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Wouldn’t it be nice to be a celebrity?

Liam Collins is desperate for a job. Forced to jump to the big city, he can’t believe his luck when he suddenly gets an offer from a prestigious publishing company. Absolutely ecstatic, Liam doesn’t even bother reading the details. But on his first day of work, he isn’t ushered to a quaint cubicle. Instead, he’s brought to a classy high-rise and told that he’s been hired to be the face of the best-selling author, Chase Preston.

When Liam first meets Chase, he’s so captivated by the mysterious man’s imposing figure and deep-set eyes. Maybe Liam really did get lucky.

All Liam has to do is go to fan meetings and award events as a stand-in for Chase. It actually doesn’t sound bad, but Liam soon realizes that being with Chase is harder than it appears. Despite the challenges of Chase’s arrogant attitude, Liam puts up with it. What he finds difficult to put up with is Chase’s sexy body and brilliant blue eyes.

Even worse, the feeling may be mutual.

 

Book Review

I remember dreaming of moving to New York and working, living in some tiny and way overpriced apartment while meeting tons of people and living the night life. Yeah, that didn't happen. I went off to college instead, and then life interfered. Plus, I'm not sure I would have had the courage to do it. But, I respect the hell out of people who do and within a few sentences I knew I was going to like Liam. It's hard to start over in a new city with new people and no job prospects, and New York isn't exactly easy, if you know what I mean.

I got mighty irritated with one of the executives at the publishing house because he seemed to enjoy being cruel to Liam, and when you're desperate for a job, that's not funny. Liam was very surprised to discover he had been hired to be the "face" of author Chase Preston, a young, gorgeous, talented man who has a facial disfigurement. Apparently it wasn't a good idea for his fans to see what he really looked like, although Liam didn't think the scar detracted from Chase's good looks at all. The weirdest part, though, is Liam has to live at Chase's penthouse apartment and, essentially, be Chase in public.

Getting to know Chase becomes quite the challenge and I could have understood if Liam had thrown in the towel on many occasions. Chase comes across as entitled, spoiled, rude, arrogant, and basically a jerk. But reading his series of young adult/new adult books, Liam is surprised at Chase's ability to craft such complex characters and storylines in a way that keeps Liam hanging waiting for the answers. Liam is such a good man, with a rough history, and watching him become involved in Chase's world was so entertaining.

'Being Chase' by JJ Scotts is the first book in her new 'The Chase' series. I guarantee that she's hooked me. This book was left on a total cliffhanger with no resolution or answers to all of the questions that Liam, and I, have. There is off the charts heat between Liam and Chase but now I have to wait for the next installment to see what happens. This book was in Liam's point of view and I don't know if the author plans to change that in the next one, but I'm anticipating finding out. Good job, JJ!

 

 

 

 

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Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 23000 words
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Publication Date	24-February-2014
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