The Hollywood Jinx by Sariah Wilson – a Review

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Description:
When Hollywood comes to small-town Ohio, the scene is set for an unpredictable romance in a fun and flirty novel by Sariah Wilson, the bestselling author of The Chemistry of Love . The small town of Patience needs a financial boost. Temporary librarian and aspiring film-score composer Jane Wagner’s plan? Invite movie star Nick Haddon to the town’s harvest festival and stand back for the tourist surge. No one thought he’d say yes―much less that he’d bring a documentary crew to stream his visit. Given Nick’s affinity for trouble, his reputation and films are tanking. Patience is the perfect stopover on a journey of self-improvement and his chance to put good karma out in the universe. Spending time with a sweet and lovely guide like Jane is a bonus. But Jane’s heartbroken past keeps her on guard against men. Especially when they’re jinxed. The truth is, Jane’s falling hard. But she can’t ignore the differences between them. He’s famous. She isn’t. He’s here for two weeks. This is her home. Where can it possibly lead? She’ll see. Because day after blissful day, Nick’s encouraging Jane to trust again and, best of all, to dream beyond Patience.

Review:

The Hollywood Jinx by Sariah Wilson is a fun sweet standalone novel.  We meet Jane Wagner, our heroine, who lives in a small town of Patience, Ohio. She is a librarian, as well as an aspiring composer.  Patience is in financial trouble, as they need help, especially with their upcoming festival (fundraiser to bring in money); she and her sister-in-law enter a video to hopefully bring a famous actor to attend the annual Harvest Festival.   To their surprise, the actor’s management team agrees for him to attend the event; with a celebrity coming to town, it is expected to create a tourist surge. 

Nick Haddon, our hero, arrives in Patience, with his film crew; who will be filming a documentary on Nick’s two week stay in town and the festival. Nick’s reputation has sunk, as his recent films have tanked, and this visit could very well be his chance at self-improvement and change what he feels is a Jinx. His publicist insists that Jane be the one to keep an eye on him and insure he does not overindulge.  Jane reluctantly agrees, with her sister pushing her to stay close.  When Nick arrives, Jane and the town are in their glory, being starstruck by Nick Haddon.

Jane finds herself fighting off her attraction to Nick, especially since he is only interested in Jane; she is determined not to become involved, as she had been heartbroken in the past. Since he is staying at Jane’s house, it becomes more difficult, as they are together a lot, especially since Nick was a lot of fun, and a great guy.  The town of Patience opened their heart to Nick, including helping them finance the festival.  Nick is determined to win Jane over, despite her fighting her feelings and chemistry between them.

The secondary characters were all great, especially her pregnant sister-in-law and best friend, town/library friends, and a terrific small town that was totally into Nick (and Jane).  Jane finally opens her heart, as she has fully fallen for Nick.  But she is concerned about what the future holds, and their differences.  He’s famous. She isn’t. He’s here for two weeks. This is her home. Where can it possibly lead?

The Hollywood Jinx is a sweet charming romance, that was so very well written by Sariah Wilson.  I really loved Nick and Jane together, as they were cute and so much fun, with wonderful banter between them. I loved the epilogue, as it was heartwarming, wonderful and entertaining. I wholly suggest you read The Hollywood Jinx, as it was a great read.

Reviewed by Barb

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