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Lovestruck #2
Lovestruck in Los Angeles
Lizzie Medina is living a fairy tale life. Ever since she left home for an adventure in London—and fell in love with movie star Thomas Harper in the process—her world has become brighter. More exciting. The kind of life she’s always dreamt of. And she has no intention of going back to the way things used to be.
When Thomas is required to temporarily move to Los Angeles for his new movie, Lizzie joins him without hesitation. After all, it’s not every day she’s invited to live in a luxurious Malibu beach house with the man of her dreams, rubbing elbows with Hollywood celebrities, spending her days steps from the ocean.
But it doesn’t take Lizzie long to realize than in Hollywood, not everything is quite what it seems. Will she and Thomas succumb to the pressures inherent in their new life? Or will they find a way to create a perfect Hollywood ending of their own?
When Thomas is required to temporarily move to Los Angeles for his new movie, Lizzie joins him without hesitation. After all, it’s not every day she’s invited to live in a luxurious Malibu beach house with the man of her dreams, rubbing elbows with Hollywood celebrities, spending her days steps from the ocean.
But it doesn’t take Lizzie long to realize than in Hollywood, not everything is quite what it seems. Will she and Thomas succumb to the pressures inherent in their new life? Or will they find a way to create a perfect Hollywood ending of their own?
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First published December 22, 2013
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December 6, 2014
No matter the age, I believe most women love a good romantic love story. The giddiness and the tummy flutters don't disappear with age. I should know. I've been reading romance books since high school and I never got tired of them, even more than three decades later.
This second book talks about an insecure Lizzie Medina who always had to talk herself out of her many negative feelings. It showcases how most modern women will just not succumb to being a trophy to her boyfriend or husband. She has that need to feel good and fulfilled about herself not because she is associated with someone famous or important. So really, it's not all about sappy romance. It is also about family, friends, self-worth. It is about accepting that life is not a Hollywood movie; that there are imperfections everywhere. We just need to accept and deal with them head on.
On to the third book now...
This second book talks about an insecure Lizzie Medina who always had to talk herself out of her many negative feelings. It showcases how most modern women will just not succumb to being a trophy to her boyfriend or husband. She has that need to feel good and fulfilled about herself not because she is associated with someone famous or important. So really, it's not all about sappy romance. It is also about family, friends, self-worth. It is about accepting that life is not a Hollywood movie; that there are imperfections everywhere. We just need to accept and deal with them head on.
On to the third book now...
June 19, 2015
Much like the first- but delves a little further in to the characters and their issues. I like that they don't just overcome problems overnight, but they don't keep following the same exact pattern over and over. There are some lingering issues on both sides, but they always know they love each other.
July 26, 2017
a stroke, i can relate to this
August 22, 2015
Title: Lovestruck in Los Angeles
Author: Rachel Schurig
Series: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
Release Date: December 22, 2013
Rating: 4
HEA:
Lovestruck in Los Angeles is the second book in the Lovestruck series. It continues with Thomas and Lizzie. They are moving to Los Angeles for a few months while Thomas works on a new big movie. Lizzie and Thomas are happy and in love but it won't be easy being in LA.
While Thomas is busy working on the film Lizzie is working for his publicist/manager Heidi and her book. But Lizzie is alone a lot since Thomas is working long hours. The stress of Hollywood and expectations start to get to them. That along with Lizzie’s trouble with Thomas spending so much money on her start to cause problems in the relationship. All that while Lizzie’s dad and oldest sister still won't talk to her.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. Even though Thomas was working a lot. Lizzie and Thomas themselves weren't really any different than they were in the first book. They were dealing with new issues but at the core were the same. It was just nice to read more about them and see them work through new challenges.
This book also didn't have any steam factor. But it was nice that it was acknowledged that they had a physical relationship as well. I like that not having a lot of detailed sex means we can actually get more of the characters and their lives. However, it was nice to have at least a couple of sentences where it verifies that they are a couple and not just best friends who kiss. That is what it felt like at times in the first book. That might be just me but I feel like if they are grown adults living together it has to be acknowledged, even if they decided to wait until marriage. It makes them more realistic.
I am excited to continue on to the next book. This is a refreshingly light book. I recommend this book for anyone who wants a light non steamy book. Especially if you have read a lot where the book relies on the steam instead of an actually good plot. Sometimes you just need a break and this is a good book for that.
Author: Rachel Schurig
Series: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
Release Date: December 22, 2013
Rating: 4
HEA:
Lovestruck in Los Angeles is the second book in the Lovestruck series. It continues with Thomas and Lizzie. They are moving to Los Angeles for a few months while Thomas works on a new big movie. Lizzie and Thomas are happy and in love but it won't be easy being in LA.
While Thomas is busy working on the film Lizzie is working for his publicist/manager Heidi and her book. But Lizzie is alone a lot since Thomas is working long hours. The stress of Hollywood and expectations start to get to them. That along with Lizzie’s trouble with Thomas spending so much money on her start to cause problems in the relationship. All that while Lizzie’s dad and oldest sister still won't talk to her.
I enjoyed this book as much as the first one. Even though Thomas was working a lot. Lizzie and Thomas themselves weren't really any different than they were in the first book. They were dealing with new issues but at the core were the same. It was just nice to read more about them and see them work through new challenges.
This book also didn't have any steam factor. But it was nice that it was acknowledged that they had a physical relationship as well. I like that not having a lot of detailed sex means we can actually get more of the characters and their lives. However, it was nice to have at least a couple of sentences where it verifies that they are a couple and not just best friends who kiss. That is what it felt like at times in the first book. That might be just me but I feel like if they are grown adults living together it has to be acknowledged, even if they decided to wait until marriage. It makes them more realistic.
I am excited to continue on to the next book. This is a refreshingly light book. I recommend this book for anyone who wants a light non steamy book. Especially if you have read a lot where the book relies on the steam instead of an actually good plot. Sometimes you just need a break and this is a good book for that.
February 27, 2016
After reading Lovestruck in London, I couldn't wait to read the rest of the series. I was not disappointed. Once again, I find the story to be surprisingly realistic and the characters are so down to earth.
October 8, 2020
I loved the first book in this series so much that I immediately bought the sequel. This one, as the book’s tag line suggests, is what happens after the “Happily Ever After.” It’s less charming and comforting and the main couple spends more time apart than they do together. But it’s also about the real details of modern relationships and responsibilities. And so it was less swoony. Because the couple spent so much time apart, it was also choppier and had more time jumps to moments when they were potentially together. But then it also had fade outs when the couple was clearly together and sharing intimate moments (not just in bed). It’s hard to say how I felt about this because I loved the characters when they were together and the issues faced apart. But I didn’t love how choppy the story/writing was. All of that combined made the fact that it’s a chaste novel ever the more an issue for me (although I will say that there’s FINALLY confirmation that the main characters have slept together).
All in all, a quick and easy and entertaining read, and I’ll be picking up the next one for sure. But it was also a slight disappointment.
All in all, a quick and easy and entertaining read, and I’ll be picking up the next one for sure. But it was also a slight disappointment.
June 26, 2019
Lizzie Medina is living a fairy tale life. Ever since she left home for an adventure in London - and fell in love with movie star Thomas Harper in the process - her world has become brighter. More exciting. The kind of life she's always dreamt of. And she has no intention of going back to the way things used to be.
When Thomas is required to temporarily move to Los Angeles for his new movie, Lizzie joins him without hesitation. After all, it's not every day she's invited to live in a luxurious Malibu beach house with the man of her dreams, rubbing elbows with Hollywood celebrities, spending her days steps from the ocean.
But it doesn't take Lizzie long to realize than in Hollywood, not everything is quite what it seems. Will she and Thomas succumb to the pressures inherent in their new life? Or will they find a way to create a perfect Hollywood ending of their own?
When Thomas is required to temporarily move to Los Angeles for his new movie, Lizzie joins him without hesitation. After all, it's not every day she's invited to live in a luxurious Malibu beach house with the man of her dreams, rubbing elbows with Hollywood celebrities, spending her days steps from the ocean.
But it doesn't take Lizzie long to realize than in Hollywood, not everything is quite what it seems. Will she and Thomas succumb to the pressures inherent in their new life? Or will they find a way to create a perfect Hollywood ending of their own?
May 26, 2017
Great read
Have thoroughly enjoyed reading this second book in the series it lived up to expectations the characters are growing and having ups and downs would highly recommend
Have thoroughly enjoyed reading this second book in the series it lived up to expectations the characters are growing and having ups and downs would highly recommend
August 9, 2017
Loved it just as much as the first book and can't wait to start the 3rd. You get your daily dose of romance and also new challenges the cute couple has to over come.
May 10, 2018
Oh yeah!
Book two is as fickle as the Pacific ocean. Beautiful and deadly, Rough but deceptive. So many unforeseen events cause lovestuck to hit rough spots in L.A.
Book two is as fickle as the Pacific ocean. Beautiful and deadly, Rough but deceptive. So many unforeseen events cause lovestuck to hit rough spots in L.A.
November 18, 2019
Loved it just as much as the first. I did think something big was going to happen and was disappointed that it wasn’t like I expected but it made sense as part of the story. Onto the next one!
November 25, 2019
Loved it!
I couldn't stop reading it. Could wait to find out what happened next. A great story about true love between a man from London and a girl from USA.
I couldn't stop reading it. Could wait to find out what happened next. A great story about true love between a man from London and a girl from USA.
August 2, 2023
a cheesy hallmark lovestory
February 1, 2024
A cute sequel. I prefer the third to this
January 24, 2016
I'm basically going to cut and paste my review from Lovestruck in London. With that being said (later) I'm going to add that this was my least favorite of the three books. Lovestruck in London was such a beautiful fun light read and Lovestruck Forever is so wonderful to see the couple's future plans. This one was like the more awkward adolescent years - lots of growing pains and angst. It ended on a fantastic high note though. If you find yourself struggling with this one just keep going because Book 3 more than makes up for it.
I still loved this book because I absolutely cannot get enough of Lizzie and Thomas and I could read about them all the time. Hands down one of my new all time favorite book couples.
So now is where I am going to basically regurgitate my Lovestruck in London review since it still applies:
"Ok, so I LOVED this book and I am completely obsessed with the series after living in Lizza Medina's head for the last three weeks. (This was a delightful distraction from being completely buried in snow for three weeks). I have a strong love (perhaps obsession) with London and getting to experience it from her viewpoint rather than a British citizen's was fantastic. The story wasn't dramatic, and for a new adult style book, it was very clean and above board (read: no sex).
So why only 4 stars and not 5? Well, the story was sweet. It wasn't AMAZING though. But the characters were so realistic it was easy to slip right into their lives. Lizzie was living a dream that so many girls (and guys) have probably had about being the object of affection for someone seemingly so far out of their reach (in this case a movie star and a normal grad student).
What also took it down a notch here and there were the following:
The language at times made it evident it was self-published. I can't pinpoint it now after the fact but there are moments where it was underwhelming and where certain words and phrases would become predictable.
The flow: At times it sped up very fast when you wanted it to slow down and at other times it slowed down when it could have sped up. The start of the story was very slow, but the spring season went by so fast. Too fast. Or weren't explained fully.
Also -it is a super sweet and very clean book. The fact that they are sleeping together is alluded to but that is all. I wouldn't have minded a bit more description. I have seen books (Sophie Kinsella for instance in the Shopaholic series) where you know the characters have sex without the hot and heavy description of the act. There isn't much pillow talk I guess? I would have liked a bit more of that then just some hand holding and hugging.
Anyways, this general review applies really for all the books. The story is cute and like living briefly in a semi-realistic dreamworld. I immediately downloaded Lovestruck in LA."
Or in this case I immediately downloaded Lovestruck Forever.
I still loved this book because I absolutely cannot get enough of Lizzie and Thomas and I could read about them all the time. Hands down one of my new all time favorite book couples.
So now is where I am going to basically regurgitate my Lovestruck in London review since it still applies:
"Ok, so I LOVED this book and I am completely obsessed with the series after living in Lizza Medina's head for the last three weeks. (This was a delightful distraction from being completely buried in snow for three weeks). I have a strong love (perhaps obsession) with London and getting to experience it from her viewpoint rather than a British citizen's was fantastic. The story wasn't dramatic, and for a new adult style book, it was very clean and above board (read: no sex).
So why only 4 stars and not 5? Well, the story was sweet. It wasn't AMAZING though. But the characters were so realistic it was easy to slip right into their lives. Lizzie was living a dream that so many girls (and guys) have probably had about being the object of affection for someone seemingly so far out of their reach (in this case a movie star and a normal grad student).
What also took it down a notch here and there were the following:
The language at times made it evident it was self-published. I can't pinpoint it now after the fact but there are moments where it was underwhelming and where certain words and phrases would become predictable.
The flow: At times it sped up very fast when you wanted it to slow down and at other times it slowed down when it could have sped up. The start of the story was very slow, but the spring season went by so fast. Too fast. Or weren't explained fully.
Also -it is a super sweet and very clean book. The fact that they are sleeping together is alluded to but that is all. I wouldn't have minded a bit more description. I have seen books (Sophie Kinsella for instance in the Shopaholic series) where you know the characters have sex without the hot and heavy description of the act. There isn't much pillow talk I guess? I would have liked a bit more of that then just some hand holding and hugging.
Anyways, this general review applies really for all the books. The story is cute and like living briefly in a semi-realistic dreamworld. I immediately downloaded Lovestruck in LA."
Or in this case I immediately downloaded Lovestruck Forever.
August 7, 2020
Reread: 4 Stars
Stars: 3
Read: Oct. 10 – Oct. 12
Yes, this sequel was definitely worth the read. I liked that look into their relationship which felt absolutely honest. I was surprised at the amount of lessons our main character had to learn, and, as they sometimes felt, all over again. But, once more, I could really understand where she was coming from with her struggles and why she needed all that time and made it difficult.
It was different to see Thomas struggle with it as well. From the beginning, he was so much more open about everything, but even he had to learn to talk about his feelings.
Sometimes I felt it was a bit too much, sometimes I couldn’t completely reconcile actions with the way I got to understand these characters. There is and was, however, no doubt that it was all leading to this exact point that happens at the end.
I am very ready to start reading the third book.
Question: What about the next Darkness film? Wasn’t there supposed to be another one with Thomas’ role sooo much bigger?
Stars: 3
Read: Oct. 10 – Oct. 12
Yes, this sequel was definitely worth the read. I liked that look into their relationship which felt absolutely honest. I was surprised at the amount of lessons our main character had to learn, and, as they sometimes felt, all over again. But, once more, I could really understand where she was coming from with her struggles and why she needed all that time and made it difficult.
It was different to see Thomas struggle with it as well. From the beginning, he was so much more open about everything, but even he had to learn to talk about his feelings.
Sometimes I felt it was a bit too much, sometimes I couldn’t completely reconcile actions with the way I got to understand these characters. There is and was, however, no doubt that it was all leading to this exact point that happens at the end.
I am very ready to start reading the third book.
Question: What about the next Darkness film? Wasn’t there supposed to be another one with Thomas’ role sooo much bigger?
November 21, 2014
Oh I just loved this story as well. After reading its prequel, i.e. lovestruck in London, I was sure am going to like this series and thus bought the other two books as well. And let me say I wasn't disappointed. A brilliant description of the high pressure life of celebrities and their families especially spouses. I want to congratulate the author on how terrifically she presented the difficulties faced by the other partner who just has to be a supporting pillar for the rising celebrity. Every pressure incidence and the scene looked real. Though this type of relationship and the characters are too unreal for this real world, still it doesn't stop me from falling in love with Thomas and Lizzie. I am jumping on the third book in the series and I can say am excited.
Job Well Done Author!
Job Well Done Author!
September 8, 2015
This is the sequel to Lovestruck in London. It’s well written and moves the story forward quite nicely, although it didn’t quite live up to the first one in my opinion. Still, I was captivated by the romantic tension of this adorable famous couple and how they deal with all their unwanted fame when Thomas moves to Hollywood for four months to film a new movie there. Lizzie is still trying to get her book published and has insecurities regarding all that she receives as Thomas’s girlfriend. She wants to stand on her own two feet, but doing so causes stress in their relationship. If you loved the first one, you’ll like the continuing story in this one. The characters are so cute and down to earth, which I love.
August 20, 2016
So pleased to have found Rachel Schurig's Lovestruck series. I am a huge fan of the romance genre... usually erotic romance, but when I happened upon the first title in this series, I was intrigued, being a sucker for all things set in Britain. Schurig writes an enjoyable story of a young Latina woman from the midwest who travels to Great Britain to study abroad. Upon chance, she meets an up and coming young actor, who while has been in hit films as a supporting actor, has yet to carry a film on his own and hit mega-stardom. He's the down to earth young man any parent would wish for their daughter. This story continues their romance as they seek to figure out the pitfalls of his rising stardom. Make sure to read Lovestruck in London first.
July 5, 2015
This is the second book in the Lovestruck trilogy. I enjoyed it but not quite as much as the first one. It felt a bit like a bookmark, holding the story for awhile till book three could resolve all the issues. It also took place mostly in Las Angeles where neither Lizzie nor Thomas felt at home. Living there with Thomas's career taking him away from Lizzie and Lizzie hoping for a book deal on her own merits was a true test of the strength of their relationship. I'm starting Lovestruck Forever right now to get this sweet love story to the altar!
May 8, 2015
Whereas I really enjoyed Lovestruck in London, the sequel was flat to me. There's not much going on here in terms of a plot, and the excitement factor is very minimal. I felt the original courtship in the first book was very cute, but now that the main couple are in a relationship, there's nothing left for them because the HEA was pretty much set prior to the events of this book.
Overall a boring read.
Overall a boring read.
July 30, 2015
Worst one of the three. Lizzie is a very self-absorbed character who acts more like a 15 or 16 year old gilt rather than an actual adult. At some points, she's tolerable, until something happens with Thomas and she reverts back to a petulant teenager. Thomas is still the best thing about these books. He actually had depth and approaches problems as an actual adult would. How he put up with Lizzie I'll never know.
January 24, 2014
I received this book as an ARC from the author.
Having already read a lot of Rachel Schurig's other books, including "Lovestruck in Los Angeles"'s prequel, "Lovestruck in London", I knew I would love this book as well. And of course I did. I love Lizzie & Thomas, & I hope to read more books about them. I look forward to reading another book from Rachel Schurig soon!
Having already read a lot of Rachel Schurig's other books, including "Lovestruck in Los Angeles"'s prequel, "Lovestruck in London", I knew I would love this book as well. And of course I did. I love Lizzie & Thomas, & I hope to read more books about them. I look forward to reading another book from Rachel Schurig soon!
June 10, 2015
Mixed feelings about this book,
I'm not sure if I should give it a 3 or 4 stars.
In particular, Lizzie is a lot more annoying in this book, I felt like she was being selfish and irrational a lot of times.
I decided to give it a 4 in the end because i was still drawn to the book and read it in one sitting. I'm also looking forward to the next book
I'm not sure if I should give it a 3 or 4 stars.
In particular, Lizzie is a lot more annoying in this book, I felt like she was being selfish and irrational a lot of times.
I decided to give it a 4 in the end because i was still drawn to the book and read it in one sitting. I'm also looking forward to the next book
July 1, 2015
Not as good as the first one. Felt this one was a little too trite and a little too whiny. Also, and maybe this was just my iBook version, but there were a LOT of errors in the text! On one page, it spelled the same word wrong three times, and it even misspelled a character's name at one point. I found this highly distracting!
October 15, 2014
Just like the first book, I related VERY well to the "old fashion" parents. Having been raised my immigrant parents, this book nailed how it is - the family closeness, the guilt, relationships, living with a man......I enjoyed it.
January 23, 2015
Good sequel to Lovestruck in London - the character of Lizzie is in my opinion much more selfish in this book, and it is good to see a harder side to her.
I enjoyed it and will be reading the 3 book very soon
I enjoyed it and will be reading the 3 book very soon
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July 3, 20153 1/2 stars
I love Thomas in both books, he is downright adorable. I found Lizzie to be super annoying in this book, which was sad because I really enjoyed the first book. I am still going to read the third installment.
I love Thomas in both books, he is downright adorable. I found Lizzie to be super annoying in this book, which was sad because I really enjoyed the first book. I am still going to read the third installment.
January 3, 2016
This has me in love with love really. They are in so many ways the fairy-tale but in so many others ways they are the everyday couple. This series has me captured and I am not trying to get away. On to the next.
September 22, 2014
if there were any mistakes in this I didn't notice them, I was far too wrapped up in the story. I actually got teary at the end and immediately got the next book on Amazon.
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