Reality Re-Do

Reality #1

by Ally Hayes

Following her husband's sudden and tragic death, Beth Franklin finds solace in her couch, watching Dream House, a home improvement show - until she tires of the show's routine and writes into the network, suggesting a plot twist.

When TV executives ask her to consider appearing on the show, she finds herself not only renovating a house, but her own life when she and co-host, hottie Scott Roberts, hit it off.

With broken hearts in common, Beth and Scott take a risk on love, surprising not only themselves but the show's viewers, as well.

Genres: Romance, Chick Lit

118 pages, ebook

First published September 3, 2014

Reviews

[Nancy Boehms · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun, 'take me away' book!!! Couldn't put it down!

[Katy Newcomb]

Loved it -- a smart, fun story:)

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, fun and memorable. I thoroughly enjoyed it start to finish!

[Jvermeersch · Rating 2 out of 5]

A flimsy romance novel. The reality TV show is barely touched upon (besides asking Beth to feature in one episode which subsequently only takes up one chapter), and the house renovation aspect is even less apparent. Both are just an initial trigger for characters to get in touch but have no further role. Just a predictable love story without any real conflict to overcome.

[Steph · Rating 3 out of 5]

For a sweetly written and squeaky clean read featuring a 40-something couple, look no further than REALITY RE-DO. Still healing from her husband's untimely death, travel writer Beth Franklin finds unlikely solace in reality TV show Dream House...and its sexy host Scott Roberts. When her daughter convinces her to pitch a "downsizing" idea to the show, Beth has no idea the can of worms she's opening. Soon she's knee deep in Dream House production, and drowning in her feelings for Scott. Scott's fallen hard for Beth too, but the two of them will have to keep their liaison from the TV crew and Beth's family. Will their love be strong enough to survive the secrecy? I like a well-written and sweet romance occasionally, and the reality show focused REALITY RE-DO was enough to satisfy my vanilla taste buds for awhile. There was chemistry between Beth and Scott, but very little in the way of heat, just a few kinda-sorta passionate kisses and covert touches...of the lower back or each other's fingers. I'd have liked a little infusion of the sexy stuff, since this book lacked even the slightest OOMPH that I typically enjoy. That, plus the rather dour and depressing overall feel, tempered any real enjoyment of the lighthearted and fun storyline I felt Ms. Hayes was shooting for. - See more at: http://www.theromancereviews.com/view...



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