"Mission Hollywood"
By Michelle Keener
About the Book:
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: July 16, 2019
What could possibly go wrong?
Movie star Ben Prescott arrives back in Hollywood after causing a scandal with his ex-girlfriend in Rome. Chased through the airport by paparazzi, he jumps into a limo hoping for a quick getaway. Instead he finds Lily Shaw, a pastor’s daughter and preschool teacher. When the paparazzi capture a photo of the two of them together, Ben’s agent demands that he do whatever it takes to keep the story from hitting the gossip pages . . . even volunteer to work at Lily’s church.
Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor’s daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn’t have, faith.
Mission Hollywood is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances.
Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor’s daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn’t have, faith.
Mission Hollywood is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances.
Click here to get your copy!My Thoughts:
As I opened my ereader to begin this novel, I wondered what was awaiting. The title gave me only two clues, the tale took place in Hollywood..... maybe, and there was a goal of some sort ....maybe!! Little did I realise that I would be glued to my seat for the next four hours, so engrossed in this book that the world passed me by. I may have read longer, however my husband quietly reminded me that it was dinner time!
The characters were so vividly and realistically described that I was drawn into their lives so that I felt every hurt, worry, and challenge alongside them. Ben, the handsome, rich movie star and Lily, a humble pastor's daughter completely shocked me with the connections they discovered between them. As the plot unwound, and horrible events occurred that affected both, the mystery became darker and deeper. Someone was out to get them... but who??
The plot evolves with many unexpected twists and turns to keep the reader guessing as to the outcome of this rather unusual relationship that was being blocked at every turn.
Throughout the story, the message of second chances, hope and keeping one's faith through the good and the bad, came through loud and clear. I am eagerly awaiting Book Two !! This is a story that just HAS to be continued!!
This is a Christian romance that will keep you captivated from the first to last page. All I can say is, "WOW!"
This book was received from CelebrateLit. The thoughts expressed are honest and my own.
About the Author
Michelle Keener is a wife, mom, and the author of three books. She lives in Southern California with her retired Marine husband, their two children, and one spoiled dog. When she isn’t writing, she is busy homeschooling, teaching creative writing workshops, or baking something involving chocolate.
Michelle loves to hear from readers and you can usually find her on Twitter @MKeenerWrites or at her website www.MichelleKeener.com
More from Michelle
Why Hollywood?
That’s a great question! Of all the places I could have set a Christian romance novel, why pick Hollywood? It isn’t exactly the first place that pops into your mind when you think Christian romance, right?
The truth is I spent four years of my life trying to become an actress. I was a theatre major in the Los Angeles area and I spent a lot of time in Hollywood. I’ve been down Hollywood Boulevard, visited casting offices, and gone to open-call auditions. In those years, I saw the good and the bad of the movie industry. I saw dreams shattered and hearts broken under the glamourous lights of the Sunset Strip. Years later, when I started thinking about writing a Christian romance, I knew Hollywood was the perfect setting to tell the story of God’s unchanging, never-ending love for us.
Mission Hollywood isn’t just one love story, it’s two. The romance between Ben and Lily is definitely swoon-worthy, but there is also the story of how much God loves us. I hope you enjoy Mission Hollywood…it’s only the beginning of the story for the Shaw Family. Book two is coming in February!
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a Red Carpet Collection, which includes a signed paperback copy of Mission Hollywood, a custom Pura Vida bracelet in red carpet colors, a signed and numbered print of the original painting “Redemption” by artist Charlotte Lauder, a vintage-Hollywood style postcard, a bookmark, and a magnet!!
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Excellent review! This book sounds like one I'll enjoy. Thank you for being part of the tour.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing Mission Hollywood!!
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