Heartthrob (Hollywood Hearts, #1)

by Belinda Williams

  “Hey, Allegra!” a reporter called out. “So have you fallen for Jacob? Are you back together?”

  I glanced over at Jake with a sly smile.

  “Now that I think about it,” Jake said softly so only I could hear. “I might need to set the reporters straight on that headline.”

  “Why?”

  “Because you didn’t fall for me. If I recall, from the moment we met, you knocked me off my feet.”

  We both threw our heads back and laughed, ignoring the reporters, and disappeared backstage.

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  Acknowledgments

  I came across a quote earlier this year:

  ‘There’s no such thing as a smooth mountain.’

  I’m not quite sure whereabouts I am on the particular mountain I’m traversing right now (but isn’t that half the fun?) For this, my sixth published book, I’ve chosen to publish independently, and I want to thank all those who have supported me—and continue to support me—on my writing journey.

  Thank you to my leading man for your continual support and belief in me. It sounds clichéd, but it means the world to me. And when I doubt this road I’m on, your understanding (and acceptance) of writing being part of who I am, keeps me on track.

  Thank you to my beta-readers, Sarah, Nicki, Joanna and Donna, for your ongoing enthusiasm and input.

  Big thanks to Laura Greaves, my editor for this book and a talented author in her own right. It’s been a pleasure working with you and having someone who ‘gets’ my genre and writing voice. I loved your honesty (even the bit where you told me to ditch the first two chapters!) Your thoughtful commentary has made HEARTTHROB a much better book.

  Thanks also to Emma, my proofreader. I’m so impressed with your keen eye for detail and thank you for helping me to put the final coat of polish on this manuscript.

  Then there’s my tribe: all the other authors I’ve gotten to know, spoken to, and approached for advice about this business of writing. Talented women like Nicki Edwards, Joanne Dannon, Claire Boston, Adina West, Juanita Kees, Tania Joyce, and many more. You’re the best!

  A huge thanks also to the book bloggers who have reviewed my book or promoted me during a blog tour.

  And of course, my wonderful readers. Thank you for buying and reading my book. As an independent author, my success relies on readers helping to spread the word about my books. So if you enjoyed HEARTTHROB, please consider telling your friends and writing a review. Thank you!

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  About Belinda Williams

  Belinda Williams is a marketing communications specialist and copywriter who allowed an addiction to romance to get the better of her. Her other addictions include music and fast cars. Her writing hasn’t paid for a Lamborghini just yet, so she’ll have to settle for her son’s Hot Wheels collection and writing hot male leads with sports cars. Belinda lives in Sydney, Australia.

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  This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are products of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or places or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

  HEARTTHROB: Hollywood Hearts 1

  ISBN-13: 9780995357006

  http://belindawilliamsbooks.com

  Edited by Laura Greaves

  Proofread by Emma Nicholas