Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a copy to review.

I liked the setting being behind the scenes in television production. I liked both main characters but their story was a bit too quick and their conflict was resolved too quickly at the end. I was glad that they included #MeToo but both main characters put the main actors on the TV show they worked on in situations that they shouldn't have been in.

Honestly I wish I loved this book more than I did I really thought it was going to be a lighthearted enemies to lovers kind of book that I really fell into. Unfortunately it was hard to understand this book and I found myself confused multiple times as the plot developed. The weird relationship between the FMC and MMC was something I don’t know how to explain. They hated eachother at times but also acted like they didn’t care either it was an odd book and I am sorry I couldn’t fall in love with it

I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced release copy of this book. This was a great read! I finished it in a day!

I’m going to be very honest I did not enjoy this book. It felt like there wasn’t a lot going on and I didn’t like the main characters. I didn’t even like any of the side characters. Especially the baby monitor part just felt so weird. I don’t like giving books bad reviews, but this one was just so hard to read.

Love, Camera, Action is a solid three star read. While it is a romance novel, it deals with grief, health scares, and weird family dynamics. The main characters’ chemistry was a bit off for me, the romance aspect of it all was kind of meh for me. It was still an interesting read, especially in terms of getting a look at what the ins and outs of a TV set are.

Love this! It's a workplace romance where the enemies become lovers! I don't like anything more than this!!!

I loved the behind-the-scenes setting and the slow-burn tension between Cali and Jory. Their chemistry was electric, and the enemies-to-lovers dynamic was so well done. A fresh, engaging debut perfect for fans of smart, steamy romance.

Thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for the ARC!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

As always all my reviews are spoiler free.

It's an honest 3.9/5 (rounded to 4) from me.

There was a review that stated that they didn't like Cali since she comes in and bosses everyone around. I don't think they understand how hard it is to be a female director despite the strides the world has taken towards women being treated equally in the world today. I think Cali's character is flawless in terms of where she stands as a director. She is calm, patient and handles situations with grace and to be very honest, I hope to be more like her.

I fell for Jory's mysterious vibe and I'm not ashamed to say it. You're rooting for the characters from the word go.

The themes covered in the book make the characters stronger. But I think what I found lacking was the fact that the plot was on strong enough to hold me. It was slightly predictable. Towards the end, the characters were hanging on to a invisible thread of a plot. The emotions were high but the stakes were too low.

Either way it was a fun read. Would I recommend this book to anyone? Only if they understood what it's like to be in the film industry.

Here’s a rephrased version of your paragraph:

*Love, Camera, Action* is a rivals-to-lovers romance between rising director Cali and seasoned director of photography Jory, who butt heads while working on *The Demon*—a steamy, Vampire Diaries-style TV show. Stark excels at "show, don't tell," illustrating Cali’s skill and passion through her on-set actions: directing actors and crew, handling conflicts, and elevating performances. These moments were well-crafted and immersive—I felt like a fly on the wall during production. Despite the book’s short length, both characters were developed with satisfying depth. Their dry humor worked well, though the transition from clashing to hooking up felt sudden and unnecessarily impulsive.

This is an entertaining romance set in the film industry. Both main characters had interesting depth and backstories, and I enjoyed watching them navigate their challenges individually and as a couple. I appreciate the insight into the culture within the film industry. Overall a great read!

Wow, so much good representation in this book. From a misogynistic workplace environment to loss and grief. The characters had such good evolutions that it felt really realistic.

Jory was such a complicated character. To live with the fear of having cancer, I think that is one of the hardest things to do. He's also the complete opposite of Cali: he starves himself because he thinks that he's going to take the test every day, and Cali constantly scurries away food because she doesn't know if she'll find food that easily in the future.
Their love language is really based around control and relinquishing it.

Cali is such a cool woman. She fends of her misogynistic boss because she really likes her job and wants to keep it. She still has her own view of the show and manages to keep that style even though her boss makes comments about it constantly. Also, being the oldest and having to be the caretaker of her family must be so hard. It's all too common in our world, so this problem felt super real. She just wants to take care of everyone, that's kind of her own love language, even though she doesn't always like it.

Their chemistry was so good. I think the aspect of secrecy made it even better. They both know that what they're doing is wrong, but they just can't stop. I especially liked Jory's inner thoughts about this, because he's such a gentleman and he doesn't want to be perceived as a manipulator in the workplace.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advanced copy of #LoveCameraAction by Noel Stark in exchange for an honest review.

Overall I had a pleasant experience reading this book and there were moments I even really enjoyed but at other times, I didn't completely understand what motivated Cali's character choices. I was really looking forward to the directing/filming a movie aspects of the story but I think the author forgot that most of the audience reading this book would not understand the film industry as much as Stark does. It would have been helpful if some things had been spelled out more clearly. I never quite understood if Jory was Cali's boss or if she was his boss so and that made things unclear within the developing relationship.

I was really excited about this one as I love anything set in film/tv and I especially love a female director narrative, but this was unfortunately not to my style in terms of the romance or the comedy.

TV director Cali Daniels goes head-to-head with director of photography Jory Blair on her very first day on set. Sparks are flying on and off the screen. Their chemistry was undeniable from the start. They do their best to keep their attraction at bay to protect themselves and their reputations. There is banter and spice and everything nice. This was a good debut romance that I enjoyed! The audio was great and enjoyable. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the gifted eARC and ALC. All opinions are my own.

This was an entertaining romantic comedy involving the movie industry with a girl who knows what she wants and goes for it, and another person who has rethought what she wants and is not happy with Cali's involvement.

I spent a good time disconnecting my mind with these characters, everything about their jobs I really liked, I wanted to know more, and the romance catagoria more like a “I dislike you to lovers” has been fun.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House for the opportunity to review this amazing book.
Cali, oh I loved her immediately. Her chemistry with Jory was well written, I enjoyed the dynamics and how their relationship played out. The plot was great too, highlighting gender gaps within the film and tele industry without it being too preachy.

This was a cute romcom with a look into the film industry. The work dynamic was actually my favorite part of the plot with the romance coming in second. Cali was definitely a badass - she knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to go after it. I love reading about women who are good at their jobs! I liked the vibes between Cali and Jory and thought their personalities worked well together. I went between listening and reading and really enjoyed the narration so I would recommend the audiobook for this one!

Our Podcast episode is going to be released this week! We loved this book and its FMC! Such a fun romance set in the film industry and written. y an author who clearly knows that scene!

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.

This book seemed right up my alley and I enjoyed it. It felt a little predictable at times and I wanted more character development but overall a delightful read.