Book 62 - Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood

I really loved Under Your Spell, so I was excited to read this book. It had been a while, so I didn’t remember Cynthie from the first book. This book features her as an actress plucked from open casting in her first role, acting alongside Jack, who comes from famous pedigree. They have immense chemistry, which is commented on multiple times throughout the book. Usually I’d role my eyes at this and find it annoying that the author has to tell me they have chemistry (show, don’t tell), but in this case their chemistry bubbles throughout the book. During the filming they are asked to fake being a couple to generate interest in the movie, which is a challenge since they fought daily throughout making the movie. The book goes back and forth between when they worked on their first film together, to the present, which is 13 years later. Cynthie is embroiled in a scandal with her most recent director, and she gets an offer to work with Jack on a sequel to what is now a cult classic film. The chemistry and drama remains, but they may have both grown up a bit since the last time they worked together. The supporting cast is great, especially Cynthie’s found family. I assume there may be a third book in the series featuring Jack’s sister and his best friend. I’ll be here for that one too. (9)