His Papparazzo by Hollis Shiloh

71iR8hyXcDL._SL1500_Title: His Papparazzo

Series:   N/A

Author: Hollis Shiloh

Genre: Contemporary

Length:   Novel (146 pages)

Publisher:  Spare Words Press; 1st edition (May 10, 2013)

Heat Level: Moderate

Heart Rating: ♥♥♥3.5 Hearts

Reviewer:   Eli/Mandingo

Blurb:  Movie star Colin Colton has a contentious relationship with the press–especially that pushy paparazzo, Zach Jarlson.  He certainly doesn’t expect to ever feel sympathy for the little bugger…much less anything more.  But circumstances conspire to change his mind.  They go from enemies to friends and lovers…and then back again, when their world is turned upside down and each thinks the other betrayed him.  Colin tracks Zach down to a private cabin in the middle of a snowy winter’s day and confronts him.  But even once they learn the truth, can a relationship between an actor and a paparazzo survive? 

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Review: Colin and Zach meet because Zach is a photographer who is constantly taking pictures of Colin.  The friendship between them blossoms into a romance and despite their obvious differences Zach learns to both accept himself and to be more himself with Colin. However, like any good story there must have an issue which creates friction.  This is a story about Hollywood, the paparazzi and betrayal, so the reader can surmise what the issue might be which arises between the men, it’s fairly common in today’s market of consumerism and lack of privacy.

Most people know the paparazzo to be almost blood thirsty in their need to get the picture and thus the paycheck. In this story, however, Zach shows a vulnerability that makes him both likable and sympathetic.  However, even after their initial trial is overcome, Zach must now overcome his own insecurity if he and Colin are to forge a path together. It is Zach who is the stronger character who does what is needed to fight for their relationship. What started out as Zach needing answers or even revenge leads him ultimately back to Colin and the ability for them to both heal.  Once the reader gets to this point, the story then explores what it will take for the lovers to maintain a relationship with each other and that ultimately leads to an ending which is very satisfying for anyone who’s a romantic at heart.