Queen B’s Decree: Ruby’s best friend and father figure Matty has recently passed and she has inherited his classic movie theater. Only catch is half of the deed now belongs to the nephew he’s never met. Meet Luke Devlin: the son of two movie stars who hates the film industry, including movie theaters.
I thought Just Like in the Movies would be a lighthearted read. Instead it really tugged at my heartstrings. The descriptions of Ruby’s relationship with Matty were so poignant and lovingly painful. And Luke’s history and backstory was well thought out and descriptive and it definitely added to his character.
But there was so little of Ruby’s story. She is so understanding and unconditionally loving, that you almost forget that she has her own history. And we never learn anything about it, just some teases of her past.
Their relationship progression also felt a little cliched. It was obvious how it would go, and that Ruby would be forgiving and accepting of Luke’s flaws.
Overall a cute read, but it felt like it was missing something.
Book: Just Like in the Movies by Heidi Rice
Series: standalone
Genre: contemporary
Hotness: medium salsa
Plot Devices/Tropes: enemies-to-lover