I just finished *Celebrity Crush* by Christy Swift, and as someone who loves all things Hollywood, I found this story absolutely adorable. The book follows Emmy Ellison, an author who writes a rom-com about her celebrity crush, Jason Connor. Emmy has had her fair share of Hollywood drama in the past, which left her burned, but she’s unexpectedly thrust back into the spotlight and under intense scrutiny. Soon, she meets her celebrity crush, and her life changes forever.

I really appreciated the deeper moments in this book, and found myself asking, "What would I do in this situation?" I found myself rooting for Jason, wanting the world to see what a good guy he truly is, while also feeling protective of Emmy. The story was a perfect blend of romance and self-reflection, and I couldn’t help but get invested in their journey.

IM OBSESSED. one of my favorite tropes of all time is celebrity romance so this book had me SAT immediately.

main character, emmy, was a romance author who’s newest book was based off of her real-world celebrity crush. this crush was one of four (super attractive) men from a hit tv show and everyone wanted to know which guy it was. emmy’s book was going to be turned into a movie so she was invited onto a talk show where she would reveal which hottie the book (and soon to be movie!) was about. the catch? all FOUR of the men were at the talk show ready to meet her, up close and personal.

this was such a witty, fun, entertaining time. i absolutely loved our main characters and the plot of the story. admist hollywood drama and chaos, emmy was going to not only get to spend more time with the man of her *literal* dreams but also get closer to her dream of getting back to hollywood after 13 years. emmy needed her book sales to skyrocket to #1 while her crush needed to stay out of the spotlight — how were they both going to succeed without ruffling any feathers along the way? would they be able to do it?

Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift was a really cute, fun, and quick read. I’m typically not a huge fan of closed door romance and usually prefer more spice however, the witty banter and palpable tension were quite entertaining. And, let’s not forget the plot. She was thick!

Celebrity Crush introduces us to brand new author, Emmy who wrote a book inspired by her real life celebrity crush, Jason Connor. They are then taken on a whirlwind of forced proximity moments and stolen glances fuelled by Jason being cast in the big screen adaptation of Emmy’s book.

But let’s not forget what they say about meeting your heroes… Hollywood can be a cruel and unforgiving place.

Thank you to Net Galley and Christy Swift for this ARC. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in a sweet, dual POV, closed door type of romance with a great plot and relatable characters.

Trigger warnings: Infidelity, hidden paternity, death of a parent.

Celebrity Crush was a fun read - honestly, it was a nice little escape that had me wishing I was reading it by the pool. Emmy has written her celebrity crush into her novel that's taken off and when she meets him in real life, sparks fly and antics ensue. I loved that both Jason and Emmy have a little growing to do to trust each other and fall, but the chemistry between them is there from the start. There were a couple of things that didn't work as well for me: I felt like a lot of complications were introduced which made it hard to feel like the wrap up pacing was satisfying and I felt like the book didn't pay off it's two biggest complications to their maximum potential (Rhett + Margarita). All in all, I still enjoyed seeing Jason + Emmy and their little families fall in love and find a HEA!

When her celebrity crush is brought into to play the love interest in the screen adaption of her romance debut, it's almost like a dream come true!

Emmy, trying to navigate her way to the best seller list takes this opportunity, falling immediately head first into lust with her celebrity crush, Jason. It's apparent from the get go that those feelings are very much not one sided and as the two try to navigate her rise to possible fame and his need to clean up is image, it's only a matter of time before things heat up even more (both between their chemistry and drama from outside influences) and we have to wonder if they'll get their HEA after all.

This was a quick read with a fun premise. I love a fake dating trope, but truly there was no fake dating, heck there was no dating? I'm still trying to figure out was this a 3 star fun read or a 2 star it fell a little flat for me read. The story was a bit chaotic, the timing of when different events occurred was a bit hard to follow, the drama surrounding both Emmy and Jason in their single parent statuses, was beyond a bit much, especially at the end. The pop culture references were for a very specific audience (i didn't get any of them), the celebrity gossip interludes took away from the story, and ultimately multiple plot points felt unresolved by the end and there were a couple that I desperately want closure on. The ending was rushed and I truly wanted more to Emmy and Jason's HEA.

Thank you Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC in exchange for my review!

*I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. Very Hallmark, but I liked it.

Fantastic book!! There were so many twists and turns that I didn’t know if Emmy and Jason would get their HEA and I was so happy when they did. I loved all of the side characters and the pop culture references that were mixed in throughout the story. The witty banter between everyone, especially the two main characters, was great and it was easy to see what a connection they had right from the start. Their chemistry was off the charts and I loved them together!

This book is between 3 and 3.5 for me. There were parts of it that I loved, I liked Emma and her daughter, I loved her as an author and it was so much fun watching her get to experience the fun of meeting famous people. I also liked Emma's bestie. Jason was equal parts lovely and frustrating. I loved how engaging he was with his fans and kiddos. But he continued to make really nonsensical decisions. And then Emma's plot to use Jason...I hated that she went along with it.

Overall a fun book.

Thanks to Forever, Hachette Audio, and NetGalley for early copies of Celebrity Crush in exchange for my honest opinions. The book is now available everywhere! I listened to Celebrity Crush over the course of one evening, while cooking and cleaning and packing. Once I started it, I was sucked into the story by the great narration, and it was the perfect romance to binge while getting things done. I mostly listen to audiobooks while doing chores or while walking/commuting - for me it’s the best distraction from anything required which might feel monotonous.
In Celebrity Crush, Emmy is a single parent and a debut author who has written a romance about her celebrity crush. The book she’s written takes off, and there is a ton of speculation about the identity of her crush. When it is optioned as a movie, it becomes an even bigger deal when the producers plan to cast her crush! Emmy gets to meet the crush that inspired the book, and the tension is huge. There is plenty more that happens, but I don’t want to give away too much because it happens in such a fun way.
Celebrity Crush is Christy Swift's debut novel, too. If you like reading books about books and movies, reading romance with older main characters, or if you’ve ever imagined meeting your celebrity crush, I think you’ll like this one. I really enjoyed the narration by Stephanie Willing and Andrew Eiden - I think that’s a big reason why I didn’t stop until I had listened all the way to the end!

Emmy, a debut author, has written a book about her celebrity crushes. Her book is optioned for a movie, and her "dream" crush lands the leading role. On set sparks fly, as she relives all her moments crushing on Jason.

This was a good, cute romance with some funny moments.

Thank you, Forever (Grand Central Publishing) | Forever

DNF REVIEW • The summary appealed to me — I love a celebrity romance and the fake dating trope — but the execution left a lot to be desired. Although there’s always inherently a “lie” in a fake dating storyline, the plot in this one just made me incredibly uncomfortable. I wasn’t clicking with the writing style pretty early on and found myself cringing at the characters (the way they acted and spoke). I can handle complicated, flawed people but these felt immature and juvenile in a way where I could no longer continue reading.

I enjoyed reading Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

**3.5 Stars
This is such a fun premise: when Emmy wrote a novel based on her real-life celebrity crush, she had no idea what would unfold. After meeting her crush, and sparking instant chemistry, Emmy finds herself having once-in-a-lifetime experiences in the spotlight. The banter between Emmy and Jason is excellent, and I loved the supporting cast, but there were some pacing issues for me. Namely: the chapters from Jason's POV pulled me out of the story. I did however love the mix of social media posts and TV transcripts mixed into the narrative, as well as the abundance of sci-fi/geeky movie references. Overall a fun read.

Overall this was a cute book and as a debut author, Swift did a great job.

The things I enjoyed mostly were the side characters - are there going to be more books after this following these side characters? If so, I would absolutely love that because, in my opinion, the side characters were the real treat in this book. I wish they got more page time.

As far as the plot goes, it felt extremely juvenile. The miscommunication trope is one I'm not a huge fan of but it's fine if it's done right and this just wasn't done right. The issues between the MMC and his ex - weird. The romance between the MMC and FMC - weird. It felt so lacking. I don't understand what brought their romance on other than a simple celebrity crush? Weird.

The book definitely had potential but it fell a little flat for me. Still a cute story so a solid 3 stars for me.

Thanks to NetGalley for an e-ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love stories set in Hollywood, but Celebrity Crush didn't work for me. It sounded promising with a writer who meets her celebrity crush who was the inspiration for her bestselling novel. So much of this book the presumed tension in this book could have been easily solved if there was more communication in this book. Whether it was between Emmy and Jason, the two protagonists, or Jason and his ex, a more secondary relationship. Emmy and Jason read very immature to me, which didn't help with my reading experience. There are plenty of characters to lead to a series within this world, but I don't foresee myself reading any more if that's the case.

Thank you to Forever and Netgalley for a copy in exchange for review consideration.

4 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and Christy Swift for providing me this ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts!

I looove a celebrity romance so much seeing as I’ve been a fangirl for more than 14 years LOL This was such a fun little romcom about Emmy, a woman who dreamt about becoming a New York Tomes best selling author and it finally came true! If this book ever becomes a movie, I will be first in line to watch it! 👀


Tropes:
- Hollywood Actor x Romance Author
- Single Parent
- Forced Proximity

This review is hard to write because I was excited for this book. I haven’t a lot of grace since it was a debut novel.

I think the plot and writing overall were good. Definitely entertaining and it had lots of potential that just didn’t pan out. However I just never bought into Emmy and Jason’s romance. I still have no clue why they love each other. There needed to be way more substance here for me to believe they actually wanted to be together. Do I think if their relationship had been cultivated I would have rooted for them. Absolutely!

I did enjoy the kids in this book. I also enjoyed the side characters, especially cast mates, who we definitely needed more of since it looks like there may be more books after this one with them as mains. I also like that the author wrote in vlog posts and media interviews making it seem very try real and Hollywood-esque.

Overall a cute quick read that will definitely find its people.

Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift is dreamy romance that is also clean! Emmy Ellison has written a book on about her celebrity crush, but without his name. She gets to meet him, help him with some PR, and try not fall in love.

This was a delightful book for me. Emmy is a wonderful character that I enjoyed getting to know. Her life has had some twists and turns, but she is positive and trying to make the best of it. It was fun to visit the world of Hollywood, and travel there with an author. The story had great humor, banter, and a happily ever after that made me smile. It was fun to think about what would happen if you met your celebrity crush and were immersed in their world. The author does a good job of helping you to feel like you are attending those interesting Hollywood parties.

I enjoyed the humor, setting, and romance. I appreciated that the story was clean, full of chemistry and great romance. A wonderful read that you will enjoy. I highly recommend Celebrity Crush by Christy Swift

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

Who doesn't love a good Rom-com? I feel like this one hits you from the start and it is so fast paced, fun, and quirky. There's nothing to miss here. Emmy being a social media influencer turning NY best-selling author who wrote a book featuring her celebrity crush Jason.

Emmy and Jason grew close during the book while Jason was trying to rebuild his image and star in the movie adaptation of Emmys' book and Emmy was adjusting to being in the spotlight after being told she wasn't good enough for Hollywood. They both grew a lot during this time and watching them grow together in this fast paced, fun, but brutal world that is Hollywood was so invigorating! I had so much fun reading this book!

If you're looking for a quick read with lots of pop culture, this is it! If you need something more in depth and heartfelt, you might want to steer away from this one till you're ready for something fun!

Influencer and author Emmy aims to garner interest in her book by revealing the celebrity inspiration behind her main male character. When sci-fi tv star and single father Jason is revealed to be Emmy’s #celebritycrush he decides to ride the wave of positive press and signs on to star in the movie version. As Emmy and Jason get to know each other and spend time together they realize just how human and imperfect they are despite their celebrity status.

I’m not a huge fan of the celebrity romance trope but this one was pretty delightful! I do wish there would have been more elaboration on Emmy as a writer and author though!