Breaking Character

Lee Winter

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fake relationship romance

hollywood film industry

closeted actresses

emotional depth in romance

witty humor in writing

surprising plot twists

naturally flowing dialogue

slow burn pacing

complex character development

behind the scenes celebrity culture

humorous supporting characters

contemporary lesbian romance

Breaking Character by Lee Winter is a fake relationship romance set in Hollywood, focusing on two closeted actresses, Elizabeth Thornton and Summer Hayes. The story explores their journey of pretending to be a couple to secure roles in a highly acclaimed director's indie film, while navigating through the complexities of their personal lives and relationships. Lee Winter's writing style is praised for its ability to craft natural and clean dialogue that flows seamlessly, creating well-defined characters with backstories, goals, strengths, and flaws.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed and complex, with strong personalities and backgrounds, complemented by humorous and conflicting supporting characters.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is characterized by witty humor, engaging details, and natural dialogue that enhances character depth.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a fake relationship between two actresses in Hollywood, exploring their growth and emotional connections, while filled with surprising twists.

Setting:

Set in the Hollywood film industry, the story realistically depicts behind-the-scenes dynamics and celebrity culture.

Pacing:

The pacing is a slow burn that builds tension over time, maintaining engagement with a mix of intense and comedic moments.

Joey Carter ran with bruising pace to the main exit doors of Martina Hope Memorial Hospital and flung herself into chaos. Rain was cascading down, far colder than it had a right to be for LA. Dodging ...

Notes:

The story contrasts the personalities of Elizabeth, known as the 'ice queen', and Summer, a bubbly former child star.

Elizabeth is portrayed as an introvert, while Summer's character is vibrant and outgoing.

The book includes a 'fake relationship' trope, where the two actresses pretend to be a couple for a film role.

The romance develops through moments of both friendship and professional collaboration.

Lee Winter's writing is noted for its humor and intricate character development.

The novel's setting is within the Hollywood entertainment industry, providing a realistic backdrop to the story.

Some readers found the chemistry between the characters to be slow to develop but rewarding.

The supporting characters in the book, like Grace and Summer's mother, add complexity and depth to the narrative.

The book has received numerous five-star ratings and is highly recommended by readers for its engaging plot.

It features a significant age gap between the main characters, with Summer being younger than Elizabeth.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book contains themes that may require content warnings, including elements of manipulation, identity struggles, and the pressures of celebrity culture.

Has Romance?

The romantic relationship between the main characters is central to the plot and takes a prominent role.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Life becomes a farcical mess when icy British A-lister Elizabeth and bright LA star Summer try to persuade an eccentric director they're in love to win Elizabeth her dream role-while convincing a gossiping Hollywood they're not. Worse, they're closeted lesbians who don't even know the other is gay. A lesbian celebrity romance about gaining love, losing masks, and trying to stick to the script.

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Reader Stats (24):

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Want To Read (8)
Did Not Finish (1)
Not Interested (4)

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