Title: Return To Us
Author: Christy Pastore
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Editor: Missy Borucki
Cover Designer: Sara Eirew
Models: Annie Chartrand and Justin Edwards
Publisher: Christy Pastore Publishing LLC
Publication Date: Feb. 22nd, 2018
Blurb:
I married the man of every woman’s dreams.
My husband is the leading man in their filthy fantasies. I know because they’ve told me.
Matthew Barber is Tinsel Town’s most sought-after movie star and I’m the girl next door. Tinley Atkinson, the former child star with an Ivy League education, and the daughter of a deceased Broadway legend.
Three short years later, it’s all crashing down.
We were the quintessential celebrity couple—Mattley, Hollywood’s Heartthrob and America’s Sweetheart.
We fell in love, and the whole world watched as our fairytale romance unfolded between the pages of glossy magazines spreads and candid moments splashed online.
The public is fascinated with the rumors swirling around us—I’m the jilted wife and he’s the no-good cheater. I’m infertile and years of drug abuse is to blame. He wants kids and I would rather have a career.
He’s the love of my life.
What am I going to do about that?
Marriage is tough and it’s even tougher in Hollywood, I’m ready to fight . . .
For me.
For him.
For us.
Sunny Shelly’s Review: 5 Stars
Every now and then, you come across a book that just resonates with you so deeply that you just can’t escape the story. It consumes you because you relate to the tale so easily, and can even imagine yourself being in that very scenario. That is how I felt after completing Return To Us. It’s rare to find a romance novel centered on a married couple, and this story was so gut-wrenchingly beautiful. The message is simple, but so very complex at the same time.
I was hooked on Tinsely and Matt’s story from the prologue; although, I was expecting a very different tale to unfold regarding their marriage than what Pastore actually offered! With the first part set in the past, the reader sees the relationship between soap actress Tinsley and action star Matt develop from their first few meetings to taking the first steps in a romantic relationship. I felt their feelings start to develop, which is a huge draw for me. I hate being told; I want to see it happen. Over time, their long-distance relationship grow until we flash-forward a few years to them having marital issues. Is Matt cheating?
The second half of the story beautifully deals with how their marriage has broken down as a result of Tinsley’s miscarriage, and how much they are both hurting. But as much as they both still love one another, they just aren’t communicating. And that is such a realistic beat for Pastore to be playing. Sure, “Mattley” are A-list celebrities who have the paparazzi stalking their every move and the gossip magazines featuring a BS story on them every issue. And while we see some of how that affects their marriage, it’s their extremely private issue that has caused the strife in their relationship. Are they both willing to make the sacrifices necessary to save their marriage and “return to us”?
From start to finish, Return To Us was a phenomenal story that I will definitely re-read again. I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
Christy Pastore lives in the Midwest with her husband, their springer spaniel, Bailey and their crazy cool cat, Boomer. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising and Marketing. Writing has always been a part of her life. Her first writing gig was for a celebrity entertainment website. Later she went on to create her own blogazine and media company combining her love of writing with fashion and marketing.
When’s she not writing flirty and dirty books or updating her celebrity fashion blog, she loves shopping online, binge watching her favorite shows and daydreaming.
She believes books, especially love stories are an escape from the real world.
A few of Christy’s favorite things:
Bold Heroine’s – Swoony Hero’s with a Naughty Side— Guilty Pleasure Reads and TV Shows – Designer Handbags – Men In Suits – Black and White Photos— Sexy Accents— Snow— Pinterest – Twitter – Instagram— Wine— Champagne— Soy Latte’s – Gummi Bears— Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Pickles—Popcorn— Sparkling Water— Eye Cream— Pedicures— Traveling— 80’s Music— Musicals— Movie Trailers – Celebrity Red Carpet Interviews – Award Shows – Making Lists.
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