Riley finds a watch and contacts the owner, only to learn he’s the lead singer and guitarist for a hugely popular band. Evan is only on the island of Getaway Bay for a friend’s wedding, but he’s intrigued by the gorgeous woman who returns his watch. Can they make a relationship work when they’re from two different worlds?Riley Randall has worked the front desk at Your Tidal Forever for eight … Forever for eight years. Eight years of smiling at new brides, being excited for her friends as they find Mr. Right, and working to ensure every wedding is spectacular.
And she wants her own Mr. Right and beautiful beach wedding.
When she finds a watch on an airplane, she manages to track down the owner—an Evan Garfield, lead singer for Georgia Panic, the #1 rock band in the country. Maybe even the world. Riley retreats, because Evan’s not a permanent resident of Getaway Bay, and there’s no way a superstar like him would be interested in a nobody like her.
Oh, but Evan is interested, and he manages to find Riley even after she flees the coffee shop where she met him to return the watch. As they start a romance on the island, Evan feels like he’s falling quickly.
But his agent needs him in LA. The band has some hard-nosed negotiating to do with their record label. New proposals are made for Evan to a solo artist. Will he be able to navigate the potholes of his career and keep Riley in his life? Or will she be forever destined to watch others find their happily-ever-after?
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A lovely rockstar romance. I enjoyed their times together and their lighthearted banter. It was a fun read.
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This book is pretty good well written hot steamy passionate loving caring I have read different books of hers there all awesome can’t wait see what coming next.
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Wow! What a great story, I could not put it down. Evan and Riley’s story was so fun to read a modern-day fairy tale.
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The Rockstar’s Bride is book 5 in the Brides and Beaches Romance by Elana Johnson.
Riley Randall finds a very expensive watch at the airport after coming home from her parents anniversary celebration and wishing she had a HEA like the rest of her siblings. She finally tracks down the owner of the watch she found Evan Garfield and they agreed to meet…little does she realize who he is…lead singer one of the most popular bands in the country, Georgia Panic!
What happens next is fun, flirty, and a sweet read!
Riley is returning home from her parent’s anniversary party, a little jealous of being the only family member not happily married. As she’s getting off the plane, she finds an expensive watch on the jetway. She makes contact with the owner and meets up with him to return it. When they meet, he’s handsome (obviously) and flirting with her. Shortly into the conversation she realizes she’s talking with the lead singer for one of the most popular bands in the country, who just happens to be in town for the last concert of their tour. Evan is immediately attracted to Riley and tracks her down after she realizes who she’s talking to and runs off in a panic. From there the question is whether Riley can see past the Rock Star to the ordinary man beneath.
What I liked: I think the characters are genuine. Evan is a bit amusing, as he constantly just says whatever he thinks. Their banter is fun to read, and they develop a good relationship as they get to know one another. I liked the resolution.
The book is easy to read and clean.
What’s not as good: I think Evan’s brothers are not as believable. One minute the one is overbearing and protective and then suddenly changes course. That seemed fast. In general, supporting characters could be a bit more believable. Riley is a bit too insecure, but it’s not a deal breaker for the book.
Overall: The book is an entertaining read, especially for a light romance. It’s fun and worth some time when you want to relax. Considering it’s essentially pulp romance fiction, it’s done well. I’m grateful that there’s a growing market for clean books too.
Another great book in a great series. These books just seem to keep getting better. I loved Riley and Evan’s story. I look forward to more of these books.
Who knew a watch could bring two people together and help them find their HEA.
Riley wants romance in her life and Evan wants someone to love him for himself, but he’s always on the road with his band. When Riley finds a watch and returns it to it’s owner, she finds it belongs to Evan the rock star, freaks out and leaves. When Evan tracks her down, will he convince Riley to go out with him? Will Riley realize she can have the romance she wants in life with Evan? A nice story line that was a joy to read.
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Love this book. Riley and Evan seem like just a sweet couple finding their way with each other. Riley is ready for life, or so she thinks. Evan just wants to be a guy with a girl, but life has other plans. Really enjoyed this book, it was a sweet read. Like how it all worked out and the story was very believable.
I really liked how Riley and Evan initially meet with the lost watch aspect. I also liked how they had to deal with all the issues that inevitably crop up with a long-distance relationship. This is a sweet and clean romance set in beautiful Hawai. Definitely worth reading!
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Can just an ordinary girl end up with a rockstar??? Riley never dreamed that just returning a watch she found getting off an air plane would lead to her soul mate, Evan. But when she realizes he is the lead singer for a famous rock band she doubts his sincerity. Evan just wants someone to realize he is just a guy that wants to be loved for himself, not his job. Don’t miss this new clean short-read from Elana Johnson set in Getaway Bay! I really enjoy these stories with “more mature” characters!
I love Getaway Bay. It might be my second favorite fictional place. Riley and Evan have more than a few obstacles to overcome before they can get their happily ever after. There were more than a few times that I wanted to shake Riley for letting her fears and what ifs dictate her life. Elana Johnson has put her magic touch on this story and it is so much fun. I really hope we get more books about the Georgia Pacific band members and Evan’s brothers.
Riley finds a watch on the airplane on the way home and upon returning it to the owner she finds it’s Evan Garfield, Rockstar. She freaks and leaves. Evan uses the clues she drops about herself before she realizes who he is and leaves to track her down to ask her out. This is a nice developed romantic relationship of ups and downs with a happily ever after. I highly recommend.
I was given an ARC and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This light, sweet read makes a perfect escape. Riley and Evan are an adorable and frustrating pairing. They’re both past the first blush of youth, so, while that makes them more likely to talk things through rather than jumping to conclusions, it also means they’re both a bit set in their ways. Relationships haven’t been a priority for Evan because he’s been burned before, but Riley just might be the answer to her prayers. Everyone around her is pairing off and moving forward with their lives, leaving Riley feeling lost and alone. The handsome man who owns the watch she found intrigues her in ways no one else has before. I loved watching this pair of opposites learn to navigate their differences to find common ground and overcome the baggage they’re both still carrying.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the author.
This was my first book by Elana Johnson and I highly recommend it. It’s a fast paced sweet love story that sparks fly form the first moment Evan and Riley meet. It’s a light read but does have some drama and suspense. But I loved the story and the characters, the chemistry between them seemed honest and authentic. It’s a fun romance and a must read for any fan and I can’t wait to read more form this author!!!
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What a perfect scenario for love at first sight.
Evan and Riley were meant to be.
From their first meeting at the coffee shop there were sparks.
The hurdles they had to overcome were their to strengthen their love and prove that it was real.
Elana Johnson gives us all the feels… but guarentees us our happily ever after.
Love her books. Great feel good book.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I like that these two are older than the average romance story couple. They, usually, approach things in a more mature manner. Even when one jumps to conclusions they talk themselves down before talking it over with the other instead of assuming the worse.
While most of the story was light and flirty, there were some serious moments including a brief scene with Riley’s brother that hit too close to home for me. But the story ends with a HEA.
This was a fun read. Evan was a rock star who had been in the business a long time. When he met Riley, he wanted a life with her, but it took awhile to make it happen. The fun of the story was everything that happened throughout their ups and downs. A very fun read.
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