bookishsteph's review against another edition
5.0
This is an amazing story about two people who have an instant attraction and they can't seem to get enough of each other.
kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
What a wonderful start to this With Me In Seattle second generation spin off. The Secret, the first of the Single in Seattle series, captures everything that I loved about the original and Kristen Proby’s swoony, romantic writing.
The Secret gives us the story of Vaught and Olivia (daughter of Luke and Natalie), the actor and costume designer that meet after Vaughn gives Natalie the run around on his costume fitting . Luke is the quintessential movie star, at least on the surface, and Olivia fortunately isn’t the type to be pushed around, and in standing up for herself she catches the arrogant actor’s interest- and soon sparks fly as these seemingly opposing forces of personality collide.
Olivia is a firecracker, and I loved her. She’s a hard and devoted career woman, clever and sassy. She’s determined to earn her way, and she doesn’t tolerate less than she deserves. And Vaughn is just everything you’d imagine a Hollywood hotshot would be- fame obsessed, selfish, and so arrogant…until Olivia helps him tap into more of himself. She challenges him, and a steamy relationship develops into something more. But Vaughn’s fame is not something that’s easy to escape, and that complicates their burgeoning connection.
This story is a lot of fun, fast paced, and super sexy. We have some great cameos for Proby fans, and plenty of excitement is built for this new series. Excited for this second generation world- and that Proby decided to bring them to the page!
The Secret gives us the story of Vaught and Olivia (daughter of Luke and Natalie), the actor and costume designer that meet after Vaughn gives Natalie the run around on his costume fitting . Luke is the quintessential movie star, at least on the surface, and Olivia fortunately isn’t the type to be pushed around, and in standing up for herself she catches the arrogant actor’s interest- and soon sparks fly as these seemingly opposing forces of personality collide.
Olivia is a firecracker, and I loved her. She’s a hard and devoted career woman, clever and sassy. She’s determined to earn her way, and she doesn’t tolerate less than she deserves. And Vaughn is just everything you’d imagine a Hollywood hotshot would be- fame obsessed, selfish, and so arrogant…until Olivia helps him tap into more of himself. She challenges him, and a steamy relationship develops into something more. But Vaughn’s fame is not something that’s easy to escape, and that complicates their burgeoning connection.
This story is a lot of fun, fast paced, and super sexy. We have some great cameos for Proby fans, and plenty of excitement is built for this new series. Excited for this second generation world- and that Proby decided to bring them to the page!
iuliatr's review against another edition
3.0
It was okay. A quick read but I'm not really interested in the rest of the series as of right now.
I also loved the other series of this author more so I guess I expected more.
3⭐/5
I also loved the other series of this author more so I guess I expected more.
3⭐/5
djacknurse's review against another edition
4.0
Good book! It kept my interest and I liked the main characters.
avid_read's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
greylandreviews's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
A really refreshing read from Proby. Didn't care for Vaughn though.
Trigger Warnings: absent parents and mentions of cheating (not between main couple)
A really refreshing read from Proby. Didn't care for Vaughn though.
Trigger Warnings: absent parents and mentions of cheating (not between main couple)
izziede's review against another edition
3.0
I read the original series and loved it but after that wasn't able to connect with any of the author's other work so as we were going back to the original couple by next generation I thought I'd give it a go.
They are extremely insta, no actual relationship just sex.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine but see spoilers below.
Plenty of breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series.
Spoiler
He is seen several times in photos with other women but it's not as it's portrayed.
There is other woman drama in form of costar.
HEA.
They are extremely insta, no actual relationship just sex.
No intimate scenes other than the Hero and heroine but see spoilers below.
Plenty of breadcrumbs dropped for future books in series.
Spoiler
He is seen several times in photos with other women but it's not as it's portrayed.
There is other woman drama in form of costar.
HEA.
aplace_inthesun's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Daughter of a famous movie producer trying to make it on her own as a costume designer on two of Daddy’s films meets famous actor on one of Daddy’s filmed - and they fall in love.
Shock horror!
Try as I might to enjoy this one - and the FMC trying to be oh so humble and normal…. But she’s still rich, entitled, and well … rich. I just wasn’t a fan because this one was not something they might really be much of a surprise so where’s the fun in that?
Shock horror!
Try as I might to enjoy this one - and the FMC trying to be oh so humble and normal…. But she’s still rich, entitled, and well … rich. I just wasn’t a fan because this one was not something they might really be much of a surprise so where’s the fun in that?
caitieje's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0