Set against the background of the filmmaking industry, this story immerses the reader in the world of scriptwriting, glamorous locations and exacting directors.

Laurel is asked to revise a script with the help of Jason, a historical advisor. She hopes this is her chance to write movie scripts full-time. Life is more complex than the script she writes in her mind. Jason is an academic and an archaeologist. The couple clash over the script but gradually realise together they are a talented team.

Vivid descriptions of the locations, and the glamour and unpredictability of the film industry, make this an informative read. The perfect Summer escape is completed with believably flawed vibrant characters and realistically crafted romance.

I received a copy of this book from Headline Accent via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Love on Location follows Screenwriter, Laurel, and Archaeologist, Jason, who have been put together to create a script that was about to change their lives. We are transported to the magical islands of Greece, in which we follow the journey of two gorgeous romances and witness a movie - that could definitely be adapted on to the big screens in the real world also - be created.

Laurel is a wonderful leading female, with so much creativity and talent pouring out of her. She has the power to create new worlds and characters for the screens, however, she can't seem to write the perfect script for her own life and is stuck in a rut with a man who doesn't deserve even a split second of her time. There was too many times where I couldn't fathom why Laurel would still be with a man like Conor, as he had been given more than enough chances and she just kept gifting him with more. She was struggling to see her worth and lucky for Laurel, her escape to Greece was going to give her the opportunity she deserved to find so much more for herself and within love.

Jason was also a great leading male to follow - he was incredibly passionate about his work as an archaeologist and the Greek islands themselves, despite his past and showed Laurel that there was so much more to the world than what she had waiting for her at home. He was a kind and gentle soul, the perfect gentleman. When Jason and Laurel had finally fought past their stubbornness towards the script, the two were a force to be reckoned with and they were definitely stronger together. The two had a beautiful story-line and I was completely satisfied with the end results as the final page came.

Lynne did a fabulous job with really pulling us in to the pages and allowing our minds to create a beautiful image of Greece. All of her descriptions were beautiful and vivid, from the scenes where Jason takes Laurel on a tour, to being on a film set with the cast and crew. I had no knowledge about Greece before reading this book and now my brain is overflowing with interesting and fascinating facts based on the island itself and the myths that come along with it. The secondary characters were also an absolute pleasure to meet and provided us with so many exciting adventures.

This is an uplifting, light-hearted, educational romance that will have you smiling the whole way through and with Summer soon to be behind us, it is also the perfect escapism.

The author has always had a rather special touch when writing about theatreland, balancing the glitz and glamour with a realistic view of the hard work and many disappointments that accompany it. This time, we’re in the world of big budget movie-making – and I’m delighted to report that she brings to it the same degree of fascination and involvement.

Laurel is a screenwriter, brought in at short notice to polish up the script for Swords and Sandals, a timeslip romance due to start shooting in the Greek islands in five weeks’ time. It’s her big break, and she’s less than pleased to find that she’s been paired up with a historical advisor, an archaeologist brought in to make sure the detail’s accurate and that there are no anachronisms. She’s surprised to find that he’s not the doddery old professor she expected, Jason is much younger and distinctly hot – but she’s less pleased to find that he’s seen as her co-writer, and finds him undermining her at script meetings and arguing with her ideas. But their relationship slowly becomes a little more comfortable, and they find themselves summoned to the Greek island of Kyros where the shoot is going far from smoothly and they might need to make some last minute changes to the script. The travel arrangements let them down, and they find themselves in Athens for a few days, unexpectedly (and a little uncomfortably) sharing a room – but their friendship grows as Jason shows her the sights, and things heat up considerably when they get to Kyros.

Back at home, Laurel has an on-off relationship with Conor – he’s a stage actor, very much the centre of his own universe – and he’s “temporarily” moved into her flat to the consternation of her friend and flatmate Amber. But Amber has a part in Swords and Sandals – and the possibility of a relationship with Harry, the lead actor, if only she can get over her unrequited feelings for her male friend. And Amber and Laurel are both headed for Kyros, leaving Conor in the flat – and leaving Laurel with the problem of how to extricate herself from the less than satisfactory relationship.

The characters in this book are really well drawn – I really liked Laurel from the very beginning, and Jason slowly won me over as he became more fully rounded with glimpses of his past and his relationship with Laurel developed. The romance elements are strong and believable, and with some lovely emotional touches, and just the right degree of misunderstanding and conflict – and equally well handled in the secondary storyline of Amber and Harry. The locations, of course, are just perfect, and beautifully brought to life – first Athens, and then Kyros, and who doesn’t love a luxury villa on a Greek island with an arbour for writing in, a roof terrace to sleep under the stars and an illuminated pool. But I also loved all the richness of the detail about the process of movie making – the long and difficult days, the unreasonable and irascible director, the small details about the whole filming process.

One aspect of the storytelling that I really enjoyed was the way that Laurel wrote scripts in her head for real life events – she sees everything in film-related terms, from the perfect moment for the next kiss to the appropriate moment to cut away from the action or to declare “it’s a wrap”. At first, I did wonder if it might become a little annoying – but it really didn’t, and worked really well. The only thing about the whole book that did perplex me a little was what on earth Laurel saw in Conor – but I guess we all have moments when our judgement can be a little questionable.

I very much enjoyed this one – pure escapism, an excellent and well-told story, wonderful locations, well drawn characters, a strong and believable romance, and the sheer fascination of film-making on location. Perhaps my favourite book from the author so far, and recommended to all.

Love on Location transports the reader to Ancient Greece with the characters working on the creation of the fictional feature film, Swords and Sandals, a time-slip romance featuring modern-day Chloe and historical Lysander. Before going into the actual novel, I would definitely not be opposed to someone actually making this movie! It sounds like a very sweet story, even if the main characters are presented with the 27th version of the draft script to try to create a masterpiece. Even though all the edits the two characters give the original script, I am sure that I will still willingly spend money to watch this movie on the big screen.

The main character, 29-years-old Laurel Martin is a screenwriter looking for her big break. She has been involved in smaller projects, but nothing as large scale as a feature film. She has an on-off, currently on, relationship with her actor boyfriend Conor, who is preparing for his role in a play. Their story is interesting as I wish that there was a little more background to how the two work as a couple. From my perspective, I honestly could not see why Laurel would be with him aside from convenience and loyalty from their shared past. She lives with her best friend, Amber Wallace, an aspiring actor. Amber and Laurel have a fantastic friendship where they are involved in each other’s lives, while still having some space. When Laurel receives a call to work on a new movie from Marcus Farley of Farley Productions, which he runs with his wife Shannon, she is ecstatic to rewrite the script for the love story.

Laurel, however, will not be working alone as the director, Drew Brightman, has brought in another team member to add to the authenticity of the piece. Dr. Jason Harding is a 33-years-old lecturer of archeology at a local London university. Although he has never written a screenplay before, he is extremely knowledgeable in Ancient Greece. Jason’s companion character is his friend and colleague, Emily Page. While she is not as involved in the story as Amber, I loved that Jason had a friend to confide in during his portions of this duel-perspective story. As Laurel is very unsure about working with Jason, the two characters end up butting heads a lot as they try to put a new script together.

The two of them end up in the film’s location on the Greek Island of Kyros, where their professional tension seems to soften the more they get to know each other. Additionally, the two of them find that they have a growing attraction with the one major problem of Conor looming in the background. For me, I am surprised that the synopsis presents Conor as ex as he is with Laurel for a lot longer than I would have anticipated. While I greatly disliked his character, it felt a little like a misrepresentation of the relationships and expectations within the story.

Overall, this delightful escapism read goes into the exploration of the behind-the-scenes pieces for creating a movie. It was very interesting to read about everything about the inner workings from the million rewrites, even if the director wants a tiny detail changed last minute, to just the actual filming in general. Laurel and Jason were both very likable characters and I loved how they taught each other about their respective industries! Even before any romance was in the works for them, I enjoyed the two of them getting to know the other. It was evident that they formed a real bond over the course of the novel. As Lynne Shelby is a new-to-me author, I cannot wait to read more from her in the future!

**I give a special thank you to Rachel @rararesources,, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to participate with this enjoyable novel via Netgalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**

Set predominantly on the Greek Island of Kyros, Love on Location follows the story of Screenwriter Laurel and Archaeologist Jason who are thrown into each others lives when they are asked to co-write a script with one another.

When Laurel first learned that she would be working alongside a man called Jason she was assured he would want little input when it came to the script, and felt mildly confident about being able to work alongside him, after all – he was bound to be an older gentleman right?. So imagine her sheer shock when young, incredibly handsome Jason walks into her life as the archaeologist she is tasked to work alongside.

Jason also has his own ideas he wants working into the script and doesn’t back down easily, something that causes many arguments between them as they work within the cramped London office. They then have to travel to Kyros to continue gathering the inspiration needed for their script, and it is whilst spending time on this beautiful island that their relationship begins to move from acquaintances into the initial sparks of a beautiful romance.

This is one of those stories that you happily lose yourself within from the moment you begin reading it. The setting itself is like a dream and is brought to life by the author so vividly you can picture yourself walking alongside Laurel and Jason as they explore the sights around them. Both of them are such delightful characters who nestle their way into your heart from the moment you first meet them. Laurel is a kind hearted woman who goes above and beyond for those she loves, and Jason is the hero she never knew she needed to meet.

A beautiful story that you will not be able to part with, this is a definite must read.

Laurel Martin is screenwriting a time travel movie, she knows that the production company has hired a consultant to make sure their historical detail are accurate, and she just expects some shriveled up old professor. Turns out that archaeologist, Dr. Jason Hardy, is young, handsome and very unhappy with some of Laurel’s story. The two move from arguing over the plot and its details in a London office to the wild beauty of a Greek Island. As sparks fly, it seems that romance isn’t limited to the screenplay…….

5 Word Review: Work, history, creativity, paradise, romance.

Can I go to a Greek Island and explore please? I want the history and the warmth and the romance. Love on Location transported me there in my head and now I need it for real. Take me to paradise.

There was something about this book that just filled my heart with warmth, and I'm going to place that solely on the characters. As much as they clash, they also build each other up and have the most amazing chemistry. It was almost giddy-making read.

Laurel and Jason butt heads in the best of ways, the back and forth builds and builds. They are so different and yet it works amazingly. They're perfect together, even if you wouldn't think it at first. And they're messy too - they have complicated lives away from each other; difficult family, found family, friends.

I loved the snippets of history, how it was Jason's passion and Laurel couldn't care less. Laurel's passion is storytelling and I loved how it came across from her perspective. I also loved the glimpses of the film industry, with all of it's nepotism and competition and vanity.

And Laurel? Can she be my friend please? I want to have a film night with her, scoffing pizza and drinking wine. She's an excellent person and I loved the care she had for her friends.

This book has some kind of irresistible lure that keeps you stuck in the pages. I couldn't put it down and read it in just one day. It could only have been more perfect if I'd been reading outside in the sun instead of wrapped up in a blanket with the heating on.

I had never read anything by Lynne Shelby, but now the rest of their books are on my wishlist. And I can't wait.

Laurel is a screen writer who is partnered up with archaeologist Jason to make a film is historically accurate.

Laurel starts to fall for him, writing their own screenplay, but she is still in a relationship with Conor, who doesn't deserve her.

I loved the setting and the fact it is told from both of their points of view.

I knew from the blurb that I would love this book as it features scriptwriting, an idyllic Greek island and snippets of ancient Greek history. Laurel and Jason are well drawn characters and the location is described so well It was easy to imagine the two villas and the beach. Of course there has to be an impediment to true love and in Laurel's case it's her two-timing boyfriend Conor. The sub-plot is neatly interwoven and complements the main story perfectly. I also enjoying learning about want goes on behind a shoot. Really enjoyed my Greek 'fix'which could only have been bettered by being able to read it in Greece.

Laurel is a screenwriter who's hired to rewrite a script. She's told that Jason and archaeologist is to help make sure everything is factual as it's set in Kyros in Trojan times but discovers he's to be her co-writer Loved this book and made you think you were in all the different parts of Greece

In many ways a predictable story but I loved it. Even though you could work it out it was very enjoyable. I loved learning all about Ancient Greece . Jason was a complicated character but likeable . Conor was a nasty man. It had a neat happy ending which I liked

I have to admit, though I didn't expect to, I loved this book. Laurel and Jason were a lovely couple and the film-making and archaeology detail was really fun. I also thought Harry and Amber's storyline was a sweet addition that was given enough time, whilst not detracting from the central storyline. The only reason this isn't 5 * is because the switching between 1st and 3rd person was a little grating at times and the set up of the big angst factor was a little predictable and I'm not a big fan of cheating storylines. But overall a really enjoyable, funny and romantic book I'm really glad I've read. It's left me smiling widely.

This is the first Lynne Shelby book I’ve read, and I have to say it certainly won’t be my last. I really enjoyed Love on Location, set predominantly on the Greek Island of Kyros, and follows the story of a screenwriter and an archaeologist, who are co-writing a film script together. The setting was described in such detail it was easy to imagine I was there with Laurel and Jason - beautifully vivid descriptions of the scenery. The little snippets detailing what goes on behind the camera during the making of a film were fascinating. I also really enjoyed Laurel’s habit of scriptwriting scenes in her own life, as she would like it to happen, in her head - it was an amusing and clever way to move the story along.

The characters are engaging, with Laurel as a very likeable heroine, and Jason very much my kind of hero. There is little angst between the two, with secondary characters providing interesting secondary storylines of their own without detracting from the main story. Conor, as Laurel’s irritating two-timing boyfriend did, at times, feel a tad like a caricature, but did not stop me enjoying following Laurel and Jason’s love story.
This is a perfect feel-good and uplifting read, and I will definitely be looking for my next Lynne Shelby book to read soon.

Love on Location by Lynne Shelby
Pub Date 19 August 2021
When Laurel Martin is hired to rewrite the script for a new timeslip blockbuster, she expects the historical advisor hired by the studio to be an elderly academic who won't interfere too much with her writing. But when she meets Professor Jason Harding, a young and unexpectedly handsome archaeologist who has some ideas of his own about the script, she realises the job isn't going to be as simple as she first thought.
As their work takes them from arguing over historical details in a cramped London office to discovering the hidden beauties of a Greek island, Laurel and Jason's relationship starts to echo the romance of their script.
But with Laurel's actor ex-boyfriend making trouble at home, and constant issues with the volatile director.
A bit of a slow-burner but still an enjoyable good seasonal romance.
Laurel is witty, calm, capable, with a great personality. Her relationship with the gorgeous Jason has everything you could want from a romance novel. Set in the backdrop of an unknown Greek Island, this book captures your imagination.
I want to thank NetGalley, Headline, Headline Accent and author Lynne Shelby for a pre-publication copy to review.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This was an excellent read! An engaging, fun, and very entertaining story..
I really enjoyed the story of Laurel and Jason - our main protagonists and also of Amber and Henry - the secondary couple in the story. Film making and a Greek setting - what more could you ask for? This was pure escapism and very well written. The author creates three-dimensional characters who engage your interest and have you rooting for them throughout the story.

I thought the setup was very well done even though there seemed to be an awful lot of characters.

The only thing which I struggled with was the heroine's relationship with her boyfriend Connor. That she ignored all the suspicious activity on his part - despite him having betrayed her before - was the one thing I found hard to believe. Connor was very one-dimensional and unappealing; His selfish, thoughtless behaviour was so obviously a contrast to Jason's that I really could not understand why she was still with him - let alone having sex with him at every opportunity. I felt uncomfortable with her willingness to start a relationship with Jason, whilst still involved with Connor. However, it's a rom-com so I put that to one side and just enjoyed it.

This was the only part of the book I wasn't quite in tune with, so it's 4 stars rather than the 5 I would otherwise give. A thoroughly enjoyable and emotionally satisfying read from this wonderful author.

A lovely, witty summer read. Loved the characters Laurel, Jason, Amber and Harry certainly
help set the scene for summer romance. Interesting mix of careers and a stunning backdrop. Loved the history and story references that the book contained. A great read for a beach or in the garden in the sun or even like me at home in the rain!

Breezy Romcom…
An unexpected professor, a scriptwriter and the magic of the Greek islands combine in this enjoyable, breezy romcom with a colourful cast of characters, an engaging storyline and beautiful backdrop. Some ideal Summer escapism and armchair travel from the comfort of reading nook or otherwise.

I was completely enchanted by this book.

Laurel sees pretty much everything as a film and an ability to re-write the scripts of her own life, so it's rather a good thing she is a scriptwriter.

Jason is an archaeologist who may no history but has no idea about films who has been hired as a co scriptwriter on a new feature film, to make sure the historical aspects are accurate.

Their initial attempts at working together don't particularly go that smoothly but slowly they seem to appreciate what each other can bring to the table and when they are asked to spend a few weeks on location in Greece, well sparks start to fly.

It was interesting seeing Athens through Jason's eyes as he acted as a tour guide to Laurel, and I recognised some of where was being described from a day I've had in Athens myself.

And I loved the Greek Island setting, and the whole of the story, and not just Laurel and Jason but also her flatmate Amber, and the romance in Amber's life I was engrossed in too.

This was a thoroughly enjoyable romance set to the backdrop of an unknown Greek Island the world of films. It's really captured my imagine and was a sheer pleasure to read.

Thank you to Accent and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,