The main character Chloe pinned down a hero in her novel every reader loved. I felt Denise Hunter did the same with Liam. He had his bad reputation and struggles, but he made my heart soft without trying – his quirkiness, and caring heart just broke down any barriers.

Chloe, with her tendency to say things before she thinks caused for interesting interactions between her and Liam, but also caused some misunderstandings.

Though the misunderstandings and miscommunication did frustrate me, the back story of both Liam and Chloe, their past hurts which lead so some series insecurities and fears, made this not just feel like the same romance plot, but real issues real couples need to work through.

Fans of Denise Hunter will not be disappointed, and readers who enjoy contemporary romance stories will close this book with a smile remaining on their face.

Love Unscripted is a sweet romance of convenience. Liam needs to prepare his Hollywood bad boy reputation while Chloe needs to make sure he doesn't mess up bringing her perfect hero to life. In order to accomplish both goals, she reluctantly agrees to a fake relationship with him. You can imagine how the story goes. What I loved about this story is that both Liam and Chloe have a background that makes them reluctant to fully give their heart to another. Chloe pulls back and Liam won't let himself go there. Yet with each other, for the first time, the risk feels like it might be worth it. There's the usual round of challenges and reasons to force them a part, but because this is a Denise Hunter romance, the characters and community are so richly drawn it kept me engaged from the beginning. I truly enjoyed this novel and recommend it to those who are looking for a romance that will fulfill the promise of a Happily Ever After while surviving bumps along the road.

Love Unscripted
Denise Hunter
March 12, 2024

Writing a book is no easy task but Chloe Anderson releases her first book, Beneath the Summer Skies. With each day, week, she watches as the sales grow. It seems like overnight when Simone, a movie producer from LA calls to speak with her about the possible production of a film based on the book. To top it off, the movie is set to be shot in Stillwater Bay, North Carolina, her hometown. Chloe could not help but think about the players; who would be cast in the featured roles? When all the actors, directors, and many, many assorted staff had arrived on set she was excited but a bit overwhelmed about Liam Hamilton, the star who was picked to play the lead, Ledger Ford. He was quite the actor; good looking, tall, blue eyes yet a Hollywood player. She would have picked a more down to earth performer.
Love Unscripted will be published by Thomas Nelson of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc on March 12, 2024. I was able to read the ARC of Denise Hunter’s latest novel via NetGalley. I appreciate Thomas Nelson allowing me to read and review Hunter’s new book. I have read all of her work and always enjoyed it. Love Unscripted is a delightful romantic story that depicts the journey of an actor and writer from book to film. It shows the hassles, problems, and wonderful scenes that lead to the courtship of the lead characters. Along the way there are doubts and secrets that need to be settled. It is a fun read. I highly encourage Hunter’s readers as well as those who are new to her novels to read Love Unscripted. Do enjoy!

Chloe Anderson is a debut author. She has written a book about the perfect man and it is selling like hot cakes. It has also been picked up to be made into a movie. Liam Hamilton is an A-list actor with a dubious reputation. He has been chosen as a last resort. From the moment they meet, sparks are flying. She doesn't want him on the film and he is determined to win her over. Little did she realize the bargain she was making. It was the Summer of falling in love. Real life has a way of testing you. You fail and you win. In the end, love wins

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

After a bad breakup, Chloe Anderson puts pen to paper and creates the perfect boyfriend in a heart wrenching romance, that leads to the production of major motion picture. However, the lead male character turns out to be Liam Hamilton, a man known to be everything that she does not want. Yet when Chloe makes this abundantly clear to the executive producer during a phone call, little does she know that Liam is listening in. With Liam’s reputation already on the rocks, his agent concocts a PR plan to upgrade Liam’s image while putting the story—and the film—in the spotlight. Liam and Chloe will fake a committed relationship which will not only benefit him but will boost Chloe’s struggling social media following. Yet as they spend time together, their arrangement soon turns to friendship and a budding relationship. Yet the reality of life in the spotlight soon raises its ugly head, leaving Liam and Chloe uncertain of their future.
I found this an interesting storyline with both Liam and Chloe bringing their past into their relationship and attempting to work through this. As each character revealed their struggles, I could see them developing a closer relationship. This was a connection where each person gradually thought more of the other than themselves, making for a sweet romance.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I didn't know I had a least favorite romcom trope until the fake celebrity dating plots started proliferating everywhere. Even the fantastic writing of Denise Hunter wasn't enough for me on this occasion. Not a bad book, just not my favorite.

I received an advanced review copy of this book via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

An enjoyable romance, there's depth to the story. It's about 2 people who have been hurt by family who then have to wade through the issues that go with it, trust in themselves and others, self discovery, realizations that appearances can be deceiving and that just because something looks bad, doesn't mean it really is if one doesn't know the whole story, standing up for what is right. Beautifully written and really enjoyable to read.
I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

4.75 stars rounded up!
this was such a joy to listen to today! i had the best time with this book. i felt immersed in the setting of the sweet beach town Stillwater Bay in the first chapter. i have nothing bad to say about this book, the only reason why it’s not a full 5 stars is totally a me thing and i just didn’t get that special feeling.

Denise Hunter has long been one of my favorite authors, and Love, Unscripted was one of my most anticipated 2024 releases. I'm happy to say this lovely and sweet contemporary did not disappoint, and I continue to adore reading "bookish" books.

Readers follow Chloe Anderson, who after a bad breakup decided to pen a romance novel, and create the perfect book boyfriend. Of course, other women are in need of this perfect boyfriend themselves, and her book quickly becomes a bestseller. This character means the world to Chloe, and she's horrified when she learns that the movie adaptation has cast Hollywood playboy Liam Hamilton to portray her beloved book hero. To say Chloe and Liam get off to a rocky start would be an understatement, but his manager has a brilliant plan. Pretend the two of them are dating to improve Liam's image, and help Chloe gain a larger social media following. Only it soon appears to everyone including themselves that Chloe and Liam's relationship is no longer the fake dating one it was supposed to be.

Sometimes I stumble upon a rare book that seems to have combined all of my favorite reading tropes into one wonderful story, and that was definitely the case here. Chloe was a protagonist that was easy to root for, and I loved how heartbreak has basically caused her to shelter her heart, and look entirely to fiction for her romance. Liam and Chloe's relationship was truly swoon worthy and beautiful, and I loved as a reader getting to watch each other break through the walls they'd so carefully crafted around their hearts. While this story definitely had its whimsical moments, I appreciated how it also dived into some deeper topics that made a good story even better, and showcased Denise Hunter's beautiful talent for the written word.

Final Rating: 4/5.

It wholeheartedly lived up to my expectations, and I'd love to see this adapted into a made for TV movie someday.

Thanks so much to Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read and review this title!

I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary advance reader copy of this novel from the publisher (Thomas Nelson) via NetGalley. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.

Once again the author writes a wonderful romance story. Set in small town Stillwater Bay, SC. Where first time author Chloe Culpepper not only writes a bestseller, but it has been picked up for a movie. She does have some say in the production and is striving for perfection. Of course her book is about the perfect boyfriend and when playboy actor Liam Hamilton gets the leading role of Ledger, Chloe flips out! Of course Liam overhears her rant and sets out to prove her wrong, but he needs to clean up his image. Mostly undeserved thanks to the media.
Arriving a week early to get the lay of the land, Liam runs into Chloe. Sparks sizzle, but he is all wrong for the role of Ledger. Trying to improve his image there are suggestions that he finds a steady love interest and Chloe fits the bill.
Both have trust issues from their childhood which still is a problem now. As they get to know each other better things change, but there are most obstacles to overcome.
Love the journey of Chloe and Liam! Would love to see their story make into a movie. Thank you NetGalley for this eARC. I am voluntarily posting an honest review after reading an Advance Reader Copy of this story. #NetGalley #LoveUnscripted

A wonderful story in true Denise Hunter fashion, that depicts the importance of trust and communication in a relationship. Especially when the two people have damaged pasts that have shaped every relationship they've had as adults.

What starts as an experiment to help boost Liam's online image, progresses to so much more for two adults who don't feel they're worth loving. Our family has such an impact on how we interpret love and what we deserve. The characters were soot on and the story evokes empathy in the reader.

Although I received a free ARC ebook from Net Galley and the publisher, all thought and opinions are my honest feedback.

Love Unscripted, by Denise Hunter, is a fun story to read. It is well written, easy to imagine and hard to put down. While Chloe writes a book with the perfect man in mind, the actor, Liam, that plays the part is far from what she imagined. When she agrees to a pretend relationship, she is not prepared for what really happens.

I enjoyed how a normal person can write a book that quickly rises to the charts and becomes a movie. I found it interesting to real some of the facts about producing a movie as well as how a person’s reputation could affect his roles in them. I especially enjoyed the parts that tell of Chloe’s family background and how it affected her and her brother. This is a heart warming story to read that drew me in right from the beginning and held my attention to the very end. 

I voluntarily received a complimentary copy of this book, this is my honest review.

Chloe Anderson has penned the perfect boyfriend into a bestseller and a movie. Unfortunately, Chloe believes movie actor Liam Hamilton is the antithesis of that man. Most of the women that Liam has dated are out for something and he rarely dates a woman more than once. The stories that the paparazzi are writing about him are affecting his image and his career. His agent proposes a fake dating relationship with Chloe to update his image. I receive a free copy of this ebook from the publisher through Netgalley. This is my honest and voluntarily given review. I love how down to earth Chloe is and how she starts to see the real Liam. I really love this story.

Another fantastic novel from Denise Hunter! Heartwarming and fun. If you love fake-dating that turns super real, this is your book.

Chloe is an author in Stillwater Bay and lucky for her, she’s got a movie deal. They’re filming in her town. The problem is the actor cast for her hero is the exact opposite of the character and that really bugs her (and she says as much on a phone call). Liam jumps relationship to relationship and she just can’t see him playing her Mr. Perfect character of Ledger. This ultimately leads to Liam asking her to fake a relationship with him to improve his image. What happens if that fake relationship turns real? It’s a story of self-discovery, family and support systems, and, of course, romance! Coming in March 12, 2024!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy to read and review. All opinions are my own.

I always love Denise Hunter and this book did not disappoint. It was interesting to read how a book is turned into a movie. The love story was a bit unbelieveable but that’s why we read books-to escape reality. I definitely recommend this book!

Denise Hunter has written another lovely romance that pulls on heartstrings. with Love, Unscripted. Chloe Anderson is an author with a bestselling romance that is being made into a movie filming in her small coastal hometown in North Carolina. The most important character is the male protagonist, who has all the qualities that are important to Chloe in the perfect man. But the actor picked for the part, Liam Hamilton, is not that man because of his player reputation. The studio agreed to let the two work together to make sure that Liam gets the part down correctly while pretending that Chloe and Liam are dating. Chloe soon finds out that Liam is a much different person that she thought. This is a slow burn romance with lots of ups and downs, misunderstandings, conflicts, and hurts but develops into a sweet relationship. Both have a hurtful upbringing with scars, and this impedes things. The small tourist town atmosphere was written just right with the closeness of locals and fast-moving gossip. The characters are likable and realistic in a great setting. This is a deep story with a little bit of mystery in the background. Wonderful for those who love romance with a hint of faith.
I received a copy for the purpose of an honest review. These are my thoughts and opinions.

Sweet romance!

Stillwater, NC is about as far removed from Los Angeles, CA as two cultures could be, but when Liam is chosen to star in the film version of Chloe’s novel, their worlds collide. From the first meet-cute over a speaker phone to the end, these two manage to work their way through fake dating, all the hassle of having paparazzi dog your every move, and family complications.

This book started a bit slow for me, but picked up fast and flew. I recommend this for anyone who likes sweet, clean small town romance stories. I hope this is the beginning of another great series by Denise Hunter, I’ve enjoyed all of her prior series.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

With a fresh premise and unique characters and setting, Love, Unscripted was a page turner! I really enjoyed getting behind the scenes of a movie star and a movie set. Since the author has had a number of novels turned into movies, I have a feeling she did her homework. This was a fabulous read!

Troupes & Themes
- Fake Dating
- Celebrity Romance
- Slow Burn
- Miscommunication

My Thoughts:
My second novel from Denise Hunter, and she is quickly becoming a must-read! I especially loved this clean, sweet romance. Liam was such a thoughtful gentleman despite his reputation. I also loved all the bookish talk from bookshops, author mentions, book buying. It was all done well. I really enjoy Denise's writing, especially the way she writes dialog. Everything just flowed so well, making it a quick and easy read. I did get a little aggravated with Chloe for jumping to conclusions so quickly with Liam and not giving him a chance to explain. Miscommunication is not a likable troupe for me, but it was done well and was solved pretty quickly so as not to be the main focus of the story.
Thank you, NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Thomas Nelson, for the opportunity to read and review this advanced copy.

I don't think Denise Hunter can do wrong. I have just enjoyed any book by Ms. Hunter that I have ever picked up and Love, Unscripted is no exception. Chloe is an author who has dreamed of one of her novels being made into a movie and now that dream is coming true. Liam is the actor in a main role in the film. Chloe suffers with trust and abandonment issues but is a true romantic. I liked Liam more than I thought I would. He is sweet, caring, sensitive, but also smart and thoughtful. Love, Unscripted is one that I could see as a movie and, even though the plot was pretty much predictable, it was a heartwarming story and I would recommend it to any reader who loves quick reads with a story that will pull you in from the beginning, loves a fake relationship storyline, and enjoys books about books and movies! Can't wait to read another Denise Hunter novel.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson, Ms. Hunter, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.