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Chargement... Mission Hollywood (A Red Carpet Romance) (édition 2019)par Michelle Keener (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. I really enjoyed the story because it takes a look at the cost of fame. Many of us think Hollywood stars are happy all the time . They seem to have the perfect life with no stress at all. The author has taken a character and exposed his emotional wounds that he thought would never surface. Ben has been on top of the world with his fame but it all starts to crumble before his eyes. You can feel the tug of war going on as his agent tries to distance Ben from influences that could hurt his reputation. Lily is a very compassionate person but is hesitant when she runs into Ben unexpectedly. She is not overly excited about being around him, but God has other plans. Lily knows what it is like to lose a parent, but she has no idea the pain that Ben has carried with him for years. I loved how Ben started to open up to Lily and let his guard down. He has questioned God and asked him why he allows things that hurt to happen. It is a tug of war going on inside of him as he starts to get close to Lily and her family. Lily's dad is a great influence on Ben and takes him under his wing. I had to laugh when I heard the phrase, "holly roller" used. I remember being called that by kids at school. My dad was a pastor so I was constantly made fun of. I enjoyed reading about the church and the outreaches it does. The church is there to reach out to the forgotten and show God's love. The examples the author uses to demonstrate this is powerful. If we take the blinders off we could see hurting people all around us who need a helping hand. The story is not preachy but does show how important it is to look past the outside and allow God to show us how to reach others. The journey Ben takes to find God is emotional and filled with life lessons. Will Ben allow God back into his life? There are a few twists and misunderstandings that leave Lily hurt . Ben has his work cut out for him as he tries to follow the path God has for him. There is a glimpse of jealousy that rears its ugly head and Lily feels the sting of it from a woman who wants Ben for herself. There is a bit of unexpected turn of events in the story that really had me on the edge of my seat. The author has delivered a wonderful story that touches on greed, jealousy, pride, forgiveness and most of all God's love. "Sometimes the biggest mission field is the one in our own backyard." I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion. Mission Hollywood is a story about love and faith. Deep faith, faltering faith, and faith when its convenient. And even though one of the main characters is a movie star and Hollywood is part of the title, the film industry plays a very small part of this story. This is actually a story about serving and loving God by serving and loving His children. Yes, there is romance. Lily Shaw and Ben Prescott are a great couple and there are some emotional scenes between them but the true love story is between Lily, Ben, and God. Lily is openly in love with God and she shows it in actions and words; Ben has known God but past circumstances have left him feeling bitter toward Christianity. And then, a tragedy occurs and changes occur: Lily's Christian witness begins to fade and Ben's faith blossoms and blooms! Lily and Ben are likable and realistic characters and author Michelle Keener has created some great supporting characters. In a moment of hurt, Lily tells her friend Kate "Even God has forgotten about me" and Kate's answer is a reminder for us all. "Oh, Lily. God loves you. He hasn't forgotten you....God is still God even when everything falls apart." (p. 271) This is a story that will keep you reading to try to find answers. Is there a future for a movie star and a minister's daughter? Can a believer convince a doubter, or will the doubter change the believer? Can light be found during times of darkness? Mission Hollywood reminds us that forgiveness and redemption are always available. If you enjoy contemporary romance and Christian fiction, you will certainly want to read this book! I received a complimentary copy from the author and Celebrate Lit. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Mission Hollywood was a heartwarming story of coming home. I absolutely loved the cozy family vibe of the Shaws and how each member of the family radiated the love of Christ into their everyday lives. Just like Ben Prescott, I was mesmerized by the depth of their relationship with each other and how much they cared about and respected others in the community. Spending time in their home around the dinner table filled me with a sense of warmth and peace. I can understand why Ben didn’t want to leave! Ben might have been difficult to like in the beginning when he was making passes at Lily while intoxicated, but as it becomes obvious his wandering and lonesome heart is looking for something new and genuine, he will steal your heart. I loved how the box-office blockbuster movie star just enjoyed being ordinary and doing ordinary things. Like any good story from Hollywood, there are plenty of twists and turns as Ben and Lily explore the feelings they develop for each other. The end of the book is a bombshell, but I loved how it both tested the characters and refined them. I really enjoyed Lily and Ben’s story, and will be looking forward to reading Noah’s story soon! If you enjoy Christian contemporary fiction, then you will enjoy this book! I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Ben is a Hollywood actor who has lost his way and does not put any stock in God or faith. However, a chance encounter with Lily inside a limousine changes the course of his life. Lily, daughter of a preacher, along with her father and brother illustrate true Christian love. The one character I really did not care for was Zoe, Ben’s agent. She seems to epitomize what a Hollywood agent should be like. I found Lily’s initial willingness to help Ben when he jumps into the limousine her brother drove to pick her up spoke volumes about what Lily would be like. I think one of my favorite parts of this book was when Ben first encountered Lily’s father. A case of mistaken perceptions comes to pass,. So check out this book for yourself. I received a copy of this book for my fair and honest review aucune critique | ajouter une critique
A Hollywood bad boy. A pastor's daughter. What could possibly go wrong?Movie star Ben Prescott arrives back in Hollywood after causing a scandal with his ex-girlfriend in Rome. Chased through the airport by paparazzi, he jumps into a limo hoping for a quick getaway. Instead he finds Lily Shaw, a pastor's daughter and preschool teacher. When the paparazzi capture a photo of the two of them together, Ben's agent demands that he do whatever it takes to keep the story from hitting the gossip pages . . . even volunteer to work at Lily's church. Sparks fly as the movie star and the pastor's daughter work side by side. When Lily accompanies Ben to the premiere of his latest movie, Hollywood takes notice. Under intense media scrutiny and pressure from the movie industry, Ben must risk his career to follow his heart, but Lily wants the one thing he doesn't have, faith.Mission Hollywood is an inspirational story about love, faith, and second chances. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Mission Hollywood is a contemporary Christian Fiction. Ben Prescott is a typical Hollywood playboy, but his character is Lily Shaw’s parents founded a Mission in the inner city of Hollywood to serve the people who live in the shadows of one of America’s richest places. She now serves in the Mission as a preschool teacher and worship leader. Ben Prescott is a typical Hollywood playboy, he is used to getting what he wants and buying his way out of trouble. When Ben comes home from nightmarish film opening and accidentally gets into the wrong limo he ends up dragging Lily into a spot light she never wanted.
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Michelle Keener has written a wonderful book, even if the storyline seemed predictable at first I loved how Keener created characters that were REAL, endearing and lovable. I love that the author showed how our own country can be a mission field. I enjoyed the insight to the Characters. I can’t wait to read Noah’s story!
I received a complimentary copy for this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own ( )