Didn’t love the book but didn’t hate it. The book felt long at some parts. I liked the development of the main character and her confidence.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for a n honest review.

Well, I can honestly I enjoyed the slow burn love story of Marlowe-like the detective from Raymond Chandler books and Angus- not the meat, charming Scottish guy!

Their story starts at TV series set: where Angus is one of rising stars of the show and Marlowe works as PA of most displeased, commending costume designer of the show, using her as dog-walker, delivery girl.

One bumping accident ends with splashing coffee and soaked t-shirt starts the flame of hate at first sight between Angus and Marlowe and when Marlowe tries to help her coworker Cherry to fix a wardrobe malfunction by playing waitress for one episode, the most intense LOOK she shares with Angus becomes the most trending topic at the Twitter! She finds herself to negotiate for playing Angus’ old flame for three episodes! Wow! See what fifteen minutes fame can do to you!

Marlowe still deals with her past: she ran from her old life where she was an aspiring costume designer but she failed so big and after being garnered with poor reviews from critics about the costumes she’s designed for Broadway show: she gave up from her dreams and dumbed her over criticizing fiancée. She wanted to have a fresh start by starting a new life in the city of Angels but running away from the city she lived doesn’t mean she can run away from who she is.

She is still messy, often frazzled, ordinary, deeply insecure, nail-chewing, hot sauce- spilling, no time for make up and lunch, working class girl! That girl is also deserved to be loved unconditionally. The very same girl has to confront with her past, showing herself some respect, fighting with her insecurities to evolve!

The enemies to lovers trope starts between Marlowe and Angus slowly turns into a beautiful friendship! Marlowe realizes he’s not the womanizer bad boy : that’s just a facade of introvert, bookish, caring man, coming from crowded, lovely family.

Could Marlowe fight against her fears to give their love story a chance as vultures and toxic internet trolls who are addicted to the clickbait are ready to tear them apart?

Overall: I loved the characterization and real aspect of how things work at tv series sets. I found Marlowe a little dramatic and her reasonings not to fall for Angus we’re a little repetitive. The book was a little too long with this repeating cycle. But I still enjoyed the slow burn chemistry between characters and the author’s thought provoking approach to social media and online bullying.

I’m giving my 4 wardrobe malfunction, sizzling chemistry, bad boy loved smart ordinary girl stars !

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press and St. Martin’s Griffin for sharing this amazing digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.