Had to borrow this one as it didn’t downloaded correctly$ But I don’t regret it. This maybe a new obsession! I love the characters, plot, etc.

I think I expected more because of the cover. This was a slow burn for me that did not have the big wow factor I wanted. I feel parts of the storyline were a little far-fetched. Nevertheless the premise behind the story was cute.

This story is a slow-burn romance with relatable characters. Fans of the miscommunication trope are sure to enjoy this book. It revolves around two main characters, Rachel and Lucas. After experiencing heartbreak from her cheater ex, Rachel returns to her small hometown. Meanwhile, Lucas, a wealthy Hollywood star, arrives in the same town, and their lives collide when Rachel begins her new job as a tour guide. The playful banter between the characters keeps the story engaging to a fast-paced conclusion that feels a bit rushed. However, I found it hard to stay invested, especially with the twist that Rachel's best friend is also her stepmother?!!!!!

Overall I really liked this book. I liked the story line, characters and I loved all the nature included.
I really connected with Lucas and Rachel and loved to see them grow on their own as well as grow towards each other.
If you like romance, small town, slow burn, one bed, dual POV books you'll love this one!

This is a perfectly serviceable novel. There are a number of times where the characters have these long introspective monologues that are fairly repetitive and also where we as readers would be better served by action or interactions between the characters. But the scenery was neat and it was interesting learning about location scouting. The ending was a little odd, and abrupt.

I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to enjoy this one, but the writing was clunky and cringey to me. I stopped and started several times in the hopes that it would improve, but I never had any luck.

This book was a fun read, its a part of the series. We enjoyed being able to read this after #2, we love small town vibes.

This is a good book. The two main characters are Rachel and Lucas. Rachel has returned from living in New York. She got fired from her museum job, caught her fiancé cheating on her, and decided to return home. She gets her old job back at the hotel. Lucas is an actor, who has bought the rights for a book. He is going to write, produce, and direct the book. He needs Rachel to scout locations for the movie. She does an excellent job. They fall in love.

Ich weiß ehrlich gesagt nicht, wie ich dieses Buch bewerten soll, da ich es aufgrund relativ kurzer Ausleihdauer (ohne Verlängerung) nicht lesen konnte.

I had higher hopes for the second novel in this series, but Love Interest #9 let me down, sadly. I know it's likely my own opinion, but whew.

I *cannot* stand when authors use miscommunication as a trope. You are adults. You are not teenagers. It doesn't fit when two twenty or thirtysomethings can't have a god damn conversation.

This book also had the same issues as the last. It's written like a novel that is going to have sex, with no sex. So the tropes don't flow and readers are left wondering WHY we're going to all this trouble for a chaste kiss. It makes the characters read as friends, not lovers.

In this novel, we get to read from the perspectives of Rachel, who's recently gone through a breakup and gone back to her hometown, and Lucas, a famous actor who is going into writing, directing, and producing, and who ends up going to, you guessed it, Rachel's hometown. Rachel works as a wilderness guide, and for a few days becomes the location scout for Lucas' upcoming movie, and we all know what happens, right? This is a cute, generally low-stakes story, that is easy and enjoyable to read. It was actually the perfect read for these past few weeks, which have been super busy for me because I didn't have to give it too much thought.

This was cute, the FMC had a breakup and got kicked out of her apartment so she travels back to her hometown and takes a random job as a tour guide and stays at a bed and breakfast. Here comes our MMC who is a producer and trying to find a location for a new production he is working on, he sees our FMC and hires her as his tour guide. On the tour they get trapped in a tent and they end up falling for each other.

This was a great book. I connected with the characters. I felt engrossed with the plot. I would read another book by this author.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

Are you drawn to beautiful natural settings and a well-developed romance? Love Interest #9 might be just what you're looking for!

Love Interest #9 unfolds as a captivating slow-burn story featuring Lucas, a renowned actor, and Rachel, a young woman who returns to her hometown seeking a fresh start. As Rachel assists Lucas with location scouting, their relationship gradually evolves.

The characters are skillfully crafted, allowing the romance to unfold naturally within the narrative—a feature I particularly enjoy. 🤌

The book vividly describes the setting, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in Rachel's hometown and its charming locales. I found myself longing to experience these scenes firsthand.

However, there's one aspect that struck me as unusual. Rachel's best friend is also her stepmother, having married Rachel's father. Rachel's nonchalant attitude toward their relationship left me intrigued. Shouldn't such a dynamic have more of an impact? 🤔

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for letting me read this book. It was a pleasure to have this opportunity.

Male lead just met the female lead and immediately his heart was skipping a beat, he found her the most beautiful woman alive, "her eyes shone with a wit and passion"—slow down, cowboy, you literally just met her and your first impression is that she was ranting about the evils of the wealthy.

I wanted to like the book because it’s a celebrity romance, but I have been let down. It’s just not for me and was honestly a chore to get through.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an e-ARC copy of this book, in exchange for this honest review.

Thank you to Netgally, the publishers, and Mia Summers

When I requested this book I was unaware that it was apart of a series, one that requires you to read the previous books for this one to make sense. I am unable to read all the previous books along with this one before the publish date. Therefore, I will rate this a fair 3/5 stars and will adjust the rating and review when I am able to read all the books in the series along with this one.

Forced proximity. Closed door romance. Sweet and wonderfully written! You wont be upset with this story!

🏞Nature, are you ready for your close-up?🎬🎥

3.5🌟stars
I enjoyed the bulk of the story and liked the absence of steamy scenes. The couple had real conversations! and a believable shared love of nature. And the attempts to avoid paparazzi that dog the heels of MMC Lucas and his Hollywood star friends gave the story a sort of couple on the run vibe that I liked. I think it was a fast, easy read.

I just found the ending disappointing, especially the odd way Lucas chose to cinch the deal with Rachel and demonstrate his feelings.

Thanks to publishers Sterling and Stone and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Who wouldn’t want to get stuck in a tent with a Hollywood heartthrob? Well, basically anyone who’s already feeling down on their luck. Great story about an unlikely couple who weather a storm together and find they might have more in common than meets the eye.