Opportunity Knocks: A Novel Paperback – April 5, 2016

My only wish for Alison's novels is that they be longer! I love living in the world she's created, weaving new characters in with the old. Pulling back the curtain a little bit on celebrity life.This 3rd novel had a bit of a twist because it was about a *new-to-the-field* make-up artist. As Alex Cleary is learning about the trade and the frustrations of life back stage, we readers get to learn it too. I think that really helped make the explanatory parts of the story more seamless than the last two novels—The Star Attraction and Scared Scriptless—that featured more experienced show biz veterans.The story is easy and fun, with an obvious "villain" and full-team effort to support our fledgling heroine Alex face her crisis. There's a tiny bit of romance, but this is primarily a coming-of-age story - with a side of feminist, "we can do anything we put our minds' to" empowerment.It's a quick read. Good for a beach weekend or long flight. The kind of feel-good story you could read with a glass of wine and a blanket on a rainy day to cheer you up.I just wish there was more romance, more seduction, more depth to the main romantic relationship in the story to make it more plausible. Maybe next time.

This book had all my loves - make up, the entertainment industry, romance, and New York City. I especially liked the behind the scenes perspective the book gave us of the entertainment industry, and I really enjoyed seeing the industry from a make up artist's view. I especially liked Alex and seeing her grow into a confident young woman. I was involved with the book the entire time. Everything about it rang true. More please!

I have read the author's other books. I especially enjoyed Scared Scriptless. I just could not get into this book. The plot was ridiculous that one of the biggest movie stars in the world would help a make-up artist he just met with a ridiculous caper to save her job. It did not ring true for me. I had to cut my losses and end the book.

I really enjoyed this story about Alex and couldn't put it down. I thought the descriptions were great and you really get a good sense of behind the scenes in Hollywood and New York City. Hilary is basically an iron fist bitch. There was good intrigue in the story and I liked the romance.I was glad to have read this.Now, how about try your hand at a mystery with the behind the scenes of Hollywood and New York City glamour? Murder? Oh, wait! That may be my novel I write. Ha ha.

I can't wait for the next book from Ali Sweeny. She right light hearted books that are good for just relaxing and reading for fun. Btw when I read this, I totally read the leading ladies part as Sami Brady. :-) it just seemed to fit.

Another excellent book by Allison Sweeney! Not much more to say than that! I have lots of other books on my Kindle, but I chose to read this third book of Allison's based on the prior two I recently read. Excellent choice if I do say so myself!

Another excellent read by Alison Sweeney. I have thoroughly enjoyed all 3 of her books. I love how she sprinkles characters from previous books into each of her books. I loved the character Alex's determination to give the "Big Apple" a chance even after things don't go her way. I really didn't know what would happen with Alex until the end. I read this book in 3 days... I couldn't put it down!

I gave this away I wasn't too happy with it

I absolutely Loved It.

If you are looking for some light hearted fun.. read this..

Awesome!

I loved it!!