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Paranormal Talent Agency #1
Lights, Camera, Action
Welcome to the Paranormal Talent Agency!
When empath Catherine Rodham moves across the country to launch the West Coast arm of the Peterson Talent Agency in Las Vegas, her plan goes awry when an actress on a film she helped cast turns up murdered, leaving law enforcement stumped.
Alex Moore, a Sin City actor with a secret, wants agency representation from Catherine – and maybe something more. But everything changes after he finds himself the target of a murder investigation.
When the two team together to solve the serial murders, Alex introduces Catherine to a paranormal underworld she never knew existed. Can Catherine prove Alex’s innocence before losing her heart…or her life?
Paranormal Mystery & Flirty Romance
This is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency series. Much like on television, each episode contains a complete sweet paranormal romance and supernatural murder mystery. But the crossover characters and hints of a larger story suggest reading these in order.
155 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 5, 2018
About the author
Heather Silvio
30 books82 followersHeather Silvio has written fiction and nonfiction; she is also an actress and licensed psychologist. When she isn't working, she channels her inner flapper as a 1920s jazz and blues singer. She lives in Florida with her wonderful husband Sidney.
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January 29, 2019
Fun paranormal short!
I loved all the interesting characters and cool powers. Great start to what looks to be a fun and romantic paranormal series. If you like fast-paced, light-hearted paranormal romance with confident females, be sure to check out this book!
I loved all the interesting characters and cool powers. Great start to what looks to be a fun and romantic paranormal series. If you like fast-paced, light-hearted paranormal romance with confident females, be sure to check out this book!
March 2, 2019
4 Stars
Lights, Camera, Action is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency Series by Heather Silvio. It is a delightfully fun paranormal mystery- a ‘who-dunnit’, with romance, murder, secrets, intrigue, danger, discoveries, and a good dose of the supernatural.
This is my first read by Ms. Silvio, so not knowing what to really expect I let the cover and the blurb sway me. I was between books and unsure what I wanted to read next, so when this book/series showed up on my feed I grabbed them right away and jumped in.
Although the story is a little predictable, that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. It is a really sweet story, with an original spin on the paranormal romance/mystery theme. And I think that it would make a fun television series, too.
Catherine has just moved to Las Vegas to open a new branch for the Talent Agency that she works for. This is a promotion, so she feels a bit of pressure to get the business up and rolling and turn it into a success. News reports begin to appear about murders of young actresses, all under suspicious circumstances. When her top client becomes the number one suspect, Catherine decides to do a little digging of her own. The fact that Alex is incredibly attractive and has invaded her dreams, has nothing to do with her desire to find out the truth- does it? But what she uncovers is a whole lot more than she could ever have imagined, and as she and Alex spend more time together in their ‘investigation’, Catherine discovers a world she never even knew existed. But as the body count rises, so does the danger. Who can she trust? Will they get to the bottom of it all before the next victim is chosen? What happens when secrets are revealed? What happens if/when the killer sets his sights on Catherine? Can Alex save the day?
The story isn’t too heavy or overly dramatic, but still managed to engage me with the mystery side of the story, as well as the sweet romance. It has a fast pace and flows really well. The story might be short in length, but there is nothing lacking about the content.
I have already read the next two books in the series, Reset to One (Book #2) and That’s a Wrap (Book #3)…. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Silvio does next!
Thank you, Ms. Silvio!
Lights, Camera, Action is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency Series by Heather Silvio. It is a delightfully fun paranormal mystery- a ‘who-dunnit’, with romance, murder, secrets, intrigue, danger, discoveries, and a good dose of the supernatural.
This is my first read by Ms. Silvio, so not knowing what to really expect I let the cover and the blurb sway me. I was between books and unsure what I wanted to read next, so when this book/series showed up on my feed I grabbed them right away and jumped in.
Although the story is a little predictable, that didn’t detract from my enjoyment of the book. It is a really sweet story, with an original spin on the paranormal romance/mystery theme. And I think that it would make a fun television series, too.
Catherine has just moved to Las Vegas to open a new branch for the Talent Agency that she works for. This is a promotion, so she feels a bit of pressure to get the business up and rolling and turn it into a success. News reports begin to appear about murders of young actresses, all under suspicious circumstances. When her top client becomes the number one suspect, Catherine decides to do a little digging of her own. The fact that Alex is incredibly attractive and has invaded her dreams, has nothing to do with her desire to find out the truth- does it? But what she uncovers is a whole lot more than she could ever have imagined, and as she and Alex spend more time together in their ‘investigation’, Catherine discovers a world she never even knew existed. But as the body count rises, so does the danger. Who can she trust? Will they get to the bottom of it all before the next victim is chosen? What happens when secrets are revealed? What happens if/when the killer sets his sights on Catherine? Can Alex save the day?
The story isn’t too heavy or overly dramatic, but still managed to engage me with the mystery side of the story, as well as the sweet romance. It has a fast pace and flows really well. The story might be short in length, but there is nothing lacking about the content.
I have already read the next two books in the series, Reset to One (Book #2) and That’s a Wrap (Book #3)…. Looking forward to seeing what Ms. Silvio does next!
Thank you, Ms. Silvio!
March 20, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action by Heather Silvio a four-star read you won’t want to end. This is the first novel in the Paranormal Talent Agency series, and I am eagerly awaiting number two, this was a fun, drama filled paranormal romp. Set among the back drop of Las Vegas it will keep you hooked trying to figure out the culprit, with enough to keep you really guessing but not enough that you get lost. This is short and sweet and has a great storyline, if you like the genre then you wont go wrong with this one.
May 22, 2021
Super cute book I found to get excited for my trip to Vegas.
July 18, 2021
I read this because of the paranormal mystery and while I did enjoy it, I wanted more of it. Maybe that's a good thing though. I need to read at least one more to see if I'll be content with them being so short or if it's not enough for me. But I did enjoy it.
March 3, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency #1) by Heather Silvio was a fun, quick, light hearted read, that had me hooked from start to finish.
My first read by this author and for this series, I fell right into this story and have place this author and series on my watch list. A fast read this book clocks in at 154 pages. So it's a perfect if you have little time, are travelling, or if you simply love to read. This book though moved quickly, was well structured and was written in such as way, where you didn't notice that it wasn't a full length novel. That shows true talent and dedication to the craft.
I had such a wonderful time reading this book. My only complaint is that there is this little tidbit about Catherine's mother that wasn't fully explored, and it did make me feel like I missed something. The story is told in Catherine's POV, so the situation should have been explained somehow, before the end of the book. I am hoping it pops up in the other books in the series.
Catherine was a solid strong character, and I liked her well enough. She was bright bubbly and straightforward. There wasn't much character development, but I chalked that up to this being on the short side of the story department. Alex was out of this world hot, and as over done as that is, I wasn't overly bother by his god like looks. Giving what he is, I let it slide. I don't have much to say, as he didn't have that much good screen time. I think if there was a split POV, with his side, it would have made me more connected to him. From what I got, he wasn't a bad guy, and well, to be honest, he was pure fanservice.
Overall this book is a super fun, light hearted read, and I look forward to reading the other books in this series. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will be enchanted by this fast moving, heart melty read.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
My first read by this author and for this series, I fell right into this story and have place this author and series on my watch list. A fast read this book clocks in at 154 pages. So it's a perfect if you have little time, are travelling, or if you simply love to read. This book though moved quickly, was well structured and was written in such as way, where you didn't notice that it wasn't a full length novel. That shows true talent and dedication to the craft.
I had such a wonderful time reading this book. My only complaint is that there is this little tidbit about Catherine's mother that wasn't fully explored, and it did make me feel like I missed something. The story is told in Catherine's POV, so the situation should have been explained somehow, before the end of the book. I am hoping it pops up in the other books in the series.
Catherine was a solid strong character, and I liked her well enough. She was bright bubbly and straightforward. There wasn't much character development, but I chalked that up to this being on the short side of the story department. Alex was out of this world hot, and as over done as that is, I wasn't overly bother by his god like looks. Giving what he is, I let it slide. I don't have much to say, as he didn't have that much good screen time. I think if there was a split POV, with his side, it would have made me more connected to him. From what I got, he wasn't a bad guy, and well, to be honest, he was pure fanservice.
Overall this book is a super fun, light hearted read, and I look forward to reading the other books in this series. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will be enchanted by this fast moving, heart melty read.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
June 18, 2021
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency #1) by Heather Silvio was a fun, quick, light-hearted read, that had me hooked from start to finish.
My first read by this author and for this series, I fell right into this story and have place this author and series on my watch list. A fast read this book clocks in at 154 pages. It's a perfect quickie if you have little time, travelling, or if you simply love to read. This book, though moved quickly, was well structured and was written in such as way, where you didn't notice that it wasn't a full length novel. That shows true talent and dedication to the craft.
I had such a wonderful time reading this book. My only complaint is that, there was this little tidbit about Catherine's mother that wasn't fully explored, and it did make me feel like I missed something. The story is told in Catherine's POV, so the situation should have been explained somehow, before the end of the book. I am hoping it pops up in the other books in the series.
Catherine was a solid strong character, and I liked her well enough. She was bright bubbly and straightforward. There wasn't much character development, but I chalked that up to this being on the short side.
Alex was out of this world hot, and as over done as that is, I wasn't overly bother by his god like looks. Giving what he is, I let it slide. I don't have much to say, as he didn't have that much good screen time. I think if there was a split POV with his side it would've made me more connected to him. From what I got, he wasn't a bad guy, and well, to be honest, he was pure fan-service. (Not really complaining here, girls love their fan-service just as much as guys)
Overall this book is a super fun read and I look forward to reading the other books in this series. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will be enchanted by this fast moving, heart-melty read.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
My first read by this author and for this series, I fell right into this story and have place this author and series on my watch list. A fast read this book clocks in at 154 pages. It's a perfect quickie if you have little time, travelling, or if you simply love to read. This book, though moved quickly, was well structured and was written in such as way, where you didn't notice that it wasn't a full length novel. That shows true talent and dedication to the craft.
I had such a wonderful time reading this book. My only complaint is that, there was this little tidbit about Catherine's mother that wasn't fully explored, and it did make me feel like I missed something. The story is told in Catherine's POV, so the situation should have been explained somehow, before the end of the book. I am hoping it pops up in the other books in the series.
Catherine was a solid strong character, and I liked her well enough. She was bright bubbly and straightforward. There wasn't much character development, but I chalked that up to this being on the short side.
Alex was out of this world hot, and as over done as that is, I wasn't overly bother by his god like looks. Giving what he is, I let it slide. I don't have much to say, as he didn't have that much good screen time. I think if there was a split POV with his side it would've made me more connected to him. From what I got, he wasn't a bad guy, and well, to be honest, he was pure fan-service. (Not really complaining here, girls love their fan-service just as much as guys)
Overall this book is a super fun read and I look forward to reading the other books in this series. So please take my super high recommendation and my stamp of approval, that you will be enchanted by this fast moving, heart-melty read.
Happy Reading
-E.A. Walsh
March 20, 2019
A great read about acting. Catherine is an empathy launching her acting agency business in Las Vegas. Things are going well as she sets up shop and hires new actors for movie projects. But at the same time, actresses are turning up dead in mysterious circumstances across the city. Before too long, her agency is targeted. With her lead actor suspected of murder and a killer closing in, can she solve the mystery before its too late?
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Catherine doing what she loves and also standing up for herself or Alex as charming but also kind underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the bubbly Mia or the creepy councilwoman or the strange Robin.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in the scenes with the party full of life and colour and people with the vivid sense of the flowers smelling so strong it is as if you were actually there. Or the sense of colour with the masquerade ball with bright greens and blues and purples and blacks with wonderful costumes perfectly written. This contrasted beautifully with the pure white council room chamber that was too perfect for a sense of unease.
The use of suspense was written well, with mystery and intrigue making you want to keep reading to find out what really happened. I also enjoyed the use of the supernatural with powers and magical creatures unusual to this kind of novel. This mix with the realism of acting and crime made for a captivating read.
The only issue I would raise is that it felt like the protagonist was talking to audience instead of being a narrative, giving it a light hearted tone that didn't fit with the serious themes of death and crime but this could be resolved by switching to the third person. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
A great read. Well developed plot with twists and turns. Well developed characters like Catherine doing what she loves and also standing up for herself or Alex as charming but also kind underneath. Great cast of supporting characters like the bubbly Mia or the creepy councilwoman or the strange Robin.
I loved the visual detail throughout the novel like in the scenes with the party full of life and colour and people with the vivid sense of the flowers smelling so strong it is as if you were actually there. Or the sense of colour with the masquerade ball with bright greens and blues and purples and blacks with wonderful costumes perfectly written. This contrasted beautifully with the pure white council room chamber that was too perfect for a sense of unease.
The use of suspense was written well, with mystery and intrigue making you want to keep reading to find out what really happened. I also enjoyed the use of the supernatural with powers and magical creatures unusual to this kind of novel. This mix with the realism of acting and crime made for a captivating read.
The only issue I would raise is that it felt like the protagonist was talking to audience instead of being a narrative, giving it a light hearted tone that didn't fit with the serious themes of death and crime but this could be resolved by switching to the third person. Overall, a great read and I would give it four stars.
March 2, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1)
By: Heather Silvio
5 out of 5 stars
The story Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio is a book that I loved reading. It includes the paranormal, suspense, and romance. It is a story that drew me in from the beginning and I found myself getting lost in its pages. I loved reading about the characters of Catherine Rodham and Alex Moore. Catherine has moved to Las Vegas to start up the West Coast chapter of the Peterson Talent Agency. She is someone who is confident, independent, strong, and beautiful. Alex Moore is an actor who is now represented by the Peterson Agency and Catherine. There is a strong attraction between these two. Catherine has a strong reaction to Alex each time she sees him. There is flirting and bantering. They soon also team up to try and solve the serial murders that are occurring in Vegas. Alex has found himself a target in the murder investigations. Can Catherine prove that Alex is innocent? How much danger is Catherine in? Is Alex telling the complete truth about himself? Will the killer be caught? Read this book to find out. This is a story that is engaging and fun to read. I loved the paranormal aspect and the romance that is beginning between Catherine and Alex. There are secondary characters introduced. There are some what I found to be friendly and helpful and others whose motives I questioned. Don’t miss out on a book that once you start you will not want to put down until you finish. I highly recommend reading it. This story is the first one in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.
By: Heather Silvio
5 out of 5 stars
The story Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio is a book that I loved reading. It includes the paranormal, suspense, and romance. It is a story that drew me in from the beginning and I found myself getting lost in its pages. I loved reading about the characters of Catherine Rodham and Alex Moore. Catherine has moved to Las Vegas to start up the West Coast chapter of the Peterson Talent Agency. She is someone who is confident, independent, strong, and beautiful. Alex Moore is an actor who is now represented by the Peterson Agency and Catherine. There is a strong attraction between these two. Catherine has a strong reaction to Alex each time she sees him. There is flirting and bantering. They soon also team up to try and solve the serial murders that are occurring in Vegas. Alex has found himself a target in the murder investigations. Can Catherine prove that Alex is innocent? How much danger is Catherine in? Is Alex telling the complete truth about himself? Will the killer be caught? Read this book to find out. This is a story that is engaging and fun to read. I loved the paranormal aspect and the romance that is beginning between Catherine and Alex. There are secondary characters introduced. There are some what I found to be friendly and helpful and others whose motives I questioned. Don’t miss out on a book that once you start you will not want to put down until you finish. I highly recommend reading it. This story is the first one in a series and I look forward to reading the next one.
March 14, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio
5 Stars
So I am a self proclaimed non paranormal reader, but lately it seems I’m reading more and more of this genre and some are ok, and some are completely awesome...like this one. This was so much fun to read, it felt like a mixture of many different things and rom com kept coming to mind, which is one of my favorite genres.
I loved this storyline, and it was told perfectly for it being such a quick read, it never felt rushed or felt like it skipped around too much. The character building was just enough and I fell in love with both Alex and Catherine and loved to dislike a few others, and I have a lot of questions about a couple of them...This was somewhat of a suspense and it was fun trying to solve the case...which does not seem solved at all in my opinion, it seemed way too easy and I can't get out of my head how Alex convinced the police in his way that everything was as it seemed, and I love how this is moving into another book. There is a background story going on that I'm thinking will continue through this series and I can not wait!!
This author is brand new to me and she has quickly moved to my one click list because her writing is completely aligned with what I love about reading.
Loved Loved Loved It!!
5 Stars
So I am a self proclaimed non paranormal reader, but lately it seems I’m reading more and more of this genre and some are ok, and some are completely awesome...like this one. This was so much fun to read, it felt like a mixture of many different things and rom com kept coming to mind, which is one of my favorite genres.
I loved this storyline, and it was told perfectly for it being such a quick read, it never felt rushed or felt like it skipped around too much. The character building was just enough and I fell in love with both Alex and Catherine and loved to dislike a few others, and I have a lot of questions about a couple of them...This was somewhat of a suspense and it was fun trying to solve the case...which does not seem solved at all in my opinion, it seemed way too easy and I can't get out of my head how Alex convinced the police in his way that everything was as it seemed, and I love how this is moving into another book. There is a background story going on that I'm thinking will continue through this series and I can not wait!!
This author is brand new to me and she has quickly moved to my one click list because her writing is completely aligned with what I love about reading.
Loved Loved Loved It!!
March 23, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency #1)
By Heather Silvio
4 stars
This was such a wonderful read! I definitely had some preconceived ideas about what I thought this story would be about and I’m so glad I was wrong! It really was a fantastic book! I haven’t read anything by this author before but I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book in the series already!
I like paranormal reads, I love romance stories and I love a bit of suspense in my books too so to have all three rolled into one I knew I was on to a winner! From the very beginning to last sentence I was hooked by this story. This authors writing was engaging and entertaining. I suppose there were parts of the story that were predictable but I didn’t care at all.
I really liked the characters Catherine and Alex. Catherine was a bright and bubbly character that I couldn’t help but like straight away and I may have a little crush on Alex! The story is told form Catherine’s POV but I have to say I maybe would have liked to see a little bit from Alex too, just a few chapters thrown in here and there but saying that I still loved the story anyway!
As I mentioned before I am really looking forward to the next books in the series and I absolutely recommend this book – it is a short, fun and entertaining read!!
By Heather Silvio
4 stars
This was such a wonderful read! I definitely had some preconceived ideas about what I thought this story would be about and I’m so glad I was wrong! It really was a fantastic book! I haven’t read anything by this author before but I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book in the series already!
I like paranormal reads, I love romance stories and I love a bit of suspense in my books too so to have all three rolled into one I knew I was on to a winner! From the very beginning to last sentence I was hooked by this story. This authors writing was engaging and entertaining. I suppose there were parts of the story that were predictable but I didn’t care at all.
I really liked the characters Catherine and Alex. Catherine was a bright and bubbly character that I couldn’t help but like straight away and I may have a little crush on Alex! The story is told form Catherine’s POV but I have to say I maybe would have liked to see a little bit from Alex too, just a few chapters thrown in here and there but saying that I still loved the story anyway!
As I mentioned before I am really looking forward to the next books in the series and I absolutely recommend this book – it is a short, fun and entertaining read!!
October 29, 2018
If you're looking for a fast-paced who-dunnit crime puzzler with a dash of the paranormal thrown in the mix, look no further. Author Heather Silvio blends red-hot personas with an exciting story that's sure to keep you turning the pages. The drama centers around Catherine Rodham, an upbeat but shrewd talent agent whose recent move to Las Vegas has brought unforeseen excitement into her already bustling career. She has a real knack for signing top talent, but when her biggest and brightest star becomes a murder suspect in a serial killing spree in town, she's forced to rethink her ability to judge the trustworthiness of those whom she invites into the fold.
A master at visualization, Silvio takes us on a whirlwind journey through Sin City where we hobnob with the top trendsetters and the town's elite. Whether it be at a resort on the famed Strip, or at a swanky party at one of the Valley's poshest addresses, Silvio paints a perfect setting for a murder mystery that had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Twists and turns abound in every chapter in this fast-paced read. It kept me guessing to the last page. By the time everything wrapped up, I was begging for more. Lucky for me, there are two other novels to enjoy in this tantalizing series!
A master at visualization, Silvio takes us on a whirlwind journey through Sin City where we hobnob with the top trendsetters and the town's elite. Whether it be at a resort on the famed Strip, or at a swanky party at one of the Valley's poshest addresses, Silvio paints a perfect setting for a murder mystery that had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Twists and turns abound in every chapter in this fast-paced read. It kept me guessing to the last page. By the time everything wrapped up, I was begging for more. Lucky for me, there are two other novels to enjoy in this tantalizing series!
March 20, 2019
I give Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio, 4 stars.
Catherine is offered a position to start of a branch of the talent agency she works for in Las Vegas. She loves living in New York, but Vegas intrigues her, so she readily agrees. But then actresses start dying and it looks like one of her client's may be responsible. But her ability to be able to tell truth from lies says it wasn't him. So who did it? And does she have a chance with this sexy client?
This was an enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery/romance. I liked the premise of the talent agency as the start of everything and the main subject of the series. This wasn't a very long read and it was fun. I do wish there was a little more depth Catherine though. I couldn't really connect with her on a deeper level and I would love to know exactly what happened to her mother. Other than that, I did enjoy it. Her abilities were not something you see every day and Alex was interesting also.
I enjoyed this story and recommend it to those who love these types of books. I cannot wait to see what the next book brings.
Catherine is offered a position to start of a branch of the talent agency she works for in Las Vegas. She loves living in New York, but Vegas intrigues her, so she readily agrees. But then actresses start dying and it looks like one of her client's may be responsible. But her ability to be able to tell truth from lies says it wasn't him. So who did it? And does she have a chance with this sexy client?
This was an enjoyable paranormal cozy mystery/romance. I liked the premise of the talent agency as the start of everything and the main subject of the series. This wasn't a very long read and it was fun. I do wish there was a little more depth Catherine though. I couldn't really connect with her on a deeper level and I would love to know exactly what happened to her mother. Other than that, I did enjoy it. Her abilities were not something you see every day and Alex was interesting also.
I enjoyed this story and recommend it to those who love these types of books. I cannot wait to see what the next book brings.
March 17, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action
Paranormal Talent
Agency Book 1
By Heather Silvio
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a paranormal story of a different kind. Then let's throw in a few murders, and this story was born.
Alex Moore is an actor with more than just the movies in mind. He really wants to be represented by the one and only Catherine Rodham. But in the end he wants so much more. But first he must prove he is not the murderer. But there is one more secret, and he must come clean.
Catherine Rodham, works for the Talent Agency in Las Vegas. The Peterson Talent Agency! When she interviews Alex Moore there is more than just movies on her mind. Now there are women popping up dead, one of which was an actress she just helped cast.
I love the beginning of this series. It was a quick read, as it caught my Interest on page and held me there until the last page. Heather Silvio has written a fun filled suspense novel. So much fun was packed in this story. I also love the characters, I felt they could be my friends. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Well done Heather Silvio! Well Done!
Paranormal Talent
Agency Book 1
By Heather Silvio
☆☆☆☆☆
This is a paranormal story of a different kind. Then let's throw in a few murders, and this story was born.
Alex Moore is an actor with more than just the movies in mind. He really wants to be represented by the one and only Catherine Rodham. But in the end he wants so much more. But first he must prove he is not the murderer. But there is one more secret, and he must come clean.
Catherine Rodham, works for the Talent Agency in Las Vegas. The Peterson Talent Agency! When she interviews Alex Moore there is more than just movies on her mind. Now there are women popping up dead, one of which was an actress she just helped cast.
I love the beginning of this series. It was a quick read, as it caught my Interest on page and held me there until the last page. Heather Silvio has written a fun filled suspense novel. So much fun was packed in this story. I also love the characters, I felt they could be my friends. I am looking forward to the next book in this series. Well done Heather Silvio! Well Done!
January 18, 2024
⭐️⭐️.5/5
I stumbled upon this on one of the Stuff Your Kindle days and got it for free. The cover and title drew me in.
It was okay, it was cute. It definitely is more of a cozy mystery than anything else, which I’m not used to reading. Plus it was really short, which made it even more enjoyable!
This follows Catherine, who runs her own talent agency and is also what she describes as an “empath.” She is able to tell when someone is lying. She meets Alex, who becomes one of her clients and has some mysteriousness about him too. Then shortly after meeting, an actress is killed and no one is clear as to how.
The writing was a little juvenile in my opinion and read like a Wattpad story (IYKYK). I liked the characters but there really wasn’t much that happened. Because it’s a cozy mystery, there isn’t a lot of action, which is something I am finding that I do not like because it bores me.
Overall it was a cute story. I’m not sure if I’ll continue on with the series but I’m glad I tried this out.
November 10, 2024
“Lights, Camera, Action” is a readable piece of fluff that gets the job done without being in any way remarkable.
Catherine Rodman, 30, is as human as they come, or at least she thinks she is.
She can almost infallibly tell when someone is lying and, something that is not explained, lives with her mother.
I hear you thinking that a lot of people live with their parents, but not when the mother in question is your cat.
Billed as the first in the 'Paranormal Talent Agency' series it is actually the Petersen Talent Agency and the first mention of 'Paranormal' occurs on the final line of the book.
She's been given the job of heading up a boutique talent agency in Las Vegas and has an immediate, and completely unexpected, attraction to one of her first clients, Alexander Moore.
When he becomes a suspect in a series of unexplained deaths of starlets, Catherine sets out to prove his innocence.
Which she does in short order.
One slightly annoying aspect is the way that various 'shifty' characters crop up from time to time but never contribute anything to the story.
3 Stars.
Catherine Rodman, 30, is as human as they come, or at least she thinks she is.
She can almost infallibly tell when someone is lying and, something that is not explained, lives with her mother.
I hear you thinking that a lot of people live with their parents, but not when the mother in question is your cat.
Billed as the first in the 'Paranormal Talent Agency' series it is actually the Petersen Talent Agency and the first mention of 'Paranormal' occurs on the final line of the book.
She's been given the job of heading up a boutique talent agency in Las Vegas and has an immediate, and completely unexpected, attraction to one of her first clients, Alexander Moore.
When he becomes a suspect in a series of unexplained deaths of starlets, Catherine sets out to prove his innocence.
Which she does in short order.
One slightly annoying aspect is the way that various 'shifty' characters crop up from time to time but never contribute anything to the story.
3 Stars.
October 11, 2018
Empath Catherine Rodham has been promoted to the position of running Peterson Talent Agency in Las Vegas. Her first client is Alex Moore, a very handsome actor that Catherine feels drawn to. When Alex is cast in a new movie and a healthy young actress is found dead from a heart attack (the second in a month), Catherine finds herself involved in uncovering a mystery.
Catherine tries to find out what is happening in Vegas but soon finds herself in peril. While delving into the situation, Catherine finds out that Alex is a paranormal being and he isn’t the only one. How is he connected to the mysterious deaths?
This is the first book in a new paranormal romance mystery series. Catherine is written as a very smart and empathetic individual that has a knack for knowing when people aren’t telling the truth. She is not afraid to put herself in dangerous situations and takes on the role of heroine.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Catherine tries to find out what is happening in Vegas but soon finds herself in peril. While delving into the situation, Catherine finds out that Alex is a paranormal being and he isn’t the only one. How is he connected to the mysterious deaths?
This is the first book in a new paranormal romance mystery series. Catherine is written as a very smart and empathetic individual that has a knack for knowing when people aren’t telling the truth. She is not afraid to put herself in dangerous situations and takes on the role of heroine.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 3, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency #1) by Heather Silvio is a treasure and a great start to the series. It is an exciting paranormal crime story that is different and enjoyable. This murder mystery is fast paced and a story that keeps the pages turning. I would have loved the story to be a bit longer but it did not take away from the fabulous writing and storyline. Heather has a knack for this type of writing and I love the humour infused within.
Catherine Rodham, is a shrewd talent agent who has just started a new branch in Las Vegas. A series of murder and events lead her to believe there is definitely much more to the residents than meets the eye. Including one dark and mysterious man who has capture her attention in more than one way.
There is twists and turns that kept me guessing to the end. I can’t wait to get stuck in to the other books in this gem of a series.
Catherine Rodham, is a shrewd talent agent who has just started a new branch in Las Vegas. A series of murder and events lead her to believe there is definitely much more to the residents than meets the eye. Including one dark and mysterious man who has capture her attention in more than one way.
There is twists and turns that kept me guessing to the end. I can’t wait to get stuck in to the other books in this gem of a series.
March 20, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action is the first of the Paranormal Talent Agency Series by Heather Silvio. This book is the first book I have read by Heather Silvio and I will be reading the other books from this author. Ms. Silvio has a light and easy style of writing. Her characters are fun and believable. I could see myself hanging out with Catherine talking about what is happening and how to solve the mystery. This story has all the making of an fun mystery, romance, secrets, and paranormal characters that keep you going the whole time. Catherine is the main character who moves to Las Vegas to begin a Talent Agency. Catherine has found herself with actresses that have been murdered.In comes Alex who comes in to help Catherine with the mysteries. Alex reveals a paranormal world in which Catherine was not aware of this world. Will Catherine find out what is happening? Will Alex save Catherine and the agency?
March 28, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio
4 Stars
This was a fun book to read. Not only is the entertainment business crazy but throw in some supernatural beings and things get out of hand. Catherine Rodham moves to Las Vegas to open the West Coast branch of the Peterson Talent Agency. Unbeknownst to her, the town is full of supernatural creatures. She also fits the profile of the victims of a serial killer that’s running around. Catherine has her hands full opening her business, dealing with bizarre characters and trying to stay alive.
I enjoyed the aspect of lesser known creatures being in the story. Not the usual vampire/werewolf, though I’m sure they will show up later. With some romance, intrigue and action, this becomes an entertaining read. The concept of a talent agency hiring supernatural beings is original and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
4 Stars
This was a fun book to read. Not only is the entertainment business crazy but throw in some supernatural beings and things get out of hand. Catherine Rodham moves to Las Vegas to open the West Coast branch of the Peterson Talent Agency. Unbeknownst to her, the town is full of supernatural creatures. She also fits the profile of the victims of a serial killer that’s running around. Catherine has her hands full opening her business, dealing with bizarre characters and trying to stay alive.
I enjoyed the aspect of lesser known creatures being in the story. Not the usual vampire/werewolf, though I’m sure they will show up later. With some romance, intrigue and action, this becomes an entertaining read. The concept of a talent agency hiring supernatural beings is original and I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
September 20, 2024
This was more fun than I thought. I am not a particularly big fan of the setting, with all the vip and stars. It’s a world that doesn’t fascinate me much.
I wasn’t expecting paranormal elements but I really like that aspect!
Alex, the love interest, was apparently super hot, but I couldn’t connect with him much or even imagine him. In the end he was okay, but I was hoping to see more.
And I thought until now that we would get more in the next instalment, but apparently these are standalones? I think the series is set in the same place with recurring characters but always focuses on a different protagonist. I will miss Catherine and Alex, but I’m curious to see how we will meet next.
I wasn’t expecting paranormal elements but I really like that aspect!
Alex, the love interest, was apparently super hot, but I couldn’t connect with him much or even imagine him. In the end he was okay, but I was hoping to see more.
And I thought until now that we would get more in the next instalment, but apparently these are standalones? I think the series is set in the same place with recurring characters but always focuses on a different protagonist. I will miss Catherine and Alex, but I’m curious to see how we will meet next.
March 23, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio
Four Stars
That spot light looks so bright and beautiful. Until you get under it and you see all the blemishes and cracks. That’s what I see whenever I hear someone saying they want to live the dream. As a child those lights are mesmerizing. Even the people that are helping you get to that dream are not what they seem. The author wanted you to see the good and the ugly in this story. I found the characters to be a little shallow and not real. I liked Catherine she seemed genuine and decent. She was a little silly in the story. The author did a great job giving you a taste but withholding the rest. I liked the authors approach to the action part of the book. No one person turned into the savior. Overall a nice read.
Four Stars
That spot light looks so bright and beautiful. Until you get under it and you see all the blemishes and cracks. That’s what I see whenever I hear someone saying they want to live the dream. As a child those lights are mesmerizing. Even the people that are helping you get to that dream are not what they seem. The author wanted you to see the good and the ugly in this story. I found the characters to be a little shallow and not real. I liked Catherine she seemed genuine and decent. She was a little silly in the story. The author did a great job giving you a taste but withholding the rest. I liked the authors approach to the action part of the book. No one person turned into the savior. Overall a nice read.
March 2, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency, #1) by Heather Silvio is a paranormal/fantasy romance with a flair of drama/mystery interwoven into the story. This story was entertaining with an amazing array of characters including Catherine Rodham, an empath and talent agent, and Alex Moore, a charmingly handsome actor. Set in Las Vegas, the story leads into any thing truly is possible in sin city and it may not be what you would expect. The paranormal aspect within the story added a fun and interesting dynamic - everyone wants something and it's determining what that is and at what cost. Definitely recommend any romance, mystery or paranormal lover should read this story/series. Looking forward to the next in the series.
March 18, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action ( Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) by Heather Silvio. This is a great, short Paranormal mystery. Its the story of Catherine Rodham who moves across the country to open the West Coast branch of Peterson Talent Agency in Las Vegas. Shortly after a client if found murdered and Catherine is stumped as to what to do. Alex Moore is a Las Vegas Actor with a secret that he wants Catherine and her agency to help with. They are immediately drawn to each other, the chemistry is on fire but Catherine knows she has to help Alex first. He's been accused of murder and they need to work together to solve these murders before Catherine losses her heart and Alex losses his freedom. This is a short fun read. I can't wait to read the next book.
February 11, 2024
This kicks off the Paranormal Talent Agency series with an intriguing blend of mystery, romance, and the supernatural.
Silvio combines a sweet, flirty romance with a compelling supernatural murder mystery, setting the stage for a series that promises more intriguing tales.
The chemistry between Catherine and Alex adds a delightful layer of tension and romance to the narrative.
This book is an excellent choice for fans of paranormal mysteries with romance.
Overall, “Lights, Camera, Action” is a captivating start to what promises to be an entertaining series, blending the perfect amount of suspense, paranormal elements, and romance.
It’s a solid read that leaves you awaiting the next instalment.
Silvio combines a sweet, flirty romance with a compelling supernatural murder mystery, setting the stage for a series that promises more intriguing tales.
The chemistry between Catherine and Alex adds a delightful layer of tension and romance to the narrative.
This book is an excellent choice for fans of paranormal mysteries with romance.
Overall, “Lights, Camera, Action” is a captivating start to what promises to be an entertaining series, blending the perfect amount of suspense, paranormal elements, and romance.
It’s a solid read that leaves you awaiting the next instalment.
October 13, 2018
Catherine Rodham works for a talent agency in NYC, but is asked to open up a branch in Las Vegas. The new set-up does great, but she meets a bunch of strange people and soon after her arrival a series of unexplainable deaths happen. All women are blond, blue-eyed and actresses in their 20s. Together with Alex, one of her clients, but also so much more..., she tries to find out who is behind the killings.
Fun and entertaining, the story is the beginning of a series, mixing cozy and paranormal. Catherine is human, but she is also an empath, which gives her an entry to the paranormal world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Fun and entertaining, the story is the beginning of a series, mixing cozy and paranormal. Catherine is human, but she is also an empath, which gives her an entry to the paranormal world.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 15, 2018
Our heroine moves to Las Vegas and discovers the paranormal world while investigating a series of murders.
This is a sweet little mystery with a talent agency as the background. The story is well written and pretty face paced, having a lot to accomplish in a short period of time. It is quite effective at establishing the main characters and setting for what looks to be an ongoing series. Which is fine because I really enjoyed the sense of humor and the fun characters in the story. I look forward to learning more about this supernatural world.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is a sweet little mystery with a talent agency as the background. The story is well written and pretty face paced, having a lot to accomplish in a short period of time. It is quite effective at establishing the main characters and setting for what looks to be an ongoing series. Which is fine because I really enjoyed the sense of humor and the fun characters in the story. I look forward to learning more about this supernatural world.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
March 2, 2019
5 Star
Lights,Camera, Action( Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) By Heather Silvio is the first Book in her Paranormal Talent Agency series and a book I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I truly enjoyed reading this book it was a fun read.theres a little bit of everything in this Book from romance, murder,danger,secrets,and some discoveries. This is set in Las Vegas and anything is possible although it may not be what you want. Catherine has just moved to Las Vegas to run a Talent Agency in which she was promoted to. When her biggest client is accused of murder what will happen next? This is a must read .I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
Lights,Camera, Action( Paranormal Talent Agency Book 1) By Heather Silvio is the first Book in her Paranormal Talent Agency series and a book I couldn’t put down once I started reading. I truly enjoyed reading this book it was a fun read.theres a little bit of everything in this Book from romance, murder,danger,secrets,and some discoveries. This is set in Las Vegas and anything is possible although it may not be what you want. Catherine has just moved to Las Vegas to run a Talent Agency in which she was promoted to. When her biggest client is accused of murder what will happen next? This is a must read .I can’t wait to read more from this Author.
March 12, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action by Heather Silvio is the first book in the Paranormal Talent Agency. Catherine Rodham is a talent agent sent to Las Vegas by her firm to set up an office. When she arrives there are a series of mysterious deaths of local actresses. With the assistance of her client Alex Moore can they figure out how the women are dying?
The book is a fun, quick read. The story is a mix of paranormal, romance, and mystery. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I look forward to seeing where this series goes and to learn more about some of the secondary characters involved in this book.
The book is a fun, quick read. The story is a mix of paranormal, romance, and mystery. I enjoyed the story and the characters. I look forward to seeing where this series goes and to learn more about some of the secondary characters involved in this book.
March 17, 2019
Lights, Camera, Action (Paranormal Talent Agency Episode One) by Heather Silvio
5-stars
Lights, Camera, Action is the first novel in this series. I found it easy to read and the storyline very exciting. This was a romantic mystery novel that I could not put down. Taking place in Las Vegas, main character Catherine opens a new talent agency branching from her former location in New York City. She has her own abilities and was a sweet, strong, and determined character. I loved her inner dialogue. I also loved Alex, the hunk and also one of her stars. He was an interesting character with his own secrets. I can't wait to read book two!
5-stars
Lights, Camera, Action is the first novel in this series. I found it easy to read and the storyline very exciting. This was a romantic mystery novel that I could not put down. Taking place in Las Vegas, main character Catherine opens a new talent agency branching from her former location in New York City. She has her own abilities and was a sweet, strong, and determined character. I loved her inner dialogue. I also loved Alex, the hunk and also one of her stars. He was an interesting character with his own secrets. I can't wait to read book two!
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