Book Review of 'My Accidental Leading Man' by Leah Busboom

Hello Bookworms!

Valentine's Day will be here before we know it and what better way to gear up for the day of amore than with a new series! My first choice had to be the novella from one of my favorite authors. I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Clean Romance and let me know in the comments if you celebrate Valentine's Day and have any traditions. I only seem to celebrate by reading romances.💜

About the Book

Title: The Accidental Leading Man
Series: Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute
Author: Leah Busboom
Publisher: LBRB Consulting, LLC
Release Date: January 12, 2026
Genre: Clean Romance

She wrote the rom-com script but didn’t expect to star in it or fall for her leading man.

Margorie:
I’m thrilled when a studio options my Valentine’s rom-com script. But when the female star drops out and the filming schedule leaves no wiggle room, I’m forced to step into the leading lady role. Acting beside Grant Akerson is no hardship—he’s one of Hollywood’s silver fox leading men. Except the on-screen sparks between us don’t stay on screen. Am I just faking a romance for the cameras or falling for my leading man?

Grant:
The more I get to know Margorie, the harder I fall. Between our real-life awkward meet cute, a botched kissing scene, and this undeniable attraction, the line between acting and reality starts to blur. When did faking it become so real?

Should Margorie and Grant stick to the script or follow their heart?

My Accidental Leading Man is part of The Valentine's Midlife Meet Cute Series. Here's what you'll find:

Later-in-life Rom-com
Workplace Romance
Fake Dating
Small town
Kisses-only

Buy My Accidental Leading Man for a fun second chance at love!

PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Bookbub

My Review

I am a sucker for a good novella, and My Accidental Leading Man is everything that I love. Charming main characters, instant chemistry, and a dreamy meet-cute. I also love stories that are set on movie sets. To me, movie sets have always had this magical feel to them, so stories that are set on a movie lot instantly have this indescribable magic.

I breezed through this story so quickly, and honestly, it made me sad. I wanted more! Thank goodness there is a whole slew of novellas in the Valentine’s Midlife Meet Cute that I can go read next! This novella was perfection in every sense of the word. I enjoyed it so much!

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

Leah Busboom wanted to become an author since the day she learned how to read! She specializes in the Romance genre because she loves a good story with a happy ending. Her books are known for their heartwarming stories; intriguing characters and hilarious real life situations that will make you want to laugh out loud.

Leah currently lives in Colorado with her wonderful husband, her "Blue Bomber" bicycle and a hundred bunny rabbits that roam free in the neighborhood.

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