Crashing the A List by author Summer Heacock was an entertaining storyline with a few twists throughout. It is a “fake girlfriend” storyline…but not until after some light mystery is involved. l enjoyed the characters and their differences, lifestyles, and personalities. This was the first book I have read by this author and I would definitely read another. Overall, I really enjoyed this! 4/5 stars from me!

Four fun, witty, rompy, entertaining stars to Crashing the A-List! ⁣⁣
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A period of bad luck has left Clara unemployed, adrift, and worst of all- crashing on her brothers uncomfortable couch. Desperate for cash, she accepts a job offer that has her cleaning out abandoned storage units. It’s here she comes across a unit full of paperwork for a former escort service. Enclosed in the paperwork is a resume for a world famous actor. Intent on doing the right thing, Clara contacts him to return the incriminating evidence. But what she sees as an act of goodwill, he sees as a blackmail attempt. She attempts to put things right, signals keep getting crossed, and worst of all- the paparazzi has discovered her and labeled her as his new girlfriend in publications across the globe. How will Clara get out of this mess and put her life back on track?⁣⁣
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This was such a fun, entertaining read. I went into it expecting a fun beach read (which it is) but it’s so much more than that! This is a story full of heart and is beautifully written. The witty banter and dialogue had me laughing out loud. This is a fabulous rom-com and a book to add to your summer reading lists! For me, Crashing the A-List was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars. Thank you @harlequinbooks for this advance reader in exchange for my honest review. Fans of Pretty Woman, Me Before You, Runaway Bride, or How to Walk Away will love this book!

Crashing the A-List was absolutely fantastic! I simply had to read it and was frustrated when the "real world" kept me from curling up with this book from cover to cover.

Did you once plaster your walls with the heartthrob of the month? Did you daydream about somehow getting trapped in an elevator with that sexy actor and he naturally SEES INTO YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL?

Just me then....

<i>Crashing the A-List</i> is exactly what I wanted from a humorous contemporary romance novel - it's funny, charming, and total wish-fulfillment for my sixteen-year-old self.

The hilariously named actor Caspian Tiddleswitch is so hot right now--he's got a superhero movie, a literary detective TV show, and a Shakespearean run on Broadway under his belt. He is firmly on the A list. (He's clearly modeled after Benedict Cumberbatch, with a dash of Tom Hiddleston). Clara Montgomery, on the other hand, couldn't be less in demand as an out-of-work book editor clearing out storage units to make ends meet.

The shocking contents of one of those storage units, mixed with more than a little alcohol, leads Clara into an embarrassing situation where she's accidentally blackmailed the guy she and her best friend spend their nights ogling on BBC America.

Yes, it does lead to the trope of "fake girlfriend," but it's well-done. Clara's relationship with her bestie feels real, and is the core part of her story. Caspian is better if you imagine all his lines being read by Cumberbatch.

This book is light, won't embarrass your mom, and honestly the perfect summer beach read. Adorable.

Summer Heacock’s novel, Crashing the A-List, is a what I consider to be romantic fiction. Clara is down on her luck, having lost her job and apartment due to a company acquisition. Until she finds her footing, she accepts her brother’s offer to sleep on his couch; it is either that or move home to Buffalo, NY with her tail between her legs. While pulling her life together, Clara takes a part time job cleaning out storage units and in the process, discovers an old, incriminating photo of a famous actor, Caspian Tiddleswich. With this discovery, Clara’s life starts to take highly unexpected turns with many episodes of miscommunication along the way. There are moments where the plot is predictable, yet there are also situations that were not what I anticipated, which kept the story interesting and moving. Clara and her best friend have an excellent relationship and demonstrate how to have one another’s back, especially in times of crisis. Though the book is primarily about Clara and Caspian, her side relationships are prominent and have a direct impact on the overall story. Great beach read.

I received an advance copy of the book from Net Galley and have provided an objective review.

Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock This is the first book that I have read by this author and I did enjoy it. Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for letting me preview and review it. Clara Montgomery(a recently unemployed book editor) Caspian Tiddleswich ( actor/movie star..has a secret past) CiCi(Clara's best friend) I won't give away the story that is full of angst, blackmailing?, laughter, tears, more laughter and I'll admit I shed a few ugly tears and had some dislike for Cas...but this book did keep my interest and keep me reading all the way to a HEA.

Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Entertaining Unpredictable Wonderful characters Easy-to-read Great world building Happily Ever After Page-turner Witty Realistic Tear-jerker

I read the synopsis for Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock and thought the unique arrangement trope sounded like a fun summer romance. A sharp, witty, snappy and heartfelt romance that will leave you grinning.

I ended my dates with Crashing the A-List grinning like a fool. While this works as a standalone romance, I wouldn't mind getting stories for secondary characters. On, a final note.... the David Tennant mention still has me smiling! 😍

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A first for his author for me and it was very enjoyable. Take a young woman and out her with an actor, living within his crazy world and you get a very interesting story. There was a lot of great dialogue, hilarious situations, and just all around entertainment. A quick read and enjoyable.

Absolutely loved this novel! Excellent character development, the storyline was fluid and kept me in suspense and wanting to learn more about the characters.

I really liked Clara and her friends and family. I got a bit of whiplash from Caspian. There was a twist around 40% or so that changed my whole perspective and just as I got on board with the changes the *conflict* showed up to send my head spinning again. I do applaud how Clara handled herself through it all. She may have gone too far to make things right but she stood up for herself when it mattered. Still, the timeline was a bit fast for the resolution. Also, not a reflection of the story at all, but a heads up that this was surprisingly (to me) tame in the physical department.

This is the perfect summer read if you want a hilarious and wildly entertaining book.
I laughed out loud more than once and I loved the well written cast of characters and the plot.
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

Sadly, this is a DNF for me. I rarely do that so I hope no one is offended. Clearly, if you read the other reviews on NG, I'm the outlier here. I tired of the cute inner dialogues of the main character and started to not care about her troubles. I need to care about the main character in a book like this so that's why I called it quits. Sorry.

If you are looking for a hilarious com-rom this is one to read! Summer Heacock is a new to me author and I am so glad to find her. I really enjoyed this book!
The first meeting between Clara and Caspian didn’t go well.

“You’re just a desperate, money-hungry girl lacking the brains to pull off a quick scheme.”

“Well, I think you’re a pretentious, overly hyped prick with outrageous delusions of being far more important than you actually are.”

Through misguided communication Caspian thinks Clara is blackmailing him, he turns the tables and blackmails her into being his pretend girlfriend for the remainder of his time in the U.S. Yes, this is a tale told many times before, but I can honestly say it has not been told with such an entertaining quick wit or hilarious one liners. It is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. Some of my favorite quotes.

“Bridesmaid dress roulette is a dangerous game. I’ve seen far too much peach taffeta to remain an innocent.”

“He’s attempting to be polite and walk with me, rather than leave me trailing after him like a duck. Truthfully, I’d prefer to be quacking along in my own space at the moment.”

This is a brilliantly told story, expressed in a way that is uniquely its own! I appreciated the sarcastic humor and thoroughly liked the characters. Each holds their own with witty banter. This is not your typically sweet and swooning story, although they are drop dead gorgeous and it is definitely steamy.
This is a very entertaining story, one I highly recommend!

This was a pleasant surprise! I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this definitely exceeded everything I was expecting. It honestly could've gone on for 300 more pages and I would've devoured it just as quickly. I can't wait until its out so I can buy a copy and put it on my shelf!

This book was way more than I bargained for! The description of a girl down on her luck getting together with a famous actor and experiencing life from
His vantage seemed like a great light read for a brainless rainy Saturday. This book was so much more.. Clara has recently lost her job through no fault of her own. She finds herself living on her brothers couch temporarily while she figures out Plan B. The descriptive narrative is truly laugh out loud hilarious. The reader assumes that her solution will be to find a rich famous person to swoop in and save her Cinderella ish. This girl has grit, determination and is willing to take a horrible job while she looks for employment. It’s usually hard to identify and actually like the pretty, vapid, girl who either plots to live in someone else’s glory ( money) or is expected to be the arm candy. These are characters that I wish I could meet... great friends, loving siblings, and overall people you can count on in your life. I want to hang with the author because her viewpoint is to deal with what life throws you with an incredible sense of humor. It’s a delightful book that is unexpected and a real treat. I highly recommend this! #netgalley #summerheacock #mirabooks

This is the perfect book to add to your summer reading list!
Are you into fake-dating? This book is for you, this was a great rom-com with a bunch of fun and quirky characters.
The dialogue was fast and the problems that arise in the book aren't too heavy. I promise you'll be smiling at the end of this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Hilarious! The perfect rom-com for your summer reading list. The dialog, the premise, the enemies-to-something more trope ... I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a complimentary ARC. All opinions stated here are my own.

Down and out, Clara Montgomery is an unemployed book editor, sleeping on her brother’s couch. With no bites from the dozens of resumes she’s sent out, she takes a temp job clearing out storage units. Dead rodents, dusty and maybe toxic garbage, along with horrible smells (is that beets?), fill her days as she loads up garbage and drives it to the dump. She happens upon some incriminating evidence from a now defunct escort service, of a very young Caspian Tiddleswich, a now famous British actor. After leaving him a drunken message not to worry, she won’t tell his secret, he assumes she’s going to blackmail him. The story just escalates from funny to funnier as these two interact.

This is a very entertaining, light and fun read, full of good laughs, all wrapped up with a teary and endearing ending. I really enjoyed it and a highly recommend this book

I thoroughly enjoyed Clara Montgomery and her witty personality. She was a refreshing main character, as a strong female who had opinions of her own. I greatly appreciated that despite the situation she found herself in, she didn’t change her character, beliefs, or actions over a man, even one as famous as Mr. Tiddles.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story, the narrative, and the characters. Fun summer read that would also be fun for book clubs

Crashing the A-List by Summer Heacock: A Rom-Com with a great storyline. Don’t have a drink there if you don’t want to do a spit take! This is a book you do not want to miss. #NetGalley Highly recommendable.


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