The House Guest

A Contemporary Romance

By: Penelope Ward

Narrated by: Savannah Peachwood, Teddy Hamilton

From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward comes a new, STANDALONE contemporary romance…narrated in DUET.

The last thing Dorian Vanderbilt expected was to find me painting in my crop top when he returned to the mansion he hadn’t inhabited in years.

He was understandably surprised I’d turned his living room into an art space.

Life is certainly full of surprises, though, but not always in a good way.

I learned that lesson when my aunt and the billionaire she married died unexpectedly while traveling.

I’d been living with them, and just like that, my life was turned on its axis.

Unsure of what was next, I stayed alone at the barren estate figuring out my next move.

That was when Dorian—the late billionaire’s only son—showed up.

I’d never met Dorian Vanderbilt. He’d been living on the other side of the country.

But now, he was home, left to pick up the pieces of his father’s legacy.

Not only was Dorian devastatingly handsome and mysterious, but he was the sole heir to the Vanderbilt fortune.

He didn’t seem to like me—at first. We were total opposites. But I was grateful that at least he didn’t kick me out.

We stayed out of each other’s way for the most part, save for some late-night kitchen run-ins or unexpected bonding sessions in the home theater.

Over time, though, we grew closer. Turned out, our chemistry was pretty combustible.

I was falling in love with him.

Until everything I thought I knew turned upside down yet again.

And fate left me pining for the one man I’d ever loved.

©2025 Penelope Ward (P)2025 Penelope Ward

Primrose & Dorian

Penelope is one of my go-to authors that whenever a new book comes out I instantly need to read or in this case listen! First off, I like the change in narrators. Most of her books have the same narrators and after a while it gets redundant listening to the same voices. Also love how it was done in duet style! I went into this book blind my oh my did Penelope deliver with her story! I was instantly immersed in the love story of Primrose and Dorian and all the other characters. I felt their chemistry, happiness and struggles right along with them. Loved how the story flowed and the plot twist was twisting and angst kept me wanting more! This has to be one of my top 5 books from Penelope Ward!! I absolutely loved The House Guest!

Only second to Drunk Dial.

I absolutely loved House Guest. Characters, narration, story…. Flawless. Thanks again Penelope for entertaining me so much!

How love endures when it's true and from the ❤️

The heart swells with love as passion burns, kisses ignite,
desires deepen with time.

Unique story!

Easy read/listen. I loved this story! So original and interesting. Didn’t want it to end!

I didn't want it to end

Great story. I really liked the readers. Romantic feel good story with a few twists and turns. Very enjoyable.