Everyone lies in Hollywood.  Hannah Fairchild, daughter of renowned actor Leo Fairchild, has heard the cream of the crop- especially from her ex-boyfriend and her former stepmother, who have been indulging in a red-hot affair.  When her father dies of a heart attack, Hannah is devastated to learn the woman who stabbed her in the back, Leo’s fourth wife, has frozen all his assets, including Hannah’s sizable trust fund.  Accepting that she’ll actually need a job to stay afloat, she takes on the position of personal assistant to Louis Trollope, British heartthrob and international playboy.  Known for his spoiled, demanding ways, Hannah is sure he can’t be as bad as his reputation.  He proves differently within her first 24 hours on the job.

Not only is Louis impossibly full of himself, he’s positively tempting- but Hannah is determined to resist.  She will not let her heart be played with anymore, especially by someone like her dear old dad.  That means organizing but staying out of the craziness he calls his life, although, he expects her to be at his beck and call. Hannah feels like she’s losing her mind, in between Louis’ temper tantrums, his irrational, snooty girlfriend, his not so subtle advances, and his band of bad boys, including Mick Bradshaw, best friend, screenwriter and star of Hannah’s fantasies.  However, Louis has decided he wants Hannah for himself and what Louis wants, Louis gets.  Now it’s up to Hannah to decide if his love for her is true, or really just a true Hollywood lie. 

An indulgent fantasy romp filled with Hollywood’s most elite, TRUE HOLLYWOOD LIES is a delightful, entertaining read, sure to leave you wanting more.  In her debut fiction novel, author Josie Brown does an outstanding job capturing the glitz and glamour of  Hollywood living yet illuminating the stark loneliness present beneath the façade.  Filled with good natured humor and witty repartee, Ms. Brown brings the multi-dimensional characters to life within the pages.  You find yourself rooting for Hannah, although you’re not sure who will end up with whom (as unsure as Hannah herself!) which is all part of the fun.  While she travels the distance between confidence and savviness to complacency and naiveté, and back again, you understand the internal struggle she faces while looking for love, a love that she can count on.  I enjoyed this spirit filled novel and look forward to Ms. Brown’s next release!