Hollywood Player

Hollywood Player is the third book in Alexa Aston's Hollywood Name Game series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone as it features two completely new characters in London and Knox. However, some secondary characters will be familiar to anyone who has read either or both of the previous stories. And it was certainly an engaging romance that had a pleasing mix of sweetness, heat and angst. Not to mention a little drama as an ex, an absent parent, and a determined member of the film crew all appear to cause trouble for London and Knox. And I did enjoy it, even if I did find it a little slow paced. But overall it was a very satisfying and easy read, that I would happily recommend to others.

**I was kindly provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest review**

Oh my goodness I loved this book!

Knox and London are the best couple! The book starts out going 100 mph with a scene that will leave you shaking. I had to walk away from the book a couple of times because my emotions were so raw. I will say that this book had almost too many subplots going on, but the did all work together to bring os the complete buildup between these two. I really enjoyed both of the first books in this series and this one had a lot to live up to. It not only matched the first two, it is my favorite one! While I was gifted an advanced copy of this book for review (thank you, I don’t think I could have waited until September to read) I have already preordered a copy for myself because this book is just that good that I want to add it to my to be reread folder!

I was really iffy about this book but it was really good! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! It had intrigue, a little suspense, and the storyline flowed smoothly! It was a very interesting read! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for sharing this book with me!

I enjoyed reading, Hollywood Player. What I enjoyed the most was catching up with the characters from books 1 and 2. It was kind of like a friend reunion while reading this book.

Hollywood Player by Alexa Aston a five-star read that is music to your ears. This is number three in the Hollywood Name Game series and they really can be read as stand-alone, but I have loved them as a series and loved seeing them become secondary characters in each other stories its added to the depth of the stories and just makes the whole series pop. I am sure that once this one is complete it will be one that I will drop in and out of, picking up whomever I am in the mood for. This one was music to my ears, watching London Russell as she goes from scared recluse afraid of the light, to become a beautiful strong butterfly. Who knew a couple of the most adorable meet cutes would make life so different. When you throw in Knox Monroe who seems to strong on the surface, but has so many cracks underneath, it just makes a gripping story that you cant put down and one that you will adore. Now pick yup this amazing story and listen to the beautiful story.

Another stellar read by Ms. Aston, I could not put this one down. I enjoyed this story almost as much as Hollywood Flirt. She again brings characters with flaws together to create a complex story of trust. London and Knox together are a force to storm Hollywood, with his acting chops and her music. They quickly become part of the Hollywood power couples that this series revolves around. Instead of focusing on the Hollywood elite that they are, we get homebodies and barbecues. Underneath the surface, they both have baggage to work through. Both are guarded and with good reason. His reputation has been earned and both have been burned by those they trusted. I can not wait for the next couple.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for the advanced copy for me to review, all opinions are my own.

What a great romance! I was hooked from the first chapter. Knox meets shy, recluse London in California 5 years after here face was scarred by her ex, Giancarlo and sparks fly. London immediately asks Knox (and his dog Bunker Hill who he inherited from the Agnes) to move in with him. Both London and Knox must deal with issues from their past but with the help of their new friends, they are able to move past this and have a happily ever after.

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This was my first experience with this series. So much more than actor and model romance. Several surprises and some tense moments along with a few touching ones. I don't care for intimate details or swearing, so that is why I gave it only four stars instead of five. Interesting story.

The characters Knox & London are very complex. Each having trust issues. But for some reason, they do trust one another. As they maneuver this new relationship and some bumps in the roadway we learn more about each characters vulnerabilities and strengths. Also, any book with an adorable dog named Bunker Hill is a winner for me!

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest review.

Hollywood Player is the third novel in this magnificent series by Alexa Aston. Usually, as novels come out in a series you can either see the same plots or they don’t live up to the previous novels. Not so in this series. This talented author brings each novel to us as a uniquely plotted story and yet some of the characters revisit adding familiarity to the newly created and individual personalities.
Hollywood Player is the story of London Russell and Knox Monroe. The backstories on these two characters is simply a work of pure art (no I won’t tell you the details). I fell madly in love with them. If ever love at first sight happened, it’s with these two (even if they weren’t sure at first, you will be). A lovely angel named Agnes had something to do with it, I’m sure.
These two do wonderful healing of each other and each is their best when they are together. The course to love never runs smoothly. It’s heartrending when things go bad. Due to personal tragedy, love overcomes hurt and pride and love is the winner of the game.
As a bonus, you get a little insight into the world of movie making and music. This is a sure fire, don’t want to miss a minute, page turner. Once you begin this read, you won’t want to put it down until the final page. Yes, Virginia, it’s just that good!

Hollywood Player is another well-written novel by Alexa Aston. The first two books from the Hollywood Name Game series are also excellent. Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone.

London Russell began modeling at the ripe-old-age of fourteen and earned a nice living. Her looks got her the cover of Sports Illustrated, which skyrocketed her into instant fame. However, she always dreamed about performing and writing songs. Her boyfriend at the time was extremely controlling, and she suffered horrifically because of it. As a result, she lives a reclusive life in Los Angeles. Her music talent has earned her much success, however, she is unable to tour, make friends or trust men.

Knox Monroe grew up in show business with success in TV. He took a much needed break from Tinseltown after learning of his mother's deception, and earned a degree in business in order to protect his financial assets moving forward. Luckily, small roles and a big break as the lead in a three part film series put him back on top. Knox prefers womanizing to any form of commitment until he meets London. They share an instant connection, which very quickly evolves into much more both personally and professionally.

I really enjoyed this book. It has a few intense moments that were truly unnerving. The situation involving London's ex-boyfriend was quite chilling, while the revelation from Knox's mother was beyond surprising. The author's writing style is easy to understand, and the story flows effortlessly from beginning to end. London and Knox are a hot couple and their sexy times are steamy. Overall, a solid romantic read.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

This was a cute, fun read, that had it’s serious moments as well. London, our heroine, is a model turned singer/songwriter. A loner and recluse by nature, she meets Knox, our actor/playboy hero, and sparks fly. I liked these characters. They are realistic, and had dialog and interactions that felt real. Set around the high-profile movie business, this book skirted most of that fluff in its story, focusing more on the basic elements of the romance plot and the developing friendships. I liked how the characters developed—London from a recluse to a much more social character, and Knox from playboy to good guy and devoted boyfriend. The conflicts created nice ups and downs in this solid story, and the supportive friendships rounded out the tale. I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my freely given, honest review.

London Russel grew up all over the world, traveling with her artists father. Then, at 14, traveling all over as a model. Then she was attacked by someone that was supposed to love her. She became a recluse, biding from everyone, afraid to open up. Knox Monroe grew on the sets of different television shows. A popular child actor. Then he learns of his mother’s betrayal, and chooses to not trust another woman, only using them for his own needs. When the two been, everything changes. They fall for each other. London wants to open up, and love again, but she’s afraid of Knox’s past. Knox wants to trust again. Will they be able to overcome their past?

I really enjoyed this story. It was sweet and had amazing characters. I was drawn in to the story, and felt for everything that London goes through. This was a well written story, and truly enjoyable. This is book three in a series, and although it can be read as a stand-alone, I’d recommend reading the first two books, as you can get a background on some of the other characters in the book. I definitely recommend this book.

This book turned out to be much better than what I expected, and I enjoyed reading it.

The author did a wonderful job in telling the story. The story is interesting, the pacing is nice, and the characters are charming. Moreover, the story immediately grabbed my attention right in the beginning where London is attacked by Giancarlo. There are quite a few twists and turns that you don’t expect, which makes the plot interesting till the very end.

Also, I loved London and Knox as individuals. Knox immediately stood out for me because of his unconventional relationship with Agnes. Knox and London are so cute together. I loved the scenes where he gets her to come out from her seclusion and start living her life. She in turns gives him stability and family that he never had growing up. They were both so good together!

Moreover even the supporting cast are so lovely and uplifting. Keely was a very interesting character too and I liked her dynamic with Knox. Chazz, Cassie and Sydney also added well to the plot. Moreover, I loved London’s father David, and how protective he is towards her. They share such a nice bond, and it is clear how much she means to him when he has a word with Knox. I also loved the scenes revolving around Jo’s pregnancy and delivery.

However, while I also enjoyed their romance, I really didn’t like the insta-love connection. Knox kisses London in public just when they have met, and she tells him to move in with him? I took some of their initial scenes with a pinch of salt, but then felt maybe it was the Hollywood lifestyle.

Overall, I really enjoyed this story and thought it was a very well written romance.

4 Stars for this sweet romance!

It's 5 years after London's ex-boyfriend brutally attacked her and she's finally coming out of her isolated shell of a life. Instead of going back to modelling, she is following her heart and becoming a singer songwriter. She has been asked to write and sing the title song for Sydney and Cassie's (from book 1 and 2) new movie. When London meets Knox, by accident, the sparks instantly fly between them. London suggests Knox for the lead role in the movie and Sydney and Cassie agree. It looks like London is finally going to have a full and happy life. That is if she can keep the voices out of her head telling her that Knox will always be a player and that she is not good enough for him.

Knox can't believe his luck at meeting London, his teenage crush and when she says he can stay with her while he's in LA ... while it's just the icing on the cake. He never thought that he'd be able to trust a woman after his own mother robbed him blind. That is why he only has one-night stands ... that is until London. She is making him break all his own rules.

I like how London fought to get her life back. And I loved how Knox knew right from the time they met that London was "it" for him. This is a sweet and steamy romance that had me rooting for London and Knox. A great addition to the series.

I received an early copy through NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

Trust can be a big issue for couples, but once given it can be a cornerstone to a great relationship. London & Knox have giant trust issues and they have to discover a way to either break down those barriers or their hearts will never survive.

The author takes us on a emotional journey of two very difficult situations that are definitely a part of our society. It is sad that both carry such major drama , opinions and, emotions. She does an exceptional job with the growth with each character that you visualize their process!

I truly appreciated and enjoyed this book!

Thank you to the authors and publishers who work diligently for us the readers.

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.

Unexpectedly, but I really enjoyed reading this book. Romance between celebrities in Hollywood is not something new in the literature, but I liked that there was little fuss, the glamor of celebrities was not particularly emphasized in the books here, they were more presented here as persons, as many other character from the neighborhood. Although it  the third book in the series, I have not read the previous ones and that was not a problem for me at all. It is completely stand-alone book.


London, our heroine is far from a perfect girl, once with brilliant future and perfect life, only to be destroyed, attacked in the most brutal way in the past, a true survivor, manages to heal and eliminate her physical scars, but is that the same case with those who are not visible from the outside? She lives somewhere on the margins of what can be called life, alone in this world full of people, without a friend, without a lover, without anyone who could help her easily carry the burden of the past. She has her father, but he's far away. We watch as she slowly starts to wake up from her idle state, and fights to overcome the obstacles, fights against herself to overcome her issues that separate her from the world.


And she meets him, Knox, our hero,  the well-known actor, the one who steals women's hearts and a sighs wherever he appears. One touch, one kiss and magic was created ..... they connect their solitary lives with only one precipitated invitation from her side ... something I honestly don't know how to interpret, a victim of such violence, invites a man to stay at her house the first time she meets him. It doesn't add up....


But the shortcomings and mistakes exist even in perfection, however they were not so serious so they could not be ignored, and the content was still interesting enough to hold my attention. 


The style of writing as well as the story is enough to keep you turning the pages, the characters are thoroughly presented, a true feeling of the characters.

Another knock it out of the part book in this series that I am so enjoying. Even though these books are standalones it is always great to see the recurring characters who are just normal people and fangirl just like the rest of us (when Sydney and Cassie meet London for the first time).

Thanks to a horrific attack from an ex boyfriend that left her scarred for life inside and out London has gone from being a world famous model to a recluse who is building a career in music but refuses to tour. Knox is an up and coming actor in Hollywood who has just lost his mentor and job at the same time when writer Agnes Whitten dies and her will stipulates that there will be no more movies featuring Knox's on-screen character Seth Walker.

Knox and London meet accidentally when his dog crashes into her table at a cafe and the two of them hit it off immediately and kicked off a wonderful romantic story of two people with painful pasts coming together to make a bright future together. Fate has a huge hand in a lot of the story as does the support of their new circle of friends and for the first time both them no longer feel alone. Unfortunately despite the help they still have to lay to rest their pasts that still haunt them.

You will cry and swoon at this wonderful story and become totally invested in these characters. It is hot, steamy and just what you need to smile and chase away the blues. A five star read again!!

Thank you to Alexa and Netgalley for the free copy to review.