**⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Charming, Feel-Good Romance with a Hollywood Twist**

*The Hollywood Jinx* by Sariah Wilson is a heartwarming small-town-meets-Hollywood romance that offers sweet chemistry, emotional depth, and a heroine you can truly root for.

When movie star Nick Haddon shows up in the quaint town of Patience, Ohio, with a documentary crew in tow, aspiring film-score composer and temporary librarian Jane Wagner never expects to be thrust into the spotlight—or into a flirtation with the world’s most charming jinx. What follows is a delightful slow-burn romance filled with witty banter, awkward moments, and heartfelt revelations.

Jane is relatable and easy to love—wounded but strong, passionate about her dreams, and fiercely loyal to her town. Nick is more than your typical charming celebrity; Wilson adds nuance by showing his vulnerable, self-aware side, making his connection with Jane feel genuine rather than superficial.

The story is packed with rom-com energy but also touches on deeper themes like grief, second chances, and rediscovering purpose. The small-town setting is vivid and cozy, and the supporting cast adds texture and fun.

Why not 5 stars? A few plot beats are predictable, and the pacing toward the end feels slightly rushed. But the warmth, humor, and emotional resonance more than make up for it.

This is a feel-good story that reminds readers dreams can still come true—even when you least expect them. Perfect for fans of wholesome, slow-burn romance with a touch of star power.

What a delightful romance! When aspiring composer Jane’s plan to boost her town’s economy brings an A-list actor, she never expects fall for him. Sariah Wilson always delivers a feel-good romances, and this one is no exception. It's a wholesome rom-com you won't want to miss!

3.5 stars
This was another sweet romance that for the most part I enjoyed, but wasn't a life changing read for me. Loved the small town vibes and the banter between the main characters was fun!

Highly enjoyable romance, with a Hollywood flair. I liked it and thought it was a great palate cleanser.

The Hollywood Jinx is a delightful romantic comedy that captures the magic of small-town America and the allure of Hollywood. Jane and Nick have great chemistry, and I am a sucker for everything that Wilson writes.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me. All thoughts are my own.

The romance between Nick and Jane was sweet and slow burn. It’s a nice quick read. I loved it! I will read more from her

This was hard to keep my interest. I have liked one of her other books in the past but this was not quite as good.

I loved the witty exchanges between the characters. The main characters along with the romance was charming and the small town felt like a tight-knit, caring community. Overall, it was a light and cheerful read. While there were a few challenges and moments of tension, they were not too intense. This would make a great beach read.

This was a good adult romance that I would recommend to those who think it sounds interesting!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review. I’ve always been a fan of small town romance or movie star romance but this book just feels lacking. It’s too predictable and the author mainly tells instead of show. I feel like it could have been better if there’s more editing.

I’m not sure how I feel about this one still. I liked it while I was reading it but I found it very forgettable. I did really like the characters and the story line.

This book was fine. I enjoyed the celebrity in aspect. Overall not my favorite but it was enjoyable.

Sadly, this book was not for me. I couldn´t connect with the female main character, I felt the writer lose herself in the story and I found it very boring. Such a pity, the plot seemed perfect for me.
But maybe you can enjoy it! It's a light story

Another fun small-town romcom, The Hollywood Jinx by Sariah Wilson is a fun, sweet laugh out loud romantic comedy full of swoon. We meet Jane Wagner and Nick Haddon. Jane is a librarian for the small town of Patience. After an embezzling scandal where the mayor has left the town broke, Jane must come up with a plan to make some money to stop the town from going bankrupt. On a whim, she publicly invites celebrity Nick Haddon to the fall harvest festival. She is shocked when he agrees and furthermore stunned when a crew accompanies him to document his visit.
And so begins this slow-burn romance between the Hollywood heartthrob and the girl next door. Plenty of flirty banter, swoony moments and funny one-liners that makes Sariah Wilson books so hilarious. Definitely pick up this book if you want a sweet, charming story full of witt and homur.

This books hooked me in and I loved it. Small town romances ?! Yes please! Highly recommend this one.

Something about this author just hooks me in. I enjoyed this book. I mean anything celebrity and I am there.

I liked the idea of a small town that needed saving and the big media campaign by getting an actor to help bring financial visibility to said small town. I thought that Nick seemed almost too good to be true and honestly Jane's nemesis Brenda was too much. I felt that some of the writing regarding Brenda felt a bit too contrived and I know she was supposed to be annoying, but I lost some sympathy for Jane because of how much she took Brenda's annoyances on.

I did have fun reading this book and I'm so glad that Jane was able to look past Nick's Hollywood upbringing to see a man who had hidden depths. Thank you to Montake and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

A librarian as the main character, you know I am here for it!

This one was a good weekend read, with the banter between Jane and Nick really driving the story for me. I love this author and definitely am happy to have another wonderful book to add to my list.

is so easy to fall in love with. the way Sariah wrote made me forget I was actually reading, the characters were sweet and it surprised me how much I fell in love with then There was something about Patience that made me want to really see the video this bunch would produce, as I can only imagine it would have been hilarious if it was real.

I loved The Seat Filler by the same author, so when I had the chance to read another by her, I jumped at it. However, I didn’t love Hollywood Jinx as much. I found the main male character to be whiny and annoying and I certainly didn’t want him to get the girl. The book moved way too slowly for me and I never really wanted to pick it up and read.