MJSH's Reviews > The Truth About Fame

"To be known, really known, was all I'd ever wanted."

I've always enjoyed Toni Shiloh's books but this book has become my favorite by the author. I didn't read the first book in Faith & Fortune series but this can be read as a stand-alone since the author explains all pertinent events from the first book. It's a heart-rending, raw, beautifully real story with sass, a hefty amount of grace and forgiveness, and a dose of suspense in the plot. If you enjoy contemporary romance, you can't miss this one!

The book is told from Tori's first person perspective and her supporting cast of Holiday and Octavia is fun as the three best friends support each other through a stalker's twisted games. Fox, her bodyguard, is a loyal and steadfast protector who has lived through tragedies but chooses to remain hopeful and faithful. He's a fantastic hero and balances out Tori's creative, bubbly, impulsive side. They both have deep hurts from their past but see each other past the defensive walls they've put up to who they really are. I loved the references to the movie The Bodyguard from the 90s that made me quite nostalgic. The suspense is well-done and the identity of the villain was a shocker to me. I can't wait to read about Octavia in the next book (and, of course, I'll be going back to read Holiday's story).

I received a copy of the book from the publisher/author via JustRead Publicity Tours and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.