Hello, Hollywood

by Suzanne (Sue) Corso

From the critically acclaimed author of Brooklyn Story—praised by The New York Times for its “true female voice”—comes the conclusion to a whirlwind Cinderella story traveling from the gritty streets of Brooklyn to the glitzy scenes of Hollywood.

Samantha Bonti came from a humble background in Brooklyn and listened to her beloved grandmother’s advice: she wrote herself out of her story as a poor girl and into an affluent one as the wife of a Wall Street banker. Her glitzy life took a turn, though, when her husband spent the money faster than it came in and grew abusive and angry. After his sudden and unexpected heart attack, it turns out fate has dealt Sam another hand in her husband’s $15 million life insurance policy.

Now independent, Sam moves to Hollywood with her daughter to oversee the film production of her bestselling novel, based on her childhood. She thinks she has it all, but life has a lot more in store for her. The producer of her film (and her now-boyfriend) reveals a dark underside to all this Hollywood glamour—and soon, people from her past in Brooklyn that she thought long gone start showing up where they are very unwelcome. Amidst it all, a mysterious man named John has designs on Sam—and she’s not sure if this could be a new romance or another romantic misstep. Now she must ask herself: Is her turn in the spotlight worth all the real-life drama?

320 pages, Paperback

First published May 18, 2015

About the author

Suzanne (Sue) Corso is the author of three novels. Brooklyn Story, The Suite Life & Hello Hollywood, the last part of the trilogy; release (Simon& Schuster 2015). She has also penned the screenplay to Brooklyn Story. Corso has produced for the New York and London stages Roman Nights. She has also produced two documentaries; Indonesia, A Personal Journey and HEAR THEM ROAR, shot entirely at the Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary in Citra, Florida. This documentary was the foundation that inspired her children’s book Sammy & Sue™ Go Green Too! (2009) an eco-friendly, environmentally educational book. Corso is currently developing several shows for television and is a columnist to Downtown Magazine NYC.
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Reviews

[Stacey D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyable, this is the final novel of Suzanne Corso's trilogy about finding love, discarding our baggage and overcoming life's many obstacles. Samantha Bonti is my heroine and Brooklyn soul sister. I love how she remains grounded and carries her love and good faith wherever she goes, despite the many travails that have affected her life. A great vacation read. Can't wait to read Ms. Corso's next works.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a good ending to the trilogy. There were times, in all three books, that I did not really care for Samantha. I felt she was too quick to fall into relationships and had a knack for picking crappy men. I would have liked it if a few more characters from "Brooklyn Story" would have made an appearance in this book. All in all, this book held my interest and ended on a happy note.

[Mary Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this last book in the trilogy. I wonder how much of these books are based on Suzanne's life.

[Gina Shupp · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Hello Hollywood was good, for the most part kept the reader interested.