I tried really hard to get into this book, but I just couldn’t. I got 45% through it and had to DNF it. The story isn’t realistic. He basically falls for her the second she walks through the door. He’s a world famous celeb and he picks her to be his fake girlfriend to improve his imagine. Not the first time I’ve seen the idea, but I’ve definitely seen it done better. I couldn’t connect with the characters or the story.

A hot story by Ms. Patricka - good story plotting and follow-thru. I enjoyed the book from start to finish.

This is the first book in the Gone Hollywood series. It is a sweet and sexy story about Stasia, a reporter and Evan, a Hollywood action star. Evan needs to repair his reputation as a man whore and Stasia wants to get back at her cheating ex-husband.

I found it easy to like Evan. He is not only successful and gorgeous, he is also a nice guy. He is honest, cares about his family and he treats Stasia well.

Stasia has been been left with very little confidence after her marriage to her ex-husband. She meets Evan at just the right time. Evan helps her feel better about herself and makes her ex question his actions in leaving her.

I always enjoy stories about Hollywood. I enjoyed this easy to read story and the entertaining characters.

Tempting Her Fake Fiancé is a very sexy story. The hero is a Hollywood actor who is so used to hiding his true feelings that a small time reporter, who’s real and genuine, shakes him to his core. He wants to meet her, be honest with her, get under the sheets with her. After a brief meeting, they decide on a win/win arrangement that pushes them into close proximity and helps them each see the other completely. Making it work long-term isn’t what they originally planned. The question is, can they make it work? You’ll have to read this juicy one to figure it out. It’s a good read and well worth it.

I received an ARC of this book, from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for a fair and honest review

So Stasia is recently divorced after her ex cheated on her and poor girl has to go to an event where said cheater is going with his new flavor. Evan feels for Stasia since his sister had gone thru a lot thru her divorce and he wasn't able to help her so he decides to help Stasia and while he helps her by getting revenge, he can clean up his playboy act. But you know the best intentions of keeping things fake never work out that way! It was cute so Enjoy!

Has the heat you expect from the Entangled imprint while still delivering a touching of two people really connecting.

"Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review."

Loved this book very much. It had just enough sweet, sexy romance and the storyline was great! I highly recommend!

Actor Evan met reporter Stasia when she interviewed him for a newspaper article. They decided to help each other out of their respective problems by entering into a fake engagement. As might be expected, they end up falling for each other. While the plot may seem rather formulaic, the issues they run into along the way are unique. This was an entertaining, albeit quick read!

Tempting Her Fake Fiance is flat-out sexy!! From the very first page these characters will pull you in, hypnotize you with their smoldering chemistry and have you dying to see where it leads. Once I got started on this one I just could not put it down, I had to see how this little scenario would play out for these two... hoping it would bring lots of fireworks, and boy did it ever!! Highly recommend you check this one out, it promises to take you on a thoroughly satisfying literary journey!

I love a good Hollywood hunk story and author Julie Particka delivered.
Stasia, our heroine, has just recently been dumped by her dickhead boyfriend who she thought loved her but in hindsight he just used her. Now she has to face him and his new stunning arm candy at a press junket where they’ll be interviewing Hollywood hunk Evan Stone.
Evan has problems of his own and he figures he and Stasia can help each other out with a fake romance.
But at some point what started out as fake became real. But lack of communication and evil interference from outside parties has both Stasia and Evan doubting each other’s feelings.
Also Evan’s priorities are all screwed up and let’s just say he wants his cake and he wants to eat it too.
Will Stasia use her new found confidence and leave Evan so she doesn’t play second fiddle to his career or will she stick around for love despite having to be Evan’s dirty little secret?
This book can be read as a stand-alone and has a HEA.

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley to voluntarily review and give my honest opinion.

Rating 4/5

I really like this! This was my first book by Julie Particka and it was great! I loved how Evan really taught Stasia to love herself and helps her to develop this self esteem she lost with her ex. A fantastic sweet romance that was very steamy and sexy but didn't take away from the importance of loving someone enough to allow them to be themselves and grow to be a better version than how you met.

3 Be Careful What You Wish For Stars
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Sometimes, we lose ourselves in relationships. It is so easy to do; it happens without us realizing this stripping away of our shining essence is taking place. We were loved for all the charm, enthusiasm and fearlessness we had... our partners would be amazed by our strength; our willingness to put ourselves out there. We sparked and shined...glowed from within and thought this man loved us for all of these qualities.

But somehow in the love-rush of new beginnings, we didn't notice or see the manipulation, the looks of disdain for things that charmed before and were now looked down on. Putting him first was what was expected...promoting his career, looking for him to grow and reap the rewards of research and promotion you did on his behalf... these now were the expectations.

Our gal in this story experienced all of the above and then some. Stasia was married to a fellow journalist. He took the beauty and self-confidence; replaced it with an unease and doubt. He held her back, pushing himself into the forefront. In the supreme classless act of dumping her publicly for another writer, Stasia finds herself in a very difficult position. She was instrumental in putting the ex as the Masters of Ceremony for a huge premiere in Las Vegas for action star Evan Stone. This is a major event and Stasia now is going it alone. She will represent her small paper there and it will be her first encounter with the ex.

Stasia has on her uniform... boxy suit, low heels and this is the first part of the junket for this premiere... the meet and greet. All of the entertainment outlets are here and she just wants to do her part, then get out before having to see the ex. Unfortunately, just before going into the room for her time slot...she gets a good look of the "new couple". Her ex is beaming...all swagger and the woman with him is stunning. But Stasia is noticing the woman is not attired like she once was. Instead, she is now a carbon copy of the type of suits Stasia was told to wear.

Hmmm interesting... as Stasia goes to the interview she stays focused and meets head-on with The Evan Stone.

He is something to behold....even better looking than in his films. He has charm, muscles and a smile which could wipe away any pain. Evan takes a look at this reporter and is surprisingly curious. She seems all business with her old school style of writing down her notes rather than taping. She is earnest and asks a few canned questions making Evan disappointed. Evan throws down the gauntlet of "is that all you've got" and Stasia comes back with a real hard-hitting question which asks a personal but not a relationship question. It makes him think and after they talk a bit something triggers Stasia into tears.

Evan has a sister he loves and wasn't there for her during her time of stress during a divorce. He gathers Stasia up, calms her down and she pours out all that has been going on ending with how the ex is out there with her replacement. Evan, relating to the pain she is having, decides to help her get her revenge. The two of them can help each other. She can make the ex jealous and Evan can use a sweet romance to balance out his playboy ways. A win-win for all. They strike the deal...and oh, the performances they put on for the press and ex...

But what is pretend and what is real...this is what we get to find out...

This had a lot going for it. It wasn't too serious and had many fun elements to it. When it did things we would think of, it would reference them as a preemptive strike so it was as if "wink wink"... yes, you knew this was coming and we enjoyed every minute of it.

The sexy times, were just that - very sexy times, yum...

The story plays out as expected but with current, real hazards exposed and handled. We see what it is like to be in the "Industry" considered a commodity and have all the strings pulled so tight...the desire to break them strong.

Both of our characters learned from each other and in the end, I felt pleased I took the time for this romp.

A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.

I love the Brazen line of Contemporary Romances! This is my first time reading this author and she did not disappoint. It is a quick and very steamy read! I really liked the characters in this book, and was rooting for their HEA!

Tempting her fake fiance is Eric and Stasia story. Eric is a rich actor who is trying to turnover a new leaf. Stasia is trying to move on from her divorce but her ex is always there making her feel bad. When the chance presents itself they embark on a journey to help each other.

Being fake engaged in Vegas for a week, how bad can it be? It was okay. Getting revenge on an ex is sometimes just what a person needs but other times you have to look at what's right in front of you.

Evan Stone is very spontaneous. Most of the time that can be a good thing but there are times whenever you need to think before you act. Stasia is one lucky woman. I loved, Tempting Her Fake Fiance.

This is a fun and entertaining book that I just loved. Evan is the Hollywood heartthrob with an image problem, when Stasia, a small print publication reporter, enters his room to interview him. When something he says makes her cry, Evan stops the interview to talk to her and learns about her ex. A plan is hatched and, almost before she knows it, Stasia is on the arm of the heartthrob and Hollywood bad boy, pretending to be his fiance. What follows is a fun tale, complete with all the bumps on might expect, along with the biggest complication possible.

I liked the characters in this novel and found myself pulled into their tale and wanted them to get their HEA ending. Fans of the genre will want to read this one and put it on their TBR list. While this is the first book I've read by this author, it won't be the last. I'm looking forward to reading more books by her.