Author Emmy's latest book has landed her on the best seller list--a dream come true. And her rising star is about to get even bigger because the book has been optioned for a movie and is set to to star the real-life actor who inspired her romance novel hero. Her celebrity crush seems harmless, until in a PR move to help them both, they begin fake dating.

I really wanted to love this book because I love celebrity romances and I love books about book lovers, but I just couldn't get into this one. It felt overly contrived and required too much suspension of reality for me to really enjoy. I ended up DNFing it, though perhaps it got better had I been motivated to keep reading!

Thanks to Forever for my ARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3 stars - 4/10

This was a very fun take on a celebrity romance. I loved that there was a natural reason for Emmy and Jason to meet (and continue meeting) and lots of "real life" stuff included in the story. I giggled a few times, and really enjoyed reading this one.

Fake dating your celebrity crush? This romance author is ready for her spotlight in more ways then one.

This book was pretty cute. If you love all the tropes you’ll find this book enjoyable as well.

Thank you Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC.

Struggled with this one, neither character was particularly likable and any book that repeatedly has the main characters calling themselves by first and last names for no reason and then saying ‘I’m a guy, what can I say’ is not the book for me. The book dragged at a couple points and then barreled through the I love you’s as if nothing happened.

This book was so cringe that I cringed harder than I would have sucking on a salty lemon. The only thing I kept saying to myself was “at least it wasn’t Fangirl Down.”

The amount of pop culture was incredible and when I say incredible, I mean that none of them are going to make sense in a few years.

Jason’s friends were assholes until they weren’t. Even the women came off as pick me’s.

There was a dance off or tiktok dance overly described in literally every other chapter. Even the grand gesture had an entire page of TikTok dances they were going through. Why is there so much dancing in the book? This character is in her 30s, why are we doing cringey TikTok dances so often????

Why are there so many real celeb names being thrown around??! I get that he a celebrity. I believe you. Having the 3 marvel Chrises show up randomly for no reason just to say their names makes no damn sense? And tom holland sitting on a piano stool looking bored at a party??????? I just….

Some of the pacing was weirdly off too. It just seemed to jump from one thing to the next. Every time I got to them doing one of their dances, I kept skipping over full pages, so maybe that’s why it felt rushed.

This book started out so strong. The talk show with them was so cute and felt so fun. Then… it just all went so cringe.

The only thing that I thought was cool about this book was seeing some of the cities that I live near, being said.

.5/5 for spice. Mention of sex but nothing sexy on page.

Anyway, not sure I can recommend this book. It was rough.

I just love a good celebrity / non celebrity romance and this one was fantastic! And with a romance author as the FMC? sign me up! It was such a fun read and I really enjoyed it!

Freaking fantastic.

I loved this book so much! It's truly the epitome of a romcom and was the most fun to read/listen to -- I had the book & audio so I did both. The narrators, Andrew Eiden and Stephanie Willing, really do our MCs justice and I found it so easy to listen to them for hours at time without even realizing it. They truly brought the characters to life -- and the snippets of podcasts, vlogs, shows, etc. were AMAZING. I still hear the giggles from Isla and Amil when I think of the book! Very over the top, but very fitting. The pacing is perfect and they really pull off both the humorous scenes and the tender, heart wrenching ones. 10/10 recommend the audio if you enjoy that format!

Now onto the book itself. Christy Swift mastered the will they won't they, celebrity x fan romantic comedy! I love that this is a romance book about a romance book that's being turned into a film, and I think it's only right that this book also be turned into a movie so that we can really appreciate it (: The banter is a lot of fun, even when they aren't on the best of terms, their barbs still hit, making it a super quick read/listen. Both Emmy and Jason are single parents, bringing a bit more vulnerability to their characters and definitely some potential barriers to any ideas for an easy romance or fling. Their kids are a big part of their story and are woven in perfectly with just enough presence for the reader to feel like they know them and care for them and to show how each character is as a parent without preventing more serious adult only scenes that build the romance. And the side characters! I love Emmy's best friend and Jason's castmates. They all had so much personality and were really there to support the MCs. The ending has me hopeful for a book two about two certain side characters...

It's a really cute book for fans of pop culture, celebrity romance, reformed bad boys, and a bit of Hollywood drama. I highly recommend Celebrity Crush to all the romcom readers out there and anyone who's looking for a good quick read to end the month on a high note! Or if you're looking for a good book to delude you into thinking you too can find the love of your life in your celebrity crush😝

Thank you Forever & Hachette Audio for the arc and alc via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book is perfect for fans of celebrity gossip. It shows the truth behind the photos and what you read online. This was a fun, sweet, laugh out loud romance that I could not put down. Highly recommended!

3⭐️ !! 💗

Emmy Ellison, single mom & author wrote a romance book about a romance with her celebrity crush! She went viral on social media & finds herself on a talk show talking about her new book & ends up meeting her celebrity crush & known bad boy, Jason.

Some things I loved:
- Single Mom
- Jason’s effort with his son
- Jason & Emmy’s friends / the quirky cast of characters
- Social Media, virality, hollywood culture felt very current & like it was breaking the fourth wall many times
- The twist at the ending & how everyone tied together! Crazy!!

Some things I didn’t love as much:
- felt a little insta-lust
- I didn’t love Jason as the MMC, just fell flat for me & seemed confused why Emmy would be obsessed with him after his past
- third act break up

Thank you so much to Forever Publishing, Christy Swift & NetGalley for the early listening copy!

I love a good celebrity romance. This was almost that. There was very little that was plausible about this while premise (not a deal breaker TBH) but there was no real heat between the two main characters and they did my least favorite thing an author can do: literally several times per chapter, the MCs full named each other. WHO DOES THAT IN REAL LIFE?????

“Celebrity Crush” by Christy Swift is a closed door rom-com about an author, Emmy, who wrote a book inspired by her celebrity crush, Jason.

When an online poll guessing just who the celebrity is goes viral, Emmy is not only thrust in the spotlight, but gets to meet said crush. Chaos and a media frenzy ensues. While a lot of the book felt a little too predictable, it was still such a fun read. I finished it in one day.

Thank you Forever for selecting me for this ARC, I enjoyed it.

Celebrity Crush is the kind of books that you read when you want to read something light and funny, and that you don't really care about how realistic the story is. Was it sometimes a little absurd, to see the relationship between Emmy and Jason grow? Yes, because the dynamic is just so influenced by how they met. She's an author who's basically being pushed together by Hollywood with her Hollywood celebrity crush, who also is the inspiration for her male main character in her romance novel. And then she is kind of using him to grow her following and drive sales... And it feels like the dynamic is weird because she basically already know everything about him, thanks to the internet and social media...

Like, if you stop and think too much about it, yes there are things that can be a little iffy.

Still, I went into it knowing it would be a fun and kind of silly book, which was what I was in the mood for. And if that's what you are looking for, you'll probably enjoy it. It was a fun read, perfect for a quiet Sunday evening where you are just looking to relax and disconnect.

Very cute story-like your book dream come true. Make main character was such a cutie and seemed like a really nice guy. I think this might be a new fave trope!

Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift is a fun debut novel made for bibliophiles that enjoy the glamour of old Hollywood. I always enjoy it when there's a fake dating story and the celebrity dating trope. So, I enjoyed the romance between Emmy Ellison and Jason Connor. The pacing of the book was a little uneven, but it was an overall solid read.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Sometimes it feels like I read the right book at the right time and it becomes an instant favorite! That was the case with Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift!

Everything about this book was just such a win for me! The setting, the characters, the banter, the pop culture, and the romance all had me giddy. I know I should give you something more concrete than “great vibes” to recommend this one but that’s really what it comes down to. 😆

This has a really fun premise, about an author meeting her celebrity crush, who inspired her recent romance novel. Emmy and Jason have an amazing dynamic and their chemistry practically burns off the page. The side characters were also perfect and hilarious. I laughed so much while reading!

This was a book I didn’t want to put down and I was sad when it was over! There are a lot of references to Tik Tok and social media, as well podcasts and talk shows, in the book, which had me feeling like I could actually look these 2 people up when I was done reading to get another fix. 🤣 It’s so well written!

Celebrity Crush is a fun celebrity and author adult romance novel. Perfect for a beach read. Fans of Falon Ballard and Annabel Monaghan will enjoy.

an absolutely delightful, quick read that felt like re-watching some of my favorite comfort movies. Can’t wait to see what swift publishes next.

Emmy based her new novel on her celebrity crush, Jason, and during a book promotion TV appearance, she meets him in real life. Sparks fly, of course, and the two are propelled into a fake romance. However, some secrets and miscommunication threaten to derail the friendship and budding romance.

I liked the characters overall, and the banter was funny at times. However, there were some misses, as Emmy had plenty of opportunities to tell Jason what she was hiding. The secret-keeping trope is one of my least favorite. I did enjoy Swift’s writing style and will happily read more from this author.

One plus was the narration by Andrew Eiden and Stephanie Willing. They did a great job voicing the characters and giving them life.

Celebrity Crush was my first book my Christy Swift. I really enjoyed the storyline and the characters and can't wait to read more by this author!