This is book # 2 in the Gone Hollywood series.  This book can be read as a standalone novel.  For reader enjoyment and understanding of the characters and series, I recommend reading in the order intended.

 

Vicky and Dante have had a flame sitting dormant between them since before her bad marriage.  Now divorced, she runs into him at an event she is working.  He is happy to see her, but she is unsure how to react to him.  After her brothers warning about him - his best friend seems both appealing and not.

 

Dante has waited years for Vicky to notice him again.  Not sure why she always turns away from him, he is determined to find a way to get her to open up.  He may have to use drastic measures to get her to look his way.

 

This is a story full of hot men, job choices, & big brothers who interfere.  There is such heat between these characters.  I loved every page!  I give this story 4/5 Kitty's Paws UP!

 

 

***This ARC copy was given by Netgalley and its publishers in exchange for an honest review.

Having just gotten out of a toxic relationship Vicky does not trust herself. Existing in a rut. she has decided that she wants to end her self imposed drought. One night of no strings, blow her mind, sultry fun. That decisions backfires when it brings her face to face with Dante. When she looks at Dante she trouble with a capital T. Her brain tells her no but her body is saying yes. Dante and Vicky are cute. They push each others buttons because they connection has always been strong between them. Listening to others is what interfered with them exploring the magnetic chemistry that has been obvious from the very beginning. I also loved the way Dante was so protective of Vicky. It bordered on obsession. Exploring their feelings may have been a bad decision, but making bad decisions has never hurt so good. Blackmailed by the Hero is attention grabbing, electric, comedic and hot. Very good read. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Am quickly becoming a Julie Particka fan.