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SPOTLIGHT ON DESIRE - Anita Bunkley Harlequin Kimani/Romance April 2009 |
SYNOPSIS: Soap opera diva Jewel Blaine's high-profile breakup leaves her gun-shy toward romance. But when former stuntman Taye Elliot gets his first directing job on the show, he's determined to win Jewel's trust on the set--and off-screen as well.
SERIES ROMANCE |4| Ashley Haney
REVIEW:
In SPOTLIGHT ON
DESIRE, Anita Bunkley introduces
us to heavily sought after actress Jewel Blaine and rising director Taye
Elliott. Jewel plays Caprice Desmond on an all black daytime soap, The Proud and
The Passionate (P & P). Taye has just completed the last sequel in a straight to
DVD action movie series. A tragic accident throws Jewel and Taye together in a
strictly professional relationship. But as the chemistry builds both on and off
the set, Taye and Jewel have trouble avoiding the personal aspect of their
relationship.
Jewel Blaine has made it her philosophy to never mix her professional life with
her personal life. She is the star of the P & P, and she always gives 110% to
her craft and her fans. After the loss of her producer and the fact that her
shows ratings are slipping fast, Jewel makes it her mission to do all she can so
that the P & P will be a success. With Taye as the new director, Jewel is forced
to admit that an off screen romance is just what her life has been missing. Taye
Elliott is on a mission to prove to himself and his family that he can make it
in Hollywood. The former med student quit school in his last year to become an
actor. After a horrendous accident as a stunt double, Taye begins his career as
a director. When Taye meets Jewel, he is determined to make himself her leading
man off the screen. But will his lies of omission coupled with Jewels messy past
force them to quit while they’re ahead or will they turn the spotlight of love
on themselves.
The story takes place in Hollywood. The couples relationship develops as they
visit Taye’s ranch called Double Pass. The dialogue flows well and is an
essential part of the story. The supporting characters help us understand the
main characters.
Anita Bunkley did a good job writing this novel. Jewel and Taye have careers
that are not often discussed and Anita does a good job of exploring their career
and the obstacles that they face.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 11th August 2009