not the same me that's our there in the spotlight. They only get the outside, not the inside. That's four you".

I wanted to read about fame and the celebrity world and in that subject the storyline doesn't disappoint. But I've to complain about the senseless at some parts of the book.
The story as a whole is so long and sometimes it gets kind of boring but as I said before it's worth making the effort to read it.

"As soon as I saw him there with his hands clasped in front of him, his hair gently tussled by the ocean breeze, that breathtaking smile he wore just for me -nothing else mattered. This man was my everything."

"You always twine our fingers together when you make love to me."

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Gonna miss you Ryan!

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[Kelly 'Perusing Princesses blog' · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review: Love Unrehearsed – Tina Reber - 5*

I waited a few hours before writing this review, simply because after I finished it, I had to take a deep breath to regulate my heartbeat and hug my kindle to my chest while a huge happy smile exploded across my face. It was also a little bittersweet, because I had come to the end of an incredible journey, with two of my favourite characters, the lovely Ryan and Taryn.

The most beautiful thing about this book was playing witness to the growth of each character. They had come a long way as the ultimate sacrifice of Ryan’s fame was already paid towards the end of Love Unscripted, and this sequel, Love Unrehearsed plays testament to how true love really can conquer all. The love and support that Ryan and Taryn both hold for each-other is almost heroic and what made this book a truly exceptional read. Yes, there are a few knocks and bumps along the way – well okay, a little more than a few, but each scenario that played out was met with maturity and an understanding that helped to make their relationship foundations even stronger.

Love Unrehearsed starts off pretty much a week or so where Unscripted left off. Taryn is now a firm fixture within Ryan’s entourage but her presence is still met with trepidation and new fears develop with regards to their engagement between Ryan’s managers and press agents. Close friends and family are the only support system Ryan and Taryn can believe in, but things become difficult when Taryn is met with the dilemma that she is slowly becoming a celebrity herself. Being engaged to the most eligible A-Star Hollywood actor will always have its consequences. Crazed fans, paparazzi, stalkers and a hidden family secret throws Taryn back into the depths of drama 101 but the only difference this time is that Ryan isn’t taking any chances. He loves Taryn and by making her his total number one priority could prove potentially dangerous and destroy everything he has worked for…

Follow Ryan and Taryn as they embark on their next chapter, and revel in the magic of how a small town girl captured the heart of a boy the day he ran into her pub. The boy, who just so happens to make movies for a living.

Watch out for the epilogue, it’s pure swoonworthy beauty. An Incredible story that is wonderfully written and makes you fall in love all over again, with words. Tina Reber, you are undoubtedly one very talented lady, and I am so pleased that I found you.

5 Mega Epic Worthy Swoony Stars. *****

[Alexis Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are literally no words to describe how much I love this 2-book series and how much Ryan, Taryn and all the other characters have completely captured my heart not once, but twice. I commend Tina Reber for writing this amazing book and giving me something I will never forget.

After finishing book 1, I thought there was no way I could ever love the second one more but OH MY GOD was I wrong. Ryan Christensen says the most steamiest, sweetest and total drool-worthy things and he will definitely be on my book boyfriend list forever! I love how Taryn and Ryan's relationship has already developed well in this book and Tina just does such a fan-freaking-tastic job on selling the reader how it is in the life of dating a movie star. Everything blends so easily and you can easily picture all the drama they have to go through because of his career and I give major props to her for making this story so real for me.

I loved all the steamy romantic scenes that happened all around the world and the bets the boys and girls would have against each other to see who would last the longest in bed had me laughing hard!

"But I think he broke my vagina."-Marie

I also love that Taryn is such a strong female character, she doesn't take people's crap, doesn't need a man to support her and doesn't let stuck up jealous girls get to her. I know if I were in her shoes I would become a crazy woman after all that happens to her, but she just lets it go because she knows as long as Ryan loves her, nothing else matters.

The epilogue at the end was very sweet and I'm so happy they finally had their happily ever after! *SQUEE* I am smiling so big right now lol I wish there was more of Taryn and Ryan's relationship to read about, but I'm very pleased with how everything ended and I can honestly say I don't think I'll ever read a more honest to god love story in my life. This book is complete perfection and it gave me everything I could ever want in a romance novel.

<3

[Jessica's Book Review · Rating 2 out of 5]

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Update: 11/15/2012

I guess I must be the minority with this book because I did not like it at all. Book one was amazing but this was a major disappointment. It took me MONTHS to finish this... even then I forced myself to. I still say the book focused on the other characters more then the main characters to set up another book. My review below still stands. I'm really disappointed.. so it maybe just me but my rating will stick.



I give Love Unrehearsed 2 stars.




First Review:


I couldn't finish the book. I read about half of the novel but lost interested. I was absolutely in love with Love Unscripted, read it over and over again but this book was just boring. I felt like it was more of a giant Epilogue then a novel on it's own.

So far, my biggest complaint is I feel the story is more about setting up the spin off series then Ryan and Taryn. For example, LU2 picks up a week after the couple became engaged at the end of LU1 and Taryn's best friend and husband are in love and happy. Suddenly in LU2 they are separating? It came out of no where and now there is something starting with her and the bodyguard.

To be fair, I will not rate the book until I finish reading it. I may end up loving it but 50% in, I am bored and started reading other books instead. I love Love Unscripted and had such high hopes for Love Unrehearsed. Hopefully I can finish it soon and give it a real review.

[Lucy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't really know what to say about this book. I liked it but I didn't Love it!..I just expected more.
The story was OK, but it just felt like nothing happened, there was no drama, nothing..everything was just too smooth sailing for me. I feel like I could have basically read the first book with a few extra chapters, add on the epilogue from this book and that would have been enough. I've read some amazing books over the past few weeks and they were unbelievably cheap for such great books, where as this one was the opposite, expensive for not much of anything happening. I don't want to take anything away from the author because she is a brilliant writer but this could have most definitely ended after the first book. I'd give this book 3.5 stars..just really expected a lot more after waiting so long!

But I would still definitely recommend this book..it is endearingly sweet and if you just want to read a love story of epic proportions then this is the book for you :)..plus who can say no a little extra 'ryan'..as hot as ever!

[Holly Tardif · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was nice to pick up the Ryan/Taryn story again, but I felt like the story was all over the place. There was so much drama, it became unbelievable. To be fair - I had very high expectations based on the first novel, so this book had the bar set very high at the outset. There was less plot and character development than the first Love installment. There were also a lot more steamy scenes this go around which I didn't care for...it made the book appear longer than it really was. Instead, I wish some of those pages had focused more on what was going on inside the characters' heads. Don't get me wrong - the plot was there, and there is plenty of action, but I didn't feel like I learned much more about what drives the characters. Overall, I'm glad I read the sequel so the story is wrapped up, but I was hoping for something more epic.

[Marcella · Rating 4 out of 5]

**Re-read: 19 May 2017

Basically every thought I had in my first review.
Also when are we getting Marie and Mike's book? It's been 5 years since this one was released!!!???

**First review: Sometime in 2014 -_-

Nice way to end this series! So much drama and action and romance. It was a great read!!!
What I really wanted to see was Ryan and Taryn going to Tahiti like they planned in the last book. I don't recall that happening but then again these books were super long I don't remember!
I also wanted to see Gary come back and be all up in Marie's face and Marie kicking his ass with her new body guard skills. I really would have loved to see that!!!!
All and all, this series was really nice and a fun, intense and lovely read.

[Nancy The book junkie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating: 3.25/5

Review coming soon!