This series is a fun pop star romance series. The characters are great and some scenes or situations the h get themselves into in the name of love do make me laugh or smile. The company they work for is like a small family and previous characters do make an apperance in each other’s books but don’t steal the story line. They are good supporting characters. The dialogue is good along with the writing and holding my interest. The people are written realistic with strengths and weakness. The process of the romance developing is not too rushed or slow paced.
Author
rhondia
3 years ago
Every book in this series is a sweet clean romance. Lots of humor and vulnerability too. I can’t decide which is my favorite! Ruby is a loveable goof while Kiki and Monica are true divas with a heart beating under all that ambition. Monica is the hardest to like, but she eventually gets there.
Author
sheilalee
3 years ago
My review is based on Books 2 and 3.
HOW A STAR SHINES is a clean read, no sex scenes nor graphic language. But it is full of sweet romance and instant chemistry between Kiki and Josh. Kiki is a famous singer and is assigned a bodyguard (Josh) who happened to be a childhood schoolmate of hers in years past. The story is written well and the plot is strong. The author paints a picture with her words and the reader feels as though one is looking into the music world of a rock star. The characters are insecure and flawed, making them very relatable. The story features the good and the bad parts of fame, including those persons the star is surrounded by. The author also shares a comedic side through her characters’ vernacular, both in misuse of language and southern colloquialism. A book I could not put down.
SEE a STAR RISE
This is the third book in the Pop Stars series by Rachael Eliker and it is a very nice clean read. This novel features Monica Best as she works her way back into the public eye as a pop singer. There is a romantic triangle that comes into play between Monica, her manager Preston, and her publicist, Logan. This story had so much angst that I started chewing my nails. Monica appears to be the epitome of a young, insecure musician whose insecurity bleeds over into her personal life. Honestly, I had these feelings in high school! There were occasions I wanted to tell Monica to shut up, listen and observe the actions of men who supposedly care about you. All that aside, it is a sweet romantic read set in the midst of a crazed world known as musicians.
Author
bernie
3 years ago
How a Star Shines was so much fun to read. The last thing Kiki wanted was a bodyguard – especially not one she went to grade school with! Why is Josh the only man Kiki’s dog Cinnamon likes? These characters were just so interesting and well written. The ex-boyfriend also makes an appearance to keep the plot interesting. I was very sorry to get to the end. I highly recommend this sweet, clean romance.
See a Star Rise is the very entertaining tale of Monica Best who was a secondary character in previous books. This is just a fun series. I love these sometimes quirky characters. See a Star Rise can be read without reading the first two books, but having read them makes this book that much more enjoyable. Monica gets to shine. Once again Preston proves he is a jerk. Logan is such an improvement in the boyfriend department. The plot loosely follows Monica’s comeback. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in their crazy celebrity lives!
Author
swavelykid
3 years ago
If you’ve read “Shoot for the Stars” and loved it as much as I did then check out the first three “Pop Stars Romantic Comedy” books in this boxed set. Each story centers around a rising star and the unlikely man in her life, and is a stand alone romance. Characters do overlap in the books so to get to know them better, read in order. These are romances full of chemistry and fun set in the music industry.
Book 1: Aspiring singer/songwriter Ruby is a total klutz who literally falls into the arms of Collin, a rocket scientist who soon becomes her inspiration. As they navigate their relationship will their careers get in the way? Will Collin’s assistant be able to drive a wedge between them?
Book 2: Kiki is a pop star who has a career but no man in her life. Her new bodyguard, Josh was a former classman and all around hunk. He shows an interest in Kiki but she’s determined not to fall. With her ex stirring things up can she be successful and still take a chance on love?
Book 3: After almost hitting rock bottom and now getting a second chance at stardom Monica is riding high until her boyfriend is caught with another woman. Her new publicist, Logan agrees to be her fake boyfriend to make her ex jealous. Will she win him back? Or will the lines of her relationship with Logan get blurred making her rethink what she knows about love?
Author
hfamily5
3 years ago
I enjoy this series of books and wished the boxed set had been out sooner. This would make a great gift for anyone who loves romantic comedies. I love all the characters and always have a hard time putting down these books; I can’t wait to see what happens. If you love a romantic comedy these books are for you.
This series is a fun pop star romance series. The characters are great and some scenes or situations the h get themselves into in the name of love do make me laugh or smile. The company they work for is like a small family and previous characters do make an apperance in each other’s books but don’t steal the story line. They are good supporting characters. The dialogue is good along with the writing and holding my interest. The people are written realistic with strengths and weakness. The process of the romance developing is not too rushed or slow paced.
Every book in this series is a sweet clean romance. Lots of humor and vulnerability too. I can’t decide which is my favorite! Ruby is a loveable goof while Kiki and Monica are true divas with a heart beating under all that ambition. Monica is the hardest to like, but she eventually gets there.
My review is based on Books 2 and 3.
HOW A STAR SHINES is a clean read, no sex scenes nor graphic language. But it is full of sweet romance and instant chemistry between Kiki and Josh. Kiki is a famous singer and is assigned a bodyguard (Josh) who happened to be a childhood schoolmate of hers in years past. The story is written well and the plot is strong. The author paints a picture with her words and the reader feels as though one is looking into the music world of a rock star. The characters are insecure and flawed, making them very relatable. The story features the good and the bad parts of fame, including those persons the star is surrounded by. The author also shares a comedic side through her characters’ vernacular, both in misuse of language and southern colloquialism. A book I could not put down.
SEE a STAR RISE
This is the third book in the Pop Stars series by Rachael Eliker and it is a very nice clean read. This novel features Monica Best as she works her way back into the public eye as a pop singer. There is a romantic triangle that comes into play between Monica, her manager Preston, and her publicist, Logan. This story had so much angst that I started chewing my nails. Monica appears to be the epitome of a young, insecure musician whose insecurity bleeds over into her personal life. Honestly, I had these feelings in high school! There were occasions I wanted to tell Monica to shut up, listen and observe the actions of men who supposedly care about you. All that aside, it is a sweet romantic read set in the midst of a crazed world known as musicians.
How a Star Shines was so much fun to read. The last thing Kiki wanted was a bodyguard – especially not one she went to grade school with! Why is Josh the only man Kiki’s dog Cinnamon likes? These characters were just so interesting and well written. The ex-boyfriend also makes an appearance to keep the plot interesting. I was very sorry to get to the end. I highly recommend this sweet, clean romance.
See a Star Rise is the very entertaining tale of Monica Best who was a secondary character in previous books. This is just a fun series. I love these sometimes quirky characters. See a Star Rise can be read without reading the first two books, but having read them makes this book that much more enjoyable. Monica gets to shine. Once again Preston proves he is a jerk. Logan is such an improvement in the boyfriend department. The plot loosely follows Monica’s comeback. I thoroughly enjoyed my time in their crazy celebrity lives!
If you’ve read “Shoot for the Stars” and loved it as much as I did then check out the first three “Pop Stars Romantic Comedy” books in this boxed set. Each story centers around a rising star and the unlikely man in her life, and is a stand alone romance. Characters do overlap in the books so to get to know them better, read in order. These are romances full of chemistry and fun set in the music industry.
Book 1: Aspiring singer/songwriter Ruby is a total klutz who literally falls into the arms of Collin, a rocket scientist who soon becomes her inspiration. As they navigate their relationship will their careers get in the way? Will Collin’s assistant be able to drive a wedge between them?
Book 2: Kiki is a pop star who has a career but no man in her life. Her new bodyguard, Josh was a former classman and all around hunk. He shows an interest in Kiki but she’s determined not to fall. With her ex stirring things up can she be successful and still take a chance on love?
Book 3: After almost hitting rock bottom and now getting a second chance at stardom Monica is riding high until her boyfriend is caught with another woman. Her new publicist, Logan agrees to be her fake boyfriend to make her ex jealous. Will she win him back? Or will the lines of her relationship with Logan get blurred making her rethink what she knows about love?
I enjoy this series of books and wished the boxed set had been out sooner. This would make a great gift for anyone who loves romantic comedies. I love all the characters and always have a hard time putting down these books; I can’t wait to see what happens. If you love a romantic comedy these books are for you.