How does an LA sophisticate like rock star Bryan Spencer woo a small-town African-American girl like Callie Lawson? Bryan has come to a small Alabama town to recover after the death of his best friend. The small town is suffocating him until he meets Callie, triggering a contest between LA sin and Southern Sunday school. Bryan and Callie must overcome racial issues, the treacherous nature of the entertainment industry and the clash between urban sophistication and rural values if they are going to stay together.
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I grew up in a small town north Alabama town and, except for brief stints in larger cities, lived in that area most of my life. Though now living in the buzzing metropolis of Atlanta, I'll always be an small town girl at heart! I've worked in both publishing and finance, but most of my career was spent in the social service field. My first book, Rock Star, was inspired by my lifelong obsession with rock music, which, at the time, made me something of an oddity amongst my friends. Music is far more universal these days, and continues to spark my creativity in new and imaginative ways.
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34 of 39 people found the following review helpful
By Reader Queen
Format:Paperback
This is the story of a good girl, an intelligent woman who was born and raised in a small southern town where everybody knows everybody. She's the owner of her own business and successful. She meets the quintessential bad boy rock star. The sparks begin to fly. The male character Bryan is one of the sexiest characters that I've ever read about. The heroine, Callie I didn't relate to very well. For a strong supposedly independent 29 year old woman, she had to get permission from her father to date this guy.
Still, this is a very good debut romance. The writing for this story is closer to a 5 and that is what saves it and makes it worth the read, but I gave it a four because of the strong racial currents in the story. The negative social commentary on the perceived trials of interracial dating detracted from the better story of the romance between Callie and Bryan. The heroine was supposed to be a strong savvy business woman but her character appeared at odds with herself because she was way too concerned with what other people thought. She came off as incapable of making an informed decision on her own (how such a person could survive and prosper in business becomes suspect). And too quick to deny her own happiness and that of the man she knows loves her all because of a few negative reactions by small minded ignorant individuals which included her father.
Both the heroine and her parents seemed to be more concerned about the color of Bryan's skin rather than the effect his famous lifestyle would have on their sheltered daughter. Bryan's life style was much more interesting and would have provided sufficient controversy as the central focus of the story instead of the racial conflict the author provides.
Still, this is a very good debut romance. The writing for this story is closer to a 5 and that is what saves it and makes it worth the read, but I gave it a four because of the strong racial currents in the story. The negative social commentary on the perceived trials of interracial dating detracted from the better story of the romance between Callie and Bryan. The heroine was supposed to be a strong savvy business woman but her character appeared at odds with herself because she was way too concerned with what other people thought. She came off as incapable of making an informed decision on her own (how such a person could survive and prosper in business becomes suspect). And too quick to deny her own happiness and that of the man she knows loves her all because of a few negative reactions by small minded ignorant individuals which included her father.
Both the heroine and her parents seemed to be more concerned about the color of Bryan's skin rather than the effect his famous lifestyle would have on their sheltered daughter. Bryan's life style was much more interesting and would have provided sufficient controversy as the central focus of the story instead of the racial conflict the author provides.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By R. White
Format:Paperback
Over the years I have read a few IR romances and, I have recently started reading them again. After discovering this book on Amazon and seeing the great reviews it has received, I set out right away to get a copy. When I finally found a copy, I couldn't wait to tear into to it but when I finally did, I felt let down in a major way. Bryan and Callie as a couple had so much potential and I truly loved the idea that Callie was a black woman and not half black like a lot of books portray their lead characters but by the end of chapter 4, you are left wondering why you should even turn the page. In a way, I would've much preferred Bryan and Tonya as a couple because she seemed to have more of a spark that might have played off better against Bryan than the lackluster Callie. Bryan on the other hand seemed to have far too many issues going on to even consider being in a romantic relationship. If you truly want a great IR rockstar romance then I suggest you read CRUSH which came out around the same time as this one. Again, I really wanted to like this one...
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Like to Read
Format:Paperback
I enjoyed reading this book, Callie and Bryan were likeable and the emotions were definitely up and down. Bryan was very clear that he wanted Callie from the moment he saw her and never made race an issue. Callie tried to deny that their relationship was anything more then friendship because she didn't want to deal with a relationship especially one that would bring too much attention to her.
Callie is from a small town in Alabama with a strong family bond and Bryan is a Rock Star based in LA without a typical family, which had Callie questioning his integrity and motives. Callie wasn't sure of how she would fit in Bryan's Rock Star World. She had concerns about how others would see their relationship and being the eldest child she wanted to set a good example for her younger sisters.
The couple's relationship was threatened when someone Bryan considered family betrayed him. Bryan and Callie had to figure out what they really wanted from each other and if she could live a life that would, at times, be public. Callie was the one most affected by the betrayal, so it was understandable that she had doubts about continuing her relationship with Bryan.
This book was a very good read, but I felt the story dragged a little at the beginning of the middle, which prevented me from giving it 5 stars. I am happy I continued reading because the story did pick-up. I also felt that Callie sometimes acted more like a 20 year old than a 29 year old because she, at times, came across as naive and overly concerned about pleasing others.
Callie is from a small town in Alabama with a strong family bond and Bryan is a Rock Star based in LA without a typical family, which had Callie questioning his integrity and motives. Callie wasn't sure of how she would fit in Bryan's Rock Star World. She had concerns about how others would see their relationship and being the eldest child she wanted to set a good example for her younger sisters.
The couple's relationship was threatened when someone Bryan considered family betrayed him. Bryan and Callie had to figure out what they really wanted from each other and if she could live a life that would, at times, be public. Callie was the one most affected by the betrayal, so it was understandable that she had doubts about continuing her relationship with Bryan.
This book was a very good read, but I felt the story dragged a little at the beginning of the middle, which prevented me from giving it 5 stars. I am happy I continued reading because the story did pick-up. I also felt that Callie sometimes acted more like a 20 year old than a 29 year old because she, at times, came across as naive and overly concerned about pleasing others.
19 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By Tap Shoes
Format:Paperback
Well I must have read a different book. Based upon the reviews here and in the Interracial-Multicultural Romance Readers website, I bought Rock Star and I don't understand all the praise for this book. Believe me I had high hopes for it, but it just didn't hit the mark for me. It's odd, because I liked Bryan and the depth of his feelings for Callie (which is why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1), but I just did not enjoy the entire ride because I kept being nagged by the question of what did he see in Callie? She had no depth, no spunk, no real sense of self. As characters, they weren't equal. I couldn't even bring myself to care about the so called romance that was supposed to be blossoming between them. It's far from the worst I've read, but in all-good conscience there's no way I could offer up the praises the way others have.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
So very frustrating
The "heroine," Callie, spent so much time questioning if Bryan's feelings for her were real and keeping him at arms length throughout so much of the book that I wanted him to give... Read more
Published 23 days ago by RTyson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Really!!
If I could have gotten my money back I would have in a quick flash and hurry didn't get it didn't like it one bit
Published 1 month ago by Gmoney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great..
Love this book,
I date a white guy ha,
And some how I relate with this story.
I wish my boyfriend was a rockstar but all and all great story.
I date a white guy ha,
And some how I relate with this story.
I wish my boyfriend was a rockstar but all and all great story.
Published 2 months ago by Lemonia justina Ashton
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
This was a great romantic story. The ups and downs of small town America, combined with racism and stardom was handled by Ms. Holcomb extremely well. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Selina Durio
5.0 out of 5 stars
It was good
I loved the main characters and how the author had the rock star attracted to the book owner. It showed her insecurities of herself and her relationship. Read more
Published 3 months ago by B. Moore
4.0 out of 5 stars
So sweet
One of the best interracial romances that I have read so far . It was true to life with the emotions and what not. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Save the drama for your mama
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read!!!!!!!!!
I really enjoyed reading this book. I thought the characters were well written,and the plot well thought out. Read more
Published 8 months ago by m.baxley
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good solid read
I finished reading this book last night and enjoyed it. I was pleased with the character development, writing style and editing. Read more
Published 9 months ago by DeAnn.Atlanta
4.0 out of 5 stars
The true star is Bryan
Bryan Spenser is white and Callie black.From the beginning Callie makes it known to Bryan that he is in Alabama now and not L.A. Read more
Published 12 months ago by The Book Blogger
2.0 out of 5 stars
It was ok
Honestly, Callie pissed me off for most of the book. I am not quite sure why Bryan fell in love with her or even why he remained that way. Read more
Published 15 months ago by readr73
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