Blake Carlton, the camera-shy son of Hollywood’s Darling, dodges the invasive limelight and scripted relationships that so often accompany fame. But when his mother’s popularity declines and she falls into a depression, he offers himself up as the next bachelor on a reality show, hoping to reignite interest in her career while creating a way for them to finally connect.

After her fiancé dumps her for her best friend, aspiring photographer Harlow Tucker is done with romance—until her beloved, disabled sister requests her aid to start a nonprofit. Harlow agrees to do whatever is needed to raise funds, even reluctantly costarring on a dating show with a notorious womanizer who distrusts anyone behind a lens.

As Blake and Harlow navigate the superficiality of a reality show, their preconceived notions of love are challenged. Deciding to trust each other feels like the ultimate risk, but taking that chance could lead to a love truly picture-perfect, worth both of their hearts.

This is now my favorite Susan Tuttle book. It’s been on my shelf for a few years, but you know how it is — you keep buying books, so the ones you already own disappear. That happened with this book, and I’m so bummed that it did! I missed out.

Like Harlow, I am NOT a fan of the bachelor/bachelorette shows, so I understand her disdain for the show, but I also understand how she’d want to do it for her sister (even though she’d get upset about things that were just part of the experience). And her chemistry with Blake was so fun!

Overall, the story pulled me right in and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen with Harlow and Blake. And I appreciate her inclusion of and approach to the Christian faith element — it didn’t mean everything worked perfectly for Harlow all the time, but it gave her the hope she needed to keep going.

Another sweet, romantic read from Tuttle!

Rated PG. Get your copy here.

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