Dumbstruck by Dana LeCheminant: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

She’s sworn off love; he’s ready to make a move—who knew sparks could fly this fast?

June Harper is perfectly happy running her small-town hardware store and avoiding messy relationships. But when a Hollywood film crew descends on her quiet town, she catches the eye of Jonah James, the charming and confident lead actor. The last thing June needs is to become his latest distraction, especially when they couldn’t be more different.

Jonah’s all about making it big in Hollywood—until he meets June. Her sharp wit and fierce independence are like nothing he’s ever seen, and he just can’t resist pushing her buttons. What’s a little harmless flirting while he’s stuck in town?

But when sabotage strikes the film set and June becomes the target, protecting her becomes Jonah’s top priority. As the playful banter fades and the stakes rise, he realizes he’s willing to risk everything to keep her safe—and their feelings for each other are suddenly impossible to ignore.

Can they catch the culprit, or will their own stubborn hearts be the real obstacle?

Dumbstruck is a fun, quick read connected to the Starstruck Love Stories series and can be read as a standalone but overlaps the events of Lovestruck. Readers looking for a bit of mystery mixed with playful banter and lots of swoony tension will love this opposites attract, closed door celebrity romance.

The Author

Dana LeCheminant has been telling stories since she was old enough to know what stories were. After spending most of her childhood reading everything she could get her hands on, she eventually realized she could write her own books, and since then she always has plots brewing and characters clamoring to be next to have their stories told. A lover of all things outdoors, she finds inspiration while hiking the remote Utah backcountry and cruising down rivers. Until her endless imagination runs dry, she will always have another story to tell.

Book Review

Dumbstruck is a novella connected to the Starstruck Love Stories Series, with some overlap with Lovestruck, but could absolutely be enjoyed as a standalone as well. 

Having previously read (and loved) Lovestruck, I was definitely looking forward to seeing June and Jonah's story... and it absolutely did not disappoint. Their story is happening at the same timeline as Lovestruck, so again having read that one, it was really interesting to see some familiar events through a different perspective. (If you've read Dana's Love in Sun City series, you already know she does this brilliantly!) June and Jonah had such fantastic chemistry, and I loved how they looked out for one another throughout the story. There was a bit of a mystery with the sabotage on the movie set, which definitely made it even more entertaining too! As a novella, it's definitely a shorter read, but didn't in any way feel rushed or lacking... just another wonderful addition to a fantastic series perfect for readers who love a good celebrity romance. 

Dumbstruck is a closed-door romance with kisses only. 


You can grab the series here: https://amzn.to/42olXzF