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She Got Me: The Perfect Ending
A freak accident to a Hollywood movie star, now his world is falling apart...
Antonio Morris has it all, and in a second almost lose everything. Now disabled, this once-headlining film star is left with an uncertain future. Until fellow actress & upcoming director Karina enters his life.
Second chances...
Karina is finally living her dream directing movies but none has hit mainstream. She now has her eye on Antonio as her new lead and can see everything he can still be, even if he can't see it himself. Antonio flirts with her, and although it's flattering, Karina is overly shy and doesn't see Antonio as her type nor does he.
Opposite attract...
Fiery passion ignites though the prep sessions and Karina finds that she cannot resist this possessive bad boy. Their steamy encounters soon heat up and she finds herself in too deep escaping reality.
Does Antonio and Karina's workplace romance have success written all over it, or will it be just mind-escaping sex with everything else taking a backseat?
Antonio Morris has it all, and in a second almost lose everything. Now disabled, this once-headlining film star is left with an uncertain future. Until fellow actress & upcoming director Karina enters his life.
Second chances...
Karina is finally living her dream directing movies but none has hit mainstream. She now has her eye on Antonio as her new lead and can see everything he can still be, even if he can't see it himself. Antonio flirts with her, and although it's flattering, Karina is overly shy and doesn't see Antonio as her type nor does he.
Opposite attract...
Fiery passion ignites though the prep sessions and Karina finds that she cannot resist this possessive bad boy. Their steamy encounters soon heat up and she finds herself in too deep escaping reality.
Does Antonio and Karina's workplace romance have success written all over it, or will it be just mind-escaping sex with everything else taking a backseat?
266 pages, Paperback
Published June 1, 2019
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November 27, 2019
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My tags for this Contemporary Romance:
Complex characters / Realistic / Steamy / Page-turner (absorbing listen) / Entertaining
Format Collected / Read: Unabridged Audiobook courtesy of a free redemption code
Narrated by: Shaeffer Hughes
Series: She Got Me Series, Book 5
Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 11-16-18
Publisher: Just Bae
Story rating: 3.5 stars!
This author's work is new to me, so I wasn't sure what to expect or if the author would successfully deliver on the intriguing premise. I was caught up in the tension between the two main characters Karina and Antonio from beginning to end. Their working relationship as film industry professionals created an interesting dynamic between them because they both had something to lose if the Karina couldn't convince Antonio to finish filming the most critical scene in the movie. At risk for them were their reputations and punitive financial damages. I was wowed by what Karina did to make Antonio comfortable enough to finish that important scene. I paused and pondered if any director (male or female) in Real Life would go to that extreme length. It was truly impressive, and hands-down my favorite scene in the novel. Ultimately, the film got finished and competed for several Emmy awards.
One thing that really bothered me was the negative language used to describe Karina over and over. This never changed even after Antonio realized he was falling in love with her. So for me, this made the story less romantic. Even so, I enjoyed how their working relationship eventually evolved into a personal one. The epilogue covered a lot of future time in their lives which I enjoyed except for the ultimate fate of one of the main characters. To me, that future lacked a true happily ever after ending which meant a guaranteed lower rating from me.
Performance rating: 3 stars!
Narrator Shaeffer Hughes was also new to me. He has a pleasant narrating voice, but his vocal style was often a bit too stilted. I think he has the potential to be a better narrator if he could smooth out his speaking rhythm more.
Overall rating: 4 stars!
Typically, the Hollywood or celebrity trope rarely piques my interest. For once though, I was genuinely fascinated by this one. I loved that Karina was such a strong female and that she made no apologies for not being a traditional beauty working in Hollywood while breaking barriers in the film industry. She was just a normal woman who wanted to tell stories via the film medium. And, I also appreciated Antonio's personal struggle and growth. He had to overcome a physical change to his appearance that made him go from a handsome playboy actor who was no longer whole-body capable to an actor with new layers thanks to Karina's encouragement. I liked that he also decided to add producing to his professional arsenal as well.
Their happy for a time romance was quite unique to me, hence the 4 stars!
My tags for this Contemporary Romance:
Complex characters / Realistic / Steamy / Page-turner (absorbing listen) / Entertaining
Format Collected / Read: Unabridged Audiobook courtesy of a free redemption code
Narrated by: Shaeffer Hughes
Series: She Got Me Series, Book 5
Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
Release date: 11-16-18
Publisher: Just Bae
Story rating: 3.5 stars!
This author's work is new to me, so I wasn't sure what to expect or if the author would successfully deliver on the intriguing premise. I was caught up in the tension between the two main characters Karina and Antonio from beginning to end. Their working relationship as film industry professionals created an interesting dynamic between them because they both had something to lose if the Karina couldn't convince Antonio to finish filming the most critical scene in the movie. At risk for them were their reputations and punitive financial damages. I was wowed by what Karina did to make Antonio comfortable enough to finish that important scene. I paused and pondered if any director (male or female) in Real Life would go to that extreme length. It was truly impressive, and hands-down my favorite scene in the novel. Ultimately, the film got finished and competed for several Emmy awards.
One thing that really bothered me was the negative language used to describe Karina over and over. This never changed even after Antonio realized he was falling in love with her. So for me, this made the story less romantic. Even so, I enjoyed how their working relationship eventually evolved into a personal one. The epilogue covered a lot of future time in their lives which I enjoyed except for the ultimate fate of one of the main characters. To me, that future lacked a true happily ever after ending which meant a guaranteed lower rating from me.
Performance rating: 3 stars!
Narrator Shaeffer Hughes was also new to me. He has a pleasant narrating voice, but his vocal style was often a bit too stilted. I think he has the potential to be a better narrator if he could smooth out his speaking rhythm more.
Overall rating: 4 stars!
Typically, the Hollywood or celebrity trope rarely piques my interest. For once though, I was genuinely fascinated by this one. I loved that Karina was such a strong female and that she made no apologies for not being a traditional beauty working in Hollywood while breaking barriers in the film industry. She was just a normal woman who wanted to tell stories via the film medium. And, I also appreciated Antonio's personal struggle and growth. He had to overcome a physical change to his appearance that made him go from a handsome playboy actor who was no longer whole-body capable to an actor with new layers thanks to Karina's encouragement. I liked that he also decided to add producing to his professional arsenal as well.
Their happy for a time romance was quite unique to me, hence the 4 stars!
August 25, 2019
So many emotions after listening to this story. I liked that Antonio wasn't perfect (arm amputee) and Karina wasn't a beauty. Love is more than surfaces and superficials. Both characters had substance and developed deep chemistry. I enjoyed their journey, and I'm still weeping at the ending. This is my first time reading this author and I definitely want more of his work even though he broke me. The narrator brought it all to life for me.
January 9, 2021
Very good!!!!!!! Hollywood lifestyle...
August 31, 2019
Pros
Interesting characters
Solid plot
relevant content
Cons
Narrator
repetitive dialogue
full review to come
Interesting characters
Solid plot
relevant content
Cons
Narrator
repetitive dialogue
full review to come
April 3, 2019
Audiobook review - book 5 in series, but can be read as a stand alone.
Karina is an actress that doesn’t want to take roles without meaning & substance. She’s a BBW who recently won “woman of the year” award - which was a shock considering she’s doesn’t have the perfect body, face or style. It’s taken her a long time to get this point, but she’s made her way into directing, and she’s found the perfect script. Now she needs the perfect actor, and she knows exactly who she wants to get: award winner Antonio Blake. Unfortunately, Antonio was in an accident that resulted in the amputation of his arm and he has been a recluse for the 5 years since the accident. The part is not only perfect for Antonio acting finesse, but the main character is also missing an arm.
By some grace of heaven, Karina has convinced Antonio to take the part but when they get it the last section of filming he bolts. Not only has he put the movie in jeopardy, but Karina’s reputation is on the line; the studio took a big risk backing her as a fairly new director. This is her one shot: she’s an Anfrican American actress-turned-director, working with an African America writer and African American superstar - it’s her dream, and he’s going to ruin it.
She makes her way to Antonio’s retreat only to get stuck there, but it allows her to convince him to come back and finish the role. He’s having trouble coming to grip with being an amputee actor, showing his disability to the world. Karina shows him that he’s not the only one with disadvantages and his lack of an arm doesn’t make him any less of an actor.
^^^ if all that sounds intriguing, please go read or listen to the book. The story is pretty original (at least to me) and I love, love, love me a powerful woman.
I was not a huge fan of Antionio’s chosen nickname for Karina: Ugly. I don’t want to be called ugly, and don’t know anyone who really does. It definitely helps to paint what type rut Antonio is in emotionally.
Antonio has lost all of his self esteem, and we see his anger at himself leak out at every turn. He doesn’t let Karina (or us) forget his arm is gone - he mentions it a lot, which is a deep seeded issue for him that he isn’t good enough for anything or anyone since the accident. Again, his confidence is crazy gone. I think Just Bae’s writing abilities are good enough that he could’ve taken this a bit deeper to develop his character even more.
While this book is not overloaded with explicit sexual content, it does contain some. I loved the desperate back seat love making session that led to a silent drive home, and then literal silence between them. The longing and trying to act and be normal for weeks was fantastic.
I might have enjoyed this book a little bit more if the narration was tweaked a bit. Shaeffer Hughes’s voice is great, I could listen to him narrate again...as long as he could get away from all the extra pauses. It’s possible it was for dramatic effect, but it made it very choppy. I listened to the sample on amazon before I agreed to review but it must’ve been from a smoother section. Shaeffer Hughes voice though, could bring anyone out of a funk, it’s great.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook by request in exchange for an unbiased review.
Karina is an actress that doesn’t want to take roles without meaning & substance. She’s a BBW who recently won “woman of the year” award - which was a shock considering she’s doesn’t have the perfect body, face or style. It’s taken her a long time to get this point, but she’s made her way into directing, and she’s found the perfect script. Now she needs the perfect actor, and she knows exactly who she wants to get: award winner Antonio Blake. Unfortunately, Antonio was in an accident that resulted in the amputation of his arm and he has been a recluse for the 5 years since the accident. The part is not only perfect for Antonio acting finesse, but the main character is also missing an arm.
By some grace of heaven, Karina has convinced Antonio to take the part but when they get it the last section of filming he bolts. Not only has he put the movie in jeopardy, but Karina’s reputation is on the line; the studio took a big risk backing her as a fairly new director. This is her one shot: she’s an Anfrican American actress-turned-director, working with an African America writer and African American superstar - it’s her dream, and he’s going to ruin it.
She makes her way to Antonio’s retreat only to get stuck there, but it allows her to convince him to come back and finish the role. He’s having trouble coming to grip with being an amputee actor, showing his disability to the world. Karina shows him that he’s not the only one with disadvantages and his lack of an arm doesn’t make him any less of an actor.
^^^ if all that sounds intriguing, please go read or listen to the book. The story is pretty original (at least to me) and I love, love, love me a powerful woman.
I was not a huge fan of Antionio’s chosen nickname for Karina: Ugly. I don’t want to be called ugly, and don’t know anyone who really does. It definitely helps to paint what type rut Antonio is in emotionally.
Antonio has lost all of his self esteem, and we see his anger at himself leak out at every turn. He doesn’t let Karina (or us) forget his arm is gone - he mentions it a lot, which is a deep seeded issue for him that he isn’t good enough for anything or anyone since the accident. Again, his confidence is crazy gone. I think Just Bae’s writing abilities are good enough that he could’ve taken this a bit deeper to develop his character even more.
While this book is not overloaded with explicit sexual content, it does contain some. I loved the desperate back seat love making session that led to a silent drive home, and then literal silence between them. The longing and trying to act and be normal for weeks was fantastic.
I might have enjoyed this book a little bit more if the narration was tweaked a bit. Shaeffer Hughes’s voice is great, I could listen to him narrate again...as long as he could get away from all the extra pauses. It’s possible it was for dramatic effect, but it made it very choppy. I listened to the sample on amazon before I agreed to review but it must’ve been from a smoother section. Shaeffer Hughes voice though, could bring anyone out of a funk, it’s great.
I was given a free copy of this audiobook by request in exchange for an unbiased review.
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