Shining Star (The Star Trilogy) Paperback – August 28, 2014

Story Rating ~ 5 StarsHeroine Rating ~ 5 StarsHero Rating ~ 5 StarsRomance Rating ~ 5 StarsHeat Level ~ 4.5 SCORCHING Stars!Ending ~ 5 StarsOverall Rating ~ 5 HUGE STARS!Shining Star is the third and final installment in Arianne Richmonde's Beautiful Chaos series and it TOTALLY BLEW ME AWAY!At the end of book 2, Falling Star, Star was left in the worst possible situation. I was riveted to the pages of Shining Star as I read through the twists and turns of how Star managed to get out of this predicament. By the time it was over Star was not quite the same person she had been. She had a very hard time at first, thankfully she had Jake there. These two became very close friends as they finished working on their movie Sky’s The Limit. As they spent time together Jake realized just how much he loved Star, but he knew now was not the time and that she needed to heal from the tragic event she just recently went through.After the filming, Star decides it’s time for her to move on. She journeys with her friend and they go backpacking. During this adventure Star’s character grew in so many ways. I loved reading about her travels, especially when she joins a rescue sanctuary for elephants. Arianne really researched this topic, because I learned quite a bit about elephants that I had never knew. This added a lot of interest for me, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this part of the story.Meanwhile Jake is going crazy, he can’t stop thinking about Star and he changes his bad boy ways. Once these two get back together the scenes that came about were BREATHTAKING! When they finally make love they SCORCHED the pages. Arianne Richmonde definitely knows how to write some of the most erotic and heart filled love scenes that I've had the pleasure of reading.Then ending was SPECTACULAR and left me feeling ELATED and COMPLETELY FULFILLED with the how the story concluded.It is no secret that Arianne Richmonde is one of my favorite authors. EVERY book that I've read by her has been an awesome experience for me. I surely hope that those of you who read this review will decide to give the Beautiful Chaos series a try.*This series NEEDS to be read in order to fully understand the story line.*Book One, Shooting StarBook Two, Falling StarBook Three, Shining Star

As this is the last in the series I am reviewing the story as a whole. The first two "books" in the series captured the attention of the reader. You want to know more about the characters and root for them. Then there are sections where you are thinking oh no don't go there. And since you got them for free you are forced to buy the ending. This is a great marketing ploy. Still of the 3 books Book 3 wasn't as intriguing as the first 2. Shining Star make the story go from a steamy will they or won't they suspense to a somewhat romantic less steamy yeah we know this is a HEA ending. When the author wrote about the Oscars it was almost like she realized she didn't know hoe to wrap the story up. I feel she should have ended the story there and put in an epilogue instead of trying to recapture the steamy chemistry of the characters.

I am so pleased to have stumbled upon this trilogy. The way the author grows and reveals bits of the characters along the way and draws them together is one of the best examples of writing I have ever seen. That’s saying something as I read a lot, and I mean a lot a lot! It’s nothing for me to run through an average of 8-10 books a week. This series kept me so enthralled I never picked up my other 2 physical books the past 2 days. Don’t miss out! This author is a gem

I was given a ARC in exchange for my honest review.GAHH I have been waiting what feels like forever for part 3. Many ways I was not disappointed and in some I was. The writing was perfection as Ari often does. There were MANY twists and turns ahead and you were left gripping the edge of your seat wondering what in the heck is going to happen next. Chomping at the nails, eagerly awaiting answers. It was intense and moving. I was very proud of Star by the end of the book. She took the bull by the horns and made her life her own. She was hurting for a long time and grieving and at times irrational and I didn't understand some decisions she made. But then they became clear. I do not want to give anything away at all. Two of the characters I did not feel a connection with at all even up until the end. I wanted something entirely different and in my head at the end, that is where they will be. That alone is why I gave the story a 3 stars instead of a 4 or higher. The ending was lovely and I was happy, but it just wasn't what I thought was going to happen,or what I wanted to happen. I realize it isn't MY story. But I just didn't feel the connection as I did with the other two. Over all it was very well done and a good ending for a fantastic series. I cannot wait for the next story Arianne comes up with! and having Pearl and Alexandre in the series also was a wonderful touch! love those guys and it was nice to see parts of their life after where the Pearl series has left off. Highly recommend this series! I'm sure others will love the ending and the direction more than I do :-)"It's you and me forever, babe. I'm possessive, and I don't share my treasure."

I have this story 5 stars because I loved that both star and Jake did not rely on either one of their money,they both had issues that are real and were able to address them and work through it. I'm so looking forward to reading other books by Arianna Richmonde.

This is the third and final book and I was happy with the outcome. I deducted one star from my review, because the story in this book was rushed, lots of details omitted or combined into one paragraph. It's as if the author was on a rushed deadline to complete this series and rushed the writing. This story didn't capture my attention like the first two books did. It was easy to read where the storyline was headed, but lacked all the feels and emotions that rang true for the characters, previously. Even the sex scenes are lackluster, very unusual for this author. Usually, the scenes she writes are pleasing to the reader & the characters, but I didn't find that true in this third book. Still, the series as a whole is well done & I recommend it to readers that enjoy genres of romance, contemporary romance and young adult.

Exciting!!!

Could not put this book down. Book 1 had me hooked and book 2 fed my addiction for the characters and story. Book 3 has left me wanting more. Definitely recommend this series.

Easy to read, nice story keeps your interest read all 3 books feel that the story could have been in one book.

I enjoyed this series as much as the Pearl series. Loved the chemistry between Jake and Star. Looking forward to more from Arianne.

A GOOD TRILOGY OF BOOKS MADE FOR EASY READING with a smattering of sex thrown in for good measure! I enjoyed reading the three of them.