Elissa Holt is about to come face to face with the one that got away, Liam Quinn. Six years ago they shared an intense connection and developed feelings despite her being cautious with her heart. He was romantic and believed in fate. But every time they seemed about to make some progress, they would have a set back. And then due to circumstances they were separated and she was left broken-hearted.

Liam went on to Hollywood to become a huge mega-star while she remained in New York as a stage manager. Now they are working on Broadway together along with his perky, pretty fiancee.

Sexual tension and unresolved feelings sizzle between them. They are still drawn to each other. And when Liam needs her help, that only brings them in closer proximity adding to the tension.

He lives in a fish bowl with all of his actions watched. His fiancee, Angel is sweet and supportive. Elissa does not want to cause anyone pain, but her heart still hurts from her own loss. Liam is still feeling strongly for her a well. But his life is full of complications and secrets. He is part of Hollywood's hottest couple. Not to mention the crew fraternizing with the stars is not looked highly upon.

Liam Quinn and Elissa Holt had a whirlwind romance. The kind that fairytales are made of. But Liam broke her heart and six years later, Elissa still hasn’t gotten over it -- the heartbreak or her love -- only now she knows she can’t have anything with Liam. He’s engaged. And a Hollywood heartthrob with screaming fans everywhere. Now she has to figure out how to work with Liam and not let her heart break yet again. Late night work and unresolved feelings make staying unemotional a challenge for both of them.

These two have a chemistry that is stronger than the time they have been apart. The spark between them is evident in the flashback scenes that happen early in the book, but also in their reintroduction in the present. That they are able to fight the pull that draws them together was surprising given just how strong the emotions between them. But it is also a testament to how seriously they both take their careers and their choices; they have to work closely together and don’t want to make things any more strained than they already are.
 

The side characters added a fun mix to this story. Elissa’s best friend, Josh, and Liam’s finace, Angel, added hilarity and drama to an otherwise dramatic story. I loved both side characters, even Angel, which made it difficult at times to root for Liam and Elissa, but the way the triangle worked out was perfection all around. I often have a hard time when one character is in a serious relationship when things heat up between the main characters and it’s certainly easier when I can hate the third wheel. But in this case, I loved Angel. She is sweet, friendly, and open.
 

This turned out to be far less angst filled than I was expecting, and I found myself enjoying it more than I did the first two books in the series. This was a great mix of drama, tension, and plot twists as Liam and Elissa figure out how to work together and where their true feelings lie. I loved the turns this plot took, in some cases far beyond what I had expected.

 

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Bad Romeo (The Starcrossed Series #1)
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