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    Audiobook14 hours

    Fame

    Written by Tilly Bagshawe

    Narrated by Alison Larkin

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    When legendary film director Dorian Rasmirez gambles his fortune on an opulent remake of Wuthering Heights, he knows it’s his last chance to salvage his career. Thanks to a bitter public feud with producer Harry Greene, Dorian desperately needs a hit—a big one—and he’ll do anything to get it. Even cast Hollywood bad girl Sabrina Leon in the lead role.

    Plucked from obscurity, Sabrina catapulted to fame at an early age. Now the young starlet is as famous for her battles with drugs and alcohol as she is for her intoxicating beauty. But Dorian knows that with the right leading man, Sabrina could give the performance of a lifetime. Enter Viorel Hudson, the arrogantly sexy British import whose Heathcliff promises to be the most explosive Hollywood has ever seen.

    From the moment Vio and Sabrina meet, their chemistry is undeniable. But as hot as their on-screen performance is, it doesn’t hold a candle to the tabloid-ready drama unfolding behind the scenes…

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBrilliance Audio
    Release dateFeb 26, 2013
    ISBN9781469211640
    Fame
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    Tilly Bagshawe

    Tilly Bagshawe is the internationally bestselling author of nine previous novels. A single mother at seventeen, Tilly won a place at Cambridge University and took her baby daughter with her.She went on to enjoy a successful career in the City before becoming a writer. As a journalist, Tilly contributed regularly to the Sunday Times, Daily Mail and Evening Standard before following in the footsteps of her sister Louise and turning her hand to novels.

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    • 4/5
      Reviewed by: Crystal BBook provided by: provided by the publisher for reviewReview originally posted at Romancing the Book: Fame is the first work I have read by Tilly Bagshawe, I always enjoy finding new authors. I enjoyed reading this book that basically felt like a behind the scenes look into a movie production. The story starts with Dorian Rasmirez finding the actors to work on his newest project. The story takes us all the way from the beginning of the movie until after they have finished the production and it’s ready for release. There is some drama when it comes to release time but I don’t want to spoil that for you.Here are my thoughts and feelings on the main characters in the book.Dorian has his hands full with a very showy, irritating wife. I liked Dorian and the fact that he really did try to please his wife, she just wasn’t the please able type. I also liked that how he worked with his actors and was able to form friendships with them as they worked through the film. As for that wife of his, Chrissie, that woman is a piece of work and I did not like her at all. She was so not worthy of the husband that has treated her like a queen.Sabrina the lead actress in the film starts out with a really bad attitude but as the story went on I found myself actually liking her and hoping for the best for her. At the beginning of this book I will admit that I really did not like this girl. I thought she was a spoiled actress that thought she was allowed to act badly just because of who she is.Viorel Hudson the lead actor has lead an interesting life. He was adopted as a child with a cold upbringing. I really liked Viorel even when he had moments of just being the typical Hollywood Playboy. He too definitely grew as the story went on.Tish Crewe has been working in Romania helping the orphaned children. She goes home to England to help with her family home. It turns out this is where a lot of the movie scenes take place. Tish has her hands full with her brother who owns the estate but has a terrible habit of disappearing. I admired Tish from the beginning she is a very busy woman but takes the time to go home to help clean up the mess her brother left behind. I loved that she is a single parent raising her adorable adopted son Abel. Able forms a strong bond with Viorel. I loved how this movie star that is making huge money to shoot this film takes time to bond with this sweet boy.This is a really long book but there is so much story to be told that I never found myself not totally enthralled with the drama, the romances, and twists and turns along the way. I really loved how Tilly Bagshawe wrapped the story up at the end. I really didn’t expect some of the things that happened. I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll just say that you must read it for yourself.
    • 4/5
      5/08: tried to read this but I don't think I'm in the mood right now - maybe at a later date...
    • 2/5
      This was my first Karen Kingsbury book and honestly it was just okay. I probably wouldn't bother to read the rest of this series as it just didn't hold my interest.

      The main character is offered a big break in a Hollywood film. She is living in a quiet rural community and was apparently headhunted by a male movie star due to her appearance of innocence. She auditions and perhaps not surprisingly is offered the part...I won't spoil the rest of the story but it revolves around faith vs fame choices.

      The storyline was a little unrealistic especially due to the fact that the main character had been involved in film in the past but had walked away due to a personal crisis. What are the chances that she would be headhunted by this man who knew nothing of her background?

      I liked the way the author tried to demonstrate the dangers of power/money/fame within Hollywood and how this can corrupt a person. But, I would have liked to read more references to the faith of the main character. She felt God checking her on a number of occasions but proceeded anyway due to being caught up in the excitement. This was a more realistic scenario and something we all need to be aware of--just because it seems to be right, doesn't mean it is. We should proceed with caution and take advice from others.

      There was no bad language in this book but there were some bedroom scenes that had a little too much detail and there is a violent scene which is quite graphic.

      I wouldn't really recommend this book--it was too predictable with not enough of a Christian message.
    • 3/5
      PlotDane Matthews is a Hollywood playboy looking to help cast the perfect female lead in his next blockbuster. He remembers having seen Katy Hart, a young Christian theatre director in the midwest, who he thinks would be perfect for the part. It turns out that she is an actress who has stopped trying out for parts after seeing what the celebrity life did to her boyfriend. Will Katy take the part? Will she be able to handle life in Hollywood? Meanwhile, Dane is still reeling from discovering the Baxters, his birth family (in a previous Kingsbury novel). His birth mother has just died, leaving the father, numerous adult children, and grandchildren. Dane met his birth mother before her death, but did not meet the rest of his family -- he does not want to expose them to any publicity due to his celebrity. The book traces the Baxter children and their families. In another side story, a stalker is targeting Dane.SettingBloomington, IN and Hollywood.CharactersThe main characters Dane and Katy are likable, and the book does show that they are not perfect and deal with everyday troubles.PacingA little long. Spends a lot of time rehashing the dilemma - should she or shouldn't she take the part? Can she handle the celebrity scrutiny? =====Language - GSex - noneHomosexuality - noneViolence - pretend fighting, self-inflicted injuries for Stalker, knife violence
    • 4/5
      This story gives you a glimpse of what the inside life of a movie star might be like. Dayne Matthews is the "star" (who has a past that is linked to the Baxter family) and is looking for a "leading lady" for his new movie. Enter Katy Hart from Bloomington, Indiana, an "innocent" girl who would be perfect for the part. Watch her struggle to make the right decision and see the beginning of the series of books start to unfold.
    • 4/5
      When a young drama teacher gets a chance to star in a movie, a dream she's always cherished, will she take it? Katy Hart is torn between her world, and the world she's always dreamed of. She is trying to figure out what God wants for her life, whether she should stay and become famous, or return to the life she loves. She meets the famous movie star, Dayne Matthews, and he pulls her to the new life she's being offered. Then, a crazy stalker attacks Dayne and Katy, and shows Katy what the future might hold for her. Karen Kingsbury did a great job in this book, really showing the harsh side of fame, and Katy's reaction to it. I realy enjoyed this book, though I almost freaked out when that crazy lady attacked Katy and Dayne. This was one of the best books I've ever read.
    • 4/5
      Kingsbury once again tackles some of life's issues within the lives of her popular Baxter family characters. The unknown member of the family, actor Dayne Matthews, continues his quest for meaning. He is also excited by the prospect of bringing Katy Hart to Hollywood for a chance to star in his new movie. Katy, busy with her life as the director of a Christian Children's Theater group, is puzzled by the invite but accepts and is soon blown away by the glitz and romance of Hollywood. But does God really want her to chase after fame? Will Dayne figure out how to find meaning and purpose despite his Hollywood image? And will the long held Baxter family secret of Dayne's existance finally come out?Kingsbury does an excellent job of sucking the reader in to this family saga. There is a suspense element that adds extra drama, a wacko who is stalking Dayne and who may want to do him harm. Kingsbury knows how to lay on the melodrama, and the plot is somewhat predictable. The characters at times seem like foils to explore the issues. But the story is compelling enough and ends on enough of a cliffhanger to make you want to read more.How Good is it?Nice for a quick escape or a light "beach read", plan to get sucked into the series.