Mission Hollywood

Celebrate Lit Book Tour

About the Book Mission Hollywood

Book: Mission Hollywood

Author: Michelle Keener

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: July 16, 2019

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.

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My Thoughts on Mission Hollywood:

This is definitely a storyline I would never think up!  I was intrigued by it though.  Small town girl, Hollywood hunk, what happens?  Who will convert the other?

The characters are great. They’re real and raw and steal your heart.  Ben grew up in a Christian home but has a hard time swallowing most Christians around him because his home was also abusive.  And then you have sweet Lily.  She’s the ultimate pastor’s child.  She leads worship, she teaches preschool, and she loves God.

But even though Lily loves God, that doesn’t mean her life is perfect or that she can be 100% on all the time.  We all have those days where we find it hard to be happy or hard to put on our serene face.  I’m glad to see that Lily does as well.  It makes the story so much more enjoyable when the characters are fully relatable.

There are a few instances when Ben could use a good smack upside the head.  I’m a bit disappointed that Lily’s father didn’t have some heart to heart talks with him a few times throughout the book about his treatment of Lily but it’s not a deal-breaker on whether I enjoyed the book or not.

This book reads like a Hollywood film.  Because of that if you like movies you’re going to love Mission Hollywood.  A recommend from me for all to read.

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.  I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way.  All opinions expressed are my own.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations. 

About the Author of Mission Hollywood

Michelle Keener is a wife, mom, and the author of three books. She lives in Southern California with her retired Marine husband, their two children, and one spoiled dog. When she isn’t writing, she is busy homeschooling, teaching creative writing workshops, or baking something involving chocolate.

Michelle loves to hear from readers and you can usually find her on Twitter @MKeenerWrites or at her website www.MichelleKeener.com

More from Michelle

Why Hollywood?

That’s a great question! Of all the places I could have set a Christian romance novel, why pick Hollywood? It isn’t exactly the first place that pops into your mind when you think Christian romance, right?

The truth is I spent four years of my life trying to become an actress. I was a theatre major in the Los Angeles area and I spent a lot of time in Hollywood. I’ve been down Hollywood Boulevard, visited casting offices, and gone to open-call auditions. In those years, I saw the good and the bad of the movie industry. I saw dreams shattered and hearts broken under the glamorous lights of the Sunset Strip. Years later, when I started thinking about writing a Christian romance, I knew Hollywood was the perfect setting to tell the story of God’s unchanging, never-ending love for us.

Mission Hollywood isn’t just one love story, it’s two. The romance between Ben and Lily is definitely swoon-worthy, but there is also the story of how much God loves us. I hope you enjoy Mission Hollywood…it’s only the beginning of the story for the Shaw Family. Book two is coming in February!

Blog Stops for Mission Hollywood

Among the Reads, October 24

Sara Jane Jacobs, October 24

Maureen’s Musings, October 25

Books, Life, and Christ, October 25

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 26

Stephanie’s Life of Determination, October 26

For Him and My Family, October 27

Moments, October 27

Through the Fire Blogs, October 28

Pause for Tales, October 29

She Lives To Read, October 29

Older & Smarter?, October 30

Blessed & Bookish, October 30

Inklings and notions, October 31

Reflections From My Bookshelves, October 31

Godly Book Reviews, November 1

My Devotional Thoughts, November 1

Book Bites, Bee Stings, & Butterfly Kisses, November 2

Back Porch Reads, November 2

Texas Book-aholic, November 3

For The Love of Books, November 3

Quiet Quilter, November 4

janicesbookreviews, November 5

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, November 5

A Reader’s Brain, November 6

Books, Books, and More Books., November 6

Giveaway for Mission Hollywood

To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a Red Carpet Collection, which includes a signed paperback copy of Mission Hollywood, a custom Pura Vida bracelet in red carpet colors, a signed and numbered print of the original painting “Redemption” by artist Charlotte Lauder, a vintage-Hollywood style postcard, a bookmark, and a magnet!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! 

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/ecf4/mission-hollywood-celebration-tour-giveaway