2.5 stars. This was just okay. I struggled to finish. This isn’t a comedic romantic read which the blurb seeems to imply, it is dark and vulgar.. Couldn’t connect to the story or characters.
The language is viulgar where it is not necessary. Words usually draw the reader into the story but the repeated vulgarity
.shows lack of words and intelligence by an author.. The vulgarity takes away from the story and made it difficult for me to finish..
Stories are suppose to take you away. This story was unrealistic even by storybook standards. Arrogant, narcissistic Hollywood movie star Eric meets too good psychologist Sage and is miraculously transformed.. Confusing, contradicting storyline. Eric is in guise but repeatedly exposes himself. He doesn’t seem to remember his own family.. Though he is newly out of rehab there is no humbleness.

3.5 stars. This has one of your typical super afflicted, angsty heroes who needs the love of a good woman in order to be a normal, functioning human being again. I don't typically like that kind of hero in a romance. And the story was good -- even though I haven't read the series I found it very easy to keep track of all the hero's siblings and their partners and children (something most authors aren't very good at). I liked the romance, I liked the hero and heroine's interactions. I thought the book was on the vulgar side, with a lot of crude language that I found totally unnecessary. The story would have been better without it. The author can write and writes well; I just think this wasn't my cup of tea.

I received an ARC of this book by NetGalley for my honest review. This is the fourth in the Westerly Billionaire series and focuses on Eric. The Westerly’s are a dysfunctional family that was broken apart when the mom cheated and left with three of the five kids. The siblings are now adults and dealing with the fallout. Eric is a movie star who stars in a silly superhero franchise. He is just out of rehab and is licking his wounds by hiding out in disguise in a sketchy neighborhood. He hangs out in a neighborhood coffee shop, where he meets Sage Revere. Sage is a plant psychologist, which entails wondering around until she feels that someone needs her help. She works with them via plants to make them happier. This was an okay, not great book. I wasn’t thrilled with Eric, he was really a jerk in the beginning. And Sage’s job as plant psychologist was meant to make her seem like a quirky do-gooder, but just had me scratching my head. How does that” job” pay enough to afford living in London (she gave up her trust fund from her mean parents). This is an insta-love romance which I am not a fan of. Perhaps, if Eric hadn’t been such a narcissist, I might have believed this love at first sight storyline. If you read and liked the other books in the series, you will probably be okay with this installment.

Out of all of the characters in this series I've been looking forward to this one and waiting patiently for Eric's book to get here. Seriously who doesn't love a superhero. Yeah, I know he's only an actor, but Eric has been such an interesting character throughout the series and Sage is so perfect for him.

Hollywood Heir has a little bit of mystery to it, lots os steam and that amazing family dynamic that we love. One of my favorite side characters is Reggie. Family doesn't just mean blood relatives and Reggie is such an awesome personality, although I wonder how he doesn't get smacked silly for some of his stunts.

Check this one out, it's a super fun read.

I really enjoy reading all of Ms. Cardello’s books. I especially like when her books connect to other ones. Some of the situations might seem a little far fetched but she can make them believable. This story with Eric (Wayne) and Sage was very entertaining. Everyone should have a Reggie in their life! I’m not sure in this day and age, if a Hollywood star would be able to be that incognito or if Sage’s occupation would pay enough to live on, but the thought is nice. Especially in Sage’s case, there are a lot of lonely and unhappy people out there who just need a little kindness. It was nice to see Delinda put in her place for a change. Even though her motives were based on love for her family. If you’re looking for an easy read with a HEA, then you’ve found it.

O.M.G.!! This story is soooo good!! Eric really pulled on my heartstrings. All I wanted to do was hug him throughout the book. AND, when I grow up I want to be like Sage! I fell in love with her outlook on life and how independent she was without closing herself off. This is my favorite book so far in the Westerly series!

Plant psychologist (yes they are real), Sage Revere uses her training to help strangers along the way find joy in their life. Yet one she is afraid to try her skills on is Eric Westerly. There is more to him than she can put her finger on and she can’t help but be attracted to the man with the scarred face. While Eric is extremely attracted to Sage, he won’t get too close with all his secrets and family baggage he carries with him. This new chapter of the Westerly family is filled with laughter, a little mystery, and lots of romance.

Sage Revere follows her instincts, which have led to an oddball career as a plant psychologist. As a side project, she also helps strangers find happiness. Sage has a gift for knowing who needs her help, and the brooding hunk of a loner she meets in a coffee shop certainly fits the bill. She can feel it.On-screen, Eric Westerly is the hottest superhero there is. Offscreen, he’s out of rehab; incognito in London; and reevaluating his life, his career, and his broken family ties. When I started reading I couldn't put it down. Ruth Cardello is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.

I loved Hollywood Heir! There is plenty of family drama and personal baggage, but when two odd ducks get together love conquers all. Ruth Cardello has written a wonderful series. I will have to go back and read the rest of the series because I thoroughly enjoyed the Westerly family.

This book had a much darker vibe than I’m used to from this author. It was still good and still very well written, just darker.

Sage and Eric's story is a classic two lost souls finding each other story. This is a solid outing from Cardello and another strong book to continue the series.

4.5 stars
This was a sweet, easy read. The characters worked well together and the story flowed well. I enjoyed it for the dynamics of his family and I'm interested in reading more about the Westerlys.

I think what made me want to read the book was her career as a plant psychologist. I don't know that I paid much attention to the rest of the description because I just had to know what was up with that.

It turns out the plant psychology thing is really a ruse for Sage to engage with other people in order to help them find happiness.

What I liked about this novel is the focus on the internal lives of both characters, their friendships with their best friends, and the real humanity that Cardello uses to draw the characters, even the truly obnoxious ones. This also wasn't the over-the-top movie-star lifestyle sort of book. Both Sage and Eric had serious childhood issues with their families that molded them into damaged people. Neither find it easy to overcome the damage to become whole enough to be together.

I thoroughly enjoyed their journey because they seemed very real, very normal in their feelings and concerns, and even though romances are by nature very positive and uplifting, this one is more so. I'd definitely read this one and will probably check out the earlier books in he series. The fairy-tale parts of the money and royalty wasn't overdone, either, which made me happy since I was reading for the relationship and Cardello really did well with it.

This is a good book about two lost people that find each other. This book put me through a lot of emotions while reading but I did enjoy and recommend to others.

This was my first Ruth Cardello book. I usually avoid jumping into the middle of a series like this but I don’t think having read the other books is necessary. I didn’t really care much for Hollywood Heir but I don’t think lack of reading the series was to blame. Cardello’s prose was good. She writes well. The story didn’t grab me though. I generally like books with oddball lead characters but I never could get a feel for Eric. He’s rich, he’s famous, he’s had a hard childhood – good elements for a compassionate character but his journey to find himself left me confused about what his true character was even at the end when Cardello ties it all together. Sage is more understandable except her career choice. I like that she wants to help people but through plants?

Fans of Cardello will probably enjoy this book but I wasn’t turned into a fan reading it.

reviewed by Jem

Humor and heartache are an odd combination, but Cardello makes it work. Hollywood Heir is not your average poor rich man story. Eric wears the weight of the world on his shoulders. He's haunted by abandonment issues, family problems self recrimination. All as the world watches. Self destruction has landed him in a dark place. Until fate sees fit to shine some light his way. Sage is a plant psychologist. She may seem odd, is often kooky, but has a good head on her shoulders and an even more beautiful heart. She has a gift for reading people and she can see Eric's pain. Can she help him before he completely self-destructs? A broken hero, an unlikely heroine and an empathetic ear are hard to resist when they come from the imagination of Ruth Cardello. A nice warm hug for the heart.

I have been kinda meh on this series, but I had high hopes for this entry. It was entertaining and enjoyable, and I read it in a single evening.

This book by Ruth Cardello was a cute and light read for those of you who want to escape for a little while. Without delving too far into the plot, the basic premise is that Sage, a plant psychologist (who new such things exist?) has a knack for identifying people who need a bit of sunshine back in their lives. Sage sets her eyes on helping Wayne Easton find his happiness. It turns out that Wayne definitely needs her help but he's not really who he claims to be. The reader does have to suspend belief many times and some situations are a bit hokey but in a good way. This is a romance that doesn't take itself too seriously but that's o.k. because it's a "feel good" book.

Everything about the Westerly family has been a wonderful adventure!

As Delinda tries to change the way she treats her family, she still continues to meddle in their lives hoping to help them find their way to happiness. Although she still makes mistakes, you can tell she is really trying to soften her attitude and communication skills in order to reach them.

This time the story revolves around Eric. He continues to doubt himself and his skills. With no purpose in life or direction, he has decided to hide in plain sight by wearing a disguise and seeking loneliness. After his stay at the rehab center, there are steps he must take to analyze his life and perhaps rebuild his hope for a better future.

Sage is absolutely obsessed by this stranger who comes to her favorite coffee shop every day at the same time. She is not really stalking him, but let's face it, it is close. Every day she makes sure to be at the coffee shop just so she can look at him from afar. This is fine until the day she finally decides to extend a hand in friendship. You see, she has this gift. She is a plant psychologist... which is her way to introduce herself into the lives of people who call to her with attitudes of despair. Yes, she "reads" their emotions and if she is drawn to them, she knows she is needed and offers to help. It is unbelievable but this works all the time. After she works with them, these people are actually happier and unburdened of the sad emotions.

Now, if she could only help this man!

A delightful story with that signature slow burn that Ruth Cardello brings to her books. Definitely one book you should not miss!

I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the publisher for sharing this book with me.

Redemption isn’t an act of god in this book, but a work in progress. This is a story about characters that feel “real” in their problems and perspectives and how they react to them. The heroine wants to believe in people and help others find the happiness and connection, she herself has missed her whole life. The hero is “poor little rich boy” who suffers from the woe is me mentality of so many of today’s real people. The hero stumbles... a lot.... he is an a$$ and moody... he immediately retreats rather than facing problems, but is a work in progress. This story shows a beautifully fractured person who is afraid to trust... and I am not just talking about the hero. I would def recommend reading this.