“I see that Leanne has done her job to forewarn you about what I’m hoping to do here. I have to have all the contracts in order before I can even begin to hire contractors.” His gaze once again found hers. “What do you say?” he asked. “Will you be Chocolate Store Assistant #2 in our little production?”
Adeline doubted anything with Eli Hunt could be classified as little. Then her brain caught up. “What do you mean?”
Eli chuckled. “Leanne obviously left out the best part. Not only will we be needing to film in your store, but we’d like you to be a part of it. It is your place, after all, and I don’t want to kick you out. I’m not sure if Leanne has written in your part yet or not. It probably won’t be more than a couple of lines, if any. But you’ll see that on page—” Eli flipped through the pages of the very large contract. “Oh, I have no idea which page. But you’ll be paid for the ability to shoot the film here as well as for your time as an extra.”
“I’d actually be in the movie,” Adeline said slowly. “As an extra. In my own shop.”
The way she said it probably made Eli think she wasn’t super excited about the prospect. And he’d be right. Because when Adeline’s father had left for greener pastures, she’d promised her mother that she’d stay far away from Hollywood, and the people in it.
But she was also a businesswoman, and if this movie was as successful as she thought it would be, it would do wonders for her little chocolate shop.
Adeline doubted she’d have much to do with Eli anyway. Making an exception this one time couldn’t hurt.
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Starlight Love
She’s falling in love. He’s just playing a part.
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When Adeline Baker was told that big-time Hollywood actor, Eli Hunt, wanted to film a movie in Starlight Ridge—and inside her small chocolate shop—she told them they were crazy. But the film crew arrived, and Eli Hunt with them, and fantasy quickly became reality. Adeline knew Eli would be charming—she’d read the magazines and seen the interviews—but she’d underestimated the pull he’d have on her. Too bad she couldn’t trust a word that came out of his mouth, because there was one thing Eli was famous for. He never stepped out of character while filming a movie—even off set.
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The first time Eli Hunt had visited Starlight Ridge, he’d known he’d found the setting for his next romantic drama. The mild winter weather and small-town beach community was exactly what he was looking for. The pretty owner of the local chocolate shop hadn’t hurt either. But as filming commences, Eli realizes he has a problem. He feels more chemistry with Adeline than his co-star. To make matters worse, he can’t step out of character. And the longer he spends with her, the more he desperately wishes he could.
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It will take trust and courage for Adeline and Eli to step outside their roles and discover if what they have is real, or if it is merely a Hollywood illusion.
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Starlight Love is the third book in the Starlight Ridge series. If you can’t get enough of small-town romance, holiday kisses, and Hollywood heroes, you’ll love reading this sweet story.
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Also by Kat Bellemore
BORROWING AMOR
Borrowing Amor
Borrowing Love
Borrowing a Fiancé
Borrowing a Billionaire
Borrowing Kisses
Borrowing Second Chances
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STARLIGHT RIDGE
Diving into Love
Resisting Love
Starlight Love
Building on Love
Winning his Love
About the Author
Kat Bellemore is the author of the Borrowing Amor small town romance series. Deciding to have New Mexico as the setting for the series was an easy choice, considering its amazing sunsets, blue skies and tasty green chile. That, and she currently lives there with her husband and two cute kids. They hope to one day add a dog to the family, but for now, the native animals of the desert will have to do. Though, Kat wouldn't mind ridding the world of scorpions and centipedes. They're just mean.
You can visit Kat at www.kat-bellemore.com.
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