The Accidental Actress

Heather Bay Romance #2

by Amber Eve

IT COULD BE THE PERFECT ROMANCE. IT’S JUST A SHAME IT ISN’T REAL.


Lexie Steele was always the Main Character.

Until one day, she wasn’t.

Leaving her Highland home town in disgrace, Lexie flees to L.A., to start over. Then a chance encounter with renowned actor Jett Carter gives her the chance to do just that, in the most unexpected way.

He needs a fake girlfriend.

She needs to show everyone back home that she’s made a success of her life in spite of her past mistakes.

They could almost have been made for each other; but romances made in Hollywood aren’t built to survive the realities of the Scottish Highlands — or are they?

Small-town, slow-burn romance
Stunning Highland scenery
Movie Star needs a fake date
And a guaranteed HEA
Sweet Clean romantic comedy
Feel good, happy ending romance.

Genres: Romance, Chick Lit, Contemporary

Kindle Edition

First published December 6, 2022

About the author

Amber Eve is a former journalist who was born and raised in Scotland, and has been writing stories for her entire life. Her Heather Bay series is set in the Scottish Highlands, and follows the lives and loves of the inhabitants of this fictional coastal town.

Reviews

[Aisling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another brilliant RomCom from Amber Eve. This one takes an unsympathetic secondary character from book one (but you can read either as stand alones) and makes the reader understand and fall in love with her just as mega Hollywood heart throb Jett does.

It is somehow utterly convincing, funny, and has just the right amount of tension. I love the scenes in Scotland most of all and can't wait to read future books in this series (oh please can McTavish have a love interest?!?).

Highly recommend; I'm pre-buying book three if I can! Five stars.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Accidental Actress by Amber Eve is a good, and enjoyable clean enemies to lovers romantic comedy read. This book is the second story in the Heather Bay series you will need to read the first story first before reading this one. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Loved it, I do love a fake relationship story, probably one of my favourite genres, I enjoyed all the characters, especially the Scottish ones as the author had put them pronouncing everything with a Scottish twang which was great, alot of the time authors don't bother doing that, trust me it makes a great story, I would definitely recommend this one.

[Annika · Rating 3 out of 5]

So disappointing....there was NO chemistry between the MCs. I was looking for some characters to fall in love with but didn't get anything i was looking for....

[Naomi F · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than the first one, actually liked Lexie (despite how she is portrayed in The Accidental Imposter), enjoyed the storyline more very predictable, absolutely ruined by the epilogue... Xoxo? Really?

[zara · Rating 2 out of 5]

shouldve just kept this one about lexie, the MMC had zero presence and not in the literal sense he was there but he was just so bland

[TrishAM · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in Amber Eve's "A Heather Bay Romance" series and although it is a standalone I seriously urge reading the first book in the series to obtain the most enjoyment.

Amber Steele had burned her bridges in her hometown of Heather Bay, in the Scottish highlands and was trying to make a new life in California, a life that was to change drastically when she was saved from a drunk taking pictures in Joe's bar where she was working only to fall over her hairy rescuer on her way home.

The story that follows is very funny, very sad and very emotional in equal parts.

Jett Carter is a Hollywood movie star who loves acting but hates the glitz and glamour that goes with it, he hides in plain sight, he desperately wants to gain the approval of his famous father, to do that he is desperate to play Hamlet in a prestigious new production, a part that his father had played before him.

Fake romances are not a new concept but Amber Eve has written this beautifully, Lexie is trying to escape her past but circumstances throw her back into it, do the people of Heather Bay still hate her ? can she stop herself from falling for her teenage heartthrob ? throw in her overbearing, pushy, self obsessed mother and the wacky people of Heather Bay, the deceit and lies and you have a very enjoyable page turner. I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

I received a free copy of this book and my review is voluntary

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5* - Rounded up to 5...

Angela Cleland does a phenomenal job voicing Lexie and Jett, and really brings their story to life!

Poor Lexie! lol... She's having a REALLY rough go of things in her life lately! And then things just get more and more complicated with Jett as well. I couldn't believe her mother's antics! And I REALLY didn't like Scarlett Scott for most of the book!

So many funny dialogues and antics throughout the book, and the various side characters really added a lot to the story as well.

The scenes in Scotland were hilarious! And had me laughing out loud while listening.

And I absolutely adored the ending! I'm excited to see more of this world...

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Skow · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a 21/2 stars rounded to 3. This book was an easy read, clearly for a YA audience. The problem with it for me is that it read more like an outline than a fully fleshed-out story. The characters were very loosely drawn, and there was little to no chemistry. They barely kissed - and this was only minimally described- but it completely lacked any passion and it was not clear if it was part of the fake romance, or if it was real attraction. And suddenly they were in love…? When did this happen? It’s not a bad story, it just feels underdone and rushed. There is a second book in the series that I likely won’t read.

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming while at the same time witty and funny! Lexie is so relatable and so real (other than “The Thing”). Her relationships with the other characters played out in such a way that I was always hoping for the best for her. I really wanted to not like Jett, but ended up understanding his issues, as much as a non-celebrity can understand. A really charming book. I look forward to the next one (though still questioning Scarlett, so I guess we’ll see how that goes!)

Thank you for the preview copy, Amber Eve and BookSirens.

[Simone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. It was the second in a series and although you can read it as a stand-alone, having read the first book, it was nice to catch up with some familiar characters. The story of Lexie and Jett was perfect for a relaxing weekend read and I was really happy with how the story ended. I am looking forward to reading more of this series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Rach3l · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a decent read. It was interesting to see Lexie in a different light then in the first book. It seems like the author keeps taking characters who are not seen in the best light and giving them a story. But it’s interesting to see a more to the characters than just as someone who causes the drama.

Side note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review

[Lavender Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is fast becoming one of my favourite series. I was totally captivated by the characters and the story, which was heartwarming, delightful and a lot of fun.
An incredibly satisfying romantic comedy.

A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.

[Jacqueline Johnston Cotton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This fake dating, hilarious romantic comedy will carry you away on a wild adventure of mishaps, complications and romance, all from LA to Heather Bay. It's lighthearted fun with small town charm and delightful characters. The book is so well written I couldn't put it down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Mhairi Cosgrove · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it. The second instalment from Heather Bay and I was here for it. Loved Lexie and Jett, was such a nice read, devoured it in a couple of days whilst in holiday and looking forward to part 3 in a couple of months when it is released

[Jennifer Jansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another very enjoyable and hilarious read by Amber Eve. This fake dating, sweet and funny romance story is another reason to get the next book that comes from this author. Apart from the two MCs, the other characters of Heather Bay are loveable and quirky and make the story a success.

[Jessica Reigle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I accidentally read this book first but I really enjoyed. The writing style took some getting used to but once I did, it was great. Did see a few editing/grammar errors but hey, I suck at that stuff so who am I to judge?

[BJ Kellogg · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good read on the Kindle while on vacation. The Scottish language does not read well in print form. I struggled with the voice in my head trying to sound out a Scottish phrase. I do not thing these two are still s=together a bit immature on both sides to have a adult relationship

[Peepo · Rating 4 out of 5]

i mean, i actually liked it - kind of like sunshine trope and lexie was likeable with flaws. solid read :)

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the Scottish setting. It was hilarious and interesting.

Fun read.

[Julie]

DNF

[Josi · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a lot of fun. I wish goodreads had 1/2 stars. I would have given this book a 3.5 rating. I will be reading more of Amber's books.

[Jam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute read . Nothing special

[Di McLean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 of the Heather Bay Romance

Loved this second book as much as the first.
We’re taken from Scotland to Hollywood in a continuation from the first book as we delve into the story Lexie Steele, who I didn’t take to much in first book so it’s always good to why another insight and I really took to her this time.
I just love the way you get depth in all the characters, loved Jett Carter and his story.
The story flows really well and was nice to have the trip back to Heather Bay in the book and pick up on other characters in book one.

All in all another thoroughly enjoyable read and escapism, looking forward to Book 3!

[Stella · Rating 2 out of 5]

La storia può risultare anche carina e divertente, ma la traduzione italiana è raccapricciante.

[Andrea Zivkosdóttir · Rating 2 out of 5]

Anstrengend, zu viele innere Dialoge, unreife weibliche Protagonistin. Abgebrochen bei 61 %.