The Love Script by Toni Shiloh
Narrated by Dioni Michelle Collins

This book has been on my TBR since it came out. It was on my “ 2023 reading list” and I never got to it. My schedule clearing this summer, I made it a point to move this book to a different category.
And I must say it was worth the wait.
The love script by Toni Shiloh is an entertaining story of a would be hairstylist and a Hollywood A-lister. Any story with a trope that ends in “to lovers“ is one I am sure to read, especially when it is written by an author I enjoy. The dynamic between Nivea and Lamont is heartwarming. There were several moments where Lamont definitely fulfilled the swoon worthy category. And miss Rosie – she is a doll. She reminded me of one of my favorite aunts.

Dioni Michelle Collins was the narrator that I had never heard before. She did wonderfully delivering the story. i’m just not sure I like the rhythm of her pacing. They were certain elements that were noticeable to me that might’ve gotten on my nerves a little, like the pausing in the middle of a sentence. It might be a normal thing, but I’ve never noticed it as much as I did in this story.

There is no question that Shiloh is not a phenomenal author. I saw her talent eight years ago when we collaborated on a project. She and I were just starting out. The Lord is definitely blessed her over the years.

After meeting Nevaeh Richards and Lamon' Booker in A Run at Love and once I meet them i knew that I had to read their story. And I was not disappointed Their story was so sweet and faith filled. .

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

The Love Script is a contemporary romance written by Toni Shiloh. It is book one in the Love in the Spotlight series. These books do not have to be read in order to enjoy them.

Summary: Nevaeh Richards is a hairstylist working hard to make ends meet while waiting for her big break as a movie stylist.

But when the paparazzi takes a misleading photo of her with Lamont Booker-one of Hollywood’s leading men-she and Lamont are left scrambling to save both their careers from the gossip mills.

How far are each of them willing to go to save their reputations?

It’s time for a fake relationship with no strings attached…that shouldn’t cause any problems-right?

My Thoughts: I liked this one. There was a unique angle to the plot, the characters were relatable, and there were some good twists and turns throughout.

I really enjoyed how Nevaeh and Lamont worked through their problems (albeit using a pretty crazy solution!) while still doing their best to maintain their Christian character and morals.

This was a fun read, with a good, light romance, and I would definitely read it again-the sign of a good book for sure!

I would like to thank Bethany House for providing me with a free digital copy of this book in exchange for my review. Thank you!

My friends and I interviewed Toni Shiloh about this title here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9n0YsxJhtM

Wow! The Love Script has everything I love about a Toni Shiloh book – swoony romance, witty banter, and a strong faith thread. Shiloh has written a fun couple thrust into a fake relationship. Neveah is sweet and sassy and very real. Lamont Booker, People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive and Hollywood actor with a moral code, is the perfect hero. The journey from fake to real is funny, charming, and realistic. What would happen if a celebrity and a not-so- famous hairstylist fell in love for real? The Love Script gives the reader an entertaining look at one of the possibilities.

Shiloh’s inclusion of text messages between Neveah and Lamont and Lamont and his guy friends are a fun addition to the book. I enjoyed the way the author gave insight into the character’s thoughts through these texts as well as through narration. It is a great way to introduce other characters who will appear in subsequent books in the Love in the Spotlight series.

Shiloh is a master at including the characters’ faith stories as an integral part of her books. I love the way she incorporates the faith thread into her books in such a seamless way. It is just a part of who the characters are. Shiloh never comes across as preachy, but is unapologetically Christian.

I think that Toni Shiloh is wonderful voice in the contemporary Christian fiction market. I recommend this book and look forward to the other books in this series.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

I thought this book handled the fake dating concept so well, which is tricky to do considering it's a Christian fiction title. I liked both leads and the development of their relationship. I could see this being made into a Hallmark-like movie.

This novel is equal parts relationship fiction and swoony romance, with faith being front and center. Nevaeh and Lamont's journey from acquaintances to friends to a "real" couple is not rushed, which helps with the pace and the introduction of other topics and characters. Relevant issues like body image, toxicity in the media, and living your convictions will give readers something to consider and discuss. Shiloh, winner of the Christy Award for Contemporary Romance in 2023 for another title, has started a new series for numerous readers' to-be-read piles.

Thanks to Bethany House Publishers and NetGalley for the e-galley. I listened to the audiobook on Audible for this review.
My reviews and ratings are my own.

4.5/5.0

The Love Script by Toni Shiloh was such a fun rom com. I loved how this book was unapologetically Christian and yet written with such grace. The message was clear and well written. I particularly loved how the main characters stood up for purity before marriage. The celebrity romance and all the unavoidable consequences made this such a fun read overall. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

Sweet story! I thoroughly enjoyed this fake-relationship-to-more story. The characters are so lovable, the storyline had me turning pages, fun movie references, and a strong faith thread is woven throughout this romantic comedy. Perfect for fans of Bethany Turner!

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read an early copy. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book. I'm always a fan of celebrity romances. I enjoyed the journey the characters went through in trying to figure out how to show a Christian relationship in a secular world.

The Love Script
by Toni Shiloh
Pub Date 01 Aug 2023
Bethany House,Bethany House Publishers
Christian| General Fiction \(Adult\)| Romance



Bethany House and Netgalley provided me with a copy of The Love Script:


A Hollywood hair stylist, Nevaeh Richards:


Nevaeh Richards loves making celebrities shine, but prefers to stay behind her stylist chair, where no one notices. When a photo of Nevaeh and Hollywood A-lister Lamont Booker goes viral, her quiet life becomes the top trending topic.


The latest silver screen heartthrob.

The bold faith of Lamont Booker has gained him a platform, and the authenticity of his faith is well known. But the tabloids make the world doubt everything he says. His reputation on the line, he's forced to consider a fake relationship-something he'd never considered before.



An off-script love story.

Nevaeh and Lamont must prove their scripted romance is more than just an act with their careers at stake. Can Nevaeh trust her heart in a world where nothing is as it seems?


I give The Love Script five out of five stars!

Happy Reading!

i think this is more of a “it’s not you, it’s me” thing. i really wanted to like this bc i love fake dating, but this was sooooo slow moving and the christian aspect was more than i like. it didn’t let me connect with the characters and completely took me out of the story. unfortunately, i didn’t really care how the story as a whole went.

thank you to bethany house for a gifted copy. my thoughts are my own.

This was my first Toni Shiloh and it will not be the last! I love a fake dating trope and this was done so well. Nevaeh is outgoing and engaging while Lamont was honest and authentic in the land of Hollywood. Their relationship starts as a ploy to maintain their reputations and turns into so much more. The faith discussions and the communication between characters made my heart sing. This is so good that everyone should read it.

I received an arc via Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.

Highly recommend. I had the opportunity to read an ARC copy. Toni is one of my favorite authors and never disappoints. I love how she weaves her stories to keep the reader engaged until the very end.

I enjoyed reading The Love Script, set in Hollywood, California. Nevaeh is a hair stylist and makeup artist who wants to land a key stylist role on a movie or tv series. To supplement her stylist income, she works in a hair salon and visits clients in their homes. Her home visits include a client recovering from cancer who happens to live with her famous Hollywood actor son.

Lamont Booker is known as SMA (sexiest man alive) and Nevaeh is one of his biggest fans. She jumps at the opportunity to look after Lamont’s mom’s hair needs when he approaches her while working together on a set. Nevaeh is the invisible help in his home who Lamont doesn’t notice until a photo of them together is misrepresented and threatens his livelihood.

Lamont is a Christian who has made a public celibacy pact. When his agent proposes that Lamont starts a fake relationship with Navaeh to save Lamont’s endorsement deals and stop him being cancelled, he views it as a logical answer to his problems. Nevaeh’s life is turned upside down after she’s outed as Lamont’s girlfriend.

I loved how the fake relationship trope played out in the story. The morality clauses in Lamont’s contracts had unintended consequences. At the core of their fake relationship is a lie that they announced to the world. In a Christian romance, that deception needs to be addressed, and the consequences played out in the story. As a result, Lamont and Nevaeh’s faith is challenged as they spend time together and fall in love for real.

The body positivity message in the story is fantastic. Nevaeh is not a skinny Hollywood starlet, and the expectations that Lamont should be paired with someone who meets society’s perceptions of beauty and body type is explored in the story. I recommend The Love Script to contemporary romance readers who like compelling fake relationship romances set in the Hollywood celebrity world with a strong faith element in the story.

Many thanks to Net Galley and Bethany House for the advanced reader copy.

I read this for a book tour and I enjoyed the premise and a relationship blossoming out of unexpected situation. Loved this relationship for them.

Over the last year, I’ve become a fan of Toni Shiloh’s endearing characters and strong faith themes. Even so, I wasn't sure I’d enjoy "The Love Script" as it centers around one of my least favorite tropes—fake dating.

This trope simply isn't my cup of tea, but since Shiloh had previously managed to win me over on another trope I normally dislike (bad-boy-turned-good in "To Win a Prince"), I was willing to give the book a shot.

Dear reader, I'm pleased to report that Toni Shiloh has done it again!

Somehow, she took the fake dating trope, turned it on its head, and penned a beautifully developed and completely believable romance I couldn't help but enjoy.

"The Love Script" is a faith-filled, thought-provoking novel with timely pop culture references, delightful buddy banter, and a loveable cast of characters readers will be eager to revisit in the upcoming sequel.

If you've yet to enjoy a fake dating book, "The Love Script" might just flip the script for you on this popular romance trope.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own honest opinion.

A contemporary Christian romance, The Love Script by Toni Shiloh delivered in so many ways! If you’re looking for a cute romance that will have you swooning over not just the characters and romance, but the relatability, then this is for you.

Meet Nevaeh. She’s a hairstylist, and she finally landed a major client: the mother of Lamont Booker, one of Hollywood’s most prominent actors. Meet Lamont. He adores his mother, so he takes notice when her new hairstylist is fixing soup when she’s under the weather. One thing leads to another, and a photograph sets social media on fire. It’s not what it seems… or is it?

This was my first read from Shiloh and I cannot wait to devour more. I found this story to be a refreshing example of people truly living their faith, and dealing with both the challenges and outside pressures that come from this. I try to do the same, and by golly it’s not easy in today’s world. This book is a terrific example of a strong female lead who isn’t afraid to stand up for herself, be her true authentic self, and have values even when others scoff. Shiloh demonstrates how to work through feelings with her characters and it really added a warm layer to the story.

This is one I would recommend to teens and young adults, as the messages and themes are terrifically on-point. It’s inspirational yet achievable, and I cannot wait for the next book in the series! Shiloh is now an auto-buy author for me, so clearly it’s coming highly recommended!

I think the romance could have brought me in but literally at every conflict, all that happened was "I'll pray for you"