Rock Star's Girl (A Hollywood Dating Story) [Kindle Edition]

J.F. Kristin (Author)

Book Description

Emily Watts just wants a weekend break from the workaholic hours she's taken on to keep her business -- a popular fashion-snark web site -- up and running. What she gets is overnight celebrity and a career-killing media scandal.

While taking time out to attend a concert in support of friend Jesse Cinder, a struggling musician, Emily meets Cory Sampson, the lead singer of a chart-topping rock band. When she agrees to a date with Cory, making entertainment headlines is the last thing she expects. Even so, it's a minor surprise by comparison to her discovery that in the music world, media notoriety trumps all. Tabloid allegations erupt when Cory and fame-hungry Jesse use Emily for personal gain, and her tarnished image spells disaster -- personally and professionally. To save the web site and writing career she's made her life and dream, Emily must go from being a pawn in the Hollywood headline game to becoming the media mastermind.

(Mature Young Adult / New Adult)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Again, this is one of the most realistically-portrayed romantic stories I've read...the confusion, hope, heartbreak, betrayal - the emotional content is spot-on... don't skip it. It's GOOD." -Tammara Webber, New York Times bestselling author of Easy (Goodreads review)

"I can't recommend this book enough. If you are a fan of the music scene or ever just wondered 'what if' about a rock star, this is going to grab your attention and hold it from page one through the end." -Just Jump

"The book made me laugh and cry and I just couldn't put it down until I finished it. Would I recommend this to a friend? Absolutely! I recommend what I love and I truly loved this. I would give it 5 of 5 stars." -My Life, My Randomness

"The dialogue is sharp and witty ... People who love celebrity gossip and the music scene will love Rock Star's Girl." -The Chick Lit Bee

"Loved the characters, loved the story, loved the conclusion. Just an all around lovefest for this book." -Books Etc.

"Definitely worth the read. Fun, tumultuous and shocking (oh yes! There's even an "it's not you, it's me" moment... or two). I was aghast!! Offended!! Flabbergasted. Heartbroken... and as a reader... excited to be all of those things!" -Maryse's Book Blog

"Rock Star's Girl is a compelling, entertaining and amusing read. If you're in the mood for some light-hearted romance with a smart and savvy edge, I encourage you to pick it up. But be forewarned -- it's difficult to put down." -Amazon review

About the Author

J.F. Kristin (aka Jennifer Farwell) has been writing since the day she picked up a navy blue Crayola as a toddler and began scribbling on her parents' freshly painted white walls. When not writing novels, she writes about both writing and ecommerce, and previously spent a number of years as a freelance promotional writer and web designer for musicians. In the early days of the Web, she ran the Society for Preventing Parents from Naming Their Children Jennifer (SPPNTCJ), a tongue-in-cheek web site that welcomed millions of visitors during its run, received coverage from print, broadcast, and online media, was included in an academic textbook, and was studied on a college course. Her own college studies included completing an honors Bachelor of Journalism degree and a Master of Arts degree in English. She recently finished writing her second novel (release date TBA).

Product Details

• File Size: 512 KB
• Print Length: 348 pages
• Publisher: Wally Hood Books & Publishing (July 23, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005ECMJ2G
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #114,874 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Chick-Lit for the smart chick August 29, 2011

By Allaner

Format:Kindle Edition

Novelist J.F. Kristin and I have been friends since elementary school, and attended both high school and university together. Our friendship may be the reason I picked up "Rock Star's Girl," but it's not the reason I kept reading.

I had long since given up reading Chick-Lit, finding myself frustrated by the sheer stupidity of the characters in many popular novels of this genre (the Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella comes immediately to mind). But Kristin's protagonist, Emily Watts, is no idiot. She's an educated, intelligent, and witty woman -- just like the author herself. Sure, Emily makes a few dumb moves in the game of love, but in the end her braininess takes the win.

"Rock Star's Girl" is a compelling, entertaining and amusing read. If you're in the mood for some light-hearted romance with a smart and savvy edge, I encourage you to pick it up. But be forewarned -- it's difficult to put down.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars fun read September 5, 2011

By Stephanie Dunn

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to read a story where the main character is 26 years old.

This book has that young adult feel, but is set around adult characters. They have jobs, responsabilities and their judgement is not clouded by their teenage hormones.

Emily Watts is a lovable character. She's a strong woman who has a head on her shoulder. I felt like she could've been one of my friend.

The love interest is everything you'd want but with a touch of reality, meaning that he is far from perfect. Something that is often missing in books. Aren't we tired of always reading about the perfect guy who says the perfect thing, who does the perfect thing, who looks perfect... Thank you J.F. Kristin for that touch of reality.

The ending surprised me, but I liked it. It's not what you'd usually expect and it was refreshing.

It's definitely worth a read. If only for it's entertainement value. Plus, if you're like me and you love storylines that involve Hollywood, celebrities, rock stars and actors you'll enjoy this book.

Best of all, it's only 0.99$ !!!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, relatable and surprising November 9, 2011

By LP Rocks

Format:Paperback

Fun, relatable and surprising. I don't read chick lit often, so to capture my interest in this genre I have to be pulled in right away. Finally, we have a female protagonist (Emily Watts) who isn't lost, ditzy or dying for a man. Emily Watts is who I want to meet when I read chick lit - she's smart, focused and sarcastically funny.

The pop culture references incorporated by the author make the reading fun, relevant and light. It's visually very descriptive. I felt like I was following along the way in LA street by street and venue by venue. There are some great plot twists that I didn't see coming and felt totally satisfied at the end of this read.

I highly recommend this book for those who like chick lit and those who read it on the fringe. It's like a little candy for the brain.

More About the Author

J.F. Kristin has been writing since the day she picked up a navy blue Crayola as a toddler and began scribbling on her parents' freshly painted white walls. When not writing novels, she writes about both writing and ecommerce, and previously spent a number of years as a freelance promotional writer and web designer for musicians. In the early days of the Web, she ran the Society for Preventing Parents from Naming Their Children Jennifer (SPPNTCJ), a tongue-in-cheek web site that welcomed millions of visitors during its run, received coverage from print, broadcast, and online media, was included in an academic textbook, and was studied on a college course. Her own college studies included completing an honors Bachelor of Journalism degree and a Master of Arts degree in English.