His Leading Man

✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ 4-STAR ✩ REVIEW ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩


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Upon first glance at the cover, I’d thought the model was at a beach, but looking closer, I think it’s meant to be a pool. City skyline in the background. The model is a cutie, enough to make me stop to read the synopsis. The synopsis promised to be fun.

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POV ~> Third person

Hollywood actor, Drew Beaumont, spied an unfinished script on his agent’s desk and knew it was something he wanted to be a part of.
Steve Sopol enjoyed working behind-the-scenes best but when a Hollywood heartthrob demands to star in his not-yet-finished movie as Scotty, he knew he had to find the right person to play opposite as Morgan… too bad the candidates were less-than-ideal.
A movie star diva who becomes personally-invested in a small-budget film and a screenwriter that reluctantly agreed to play a part.
Drew and Steve had a sweet, warm chemistry from the moment they met. In Hollywood, it’s hard to trust motive and true intentions, easier to be betrayed and used. While both know the ugliness of betrayal, they warily begin a sort-of friendship that continues to develop. Through set-backs and black tie events, they were there for one another.
This was a light, borderline fluff, entertaining little read with an enjoyable cast and fun story. The writing was smooth and easy. The conflicts were minimal and the easily resolved. Predictability was low. The conclusion was sweetly satisfying.
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Rating: [R] ~ Score: 4.375 ~ Stars: 4
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This book is a solid read. I love the celebrity/non-celebrity trope, and this kind of touched on it without it being too corny, and avoided the cliche by adding an interesting spin to the characters.

This book is written in the third person POV and you swap between Steve and Drew's perspectives.
Drew is a very lovable character. He's a go getter, he's not afraid to speak his mind and knows what he wants and what he doesn't want, which is honestly refreshing. He's bi-sexual and open about it, there are no closets so to speak in this book, all obstacles are outside circumstances.
Steve is more reserved, he values his privacy, and we learn more about him throughout the book with Drew slowly coaxing it out of him.

I really enjoyed that both characters were adults and actually acted like adults. There was no angsting or long periods of moping or longing caused by a misunderstanding or miscommunication. When things came up, they talked about it and dealt with it together. That was really a breath of fresh air.

If you're looking for a fun, light, lovely read I do recommend this book :)
Happy reading!

This is fun romantic comedy created during the filming of a comedy. These two talented men seem to find a way to make work and life so much fun.

I absolutely adored this book! There's just enough tension to keep things interesting, but there isn't a "big miss" or other super contrived boy-meet-boy/boy-looses-boy/boy-gets-boy-back element. When there are miscommunications or relationship issues the characters own their shit and address them like adults, which I appreciated.

The writing was well crafted, the characters lovable, and the book was a perfect escape from reality for a few hours.

Drew Beaumont is a famous actor in Hollywood, but he’s bored. He always plays the same roles, super villain, action hero or romantic lead. When he reads the script of an unknown writer, a gay buddy comedy, Drew knows this movie and the role of Scotty are for him, but he can’t find the right co-star, until he meets the writer, Steve Sopol.

Steve has wanted to be a writer since he was six years-old, and when his friend, Hillary (Drew’s agent) told him that Drew Beaumont, THE Drew Beaumont wants to play in his movie, Steve can’t believe it. While they search the co-star, Steve shows that he’s more than a writer. When Drew asks him to be his co-star, Steve sees the opportunity to make his movie right.

They didn’t expect to be as in tune on screen as in life.

I loved this book from the beginning; it was a super sweet romance.
Drew and Steve are good to each other. They don’t play games, they don’t cheat, they are just them, and they are good.
Drew is an actor and a diva (it’s him who said that, not me). He refuses to date in the industry, with all the sharks who want to be known and recognized, he doesn’t want to be used for his name. But Drew without, acknowledging it at first, wants a life-partner. He’s bi and out, he doesn’t live in a closet, but he’s solitary nonetheless. I like him a lot. He’s natural, simple (as simple as a diva can be) and funny.

Steve is shy, he values his privacy and wants to be known for his talent, not for his sex life. Dating Drew, implies for him that he’s going to have to give up on his privacy, but Steve isn’t as clueless about Hollywood’s way of life as Drew thinks. I adore Steve. I adore his simplicity and his sensitivity. He’s funny and very smart. He’s honest, what we see is what we have.
The book was very good, and the plot interesting. All the book is about Drew and Steve on set, and in life. On set as Scotty and Morgan, and in life as Drew and Steve. The author includes some scenes from the movie and excerpts of the script brilliantly in the book. It was like reading the story in the story. It was brilliant and gives a good breath in the story.

Like I said, I had a good time with them, no angst, no drama, no hesitation, just two men falling in love and trying to make it work.
If you want a sweet romance to read, go for this one.

It’s 5 OptimuMMs for the actor and his leading man!