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A Hollywood Dating Story #2
Hiding Out in Hollywood
The latest beach read tale of fame and love in Hollywood from Jennifer Farwell. Read Hiding Out in Hollywood on its own, or as the sequel to Rock Star's Girl!
After her very public romance with superstar singer Cory Sampson nearly cost Emily Watts her career, she's thrilled to be bouncing back with a new fashion column for the nation's top entertainment website. More than that, she's happy to be out of the media spotlight and is determined to never make tabloid headlines again. So when her new yoga classmate, Raine Kingston, wants to see Emily outside of class, she isn't sure what to do. Raine is funny, madly attractive, and he's one of the most charming men Emily has ever met. He's also a sought-after actor who tops Hollywood's A-list, and Emily knows being seen with him will destroy the privacy she's worked so hard to get back.
She can't deny their connection, though, and Raine is willing to spend time together in places they won't be seen. Just when Emily is on top of the world with her new romance, her past finds its way back into the headlines, thanks to a music partnership between Cory and indie band guitarist Jesse Cinder, someone Emily counts among her enemies. With all eyes back on her, it gets harder to keep her dates with Raine a secret, and Emily is forced to choose: stay with Raine, who makes her the happiest she's ever been, and have her life back in the headlines, or give up the best relationship she's ever had to keep the privacy and normal life she craves.
After her very public romance with superstar singer Cory Sampson nearly cost Emily Watts her career, she's thrilled to be bouncing back with a new fashion column for the nation's top entertainment website. More than that, she's happy to be out of the media spotlight and is determined to never make tabloid headlines again. So when her new yoga classmate, Raine Kingston, wants to see Emily outside of class, she isn't sure what to do. Raine is funny, madly attractive, and he's one of the most charming men Emily has ever met. He's also a sought-after actor who tops Hollywood's A-list, and Emily knows being seen with him will destroy the privacy she's worked so hard to get back.
She can't deny their connection, though, and Raine is willing to spend time together in places they won't be seen. Just when Emily is on top of the world with her new romance, her past finds its way back into the headlines, thanks to a music partnership between Cory and indie band guitarist Jesse Cinder, someone Emily counts among her enemies. With all eyes back on her, it gets harder to keep her dates with Raine a secret, and Emily is forced to choose: stay with Raine, who makes her the happiest she's ever been, and have her life back in the headlines, or give up the best relationship she's ever had to keep the privacy and normal life she craves.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 17, 2016
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Jennifer Farwell
8 books114 followersLove, laughter, and happily ever after are what you'll find in the teen and celebrity romance novels penned by Jennifer Farwell, whose writing has been featured by Publishers Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Wattpad, Marriott, and more. She has been writing since the day she picked up a navy blue crayon as a toddler and began scribbling on her parents' freshly painted white walls, and this eventually led to her completing an MA in English, a journalism degree, and all of her novels to date. Jennifer grew up in Thunder Bay, Canada, and now lives in Southern California, where she spends her non-writing time playing at sound baths, taking in live music and stand-up comedy, and cheering on her favorite hockey team during hockey season.
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July 13, 2016
Em-Girl is back.. And the spotlight seems to follow her around again. She craves for anonymity after an unpleasant experience with two rockstars who used her notoriety in the music industry. She thinks she can still find that solitude and privacy again when she switch schedules and joins a yoga group. Until Raine Kingston, a famous Hollywood actor, turns out to be her yoga classmate and has asked her out on a date.
Raine is really adorable and funny and has a strong charisma. No wonder he's getting flocked by female fans wherever he goes. Emily must soon choose whether to pursue this romantic feeling or stop it altogether. She knows she'll be under the scrutiny of the media & public, once she gets involved with Raine. She tries so hard to keep everything under her control. But Wally Hood, the legendary gossip columnist, knows Emily's hiding something and he intends to find out. Plus, there's her ex-paramours, Jesse & Cory who seems to be brewing something behind her back.
Now, she's cornered. She wants Raine but she doesn't want the spotlight he brings. But how about her heart? Will she ever find happiness again if she lets go of her feelings?
Just like in the first book, Rock Star's Girl, I found Emily quite appealing and personable. Although I was a little annoyed with all her defensive mechanisms against the glare of Hollywood, I think she was just doing all that after the snafu that the rockstars (C-Samp and Jesse Cinder) had thrown upon her. Can't blame the girl for being evasive and calculating, she was just being cautious and wise, given the circumstances. But when it comes to matters of the heart, I understood her hesitancy.
Now let's talk about Raine Kingston. Oh my.. He's swoon-worthy and really lovable. The kind of man I'd love to meet someday. I wonder if there are any actors who's like him - understanding, caring, private, mature, nurturer and definitely a keeper. I can see why Emily's bestfriend Shelby agrees instantly to their relationship. I can't help but sigh at his gentlemanly ways. Ahh..
This is my second Jennifer Farwell book and I know for sure this won't be the last. I enjoyed her writing style and addictive storyline and pleasing characters. I wish this series would garner more attention because it's a beautiful and wonderful story. 'nuff said!
Raine is really adorable and funny and has a strong charisma. No wonder he's getting flocked by female fans wherever he goes. Emily must soon choose whether to pursue this romantic feeling or stop it altogether. She knows she'll be under the scrutiny of the media & public, once she gets involved with Raine. She tries so hard to keep everything under her control. But Wally Hood, the legendary gossip columnist, knows Emily's hiding something and he intends to find out. Plus, there's her ex-paramours, Jesse & Cory who seems to be brewing something behind her back.
Now, she's cornered. She wants Raine but she doesn't want the spotlight he brings. But how about her heart? Will she ever find happiness again if she lets go of her feelings?
Just like in the first book, Rock Star's Girl, I found Emily quite appealing and personable. Although I was a little annoyed with all her defensive mechanisms against the glare of Hollywood, I think she was just doing all that after the snafu that the rockstars (C-Samp and Jesse Cinder) had thrown upon her. Can't blame the girl for being evasive and calculating, she was just being cautious and wise, given the circumstances. But when it comes to matters of the heart, I understood her hesitancy.
Now let's talk about Raine Kingston. Oh my.. He's swoon-worthy and really lovable. The kind of man I'd love to meet someday. I wonder if there are any actors who's like him - understanding, caring, private, mature, nurturer and definitely a keeper. I can see why Emily's bestfriend Shelby agrees instantly to their relationship. I can't help but sigh at his gentlemanly ways. Ahh..
This is my second Jennifer Farwell book and I know for sure this won't be the last. I enjoyed her writing style and addictive storyline and pleasing characters. I wish this series would garner more attention because it's a beautiful and wonderful story. 'nuff said!
July 11, 2016
In Hiding Out In Hollywood, the second book in A Hollywood Dating Story series, the reader catches up with twenty-six year old fashion website owner and freelance writer Emily Watts as she tries to rebuild her life after her life had been plastered all over the internet due to her failed relationships with superstar singer Cory Sampson and former friend guitarist Jesse Cinder.
Emily's life has gotten back to normal, and she wants to keep it that way, especially since she is not a fan of being in the spotlight and having her privacy and personal space invaded by the paparazzi. But when Emily meets A-list Hollywood actor Raine Kingston in a yoga class, she can't stop the connection between them, and they agree to keep their romance private. Emily and Raine's blossoming relationship is going well until Emily's past reemerges and she is thrust back into the limelight when Jesse and Cory join forces and write a song about her. So what's a girl to do when she is faced with another round of unexpected media notoriety that could possibly destroy her newfound happiness?
Hiding Out In Hollywood is an enjoyable chick lit tale set in Los Angeles that continues the story of fashion column writer Emily Watts. This story has enough drama, romance, trials and tribulations, and witty banter that easily engages the reader to follow Emily as she tries to rebuild her career and personal life. You can't help but cheer on Emily as she is faced with a new set of personal life decisions, and once again has to learn how to handle the pressures of an unexpected media frenzy and an unwanted spotlight when Jesse and Cory reemerge, which ultimately forces her to make a decision about her desire for privacy and her romance with actor Raine Kingston. I really loved how Emily and Raine's relationship developed. Raine is such a sweet guy, you can't help but want Emily to figure out how to balance being in the celebrity limelight and maintaining her sense of privacy, while taking a chance at finding love and happiness.
Hiding Out In Hollywood is a lighthearted chick lit tale that would make the perfect summer beach read!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.
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Emily's life has gotten back to normal, and she wants to keep it that way, especially since she is not a fan of being in the spotlight and having her privacy and personal space invaded by the paparazzi. But when Emily meets A-list Hollywood actor Raine Kingston in a yoga class, she can't stop the connection between them, and they agree to keep their romance private. Emily and Raine's blossoming relationship is going well until Emily's past reemerges and she is thrust back into the limelight when Jesse and Cory join forces and write a song about her. So what's a girl to do when she is faced with another round of unexpected media notoriety that could possibly destroy her newfound happiness?
Hiding Out In Hollywood is an enjoyable chick lit tale set in Los Angeles that continues the story of fashion column writer Emily Watts. This story has enough drama, romance, trials and tribulations, and witty banter that easily engages the reader to follow Emily as she tries to rebuild her career and personal life. You can't help but cheer on Emily as she is faced with a new set of personal life decisions, and once again has to learn how to handle the pressures of an unexpected media frenzy and an unwanted spotlight when Jesse and Cory reemerge, which ultimately forces her to make a decision about her desire for privacy and her romance with actor Raine Kingston. I really loved how Emily and Raine's relationship developed. Raine is such a sweet guy, you can't help but want Emily to figure out how to balance being in the celebrity limelight and maintaining her sense of privacy, while taking a chance at finding love and happiness.
Hiding Out In Hollywood is a lighthearted chick lit tale that would make the perfect summer beach read!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.
http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot...
July 4, 2016
After the whole fiasco with Cory Sampson and Jesse Cinders, whom she thought she could trust and were her friends but turned out to be only using her - Emily Watts lost everything she had worked for as her advertisers and site content pulled out and her website Zeeked ended up going under as they didn't want to be associated with someone whom the tabloids were hating on. Emily changed her whole routine after hiding out, including her Yoga class and has been attending a morning session instead. In her class is movie star Raine Kingston and it seems he has his eyes set on Emily but of course she doesn't want anything to do with him especially since she is finally thanks to Wally and his website - getting her life back on track and is happy with the quiet anonymity. What will happen though when she discovers that Raine won't take no for an answer ? Can Raine help Emily and prove to her that hiding only fuels their fires and that it will be yesterday's news ? Unfortunately though for Emily - it seems that the exes have a new song out that they have joined forces on and so it seems that she may be floating around for a while now. Can Raine get Emily out of her shell and show her that not all Hollywood stars and famous people are bad ?
Find out in this cutesy sweet romance story by Jennifer Farwell.
Find out in this cutesy sweet romance story by Jennifer Farwell.
July 6, 2016
I received this book for a blog tour . . . Date has been cancelled but I still have the ARC. . . Review to follow
Merged review:
Sometimes being kicked,punted, and dumped makes for a tough recovery. Then there are good things that can happen if you open yourself up to it. Then again hide and hope not to be found can be much better.
Emily has what every woman dreams of or most of them anyway. Someone that loves them and will be committed to them. That all changes and then her world takes a nose dive and she has to regroup her life. She decides to focus on her career and getting it back on track. Every step she makes was dedicated to making this her life. Not one consumed by the tabloids and the likes.
Out of no where or somewhere depends, comes Raine. She knows this was not right but the body and heart wants what it wants damn the consequences. But as you know when you try to escape your past it ALWAYS has its own way of coming back and taking a chunk out of your life. Sometimes with the help of people you never want to see again.
Through it all Raine has been there for her and was willing to make a sacrifice. But it would not work out if Emily was not willing herself.
Come see what Hiding Out in Hollywood has to offer you.
**This ARC was provided via CLP in exchange for an honest review.**
Merged review:
Sometimes being kicked,punted, and dumped makes for a tough recovery. Then there are good things that can happen if you open yourself up to it. Then again hide and hope not to be found can be much better.
Emily has what every woman dreams of or most of them anyway. Someone that loves them and will be committed to them. That all changes and then her world takes a nose dive and she has to regroup her life. She decides to focus on her career and getting it back on track. Every step she makes was dedicated to making this her life. Not one consumed by the tabloids and the likes.
Out of no where or somewhere depends, comes Raine. She knows this was not right but the body and heart wants what it wants damn the consequences. But as you know when you try to escape your past it ALWAYS has its own way of coming back and taking a chunk out of your life. Sometimes with the help of people you never want to see again.
Through it all Raine has been there for her and was willing to make a sacrifice. But it would not work out if Emily was not willing herself.
Come see what Hiding Out in Hollywood has to offer you.
**This ARC was provided via CLP in exchange for an honest review.**
August 14, 2016
Spunky n Sassy Rating: 4.0
~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
After Emily Watts dumped both Cory and Jesse in Rock Star's Girl, she is determined to forge a new life that includes no publicity and just settling in a routine and enjoying life. Then she meets A-list movie star Raine Kingston in a yoga class. She doesn't want the limelight and publicity that will follow Raine and her, so Raine agrees to not publicize their relationship and Emily is the happiest she has ever been. Until Cory and Jesse decide to write a song about her and she is pulled back into the limelight whether she wants to be or not. Raine is wanting to announce to the world that they are dating as well. If Emily chooses to stay in private she may lose the man of her dreams. And what should she do about the two men who did nothing but use her to gain their own celebrity?
I really enjoyed this book and I think I enjoyed it more than the first book. Emily is faced with so many life changes decisions. That either way she goes, she is going to lose something or gain something amazing. With the reemergence of Cory and Jesse in her life she has to do something to fix it. This story is great and I loved all the ups and downs. In the end I think it had the perfect ending.
~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
After Emily Watts dumped both Cory and Jesse in Rock Star's Girl, she is determined to forge a new life that includes no publicity and just settling in a routine and enjoying life. Then she meets A-list movie star Raine Kingston in a yoga class. She doesn't want the limelight and publicity that will follow Raine and her, so Raine agrees to not publicize their relationship and Emily is the happiest she has ever been. Until Cory and Jesse decide to write a song about her and she is pulled back into the limelight whether she wants to be or not. Raine is wanting to announce to the world that they are dating as well. If Emily chooses to stay in private she may lose the man of her dreams. And what should she do about the two men who did nothing but use her to gain their own celebrity?
I really enjoyed this book and I think I enjoyed it more than the first book. Emily is faced with so many life changes decisions. That either way she goes, she is going to lose something or gain something amazing. With the reemergence of Cory and Jesse in her life she has to do something to fix it. This story is great and I loved all the ups and downs. In the end I think it had the perfect ending.
July 5, 2016
~~I received this in exchange for my honest opinion~~
This is the second book in the Hollywood Dating Story series, but you can read this book as a standalone as well. Hiding out in Hollywood is the beautiful. We are still following Emily Watts. She is doing amazing after the whole rock star debacle. Trying to stay out of the limelight, Emily is enjoying her quiet life now. That is until she meets Raine. He is the hottest movie star that is out there. Can Emily go back into that lifestyle where her every move is on display for all to see? Or can she overcome that to be with him?
Again, Jennifer has written a book that is amazing. This will make you laugh, smile, and daydream just a little bit. I love this book and can't wait to read what she writes next!!
This is the second book in the Hollywood Dating Story series, but you can read this book as a standalone as well. Hiding out in Hollywood is the beautiful. We are still following Emily Watts. She is doing amazing after the whole rock star debacle. Trying to stay out of the limelight, Emily is enjoying her quiet life now. That is until she meets Raine. He is the hottest movie star that is out there. Can Emily go back into that lifestyle where her every move is on display for all to see? Or can she overcome that to be with him?
Again, Jennifer has written a book that is amazing. This will make you laugh, smile, and daydream just a little bit. I love this book and can't wait to read what she writes next!!
July 9, 2017
Irritating main character
The main character, Emily, was very hard to like as she was always paranoid and preoccupied with being found out. Like she was some major star or something. Found it irritating and irrational. The whole media stuff and gossip stuff was almost hypocritical. Didn't really enjoy the book and skipped several sections. The actual star, Raine, seemed like a nice, very likable guy. Don't know what he saw in Emily though. Could've done a lot better
The main character, Emily, was very hard to like as she was always paranoid and preoccupied with being found out. Like she was some major star or something. Found it irritating and irrational. The whole media stuff and gossip stuff was almost hypocritical. Didn't really enjoy the book and skipped several sections. The actual star, Raine, seemed like a nice, very likable guy. Don't know what he saw in Emily though. Could've done a lot better
February 5, 2017
Awesome book... I honestly thought ok another romance book but it was so much more. It was better. Guess that is why they say 'Never judge by its cover'
Now I will need to read the prequel and books as they become available.
Now I will need to read the prequel and books as they become available.
February 3, 2017
Loved it
I really liked this one! Emily got her happily ever after! With such a good guy too! Jesse and Cory turned out to be real losers! Looking forward to Shelby's story next!
I really liked this one! Emily got her happily ever after! With such a good guy too! Jesse and Cory turned out to be real losers! Looking forward to Shelby's story next!
August 11, 2017
Average
I found this book average and a bit boring at times. The young adult generation would probably like it more than I did.
I found this book average and a bit boring at times. The young adult generation would probably like it more than I did.
August 25, 2018
Scared of the limelight
I enjoyed this side of the celebrity mind. Not having to deal with the paparazzi and all that goes with being famous. I don't think I would like it either.
I enjoyed this side of the celebrity mind. Not having to deal with the paparazzi and all that goes with being famous. I don't think I would like it either.
January 21, 2019
Fantastic
Loved it from the beginning. Emily was a good female lead. A little slow at parts but ended great! Lots going on kept the book interesting and fun.
Loved it from the beginning. Emily was a good female lead. A little slow at parts but ended great! Lots going on kept the book interesting and fun.
February 19, 2017
For me this was just an OK book. It's a nice little escapist romance, but the heroine just annoyed me with her paranoia about having the media know about her relationship with a movie star she meets in her yoga class. He's a nice guy. They have a great relationship. Why would she endanger that by worrying about going public about it? Maybe if I had read the prequel where she apparently gets caught between a couple of musicians trying to use her for publicity I would be more sympathetic, but as a stand alone it doesn't make much sense to me. Of course without that tension, there's not much plot at all, so maybe the story needs it. Anyway, not awful, but not great either.
October 6, 2016
This book was like candy for my brain. Which is definitely not a bad thing. I read for pleasure and escape, this book will deliver on that. It's the sequel to Rock Star's Girl and it is about a woman named Emily who had gotten embroiled in a very public love triangle with two prominent rock stars. In Hiding Out in Hollywood, Emily is recovering from the public exposure of her love life when she becomes involved with a prominent actor. Farwell did a great job of conveying the need for Emily to maintain her privacy while balancing a new love.
July 18, 2016
As I was reading this book, I could relate to Emily's dilemma about dating someone in the public eye (professional athlete side). Fortunately, my relationship was able to stay out of the public eye while I was in it! This was a great weekend read by the pool and I felt like I was a part of the story the whole time. Each chapter left me wanting more. Can't wait to read the next one!
I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
July 12, 2016
A first time reader but definitely not a last, the story is told so fluidly you can't help but continue to turn the pages. A true love story at its best and I cannot wait to read more from Jennifer Beautifully told
October 30, 2016
Emily was super annoying and the plot was a lot flimsier than book one but it wasn't terrible
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