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The Serenghetti Brothers #2
Hollywood Baby Affair
A fake relationship leads to a real pregnancy! Only from
USA TODAY
bestselling author Anna DePalo!
To protect her reputation in a dog-eat-dog town, actress Chiara Feran needs a fake fling fast! Turning to the stuntman on her latest movie, Rick Serenghetti, seems like a sure thing. But in Hollywood, things--and stuntmen--are never what they seem. Rick is actually a wealthy movie producer who stunts for kicks. And boy, is he intrigued by this latest role! But he gets more than he bargained for as the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Soon, a very real baby is on the way. Could a marriage proposal be far behind?
Hollywood Baby Affair is part of The Serenghetti Brothers series.
To protect her reputation in a dog-eat-dog town, actress Chiara Feran needs a fake fling fast! Turning to the stuntman on her latest movie, Rick Serenghetti, seems like a sure thing. But in Hollywood, things--and stuntmen--are never what they seem. Rick is actually a wealthy movie producer who stunts for kicks. And boy, is he intrigued by this latest role! But he gets more than he bargained for as the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Soon, a very real baby is on the way. Could a marriage proposal be far behind?
Hollywood Baby Affair is part of The Serenghetti Brothers series.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 22, 2017
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About the author
Anna DePalo
196 books139 followersWhile still in her teens, Anna DePalo began her first novel. She wishes she could say that this early manuscript went on to receive numerous accolades and to bring her fame and fortune. Instead, that first attempt—well, all three pages of it—hit the trash heap, and she understood why many authors have burned their papers for posterity.
She has lived in Italy and England, graduated from Harvard, earned an advanced degree in political science, and practiced intellectual property law.
One day, she decided to give fiction writing another try, believing that having done some more living would help her tell the truth about life in the pages of made-up stories. This time she didn’t stop at three pages—or even ninety-three. That first finished manuscript soon sold to Harlequin, became a bestseller and award-winner, and has been published in over twenty countries to date.
Anna's books have hit the USA Today best-seller list, and have won the RT Book Club Reviewers' Choice Award, the OCCRWA Book Buyer’s Best, the NJRW Golden Leaf, and the NECRWA Readers' Choice. She lives with her husband, son and daughter in New York.
She has lived in Italy and England, graduated from Harvard, earned an advanced degree in political science, and practiced intellectual property law.
One day, she decided to give fiction writing another try, believing that having done some more living would help her tell the truth about life in the pages of made-up stories. This time she didn’t stop at three pages—or even ninety-three. That first finished manuscript soon sold to Harlequin, became a bestseller and award-winner, and has been published in over twenty countries to date.
Anna's books have hit the USA Today best-seller list, and have won the RT Book Club Reviewers' Choice Award, the OCCRWA Book Buyer’s Best, the NJRW Golden Leaf, and the NECRWA Readers' Choice. She lives with her husband, son and daughter in New York.
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June 9, 2017
Plot: 3/5
Characterisation: 3/5
Prose: 3/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
Characterisation: 3/5
Prose: 3/5
How much I enjoyed it: 4/5
June 12, 2017
Hollywood Baby Affair
A pretend boyfriend and bodyguard starts this romance on the path to love and family joy.
Harlequin Desire and the author take a scene from Hollywood press and make the heroine's manager all-knowing and a bit manipulative. Is that it a false lead if the actors play their parts so well they don't know what's real?
In the end, I wish this couple had done more real talking together instead of making assumptions. But then the touching ending would have gone unwritten.
A pretend boyfriend and bodyguard starts this romance on the path to love and family joy.
Harlequin Desire and the author take a scene from Hollywood press and make the heroine's manager all-knowing and a bit manipulative. Is that it a false lead if the actors play their parts so well they don't know what's real?
In the end, I wish this couple had done more real talking together instead of making assumptions. But then the touching ending would have gone unwritten.
June 4, 2017
Hollywood Baby Affair
By Anna DePalo
Chiara Feran is an action movie star that works very hard not to give the paparazzi anything negative to write about. Unfortunately, her father doesn’t seem to mind doing so. In order to draw attention away from her father’s antics, Chiara’s manager devises a plan to generate positive press… a fake fling with someone on the set. Her manager sets her sights on stuntman Rick Serenghetti. Rick has a secret though, he is not just a stuntman. He is willing to go along with the fake affair, but somewhere along the way, they begin to develop feelings towards each other. Can they both get over their issues to find happiness with each other? Can the fake affair become real?
This is the second book in the Serenghetti Brothers series. I couldn’t wait to read it and I was not disappointed. Rick is not your usual stuntman, he only does it for the rush. When he is approached by Chiara’s manager, Odele with a proposition to pretend to date Chiara, he is up for the game, after all, it will only last for a short period of time. Throughout the story, we see how both Chiara and Rick struggle with how they feel for each other. I really loved the part of the story when Rick brings her home to meet the family. It was everything Chiara used to dream of. I enjoyed this story so much that I couldn’t put it down. The relationship between Chiara and Rick develops slowly as each fights the attraction to each other. The Serenghetti family is priceless and Chiara’s manager Odele is ruthless.. Ms DePalo has another winner. I absolutely cannot wait until the next book in this series.
By Anna DePalo
Chiara Feran is an action movie star that works very hard not to give the paparazzi anything negative to write about. Unfortunately, her father doesn’t seem to mind doing so. In order to draw attention away from her father’s antics, Chiara’s manager devises a plan to generate positive press… a fake fling with someone on the set. Her manager sets her sights on stuntman Rick Serenghetti. Rick has a secret though, he is not just a stuntman. He is willing to go along with the fake affair, but somewhere along the way, they begin to develop feelings towards each other. Can they both get over their issues to find happiness with each other? Can the fake affair become real?
This is the second book in the Serenghetti Brothers series. I couldn’t wait to read it and I was not disappointed. Rick is not your usual stuntman, he only does it for the rush. When he is approached by Chiara’s manager, Odele with a proposition to pretend to date Chiara, he is up for the game, after all, it will only last for a short period of time. Throughout the story, we see how both Chiara and Rick struggle with how they feel for each other. I really loved the part of the story when Rick brings her home to meet the family. It was everything Chiara used to dream of. I enjoyed this story so much that I couldn’t put it down. The relationship between Chiara and Rick develops slowly as each fights the attraction to each other. The Serenghetti family is priceless and Chiara’s manager Odele is ruthless.. Ms DePalo has another winner. I absolutely cannot wait until the next book in this series.
December 22, 2017
A glamorous read!
I always wanted to read a glamorous M&B, not only filthy rich tycoon glamorous but the real deal, the Hollywood glamorous one. And this book just fulfilled my wish! Packed with powerful characters and crazy humour, the fiery H/feisty h banter was something! And I couldn't ask for more when I saw that the front cover matched one of the described scenes. Rick and Chiara, they are really really adorable! Even if some people find it very cheesy but I absolutely loved the fairy tale references and also the fairy tale ending! Though it is not true to its title, as the baby comes pretty late in the picture. But their 'combustible passion' makes up for that!
I always wanted to read a glamorous M&B, not only filthy rich tycoon glamorous but the real deal, the Hollywood glamorous one. And this book just fulfilled my wish! Packed with powerful characters and crazy humour, the fiery H/feisty h banter was something! And I couldn't ask for more when I saw that the front cover matched one of the described scenes. Rick and Chiara, they are really really adorable! Even if some people find it very cheesy but I absolutely loved the fairy tale references and also the fairy tale ending! Though it is not true to its title, as the baby comes pretty late in the picture. But their 'combustible passion' makes up for that!
October 22, 2025
Otro hermano Serenghetti caído en la batalla del amor. Éste es el segundo libro de la serie, y al igual que el primero, estuvo entretenido, interesante, con mucho drama, pasión y emociones.
Rick Serenghetti, está participando en una película junto a la actriz Chiara Feran. Él no es el protagonista, pero trabaja con ella ya que es un especialista en doblaje en escenas de acción. O eso parece. Rick es el productor de la película que va a tomarse muy en serio su papel como protector y guardaespaldas de Chiara.
Ella por su parte es una actriz famosa y hermosa, pero muy desconfiada por culpa de un pasado en el que su padre ludópata la abandonó cuando era niña. Por eso cuando conoce a Rick, lo trata con recelo, pero acepta el trato de un noviazgo fingido para aplacar los rumores de su padre apostador y de un acosador que está merodeando en su vida.
Este libro fue un slow burn con la atención sexual bien marcada entre ambos personajes. Me gusta cómo sigue la secuencia del primer libro, aún con distintos protagonistas, y hay que dale mención especial a Odele, la manager de Chiara. Ella es de esos personajes que refuerza la trama y la hacen interesante y divertida.
El final estuvo muy bonito y merecido para ambos.
📖:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️: 🔥🔥🔥
Rick Serenghetti, está participando en una película junto a la actriz Chiara Feran. Él no es el protagonista, pero trabaja con ella ya que es un especialista en doblaje en escenas de acción. O eso parece. Rick es el productor de la película que va a tomarse muy en serio su papel como protector y guardaespaldas de Chiara.
Ella por su parte es una actriz famosa y hermosa, pero muy desconfiada por culpa de un pasado en el que su padre ludópata la abandonó cuando era niña. Por eso cuando conoce a Rick, lo trata con recelo, pero acepta el trato de un noviazgo fingido para aplacar los rumores de su padre apostador y de un acosador que está merodeando en su vida.
Este libro fue un slow burn con la atención sexual bien marcada entre ambos personajes. Me gusta cómo sigue la secuencia del primer libro, aún con distintos protagonistas, y hay que dale mención especial a Odele, la manager de Chiara. Ella es de esos personajes que refuerza la trama y la hacen interesante y divertida.
El final estuvo muy bonito y merecido para ambos.
📖:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️: 🔥🔥🔥
October 25, 2017
I connected with the characters and the overall storyline the moment I read chapter one of Hollywood Baby Affair. There's a sparkling beauty in Anna DePalo's writing that finds a way into your consciousness. These characters have depth and complexities which make them interesting and realistic. If I had to choose my favorite character it'll be Rick. This little book, with its absorbing narrative has every little ingredient that kept me turning the pages—all in all, an all out winner.
Recommended
4 Stars
June 26, 2017
Nice read
I am looking forward to read this book and I'm not disappointed. This is my first Anna DePalo book I've read. Love the story and the characters (they are an interesting pair). The story and the characters are good. I was a bit not satisfied on some parts but I still like the story. Overall, it's a good read.
I am looking forward to read this book and I'm not disappointed. This is my first Anna DePalo book I've read. Love the story and the characters (they are an interesting pair). The story and the characters are good. I was a bit not satisfied on some parts but I still like the story. Overall, it's a good read.
January 12, 2018
Cool
Rick isnt Cole but I'll take it. This was a cute book not as good as the first but still good.
Rick isnt Cole but I'll take it. This was a cute book not as good as the first but still good.
May 12, 2019
Cute story about a movie star and a stunt man.
October 22, 2019
Another good book by Anna Depalo. Great series with the Serenghetti family. Must reads
December 7, 2020
Like the first book, it was slow going and then fairly rushed at the end, but still a fun read.
June 3, 2024
No, prostě Harlequin. Docela jednoduchý, předvídatelný, bez sexuálních scén... Škoda. Trocha rozptýlení by mi nevadilo.
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