Until Next Time by Ruby Dare

Hollywood #1

Rating: ★★★★☆

Dates Read: 8/2/23 - 8/6/23

    Abigail didn't expect to find love when she volunteered at the local animal shelter adoption event. But everything changes when she's tasked with babysitting Liam Caffney, a popular actor from the TV show "The EverMorphs," who's there to boost donations. Abigail is secretly a huge fan of the show, but she keeps this hidden from Liam. However, their immediate attraction and connection draw them closer together, and they start dating.

    As their relationship deepens, Abigail struggles with keeping her fan identity a secret, especially after a bad experience Liam had with a fan in the past. She knows she needs to tell him the truth before he finds out on his own, but the lies keep piling up as they navigate the challenges of dating a TV star and her responsibilities at the high school's spring play.

    As they grow closer, Abigail wonders if their relationship can survive the truth bomb that could potentially implode their lives. Will they be able to overcome the secrets and trust issues, or will their romance get canceled before it even has a chance to fully bloom?

    "As a plus size woman I made the world adjust to me, not the other way around."

    From the moment I started reading this book, I fell in love with Abi, the main character. She's so relatable in many ways, and her passion for baking resonated with me since it's also my way to relax! The storyline reminded me of "Spoiler Alert," but in my opinion, it was even better. Finally, a book with a plus-size MC in a smutty romance where the guy doesn't constantly talk about her body size! Abi and Liam's relationship was incredibly sweet, and I'm crossing my fingers that the second book will be about Tess.

    However, I must admit that I struggled a bit with the insta-love aspect, which is a personal preference. Additionally, I was a bit surprised that there wasn't an unintended pregnancy considering some of the steamy scenes.

    Overall, this book was a delight to read. It's well-written, spicy, and full of humor. I'm eagerly looking forward to more works from this author. A big thank you to Ruby Dare and her team for providing me with a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

    "Until Next Time" by Ruby Dare is set to be published August 15, 2023!