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Lexi Dash has been many things throughout her life: America’s Sweetheart, Hollywood’s Golden Girl, Highest Paid Actress, Most Bangable Bachelorette.
But she’s never been bad at her job.
Until now.
Forced out of her rom-com comfort zone and into a police drama, she finds herself out of her element and in deep trouble. If she can’t make the transition from fun and flirty to grit and steel, it won’t be just the show that's in jeopardy—it’ll be her reputation.
As a last ditch effort to salvage the project, her production company sends her to train with surly Police Chief Luke Bastwick, who wants nothing to do with the starlet, but when a practical jokes makes him erroneously arrest Lexi, he must agree to take her under his wing or suffer legal consequences.
She turns his world upside down, shining light in the dark recesses of his soul. Like magnets, they attract and repel until they can deny each other no longer.
Two weeks. That’s all they have together because Lexi’s iron-clad contract demands she return to the spotlight.
That is, unless she’s willing to give up everything to get what she wants.
But she’s never been bad at her job.
Until now.
Forced out of her rom-com comfort zone and into a police drama, she finds herself out of her element and in deep trouble. If she can’t make the transition from fun and flirty to grit and steel, it won’t be just the show that's in jeopardy—it’ll be her reputation.
As a last ditch effort to salvage the project, her production company sends her to train with surly Police Chief Luke Bastwick, who wants nothing to do with the starlet, but when a practical jokes makes him erroneously arrest Lexi, he must agree to take her under his wing or suffer legal consequences.
She turns his world upside down, shining light in the dark recesses of his soul. Like magnets, they attract and repel until they can deny each other no longer.
Two weeks. That’s all they have together because Lexi’s iron-clad contract demands she return to the spotlight.
That is, unless she’s willing to give up everything to get what she wants.
- GenresContemporary
199 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 17, 2022
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About the author
Lark Anderson
74 books697 followersLark Anderson is a USA Today bestselling author and a self-proclaimed nit-picking nerd. She has over a dozen hilarious contemporary romance novels out and is excited to explore writing shifter romances.
In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, playing Magic: The Gathering, reading, and binge-watching television.
In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her family, playing Magic: The Gathering, reading, and binge-watching television.
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July 23, 2022
Overall I liked this book. Lexi is an actress and is about to lose her job. Luke is given the task to help her. However, they end up falling for each other. Thankfully in the end everything works out and they get their happy ending.
May 26, 2022
“For as far back as I can remember, I was the industry standard.
Scratch that—the gold standard. Top of the class. A-all-the-way.”
Lexi Dash - America’s Sweetheart, top paid, super famous actress is in trouble.
When she decides to star in a action series, instead of another rom-com, her sweet-girl persona doesn’t flow well with the character she’s supposed to portray.
So her do-star suggests she spends some time in a small town shadowing a police officer, to learn the trade and harden up.
“W-w-wait! Are you actually suggesting I ride around in a cop car and put myself in danger? I’m not trained to deal with angry and violent criminals. I’m an actress!”
Despite the idea not sitting well with her, Lexi has no choice but to accept the offer and spend two weeks in a small town in Colorado.
“Look-at-you…
The Bastwick family seems to have a dominant hot gene.”
Luke Bastwick is the Chief of police of the small town Lexi is shipped to.
Life there is peaceful and predictable, but Luck feels empty and hollow and trust is not something he gives away easily.
“Oh, I guess I never asked…do you live alone? Or do you have a wife and kids?”
“Do you think my place looks big enough for a wife, let alone an ankle-biter?”
“It’s plenty big, as long as you like the person you’re sharing it with.”
I liked this book but didn’t love it.
I loved Lexi and how strong and determined she was. How she wasn’t afraid of going after what she wanted. A real boss-lady.
I loved Clint’s antics and how he played his part so well.
“It’s better to live with hard truths than to keep hoping for something you aren’t meant for.
But I didn’t loved Luke. I get it, the guy had problems. He was afraid to get attached, he was afraid to be abandoned again… I get it, I do. But I also think he didn’t do anything to try and make Lexi stay.
He pushed her away, more often than not, tho not with great conviction. Was an asshole to her,…. But he didn’t actively search to make her stay. To tell her his feelings… nada!
He just stood there waiting for a miracle.
Arc provided by the author.
Scratch that—the gold standard. Top of the class. A-all-the-way.”
Lexi Dash - America’s Sweetheart, top paid, super famous actress is in trouble.
When she decides to star in a action series, instead of another rom-com, her sweet-girl persona doesn’t flow well with the character she’s supposed to portray.
So her do-star suggests she spends some time in a small town shadowing a police officer, to learn the trade and harden up.
“W-w-wait! Are you actually suggesting I ride around in a cop car and put myself in danger? I’m not trained to deal with angry and violent criminals. I’m an actress!”
Despite the idea not sitting well with her, Lexi has no choice but to accept the offer and spend two weeks in a small town in Colorado.
“Look-at-you…
The Bastwick family seems to have a dominant hot gene.”
Luke Bastwick is the Chief of police of the small town Lexi is shipped to.
Life there is peaceful and predictable, but Luck feels empty and hollow and trust is not something he gives away easily.
“Oh, I guess I never asked…do you live alone? Or do you have a wife and kids?”
“Do you think my place looks big enough for a wife, let alone an ankle-biter?”
“It’s plenty big, as long as you like the person you’re sharing it with.”
I liked this book but didn’t love it.
I loved Lexi and how strong and determined she was. How she wasn’t afraid of going after what she wanted. A real boss-lady.
I loved Clint’s antics and how he played his part so well.
“It’s better to live with hard truths than to keep hoping for something you aren’t meant for.
But I didn’t loved Luke. I get it, the guy had problems. He was afraid to get attached, he was afraid to be abandoned again… I get it, I do. But I also think he didn’t do anything to try and make Lexi stay.
He pushed her away, more often than not, tho not with great conviction. Was an asshole to her,…. But he didn’t actively search to make her stay. To tell her his feelings… nada!
He just stood there waiting for a miracle.
Arc provided by the author.
May 25, 2022
This book was so good! It was great to see the inside of a life we know nothing about.
Lexi is a mega star and signed on to do a cop drama but she is out of her depth. She gets sent off to her co stars home town to do research with his brother, Luke the town police officer.
I adored the chemistry between Lexi and Luke. They were so different as chalk and cheese, but so similar in their outlooks. They just gelled which I found unusual. That was so good to read about.
It wasn't without its dramas even for a small town setting, and it got a little intense as they work through their miscommunication, but got there eventually.
I loved the setting both the Hollywood and Pond Springs way of life and again, there was a definite contrast. Had a great cast of characters and very well written and put together. Such a great book!!
This was an ARC and this was an honest review.
Lexi is a mega star and signed on to do a cop drama but she is out of her depth. She gets sent off to her co stars home town to do research with his brother, Luke the town police officer.
I adored the chemistry between Lexi and Luke. They were so different as chalk and cheese, but so similar in their outlooks. They just gelled which I found unusual. That was so good to read about.
It wasn't without its dramas even for a small town setting, and it got a little intense as they work through their miscommunication, but got there eventually.
I loved the setting both the Hollywood and Pond Springs way of life and again, there was a definite contrast. Had a great cast of characters and very well written and put together. Such a great book!!
This was an ARC and this was an honest review.
December 17, 2025
This feels like a Hallmark movie brought to life on the page. The small town is charming and full of memorable locals who add warmth and personality to the story. Lexi, the out-of-towner, and Luke, the hometown hero, make a delightful pairing, and their dynamic is incredibly fun to watch unfold.
The banter between Lexi and Luke is sharp, playful, and almost as good as the heat between them. Their chemistry jumps off the page, blending sweetness with just the right amount of spice. Add in humor, heartfelt moments, and a touch of drama, and you get a romance that’s both comforting and entertaining from start to finish.
A feel-good, small-town romance that delivers charm, laughs, and swoony moments in equal measure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The banter between Lexi and Luke is sharp, playful, and almost as good as the heat between them. Their chemistry jumps off the page, blending sweetness with just the right amount of spice. Add in humor, heartfelt moments, and a touch of drama, and you get a romance that’s both comforting and entertaining from start to finish.
A feel-good, small-town romance that delivers charm, laughs, and swoony moments in equal measure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2025
This is standalone romance, well written and captivating with our main characters being Lexi and Luke. Lexi is an actress known to be sweet and flirty, not serious and gritty but her new role puts her in just that scenario. When Lexi finds she can't transition she's thrust upon police chief Luke to get some training only he really doesn't want anything to do with any of it until she turns his world topsy turvy and the chemistry they feel gets real. A great romance with sweet and heat, humor and some drama. Anderson delivers yet again, and I can't wait for what she'll be writing next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2022
Simple, moving, with a somewhat dark touch of the careers of child stars
4.5
It's an original meeting when Lexi doubts her career by branching out to a more serious role in a detective series. It's excellent because of its two characters trapped under a real pretext at the start, but with false information that misunderstands them both.
It is both predictable, but at the same time original through the bias developed in their relationship.
The story is steamy but also definitely romantic.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
4.5
It's an original meeting when Lexi doubts her career by branching out to a more serious role in a detective series. It's excellent because of its two characters trapped under a real pretext at the start, but with false information that misunderstands them both.
It is both predictable, but at the same time original through the bias developed in their relationship.
The story is steamy but also definitely romantic.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
December 15, 2025
I really loved this book. A huge star being sent for research in a small town with a small town police officer. The characters are all well written and developed. The setting is adorable and captures small town life for sure. What I loved best about this book was the chemistry between the main characters. By their careers and background going into this consult hey seem so different, as you read on you learn there are so many things that they have in common. This was a really great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2026
Lexi is an actress that was sent to the small town of Pond Springs in order to help with a new role she’s playing. When she arrives, she never expected to be man-handled, arrested, handcuffed, and put in jail by the infuriating but hot chief of police, Luke. This enemies to lovers story brings with it humor, steamy passion, and lots of emotions.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 19, 2022
What a cute little princess /hero romance ! I loved to read about grumpy police chief Luke and Hollywood Princess Lexi. And Bernard and Barb…
It’s funny, witty, romantic and sexy. And throughout laced with underlying drama which doesn’t quite comes to blow. Luckily.
If you like sweet romance and small town feelings this might just be your pleasure.
Enjoy your read !
It’s funny, witty, romantic and sexy. And throughout laced with underlying drama which doesn’t quite comes to blow. Luckily.
If you like sweet romance and small town feelings this might just be your pleasure.
Enjoy your read !
December 16, 2025
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Lexi and Luke. The heartwarming story keeps us turning the pages with a prank, connection, denial, fears, realizations and steam.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 23, 2022
Nice story, fast pace.
May 26, 2022
This was a good story. There was lots of chemistry and plenty of humor. I loved how lexi was greeted when she got off the plane this is a fun story and a definite must read.
July 1, 2022
Lexi is an actress who got a role in a police series which is really not a good fit for her sweetheart persona. Her costar Clint wants her to get some hands-down experience and sends her to visit with his brother Luke who is a police chief. Lexi gets to spend a night in jail but otherwise Luke's cute little small town doesn't see much nitty gritty police action. The police chief is grumpy and resistant to Lexi but kind and caring to everyone else. He's been a loner for a long time. Lexi is a former child star and now utterly tired of Hollywood. She would like to stay and see if she can work things out with Luke and pursue her dream to write, but she's not sure she can get out of her contract. Luke is trying to hold her off because he thinks she would never stay.
This is a light entertaining tale that I would heartily recommend for a beach read. Luke has experienced grief and loss, and Lexi has been a target for metoo type creepo behavior but this is presented merely as background color that got them to where they are now, not any as deep and dark emotional struggle that they're going through right now.
Steam level: Yeah, they are sexually active.
I received a free copy of the story and this is a voluntary review.
May 24, 2022
This is the story of Lexi, a child actress and now big name actress that kind of hates her job. She is in a police drama and she is not doing well so her co-star sends her off to the boonies aka a small town to learn how to be a cop from his brother the sheriff, Luke.
When Luke and Lexi meet well things do not go well. Then they end up as roomies and things get a bit hot for both of them. This was an amusing and hot romance with a small town sheriff and the very hot actress he thinks he has no chance with. I enjoyed it and it made me laugh and sigh when reading it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When Luke and Lexi meet well things do not go well. Then they end up as roomies and things get a bit hot for both of them. This was an amusing and hot romance with a small town sheriff and the very hot actress he thinks he has no chance with. I enjoyed it and it made me laugh and sigh when reading it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 25, 2022
Lexi is a starlett but she's known for more a one trick poney characters, she wants to branch out and be taken more seriously, what better character than a detective. Luke is reluctant to take Lexi under his wing but when a misunderstanding leaves him with no other choice they soon find a spark and connection unlike any other. Well written grumpy/ sunshine sweet, desires, funny and more!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 27, 2022
Talk about fire and ice, opposites attract, unbelievable couple, this book has it all. She is a Hollywood star out of her comfort zone and he is a cop who should her help her master her new movie role. Their attraction is instant and undeniable, will she abandon everything to be with a man she loves? Is it worth it. Well, of course, the answer is yes.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 26, 2022
When the book started out, I didn't think I would like Lexi as she came across as an over the top ego starlet. Once removed from the glitz and glamor, her backstory is revealed and Lexi and Luke were perfect for each other. Both were only living half a life and not what they had dreamed of becoming. This was a sweet romance and an outstanding HEA.
June 3, 2022
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Lark Anderson
Luke and Lexi are a combustible couple of characters. This book was fun and hot. The storyline was great and I enjoyed the atmospere around these characters. Great read.
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Rescue Me
by
Lark Anderson
Luke and Lexi are a combustible couple of characters. This book was fun and hot. The storyline was great and I enjoyed the atmospere around these characters. Great read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 28, 2022
Author is new to me. Lexi and broody police officer, Luke don’t have a great impression of each other initially. As the story goes on she is trying to get experience on being a police officer. These two had good impression and not a bad read, it’s an interesting storyline and has some steam
May 28, 2022
This is a cute rom-com that is filled with wit and steam. There is a bit of drama. Lexi and Luke have great chemistry. The story is a bit predictable but enjoyable and a fun read nonetheless.
June 3, 2022
This was a short-ish book.
It was a good age-gap and you learned quickly so much about the characters and their story.
I hated the son but it meant MCs meant.
Good book.
It was a good age-gap and you learned quickly so much about the characters and their story.
I hated the son but it meant MCs meant.
Good book.
June 9, 2022
Professional Consult Was an fantastic wonderful amazing sweet romance story with entertaining characters.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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