Guest Review: The Housewife and the Film Star

When international movie star Sven Larsson meets young widowed mom of three, Sylvia, the sexual chemistry between them is instant and explosive—and plastered all over the papers. Sven needs to repair his damaged reputation. The last thing he needs is another scandal, but the Dom in him can’t resist the challenge Sylvia represents.

Having survived an abusive marriage, Sylvia is not looking for another relationship, let alone a kinky one with a man of Sven’s reputation. Her submissive side can’t help but be drawn to him, especially once she gets to know the man behind the public image. She can’t help but fall in love with the private, broken Sven—even if he doesn’t do love.

With the paparazzi breathing down their necks at every turn, and past demons raising their ugly heads, will they ever be able to find happiness?

Be Warned: BDSM, anal sex, sex toys, spanking

Series:
Release Date: October 21st 2013
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Source: Provided by Author / Publisher via Manic Readers
Reviewer: Kenna
Rating:

Buy the book at:

Reviewer’s Thoughts

3.5 Cocktails

I really liked “The Housewife and the Film Star” from Doris O’Connor. In fact, I liked it more than I expected I would. The characters were great. Sylvia and Sven had a chemistry that just worked for me. There was lust, mistrust, more lust, and then a nicely paced love story.

Sven is a very famous movie star, and Sylvia is a mother to three children who loves her family more than anything. The meet up in a strange circumstance and are intrigued by each other. What happens after that is a well written story about two people who have experienced A LOT of pain in their lives, and how they can find happiness in each other’s arms.

This book is very sexy with some light BDSM. There is some impact play and some restraint, but it’s not overwhelming. I was somewhat…maybe disturbed is the word…by one particular scene, but I talked with some people, and after that, I felt better about it. I fell completely in love with Sven. He was sweet and caring with an edge. He was ornery, and he had a great sense of humor. Sylvia is a strong woman who overcame a terrible situation to build a life with her children.

I enjoyed “The Housewife and the Film Star”, and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a sexy love story that has some angst thrown in. It’s a quick read, but all in all, you’ll be satisfied by it.