Celebrate Lit Tours: “Mission Hollywood” by Michelle Keener Book Review/Giveaway

By Ruth on November 1, 2019 in blog tour, book, giveaway, review
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About the Book

Book: Mission Hollywood

Author: Michelle Keener

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 16, 2019

What could possibly go wrong?

Movie star Ben Prescott arrives back in Hollywood after causing a scandal with his ex-girlfriend in Rome. Chased through the airport by paparazzi, he jumps into a limo hoping for a quick getaway. Instead he finds Lily Shaw, a pastor’s daughter and preschool teacher. When the paparazzi capture a photo of the two of them together, Ben’s agent demands that he do whatever it takes to keep the story from hitting the gossip pages . . . even volunteer to work at Lily’s church.
Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor’s daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn’t have, faith.
Mission Hollywood is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances.

Click here to get your copy!

Mission Hollywood: A Red Carpet RomanceMission Hollywood: A Red Carpet Romance by Michelle Keener
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

First of all, this is a completely clean romance that has all the elements of a quality Hallmark movie. Faith is an essential element with the story and it is eiven organically into the overall story. No cautions with this book except that once you pick it up, you may never be able to see it down.

This is an intriguing story which captured my attention from the beginning. Since I a. a journalist who regularly interacts with those from the film/TV world, I was curious to see how the author would portray this world. At first, I wasn’t overly impressed and I figured that the book may only garner a 3.5 rating. The characters seemed a bit two-dimensional.

However, the author proved me wrong as I continued reading. I was happy to see that elements of mystery and genuine faith were infused into the story in an amazing fashion. And there were definitely some twists and turns I did not see coming.

I am ecstatic to state that this book has earned a 5-star rating from me, and I am anxiously awaiting the film adaptation. The characters were portrayed authentically, and the author has established her unique voice within the world of Christian romance.

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About the Author

Michelle Keener is a wife, mom, and the author of three books. She lives in Southern California with her retired Marine husband, their two children, and one spoiled dog. When she isn’t writing, she is busy homeschooling, teaching creative writing workshops, or baking something involving chocolate.

Michelle loves to hear from readers and you can usually find her on Twitter @MKeenerWrites or at her website www.MichelleKeener.com

More from Michelle

Why Hollywood?

That’s a great question! Of all the places I could have set a Christian romance novel, why pick Hollywood? It isn’t exactly the first place that pops into your mind when you think Christian romance, right?

The truth is I spent four years of my life trying to become an actress. I was a theatre major in the Los Angeles area and I spent a lot of time in Hollywood. I’ve been down Hollywood Boulevard, visited casting offices, and gone to open-call auditions. In those years, I saw the good and the bad of the movie industry. I saw dreams shattered and hearts broken under the glamourous lights of the Sunset Strip. Years later, when I started thinking about writing a Christian romance, I knew Hollywood was the perfect setting to tell the story of God’s unchanging, never-ending love for us.

Mission Hollywood isn’t just one love story, it’s two. The romance between Ben and Lily is definitely swoon-worthy, but there is also the story of how much God loves us. I hope you enjoy Mission Hollywood…it’s only the beginning of the story for the Shaw Family. Book two is coming in February!

Blog Stops

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Maureen’s Musings, October 25

Books, Life, and Christ, October 25

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 26

Stephanie’s Life of Determination, October 26

For Him and My Family, October 27

Moments, October 27

Through the Fire Blogs, October 28

Pause for Tales, October 29

She Lives To Read, October 29

Older & Smarter?, October 30

Blessed & Bookish, October 30

Inklings and notions, October 31

Reflections From My Bookshelves, October 31

Godly Book Reviews, November 1

My Devotional Thoughts, November 1

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, November 2

Back Porch Reads, November 2

Texas Book-aholic, November 3

For The Love of Books, November 3

Quiet Quilter, November 4

janicesbookreviews, November 5

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 5

A Reader’s Brain, November 6

Books, Books, and More Books., November 6

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a Red Carpet Collection, which includes a signed paperback copy of Mission Hollywood, a custom Pura Vida bracelet in red carpet colors, a signed and numbered print of the original painting “Redemption” by artist Charlotte Lauder, a vintage-Hollywood style postcard, a bookmark, and a magnet!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

https://promosiple.com/ps/ecf4/mission-hollywood-celebration-tour-giveaway

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

1 Comment

  1. Linda Kish November 3, 2019 Reply

    This sounds like a story I would enjoy reading. It does sound like a Hallmark movie (I’m watching one now). I do enjoy them.

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