Housewives (Novel Series)

***Housewives*** is a tenth installment of the *Hollywood Sisters* franchise. The series chronicles the lives of five Hollywood actresses, with past success, find themselves famous once again, thanks to a new hit primetime series on PopTV, *Housewives*.

## Synopsis

Five actresses; Alexis Miller, a former child star, Laurie Phillips, a soap actress achieving moderate success on the popular daytime soap, *High Glamour*. Amy Hoffman, an out-of-work actress, who wants to distance herself from her role from an 1990's teen sitcom, *Beverly Hills Teens*. Valerie Wood, an actress who has decided to quit acting after her 8th TV show was recently cancelled, and Melissa Perez, a Latina actress, looking for her big successful break in television, are given the biggest opportunity of a lifetime, that might resurrect their careers in Hollywood, juicy roles in an upcoming primetime series on PopTV. Little did they know, this juicy new series will do more than just resurrect their careers, it might turn them into household names and the most recognizable stars in the world.

## Main Characters

* Alexis Miller - A 40-year-old actress, who bursted on screen in the family sitcom Under One Roof, playing the precocious Piper Sanderson with a memorable catchphrase: "You're in Trouble!" After Under One Roof ended, Alexis found herself typecast in Hollywood. Although she did do guest spots on other TV shows, she had trouble convincing casting producers that she is no longer a child star. After a stint in rehab for drug abuse, she returned to Hollywood where an appearance on a cop show, caught the attention of the casting director of the new primetime series, *Housewives*. After landing the role of housewife, Jane Morgan, Alexis found herself famous once again, but her new renewed found fame is crazy.
* Laurie Philips - A 44-year-old actress, who was acting on a popular daytime soap, *High-End Glam* as Sadie Brooks. Her performance earned her two Soap Opera Magazine Awards for Best Newcomer and Best Dressed Soap Star, beating out fellow soap actress, Olivia Williams. After two years, she left the glamourous soap opera for other roles, until her agent suggested to her to read the pilot script for the new series, Housewives. After landing the role of housewife, Melissa Edwards, Laurie has transformed from daytime soap actress to primetime superstar, now she must deal with her newfound success in her professional and personal life.
* Amy Hoffman - A 42-year-old actress, who became famous for playing Lily Reid in the 1990's teen sitcom Beverly Hills Teens. Following the end of the series, Amy struggled to find work. She went to college at some point but returned to Hollywood for small roles She failed to land any new parts in any TV pilots. Then she auditioned for the role as Eve McLaren in the new series, Housewives. After the series became a hit, Amy found her career resurrected and she is famous once again.
* Valerie Wood - A 41-year-old actress, who has been acting since her twenties. After 10 years of acting in plays in New York, she moved to Hollywood to land hotter roles. However, every TV series she co-starred in always get the axe after one season. After her latest series was cancelled, Valerie decided to quit acting and leave Hollywood, until her agent told her to read the pilot for the new series, *Housewives*. She landed the role of frustrated housewife, Crystal Thomas. After the Housewives series became a hit, Valerie becomes an overnight sensation along with her co-stars.
* Melissa Perez - A 34-year-old actress and former dancer, who had landed small parts in TV, hoping for her big break. After roles in TV movies and guest spots, she is asked to read the role of Leticia "Leti" Menendez in the new series, Housewives. After its successful premiere to 23.7 million viewers, Melissa was now a famous face around the world. She had landed on cover after cover and is the most talked about star in the series.

## Other Characters

* Landon Michaels - The creator of *Housewives* and the show's executive producer. He was the one who wanted Alexis Miller for the role of Jane Morgan, despite objections from the execs of PopTV, who believe that Alexis is a washed-up child star, and she is past her prime. They also objected to Landon's recommendation of Amy Hoffman in the role of Eve McLaren.

## Episodes

* ***Famous Housewives*** - Five out-of-work actresses, desperate for a comeback, land roles in a new juicy primetime soap. The success of the new series puts the actresses on Hollywood's radar, and they must contend with their new lives as stars.
* ***The Real Housewives of Hollywood*** - As the TV series, Housewives becomes more success, Laurie deals with a storyline where her character's son has an affair with his babysitter. Melissa falls for the hunky actor who is cast as her character's boytoy. The five lead stars found themselves hounded by the paparazzi.
* ***TV's Hottest Housewives*** - To promote the Housewives series, the lead stars appear in Wake Up, L.A. Alexis and Melissa finds themselves on gossip magazine being pitted against one another called "Housewives Brawl" The stars land on the cover Poise magazine dubbed TV's Hottest Housewives.
* ***It's Not Easy Being TV's Housewives*** - Melissa's latest storyline earns her fan mail. Laurie must pull off a storyline where her character's middle daughter comes out as a lesbian. The show's casting director brings in trouble actress Alex Morgan to play the jealous wife of Melissa's character's boytoy. Alexis and Melissa see Alex drinking in between filming. Valerie is outraged by an upcoming storyline, which threatens her wholesome image as a housewife.
* ***The Housewives' Big Finale*** - The lead actresses of the series, Housewives work around the clock to pull off the show's first season finale. The series, Housewives is up for awards. All five leading stars are nominated as Best Actress in a Drama Series for the Primetime Television Awards and Melissa is up for Sexiest Female in a Drama Series.

### **Arc 2**

* And the Award for Sexiest Housewife Goes to... - Alexis, Laurie, Amy Valerie, and Melissa hit the red carpet for the Primetime Television Awards when their TV series, Housewives is nominated for Best New TV Drama. The five actresses receive more accolades from the Primetime Soap Awards as Melissa is nominated for Sexiest Female.