Leigh's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 After reading Alessandra Torre's Innocence series, I was expecting Hollywood Dirt to provide more of the dark, edgy steaminess I found in that trilogy (and if you haven't read them, stick those bad boys on your TBR list and prepare to salivate over Brad DeLuca). However, I was surprised to find that Hollywood Dirt was actually more of a romance than an erotic read. It was still certainly sexy, but it was more than that. It was sweet, it was heart breaking, and it was a pleasure to slip into the minds of these two people from different worlds, trying to heal from past hurts and create a new life for themselves. 
 I found Cole to be likeable from the start. He gave off a star persona that he admitted was as plastic as everything else in Hollywood. But his emotions were never hidden very well, and everything he did was genuine. From his heartbreak over the demise of his marriage, to his sweet attempts to care for his pet rooster, to the depth of the feelings he realized he felt for Summer, he wore his heart on his sleeve despite his attempts to hide under a public image. So while the world saw a vain movie star, the reader saw someone who was deeper than anyone gave him credit for. 
 Summer is the perfect foil for Cole, not being swayed by his star status and calling him on his nonsense. She is southern in her customs and speech, but despite her growing up in the small Georgia town, she is just as much of an outsider as all of the Hollywood folks that have descended upon the town. I liked her forthcoming attitude and unapologetic nature instantly and found myself caring about this person that had viewed life as a spectator sport and was ready to live it on her own terms. 
 As an added treat, everything was tied up in a neat little bow in the end. I'm a sucker for an epilogue and knowing that these people I've become emotionally invested in are going to be ok with how things turn out. 
 Hollywood Dirt was not what I was expecting from Alessandra Torre, but it was certainly a pleasant surprise. The small, muggy town was brought to life with all of the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the South, and the story of these two people opening up to one another, heartfelt. And if getting to watch these two fall in love while fighting it every step of the way wasn't enjoyment enough, I also got to see more of attorney extraordinaire Brad DeLuca. Sigh. That man is dominant and sexy as hell.