How exciting to have your book made into a movie! How embarrassing to have the star overhear your opinion of him. How fun to see how Chloe and Liam handle this situation. This made for an interesting and entertaining story, that I thoroughly enjoyed. This is a wonderful story with great characters. I received this book from NetGalley, but my opinion is my own.

Love, Unscripted, by Denise Hunter, is the story of author Chloe Anderson as she works with Hollywood studios to bring her novel to the silver screen. Chloe wrote her bestselling debut novel, Beneath the Summer Skies, after an intense heart break. Chloe has based her leading man, Ledger, on all the characteristics she looks for in a man. It may be lofty, but Ledger is her ideal. When tabloid bad boy Liam Hamilton is given the role, Chloe is not kind with her reaction not knowing she is on speaker phone and Liam is on the call. As he has already accepted this part, Chloe angsts that he cannot possibly portray the character accurately.

When Liam arrives in Stillwater, NC, well before filming begins, he encounters Chloe in a crazy afternoon meeting and they decide to call a truce leading to an unlikely alliance to help each other. From this point a beautiful story unfolds as two improbable people begin an unexpected adventure.

Again Ms. Hunter has written a lovely book about real people finding their ways in an often unkind world. This book looks inadvertently at the negative effects of social media and tabloids and the dangers of the anonymous comments sending daggers to the hearts of real people. This is currently a very serious social problem that has been well addressed. Ms. Hunter has presented a well scripted story that I very much enjoyed and do recommend!

Love, Unscripted ⭐⭐⭐⭐by Denise Hunter
Release Date: March 12, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Denise Hunter has another great book for readers to enjoy.
A fake relationship with a twist. The characters aren’t perfect which makes it relatable and keeps you interested throughout the entire book
4 stars

Another great story from the author!

Chloe and Liam don't start off on the best foot, since Chloe is rather frank about what she thinks of him as the actor to portray her character. It gets even funnier when they meet in person on the street in Stillwater.
Despite these missteps, they agree to a public fake relationship that will benefit both of them, to repair his image and to boost hers. Of course, not everything goes as planned.

I liked Liam better than Chloe as he came across as more genuine and invested.

One not to miss.
I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

When I pick up a book by Denise Hunter, I know that I am in for a beautiful love story... and Love, Unscripted absolutely did not disappoint.

Chloe and Liam did not exactly get off on the right foot. He is an actor with a bad-boy reputation, signed to play the lead in the movie being made from her novel... and she is NOT pleased with the selection and is quick to let her opinion be known. When they wind up in a PR relationship to help with his reputation for the better of the movie, she quickly learns that there is a lot more than the man in the tabloids. These two drew me in right away--- from their hilarious meeting (both in person and over the phone) to the amazing chemistry, I couldn't help but love them. Both of them are imperfect characters with histories that make them hesitant to fully trust and I loved watching them grow as the story went on. I loved the message that it's not about perfection, but about finding the right one for you... and that certainly came through in their story. It was beautifully written and heartfelt, keeping me thoroughly invested in these characters right to the very end.

If you enjoy a good Hallmark-like romance, this is certainly one to check out.

**I received a complimentary copy for consideration. All opinions are my own.

Meu primeiro contato com Denise Hunter foi ano passado e eu gostei bastante, ainda que tenha sido numa série em andamento. Assim, foi ainda melhor ter a chance agora de ler algo em volume único dela, e novamente pude atestar a leveza de temas e narrativa dela, bem como uma criação bacana de personagens que, mesmo não cativando aos montes, entretém conforme a história pede.

Enredos com o background de Hollywood e afins podem dar muito certo ou muito errado comigo - vai de como o autor desenvolve, e nesse caso prefiro quando o fazem de forma a focar nos personagens, e não nas tretas do mundo da fama e, ainda que tenha iniciado assim, Love, Unscripted realmente focou mais para o lado dos protagonistas, Chloe e Liam, de uma forma que prendeu mais minha atenção e me convenceu não só do romance, mas mesmo até amizade que nascia ali entre eles. É legal acompanhar a forma como, sem estereótipos, Liam desarma os preconceitos de Chloe e vice-versa, quando ela trabalha com ele à respeito de seu personagem queridinho. Tudo se desdobra de uma forma palpável, com o pano de fundo de gravações do filme e do acordo só somando à trama, e definitivamente nos fazendo querer saber mais e mais de como tudo se desenrolará.

Da metade pro final, em especial, todos leitura me pegou ainda mais e, ainda que, ao fim, não tenha sido 5 estrelas ou favorito, não deixou de cumprir com o plot e entregar um romance mais maduro e ao mesmo tempo leve, fofo, sem hot, com clichês na medida certa na relação inusitada que envolve os protagonistas, é mesmo até um ou outro secundário por entre outros temas trabalhados no livro, principalmente no âmbito familiar de Chloe e de Liam.

É uma leitura tranquila, com eventuais momentos de tensão aqui e ali, mas nada grandioso, e sem reais antagonistas para atrapalhar ou irritar, o que foi ótimo rs. Seria uma boa escolha para trazerem a autora para o Brasil, espero que não deixem a oportunidade passar, romance clean é com ela mesmo!

I really enjoyed this book which was a favorite trope of mine, enemies to lovers. The characters were well written. The small town setting is another favorite of mine. The storyline was fun and kept me enthralled throughout. Once I started this book, I didn't stop until the last page.

I loved this book. The characters are fun but flawed, and there is some solid character development throughout the story. The plot is entertaining - a debut novel that is going to be made into a movie with the lead male character being played by an actor with the wrong reputation. There are some true laugh out loud moments which offset some of the serious personal family issues both main characters have to deal with.

This is listed as Christian fiction, but God is barely mentioned so I would consider this more clean romance.

Recommended for anyone looking for a great beach read.

Family friendly.

Great beach read! An easy read, with likeable characters. Chloe had the image of the perfect guy for leading part in the movie created from her best selling novel. Liam was the exact opposite in her mind. Sparks fly when Chloe and Liam meet but not the good kind. With both having past hurts, there are many ups and downs in this enjoyable story. Recommended.

This was another nice romantic book by this author. Every book I’ve read by her has been good.
It was probably a bit predictable but a good story nonetheless the less. Perfect to loose yourself in
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

Even though I pretty much knew from the beginning what the outcome would be, I loved this book. Chloe is so down to earth and good. Liam is misunderstood and wants to be seen in a new light. I loved their first 'meeting' over the phone and the first meeting in person. So many great moments in this book. This is a sweet romance that will leave you feeling uplifted.

Denise Hunter novels make me happy. I loved some more than others and this novel is definitely in the “love much” pile. There’s something about Liam that totally drew me in - maybe I was googly-eyed over his star status. Or maybe I was won over by his down-to-earth and normal personality, not to mention his swoon-worthy romantic heart though he tries really hard not to fall in love.
And Chloe is so lovable and incredibly cute. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud every time she did something embarrassing or corny. Her best friend and her brother were fun supporting characters and I wish they could have gotten their own book.

It’s a perfect beach read that will have you sighing in contentment by the end. I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Thomas Nelson via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.

This was a fun read about two people from very different worlds thrown together under false pretenses. Liam is an actor and Chloe is an author whose book is being made into a movie with Liam as the star. He is cast as the perfect man that Chloe has created. Liam has a bit of a "bad boy" image breaking hearts that his manager wants to change. Liam and Chloe enter into an agreement to have a "fake" relationship to improve Liam's image and to give Chloe the creative control over the image that Liam projects on screen as Chloe's perfect man. This plan backfires on them in many different ways. This book is about forgiveness, betrayal, second chances and unlikely love. I received a complimentary copy of this book but wasn't required to leave a review.

The main character Chloe pinned down a hero in her novel every reader loved. I felt Denise Hunter did the same with Liam. He had his bad reputation and struggles, but he made my heart soft without trying – his quirkiness, and caring heart just broke down any barriers.

Chloe, with her tendency to say things before she thinks caused for interesting interactions between her and Liam, but also caused some misunderstandings.

Though the misunderstandings and miscommunication did frustrate me, the back story of both Liam and Chloe, their past hurts which lead so some series insecurities and fears, made this not just feel like the same romance plot, but real issues real couples need to work through.

Fans of Denise Hunter will not be disappointed, and readers who enjoy contemporary romance stories will close this book with a smile remaining on their face.

Love Unscripted is a sweet romance of convenience. Liam needs to prepare his Hollywood bad boy reputation while Chloe needs to make sure he doesn't mess up bringing her perfect hero to life. In order to accomplish both goals, she reluctantly agrees to a fake relationship with him. You can imagine how the story goes. What I loved about this story is that both Liam and Chloe have a background that makes them reluctant to fully give their heart to another. Chloe pulls back and Liam won't let himself go there. Yet with each other, for the first time, the risk feels like it might be worth it. There's the usual round of challenges and reasons to force them a part, but because this is a Denise Hunter romance, the characters and community are so richly drawn it kept me engaged from the beginning. I truly enjoyed this novel and recommend it to those who are looking for a romance that will fulfill the promise of a Happily Ever After while surviving bumps along the road.

Love Unscripted
Denise Hunter
March 12, 2024

Writing a book is no easy task but Chloe Anderson releases her first book, Beneath the Summer Skies. With each day, week, she watches as the sales grow. It seems like overnight when Simone, a movie producer from LA calls to speak with her about the possible production of a film based on the book. To top it off, the movie is set to be shot in Stillwater Bay, North Carolina, her hometown. Chloe could not help but think about the players; who would be cast in the featured roles? When all the actors, directors, and many, many assorted staff had arrived on set she was excited but a bit overwhelmed about Liam Hamilton, the star who was picked to play the lead, Ledger Ford. He was quite the actor; good looking, tall, blue eyes yet a Hollywood player. She would have picked a more down to earth performer.
Love Unscripted will be published by Thomas Nelson of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc on March 12, 2024. I was able to read the ARC of Denise Hunter’s latest novel via NetGalley. I appreciate Thomas Nelson allowing me to read and review Hunter’s new book. I have read all of her work and always enjoyed it. Love Unscripted is a delightful romantic story that depicts the journey of an actor and writer from book to film. It shows the hassles, problems, and wonderful scenes that lead to the courtship of the lead characters. Along the way there are doubts and secrets that need to be settled. It is a fun read. I highly encourage Hunter’s readers as well as those who are new to her novels to read Love Unscripted. Do enjoy!

Chloe Anderson is a debut author. She has written a book about the perfect man and it is selling like hot cakes. It has also been picked up to be made into a movie. Liam Hamilton is an A-list actor with a dubious reputation. He has been chosen as a last resort. From the moment they meet, sparks are flying. She doesn't want him on the film and he is determined to win her over. Little did she realize the bargain she was making. It was the Summer of falling in love. Real life has a way of testing you. You fail and you win. In the end, love wins

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

After a bad breakup, Chloe Anderson puts pen to paper and creates the perfect boyfriend in a heart wrenching romance, that leads to the production of major motion picture. However, the lead male character turns out to be Liam Hamilton, a man known to be everything that she does not want. Yet when Chloe makes this abundantly clear to the executive producer during a phone call, little does she know that Liam is listening in. With Liam’s reputation already on the rocks, his agent concocts a PR plan to upgrade Liam’s image while putting the story—and the film—in the spotlight. Liam and Chloe will fake a committed relationship which will not only benefit him but will boost Chloe’s struggling social media following. Yet as they spend time together, their arrangement soon turns to friendship and a budding relationship. Yet the reality of life in the spotlight soon raises its ugly head, leaving Liam and Chloe uncertain of their future.
I found this an interesting storyline with both Liam and Chloe bringing their past into their relationship and attempting to work through this. As each character revealed their struggles, I could see them developing a closer relationship. This was a connection where each person gradually thought more of the other than themselves, making for a sweet romance.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I didn't know I had a least favorite romcom trope until the fake celebrity dating plots started proliferating everywhere. Even the fantastic writing of Denise Hunter wasn't enough for me on this occasion. Not a bad book, just not my favorite.

I received an advanced review copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

An enjoyable romance, there's depth to the story. It's about 2 people who have been hurt by family who then have to wade through the issues that go with it, trust in themselves and others, self discovery, realizations that appearances can be deceiving and that just because something looks bad, doesn't mean it really is if one doesn't know the whole story, standing up for what is right. Beautifully written and really enjoyable to read.
I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.