The reader was good and helped draw me into the story. Chloe and Liam's story was just a sweet romance, the side issues with his mother and her father were awesome for people who struggle with forgiveness and acceptance of how people are in your life.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I enjoyed listening to this new title by Denise Hunter. I enjoyed the many different characters and their stories and the slow development of the main character and Spencer.

I loved that the “normal girl” gets the guy. In our society we all want to be the most popular, the skinniest, the one with the nicest clothes. We want to look like the actors and women on social media that are constantly in our face. The hard-working, family oriented girl with a not so pretty past, gets the guy everyone wants. Loved it!! Can’t wait to read more by this author.

This had a plot idea that I thought I would enjoy more than I did, sadly, this fell flat for me. The characters just didn't jump off the page and into my heart. It was just okay. I finished it but really only because I was given access to an ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was cliche' in a way that rubbed me wrong, rather than in a comfortably predictable way.

Love, Unscripted was a fun love story.

Sometimes love stories are hard to believe and this was one of them. But also the good ending was exactly what you want to happen. So this book is more like a fairytale with a couple of twists. This is a great escape book that you read just for fun and entertainment.

I listened to the audiobook. I did not enjoy the narrator, Kathleen McInerney at first. After I got used to her voice it was not so bad. But she is definitely not my favorite narrator.

This is my first Denise Hunter book on audio and it was absolutely wonderful. She is great for readers of love, faith, and tugging on your heartstrings.

I loved this story about the writer and the movie star! Our heroine has her own skills and personality, and her love interest is misunderstood and not at all toxic. Oh, I got swept away in their story and could not wait to get more as I went through it. This is perfect for anyone looking for a well written romance!

Love, Unscripted is a quick, clean, romantic read with sweet characters and low-drama.

Chloe’s debut novel is becoming a movie. While overjoyed about this process, she is less than thrilled about the actor cast as the leading man. Liam has a reputation as a Hollywood playboy, not befitting of Chloe’s hero. During production, the two agree to a PR relationship that slowly morphs into something more.

This was a quick, easy listen. The narrator was great and brought the characters to life.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The prolific and professional Kathleen McInerney narrates this new beach read written by Denise Hunter. Chloe Anderson lives near the beach in North Carolina and has just broken up with her fiancée. One of her life's ambitions is to write a book so after the breakup, she throws herself into it. The hero of her book is her ideal man. The book is published and even gets picked up for a movie deal.

Chloe is thrilled, but then not so much when the actor chosen to play her perfect man has a less-than-stellar reputation with the laedies. And, she lets the producer know her opinion of the casting, Unfortunately, Liam Hamilton is not only in the room listening to the speaker call, he's already signed the contract. When he gets to her hometown where the movie will be filmed, they run into each other and the press concocts a romance. As a PR stunt to promote the movie and her book, the two of them end up in the facade of a relationship. Imagine Liam aned Chole's surprise as they get to know one another and discover they actually want a relationship.

But will the pitfalls of living on opposite coasts and the constant interference of the press shut them down? This was a fun, quick read. Perfect for summer time! Fans of Hunter's other books will appreciate this one as well.

Note: I listened to an advance audio book provided by NetGalley.

What a fun quick read. Chloe’s first book is being made into a movie. Hollywood star Liam was cast as the male lead. Chloe isn’t happy about this choice. Chloe and Liam come together and decide to work together to make the movie a success. Do they find a happy ever after?
Thank you to NetGally for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for gifting me this ALC of the audiobook to review.
What I liked about the book:
- The small-town vibes
- The film set atmosphere
What I didn’t like:
- The connection between the main characters seems quite shallow. Chloe seems to like the looks of Liam and then he is nice and pays a bit of attention to her so they get together. From Liam’s side, it seems that he is actually quite lonely, and most people don’t care to get to know him as a person, so when Chloe pays attention to the things he is saying, it must be love. To me, it read a bit more like they were the first people of the other sex to come along that treated each other in a nice enough manner, but not like this is a once-in-a-lifetime connection or that there even was a lot of sexual attraction.
- The connection between the MCs might also feel shallow because we barely know anything about them, especially Liam.
- There’s a side romance between Chloe’s best friend and her brother. It felt a bit unnecessary and not that romantic either, because the brother asks out multiple people at the beginning of the book and then professes his love for Chloe’s best friend a few weeks later.
- The third-act conflict felt very unnecessary and predictable when there were so many other things that already complicated the relationship between the MCs.
- The resolution on live TV was also very cringy and felt like a major breach of trust to talk about your intimate relationship on TV without getting consent from the other party involved, particularly considering Chloe had to sign an NDA and could have been sued for doing the same as Liam. This in itself would be a big no-go for me and not chivalrous at all. Liam could have found a better way to make a big gesture, especially because he didn’t even try to contact her in any other way. It also seems strange to me that everyone else applauded this behaviour when they were so sceptical of Liam before.
- The family drama was full of cliches and how the characters handled it, spoke about it and came to their own conclusions seemed like the issue lay dormant until the start of the book and now suddenly deep psychological revelations are being made. This ‘quick fix’ seemed a bit disingenuous and shallow.
- There are a lot of scenes that are meant to be quirky and funny, but they did not come across that way. I think there was some unused potential here that could have been fulfilled if there was a bit of randomness, cleverness, self-satire or sarcasm added. Chloe herself doesn’t seem very humorous, so those scenes also don’t make that much sense. (That Chloe came across that way to me might have to do with the narrator and that her intonation didn’t come across as humorous.) For example, there’s a scene where the FMC is on some medicine that makes her loopy, usually, these kinds of scenes in romcoms crack me up, but altogether there was nothing funny about it. The FMC just makes some weird noises, and talks of a UFO and the MMC’s hands. If I were her, I wouldn’t even be embarrassed about it because those drugged-up ‘revelations’ aren’t even real revelations – nothing funny or scandalous about them.
- The narrator seemed a bit too high-pitched at times, especially when it came to speaking as Chloe.

--> If you are looking for an easy read with a guaranteed HEA and Hallmark vibes, this book is for you; but if you are looking for more complexity I would suggest skipping this one.

Chloe is an author whose first book was very successful and is now being made into a movie. She doesn’t like Liam, the famous actor cast to play the role, because tabloids make him seem like a player and she thinks he’s the opposite of her character in real life. A picture is taken of them that makes it seem like they’re in a relationship so the publicity people encourage them to continue that image to help the movie be more successful.

It was really cute and romantic. Maybe not realistic or relatable but fun to read and totally clean. I’ll look for more by this author. 5 stars

In Love Unscripted, you have a fake relationship, small town romance with a hilarious meet cute. You meet Chloe, an accidental romance author who's debut novel is being turned into a movie shot in her hometown and Liam, a handsome leading man with a not so clean reputation. Chloe is immediately horrified that her too good to be true book boyfriend is being played by a hollywood playboy and she makes her feelings known, not knowing that she is on speakerphone and Liam has heard everything Chloe thinks about his casting. When they meet in person, it doesn't go much better. Liam, realizing that the press narrative about him is actually hurting his roles, proposes that he can Chloe have a fake relationship while he is shooting a movie.

This is a cute, wholesome romance story. Liam and Chloe both come into this with a lot of personal baggage and they each have preconceived notions about each other. The story really shines when they are navigating their fake relationship but also learning more about each other. They slowly form a friendship that ultimately turns into more. The narrators do a good job of drawing you into this story. This reminds me of a Hallmark movie with the cozy set ups and cute situations and misunderstanding, but it also has an element of drama that gives this story depth. I also love the way the side characters add to the story in a meaningful way, it makes the story layered and really helps you understand Chloe and LIam's decisions. Great Story, Worth the read.

I received an Arc audiobook of Love, Unscripted. This was such a cute and wholesome read. I smiled so much while listening to the audio.

If you are looking for a sweet, down to earth romance book that leaves the spice out this is your book! You can enjoy a romance that seems realistic, no cursing, no spice, and following along as the FMC and MMC truly build a bond and relationship that you can’t help but cheer for. Such a fun and cute read. 4.5⭐️ for me!

Love, Unscripted is a delightfully charming small town romance that will have you cheering for the unlikely pair at its center. Denise Hunter has crafted an utterly engaging story filled with witty banter, laugh-out-loud moments, and a heartwarming opposites attract romance that simply sizzles with chemistry.

Chloe Anderson is an endearing heroine—a relatable romantic who poured her dream man onto the page in her latest novel, only to be dismayed when her novel’s perfect boyfriend lands in the hands of notorious bad boy actor Liam Hamilton for the movie adaptation.

Stuck with Liam playing the lead role, Chloe agrees to a fake relationship to help rehabilitate his image in the hopes it helps the press around the movie. For her side of the bargain, she’ll get more social media followers and grow her platform as an author. Forced to spend time together, Chloe begins to see a side of Liam that challenges everything she thought she knew about him.

The interactions between Chloe and Liam will have you grinning from ear-to-ear. But it’s the tenderhearted moments that stick with you. I also fell in love with the tiny town of Stillwater, North Carolina, Chloe’s hometown where the movie was being shot and longed to go shop in the cute little bookstore her best friend owns.

With an utterly swoon-worthy romantic lead, a big-hearted heroine you can’t help but root for, and a charming small-town setting, Love, Unscripted should be added to your TBR immediately.

"Love, Unscripted" by Denise Hunter is an audiobook that tells the love story of an actor named Liam and a writer named Clohe. The two of them start a fake relationship to boost their social media ratings, but it quickly turns into a genuine romance. However, Liam's celebrity status causes more heartbreak and drama for the young lovers.

The story revolves around a book that Clohe wrote, which was picked up by a movie producer. Liam is cast as the main character, but Clohe is unsure if he is the right fit for the role. They work together to ensure that Liam lives up to her character and to improve his reputation. As they spend time together, Liam wins Clohe's heart.

However, their love is tested when secrets from Clohe's mother's past come to light. Liam flies off to California, leaving Clohe behind to face the judgment of her community. Clohe eventually flies out to find Liam and confess her love for him, and they reunite with a passionate kiss.

The audiobook is captivating and keeps the listener enthralled. Liam's love for Clohe is enviable, and the voice actress does an excellent job of bringing the story to life. Overall, "Love, Unscripted" is a beautiful love story that will leave you wanting more.

A nice story, in a fun setting with well developed characters, and a sweet romance. There was one narrator for the two point of view characters. She did a great job of differentiating both voices.

Love Unscripted is a cute little book about a Hollywood Badboy and a small town author who fall for eachother via the fake dating trope.
Plot:
Liam's reputation needs fixing. The gossip columns have dragged him through the mud yet again with rumour after rumour not that all of them are true. He's just landed a role playing the hero of a romance bestseller and the book's author is not too happy about this casting because she doesn't want his tainted reputation tarnishing her hero.
Chloe is the aforementioned author. When she actually meets Liam after some not so nice words about the casting, sparks fly between them but not before the Studio hatches a plan to benefit both. Liam and Chloe will fake date to clean up his rakish reputation whilst Chloe can elevate her social profile for her next book.
Cue the usual forced proximity, getting to know each other, misunderstandings and one hell of a public scandal. The book is cute enough to keep you entertained throughout whilst the narrator does an excellent job with all the voices none of which seem contrite.
A good audio choice for cute romance fans.
Side note there is no spice in this book. Its clean.
Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins publishing for an audiocopy of this book.

I was so excited to be able to listen to Love Unscripted as an ARC. The book and the reading were both amazing. I could not put this one down.

Very sweet and clean romance between small town girl & author Chloe Anderson and Hollywood star Liam Hamilton. Both had a hard time trusting others so it was a somewhat bumpy ride for their relationship. Perfect ending though and the setting was wonderful too!

I read and listened to the audio book and really enjoyed it. Kathleen McInerney is one of my favorite narrators so the time listening went by fast!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Publication date: 12 March 2024