I loved loved this ridiculous Hollywood fake dating trope so much. And while it was a far too short of a story it was perfectly digestible and left you wanting so much more. I cannot wait to see what else the author brings in this series and in future writings.

I really liked the idea of this story and the characters’ personalities. It was a sweet romance and a quick read. I did feel the book had some inconsistencies (characters being switched, Olivia being dressed like a cop then a robber then a cop again, etc) and there was a lot of repeated sentiments that could be removed to make this a smoother read. I also thought the ending lacked some of the closure I expected we’d get! Overall, I think this was a great book but I expected a little more from it.

This was a sweet, quick little romance read. After a break-up with her boyfriend, Olivia moves home. It's humiliating as she's back living with her parents. Wanting to help, her friends pool their money to win her a date with shy guy turned Hollywood heartthrob Ryan Jones. As an extra layer of said winning date, Olivia and Ryan are handcuffed together. Oh, and the key's been lost. As you can infer, things go from there. This was a light read, and if anything, I wanted more to their stories. It was one you can finish in an afternoon if you just need that Hallmark movie-esque vibe in a book. Thanks to NetGalley for the look at this recent release.

this book was so cute AND funny. The author came up with situations that had me laughing out loud.
Ryan was definitely my favorite. a man who not only meditates, but who invites you to? I’m in! Another thing I liked was him being shy, we don’t see many of those in books, or not that nicely done.
I loved Olivia’s creativity. I loved how she stood up for herself.
I expected a little bit more for the end. I felt like it could’ve been better, more romantic even.
Overall it was a great book, I’d recommend it if you want a light read, that’s also down to earth. yoga, meditation, good friends, not a lot of drama and no third act breakup.

fav quotes:
“sometimes people hide their true selves, even when those closest to them are looking”.
“because i wasn’t sure i wanted to leave town. not without Olivia”.
“we hadn’t even been dating, so why did this feel like the worst breakup I’ve ever gone trough?”
“some pains run too deep to fully heal and can only scar over”.
“you don’t have to be shy with me, Ryan”.

Tropes:
-slow burn
-big star boy, small town girl
-fake dating

It was good and sweet and I had a great time reading it but it just felt like it was still lacking a little more. It seems Summers ends her stories at the happy ever after and you don’t really get to see more beyond that. It makes sense, I just keep leaving wanting more. This book was cute and I liked the characters, but I do not feel like the exploration of their characters went that deep and there were some things that feel like they should have been expanded upon more.

Hooked on Hollywood is a light cute read. An elementary school crush who becomes a famous movie star comes to town to save an old movie theater and maybe his image. Totally a beach read. I liked the characters and the story line.

This is a really cute romance book with forced proximity between Olivia and (Ryan which I love). It has really fun moments that makes you enjoy it even more. If your looking for a slow burn romance, fake relationship, small town then this is your book.
Thank you Mia for this book.

Overall Rating
⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5

This is a super cute romance! There are a few things that had me questioning how it would work and that's why I gave it a 4 star. I loved the force proximity between Olivia and Ryan, it made the quips between them all the better. This book also gives light to not everything is what it seems and I appreciated that.

There isn't really spice to this book so if you are looking for that this isnt for you! This is a sweet wholesome love story and definitely a must read!




All opinions shared are an expression of my own thoughts.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

This is a really funny sweet Hollywood romance. Olivia and Ryan end up together handcuffed for a couple of days. Likable funny read.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

Thank you so much to Mia Summers and Sterling & Stone for the Digital ARC copy. If anyone knows me they know I love a good cute Hollywood Famous romance. Olivia and Ryan are the perfect couple. If you want a quick cute and PG rated Romance, this is your book. Definitely a must read!

This was sweet and a little strange but I loved it, now that I'm doing Hallmark movie marathons this book fits like a glove. Olivia and Ryan get “trapped” on a date and handcuffed, yes, handcuffed with real handcuffs and chaos practically ensues.

Ryan is a famous actor who has a dubious reputation thanks to a viral video showing him on his bad side. Olivia is a small town girl who lives with her mother after a horrible breakup. The two met when they were little since our actor also lived in the town.

With the issue of handcuffs, they have to last five days, yes five days. But I had fun with that fact, the two of them fell in love little by little and I liked that. It was a story that is more than good to pass the time, if you like the small town trope this is undoubtedly a favorite.

Thank you NetGalley, the author and Sterling & Stone for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review 🫶🏻

This was an adorable story and a quick read. The banter between Olivia and Ryan was quintessential rom-com in the best way. I’m torn between wishing the book had some spice, and realizing that the PG-ness was more true to the characters and the cute predicaments they found themselves in. Overall this book was very enjoyable.

If a cute rom com is what you're looking for this book has that vibe. A movie star in a small town setting and good intentions gone wrong this book was an easy feel good read, there were times when the timeline didn't fully add up but all in all a sweet story.

This is the perfect type of Hallmark movie love story. A quick and easy read. Is it totally memorable? Probably not but still very enjoyable and good palate cleanser. Closed door romance (if anyone was wondering)

Forced proximity + enemies to lover = home run. So good it made me giggle. I adored this, Mia Summmers is criminally under rated

A beautiful small town romcom a little bit cliché but overall lovely , great characters dynamics and just a fun read

This is one of my favorite Hollywood romance books. I like the story where Olivia has a dinner date auction with the Hollywood heartthrob, Ryan.
A very sweet and entertaining story.

I would like to thank the author for the arc

They say never meet your idol. But never don’t get handcuffed to your childhood crush - who happens to be a Hollywood heartthrob - and lose the key.
If this book was made into a movie in the early 2000s, I would have been all over it.

YA
Dual POV
Childhood crush
He fell first
Forced proximity

FMC Olivia moved to LA with her then boyfriend who declared he was settling by being with her, cheated on her, and then stole her business idea. She moves back home, and is working towards a fresh start. Her best friend conspire in her favor to reconnect her with a former elementary classmate/Hollywood crush…

MMC Ryan is a movie star finding himself in the tabloids and wanting a break from Hollywood. He quietly sneaks back to his hometown despite it being filled with unkind memories of his childhood, with the exception of his 4th grade teacher and a dance he attended in 4th grade.

Olivia and Ryan find themselves in their hometown of Ocean Springs, handcuffed together, and navigating the small town life while dodging paparazzi.

Ryan may be a leading man in Hollywood, but Olivia was never one to be center stage. Gaslit by her ex, he found her passion and creativity to be an annoying trait of hers. She steps up to the plate and pitches ideas to Ryan and his manager to make the best of being handcuffed, while Ryan scrambles to save his career and brings his new movie premiere to Ocean Springs.

The sock hop calling on Back to the Future with Earth Angel… kicking and screaming!!

The themed appetizers and cocktails post Cops and Robbers themed performance were creative. It made me want to plan a themed party… actually the theme of food throughout had my mouth watering. Was the author a food critic or a CIA trained chef?!

Overall, incredibly descriptive of all things food in this book. Wish the dialogue was a bit more connected.

Man, I am so glad that any handcuff mixer we did in college never involved actual handcuffs.

There are plenty of holes in this story: is Olivia a cop or a robber?, being so stubborn and unwilling to compromise, successfully hiding your handcuffed wrists from the entire town and paparazzi, leaving the hotel after the premiere empty handed - girl where are all your clothes/toiletries?, not knowing where your phone is, no closure around the resurgence of her ex boyfriend Taylor, but again, if this was a 2000s romcom, I would have been all over this because we know how unrealistic these movies were and we just didn’t care.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Loved this book from the moment I started reading. The banter had me laughing out loud, which caused others to ask regarding this book. Would highly recommend this book!!

Okay Hooked on Hollywood was such a fun read! Mia Summer does such a fantastic job making me laugh out loud to this Hallmark like novel. I’m telling you, this read so perfect for a sweet romance I would watch on tv. I absolutely adored the banter between Olivia and Ryan. It really made their chemistry come through on the pages.
Some parts did feel a bit rushed but if you are looking for a light, cute romance, this book is perfect for you!