Review: I love it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2014
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.Star Struck is the 2nd book of Laurelin Paige's Lights, Camera series. The book is a stand-alone though so you can read this without reading the first book.Star Struck is a story about Heather, a Hollywood A-lister and Seth, a lowly 'carpenter' building production sets for stage and movies.It was instant attraction between Heather and Seth. But it was immediately followed by dislike after Heather wrongfully assumed Seth to be just a carpenter and decided he's way below her status. Seth, who's actually the production designer, was turned off by her diva attitude and hostilities were exchanged.Despite their differences, the attraction was never really lost so both Seth and Heather struggle to keep their feelings in check. Especially when they both realize that what you see outside isn't the same as what really is inside.This is the first book I read from Laurelin Paige and I truly enjoyed reading Star Struck. I would definitely read more from the Author.I love the characters! Heather, a diva in the public eye, is hiding a vulnerable and good hearted woman inside. She's using bitchiness as a defense mechanism to protect herself and to keep others from getting close to her. Seth, on the other hand, is strong, caring, and knows that Heather isn't just a diva and he's determined to peel all of Heather's different layers and see her true self. My favorite character though is Lexie, Heather's assistant. She's spunky, sassy, frank, and truly cares about Heather. She's not afraid to call on Heather's bitchiness especially when she knows she's making a mistake. She's willing to betray or defy Heather if she thinks it's for the better. I really love her witty lines coz they crack me up.Story-wise, I was surprised by its depth. Before I read this I was thinking it was just one hot story involving an actress and a hot prod crew. It was much more than that. It's a story of people who came from the lowest of the society and worked hard to make themselves better. It's a story of being true to yourselves and learning to accept your past so it won't haunt you in the future. And it's a story about true love that tells us that honesty is more important than protecting your relationship by lying to your loved one.Romance-wise, whew, I just love how they interact. I can actually feel the sizzling chemistry they have and their private moments are always like that, hot and steamy! But it's not all that. This is also a love story about tenderness, trust, and acceptance.I'm giving Star Struck 4 1/2 stars. I just love the story! I am recommending this to romance readers ages 18+ who doesn't mind some extra steamy stuff with a bit of spanking. *wink*