OFF SCRIPT - Shelia Goss
The Women of Hollywood Collection (Book #3)
Honey Blossom Press
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Brenda Larnell (A)
CONTEMPORY ROMANCE
REVIEW: OFF SCRIPT, Book #3 in Shelia Goss’s emotionally charged romance series, Women in Hollywood Collection, set against the world of network television. At the center of the story is Kem Phillips, a powerhouse head-writer and producer behind one of the hottest shows on TV, a woman who knows how to control a script, manage a set, and keep her personal life to herself. Her carefully ordered world is challenged by Brent McKenzie, the charismatic actor starring in one of her shows.
The strength of the novel lies in the tension between Kem’s need for control and Brent’s quiet determination to be more than a fleeting moment in her life. Their relationship begins with ‘no promises, no complications, no future’, but Ms. Goss quickly shows how impossible it is to keep real feelings confined to a single scene. Brent is not written as just a handsome lead; he is attentive, steady, and willing to step beyond Hollywood’s shine to support Kem when life pulls her back home to Shreveport, Louisiana.
The crisis that threatens Kem and Brent’s love journey is blasted for all to see and hear on an entertainment show. It involves a woman named Alize and a child named Hennessy. The details are best discovered firsthand, and trust me, the revelation is worth the journey.
Ms. Goss balances Hollywood glamour with an emotional intimacy, using the entertainment industry backdrop to explore ambition, reputation, family history, and the risks of being truly seen. The story is also strengthened by familiar and meaningful supporting appearances, including Charlotte Richards from WORTH THE WAIT, Book #1, and Mona Johnson from NO ONE HAS TO KNOW, Book #2. Their roles in this story help connect this installment to the wider Women in Hollywood world. Brent’s Aunt Edna, who served as his acting coach before he “made it big,” adds another memorable layer by showing the guidance and foundation behind Brent’s career. The pacing keeps the romance moving, while the personal stakes give Kem and Brent’s love story enough depth to feel earned.
Overall, OFF SCRIPT is an engaging addition to the Women in Hollywood Collection. It is a satisfying romantic read for fans of stories where career ambition, emotional healing, and undeniable chemistry collide. I recommend it for your reading pleasure.
7th September 2026 | romcol1962@gmail.com
The strength of the novel lies in the tension between Kem’s need for control and Brent’s quiet determination to be more than a fleeting moment in her life. Their relationship begins with ‘no promises, no complications, no future’, but Ms. Goss quickly shows how impossible it is to keep real feelings confined to a single scene. Brent is not written as just a handsome lead; he is attentive, steady, and willing to step beyond Hollywood’s shine to support Kem when life pulls her back home to Shreveport, Louisiana.
The crisis that threatens Kem and Brent’s love journey is blasted for all to see and hear on an entertainment show. It involves a woman named Alize and a child named Hennessy. The details are best discovered firsthand, and trust me, the revelation is worth the journey.
Ms. Goss balances Hollywood glamour with an emotional intimacy, using the entertainment industry backdrop to explore ambition, reputation, family history, and the risks of being truly seen. The story is also strengthened by familiar and meaningful supporting appearances, including Charlotte Richards from WORTH THE WAIT, Book #1, and Mona Johnson from NO ONE HAS TO KNOW, Book #2. Their roles in this story help connect this installment to the wider Women in Hollywood world. Brent’s Aunt Edna, who served as his acting coach before he “made it big,” adds another memorable layer by showing the guidance and foundation behind Brent’s career. The pacing keeps the romance moving, while the personal stakes give Kem and Brent’s love story enough depth to feel earned.
Overall, OFF SCRIPT is an engaging addition to the Women in Hollywood Collection. It is a satisfying romantic read for fans of stories where career ambition, emotional healing, and undeniable chemistry collide. I recommend it for your reading pleasure.
7th September 2026 | romcol1962@gmail.com
