Sometimes you have to go off-script to find your true role in life …
Carrie Anderson has always put others first, following the path that was expected of her over her own desires. But when she finds herself jobless and disillusioned, she takes a chance on a new venture in the charming town of Alpine Ridge, discovering a strength she never knew she had. As she helps shape the town’s future, Carrie finds herself drawn to the last person she ever expected to find in a small, out-of-the-way town in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State – Hollywood heartthrob Evan Edwards.
Evan thought he had it all — fame, fortune, and a successful career as an action movie star. But when a scandal threatens to derail his career, he retreats to his brother’s mountain hideaway to escape the spotlight. In Alpine Ridge, he finds a simpler life and a connection he never thought possible with the town’s ambitious political consultant. As Evan grapples with his future in Hollywood, he realizes that true happiness might lie far from the red carpet.
As Carrie and Evan navigate their growing feelings, they must confront their fears and overcome the challenges of their different worlds. Will Carrie find the courage to step into the spotlight of Evan’s world? Or will Evan be willing to leave behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a chance at real happiness? In this heartwarming tale of love, self-discovery, and small-town charm, Carrie and Evan must learn that sometimes the greatest love stories are unscripted.
Review:
Another sweet and spicy read from Alpine Ridge!
Unscripted Love is a fairly low angst, small town/celebrity romance between two people who are essentially starting over in life. Carrie Anderson’s newly graduated from grad school *and* newly estranged from her toxic parents and has moved to Alpine Ridge to start anew, taking inspiration from her sister Mia ( Tough Love ). The superstar celebrity life has started to sour for Evan Edwards, even before his trip back to Alpine Ridge for his brother’s wedding (to Mia, naturally) Once he meets Carrie, though? He’s on his way to changing things forever.
Carrie and Evan’s story has a touch of the Cinderella to it, though she’s certainly not waiting around for anyone to rescue her, as her actions here consistently prove. She’s creating her own job opportunity, surrounding herself with a new found family, and even buying a new home. And when she stands up to her toxic parents? The cherry on top.
And oh yeah, she also gets the guy in the end. (Spoiler alert!)
Unscripted Love is the third in the series, and it could be read as a standalone–but don’t you want to see how Mia and Nate and Joanie and Greg ( Recklessly in Love ) first got together before seeing how cute they are together now?
That’s what I thought 😉 #yourewelcome
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.