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Book Description
Rockstar Starter Guide:
1. Get guitar. Get good.
2. Find that girl who drives you out of your damn mind.
3. Make sure that girl refuses to be with you so you’ll have endless material for songs.
4. Get tricked by your brother and her best friend into getting stuck with her in a remote cabin on a stormy night—with only one bed.
5. Decide if it’s better to keep playing your game or risk losing her forever.
Vera Kruger has dyed her hair every color of the rainbow and she’s turned two very important parts of me blue for as long as I’ve known her.
She’s so deep under my skin that she’s a part of me, just like the small town we grew up in. No matter where I go on tour, she’s the one I wish I could come home to. Even if it’s to argue with her about absolutely anything.
When I return to Beacon Harbor for the holidays, I’m not a screwup anymore. I could give her every single thing she won’t admit she needs. Vera thinks we’re too messed up to work together—we just need to get each other out of our systems.
The truth is she is my system.
Now the girl who’s always been hard on me is going to have a hard time getting rid of me.
And I will fight with her every infuriating step of the way until she figures out I’m never going to leave her.
About Kayley Loring and Connor Crais
Kayley Loring - Amazon Top 25 and USA Today bestselling author Kayley Loring spent many years as a screenwriter (under a different name) in Los Angeles before moving to the Pacific Northwest to live out her childhood dream of being a Disney heroine who talks and sings to woodland creatures. When not trying to keep animals alive, she’s writing steamy romantic comedy novels, obviously. She’s breathing cleaner air, writing dirtier words, and staring at her computer screen until her eyeballs dry out instead of prancing around Southern California in miniskirts and going to the hair salon. Still waiting for the woodland creatures to clean her house, though.
Read or listen to Kayley’s books when you want humor, heat, and heart. You’ll enjoy top-notch banter, strong heroines, lovable characters you’d want to know in real life and you’ll swoon over perfectly imperfect book boyfriends. All Kayley Loring books are steamy open door romance. Be sure to check out her next-level audiobooks!
Listen to Kayley talk to the wildly talented narrators who narrate her audiobooks and her wildly talented author friends on the Multiple Eargasms with Kayley Loring podcast!
Connor Crais - Connor Crais is an Audie Award-winning classically trained actor living in the Midwest with his wife and three young kids. He has been both a stage and television actor, and before plunging into the romance genre, he had been narrating commercials, audiobooks, and explainers for well over a decade from his home studio. From alphas to bosses to cocky sports stars (a particular favorite), he loves sparring with beautiful, sassy heroines (and their talented narrators) but also loves winning them over and reaching that happily ever after. He is excited to now be an Amazon Top 100 bestselling author.
My Thoughts
The Rockstar Returns by the dynamic author duo Kayley Loring and Connor Crais is a phenomenal, heart-wrenching addition to the Beacon Harbor series that officially ushered me into my rockstar romance era. This "it’s always been you" love story between Damien and Vera is a masterclass in chemistry, blending laugh-out-loud humor with a delicious slow burn that eventually erupts into sizzling heat. From the clever Princess Bride references to the play on song titles for each chapter, every detail feels intentional and immersive, making it impossible not to fall hard for this couple as they navigate their complicated history.
The story follows Damien, a broody but charismatic singer who has spent years using his unrequited longing for Vera Kruger as his primary musical inspiration. Despite his global success, Vera remains the one person he truly wants to come home to, even if they spend most of their time arguing. When a family emergency and a bit of meddling from their siblings traps them in a remote, snow-covered cabin with only one bed, the forced proximity finally forces them to confront the tension that has been simmering since childhood. Damien’s "Rockstar Starter Guide" mentality—finding the girl who drives him crazy and refusing to let her go—is both admirable and irresistible, especially as he works to tear down the guarded walls Vera has built around her heart.Vera is a brilliantly developed character; her sassiness and rainbow-dyed hair hide a relatable vulnerability and a skepticism about their potential as a couple. Watching Damien’s dreamy persistence gradually win her over is incredibly moving, leading to emotional scenes that hit right in the feels and might even draw a few tears. Their connection is palpable, fueled by witty banter and a steamy attraction that keeps you turning pages until they finally give in to temptation. The supporting cast, including the beloved Crabby with his cookies and his raccoon, adds a layer of small-town charm that makes the world of Beacon Harbor feel like a place you’d yearn to live in.
The audiobook experience is a genuine masterpiece, elevated by the stellar dual narration of Emma Wilder and Connor Crais. Emma fully embodies Vera’s complex mix of sass and vulnerability, while Connor nails Damien’s pining, dedicated nature—even delivering a charming song in Latin. Together, they perfectly capture the high-stakes tension and undeniable chemistry of the relationship. With its harmonious love declarations and a happily-ever-after that truly sings, The Rockstar Returns is a must-read for fans of forced proximity, fierce devotion, and soulful songwriting.
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