In "The Reel Deal" by Mia Summers, readers are taken on a delightful journey filled with romance, humor, and unexpected twists. The story follows the protagonist, who reluctantly finds herself alone in a luxurious mansion, pretending to be the girlfriend of Hollywood heartthrob Jake Leonard.

Initially, the protagonist agrees to help her grandmother by taking care of Jake, a VIP client who requires assistance due to her grandmother's injury. What she didn't anticipate was the arrival of Jake's demanding ex-girlfriend, who questions the protagonist's role in his life. As the charade of their relationship deepens, the protagonist finds herself caught up in a web of pretend, navigating the complexities of living together and pretending to be romantically involved.

Mia Summers expertly crafts a delightful tale of fake relationships turning into something more. The chemistry between the protagonist and Jake is palpable, leading readers on an engaging journey of discovery and unexpected affection. As they navigate the challenges of their charade, sparks fly, and genuine emotions begin to emerge.

The story is laced with humor and witty banter, bringing lightheartedness to the romance. Readers will find themselves invested in the growing connection between the protagonist and Jake, eagerly anticipating the next twist and turn in their journey.

"The Reel Deal" offers a blend of romance, humor, and irresistible charm. Mia Summers creates well-rounded characters that are relatable and endearing, breathing life into the pages. The story explores the possibility of love and a genuine connection emerging from a pretend relationship, inviting readers to ponder what can bloom when facades are shed.

If you're seeking a heartwarming and entertaining read that will leave you smiling, "The Reel Deal" is a delightful choice. Mia Summers delivers an enchanting story that will capture your heart from beginning to end.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing me an ARC!

The Reel Deal is the 3rd installment of the Big Star, Small Town series by Mia Summers. This book can be read as a standalone. The Reel Deal focuses on Jake Leonard and Delilah Hastings. Jake is a Hollywood movie star desperate for his secluded haven in Elk Ridge, except his ex-girlfriend, Zoe, has other plans. Delilah is in town to help her grandmother, Agnes, after an injury. Agnes is Jake's housekeeper, so while she is recovering, Delilah helps with Jake's errands, etc. Because of a mishap, Jake enlists Delilah's help in keep Zoe away.

The Reel Deal is charming tale. The reader gets more of Lucas Stone from Love Interest #9 and Hooked on Hollywood. The book realistically portrays small town life, especially in regards to Delilah's grandmother and her grandmother's friends. Both Jake and Delilah are more than meets the eye, which keeps the reader engaged and rooting for a HEA.

"The Reel Deal" by Mia Summers delivers a charming blend of Hollywood glitz and small-town sweetness. As a reader, I was immediately drawn into the magnetic pull between Jake Leonard, the well known actor seeking solace, and Delilah Hastings, the unsuspecting small-town girl roped into a fake relationship.
The narrative unfolds seamlessly, weaving the delightful tropes of fake dating and forced proximity into a heartwarming tale of unexpected love. Summers crafts characters with genuine chemistry, making their evolving connection a joy to witness. The story's strength lies in its ability to balance sweet moments with the right touch of humor, creating a delightful romcom experience. While the writing occasionally lacks fluidity, the engaging plot and endearing characters compensate for any minor imperfections.
“The Reel Deal" is a delightful addition to the Big Star, Small Town series, offering a feel-good romance with just the right amount of sizzle.


Very grateful to the publisher/author for my review copy through NetGalley, opinions are my own.

Quick read about a fake dating romance. This is a great rainy afternoon or lazy day read. The scenario is a bit different, so that is enjoyable and the couple is so cute together. I definitely recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for an e-arc in exchange for an unbiased review.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love the closed door romances that Mia Summers puts out. In this book we follow Delilah and Jake. Delilah was an aspiring artist that was always supported by her grandmother. When circumstances change, she hurries back to Elk ridge to take care of her. Unfortunately, this means having to help clean Mr. Movie Star (Jakes) house.

Jake cannot wait to escape Hollywood in his fortress of solitude in Elk Ridge. When he comes home and sees a stranger in his bedroom. But he’s thankful for her presence when his ex-girlfriend shows up on his doorstep. Most unwelcome.

Will Jake be able to convince his ex that he’s truly in love with this unexpected woman? Or will he actually fall for her?

I loved the story, the sense of place, and the kind characters repeatedly being selfless. It was a heartwarming read perfect for a cozy weekend at home.

Looking for the perfect quick and easy read? Check out THE REEL DEAL by Mia Summers!

If you love insta-love, this is the story for you. Jake is a Hollywood heart throb who comes home to enjoy some peace and quiet after a brutal break up. Also in town is Delilah, who's picking up the slack at Jake's house while her grandmother heals.

It was an easy read, cute and uncomplicated - with a side of fluff. Though I missed the gradual build up of chemistry between Jake and Delilah, this was a sweet story.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the ARC! Opinions are my own

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This started out good with an enemies to lovers vibe but it fell quickly into insta-love. I'd have loved to have seen more angst and for Delilah to be as fierce as she was in the first few pages.
Quick and light read.

Delilah Hastings might have signed up for more than she bargained for when coming to Elk Ridge. Originally there to take care of her injured grandmother, Delilah instead ends up helping her grandmother in unexpected ways - like filling in for her job as housekeeper for movie star, Jake Leonard. In addition to keeping up with Jake's specific daily requirements found in an oversized binder, this job title also includes being in a fake relationship with the actor himself. Delilah is eventually convinced to go through with this as it's not only a part of her role to support her grandmother while also helping Jake out with his situation, but it's also an opportunity for a rare vacation and possibly a shot at a dream she's always wished for but didn't think possible.

There were parts of this book that I appreciated! I think that it reads very easily, so it's perfect for those looking for a quick book to pick up! It's also a part of Mia Summer's Big Star, Small Town series but can be read as a standalone. It was a cute story, uncomplicated and I especially appreciated the communication between our main characters, Jake and Delilah. The author's description of the scenery allowed me to imagine everything in vivid detail, placing me in the beautiful nature of Elk Ridge amongst the greenery and high mountain peaks. I also think some of the lessons the main characters learned along the way were a nice message, like remembering not to judge someone too quickly just because they live a life that we don’t have or one that we don’t understand.

However, I gave The Reel Deal this rating because I'm not the biggest fan of a story with instant attraction/love, like this one. There didn't seem to be a nice gradual buildup of chemistry for the deep connection the characters both said to have experienced. For example, they seemed immediately comfortable with each other, which can be seen in some instances like when Jake races to Delilah's childhood home to vent about his ex-girlfriend within the first 24 hours of meeting Delilah. It didn’t feel natural to me. The characters also felt very two-dimensional and I didn’t fall in love with them. We could've taken more time to explore them, but instead, that time was used to go into other things like heavy detail about the ingredients of the food that was cooked for Jake. The story dragged on in places and in other places it progressed too quickly. Additionally, I think the story lacked a bit of depth, but if you are looking for something fluffy, fast, and easy to read then perhaps you will enjoy The Reel Deal!

Thank you NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion and review!

The Reel Deal is a sweet contemporary romance about Delilah, a struggling artist (kind of), and Hollywood star Jake. They meet when Jake’s housekeeper, who just so happens to be Delilah’s grandmother, breaks her foot and Delilah has to fill in for her.

There were aspects of this story I enjoyed, I thought the concept was cute and the author avoided making some character choices into issues just to add plot complications which was nice! However, I felt like I didn’t enjoy it overall.

Some issues I had with the book:
- the characters felt very flat to me, somewhat 2 dimensional
- the dialogue was diabolical at times and the rest of the time was just okay
- the main relationship felt like it came out of nowhere, there was very little foundation for the sudden love that seemed to grip them and they didn’t really have to overcome any issues to get there
- to build on the last point, there was very little build up and even less pay off at the end. I would have liked to see more of the happy ending rather than it just ending as quickly as it did
- I also wasn’t a fan of Zoe’s ending, I didn’t feel any connection to her character and therefore didn’t care about what happened and in fact just found it a bit sudden and bizarre

I think people who enjoy sweet romances and are just looking for a quick read may enjoy this.

The story follows Heartthrob actor Jake Leonard who comes home to his mountain home to find some peace and quiet after another breakup from his on and off again girlfriend. He comes home and finds a girl in his house with a big binder. That girl is Delilah Hastings, the granddaughter of Jake's housekeeper. After Delilah's grandma hurts her ankle cleaning the house she asks Delilah to come down and finish preparing the house for Jake's arrival. While cleaning the house Delilah and Jake meet. After Jake's ex-girlfriend shows up, Jake introduces Delilah as his girlfriend. That starts the main trope of the book, fake dating.

Delilah moves in with Jake to keep up the fake ruse while Zoe (Jake's ex) stays in town trying to win Jake back. In the forced proximity of living in one house, Jake and Delilah start to get to know one another. After a while the fake dating starts to seem like a very real relationship as they start falling for one another.

I think the book was a cute and easy read with some of my favorite tropes; fake dating, forced proximity, and famous actor and small town girl. At times the writing seemed a bit awkward as if it was missing some transitioning phrases or more description. But otherwise, I did enjoy the book!

When I requested the book, I wasn't aware that it was book 3 in the series. I plan to read the other books as well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Reel Deal" is a cute book that incorporated small town romance with Hollywood sprinkles to give it an extra kick. I really liked the couple, they were pretty cute. It was also a slow burn which is amazing. This book takes you on a pleasant ride dealing with situations that at times can be predictable. But if you are interested in a simple, sweet, easy, and fun book to read, this is the one for you

The Reel Deal is the third book in the Big Star, Small Town series, but it can be read as a standalone. This book is an easy breezy dual POV sweet romcom about actor Jake Leonard and artist Delilah Hastings.


While there were parts of this book (mostly towards the beginning) that felt unnecessary and irritating (complaining about money...again and blue humor that I kept forcing myself to forget), I still enjoyed the story.

"The Reel Deal" offers a cozy escape into a world of unexpected romance and Hollywood charm. Imagine stepping into a mansion to care for your grandma's VIP client, only to find out it's the famous Jake Leonard. As you navigate the quirks of playing pretend couple and dealing with Jake's not-so-friendly ex, the story unfolds with sweet, slow-burn chemistry. It's a feel-good read with lovable characters, but it does stick to the familiar romance path. While the ex-girlfriend drama adds spice, some might find the plot a tad predictable. If you're in the mood for a light-hearted, closed-door romance in a small-town setting, "The Reel Deal" delivers on its promises, offering a charming and entertaining experience.

I had to DNF at 63%. This book reminds me of a date I went on where the guy agreed with everything I said and was just really dull. Jake and Delilah are too cutesy, they just sit there and compliment each back and forth and there is no conflict. There's no banter which is one of my favorite things in a romance novel. Also, the author can't decide if the place is called Elk River or Elk Ridge, as they keep switching between the two throughout the whole story. It's a closed door romance, which doesn't bother me, but there isn't anything else interesting about this couple to make up for it. This book is just not for me.

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to view this title.

I love a good rom com and this did it for me. I loved the tropes of this book and it was a quick and easy read for me. I had seen this book and had started it and am glad that I can write a review for it on here. I liked the characters and their love was cute.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this lighthearted read. The premise was lighthearted and had all the feel of a cosy rom com. Jake and Delilah are thrown together when Agnes, Jake’s housekeeper and Delilah’s grandmother, breaks her foot, and Delilah has to stand in for her. The story leans into a lot of the tried and true tropes (Hollywood heartthrob, fake dating, only one bed) but doesn’t rely on forced complications or conflict, which I really liked. Jake and Delilah were both independent, kind and grounded characters, and I really loved their dynamic. The descriptions of the scenery (and the food) were atmospheric, and it was great to escape into the mountains for this sweet romance!

A big thank you to NetGalley and Sterling and Stone for the eARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Okay this had a cute premise but was totally not believable. Everybody is faking it. Fake broken foot, fake relationship. Jake is a famous actor, and Delilah is a waitress/artist who is struggling and not working on her art. Although I could not connect with the characters it was still a fun quick read. 3 stars

This one didn’t work for me. I found myself not caring about Delilah or her long list of issues. Just something felt off I guess about the whole story, not a good read. Maybe just not to my own taste.

★ ★ ★ ★ //5

The Reel Deal
by: Mia Summers

THOUGHTS:

I want to thank NetGalley, the publisher and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Do you love a book that:

-RomCom
-Small Town Romance
-Friends To Lovers Vibe
-Hollywood
-Dual POV
-Forced Proximity

This will be for you and it has even more within!

I loved this book so much. I am a sucker for a good small town romance and then you add in all the incredible tropes included in this book and I am just a mess for it. I loved the two MC’s in this book and watching their relationship evolve and grow through the entire book. The characters were very well developed and the setting couldn’t be more fun. Who doesn’t love a fake dating scenario turned lovers read?! This was my first book by the author and I cannot wait to read more by them! Would absolutely recommend this book to my book friends—it was adorable.

It's a cute quick read kinda book. Try to ignore the power-imbalance between the two characters and just enjoy the cute.