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3.5 stars!
Camilla Isley’s The Love Theorem is a rom-com with a memorable meet-cute and a sweet HEA between Lana, an engineer, and Christian, a world-famous actor. The twist? Lana doesn’t own a television or watch movies so she has no idea who Christian is when they end up hiding in the same supply closet at the Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel.
Isley, an indie author—and engineer who left science to write romance—is an author I’ve read and enjoyed for several years. (Her holiday romances are some of my favorites.) She recently signed with a publisher, and several of her backlist books have been edited with new material and new covers. I jumped at the chance to read a few of her books I haven’t read yet, including this one, which was previously released with the title To The Stars and Back. Originally from the First Comes Love series, each book included characters who appeared in each other’s books, and I’d already read a few of the titles, but completely out of order. Thankfully, each one can be read as a standalone, so it didn’t alter my enjoyment. I’d already met Lana and Christian in a later book, so it was nice to finally read their origin story.
That being said, the celebrity trope is one of my least favorite tropes so I knew this was one that I might not love love. It also contains a bit of the miscommunication trope, which isn’t a favorite, either. I went into The Love Theorem with lower expectations and it worked well for me. While I was mostly right about my assumptions, I’m glad I read it. It gave me a more complete picture for all the characters, but most of all, I could see how the new publisher has helped Isley to smooth out her rough edges. I’m excited to read more of her books, especially her brand new releases coming soon under the publisher.
While I love the new cover, I’m not a big fan of the title change. I actually prefer the original title, which had more of a meaningful connection with the story.
I did adore the way these two meet. Isley is a pro at writing humor—one of the reasons I’ve loved her holiday rom-coms. And I found myself smiling and chuckling through the first chapter. She also knows how to write a satisfying and romantic ending. She never drags it out, and I never find her HEAs overly cheesy.
Isley’s romances are closed door, if that’s something you prefer, but personally, I do wish they had a little more spice. I do always appreciate that they are dual point of view, however. Getting the male and female perspective always helps the story for me.
I’m excited for Isley’s publishing future, happy I picked up The Love Theorem, and eager to dive into her next book!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy.
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#popsugarreadingchallenge23 (prompt #11 - A book set in Hollywood)
Camilla Isley’s The Love Theorem is a rom-com with a memorable meet-cute and a sweet HEA between Lana, an engineer, and Christian, a world-famous actor. The twist? Lana doesn’t own a television or watch movies so she has no idea who Christian is when they end up hiding in the same supply closet at the Peninsula Beverly Hills Hotel.
Isley, an indie author—and engineer who left science to write romance—is an author I’ve read and enjoyed for several years. (Her holiday romances are some of my favorites.) She recently signed with a publisher, and several of her backlist books have been edited with new material and new covers. I jumped at the chance to read a few of her books I haven’t read yet, including this one, which was previously released with the title To The Stars and Back. Originally from the First Comes Love series, each book included characters who appeared in each other’s books, and I’d already read a few of the titles, but completely out of order. Thankfully, each one can be read as a standalone, so it didn’t alter my enjoyment. I’d already met Lana and Christian in a later book, so it was nice to finally read their origin story.
That being said, the celebrity trope is one of my least favorite tropes so I knew this was one that I might not love love. It also contains a bit of the miscommunication trope, which isn’t a favorite, either. I went into The Love Theorem with lower expectations and it worked well for me. While I was mostly right about my assumptions, I’m glad I read it. It gave me a more complete picture for all the characters, but most of all, I could see how the new publisher has helped Isley to smooth out her rough edges. I’m excited to read more of her books, especially her brand new releases coming soon under the publisher.
While I love the new cover, I’m not a big fan of the title change. I actually prefer the original title, which had more of a meaningful connection with the story.
I did adore the way these two meet. Isley is a pro at writing humor—one of the reasons I’ve loved her holiday rom-coms. And I found myself smiling and chuckling through the first chapter. She also knows how to write a satisfying and romantic ending. She never drags it out, and I never find her HEAs overly cheesy.
Isley’s romances are closed door, if that’s something you prefer, but personally, I do wish they had a little more spice. I do always appreciate that they are dual point of view, however. Getting the male and female perspective always helps the story for me.
I’m excited for Isley’s publishing future, happy I picked up The Love Theorem, and eager to dive into her next book!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for providing me with an advance copy.
Check out my reviews and playlists at A Book Wanderer
#popsugarreadingchallenge23 (prompt #11 - A book set in Hollywood)
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