Movie Magic
by Michelle Garren Flye
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GENRE: contemporary romance
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BLURB:
Lights…camera…magic!
Sabrina Parker has spent her professional life creating unbelievable stunts and magical effects for movies and stage magicians. Now she needs some special magic to help her bring her movie to life. Her search leads her to the very unlikely stage of Walt Bryson, host of a long-running children’s television show in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Walt isn’t terribly happy about taking Hollywood’s call. He’s never sought the same notoriety as his colleagues Ian Logan and Andre Hawke. But there’s something about the beautiful, levelheaded Ms. Parker, and when he reads her screenplay, he knows he wants to work with her. For the first time in years, he’s willing to put tragedy behind him and make real magic.
Can Walt and Sabrina use love as their guide or will their past mistakes haunt their future?
Sabrina Parker has spent her professional life creating unbelievable stunts and magical effects for movies and stage magicians. Now she needs some special magic to help her bring her movie to life. Her search leads her to the very unlikely stage of Walt Bryson, host of a long-running children’s television show in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Walt isn’t terribly happy about taking Hollywood’s call. He’s never sought the same notoriety as his colleagues Ian Logan and Andre Hawke. But there’s something about the beautiful, levelheaded Ms. Parker, and when he reads her screenplay, he knows he wants to work with her. For the first time in years, he’s willing to put tragedy behind him and make real magic.
Can Walt and Sabrina use love as their guide or will their past mistakes haunt their future?
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EXCERPT:
“How long can you stay?”
He drew away and looked at her in amusement. “I’m here all
night.”
“No, I mean this trip. How long is it?”
“Just til day after tomorrow, why?”
She couldn’t hide her disappointment. “Oh. Okay.”
He sat up on his elbows, looking down at her. “Why do I get
the feeling that’s not the answer you wanted from me?”
She shook her head, trying—too late—to reassure him. “No,
it’s just that Dylan has this actor who’s looking at a part in the movie. The
male lead. And it’s kind of a big thing for the movie, and if you were there,
you could see if he would even be able to learn the tricks. You know. For the
movie. But it’s not—”
“I can stay.”
“What?” She looked at him incredulously.
“I can stay.” He brushed her hair back from her face with a
gentle smoothing motion. “The show’s wrapped up, and I’ve got no plans for the
rest of my life. What’s another couple of days?”
“Oh. Fantastic.” She relaxed into his arms. “That means
there’ll be more time for this, then.”
“And that is the best news I’ve heard all day.”
My Review:
Movie Magic was a good read. The characters themselves were good people, yet they weren't unrealistic. I feel like I know people exactly like them. Their actions were positive and not destructive, but there was still conflict between them as they tried to sort everything out. The supporting characters were well done too. I was amused that Colette didn't like to be called Collie. I don't know anything at all about magic or movie making, but the story gave you just enough detail to create a realistic atmosphere without bogging you down in details that you really didn't need.
This is Book 4 in the Sleight of Hand series, but no worries. It easily reads as a stand alone novel.
If we're giving stars, I'd give Movie Magic 4.5 stars.
Movie Magic was a good read. The characters themselves were good people, yet they weren't unrealistic. I feel like I know people exactly like them. Their actions were positive and not destructive, but there was still conflict between them as they tried to sort everything out. The supporting characters were well done too. I was amused that Colette didn't like to be called Collie. I don't know anything at all about magic or movie making, but the story gave you just enough detail to create a realistic atmosphere without bogging you down in details that you really didn't need.
This is Book 4 in the Sleight of Hand series, but no worries. It easily reads as a stand alone novel.
If we're giving stars, I'd give Movie Magic 4.5 stars.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Michelle Garren Flye is an award-winning author of romance and
women’s fiction. Reviewers have described her work as: “an engaging novel with
charming and likable characters”, a story that “will make you believe in love
and second chances”, and a “well-written and thought-provoking novel.”
Michelle
placed third in the Hyperink Romance Writing Contest for her short story “Life
After”. Her short stories have been published by the romance anthology Foreign
Affairs, Opium.com, SmokelongQuarterly.com and Flashquake.com. She has served
on the editorial staffs of Horror Library, Butcher Shop Quartet and Tattered
Souls.
Michelle
has a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master’s degree in Library and
Information Science from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is
the mother of three and lives in North Carolina with her husband and their
rapidly growing collection of pets.
Links:
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE:
Michelle
Garren Flye will be awarding $50 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly
drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeletecongrats on the tour and thanks for the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the thoughtful review!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your review :)
ReplyDeletethanks for the great excerpt !Congrats on the new release.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Michelle and Victoria.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tour and thank you for the excerpt and giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThanks on this great giveaway and the time you put out to post this blog.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the tour - the book looks like a great read!
ReplyDeleteAs my tour is over, I'm just stopping by one last time to thank everyone (hosts and visitors!) for reading and/or commenting! It's been great getting to know some new folks, and I hope to see you again. :)
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