The Runaway Actress, Victoria Connelly
The Runaway Actress, Victoria Connelly
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The Runaway Actress

Author: Victoria Connelly

Narrator: Scarlett Mack

Unabridged: 10 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 06/18/2015


Synopsis

When the stresses of being an A-list actress get too much for her, Connie Gordon decides to escape to a tiny Scottish village. But little does she realise that whilst Lochnabrae might be quiet, it’s far from sleepy… Beautiful, rich, famous – and seriously stressed, actress Connie Gordon is ready for a change. Deciding to accept an invitation from her fan club in Scotland, Connie kisses goodbye to her ex-boyfriends, stalkers and double-crossing agents, and prepares herself for complete relaxation.But swapping the Hollywood Hills for the Highlands of Scotland doesn’t make for the easiest of transitions and, when she meets local playwright, Alastair McInnes, who’s sworn he’ll never become involved with another actress again, sparks fly, and the sleepy village of Lochnabrae will never be the same again.Get your running shoes on to catch the latest hilarious, charming and utterly engaging novel from Victoria Connelly, chick-lit’s answer to Richard Curtis!

About Victoria Connelly

Victoria Connelly studied English literature at Worcester University, got married in a medieval castle in North Yorkshire and now lives in rural Suffolk with her artist husband and a family of rescued animals.She has had ten romantic comedies published around the world as well as books across many genres including novels, novellas, short story collections, children’s adventures and autobiographies. Her first published novel, Flights of Angels, was made into a movie in 2008 by Ziegler Films in Germany. The Runaway Actress was shortlisted for the RNA’s Romantic Comedy award.Ms Connelly loves books, films, gardening, walking, historic buildings and animals—especially ex-battery hens. She is also passionate about roses, and her home is surrounded by more than thirty different varieties of rose bush.Her website is www.victoriaconnelly.com, and readers can follow her on Twitter @VictoriaDarcy.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Hannah on July 20, 2020

Escaping the glitz and glamour of Hollywood Connie heads for Scotland. Bringing baggage and drama to her fan club's doorstep. The thing is though once she's been there a while it feels more of a home to her than LA. Maggie, Alistair and Euan are all now favourite characters of mine however all the c......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on April 14, 2012

I really enjoyed this book. I have been a fan of Victoria Connelly's since reading her first two published books about Jane Austen addicts. I was also lucky enough to meet her at last years Worcestershire Literary Festival when she gave a fantastic talk about her journey to published books. This book......more

Goodreads review by Nikki on July 07, 2012

Connie Gordon is a beautiful, successful Hollywood actress, who on the outside seems to have it all. But inside Connie is deeply unhappy, she has been in the acting business since she was six years old and she has become tired of the lifestyle that goes with it, the constant diets and the cheating b......more

Goodreads review by Stacey on May 21, 2013

Like the famous image of a clown crying, an A list star who appears to have everything but is deeply unhappy is the focus of this book. Connie Gordon goes to Scotland to get away from Hollywood and have a break, but ends up finding love and happiness. The plot moves along at a moderate pace, however......more

Goodreads review by David on August 30, 2020

When the stresses of life close in on you and you dont know where to turn where do you go? For Connie Gordon a successful Hollywood Actress a letter from her fan club in Scotland was perfectly timed. A place where her mother had lived it seemed the natural place to go. But even there she still has to d......more


Quotes

Praise for Victoria Connelly: 'Sunshine on a rainy day.' Lisa Jewell ‘Witty and original.” The Romantic Novelists' Association 'Victoria writes with a deliciously light touch and joyous enthusiasm.' Fiona Walker