4.75 stars rounded up!
this was such a joy to listen to today! i had the best time with this book. i felt immersed in the setting of the sweet beach town Stillwater Bay in the first chapter. i have nothing bad to say about this book, the only reason why it’s not a full 5 stars is totally a me thing and i just didn’t get that special feeling.

Denise Hunter has long been one of my favorite authors, and Love, Unscripted was one of my most anticipated 2024 releases. I'm happy to say this lovely and sweet contemporary did not disappoint, and I continue to adore reading "bookish" books.

Readers follow Chloe Anderson, who after a bad breakup decided to pen a romance novel, and create the perfect book boyfriend. Of course, other women are in need of this perfect boyfriend themselves, and her book quickly becomes a bestseller. This character means the world to Chloe, and she's horrified when she learns that the movie adaptation has cast Hollywood playboy Liam Hamilton to portray her beloved book hero. To say Chloe and Liam get off to a rocky start would be an understatement, but his manager has a brilliant plan. Pretend the two of them are dating to improve Liam's image, and help Chloe gain a larger social media following. Only it soon appears to everyone including themselves that Chloe and Liam's relationship is no longer the fake dating one it was supposed to be.

Sometimes I stumble upon a rare book that seems to have combined all of my favorite reading tropes into one wonderful story, and that was definitely the case here. Chloe was a protagonist that was easy to root for, and I loved how heartbreak has basically caused her to shelter her heart, and look entirely to fiction for her romance. Liam and Chloe's relationship was truly swoon worthy and beautiful, and I loved as a reader getting to watch each other break through the walls they'd so carefully crafted around their hearts. While this story definitely had its whimsical moments, I appreciated how it also dived into some deeper topics that made a good story even better, and showcased Denise Hunter's beautiful talent for the written word.

Final Rating: 4/5.

It wholeheartedly lived up to my expectations, and I'd love to see this adapted into a made for TV movie someday.

Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read and review this title!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.

Once again the author writes a wonderful romance story. Set in small town Stillwater Bay, SC. Where first time author Chloe Culpepper not only writes a bestseller, but it has been picked up for a movie. She does have some say in the production and is striving for perfection. Of course her book is about the perfect boyfriend and when playboy actor Liam Hamilton gets the leading role of Ledger, Chloe flips out! Of course Liam overhears her rant and sets out to prove her wrong, but he needs to clean up his image. Mostly undeserved thanks to the media.
Arriving a week early to get the lay of the land, Liam runs into Chloe. Sparks sizzle, but he is all wrong for the role of Ledger. Trying to improve his image there are suggestions that he finds a steady love interest and Chloe fits the bill.
Both have trust issues from their childhood which still is a problem now. As they get to know each other better things change, but there are most obstacles to overcome.
Love the journey of Chloe and Liam! Would love to see their story make into a movie. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #LoveUnscripted

A wonderful story in true Denise Hunter fashion, that depicts the importance of trust and communication in a relationship. Especially when the two people have damaged pasts that have shaped every relationship they've had as adults.

What starts as an experiment to help boost Liam's online image, progresses to so much more for two adults who don't feel they're worth loving. Our family has such an impact on how we interpret love and what we deserve. The characters were soot on and the story evokes empathy in the reader.

Although I received a free ARC ebook from Net Galley and the publisher, all thought and opinions are my honest feedback.

Love Unscripted, by Denise Hunter, is a fun story to read. It is well written, easy to imagine and hard to put down. While Chloe writes a book with the perfect man in mind, the actor, Liam, that plays the part is far from what she imagined. When she agrees to a pretend relationship, she is not prepared for what really happens.

I enjoyed how a normal person can write a book that quickly rises to the charts and becomes a movie. I found it interesting to real some of the facts about producing a movie as well as how a person’s reputation could affect his roles in them. I especially enjoyed the parts that tell of Chloe’s family background and how it affected her and her brother. This is a heart warming story to read that drew me in right from the beginning and held my attention to the very end. 

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.

Chloe Anderson has penned the perfect boyfriend into a bestseller and a movie. Unfortunately, Chloe believes movie actor Liam Hamilton is the antithesis of that man. Most of the women that Liam has dated are out for something and he rarely dates a woman more than once. The stories that the paparazzi are writing about him are affecting his image and his career. His agent proposes a fake dating relationship with Chloe to update his image. I receive a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I love how down to earth Chloe is and how she starts to see the real Liam. I really love this story.

Another fantastic novel from Denise Hunter! Heartwarming and fun. If you love fake-dating that turns super real, this is your book.

Chloe is an author in Stillwater Bay and lucky for her, she’s got a movie deal. They’re filming in her town. The problem is the actor cast for her hero is the exact opposite of the character and that really bugs her (and she says as much on a phone call). Liam jumps relationship to relationship and she just can’t see him playing her Mr. Perfect character of Ledger. This ultimately leads to Liam asking her to fake a relationship with him to improve his image. What happens if that fake relationship turns real? It’s a story of self-discovery, family and support systems, and, of course, romance! Coming in March 12, 2024!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.

I always love Denise Hunter and this book did not disappoint. It was interesting to read how a book is turned into a movie. The love story was a bit unbelieveable but that’s why we read books-to escape reality. I definitely recommend this book!

Denise Hunter has written another lovely romance that pulls on heartstrings. with Love, Unscripted. Chloe Anderson is an author with a bestselling romance that is being made into a movie filming in her small coastal hometown in North Carolina. The most important character is the male protagonist, who has all the qualities that are important to Chloe in the perfect man. But the actor picked for the part, Liam Hamilton, is not that man because of his player reputation. The studio agreed to let the two work together to make sure that Liam gets the part down correctly while pretending that Chloe and Liam are dating. Chloe soon finds out that Liam is a much different person that she thought. This is a slow burn romance with lots of ups and downs, misunderstandings, conflicts, and hurts but develops into a sweet relationship. Both have a hurtful upbringing with scars, and this impedes things. The small tourist town atmosphere was written just right with the closeness of locals and fast-moving gossip. The characters are likable and realistic in a great setting. This is a deep story with a little bit of mystery in the background. Wonderful for those who love romance with a hint of faith.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts and opinions.

Sweet romance!

Stillwater, NC is about as far removed from Los Angeles, CA as two cultures could be, but when Liam is chosen to star in the film version of Chloe’s novel, their worlds collide. From the first meet-cute over a speaker phone to the end, these two manage to work their way through fake dating, all the hassle of having paparazzi dog your every move, and family complications.

This book started a bit slow for me, but picked up fast and flew. I recommend this for anyone who likes sweet, clean small town romance stories. I hope this is the beginning of another great series by Denise Hunter, I’ve enjoyed all of her prior series.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

With a fresh premise and unique characters and setting, Love, Unscripted was a page turner! I really enjoyed getting behind the scenes of a movie star and a movie set. Since the author has had a number of novels turned into movies, I have a feeling she did her homework. This was a fabulous read!

Troupes & Themes
- Fake Dating
- Celebrity Romance
- Slow Burn
- Miscommunication

My Thoughts:
My second novel from Denise Hunter, and she is quickly becoming a must-read! I especially loved this clean, sweet romance. Liam was such a thoughtful gentleman despite his reputation. I also loved all the bookish talk from bookshops, author mentions, book buying. It was all done well. I really enjoy Denise's writing, especially the way she writes dialog. Everything just flowed so well, making it a quick and easy read. I did get a little aggravated with Chloe for jumping to conclusions so quickly with Liam and not giving him a chance to explain. Miscommunication is not a likable troupe for me, but it was done well and was solved pretty quickly so as not to be the main focus of the story.
Thank you, NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Thomas Nelson, for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

I don't think Denise Hunter can do wrong. I have just enjoyed any book by Ms. Hunter that I have ever picked up and Love, Unscripted is no exception. Chloe is an author who has dreamed of one of her novels being made into a movie and now that dream is coming true. Liam is the actor in a main role in the film. Chloe suffers with trust and abandonment issues but is a true romantic. I liked Liam more than I thought I would. He is sweet, caring, sensitive, but also smart and thoughtful. Love, Unscripted is one that I could see as a movie and, even though the plot was pretty much predictable, it was a heartwarming story and I would recommend it to any reader who loves quick reads with a story that will pull you in from the beginning, loves a fake relationship storyline, and enjoys books about books and movies! Can't wait to read another Denise Hunter novel.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson, Ms. Hunter, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Chloe Anderson has no use for smooth-talking, two-timing, handsome men. A string of stalled relationships and a bad break-up inspires her to write the perfect boyfriend into being. Ledger Ford, her fictional hero, captures the hearts of millions of readers and earns her a script and movie deal.

Even better, the movie will be filmed in her small beachside town, and she’ll act as a consultant. When things couldn’t get any better, her agent dropped a casting bomb on her. Liam Hamilton, Hollywood’s biggest smooth-talking, handsome, playboy flirt, won the role of Ledger Ford. To make matters worse, her first meeting with him ends in disaster, and an unwanted photo of their encounter ends up online.

Liam’s agent insists the only way to salvage Liam’s reputation and save his career is to manage the story. And what better story than a fake romance between devil-may-care Liam and squeaky-clean Chloe?

Liam convinces Chloe to team up with him to save the movie from the rabid tabloids and improve her social media following. Now, all she must do is fake a real romance. As they spend time together, a friendship forms—one that seems based on truth, although the entire relationship is a lie.

And the longer Chloe lives the lie, the more difficult it becomes to hide her true feelings—from herself and everyone else.

What I Loved About This Book

I loved the juxtaposition of a hometown girl and a Hollywood bad boy. Readers will relate to Chloe’s struggles with the aftereffects of her father’s choices and the burden of living a lie. Although he looks like a bad boy on the outside, Liam has a heart—one badly bruised by his parents’ choices. Although it’s the perfect beach read, Love, Unscripted isn’t a fluffy romance. Hunter crafts a believable story about two broken people searching for love, maturity, and lasting changes.

#LoveUnscripted #NetGalley

Chloe Anderson is a debut author, and the book is soon to be made into a film. Chloe doesn't trust the man who is supposed to play the leading part. She has seen the tabloids, and they don't paint him in a good light. Chloe has gone through a couple of breakups and isn't willing to trust easily,
Liam Hamilton is tired of the two year old pictures showing up in magazines, especially when the stories circulating aren't true.
When his manager suggests that a relationship with Chloe will help his acting career and the movie success, Liam makes the suggestion to Chloe about fake dating her. Time will tell if the relationship is entirely fake or might just be real.

I have found that I can always count on Denise Hunter to deliver me to a place and people who will teach me and touch my heart. Chloe and Liam's story is in no way is an exception. The locale, the cast of characters and the unique plot are delightful. I highly recommend 'Love, Unscripted.'

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Denise Hunter molds characters with real time problems, complicated backgrounds and families while letting them tell and show their own stories. I enjoy her writing very much.
Chloe Anderson has successfully published her first novel and is excitedly nervous that it has been opted for a movie and actors are being hired to play her beloved characters. She gets off to a poor start when she is deeply disappointed in the male actor contracted to play her hero.
Liam Hamilton is a bit insulted at the author's reaction to him undertaking a major part in his newest movie. He wants to prove to her that he can take on the part and do a good job. His reputation is scarred, and he needs this movie to boost his career.
I want to thank Harper Collins Christian Publishing/Thomas Nelson for my advanced reader's copy of Love Unscripted via NetGalley. This is my own personal opinion. I like Hunter's development of characters and the situations she places them in. Chloe and Liam both have serious issues that they each come to realize as they get to know one another, hatch out a plan beneficial to one another's careers then move forward to a friendship that borders on feelings that just may change everything.
I like this story very much and the secondary characters helped keep things moving along. There is a nice smattering of humor which I always appreciate. It an excellent read. There are lessons here, the first, don't believe everything that is written or said about other people.

Mark this another homerun for Denise Hunter. This story is sweet. It is modern. It is everything you want in a wholesome romance. I hope to see it air on the Great American Family channel one day. This story gets five stars from me!
It is a fast read that is easy to follow. The female protagonist, Chloe, is someone you can relate to and get behind. No cursing or spice for those who love good clean romances.
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love, Unscripted is the newest book by best-selling romance author Denise Hunter. She writes small town, heartwarming stories that never fail to captivate the reader. Meet Chloe, who is searching for the perfect man. But since no such person exists, she creates her own and writes a novel about him. Her published book, a best seller, is being turned into a movie and brings actor Liam Hamilton into her life in a close and personal way. In order to promote the movie, the two begin a fake relationship.

Can you see where this is going? Don’t be so quick to predict the ending, for what happens is something neither of them expected. There are twists and turns that this reader never saw coming. It’s a moving page-turner with a cast of wonderful characters. Love, Unscripted is more than a love story; it is a beautiful tale of forgiveness, of letting go of the past, and of trusting again.

Denise Hunter has a way with storytelling that makes me feel connected to the characters. Chloe and Liam seem to be from two different worlds. Their hearts have experienced pain and loss. As they fake date, walls begin to crumble. Miscommunication or lack of communication plays a big role. Best friends, family, and media influence decisions. Escape to Stillwater Bay, where everyone knows you and life is down to earth, Beneath the Summer Skies. Will Liam and Chloe navigate the challenges? I think you will enjoy Love, Unscripted!