"Just the Sexiest Man Alive" by Julie James follows the story of Taylor Donovan, a confident and ambitious lawyer who is tasked with helping Hollywood actor Jason Andrews research a role. Initially at odds, Taylor and Jason develop a friendship before transitioning into a romantic relationship. The book is praised for its witty banter, well-developed characters, and the slow transformation of Jason from a spoiled brat to a genuinely nice guy. The plot revolves around the challenges they face in their relationship, including competition from another actor and Taylor's reluctance to get involved with a celebrity.
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Has Romance?
The romance between the protagonists is a central element, involving significant tension and development as they transition from an antagonistic start to a romantic relationship.
From The Publisher:
New York Times bestselling author Julie James's debut novel-a dazzling romance about one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars and the woman who refuses to let him capture her heart…
Nothing fazes Taylor Donovan. In the courtroom, she never lets the opposition see her sweat. In her personal life, she never lets any man rattle her-not even her cheating ex-fiancé. So when she's assigned to coach People's "Sexiest Man Alive" for his next big legal drama, she refuses to fall for the Hollywood heartthrob's charms.
Jason Andrews is used to having women fall at his feet. When Taylor Donovan gives him the cold shoulder, he's thrown for a loop. She's unlike any other woman he's ever met: uninterested in the limelight, seemingly immune to his advances, and shockingly capable of saying no to him. She's the perfect challenge. And the more she rejects him, the more he begins to realize she may just be his perfect match…
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Okay, this book was just so freaking cute and it left me feeling ridiculously bubbly and happy.
Love.
Needs more Julie James books, kthx.
Re-read July 2017
Been on a Hollywood romance kick, for some reason, and hit this up for a re-read. Man, it's so cute. The sparks between the two of them... and the snappy banter!... love it all.
I have quibbles, of course. I felt like the "other contender" sub-plot kind of petered out, as did Daniel (the vengeful woman in me would just like to see both those guys get a kick to the junk, I think). But it honestly isn't anything that hurt the book. Really a lot of fun.
Re-read Sept 2018
Yum. That is all. Plus I'd like to reiterate the need for a kick to the junk for Scott and Daniel.
What can you read after
Just the Sexiest Man Alive?
About the Author:
After graduating from law school, New York Times bestselling author Julie James clerked for the United States Court of Appeals. She then practiced law with one of the nation's largest firms for several years until she began writing screenplays. After…
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