Book 1 of the "Kyle in Hollywood" series is an addictive introduction to a light-hearted world of friendship, romance and survival in the cut-throat movie-making industry capital. Kyle Harrison is a quirky, irreverent young Scot, proud of his Highland heritage and vastly unimpressed by Hollywood's ruthless star-making machinery.
Faced with a looming deadline and completely on a haunch, a top director has flown the tall young man over to LA to star on his next action film, solely based on his striking good looks and a certain air of arrogant self-possession. Armed with his typical bravado, a dismissive attitude towards authority and the powerful, and having nothing better to do, Kyle accepts the challenge. He's clueless about acting, but how hard can it be? He figures he'll get the hang of it as he goes along. Kyle lands in Los Angeles and, the very next day, becomes an overnight tabloid sensation when he rescues a drowning movie tycoon. The paps love him and so do the fans. Before he knows what's happened to him, his photo is everywhere. His delighted producer hastens to give him a press-friendly name and unleashes him on an unsuspecting public. If you like sarcastic humour and an irreverent take on the business of making movies, you will love Kyle and his way of doing things. Romantic comedy with an intelligent plot and a rich cast of characters. |