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Hollywood to Olympus #1
Screen Idol
When an actor who will do anything for a part has to romance a woman on a fundraising mission who wants nothing to do with him, he’d better hope Hollywood magic is real enough to give them both a happily-ever-after.
Sydney Richardson should have trusted her instincts and locked the door when a Greek god appeared on her doorstep at sunrise. After months of work, she needs every second of the day to wrap up a two-part fundraiser for burn victims like herself and she can't afford to waste time with a TV hunk, no matter how good he looks in a toga.
Chris Peck, worshipped by millions as Zeus on the hit drama Olympus, desperately wants to prove to the producers of a soon-to-be-cast romantic comedy that he doesn’t need fight scenes or special effects to make the jump to the big screen. Acting as the slave-for-a-day in the show’s fan appreciation contest was supposed to cement his everyman credibility but the winner wants nothing to do with him.
Chris is captivated by the woman who refuses to fawn over his looks and fame, and he promises to put her fundraising efforts over the top if she’ll spend the day with him. However, just when he convinces Sydney they could have a chance together, the movie’s producers offer him an audition that would mean breaking his promise and leaving Sydney in the lurch. The king of the gods has until sunset to prove to his new off-screen love interest that Hollywood magic and reality can co-exist.
Sydney Richardson should have trusted her instincts and locked the door when a Greek god appeared on her doorstep at sunrise. After months of work, she needs every second of the day to wrap up a two-part fundraiser for burn victims like herself and she can't afford to waste time with a TV hunk, no matter how good he looks in a toga.
Chris Peck, worshipped by millions as Zeus on the hit drama Olympus, desperately wants to prove to the producers of a soon-to-be-cast romantic comedy that he doesn’t need fight scenes or special effects to make the jump to the big screen. Acting as the slave-for-a-day in the show’s fan appreciation contest was supposed to cement his everyman credibility but the winner wants nothing to do with him.
Chris is captivated by the woman who refuses to fawn over his looks and fame, and he promises to put her fundraising efforts over the top if she’ll spend the day with him. However, just when he convinces Sydney they could have a chance together, the movie’s producers offer him an audition that would mean breaking his promise and leaving Sydney in the lurch. The king of the gods has until sunset to prove to his new off-screen love interest that Hollywood magic and reality can co-exist.
181 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2014
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June 6, 2015
Elle Rush has given us a very different sort of romance in Screen Idol. It is an intriguing snapshot of a day in the life of one couple. What would you do if a famous TV actor showed up at your door first thing in the morning? Well, that is what heroine Sydney must contend with. Sydney is about to embark on a very busy day, full of important commitments, when Chris shows up unannounced, telling her she's won his presence for the day and he is to be her slave. On any other day, Sydney might have taken the handsome man up on his offer, but not today. However, for his own reasons, Chris needs to do this promotional event and won't let Sydney off the hook. A cute premise and an entertaining story all around. For those of you who like your romance full of bosom heaving, be aware this is a very sweet romance and our characters don't tumble into bed. And in a way, it makes sense. Given the circumstances, they shouldn't. However, Ms. Rush has given us a story with promise. We want to believe Sydney and Chris will continue their relationship and that it will get plenty steamy. There are lots of giggles and a deep subplot dealing with burn victims that was very well presented and credible. A sweet, flirty story.
April 27, 2015
Great quirky romance for all ages
In the interest of full disclosure I will say that I recently met this author at a convention which is how I discovered this series. I believe I am able to provide an unbiased review of this work.
My reviews are almost exclusively about the author's ability to provide a plausible storyline, their ability to write and overall impressions without doing an executive summary of the book. I found this book to be fresh in many ways. The characters while in a situation that may be over the top present a storyline that are within reason . It is easy to imagine that these characters could potentially exist and that this situation could happen . One issue that kept me from giving this book five stars was the continual reference to karma and his life coach it weakened his character in my mind. But I loved the reference to putting a grill on a wheelchair in order to protect the legs while power shopping during black Friday.
Ms Rush did a great job with little to no errors in grammar. Given that she specializes in languages this is not at all surprising. I think she is able to use this to her advantage in the verbiage employed.
For those concerned about steam levels, this as I said could be read by various ages from teens to adult with kissing only, a level 1 or 2.
In the interest of full disclosure I will say that I recently met this author at a convention which is how I discovered this series. I believe I am able to provide an unbiased review of this work.
My reviews are almost exclusively about the author's ability to provide a plausible storyline, their ability to write and overall impressions without doing an executive summary of the book. I found this book to be fresh in many ways. The characters while in a situation that may be over the top present a storyline that are within reason . It is easy to imagine that these characters could potentially exist and that this situation could happen . One issue that kept me from giving this book five stars was the continual reference to karma and his life coach it weakened his character in my mind. But I loved the reference to putting a grill on a wheelchair in order to protect the legs while power shopping during black Friday.
Ms Rush did a great job with little to no errors in grammar. Given that she specializes in languages this is not at all surprising. I think she is able to use this to her advantage in the verbiage employed.
For those concerned about steam levels, this as I said could be read by various ages from teens to adult with kissing only, a level 1 or 2.
March 9, 2015
A DATE WITH KARMA
What a fun story with delightful characters and entertaining dialogue. Sydney Richardson has her day timed to the minute to be able to get everything accomplished before her Curse the Darkness volleyball game and evening gala to raise money for the charity that helps burn victims. Chris Peck, actor who plays Zeus on the hit drama Olympus was to be "slave for a day" and Sydney was the recipient of the contest. Too bad she never received the messages. Sydney is a sweet, outgoing, caring person and she is stuck with dragging Chris along for what was to be from dawn to dusk. Chris was working on a movie deal but his real lesson in life was how to treat other people and what really matters the most, is doing the right thing when no one else is looking. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
What a fun story with delightful characters and entertaining dialogue. Sydney Richardson has her day timed to the minute to be able to get everything accomplished before her Curse the Darkness volleyball game and evening gala to raise money for the charity that helps burn victims. Chris Peck, actor who plays Zeus on the hit drama Olympus was to be "slave for a day" and Sydney was the recipient of the contest. Too bad she never received the messages. Sydney is a sweet, outgoing, caring person and she is stuck with dragging Chris along for what was to be from dawn to dusk. Chris was working on a movie deal but his real lesson in life was how to treat other people and what really matters the most, is doing the right thing when no one else is looking. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts, opinions and ratings are my own.
May 23, 2022
▪️I'll say it, how dare you Elle craft such a cinammon roll and make him an actor and name him 'chris'. And then find such a BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS MAN FOR THE COVER AS WELL? That's some serious witchcraft you're practicing there.
▪️I love love love love, Sydney. She is my role model.
▪️CHRIS PECK CAN SHOVE ME OFF A CLIFF ON CAMERA AND I'D SAY CHEESE.
▪️First off, none of the characters are even mildly toxic. Yes Chris makes a mistake once but yeah well, it's nowhere near the shit typical book men do. (like call his wife a valuable investment, sorry Mr. Brekker)
▪️Okay but I don't think I can like Layla, even in the next book (her book) but I will keep an open mind.
▪️I'm feeling such an Elle (rhymes with adrenaline) rush after reading this. I'm stoked because I wasn't genuinely expecting it.
▪️Wish it had some smut but beggars and choosers and all that jazz.
▪️Elle builds a firm fandom for Sean and Nick and Cait from book 1 itself. I can totally see myself getting the rest of the books ASAP!
▪️Chris Peck. Chris Peck. CHRIS. PECK.
▪️He plays Zeus on TV. Yes Chris Peck plays Zeus on T. V!!!! Go swoon.
▪️Can I have him please Elle *puppy eyes*
▪️A part of me is still in awe. Idk how but the events in the book happens in the duration of One Day. Just one day, sunup to sundown. (Ps no one falls in love. No insta-love here)
▪️The story is sooo unique and funny and so damn beautiful my eyes! MY EYES MY EYES.
▪️ Somebody get this girl (me) a damn Chris Peck.
▪️The man is a literal god (even in the book) and he is just so sweet omigosh. Swoon.
▪️ This is my official comfort read. Just something about this book screams comfort and has that cozy feels.
▪️Read it dum-dums, having a Greek God to swoon over is always a plus.
▪️I love love love love, Sydney. She is my role model.
▪️CHRIS PECK CAN SHOVE ME OFF A CLIFF ON CAMERA AND I'D SAY CHEESE.
▪️First off, none of the characters are even mildly toxic. Yes Chris makes a mistake once but yeah well, it's nowhere near the shit typical book men do. (like call his wife a valuable investment, sorry Mr. Brekker)
▪️Okay but I don't think I can like Layla, even in the next book (her book) but I will keep an open mind.
▪️I'm feeling such an Elle (rhymes with adrenaline) rush after reading this. I'm stoked because I wasn't genuinely expecting it.
▪️Wish it had some smut but beggars and choosers and all that jazz.
▪️Elle builds a firm fandom for Sean and Nick and Cait from book 1 itself. I can totally see myself getting the rest of the books ASAP!
▪️Chris Peck. Chris Peck. CHRIS. PECK.
▪️He plays Zeus on TV. Yes Chris Peck plays Zeus on T. V!!!! Go swoon.
▪️Can I have him please Elle *puppy eyes*
▪️A part of me is still in awe. Idk how but the events in the book happens in the duration of One Day. Just one day, sunup to sundown. (Ps no one falls in love. No insta-love here)
▪️The story is sooo unique and funny and so damn beautiful my eyes! MY EYES MY EYES.
▪️ Somebody get this girl (me) a damn Chris Peck.
▪️The man is a literal god (even in the book) and he is just so sweet omigosh. Swoon.
▪️ This is my official comfort read. Just something about this book screams comfort and has that cozy feels.
▪️Read it dum-dums, having a Greek God to swoon over is always a plus.
April 15, 2017
DNF 26%
Writing was ok. Zero tension.
And I don't know anything about the heroin Sydney (how old she is, what she wants in life, why she is so busy and has to run all those errands, ...). They just go around town.
Writing was ok. Zero tension.
And I don't know anything about the heroin Sydney (how old she is, what she wants in life, why she is so busy and has to run all those errands, ...). They just go around town.
January 3, 2015
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Screen Idol fue la novela con la que conocí a Elle Rush aunque no es su primer libro publicado. Me llamaron la atención el título y la portada en uno de los boletines con las novedades de una librería online y al leer el argumento terminé de decidirme. Normalmente me resisto un poco a darle una oportunidad a una autora prácticamente desconocida, especialmente al no haber aún ninguna crítica del libro que me guíe un poco a la hora de saber qué esperar; sin embargo, de sus dos novelas anteriores las opiniones disponibles eran escasas pero todas buenas y como me gustan las historias ambientadas en el mundo de Hollywood y el argumento realmente daba la impresión de una lectura entretenida y divertida, en este caso no me lo pensé demasiado y me alegra decir que la compra de Screen Idol fue un acierto.
aunque el libro tiene algunos detalles que me impiden darle más estrellas en mi valoración, comprar y leer Screen Idol para mi fue un acierto.
Desde los primeros párrafos del primer capítulo, cuando vemos a Sydney despeinada, dándose golpes con las paredes y maldiciendo a quién quiera que llame a su puerta a las seis de la mañana de un sábado, es muy sencillo sentirse identificada con ella. Inteligente, trabajadora, con sentido del humor… una de las cosas que más le gustan a Chris de ella es que no se comporta como una tonta o como si quisiera conseguir algo de él simplemente porque es famoso y aunque no lo demuestre, no es que Sydney no se sienta atraída, incluso un poco impresionada o que no aprecie la oportunidad de conocer a una estrella (lo contrario no sería del todo creíble) simplemente no deja que eso la distraiga de lo que tiene que hacer.
Chris no está mal pero de los dos protagonistas, mi favorita es ella. El actor es obviamente atractivo, un pelin arrogante, está dispuesto a reírse de sí mismo y es muy impulsivo, lo que ha hecho que su agente le recomienda contratar a un entrenador personal o entrenador de vida que intenta enseñarle el valor del karma, del “recoges lo que siembras” y aquí están dos de los fallos del libro: no me molesta que Chris sea impulsivo ni espero que sea perfecto pero me fastidia y para mí le resta mucho atractivo el hecho de que en varias ocasiones acceda a hacer cosas, como ayudar a Sydney, no porque le apetezca o porque sepa que es lo correcto si no porque piense “eh, si hago esto el karma me va a recompensar”; además está filosofía se repite insistentemente a lo largo del todo del libro, lo que llega a hacerse pesado, creo que he leído la palabra karma más veces en este libro que en toda mi vida.
Hay otros personajes interesantes. Al que más vemos es a Benny, el joven fotógrafo pero los más interesantes son Ashleigh, la mejor amiga de Sydney (que no duda en amenazar a Chris si no la trata bien) y otros miembros del reparto de Olympus, a los que vemos o veremos en futuras entregas de la serie:
-Nick Thurston, hijo de dos actores famosos, es uno de los chicos de oro de Hollywood. Encarna a Ares en la serie y además es el mejor amigo de Chris. Una de sus bromas (que los dos intercambian continuamente) es la culpable de que los dos protagonistas tengan que presentarse en el estudio para la sesión fotográfica.
-Sean Gleen, antiguo jugador de baloncesto, hace el papel de Eros en Olympus. Divertido y encantador, parece el más normal dentro del grupo de actores. Sean muestra interés por Caitlin, una de las amigas de Sydney que ha hecho algún trabajillo como actriz así que con suerte a ella también la veremos más.
-Layla Andrews es Hera, la mujer de Chris en la serie aunque él no la aguanta. Layla fue la causante del accidente que le provocó a Sydney las graves quemaduras y decir que ambas mujeres se odian, es quedarse corta.
Toda la acción de la novela transcurre en menos de 24 horas pero aún así tiene un final tanto satisfactorio como creíble. La novela es cortita y, a pesar de los fallos que he mencionado, es una lectura divertida para entretenerse durante un par de horas. Y, lo mejor de todo, me ha hecho descubrir a una autora de la que ya he tenido oportunidad de leer más novelas y que también he disfrutado.
Screen Idol fue la novela con la que conocí a Elle Rush aunque no es su primer libro publicado. Me llamaron la atención el título y la portada en uno de los boletines con las novedades de una librería online y al leer el argumento terminé de decidirme. Normalmente me resisto un poco a darle una oportunidad a una autora prácticamente desconocida, especialmente al no haber aún ninguna crítica del libro que me guíe un poco a la hora de saber qué esperar; sin embargo, de sus dos novelas anteriores las opiniones disponibles eran escasas pero todas buenas y como me gustan las historias ambientadas en el mundo de Hollywood y el argumento realmente daba la impresión de una lectura entretenida y divertida, en este caso no me lo pensé demasiado y me alegra decir que la compra de Screen Idol fue un acierto.
aunque el libro tiene algunos detalles que me impiden darle más estrellas en mi valoración, comprar y leer Screen Idol para mi fue un acierto.
Desde los primeros párrafos del primer capítulo, cuando vemos a Sydney despeinada, dándose golpes con las paredes y maldiciendo a quién quiera que llame a su puerta a las seis de la mañana de un sábado, es muy sencillo sentirse identificada con ella. Inteligente, trabajadora, con sentido del humor… una de las cosas que más le gustan a Chris de ella es que no se comporta como una tonta o como si quisiera conseguir algo de él simplemente porque es famoso y aunque no lo demuestre, no es que Sydney no se sienta atraída, incluso un poco impresionada o que no aprecie la oportunidad de conocer a una estrella (lo contrario no sería del todo creíble) simplemente no deja que eso la distraiga de lo que tiene que hacer.
Chris no está mal pero de los dos protagonistas, mi favorita es ella. El actor es obviamente atractivo, un pelin arrogante, está dispuesto a reírse de sí mismo y es muy impulsivo, lo que ha hecho que su agente le recomienda contratar a un entrenador personal o entrenador de vida que intenta enseñarle el valor del karma, del “recoges lo que siembras” y aquí están dos de los fallos del libro: no me molesta que Chris sea impulsivo ni espero que sea perfecto pero me fastidia y para mí le resta mucho atractivo el hecho de que en varias ocasiones acceda a hacer cosas, como ayudar a Sydney, no porque le apetezca o porque sepa que es lo correcto si no porque piense “eh, si hago esto el karma me va a recompensar”; además está filosofía se repite insistentemente a lo largo del todo del libro, lo que llega a hacerse pesado, creo que he leído la palabra karma más veces en este libro que en toda mi vida.
Hay otros personajes interesantes. Al que más vemos es a Benny, el joven fotógrafo pero los más interesantes son Ashleigh, la mejor amiga de Sydney (que no duda en amenazar a Chris si no la trata bien) y otros miembros del reparto de Olympus, a los que vemos o veremos en futuras entregas de la serie:
-Nick Thurston, hijo de dos actores famosos, es uno de los chicos de oro de Hollywood. Encarna a Ares en la serie y además es el mejor amigo de Chris. Una de sus bromas (que los dos intercambian continuamente) es la culpable de que los dos protagonistas tengan que presentarse en el estudio para la sesión fotográfica.
-Sean Gleen, antiguo jugador de baloncesto, hace el papel de Eros en Olympus. Divertido y encantador, parece el más normal dentro del grupo de actores. Sean muestra interés por Caitlin, una de las amigas de Sydney que ha hecho algún trabajillo como actriz así que con suerte a ella también la veremos más.
-Layla Andrews es Hera, la mujer de Chris en la serie aunque él no la aguanta. Layla fue la causante del accidente que le provocó a Sydney las graves quemaduras y decir que ambas mujeres se odian, es quedarse corta.
Toda la acción de la novela transcurre en menos de 24 horas pero aún así tiene un final tanto satisfactorio como creíble. La novela es cortita y, a pesar de los fallos que he mencionado, es una lectura divertida para entretenerse durante un par de horas. Y, lo mejor de todo, me ha hecho descubrir a una autora de la que ya he tenido oportunidad de leer más novelas y que también he disfrutado.
December 25, 2015
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This is such a sweet, enjoyable romance! Sydney is about to start her busiest day of the year. She heads up a charity to help burn victims get reconstructive surgery, and it's they day that their huge fundraiser is happening. There's a beach volleyball tournament, a silent auction, and a formal event in the evening which includes a bachelor/bachelorette auction. Sydney has her schedule for the day planned down to the minute.
But Sydney's day is about to be waylaid. She had entered a contest put on by a very popular TV show, "Olympus", and Sydney submitted a lot of entries in hopes of winning the second prize. She didn't even pay attention to the first prize. But that's what she wins. Her prize is having a popular actor from the show serve as her slave for a day. And wouldn't you know, this day of her fundraiser, before the crack of dawn, this handsome actor shows up on her front door in a tux, ready to follow her every command. (No, they can't make THOSE kinds of commands - it's against the rules.) Sydney doesn't really have time to deal with an actor on her heels all day. She wasn't even notified that she had won! But she's a good sport, and puts him to work with a few trivial tasks. She figures she can ditch him at noon, when her charity event kicks into high gear. But Chris Peck, the actor from the TV show "Olympus" who is the prize slave, has his own agenda to make himself look good, so he can get a movie role he is dying to have.
So that's the basic premise of the story. What follows are a series of humorous incidents, and sometimes painful ones, that follow Sydney and Chris on their day together. Chris didn't expect his "master" to be such a kind an attractive woman, and finds himself pulled to her, and Sydney, who doesn't have "celebrity stars' in her eyes, doesn't even consider at first that some kind of romance may blossom.
There were so many details in this book that made this story so enjoyable. I'm not big on 'soap opera' types of shows, the this show, "Olympus", which is based on the lives and interactions of the various Greek gods, dressed in togas (of course), sounds like so much fun that I wish such a show really existed. I think I would really enjoy watching it. (Are you listening, Hollywood?) The characters are also written extremely well. You really get to know and care about Sydney, who is one of the sweetest yet strongest female characters I have ever come across. Chris is also such an enjoyable character, not super Alpha but wonderfully charming in his own ways, yet also sometimes a bit too self centered. Still, there is hope for him as a genuinely decent human being. There were times this story had me smiling or chuckling, and other times my heart was on the verge of breaking, not to mention a few times when I seriously wanted to whack Chris upside the head. It definitely had me pulled in and involved.
This book managed to do all this, kept it clean (except for a few really juicy kisses), and yet remained on an adult level. What a great effort! I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
This is such a sweet, enjoyable romance! Sydney is about to start her busiest day of the year. She heads up a charity to help burn victims get reconstructive surgery, and it's they day that their huge fundraiser is happening. There's a beach volleyball tournament, a silent auction, and a formal event in the evening which includes a bachelor/bachelorette auction. Sydney has her schedule for the day planned down to the minute.
But Sydney's day is about to be waylaid. She had entered a contest put on by a very popular TV show, "Olympus", and Sydney submitted a lot of entries in hopes of winning the second prize. She didn't even pay attention to the first prize. But that's what she wins. Her prize is having a popular actor from the show serve as her slave for a day. And wouldn't you know, this day of her fundraiser, before the crack of dawn, this handsome actor shows up on her front door in a tux, ready to follow her every command. (No, they can't make THOSE kinds of commands - it's against the rules.) Sydney doesn't really have time to deal with an actor on her heels all day. She wasn't even notified that she had won! But she's a good sport, and puts him to work with a few trivial tasks. She figures she can ditch him at noon, when her charity event kicks into high gear. But Chris Peck, the actor from the TV show "Olympus" who is the prize slave, has his own agenda to make himself look good, so he can get a movie role he is dying to have.
So that's the basic premise of the story. What follows are a series of humorous incidents, and sometimes painful ones, that follow Sydney and Chris on their day together. Chris didn't expect his "master" to be such a kind an attractive woman, and finds himself pulled to her, and Sydney, who doesn't have "celebrity stars' in her eyes, doesn't even consider at first that some kind of romance may blossom.
There were so many details in this book that made this story so enjoyable. I'm not big on 'soap opera' types of shows, the this show, "Olympus", which is based on the lives and interactions of the various Greek gods, dressed in togas (of course), sounds like so much fun that I wish such a show really existed. I think I would really enjoy watching it. (Are you listening, Hollywood?) The characters are also written extremely well. You really get to know and care about Sydney, who is one of the sweetest yet strongest female characters I have ever come across. Chris is also such an enjoyable character, not super Alpha but wonderfully charming in his own ways, yet also sometimes a bit too self centered. Still, there is hope for him as a genuinely decent human being. There were times this story had me smiling or chuckling, and other times my heart was on the verge of breaking, not to mention a few times when I seriously wanted to whack Chris upside the head. It definitely had me pulled in and involved.
This book managed to do all this, kept it clean (except for a few really juicy kisses), and yet remained on an adult level. What a great effort! I am looking forward to reading more by this author.
February 14, 2019
Sydney wasn't happy to have someone knocking at her door on Valentines Day morning. She had a busy day planned and no time for visitors. When she opened the door, she was surprised to see the TV actor, Chris Peck. She had won him as her "slave for the day" but there was a mix-up and she hadn't been notified so wasn't expecting him. Since Chris starred as Zeus on the show Olympus he was afraid she would want him to do something in costume or related to his role. He didn't have to worry though because Sydney didn't want him there at all. She had organized the Curse the Darkness volleyball game and evening gala to raise money for a charity to help burn victims and had everything planned to the minute so she didn't have time for Chris. But Chris needed the publicity to help him get a movie role he desperately wanted so he convinced Sydney to let him help her.
I liked the characters in this story. Chris was not a typical arrogant and pompous actor but a nice, down-to-earth man who was trying to get ahead in his career while at the same time helping others at the fundraiser. I loved that Sydney didn't fawn over Chris and didn't care who he was. She was just herself - a very organized woman who worked hard to make sure the event she planned was successful.
Elle Rush’s creativity and ability to charm her audience are put together in a well-written package that you won’t be able to put down. Even the cover was great!
I will definitely be reading more of this author's work and highly recommend Screen Idol.
I liked the characters in this story. Chris was not a typical arrogant and pompous actor but a nice, down-to-earth man who was trying to get ahead in his career while at the same time helping others at the fundraiser. I loved that Sydney didn't fawn over Chris and didn't care who he was. She was just herself - a very organized woman who worked hard to make sure the event she planned was successful.
Elle Rush’s creativity and ability to charm her audience are put together in a well-written package that you won’t be able to put down. Even the cover was great!
I will definitely be reading more of this author's work and highly recommend Screen Idol.
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Blurb:
Sydney Richardson should have trusted her instincts and locked the door when a Greek god appeared on her doorstep at sunrise. After months of work, she needs every second of the day to wrap up a two-part fundraiser for burn victims like herself and she can't afford to waste time with a TV hunk, no matter how good he looks in a toga.
Chris Peck, worshipped by millions as Zeus on the hit drama Olympus, desperately wants to prove to the producers of a soon-to-be-cast romantic comedy that he doesn’t need fight scenes or special effects to make the jump to the big screen. Acting as the slave-for-a-day in the show’s fan appreciation contest was supposed to cement his everyman credibility but the winner wants nothing to do with him.
Chris is captivated by the woman who refuses to fawn over his looks and fame, and he promises to put her fundraising efforts over the top if she’ll spend the day with him. However, just when he convinces Sydney they could have a chance together, the movie’s producers offer him an audition that would mean breaking his promise and leaving Sydney in the lurch. The king of the gods has until sunset to prove to his new off-screen love interest that Hollywood magic and reality can co-exist.
Blurb:
Sydney Richardson should have trusted her instincts and locked the door when a Greek god appeared on her doorstep at sunrise. After months of work, she needs every second of the day to wrap up a two-part fundraiser for burn victims like herself and she can't afford to waste time with a TV hunk, no matter how good he looks in a toga.
Chris Peck, worshipped by millions as Zeus on the hit drama Olympus, desperately wants to prove to the producers of a soon-to-be-cast romantic comedy that he doesn’t need fight scenes or special effects to make the jump to the big screen. Acting as the slave-for-a-day in the show’s fan appreciation contest was supposed to cement his everyman credibility but the winner wants nothing to do with him.
Chris is captivated by the woman who refuses to fawn over his looks and fame, and he promises to put her fundraising efforts over the top if she’ll spend the day with him. However, just when he convinces Sydney they could have a chance together, the movie’s producers offer him an audition that would mean breaking his promise and leaving Sydney in the lurch. The king of the gods has until sunset to prove to his new off-screen love interest that Hollywood magic and reality can co-exist.
May 29, 2015
It was an opportunity a million girls would kill for...just not this girl.
When actor Chris Peck, renowned for playing Zeus on the show Olympus, shows up at her door as part of a contest prize, Sydney is singularly unimpressed. The Greek god has bad timing of epic proportions, but he somehow convinces her to let him help with her insanely busy day.
I've read a few of Elle Rush's books, and Screen Idol has her best hero yet--Chris is believable and likeable as a handsome, ambitious actor who wants to do the right thing but who keeps screwing up. He's charming, but he isn't a pushover.
Screen Idol also nicely sets up the next book in the series--Drama Queen. After reading about how evil Layla is, I'm eager to know the rest of her story.
Funny, moving, romantic, and sweet, Screen Idol hits all the right notes. And I'm not too proud to admit the ending made me a little teary. *sniff*
When actor Chris Peck, renowned for playing Zeus on the show Olympus, shows up at her door as part of a contest prize, Sydney is singularly unimpressed. The Greek god has bad timing of epic proportions, but he somehow convinces her to let him help with her insanely busy day.
I've read a few of Elle Rush's books, and Screen Idol has her best hero yet--Chris is believable and likeable as a handsome, ambitious actor who wants to do the right thing but who keeps screwing up. He's charming, but he isn't a pushover.
Screen Idol also nicely sets up the next book in the series--Drama Queen. After reading about how evil Layla is, I'm eager to know the rest of her story.
Funny, moving, romantic, and sweet, Screen Idol hits all the right notes. And I'm not too proud to admit the ending made me a little teary. *sniff*
October 14, 2018
This was a light-hearted story with a unique approach (Hollywood star is “slave for day” to heroine), and I loved the extra characters, the burn-victim-charity idea, and especially the girls beach volleyball! I did, however, think the heroine was way too nice and understanding about the hero’s shenanigans. And the ending “grand gesture” felt obvious and rushed and she took him back too easily.
February 23, 2019
I loved this book! I could relate to the heroine who was just trying to get things done on her busiest day when Chris interrupts her schedule. I loved Sydney's humour (having him walk the cat on the leash) and the way she tried hard to make both hers and Chris's obligations work.
This was a really good story that kept me hooked right to the end.
This was a really good story that kept me hooked right to the end.
February 18, 2019
Olympus Falling
Overall the book has a good story. But, it just stutters and stalls. I love the idea. But, there are too many of them. I had to force myself through the first chapter hoping it would get better. It did. But not enough to go on with the series.
Overall the book has a good story. But, it just stutters and stalls. I love the idea. But, there are too many of them. I had to force myself through the first chapter hoping it would get better. It did. But not enough to go on with the series.
June 17, 2017
I like
Nicely written. Storyline flowed well. The characters are believable and loveable. I think I may have found another good author to read.
Nicely written. Storyline flowed well. The characters are believable and loveable. I think I may have found another good author to read.
June 27, 2017
there was a lot of potential in this story but it lost during characters's walking around the town.
January 24, 2016
How are mere mortals supposed to find the right man when even the gods holding court on Mt. Olympus aren't perfect? SCREEN IDOL shows that even the super sexy can fall victim to karma's clutches.
Sydney Richardson doesn't have time to cater to the Greek god who shows up on her doorstep waaaaay too early for mere mortals. As a burn victim, she's been working non-stop on her organization's fundraiser helping others like her, and even though Hollywood's toga-toting Chris Peck, aka Zeus on TV's Olympus, is a great prize, his day of servitude just is not going to work for her schedule.
Chris' life coach may have a point--karma is a bitch. He knows he's irresistible to women, his publicist always tells him so, but why is this sexy little contest winner shutting the door in his face? Chris needs Sydney on board if he's going to show some studio execs he's more than just a pretty face, and soon Chris charms Sydney into a deal that will benefit them both.
But thanks to Chris' narcissistic and impulsive tendencies, he not only fails at his promotional slave gig, but also at making headway in a personal way with Sydney. Can he convince her that he isn't normally a colossal jerk and to take a chance on something between them that may be worth exploring?
SCREEN IDOL is book 1 in the Hollywood to Olympus series by Ms. Rush, which features the actors from TV's hit show Olympus. While the writing was decent and the plot solid, there was just no "WOW factor" in it for me. The characters didn't have much chemistry together, and other than a few extremely chaste kisses, there was very little in the way of romance at all in this book.
I thought that Sydney's character had some potential, she at least had some depth to her personality and a backstory that makes the reader care about her. I did feel like Ms. Rush wanted her to be this kick-butt heroine who put an arrogant actor in his place, but really she just came across as a doormat, which is never an attractive quality in a main character. Chris' character was pretty egotistical and selfish and, even though he didn't mean to be, a jerk. Even when waxing poetic about karma, it was all about what would benefit HIM as he made his choices.
Because I didn't feel any connection between the MC's and the sweet factor eclipsed the heat factor, SCREEN IDOL just didn't do it for me. This book might be good for fans of straight up vanilla with a side of vanilla contemporary romance stories.
Sydney Richardson doesn't have time to cater to the Greek god who shows up on her doorstep waaaaay too early for mere mortals. As a burn victim, she's been working non-stop on her organization's fundraiser helping others like her, and even though Hollywood's toga-toting Chris Peck, aka Zeus on TV's Olympus, is a great prize, his day of servitude just is not going to work for her schedule.
Chris' life coach may have a point--karma is a bitch. He knows he's irresistible to women, his publicist always tells him so, but why is this sexy little contest winner shutting the door in his face? Chris needs Sydney on board if he's going to show some studio execs he's more than just a pretty face, and soon Chris charms Sydney into a deal that will benefit them both.
But thanks to Chris' narcissistic and impulsive tendencies, he not only fails at his promotional slave gig, but also at making headway in a personal way with Sydney. Can he convince her that he isn't normally a colossal jerk and to take a chance on something between them that may be worth exploring?
SCREEN IDOL is book 1 in the Hollywood to Olympus series by Ms. Rush, which features the actors from TV's hit show Olympus. While the writing was decent and the plot solid, there was just no "WOW factor" in it for me. The characters didn't have much chemistry together, and other than a few extremely chaste kisses, there was very little in the way of romance at all in this book.
I thought that Sydney's character had some potential, she at least had some depth to her personality and a backstory that makes the reader care about her. I did feel like Ms. Rush wanted her to be this kick-butt heroine who put an arrogant actor in his place, but really she just came across as a doormat, which is never an attractive quality in a main character. Chris' character was pretty egotistical and selfish and, even though he didn't mean to be, a jerk. Even when waxing poetic about karma, it was all about what would benefit HIM as he made his choices.
Because I didn't feel any connection between the MC's and the sweet factor eclipsed the heat factor, SCREEN IDOL just didn't do it for me. This book might be good for fans of straight up vanilla with a side of vanilla contemporary romance stories.
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May 22, 2016
Sweet read
After reading a really boring contemporary romance that should be classed as a boring chick lit, this was a great recovery for the weekend. It was a light story with good characters.
After reading a really boring contemporary romance that should be classed as a boring chick lit, this was a great recovery for the weekend. It was a light story with good characters.
April 1, 2017
Frankly, it was one of those books which if you didn't read, nothing would happen. It wasn't bad but it was boring and there was no chemistry between the main characters. I liked Sydney and the book had potential - writing about burnt victims and charities is strong material. I think that the fact that the whole book was only about one day and one event was the main cause of my dissatisfaction, even though there are much better books that are about less... sooo, I guess that the writer isn't that experienced or something.
April 26, 2017
A cute funny romantic story
I enjoyed reading this book. Once I started it, it was hard to put down. It is a good book to read in an afternoon.
I enjoyed reading this book. Once I started it, it was hard to put down. It is a good book to read in an afternoon.
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