I received an ARC of this book, but all my thoughts are my own.

Overall impression:

I enjoyed this book. It was cliche and a bit cringe, but it was so sweet. I would recommend it as a light cozy read. I loved that Sawyer was the one pining for Ellie instead of the typical setup. It was so refreshing for a man to be more invested than the woman. I was grateful for the way this story was plotted.

Character notes:

Sawyer was hopelessly in love. He reminded me of a TikTok user named Zane Carter. The TikToker recently posted videos about non-sexual things that was attractive about a woman, and that energy reminded me so much of Sawyer. He was so sweet and so open with his feelings and it was the most refreshing thing to read on the page. He was the exact definition of a golden retriever.

"She asked me out. Ellie Miles just asked me out. I had no words."

Ellie was a successful pop star who got lost in her persona and didn't know how to live a life without the pressure and the spotlight because she felt she owed it to everyone to keep going.

"I'd seen her perform before and thought I was impressed then. This was different. Maybe because now, I knew what it cost her--how much she had to push through to get here, to be this version of herself under all the pressure."

Their chemistry was instant. I loved how easy they got along together.

I also loved Sawyer's family! They were chaotic. I specially loved Dorian and Noah constantly betting on the lives of their family members. It was so funny reading about them exchanging money because one or the other lost a bet. And Ellie's family was so supportive. The whole family dynamic on both sides was so wholesome.

And their respective best friends were also great. I loved that the relationships Sawyer and Ellie had were strong and supportive.

Plot and pacing:

The plot was easy to follow and well-written. It also didn't feel rushed. I loved the world that the author built and it was easy to care for each of the characters.

Writing style:

The dialogue almost felt like telling someone what they wanted to hear, like a script - ironic, I know. The character thoughts were quite cliche and the dialogue at the beginning felt like something my teenage self would have written. I think the dialogue could have been better when Ellie and Sawyer were first starting to get to know each other. As the story progressed, however, the emotion behind the words felt a little more genuine. The storytelling was great and made it very easy to love the characters.

Final thoughts:

I would recommend this book. I enjoyed it and it was so easy to read. Sawyer was such a wholesome and lovable character and I think everyone deserves to get to know him.

I fell in love with Sawyer and Ellie's story.. Anna has a way of pulling u in until ur lost in her books.. Unscripted is a story that for me made me feel love can happen in any situation. The Woodstone books series only gets better.. Amazing read.. Thank you Anna!!

Ellie and sawyer enter into a fake dating arrangement to benefit the both of them. Sawyer has been obsessed with her so saying yes is a blessing to him, but that infatuation quickly turns into something bigger something real. He already knew she’d be this sweet person, but he sees the true her.

Ellie is trying her hardest to not fall for the Big NFL player. He’s the sweetest man she has ever meet and he makes her feel seen, but she can’t seem to understand why he would want her the real her the broken her, the her that even she doesn’t seem to like.

I love how both main characters brought the best out of each other, the raw side of themselves. I liked the side mission these two set out to uncover.P.S that cover is amazing !! Beautiful

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Hmmm….the football player and the pop star….sound familiar? Don’t worry though, that is about all this story has in common with Taylor Swift’s romance. Unscripted is book 3 in Anna’s Woodstone Falls series. Mixing romance with suspense has never failed Anna and this book is no different. Reading about how our MCs meet, create a plan, and start falling for each other I was swept away into this story, as I always am by Anna. Her storytelling abilities always impress me and keep me captivated as her stories progress.

Ellie and Sawyer agree to fake date after a video of them goes viral. The hope is that by fake dating no damage comes to either of their reputation, but we all know how the fake dating always ends up. But even though I knew where it was going to end, I still was excited to see the how. Both MCs were fun to get to know and watch them navigate their growing feelings. Ellie has had some previous trauma with relationships and it isn’t easy for her to open her heart to anyone, even when she is extremely attracted to him. Sawyer has had a crush on Ellie for some time and wants to show Ellie how much he cares.

I couldn’t get enough of Sawyer and his golden retriever energy throughout the book. Even beyond his feelings, his family welcomes Ellie in from the beginning. When they discover an old, hidden journal entry in Sawyer’s home, they work together to solve the mystery around it. In doing so Ellie lets her guard down, showing the real her, letting her carefully crafted facade fade away. Which makes Sawyer fall even more and harder.

I encourage fans of romance to take a chance on this story. Anna has always been able to tie romance and suspense perfectly, not letting the mystery overtake the romance. At the heart of her books, she is a romance writer through and through. Her characters are real and easy to connect to. I can’t wait for book 4 in this series and more of Anna’s amazing writing talents.

As always, review any author notes before reading.

What to Expect:

🎤Pop Star FMC

🏈NFL Player MMC

🎤Fake Dating

🏈He Falls First

🎤Romance Suspense

🏈Small Town Romance

Do dad my favorite in the series! The books get better and better, you find yourself more attached to the characters as you go in but this one , this book , whew ! I’m sure I’ll love the fourth and final book just as much or more because that seems to be the trend with her writing- it just gets better and better but truly Sawyer and Ellie had me laughing , my heart racing , all the feelings . Must read , I can’t wait for the next book !

💙 Back in Woodstone & it felt like coming home 🖤 This is the 3rd book in the Woodstone series (with Undone still holding my top spot 👀). I absolutely loved revisiting one of my favorite towns.

❤️‍🔥🏈 Ellie & Sawyer are an unforgettable couple. Their chemistry & tension had me hooked. One of my favorite things about Anna Jerr’s writing is how she takes a seemingly simple rom-com premise & layers it with suspense & mystery. The real emotional depth is an added bonus. Her stories never feel one-note; there’s always more happening beneath the surface. When we hear popstar x NFL romance, you think you know how it's gonna go, BUT YOU DON'T!

💜💚💙 Each sibling in this series has a completely distinct personality & approach to love, which makes the entire world feel so real. It's like you’ve met a very special family you don’t want to leave. Haven't started your journey in Woodstone Falls? This one works perfectly as a starting point. Or you can start with Unbearable. I started with Undone 🤷🏻‍♀️

⛓️‍💥 Now I’m impatiently waiting for book four because I need Colt’s love story.

My love for the James family started with Unbearable. Each sibling is incredibly unique and you’ll fall in love with every single one of them.

This book follows Sawyer and Ellie.

Sawyer is used to being the brother that laughs everything off and pretends everything is fine. I’m so glad he found the space to finally be himself and truly feel all the feelings he shoved deep inside .

Ellie has been disappointed countless times and thinks that no one will ever truly love her.

She wants someone to finally see through the sparkle and glamor. She wants someone that loves every single version of her.She finally finds that in Sawyer. She really makes him work for it, but we have to remember that all shes known is disappointment. Sawyer gives her the space to find herself while still supporting her every step of the way .He didn’t give up on her and I’ll always love his character for that.

The added suspense in this story gives me the same feeling as a Catherine Cowles novel.

She gave us a twist that I didn’t see coming.

I can’t wait to read the final book in the series .

Sports romance combined with a pop star usually wouldn’t be my thing but fake dating written by Anna Jerr? Yes please!

Sawyer is the epitome of a goofy golden retriever MMC which is exactly what Ellie needed. The fake contract on the napkin?! Adorable. It was obvious from the beginning that Sawyer was already head over heels for Ellie but he still played it cool waiting for her to catch up. The suspense element in this one was a bit less believable but it didn’t prevent me from loving it!

I absolutely adore this series. It is the perfect combination of romance & suspense/mystery. I was hooked from the prologue & finished within 24 hours. Every cameo from the James family makes me so happy!!! The little pop ins from Gracie are still my fav. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a new series!

This was an absolute pleasure & delight to read! It had me giggling, kicking my feet and swooning while also making me super emotional and in need of some tissues. It was so good! And the dreams & future talk laid me out.

Ellie is a mega superstar singer.

Sawyer is a pro football player.

They met because of a little incident involving his brother's girlfriend's ex and a hostage/attempted harm situation. He kissed her to distract the bad guy (sure, Jan) and the public lost their mind when the footage was released. So, in need of some good PR because of an ex, a fake dating situation is arranged. (spoiler alert, it doesn't seem to be all that fake except on the napkin)

Ellie is everything. She struggles to trust, is trying to please her parents by achieving what she thinks they want and has no idea what she wants anymore. She is running on fumes. She struggles to accept & receive Sawyer's affection and to trust him & what they could be. And her journey of facing herself & her questions is really beautiful and tugs at the heartstrings. And I love her fixation with true crime & the journal. Relateable.

Sawyer is one of my favourite golden retrievers. He is dealing with big changes and has to decide what his next steps are going to be and what life he wants. And he is in major like with his "fake" girlfriend. Him learning how she thinks & worries and trying to meet her where she is at is really sweet. And his willingness to follow her through any door is amazing.

I love these two. I love their individual stories, their love story, and their family relationships.

Anna's writing is so good! I love the world she has crafted and the characters are so brilliant. My brain likes the way the story flows & that it is easy to keep track of people.