"Love Unscripted" by Tina Reber follows the story of Taryn, a bar owner, who unexpectedly gets involved with Hollywood superstar Ryan Christensen. Their relationship faces challenges due to the complexities of dating a celebrity, dealing with crazy fans, and struggling with trust issues. The book is described as a long, detailed romance that delves deep into the characters' lives, making them feel real and relatable. The writing style is praised for immersing readers in the everyday lives and emotions of the characters, creating a story that is engaging and emotionally impactful.
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The book includes themes of insecurity, jealousy, relationship conflict, and public scrutiny impacting mental health.
Has Romance?
Romantic elements are prominent and central to the plot.
From The Publisher:
The first book in New York Times bestselling author Tina Reber's The Love Series-a sexy, romantic read.
An A-List Movie Star...Ryan Christensen just wanted to be an actor. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine a life where fans would chase him, paparazzi would stalk him, and Hollywood studios would want to own him. While filming in Seaport,
Rhode Island, Ryan ducks into a neighborhood bar for a quick escape from legions of screaming fans...and finds much more than he expected.
A Small-Town Girl...Nursing a recent heartbreak,
Taryn Mitchell believes men are best kept at a safe distance. But when Ryan Christensen unexpectedly bursts through the front door of her pub, she can't help but be drawn in by his humor, charm, and undeniable good looks. At six foot two, with dirty blond hair, blue eyes, and an incredible body, Ryan has every girl in Seaport swooning. But Taryn isn't every other girl.
A Relationship That Doesn't Follow the Script...
Despite her better judgment, Taryn soon finds herself falling hard for Ryan. But is their bond strong enough to survive the tabloid headlines, the relentless paparazzi, and the jealous fans who seem determined to tear them apart?
Ratings (7)
Loved It (3) | |
Liked It (3) | |
It Was OK (1) |
Reader Stats (13):
Read It (7) | |
Want To Read (5) | |
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2 comment(s)
This one is hard to review. I'm honestly not sure why I liked this book ... I thought that both Ryan and Taryn were TSTL. They were both hugely melodramatic and over-reactive. And I also thought that the plot-twists were a little forced... I was rolling my eyes while I read. But despite that, I couldn't put the damn thing down, and I'm reading the next. It's like not being able to look away from a train wreck, I guess. And yes, starting the next one right now.
*sigh*
Well, this book was a good surprise.
Actually, the 3/4 of it. I really liked this book up to about 75% when the shit hits the fan and all the crazy drama starts. I know that every book needs some drama in the end but I really didn't like the one I found here.
I have some serious doubts about Taryn. She is not as strong heroine as I hoped she would be. For once she wants to protect Ryan but a minute later she questions everything about him, his attachment and their future together. I got that she had some problems in the past but still, that's really annoying. She just can't make up her mind and she totally lacks self-confidence.
She also has some serious problem with money. She completely can not accept any gifts from Ryan or the fact that he could pay for anything. She even doesn't accept sharing the costs. No, she feels the obligation to pay for everything, even for his things, even if her business is losing money because of that. If the situation was only slightly different, I would say that she wants to bind him in that way, so he would feel like her debtor and doesn't leave her. That's not a healthy relationship.
And I definitely don't like the way Taryn deals with the situation with Kyle. The guy makes everything to destroy her relationship and to annoy Ryan (including telling lies) but after a big quarrel she still finds him sweet and sexy and lets him be close to her. And it is not that she doesn't have any other male friends she can rely on and feel safe. She tells him twice to go away and then she accepts without one word when he comes back. I don't get it!
Judging by the last actions of Taryn and Ryan, I have some doubts if they will be together after few years. The problems they have are really deep and serious. And can't be solved with an engagement ring and a conversation. Taryn's lack of self-confidence is not a thing that can be easily defeated. The story ends with them being happy and talking about the future but to be honest I think they have a lot work to do.
I'm giving this story four stars but I'm not quite convinced. I know there is a second book in this series about the future of Taryn and Ryan but I'm not really into reading it right now. I don't think I'm ready for another batch of Taryn's problems.
What can you read after
Love Unscripted?
About the Author:
Tina Reber got her first library card at the age of four and, as the daughter of a small town librarian, books have always held a special place in her life. She is the author of The Love series, including Love Unrehearsed and Love Unscripted, as well as the Trent Bros series. She lives in a suburb of Allentown, Pennsylvania with her husband and son who allow her to slip away into fictional worlds on a daily basis. Visit TinaReber.com.
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