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Why Do Fools Fall In Love?: A feel-good romantic comedy about the making of a movie Kindle Edition

by Louise Marley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 254 ratings
She's supposed to be keeping him out of trouble...

When Shelby Roberts is forced to resign from the police, after a job protecting an attention-seeking movie producer goes disastrously wrong, the only work she's offered is to act as a ‘minder’ to British actor Luke McFadden. Still, spending three weeks watching Luke film a costume drama in Bath doesn’t sound too hard.

After all, how much trouble can one actor get into?

A quirky twist on the classic movie, The Bodyguard, Why Do Fools Fall In Love is a feel-good, enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy, with a little bit of a mystery. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jill Shalvis, Emily Henry and Beth O'Leary.

OTHER BOOKS BY LOUISE MARLEY:

Novels:

Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (ASIN: B005IXSU1U)
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (ASIN: B005WOE91K)
A Girl’s Best Friend (ASIN: B0084OBNSC)
Breathless (ASIN: B00A9GHS5A)
Nemesis (ASIN: B00ECGPUF8)
You Make It Feel Like Christmas (ASIN: B08HL8QH9B)
Murder at Raven's Edge (ASIN: B0CV1CQ68Y)
Murder at Ravenswood House (ASIN: B0CV249DZ1)
Murder at Raven's Hollow (ASIN: B0DC6CYJV3)

Novella:

Something Wicked (ASIN: B00R4HDZMW)

Short Fiction:

The Indecent Proposal: (ASIN: B00L4L9H58)
The Accidental Proposal: (ASIN: B00NQH9RM6)

**There is another author with the same name. Please don’t get us mixed up!**
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005IXSU1U
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 23 Aug. 2011
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 396 pages
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  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 254 ratings

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Louise Marley

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Most of my stories are set in small villages filled with quirky characters. These are partly inspired by the places I’ve lived in over the years, although the characters are straight out of my imagination! I currently live in Wales, close to a famous library and two ruined castles. My husband thinks we moved here by accident.

My first published novel was Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, which was a finalist in Poolbeg’s Write a Bestseller competition. As well as nine novels, I’ve written short stories for women’s magazines such as Take a Break and My Weekly. Before becoming a full-time writer, I worked as an administrative officer for the police.

When I’m not writing, I enjoy visiting big old houses, which I use as inspiration for the houses in my novels, and reading other people’s books when I ought to be writing my own…

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Customers find this book to be a good summer holiday read with an easy-to-follow writing style and plenty of humor. The storyline receives positive feedback, with one customer noting how the history adds depth to the plot. Customers disagree on the character development, with some finding the main characters nice while others find them unrealistic. The pacing receives negative feedback, with several customers describing it as a waste of time.

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37 customers mention ‘Readability’37 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a good summer holiday read.

"...BUT it wasn't bad, it was a fabulous read! I am amazed this is only the author's second novel. It was so well mapped out and planned...." Read more

"...Great entertainment and definitely worth a read. Reviewed by Charlotte Foreman on behalf of Bestchicklit.com" Read more

"I've really enjoyed reading this book and It's a great storyline. It's set in the film industry, whilst filming on location in Bath...." Read more

"This book is the sort of thing you read on holiday for an easy read. The story is ok but it's obvious at every turn what's going to happen...." Read more

28 customers mention ‘Storyline’22 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, appreciating its intrigue, with one customer noting how the historical context adds depth to the plot.

"...It was so well mapped out and planned. The story was entertaining and quirky and Shelby was a real gutsy girl (if a little hot tempered) and I..." Read more

"...Relationships between the actors and crew are delightfully tangled and their history gives real depth to the plot, as does the development of some..." Read more

"I've really enjoyed reading this book and It's a great storyline. It's set in the film industry, whilst filming on location in Bath...." Read more

"...She delivers good strong heroines, a believable love interest and then mixes this in with a sub plot twist full of mystery and intrigue to keep you..." Read more

16 customers mention ‘Ease of reading’12 positive4 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with writing that flows smoothly and is very hard to put down.

"...The writing flows easily and carries you along for a fun ride...." Read more

"...easy reading" Read more

"...see what kind of a story line the author is going for it reads very much like a movie...." Read more

"This book is one of those easy going read it put it down again pick it up again books. A nice enjoyable holiday read that will while away some time." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Humor’6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny, with one describing it as quirky.

"...It was so well mapped out and planned. The story was entertaining and quirky and Shelby was a real gutsy girl (if a little hot tempered) and I..." Read more

"...This is a really funny and very entertaining book with lots going on. Louise Marley is a really wonderful writer." Read more

"...Lots of humour which will have you smiling if not giggling and suspense added makes for a story which will keep you entertained...." Read more

"i thought the book Why do fools fall in love was a good ,quite funny book with a bit of romance noval, although it wasnt very long but good train..." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Character development’7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the characters in the book, with some finding them nice while others consider them unrealistic.

"...production company and entourage just right and magnificently intertwines the characters and their vulnerabilities , thus giving the reader a..." Read more

"Good beginning and ending. The character begins to become annoying as you head into the middle of the book but persevere as the last third makes up..." Read more

"...She delivers good strong heroines, a believable love interest and then mixes this in with a sub plot twist full of mystery and intrigue to keep you..." Read more

"...to the poor writing, predictable yet unrealistic plot and two dimensional characters...." Read more

4 customers mention ‘Pacing’0 positive4 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book to be slow, with several describing it as a waste of time.

"...'re ok, I enjoy other genres better, this was a good story, bit boring here and there, predictable ending with few twists and turns to keep me..." Read more

"I was disappointed in this book, at first it started of funny when shelby quit her job and become a bodyguard for a mover star and he tryed it on..." Read more

"...this book and am glad that it only cost me 77p because it was a waste of money...." Read more

"...wonder round Bath, how wrong I was, found it to be abit of a waste of time and poorly written. One to avoid." Read more

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  • Penni Pitstop
    5.0 out of 5 stars An AB FAB Read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 January 2012
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    I was guided to purchase this book by its high listing in the kindle chart and thought at 77p it was hardly a fortune to lose if it was bad.

    BUT it wasn't bad, it was a fabulous read! I am amazed this is only the author's second novel. It was so well mapped out and planned. The story was entertaining and quirky and Shelby was a real gutsy girl (if a little hot tempered) and I found I was routing for her by the end of the first half of the book.

    There was a great suspense towards the end of the book and I found myself rapidly reading to see what happened. (I wont spoil it by telling you what happens as I find that so annoying when folk do that)

    But 'invest' in this author, she is a very talented lady and I cant wait to read Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. (which I now realise I should have read first! Doh!!)

    Happy Reading.
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  • BestChickLit.com
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Entertainment
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 August 2012
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    Shelby's character is a little complex. Constantly striving to be professional and detached, she often finds herself losing her composure and, as the story goes on, you see Shelby's desire to be loved. Relationships between the actors and crew are delightfully tangled and their history gives real depth to the plot, as does the development of some of these characters. The writing flows easily and carries you along for a fun ride.

    Although many readers may find parts of the storyline predictable, there are some genuine surprises and twists that make the book a compelling read. Shelby and Luke's relationship is also a nice element; however, a little more detail would have enhanced it somewhat. Great entertainment and definitely worth a read.

    Reviewed by Charlotte Foreman on behalf of Bestchicklit.com
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars was ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2013
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    I did quite enjoy the story but I don't think the genre of actor/actress stories are my thing, ive tried a few now, and while they're ok, I enjoy other genres better, this was a good story, bit boring here and there, predictable ending with few twists and turns to keep me interested, think I will stick to other genres in future!! Nothing wrong with the book just not my cup of tea!
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  • SE
    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful read , one not to be missed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 May 2020
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    I've really enjoyed reading this book and It's a great storyline. It's set in the film industry, whilst filming on location in Bath.

    Louise Marley gets the intrigue and behind the scenes, goings on of the film stars, production company and entourage just right and magnificently intertwines the characters and their vulnerabilities , thus giving the reader a glimpse of behind the scenes from a different perspective in this wonderful storyline.

    I look forward to reading more books by this author as I've really enjoyed reading this one.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars amazing chick lit with a twist!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 May 2013
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    Ever wanted to get lost in a book?
    I highly recommend Louise Marley. I have recently discovered her books and I am now making my way through her collection.
    She delivers good strong heroines, a believable love interest and then mixes this in with a sub plot twist full of mystery and intrigue to keep you glued to each chapter not wanting to turn off the light and go to bed!

    Why do fools fall in love? is set in Bournemouth and she does not disappoint with her description of the surroundings.
    my only negative to this story (without giving away the story) is that the heroine of the story, Shelby, is a bodyguard, and ex-police officer and I'd like to think in real life someone like Shelby would be slightly less of a pushover when it came to gorgeous men!
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  • Lankylass
    1.0 out of 5 stars Poor characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 November 2020
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    I was looking forward to reading ‘Why do fools.....’, especially reading that the author also wrote detective stories and had one book singled out for a prize. How the main character Shelby got into the Tactical Aid Unit in the police force is anybody’s guess. She is so unreliable and silly, perhaps Louisa the author thought it would be nice to have her seem ‘goofy’ and ‘dippy’ to quote Americanisms but it doesn’t come across that way. Apparently she ‘fell in love’, with Ross, a bully, a womaniser and general unlikeable character after 3 days. After falling into bed with him and getting drunk, being sick and never really being on duty as a ‘minder’ to Luke, an actor, she goes from one disaster to another. I wouldn’t have employed her to empty the bins never mind trust her with someone’s life!! When my kindle was on about 32% I wondered if I should bin the book and try to get the few hours I committed to it, back in my life!! Instead, I ploughed on, it was excruciating, I thought it would never end, I tried to skip whole chunks to end the chapters. I really don’t know how some people have given it 5 or 4 stars. I have read first time authors like Eliza J Scott write better stuff. How a so called level headed ex policewoman could be used and dumped by the same bloke several times in the story beggars belief. Anyway, enough said, I know it was a bargain at less than £1 but do yourself a favour and look elsewhere. I am really sorry to give this book one star but just felt I have wasted a few hours I will never get back!!
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  • Rachael Dalton
    2.0 out of 5 stars an easy holiday read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2013
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    This book is the sort of thing you read on holiday for an easy read. The story is ok but it's obvious at every turn what's going to happen. If you like cheesy romance though this books for you!
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  • Rani S
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Female Bodyguard to a Famous Actor!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 February 2014
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    Shelby Roberts is kicked out of her role as a Tactical Firearms officer when she makes a serious mistake and quits the force. She reluctantly ends up taking up a role in Security for a Film Company. There she has responsibility to take care of the famous actor Luke McFadden as his bodyguard.She gets caught up in some hilarious situations in her role as bodyguard and two romantic interests arise for her also - the georgeous Ross and loveable Luke !

    This is a really funny and very entertaining book with lots going on. Louise Marley is a really wonderful writer.
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  • Stefanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unterhaltsam!
    Reviewed in Germany on 9 June 2013
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    Nachdem Shelby ihren Job als Polizistin verloren hat, nimmt sie aus Verzweiflung einen Job als Bodyguard für den Schauspieler Luke McFadden an, der sich für einen dreiwöchigen Dreh im historischen Ort Bath aufhält. Shelby ist der Meinung damit einen tollen Job ergattert zu haben, denn drei Wochen in Bath sind wohl kaum zu verachten und wie viel Ärger kann ein Schauspieler schon machen? Wie sich herausstellt, mehr als Shelby vermutet hätte...

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    Die Kurzbeschreibung dieses eBooks hatte mich neugierig gemacht. Eine ehemalige Polizistin, die sich im Buch auch noch als klein und zierlich herausstellt, die als Bodyguard für einen Filmstar arbeitet? Das schau ich mir doch mal genauer an! Und ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Denn Shelby mag zwar nicht gerade groß sein, dafür ist sie aber eine Judo und Karate Meisterin, was Luke auch bald zu spüren bekommt, ganz nach dem Motto "Klein aber oh-ho!" auch wenn irgendwann klar wird, dass Shelby eigentlich nur eins möchte: geliebt werden.

    Die Geschichte ist einfach genau die richtige Mischung aus verrückt und witzig, um einen richtigen Unterhaltungsfaktor zu erzielen.
    Auch wenn das Ende einigermaßen vorhersehbar war, so haben mich die einzelnen Handlungsstränge teilweise doch ehrlich überrascht und gut unterhalten!
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  • Louise Marley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Charming and funny.
    Reviewed in the United States on 2 December 2009
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    This is a most entertaining read, and I loved the look into the inside of the film industry. Amusing and intriguing!
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  • The Prime Shopper
    4.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on 21 June 2013
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    It was a good story and liked the characters I wasn't sure about the ending but all in all I would recommend it
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  • Kim Schult
    5.0 out of 5 stars nothing to much
    Reviewed in Germany on 26 July 2013
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    good summer read nothing to heavy just right to relax and enjoy some romantic me time while forgetting reality :)
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on 14 June 2013
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    I didn't think it was half bad. There were some funny parts and the "mystery" was a bit predictable. It was really focused around the love triangle (square, octagon, maybe?). The timeline helped follow the story but wasn't really necessary. The sex scenes were glossed over for those of you not liking that sort of thing in detail. There were a few minor errors, possibly from converting to ebook but nothing too noticeable. But overall it was a good full length read. I'm willing to try another of her stories.
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