Don't Look Down

Stunt coordinator Lucy Armstrong accepts a job directing the last four days of an action movie shoot in Savannah, Georgia. Upon arrival, she discovers the production is in chaos, with suspicious financial dealings, an inexperienced crew, and a leading man who can't perform stunts. Former CIA agent J.T. Wilder joins the set as a stunt double, but he has his own mission involving the film's mysterious funding sources. Lucy and J.T. must navigate their growing attraction while dealing with ex-spouses, a precocious five-year-old, and escalating dangers on set. The story combines action movie elements with romantic comedy, setting high-stakes stunts and criminal schemes against the backdrop of movie production logistics. Lucy's expertise in stunts and J.T.'s intelligence background create an entertaining clash of professional worlds. This novel explores themes of trust, control, and authenticity - both in filmmaking and relationships. The contrast between real danger and manufactured movie danger raises questions about what people choose to believe versus what they choose to ignore.

Readers describe Don't Look Down as a light romantic comedy with action elements. The reviews trend positive but not overwhelmingly so. Readers liked: - Fast-paced, humorous dialogue - Chemistry between main characters - Movie industry setting details - Balance of romance and action scenes - Secondary characters, especially the alligator Readers disliked: - Plot deemed unrealistic by many - Military/weapons terminology feels forced - Some found the romance predictable - Multiple reviewers note pacing issues in middle sections Ratings: Goodreads: 3.86/5 (15,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (200+ reviews) LibraryThing: 3.7/5 (300+ ratings) One frequent comment across platforms: "Not as strong as Crusie's solo works." Multiple readers noted the book reads like two different writing styles merged together, likely due to the co-authorship with Bob Mayer.

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🎬 Jennifer Crusie wrote Don't Look Down in collaboration with action-adventure author Bob Mayer, blending her romance expertise with his military background. 🎯 The novel's protagonist, Lucy Armstrong, is a director of dog food commercials who gets pulled into shooting a movie stunt scene - drawing from Crusie's own background in art and film studies. 💫 The book deliberately plays with movie-making tropes, featuring behind-the-scenes details about stunt coordination and film production that both authors researched extensively. 🔍 Don't Look Down marks a departure from Crusie's usual solo romantic comedies, incorporating elements of suspense and military action alongside the romance storyline. 🌟 The novel was part of a multi-book collaboration between Crusie and Mayer, leading to additional co-authored works including Agnes and the Hitman and Wild Ride.