Hollywood Playboy

Hollywood Royalty, Book 1

By: Natasha Madison

Narrated by: Kai Kennicott, Wen Ross

Length: 8 hrs and 6 mins

Publisher's summary

Behind the "lights, camera, action" of Hollywood lies a world of deception, love, and seduction.

Are you ready for Hollywood Royalty?

Jessica

Being an entertainment journalist was the last thing I thought I would be doing.

I thought once I got my degree, I would be reporting on stories that made a difference, but now all I do is report on who broke up with who and who is dating who.

I was over it.

Then I got my next assignment.

He’s Hollywood’s bad boy.

He works hard, and he plays even harder.

He’s rude, he’s condescending, and he’s made it known he doesn’t want me on the tour.

With one month on the road with him, two things might happen.

One, I may never work in this industry again.

Two, I may just be like everyone else and fall for Hollywood’s playboy.

©2019 Natasha Madison (P)2019 Natasha Madison

Meet Tyler and Jessica!

I was so excited to see this released and could not wait to give it a listen, and I am so glad that I did! It's one of the best of the year for me so far! Tyler is an A list actor, going on tour for his upcoming blockbuster release. He is taking 10 journalists along for the ride, one being his nemisis, Jessica. And from there, the story goes. This enemies to lovers story is pack full of feels and emotions. Tyler is a great character, full of sincerity, the kind that is easy to fall for. Jessica on the hand is the character I really fell for. She is a consummate professional, and goes into this assignment with grace. I love how strong and independent she is, and yet, Tyler becomes her one vulnerability. It's an easy listen, had me completely caught up and kept me entertained the entire time.

Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross give this story their all. The performance is spot on. Kai's portrayal of Jessica gives her that determined undertone, never giving in and can turn on a dime to show that passionate, vulnerable side. Wen's smooth voice for Tyler will woo the best of them, and with Tyler, he makes him strong and emotional, showing that Tyler is more than his image. It's spectacular narration and one you do not want to miss.

Fantastic Celebrity/Enemies to Lovers Romance!

What a fantastic celebrity/enemies to lovers romance! Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross were awesome in this duet narration! You could really feel the emotion in this one and Wen Ross especially brought an intensity to our hero, Tyler, that you wouldn't have felt without listening to the audiobook. I think my only minor issue with the narration is that it felt a touch too slow. I'm not sure if that was done to maintain a more serious feel or not, but I ended up speeding up the narration to 1.25x to compensate.

Tyler and Jessica's story hooked me right in and I loved watching the sparks fly between them as they went head to head. They both wear masks thanks to the nature of their professions, but once the real Tyler and Jessica started to surface, the REAL sparks started to ignite. There is some OW drama and I did feel like a lot of the misunderstandings could have been avoided if these two didn't automatically jump to conclusions, but overall, the pacing and flow of the story worked really well and I was invested through the entire book. I also liked that we were given both Tyler and Jessica's POV's for certain scenes, so that we could know exactly what our characters were thinking and feeling. Cassie played her role perfectly in the story and though the conclusion wasn't a surprise, I did like how it wrapped up. I only wish that Jessica would have remained the same strong and independent woman through the final drama, instead of essentially imploding. It did help set up the next book featuring Brian and Kellie (Jessica's BFF) though and the epilogues left me smiling. I'm excited to continue with this series!

Overall 4 stars
Performance 4.5 stars
Story 4 stars

LOVED.. LOVED.. LOVED EVERY SINGLE SECOND

This was my first book by Natasha Madison and I may well have rejected it.. but hello.. a Hollywood heartthrob in an enemies-to-lovers romance which is narrated by the outstanding Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross proved too much of a temptation for me to resist. And I’m so glad because, right from the start, I had that undefinable delicious feeling.. you know, that feeling you get early on in a story when you know it’s going to be a great listen.. so you sit back, relax and prepare to be wowed.. and wowed I was.

The characters, the slow-build of the enemies-to-lovers plotline, the snappy - to the happy dialogue, the fun banter, the pain, the passion and the pleasures, the dual POV drama and the touch of angst was all just right. And Kai and Wen’s duet style of narration made the story flow so naturally, made it more realistic and brought the characters to life.. oh yes, and they also made it a very enjoyable and entertaining 5 star audiobook.

Worth a credit? Yes definitely.

Brilliant

The narration by Wen Ros and Kai Kennicott was fantastic and they brought this story to life with performances that had me enthralled right from the first chapter. Their voices are easy and pleasant to listen too and for me they were perfect for the roles of Tyler and Jessica.

I fell hard and fast for Tyler Beckett, the current most sought after actor in the world and celebrity journalist Jessica Hawthorn. When they find themselves thrown together for a month, along with another nine journalists for Tyler’s press tour tensions will rise.

Hollywood Playboy is a frenemies story as Tyler and Jessica have a hate/tolerate relationship and it was intriguing to watch this story pan out as they eventually fall for one another. The chemistry between Tyler and Jessica sizzled right off the audio and I loved the banter they engaged in. Wen and Kai did an excellent job in portraying the chemistry and feelings they have for one another.

Add in the fact that someone is trying to sabotage things and you have a little mystery and intrigue to tantalize you too. What will happen when Tyler discovers who has been trying to ruin things?

Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott really did justice to Natasha Madison’s Hollywood Playboy which in my opinion is one fantastic read/listen.
 

Wow....Just Wow!!! ❤❤👍👍👍

This one was easy and a winner for me because I am always looking for a fantastic romantic story and I found it here.
I had never read anything by this author nor listened to these narrators before either but they blew me away!!
This wonderfully told love story really is straight out of Hollywood. You'll recognize what I'm saying later on.
Our heroine Jessica is a highly educated woman who loves her job as a writer even if it's with a tabloid magazine but shes the best. Jessica is selected to join 9 other journalists on a 30 day press tour with this handsome playboy actor that she can't stand.
She begs to get out of the assignment but because she's so good she has to go. Tyler our playboy actor doesn't want her there either but but neither has a choice. They meet on the tour and their attraction and story begins.

What I really loved was the fantastic narration and the story being told from both Jessica's and Tyler's dual POV. The narration was so good to me. This should be the new standard as long as the narrators are as good as Kai and Wen. I'll definitely listen to them again.

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. This story had deceit, surprises, hate to love and was very well written.
When I selected this book I had no idea that I would feel the satisfaction that I do. I loved it, would recommend it and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. It was a nice surprise. I will also look for other books by this author.

❤️❤️❤️5 GLAMOROUS STARS!❤️❤️❤️

Loved it! This is an enemies to lovers story. Tyler is considered a Hollywood Bad Boy, and Jessica is a celebrity reporter (Tabloid). They are at odds mostly due to past stories Jessica has written about Tyler.

By some circumstances they are thrown together along with other reporters for a month long publicity tour. It is during this tour that they go at each other's throats, but they agree to a truce in order to survive the month. However, their chemistry is so off the charts that it can't be denied.

There are twists and turns, fight times, and sexy times, broken hearts, and misunderstandings, and most of all a dreaded antagonist who made me want to throttle her for most of the book (and sometimes Tyler, too, for letting her get away with way too much).

Loved the narration by Wen Ross and Kai Kennicott, and loved the epilogues!

This was a great story and I recommend it.

🌷🌷🌷5 GLAMOROUS STARS!🌷🌷🌷

An Action Hero & Paparazzo move from loathing to love

Tyler is a pampered Hollywood star who works had but is catered to by his female PA. He reluctantly agrees to a month long promo tour of his new movie with 10 journalists/ paps but is seriously unhappy to discover that on of the journalists is the one responsible for the most leaks of his private life, especially once that was really not what it looked like. Jessica is his beautiful, strong, very smart nemesis. The story centers around their truce, growing friendship and eventual ❤️ love. They have several obstacles including the predictably obsessive PA but their romance is sweet. Tyler appears a bit clueless and naive but Jess is independent and savvy until the inevitable drama. She then feels betrayed and reacts with devastation. This was the one disappointment in the story because it appeared unlike her previous character of anger. It was more angst but now very investigative. A well paced narrative otherwise. The narrators were excellent and the performance was a mix of dual with the occasional duet which made it fluid and a delight to listen to. I highly recommend - well worth a credit or the purchase with the book.

Enemies 2 lovers with a bang

There always someone that won’t be happy when you find that one that will want nothing from you but your time your smiles your hugs and kisses.

Jessica and styler were enemies. Neither wanting to be on press junket for 30days together. She the reporter and he the box office actor. Jessica was very good at her job. She was also a beauty. Tyler was excellent at his job and very private. The story starts off with them not liking each other for obvious reasons. But little by little they each find that something extra in plain sight.

Natasha Madison writes a story so real and full. You feel like you are a part of the scenes. The words come right off the pages. And the way many of her stories have a subtle connection makes it that much more.

Kai and Wen brought the characters to life. And the way that the voices were done. The integration of male and or female voices in the right places made for a more enjoyable listen. But I have to say that it was not a requirement The duo narrators were enough for me.

Hollywood Playboy

I loved this book so much! Since it was an audio, let's start with the narrators... great voices, and I thought they did an amazing job!
The story was just so good as well. An enemies to lovers with external obstacles in place? I never wanted to stop listening! Natasha Madison did an amazing job with this one

Awesome book! Great Audio!

Natasha is one of those authors that I will just always read. I have been hooked on her hockey series for a while. And I just started going back and purchasing older audio books of hers in the last few months.

This book was such a surprise for me. I loved Jessica’s character I love that she has taken her career by storm and really tries to set her self apart. Her and Tyler are thrown together on a publicity tour and she does not want to go. She tells her boss such and she still ends up going. She decides to put aside her issues with Tyler and be an adult. Unfortunately Tylers assistant doesn’t make this easy for her. It was really such a good story to listen to. I immediately downloaded the second book in this series.

I love Kenncott and Ross when they narrate together. They did a fantastic job with this audio.

Very enjoyable

I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit different from what I was expecting and it was a very pleasant surprise. Good characters with lots of personality. Excellent narration.

SWOON-WORTHY. AN ENEMIES TO LOVERS STORY

I listened to this in audio and the male narrator's voice, hot damn! is like chocolate *fans self


I am loving Natasha's books, can't seem to get enough, they have absolutely everything I love in a modern-day romance, hotness, drama, angst and riveting characters.

HOLLYWOOD PLAYBOY is the first book in a new series and is about an actor who's team selects 10 journalists to take on the film premier tour with them.
Jessica is one of those ten journalists. Since Jessica reported a scoop on Tyler you could say she is his least favourite journalist in the industry by Tyler's team, almost the enemy in this scenario but she goes along anyway, in fact, she has too, begrudgingly following orders from her boss.

An enemies to lovers romance.

I loved everything about this, how the plot slowly unravels, how you get to see the real Tyler behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour as opposed to the life portrayed by the press and you also get to see the vulnerable side of Jessica who comes across as a take no shit kind of woman, but both it seems to hide behind their jobs and how others perceive them, giving people what they expect.

Tyler is so swoon, I can't describe him another way, he's hot sexy and so adorable, outside of his Hollywood shoes and in them.

I loved both characters, the plot and everything that lead up to the heartwarming hea. I would definitely recommend this book and can't wait for my next Natasha Madison read.

My Thoughts on Hollywood Playboy

Hollywood Playboy might have been my first Natasha Madison book, but it absolutely won't be the last. This book was amazing. A Hollywood actor and an entertainment journalist definitely don't seem like something that would go well together. But boy did this author make it go more than well. She wrote a story that I fell in love with and brought tears to my eyes at that critical moment when everything fell apart. But she put it back together beautifully.

Narrators Kai Kennicott and Wen Ross are amazing and I would listen to a book just because they narrate it. They are that good. But this one was a perfect match. Great writing paired with great voices.

I need more from this author and these narrators.

WOW

WOW, can I just say that Hollywood Playboy is phenomenal. Tyler and Jessica were perfectly written. This book made me feel so many emotions. I laughed and I cried and at times I wanted to scream at Tyler. Such an amazing book. Hollywood Playboy has captivated me, it has everything you would want in a book enemies, truce, betrayal, friendship, love, second chances and family. Truly a book that has it all.

Great Listen

I loved this audio; fantastic narrators!

Hollywood Playboy was a really enjoyable enemies to lovers storyline. This was a book that held my attention from the get go. It reads really well and is nicely paced. This book really had a little bit of everything I want from a romance; great story, great characters with depth and clear chemistry, it was funny, it was emotional and left me feeling content at the end.

A definite recommendation from me!

4.5 stars

Swoon

Perfect audiobook at a perfect time.
Loved everything about this story, the characters, the twists and banter between them, the confidence, the side characters as well.
Oh, and the narrator’s male voice and especially the laughs 😍
A great love story, will check out the other books for sure.