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Remember My Name
What price would you pay for fame?Scriptwriter Talia knows she sees it in the mirror every day. But working with the world’s biggest divas should come with a health-warning. And when she finds herself in actress Tamara’s bad books, her own claws don’t look so sharp anymore…Suddenly, Talia’s back to looking up at the stars – and even more determined to take her place among them. And when she lands a job with Alex Golden - legendary womanizer, LA bad-boy and Hollywood’s hottest property - it looks like she could be on her way up. So long as she steers clear of Alex’s scandalous propositions…But Talia hasn’t nearly seen the worst that ambition can do. Because the road to fame may glitter… but it’s no easy ride. And in a world where winner takes all, some people will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 18, 2014
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Havana Adams
3 books11 followersHello! I'm Havana Adams and I write sexy, romantic novels. I love reading across many different genres and also discovering great novels and new favourite authors. When I'm not plotting my novels I work in the film and TV industry, which is the inspiration behind my first novel The Modeliser.
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November 19, 2017
Another SEXY book for the summer. It transport me to a world of glamour which I wished I could be part of. Great escapism!
October 24, 2014
When I saw Havana Adams’ second novel on Netgalley, I thought it sounded interesting, I love a good beach read and since it’s the middle of summer in Tenerife, what better time to dip into a juicy beach read? Remember My Name sounded super intriguing, and since Tasmina Perry has gone off the radar a bit with her beach books, I was hoping Havana Adams could fill the void. Remember My Name wasn’t the best juicy beach book I’ve ever read, but it was certainly interesting.
My main problem with Remember My Name is that what sets the whole novel off, has very little basis. We get introduced to various characters – Talia, Tamara, Alex, Helena, and they all seem disconnected to each other, until we learn Tamara and Talia work together on England’s biggest soap – Tamara as lead actress, Talia as a storyliner; and Alex and Helena are brother and sister. Tamara does the dirty on Talia and gets her sacked, without anybody telling us why. I felt just as shafted as Talia did, because it made no sense. Talia didn’t do anything wrong to Tamara, all she saw was Tamara and one of the producers together, and suspected something. That’s hardly reason to stab someone in the back, and make them lose their job. I was somewhat surprised that someone as hard as Talia, would just sit back, and meekly accept her fate, and spend the rest of her time bumming around, trying to look for a new job.
I wanted to like the characters, but they were quite unlikeable. Only Helena seemed to be nice. Talia was nice for a while, but the whole thing with Alex and Max was just a bit icky. If you’re working for a guy (Adam) and his biggest rival hits on you (Max), you hardly go and sleep with the guy, am I right? And Tamara was an evil gold-digger. But they weren’t overly evil, as these types of characters normally are. I just wanted a bit more from the novel. If you’re going to stab people in the back, and plot evilly, do it in style. Tamara should have been more of a caricature. There was very little interlocking, very little fighting, very little steamy stuff. I think the cover promised more than it deliverd, I just wished there was a bit more to the plot, it needed more meat.
I liked reading about the life of a script-writer, it’s a rare occupation to be featured in Chick Lit, and Havana pulls it off quite well. I loved hearing about Talia’s job, and Helena’s interest in photography was also very interesting, and I must confess to loving Tamara’s attempts to hook up with a billionaire. She added a bit of spice, even if she was pure evil, especially to the “little” people around her. I’d definitely read another of Havana’s novels and I may have to check out her debut novel as she’s an interesting writer, I just wanted a bit more oomph. It wasn’t quite on Tasmina Perry’s level, but it was interesting enough and it kept me reading…
My main problem with Remember My Name is that what sets the whole novel off, has very little basis. We get introduced to various characters – Talia, Tamara, Alex, Helena, and they all seem disconnected to each other, until we learn Tamara and Talia work together on England’s biggest soap – Tamara as lead actress, Talia as a storyliner; and Alex and Helena are brother and sister. Tamara does the dirty on Talia and gets her sacked, without anybody telling us why. I felt just as shafted as Talia did, because it made no sense. Talia didn’t do anything wrong to Tamara, all she saw was Tamara and one of the producers together, and suspected something. That’s hardly reason to stab someone in the back, and make them lose their job. I was somewhat surprised that someone as hard as Talia, would just sit back, and meekly accept her fate, and spend the rest of her time bumming around, trying to look for a new job.
I wanted to like the characters, but they were quite unlikeable. Only Helena seemed to be nice. Talia was nice for a while, but the whole thing with Alex and Max was just a bit icky. If you’re working for a guy (Adam) and his biggest rival hits on you (Max), you hardly go and sleep with the guy, am I right? And Tamara was an evil gold-digger. But they weren’t overly evil, as these types of characters normally are. I just wanted a bit more from the novel. If you’re going to stab people in the back, and plot evilly, do it in style. Tamara should have been more of a caricature. There was very little interlocking, very little fighting, very little steamy stuff. I think the cover promised more than it deliverd, I just wished there was a bit more to the plot, it needed more meat.
I liked reading about the life of a script-writer, it’s a rare occupation to be featured in Chick Lit, and Havana pulls it off quite well. I loved hearing about Talia’s job, and Helena’s interest in photography was also very interesting, and I must confess to loving Tamara’s attempts to hook up with a billionaire. She added a bit of spice, even if she was pure evil, especially to the “little” people around her. I’d definitely read another of Havana’s novels and I may have to check out her debut novel as she’s an interesting writer, I just wanted a bit more oomph. It wasn’t quite on Tasmina Perry’s level, but it was interesting enough and it kept me reading…
September 14, 2014
remember my name by Havana adams
What price would you pay for fame?
Scriptwriter Talia knows ambition: she sees it in the mirror every day. But working with the world’s biggest divas should come with a health-warning. And when she finds herself in actress Tamara’s bad books, her own claws don’t look so sharp anymore…
Suddenly, Talia’s back to looking up at the stars – and even more determined to take her place among them. And when she lands a job with Alex Golden - legendary womanizer, LA bad-boy and Hollywood’s hottest property - it looks like she could be on her way up. So long as she steers clear of Alex’s scandalous propositions…
But Talia hasn’t nearly seen the worst that ambition can do. Because the road to fame may glitter… but it’s no easy ride. And in a world where winner takes all, some people will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
WHAT I SAY
I did like this book it a very fast paced story it full of dramas , lust , getting what you want in life , romance,family and friendships it has got a lot of sex in the story it does go into a lot of detail it may be me but a bit too much at times but it was written into the plot well
Alex is the heartthrob he one of the top hollywood actors he do any thing to stay on top . He cool women love him which he loves he can get any he wants or can he
Things are slowing down for him his grandad die so he comes back home to London for a while
Helen his sister doing well for her self she a fab lady she working for a very high class magazine she works hard to get what she wants her best friend is Talia she write a soap that on tv she could be a bitch at times but you got to like her she will be your friend but you got to watch her i did like her
Tamaras a actress she flash she want to be the best at what cost she will get what she wants in life
The four of them were so different we get to hear all about them they just link together so well it a roller coaster ride what they get up to you can not guess what going to go on next
I like how each one story was told with a lot of passion you could connect with them you get throw into they life styles It a ok read i did enjoy 3 stars borrow i wouldn't read again not my kind of book
I like to thank net galley for letting me read
What price would you pay for fame?
Scriptwriter Talia knows ambition: she sees it in the mirror every day. But working with the world’s biggest divas should come with a health-warning. And when she finds herself in actress Tamara’s bad books, her own claws don’t look so sharp anymore…
Suddenly, Talia’s back to looking up at the stars – and even more determined to take her place among them. And when she lands a job with Alex Golden - legendary womanizer, LA bad-boy and Hollywood’s hottest property - it looks like she could be on her way up. So long as she steers clear of Alex’s scandalous propositions…
But Talia hasn’t nearly seen the worst that ambition can do. Because the road to fame may glitter… but it’s no easy ride. And in a world where winner takes all, some people will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
WHAT I SAY
I did like this book it a very fast paced story it full of dramas , lust , getting what you want in life , romance,family and friendships it has got a lot of sex in the story it does go into a lot of detail it may be me but a bit too much at times but it was written into the plot well
Alex is the heartthrob he one of the top hollywood actors he do any thing to stay on top . He cool women love him which he loves he can get any he wants or can he
Things are slowing down for him his grandad die so he comes back home to London for a while
Helen his sister doing well for her self she a fab lady she working for a very high class magazine she works hard to get what she wants her best friend is Talia she write a soap that on tv she could be a bitch at times but you got to like her she will be your friend but you got to watch her i did like her
Tamaras a actress she flash she want to be the best at what cost she will get what she wants in life
The four of them were so different we get to hear all about them they just link together so well it a roller coaster ride what they get up to you can not guess what going to go on next
I like how each one story was told with a lot of passion you could connect with them you get throw into they life styles It a ok read i did enjoy 3 stars borrow i wouldn't read again not my kind of book
I like to thank net galley for letting me read
September 4, 2014
When Havana Adams kindly offered me to review copy of Remember My Name, I wasn't to sure it was my kind of book at all. How wrong was I? It had absolutely everything I adore in a book. Havana on her website says 'She's bringing sexy back' with this book and she has indeed done that.
Remember My Name follows Hollywood heartthrob, Alex Golden, in his quest to stay at the top of his game, after word gets around that he is no longer Hollywoods number one. When sadly his grandfather passes, he returns to his hometown of London. In London we are introduced to Alex's high end magazine worker sister Helena, her best friend and soap script writer Talia, and soap star and mega bitch Tamara. Combined together these four make a time bomb of drama and brilliance. They all have so much depth as characters and the interlocking of them all has you very intrigued to find out what the hell is going to happen next.
I really enjoyed this read, it's fast-paced and full to bursting of lust, drama, bitchyness and romance. Everything fell right into place and I found myself deeply engrossed. I must admit there were a few teenie tiny times I found my mind wandering though as I found it getting a tad repetitive, but overall I thought it was great. A cracking read.
I Fully recommend this to all romance and new adult readers who love a gritty and thorough read.
4/5
Remember My Name follows Hollywood heartthrob, Alex Golden, in his quest to stay at the top of his game, after word gets around that he is no longer Hollywoods number one. When sadly his grandfather passes, he returns to his hometown of London. In London we are introduced to Alex's high end magazine worker sister Helena, her best friend and soap script writer Talia, and soap star and mega bitch Tamara. Combined together these four make a time bomb of drama and brilliance. They all have so much depth as characters and the interlocking of them all has you very intrigued to find out what the hell is going to happen next.
I really enjoyed this read, it's fast-paced and full to bursting of lust, drama, bitchyness and romance. Everything fell right into place and I found myself deeply engrossed. I must admit there were a few teenie tiny times I found my mind wandering though as I found it getting a tad repetitive, but overall I thought it was great. A cracking read.
I Fully recommend this to all romance and new adult readers who love a gritty and thorough read.
4/5
September 3, 2014
I received this book by the book's publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was a romance telling the stories of several characters whose lives cross paths at various points. A central character is that of Alex Golden, serial womaniser and movie icon who is living the LA dream. Movies are slowing down and scripts just aren't what they used to be. His sister's best friend is about to change everything, sometimes when one door closes another door opens...
The book was relatively enjoyable and the characters were quite entertaining. Each character's story overlaps quite a bit and often without warning. This can be at times confusing as it takes a while to work out which character's storyline you are following at each point.
One of the biggest problems I had with the book, and it may well just be my sensibilities, was the amount of sex featured. At times it felt like it was just there as a filler rather than to add anything to the story. It goes into way too much detail and quite frankly, I'd rather not know.
All in all it was a fun read but one that I won't be in a hurry to read again any time soon. The preview at the end of the book seemed far more interesting and held promise. I would be interested in reading that book at some point in the near future.
This book was a romance telling the stories of several characters whose lives cross paths at various points. A central character is that of Alex Golden, serial womaniser and movie icon who is living the LA dream. Movies are slowing down and scripts just aren't what they used to be. His sister's best friend is about to change everything, sometimes when one door closes another door opens...
The book was relatively enjoyable and the characters were quite entertaining. Each character's story overlaps quite a bit and often without warning. This can be at times confusing as it takes a while to work out which character's storyline you are following at each point.
One of the biggest problems I had with the book, and it may well just be my sensibilities, was the amount of sex featured. At times it felt like it was just there as a filler rather than to add anything to the story. It goes into way too much detail and quite frankly, I'd rather not know.
All in all it was a fun read but one that I won't be in a hurry to read again any time soon. The preview at the end of the book seemed far more interesting and held promise. I would be interested in reading that book at some point in the near future.
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