P.A. Lupton's Reviews > Love Unscripted

I couldn’t help but think of the lyrics to Michael Buble’s Home when I read this book: “May be surrounded by, A million people I, still feel all alone… I just wanna go home.” This is how Tina Rebar portrays her hero Ryan Christienson. He’s insanely famous, woman all over the world worship him, and yet he’s the most lonely man on the planet. His dream is to just a have a nice quiet weekend with his family at home, without being bothered. I love how she shows this side of being a celebrity.

Taryn is a smart business woman who likes her quiet life, and she’s been burned in relationships so she’s a little standoffish when it comes to men. She is a paradox. She’s strong and confident, completely self sufficient in life, but totally insecure in relationships (mostly because of her experiences). Her insecurities are tested to the limits when she get involved with a man who literally has women throwing themselves at him (that would test any woman’s self esteem). Not to mention how hard it would be having the public constantly making nasty comments about you.

Still, despite the difficulties of having a relationship that is under constant public scrutiny, they fall madly in love. I read a lot of romances from YA to erotic and I have to say, Love Unscripted had the sweetest love scene I’ve ever read. I had butterflies flitting around my belly when I read it. It was amazing. I loved watching Taryn and Ryan struggle, it was so emotional. What I loved the most though is how Taryn treats Ryan like a person, not a celebrity. There is a scene where Ryan burps and I love her reaction. “If your fans only knew!” I teased, giving him a nudge with my hip. “It would definitely blow your whole mysterious, sexy image thing! That was weak, by the way. I’m hardly impressed. I give that one a 2.7.” “See, this is why I love you. You don’t judge my foulness, you grade it!” These normal moments between them were fun.

I loved this book and I can’t wait for book2. I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a good romance.