Refreshing and Beautifully told love story. No smoke and mirrors needed. Pure and true emotions. This isn't your stereotypical Hollywood story. Landon is the "It" man everyone wants a piece of him. He's had to go through some rough times and suffer in silence he needs a break . He is Done. He disappears off the grid to a reclusive little spot in Hawaii and he becomes Lance . Well what happens when a little white puff of yappy fur finds his way to his door. Magic ! Pure and simple . What happens when reality comes calling. Ahh you have to read. I don't think I've ever loved the banter between a man and a dog more before in my life!
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WOW! This book had me from the beginning. I could not put it down. Zara and Lance are a couple I do believe I could read about forever! If you are a true romantic then don't let this book pass you by. I wish I could find more books to draw me in like this one did. I really enjoyed this book and I read it all in one sitting.

This is a romance to read for those, who enjoy the genre. The books reads fast and easy. I recommend it to those, who like to read romance books.

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A.M. Madden brings us a heartwarming love story about an A-List movie star and a young local girl that takes place mostly in a quiet part of Lanai, Hawaii. The story is told in dual POV.

Oh so sexy Landon is tired of the spotlight and needs quiet time to focus on himself. He decides to vanish from his crazy life and finds a great place for that in Hulopoe Haven. This is where he meets Zara, a sweet local girl, who takes his breath away. They find what they are looking for in each other. Although there are forces that try to tear them apart, how can you resist the seductive power of love.

Madden opens your eyes to the power of love, and takes us on a journey. She is so good at describing the connection these two have that you can feel the emotions they are experiencing. This is a feel good story!

Overall, I thought this book was an ok read. I really liked the story-line and found it to be unique. I liked the characters and thought that their romance was sweet. However, I had a pretty big issue with the pacing of the story. This story started off really slow for me, so I had a hard time really getting into Landon and Zara's story. Sometimes, I don't mind a slower paced story, but for me, the slower pace just didn't work for this story. I kept waiting for it to grip me, and it just never did.

Vanishing Act is my first read by this author and while it wasn't a 100% hit for me, I'd still be open to reading more from this author in the future. I think the idea of this story was great and that it had a ton of potential, I just wished the pacing had been better.

This was a quick light read. The premise was good but the book sort of just fell flat. It started off really slow and within the first couple of chapters of meeting the heroine the hero is talking about love. I usually don’t mind insta-love but it took me a while to get into the book and I couldn’t connect with the characters either. Overall, I would recommend this book if you’re looking for a light read that is low on drama and angst.

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Zara and Landon's story is sadly one of those that started out off cheeky and fun and seemed to fizzle more and more as the lack of story line continued to never take hold. Their initial meetings and interactions were done well and started pulling me into their story but very quickly I learned that there was not much else going on in this book. Landon does pretty much nothing all day long as he pines away for the next time that he can see Zara. Their interactions are not full of any type of meaningful conversation and even Landon's secret about who he truly was is flushed out and not even a large part of the conflict with Zara. The couple is very cute together but this is kind of one of those books were you are almost just kind of watching two people live their everyday lives and not much else is happening. Things start to pick up around the 70% mark but by then I was already feeling pretty checked out and the rest of the story just never really came together for me. Sadly, this one just didn't have enough grit to it and never endeared me enough to the characters because of it.

What a love story! This story was written so beautifully written by A.M. Madden. A couple who met under false pretenses, but came to love each other even through everything that was thrown at them.

The characters were so believable they came to life in this story. Their story was breathtaking. This book will make you smile and tear up. Another wonderful book by this author. Definitely needs to be on your list to read, for anyone who believes love always come through.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Net Galley

This was a great book from the first page until the last page. I was hooked from the begginning and I could not put the book down until I finished it. I loved the story of Landon/Lance and Zara. But let's face it the star of the book was Marshmellow/Spike, the little Maltese. The book was full of love, romance and family drama leading to some hard decisions, which made for a very interesting story.
I have always enjoyed any book that I have read by A. M. Madden

I'm relatively new to A.M. Madden's books but I can tell you with all certainty that she has become one of my go-to authors and I'm an automatic 1-click on new releases!

This is one of those stories just grabbed me from the first page. Landon is this big time, sexy and handsome movie star that just wants to get away from it all and "re-find" himself away from all the paparazzi that comes with being in Hollywood.

Zara on the other hand lives on this tiny island that Landon has come to so he can "vanish" from the public eye. Neither one of them were looking for or expecting to find love. And isn't that when it's supposed to happen? When you least expect it?

Watching these two fall in love was beautiful. The way Ms. Madden developed the characters and setting the scenes up with such amazing descriptions, I really felt like I was on an island in Hawaii...I could feel the cool ocean breeze and the sun beating it's rays on my back. This are two of the things that have drawn me to her books. She has the uncanny ability to make the reader actually feel like they're right there smack dab in the middle of it all.

I digress Landon and Zara have one of those sweet love stories, that I love reading about. Throw in Marshmallow and you're sure to have some laughs too. I could say more, but then I'd give something away and I NEVER do that.

This book is a definite must read and I'm so honored that I was given the opportunity to read this book prior to publication.

Ok story of a movie star (Landon Price) hiding out on a secluded Hawiaan island where he meets a young woman (Zara Jobert) and he falls in love with her. Her family has been there for many years since escaping South Africa after a horrible tragedy. Landon has also lost a twin brother. The story moves pretty slowly, too many plots that don't ever really happen and seem unnecessary. I do like the dual POV and of course the HEA. If the first 75% of the book could be reduced, the story may have been more enjoyable.

I was given a copy of this book through NetGalley, in exchange for a review.

I've read most of this authors' books and this was not one of my favorites. I had a hard time getting into it, once I did, it was OK. It's unfortunate, because I really wanted to like this one as much as all of her other books.

This book has great potential. I love reading about the famous hero and the girl from next door types. It's one of my favorite kinds of reads. This one just didn't blow me away.

I couldn't get into this book, a shame as I love the author but I'm sure others will enjoy.

A unique story about a Hollywood Star who takes a much needed break from the lime light and falls in love. And all the hoopla that comes after. Will they survive the media and stories, living in two different places? Being a romance, I imagine that they will get their happily ever after, but I wouldn't know because I lost interest around 60%. I really enjoye Marshmallow though. He was my favorite character lol Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for a honest review.

I really wanted to like this book, but I feel A.M just made Landon/Lance to be to perfect of a guy (book boyfriend). Not only that but the infatuation of Zara's beauty was just too much. We get it she's gorgeous, but if that is all he really sees in her... Yes later she becomes the total package to him, but he still focuses on her looks. Then add in ALL the sex. It just seems physically impossible to have that much sex in such a short amount of time.

I think my favorite thing about this story was the dog Spike/Marshmallow. I have to agree with Landon/Lance on this Spike should be his name.

Slow build up to a slow burn. Movie star tries to hide out for a few falls in love with Island girl. The best part of the whole book is Spike aka Marshmallow you will fall in love with him more than the main characters. Landon while in hiding in Hawaii . Now going by Lance is found by a puffy white dog who shows up at his bungalow. On an outing to find the owner he bonds with the dog he calls spike. A woman yelling marshmallow sends spike into a yipping fit and Landon cant believe the woman before him simply beautiful and far from Hollywood. When she doesn't recognize who he is. He makes it his mission to make her see him before he tells her who he really is.. The story turns when people find out who he is and Zara finds her life will never be the same. Can she handle the fame , the rumors being in the lime light all the time. Sheltered Island and Movie Star world wind romance

This is the first book I have read by this author and I will definitely read more! This was a fun read that pulls you in from the first paragraph.

I feel awful about this one. I liked the storyline but unfortunately, I didn't like either of the characters. Having failed to make a connection with them I struggled to just finish the book.

overall not a bad story. good premise. Good romance.

**I received a copy of Vanishing Act from Random House- Loveswept and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review**

Vanishing Act by A. M. Madden is a wonderful book that shows you the reader that she has a gift of writing that grabs you from the very first word to the very last.

What if you were famous, known around the world for your successes and your entire life is an open book? Wouldn't you want to disappear for awhile where no one knew you? Landon Price has everything he needs except his twin who passes away suddenly. So he tells his agent to clear his schedule and leaves on a well deserved vacation. But when a little dog suddenly arrives on his porch the next morning little does he know that "Spike" the dog belongs to the most beautiful girl in the Hawaiian islands. To have a dog play matchmaker give Vanishing Act some of its best story lines and the side story of her Zara's parents will give you the insight of what it took for them to become the couple they are today.

Zara Jobert wants more out of life than what she has on Lanai but when she meets handsome "Lance" while searching for her dog Marshmallow who has disappeared. She is surprised to find out that he wants to discover everything about her and her goals of being a photographer someday. But his secret real life is exposed on a visit to her sister's, will she accept his explanation or will it take everything they have so far and end it right now? Can she embrace the life he has as an actor or will it be more than she can handle?

I swear the dog makes the whole book but I also know that both Landon and Zara's parents share a loss of a child and will show them that they can heal their broken hearts with a little bit of love.