Chloe Anderson has no use for smooth-talking, two-timing, handsome men. A string of stalled relationships and a bad break-up inspires her to write the perfect boyfriend into being. Ledger Ford, her fictional hero, captures the hearts of millions of readers and earns her a script and movie deal.

Even better, the movie will be filmed in her small beachside town, and she’ll act as a consultant. When things couldn’t get any better, her agent dropped a casting bomb on her. Liam Hamilton, Hollywood’s biggest smooth-talking, handsome, playboy flirt, won the role of Ledger Ford. To make matters worse, her first meeting with him ends in disaster, and an unwanted photo of their encounter ends up online.

Liam’s agent insists the only way to salvage Liam’s reputation and save his career is to manage the story. And what better story than a fake romance between devil-may-care Liam and squeaky-clean Chloe?

Liam convinces Chloe to team up with him to save the movie from the rabid tabloids and improve her social media following. Now, all she must do is fake a real romance. As they spend time together, a friendship forms—one that seems based on truth, although the entire relationship is a lie.

And the longer Chloe lives the lie, the more difficult it becomes to hide her true feelings—from herself and everyone else.

What I Loved About This Book

I loved the juxtaposition of a hometown girl and a Hollywood bad boy. Readers will relate to Chloe’s struggles with the aftereffects of her father’s choices and the burden of living a lie. Although he looks like a bad boy on the outside, Liam has a heart—one badly bruised by his parents’ choices. Although it’s the perfect beach read, Love, Unscripted isn’t a fluffy romance. Hunter crafts a believable story about two broken people searching for love, maturity, and lasting changes.

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Chloe Anderson is a debut author, and the book is soon to be made into a film. Chloe doesn't trust the man who is supposed to play the leading part. She has seen the tabloids, and they don't paint him in a good light. Chloe has gone through a couple of breakups and isn't willing to trust easily,
Liam Hamilton is tired of the two year old pictures showing up in magazines, especially when the stories circulating aren't true.
When his manager suggests that a relationship with Chloe will help his acting career and the movie success, Liam makes the suggestion to Chloe about fake dating her. Time will tell if the relationship is entirely fake or might just be real.

I have found that I can always count on Denise Hunter to deliver me to a place and people who will teach me and touch my heart. Chloe and Liam's story is in no way is an exception. The locale, the cast of characters and the unique plot are delightful. I highly recommend 'Love, Unscripted.'

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Denise Hunter molds characters with real time problems, complicated backgrounds and families while letting them tell and show their own stories. I enjoy her writing very much.
Chloe Anderson has successfully published her first novel and is excitedly nervous that it has been opted for a movie and actors are being hired to play her beloved characters. She gets off to a poor start when she is deeply disappointed in the male actor contracted to play her hero.
Liam Hamilton is a bit insulted at the author's reaction to him undertaking a major part in his newest movie. He wants to prove to her that he can take on the part and do a good job. His reputation is scarred, and he needs this movie to boost his career.
I want to thank Harper Collins Christian Publishing/Thomas Nelson for my advanced reader's copy of Love Unscripted via NetGalley. This is my own personal opinion. I like Hunter's development of characters and the situations she places them in. Chloe and Liam both have serious issues that they each come to realize as they get to know one another, hatch out a plan beneficial to one another's careers then move forward to a friendship that borders on feelings that just may change everything.
I like this story very much and the secondary characters helped keep things moving along. There is a nice smattering of humor which I always appreciate. It an excellent read. There are lessons here, the first, don't believe everything that is written or said about other people.

Mark this another homerun for Denise Hunter. This story is sweet. It is modern. It is everything you want in a wholesome romance. I hope to see it air on the Great American Family channel one day. This story gets five stars from me!
It is a fast read that is easy to follow. The female protagonist, Chloe, is someone you can relate to and get behind. No cursing or spice for those who love good clean romances.
Thank you to the publisher for the ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Love, Unscripted is the newest book by best-selling romance author Denise Hunter. She writes small town, heartwarming stories that never fail to captivate the reader. Meet Chloe, who is searching for the perfect man. But since no such person exists, she creates her own and writes a novel about him. Her published book, a best seller, is being turned into a movie and brings actor Liam Hamilton into her life in a close and personal way. In order to promote the movie, the two begin a fake relationship.

Can you see where this is going? Don’t be so quick to predict the ending, for what happens is something neither of them expected. There are twists and turns that this reader never saw coming. It’s a moving page-turner with a cast of wonderful characters. Love, Unscripted is more than a love story; it is a beautiful tale of forgiveness, of letting go of the past, and of trusting again.

Denise Hunter has a way with storytelling that makes me feel connected to the characters. Chloe and Liam seem to be from two different worlds. Their hearts have experienced pain and loss. As they fake date, walls begin to crumble. Miscommunication or lack of communication plays a big role. Best friends, family, and media influence decisions. Escape to Stillwater Bay, where everyone knows you and life is down to earth, Beneath the Summer Skies. Will Liam and Chloe navigate the challenges? I think you will enjoy Love, Unscripted!

Love Unscripted, by Denise Hunter, introduces Chloe Anderson on the opening pages. Chloe’s debut novel is heading for the big screen. She cannot believe it when the actor chosen to portray the leading man in her story is all over the tabloids as a womanizer. After a photograph of Chloe and this actor, Liam Hamilton, shows up in the papers, Chloe knows she has a problem on her hands!

When Liam’s publicist suggests that they actually start “secretly” dating to temper down the gossip, Chloe cannot believe it when she agrees. When they decide to limit the number of people who know about this setup, Liam and Chloe feel like they will be able to keep their secret safe. However, it is definitely easier said than done!

How will Chloe respond when another secret she has been protecting for years suddenly comes to light? Will the fragile relationship between Chloe and Liam survive this madness? This is definitely a tale that will keep your interest until the final page!

This story is set in the coastal town of Stillwater Gap. Loved the story from the start to the finish. We meet Chloe, an author who's first book has sold amazing well and been optioned as a movie. Liam is the actor who was chosen for the male lead. Chloe has preconceived ideas about Liam and he, being a star, is used to being used by people. These two come to a truce and learn to work together. Their relational growth is fun to watch, and has some sad spots as well. We also meet her brother Sean and parents, Millie & Jerry. Bestie Meghan and some of the crew for the movie as well as the female movie lead, Daisy. Engaging story from cover to cover!

A complimentary copy was provided by Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. A review was not required and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was a decent read and I think even though there is a bit of a predictable plot and ending, it has the bones to make you feel invested in this couple. There is a fake relationship set up, a miscommunication trope and both main characters have broken family stories that they draw some of their future relationship decisions upon. After reading through about half the book, I began to wonder if this was a Christian-based novel but when I read the author has had a couple of books turned into Hallmark movies, that made more sense. This book is romantic but the only thing the reader sees is kissing. I felt the connection in the moments in which they were taking care of each other and slowly revealing pieces of themselves. The ending was a little cheesy but not unexpected given the book was following the pattern of most romance novels. MFC and MMC meet, start off on the wrong foot, connect then start to catch feelings and then there's a misunderstanding. I did feel like I could have done without the overly dramatic way the MFC responded.... give me something a little less predictable but it was fine. Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy.

Do you ever read a book, thinking that you know the ending, but every minute reading the story is a pleasure? This is that book! I loved this sweet story that had passion, sparks, conflict, and everything in between! I look forward to reading more from the author!

Another sweet, heartfelt romance novel from Denise Hunter! I have read several of her books and I have enjoyed them all, this being no exception. I am a librarian in a conservative small town, and I can easily recommend Denise's books to our patrons who love a good, clean, lighthearted romance. I love that the FMC is a novel writer, I have always liked that premise in books. Both characters were pleasant to read, and their chemistry was palpable.

This is Denise Hunter's second novel in which the main female character is a novel writer, and I love the premise. This one adds movie filming into the mix, which keeps things interesting. The fake dating trope is always cute and makes sense in the story. Hunter's books are always fun and this one was no exception. She puts in just enough depth and meaning without making them too heavy or depressing.

Denise Hunter has been one of my favorites for a long time! (Favorites of hers include Married til Monday and The Goodbye Bride). I loved this one just as much and have already recommended it to several people for their TBR list. My library has a number of patrons who prefer the gentle reads and I know this one will be popular with them. Wish this title had been better formatted for the NetGalley Shelf app.

I received an arc from NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

I knew about a quarter of the way through this book that it would be an emotional one. Denise has a way of telling a story that reels you in from the start.

Liam is the actor selected to play Chloe’s book character, Ledger. He knows Chloe is not a big fan of his work or supposed life style but he is determined to prove to her that he is the man for the part.

In prepping and planning for the role little do Liam and Chloe know the friendship and love that will grow between them but will one of them betray the other?

Great read and one about forgiveness and love!

I have enjoyed reading the stories that Denise Hunter has told for years and Love,Unscripted was no different. I fell into this story and was swept away by the realness of Chloe and Liam. Chloe has written her debut novel and now it is going to be adapted for the big screen. This is as she puts it "the book of my heart", so for her to be nervous about who is going to be casted to play the main characters is (I would think) to be expected. Liam had a bit of a reputation and not in a good way. When he is set to play Ledger, the steady leading man in Chloe's book, she is not to thrilled about. From their first face to face meeting sparks fly and we begin wonder how this will play out. Both have been wounded by their fathers and are seeking a lasting relationship based on who they really are. The friends and family who back them up are just as well written as Chloe and Liam. I enjoyed this book so very much.

**Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for the advanced copy of this book. The opinions in this review are mine.

Denise Hunter’s books are always so enjoyable. This one wasn’t an exception. It was captivating and the characters brought so much flavour to the story. I couldn’t keep it down.

I just wanted to see how the book would end and it did so beautifully.

I received a copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

I loved watching Liam and Chloe trying to overcome difficulties and hurts from their past. Chloe felt abandoned by her father and was desperate to believe the perfect man existed—she just couldn’t find him. So, she made him up and wrote a book about him. Liam was trying hard not to become like his own father who “loved them and left them.” A couple of twists at the end set up the perfect finale for the story. Engaging right to the end!

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

Denise Hunter has pinned another winner! Chloe and Liam are adorable and gave me all of the feels. Since Chloe is the author of a best seller turned movie and Liam is the leading man in the movie, I think Hallmark should definitely be grabbing the rights to this story pronto. I love how much research the author puts into her stories. She speaks from experience because she has written novels turned into movies and she always visits the locations of her books. A feel good romance novel, everyone will enjoy!

Love, Unscripted is another great beach read by Denise Hunter. Chloe Anderson has created the perfect boyfriend in her debut novel, one she doesn't expect she will ever meet in real life. She feels that no actor can portray him accurately, certainly not playboy Liam Hamilton. After an embarrassing meeting, they realize they may be able to help each other's public image with a fake relationship. But the fakeness soon turns to love until the paparazzi spills Chloe's life secret and it breaks them apart.
I enjoyed Love, Unscripted. It's a traditional Hallmark style romance that people will enjoy when they want a lighthearted story.
I received a complimentary copy of Love, Unscripted thanks to Thomas Nelson Publisher and NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.