Scene Stealer (noun): an actor who attracts attention when another is intended to be the center of attention.The glow of fame only casts shadows. The name Devyn Dane was once lit up amongst the stars. Everyone worshiped me. But now, I’m on the edge of darkness. No one warned me about the fall. My crash was lethal. These days I’m nothing more than a forgotten child-star with a tainted reputation. … reputation.
Redemption is what I need. When a chance is handed to me, I vow not to blow it—I can’t. This could launch me back to stardom. But nothing is given freely in Hollywood. Everything comes with a price. This time, mine is a bombshell waitress battling insecurities deep enough to rival even my own.
The resilient Larsen is a mystery I can’t wait to unravel. Her brokenness makes me feel not so alone. But together, we are a complete mess that should never work. I know it, Hollywood knows it, and someone is Hell-bent on making sure we don’t beat the odds.
I truly believed she was my ally. An added boost on my rise back to fame. But the shine of Hollywood masks many things. She broke my focus, pulling me away from the most important goal.
That’s the thing with a scene stealer – you never see them coming.
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Renee Harless has the ability to make me forget everything!
Devyn and Larsen were amazing and I highly recommend this book!
Five huge stars for this book!
“That butterfly I knew was cocooned beneath the surface is about to spread her wings and I’m going to be the one to show her how.”
Oh, this was such a sweet story!! The tall, dark and handsome celebrity meets the shy, small-town girl. Two polar opposite people, from totally different worlds, just find the perfect middle ground!!
I loved Larsen. Despite all she’s had to overcome, and how much she deals with every day, she’s so strong and true to herself, even while being a little insecure and vulnerable. The damaged princess waiting for her knight in shining armor – or, well, a 1974 Porsche 911. He’s the one that sees her – the woman behind the damage. Could she dare hope that he feels the same toward her, that she feels toward him? Could he be her happily ever after? But, not everyone thinks they should be together, and they’ll stop at nothing to make sure they never are.
Devyn Dane was one on top of the Hollywood world. Then, it all fell apart. His chance at celebrity redemption is at his door, but when his greedy family threaten to ruin him, he has to get away and clear his head. Landing in small-town Colorado with car trouble, ends up being the best thing that could have happened to him – all because it led him to her. Larsen. The woman so far apart from the women he’s used to, might just be the redemption he needed instead. But, someone is threatening their happiness, putting them both in the cross hairs. He can’t lose her. He won’t. And who ever is behind it will pay.
I loved this story so much. I loved that, despite his Hollywood life, Devyn seems right at home in this little town. And Larsen is so perfect for him, and he for her. Loving a celebrity is tough, but their love is tougher!! Great read! Definitely grab this one!!
The Scene Stealer by Renee Harless is a really great book. I read it in one sitting, losing some much-needed beauty sleep last night as I stayed up into the wee small hours to finish it as I had to know how it ended!!
I was pulled into the story about Larsen and Devyn from the very start, they are a well-written couple of characters and compliment each other perfectly. They, however, are far from perfect themselves and have plenty of baggage.
I loved how strong they both were for each other, and from that first meeting, their souls knew they were meant to be. Not everyone agreed, especially those in Devyn’sn life. It’s something he has to deal with, but will he make the right decisions??
This was an emotional roller coaster of a story and kept me clinging on until the end of the ride.
There are not two more different people than Devyn and Larsen, but as different as they are, they are very similar too. I liked how they could see beyond what everyone else sees in them and actually see who they really are, inside. For Devyn, that’s rare, people generally see the actor, the persona that has been made public even if some things he’d like to have kept more private. For Larsen, only a few have seen beyond the scars, even fewer know her history. Larsen keeps to herself mostly as a defense mechanism. All that changes when Devyn strolls into town. An undeniable connection between the two make for a refreshing story, but with anything, there are obstacles, some will make you laugh and some will break your heart. Will they be able to figure them out and overcome them? Grab your copy and find out.
This story will steal your heart and soul. Devyn and Larsen both have demons they need to fight but when their worlds come together would this be a good thing?
Larsen & Devyn’s story broke my heart in the best possible way. Seriously, this book was nothing that I expected it to be and everything that I needed to read . Hands down my favorite book from Renee Harless to date!
When we meet these two… Larsen is simply existing, surviving and putting everyone before herself. & Devyn is drowning..in addiction, self doubt and family drama. Two broken people from two very different worlds; who’s paths were never meant to cross but fate.. well fate made it happen. Puzzle pieces that just fit. Will their very different lives keep them apart? Can they overcome the hurdles that life throws their way and find their happily ever after? Read ‘The Scene Stealer’ and find out
As with all Renee Harless books, I really enjoyed this story. Devyn, the down and out actor trying to make a come back after a much publicized battle with drugs and alcohol, breaks down in a small town where he meets Larsen. Larsen is battling her own scars in her adopted town. They meet and a friendship develops into something more. Along with a budding romance there is a bit a stalking drama as well that leads to kidnapping and mayhem. As usual, Renee Harless kept my attention and interest with this book and I read it straight through. I look forward to reading more of her stories.
Renee Harlesss takes your heart in her hands, on a rollercoaster ride to end all rollercoaster rides, with all the emotional ups and downs that Devyn and Larsen have faced in their broken lives…what starts as friends, and evil people try to destroy, ends in love that brings them peace and joy!!
I am calling this one the heart stealer because it sure as heck stole mine! I lost some precious sleep last night because I simply could not put this book down! I think this may be my favorite Renee Harless book to date. The engaging story pulls you right in until you not only become a champion for Devyn and Larsen as a couple but as individuals as well. What a sweet, sexy, beautiful and emotional love story about two people who may seem very different from the start but their hearts and souls definitely recognized each other. Devyn and Larsen are perfect complements to each other and I just adore them! They each have their own pretty serious internal struggles but find that with each other they can truly be themselves and feel free. Unfortunately Devyn’s career doesn’t really allow him a private life and soon there are forces threatening his new relationship with Larsen. She is so amazing and strong and can clearly handle a lot, but can she endure the unthinkable? Will the forces prove to be too overwhelming? I enjoyed this book so much and felt completely satisfied albeit exhausted and a bit emotionally spent after I was done. The mark of a good book for sure!
A chance meeting between two souls who feel unworthy, can being together heal their scars both visible and not? Devyn, the recovering addict and has been child star meets Larsen, the closed off car accident victim. Together their story love shines, but can old scars ruin what can become a beautiful love? The author does a wonderful job letting us know their scars until they become one. It was a wonderful, emotional read that we all can relate to.
Devyn and Larsen meet in her adopted home town of Shady Pines in Colorado and hit it off very quickly. The movie star and the small town waitress is not really an apt description, because Larsen is so much more, but it will do. Life has sure thrown some curveballs for them both but I have to say I truly admire both character’s inner strength and determination. I like both the hero and heroine and throughout could hear myself wondering how everything was going to work out.
Tessa, Devyn’s cousin and manager, is the maestro that weaves her magic wand getting everything organised so well until even she has trouble. I won’t spoil things but she adds a nice touch to the story. The drama heats up as does the mystery and confusion and I honestly wasn’t sure just who was doing what! My suspicions being all over the place I have to congratulate the author on a job well done. When the action does become intense you find yourself on the edge of your seat waiting with anticipation to see how things will turn out. Great descriptions, especially with these scenes!
This book may have eclipsed my favorite Renee Harless book ever – and that takes some doing.
Devyn is the typical child actor grown up and gone astray. Problems with parents, drugs, alcohol – all of it. When he needs to get away he takes off driving and ends up on a little town in the middle of nowhere.
Larsen is fighting her own demons, but trying to move her life forward. Taking college classes as she can and helping her uncle through his own heartbreak.
They never expected to be what each other needed. It was supposed to be a fling.
This book is so much more than what it appears to be. Some will see a simple love story, but if you let it, it will resonate deep inside to that spot we all want to have filled with that one person that makes us complete.
Celebrity romance story, Devyn a sexy movie star wanted to get away, then he met Larsen and was drawn to her. Larsen is a shy girl without many friends, when he meets Devyn some things changed for her. This story is beautifully written, they both struggle and have things to overcome but the way the author unveiled the character’s one layer at a time until they became one. Great emotional journey.
Wow, this book broke me in the best way.
Everyone including myself have things we dont like about ourselves, feeling a little broken and unloved, renee gives these characters beautiful justice that sometime what we see as ugly other see as beauty.
I couldn’t put it down, I read it in one sitting, I never wanted it to end, there story was beautiful, there were moments my heart was in my mouth.
When 2 halves are broken, coming together makes them whole.
What happens when two people who are both broken for different reasons come together in an likely way? You end up with a connection that puts things into perspective. Devyn is at the end of a rope, drinking and other vices have kept him from achieving a goal. Larsen is just trying to make it in a world that at times has been very harsh. Can a simple date between a movie star and a waitress lead to an instant attraction? Can two broken people help each other? With an emotional journey and a heart warming storyline this was a great read.