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Bad Boys of Rock #3
How to Date a Rockstar
Get ready to toss your panties on stage — it’s gonna get wild!
Summer
After being burned one too many times, I’d sworn off men for good. And, it was working. My life was finally on an even keel.
As soon as I saw him, I knew he was Trouble. I was instantly attracted to him and that pissed me off, so I decided to take my frustrations out on the arrogant stranger with the sexy Scottish accent. We clashed like thunder and lightning, and I was fairly certain I was winning our verbal battle until…
Surprise! My mother showed up. From across the country. And assumed that the sexy Scotsman was my boyfriend. The fake boyfriend I’d invented to get her off my back.
Knox
Fake dating the feisty and breathtakingly gorgeous Summer was no hardship. I played along for the sake of her mother, spending a weekend at a luxurious spa with Summer and her parents. Though Summer was fiercely determined to keep her distance from me, I was even more determined to get her into my bed.
My plan was to seduce her, but it turned out all along, she was seducing me. Despite my no commitment vow, I fell hard for the sassy lass. But when she discovered that I wasn't who I said I was, everything fell apart.
Grab your backstage pass to meet the boys of Ghost Parker and get ready for an electrifying tale of passion, betrayal, and the healing power of love. Turn up the volume and prepare to be utterly consumed by this rockstar romance — a steamy and erotic tale of mistaken identity, fake dating, and enemies becoming lovers. Lose yourself in this glittering story of deception, desire, and the redemptive power of love amidst the chaos of stardom.
Summer
After being burned one too many times, I’d sworn off men for good. And, it was working. My life was finally on an even keel.
As soon as I saw him, I knew he was Trouble. I was instantly attracted to him and that pissed me off, so I decided to take my frustrations out on the arrogant stranger with the sexy Scottish accent. We clashed like thunder and lightning, and I was fairly certain I was winning our verbal battle until…
Surprise! My mother showed up. From across the country. And assumed that the sexy Scotsman was my boyfriend. The fake boyfriend I’d invented to get her off my back.
Knox
Fake dating the feisty and breathtakingly gorgeous Summer was no hardship. I played along for the sake of her mother, spending a weekend at a luxurious spa with Summer and her parents. Though Summer was fiercely determined to keep her distance from me, I was even more determined to get her into my bed.
My plan was to seduce her, but it turned out all along, she was seducing me. Despite my no commitment vow, I fell hard for the sassy lass. But when she discovered that I wasn't who I said I was, everything fell apart.
Grab your backstage pass to meet the boys of Ghost Parker and get ready for an electrifying tale of passion, betrayal, and the healing power of love. Turn up the volume and prepare to be utterly consumed by this rockstar romance — a steamy and erotic tale of mistaken identity, fake dating, and enemies becoming lovers. Lose yourself in this glittering story of deception, desire, and the redemptive power of love amidst the chaos of stardom.
357 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2023
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About the author
Arabella Quinn
40 books417 followersArabella Quinn gave up a demanding career to become a stay at home mom. Ten years later, she is the proud mom of three very smart and energetic kids. When she feared her mind was beginning to turn to mush, she took up writing fiction as a hobby. She writes what she loves to read best: erotic romance and erotica.
Arabella is a beach girl at heart. Her favorite place in the whole world is Maui, Hawaii. Since she hasn’t been able to get back there, you can often find her writing on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina.
Arabella is a beach girl at heart. Her favorite place in the whole world is Maui, Hawaii. Since she hasn’t been able to get back there, you can often find her writing on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks in North Carolina.
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March 20, 2025
This book really started off at least a 4 star. I loved the meet cute and how things played out afterwards. But about 65-70% into the book everything came to a screeching halt. The "conflict" was resolved and the last 3rd of the book was basically a bunch of fluff and smut that was not needed. Don't get me wrong, I love reading spicy books but every time these two made love in the last half of the book all they could talk about is how more "connected" they felt and how that time was so much more emotional than the time before and it really got old. I found myself skipping several pages at the end because of that. I feel like this book could have ended nicely when the conflict resolved but I guess the author had to have a page count to make so the last half was just filler.
Or instead of ending it once the initial conflict resolved the author could have started another concern Summer brought up all throughout the book which was how Knox would be while out being a rockstar or on tour. Instead of the filler/fluff at the end the focus could have been made on that and maybe created a little more conflict with something happening while he goes on tour or something. But literally Summer talks about her concerns of him going on tour and how often they are going to see each other and the next chapter it's 3 months into the tour on a break and they are on vacation. The rockstar elements in this book were few and that could have been a great time to show how life was on tour and how the couple handled it.
The epilogue was also kind of disappointing. It is 5 years later and there is no mention as to how the couple may have gotten engaged or when they got married but all of a sudden they have 2 kids in those five years. Prior to reading the epilogue I was upset we never got clarification about Knox's past but the epilogue did provide some clarification. But I was so disappointed about the whole end of the book that the wrapping up of his past really didn't have the impact it could have.
Or instead of ending it once the initial conflict resolved the author could have started another concern Summer brought up all throughout the book which was how Knox would be while out being a rockstar or on tour. Instead of the filler/fluff at the end the focus could have been made on that and maybe created a little more conflict with something happening while he goes on tour or something. But literally Summer talks about her concerns of him going on tour and how often they are going to see each other and the next chapter it's 3 months into the tour on a break and they are on vacation. The rockstar elements in this book were few and that could have been a great time to show how life was on tour and how the couple handled it.
The epilogue was also kind of disappointing. It is 5 years later and there is no mention as to how the couple may have gotten engaged or when they got married but all of a sudden they have 2 kids in those five years. Prior to reading the epilogue I was upset we never got clarification about Knox's past but the epilogue did provide some clarification. But I was so disappointed about the whole end of the book that the wrapping up of his past really didn't have the impact it could have.
October 21, 2023
Scottie McHottie!
Oof. I can just picture Knox’s hot Scottish accent. Add in all those naughty, dirty ways that he can worship a woman & I.am.SOLD!
This book was pretty funny & as such, kind of ridiculous (duh) but still really cute & highly entertaining. Summer drove me crazy a lot of the time, but I liked her character too, and her parents (while a bit much…) were really cool.
I really appreciated that this book wasn’t quite as melodramatic as the others were as far as an extended, unnecessary breakup period or whatever went. I also absolutely loved the scene that was painted in the epilogue & would like to book my trip immediately to wherever it (allegedly) took place in Scotland.
Oof. I can just picture Knox’s hot Scottish accent. Add in all those naughty, dirty ways that he can worship a woman & I.am.SOLD!
This book was pretty funny & as such, kind of ridiculous (duh) but still really cute & highly entertaining. Summer drove me crazy a lot of the time, but I liked her character too, and her parents (while a bit much…) were really cool.
I really appreciated that this book wasn’t quite as melodramatic as the others were as far as an extended, unnecessary breakup period or whatever went. I also absolutely loved the scene that was painted in the epilogue & would like to book my trip immediately to wherever it (allegedly) took place in Scotland.
June 2, 2024
I liked this one much more than the last book. That bring said, the climax at the end left much time be desired. It was... anticlimactic. He freaks out, but he didn't blow everything up, so he just went home afterward. No harm, no foul.
I do agree with another review that the ending felt super rushed. They had a party, then suddenly it is vacation after the tour. Then it is 5 years later. It was a bit jarring.
There was one issue I saw, where it refe6to Kaylie as the drummer's brother, rather than him being hers. There was one other issue, but I don't recall it now.
I can't wait to read the next book. I am so interested in getting into Ghost's head and learning more about him.
I do agree with another review that the ending felt super rushed. They had a party, then suddenly it is vacation after the tour. Then it is 5 years later. It was a bit jarring.
There was one issue I saw, where it refe6to Kaylie as the drummer's brother, rather than him being hers. There was one other issue, but I don't recall it now.
I can't wait to read the next book. I am so interested in getting into Ghost's head and learning more about him.
July 18, 2024
Loved it!
Another great story in this series! The way Knox and Summer first get together is hilarious! I actually think my favorite part is Chapter 26, Ryders wedding. It was so sweet how all the guys were reminiscing about how they first started together and how there lives were changing but that they would always have each other. I'm really looking forward to Ghosts story. He is such an intriguing a hot and intense character with a good heart
Another great story in this series! The way Knox and Summer first get together is hilarious! I actually think my favorite part is Chapter 26, Ryders wedding. It was so sweet how all the guys were reminiscing about how they first started together and how there lives were changing but that they would always have each other. I'm really looking forward to Ghosts story. He is such an intriguing a hot and intense character with a good heart
February 7, 2025
Hot Series
Loved Knox and Summers story. Both had bad love experiences and met unexpectedly and got together faking boyfriend/girlfriend to help Summer's lie roger parents. There were some funny parts in beginning of book with their banter and it was pleasant to see Knox and Summer fall in love. All the other characters in this book were great. Looking forward to reading next book in this series.
Loved Knox and Summers story. Both had bad love experiences and met unexpectedly and got together faking boyfriend/girlfriend to help Summer's lie roger parents. There were some funny parts in beginning of book with their banter and it was pleasant to see Knox and Summer fall in love. All the other characters in this book were great. Looking forward to reading next book in this series.
October 28, 2023
Doormat Indeed
He lies to her for most of the bookbut handily enough her own loved ones gaslight her.
Wow hes so narcissistic and controlling.
Everything he does for her, "for" her its with a reflection of how romantic is makes him look.
Doormat indeed.
Imagine smiling through being infantilised like that.
Such a Patriarchial Parable
He lies to her for most of the bookbut handily enough her own loved ones gaslight her.
Wow hes so narcissistic and controlling.
Everything he does for her, "for" her its with a reflection of how romantic is makes him look.
Doormat indeed.
Imagine smiling through being infantilised like that.
Such a Patriarchial Parable
January 25, 2024
Yes! to the Ghost Parker boys!
I love this band. The members of Ghost Parker are solid. Brothers. Ride or die.
This time they help Knox, when he falls foul of the lovely Summer.
Their story is really special and it includes some great characters; Summer’s parents are stand up people, as is bff Celia.
Great third book in this enjoyable series.
I love this band. The members of Ghost Parker are solid. Brothers. Ride or die.
This time they help Knox, when he falls foul of the lovely Summer.
Their story is really special and it includes some great characters; Summer’s parents are stand up people, as is bff Celia.
Great third book in this enjoyable series.
January 5, 2025
Great Book
You never know when you might find love? It might be in a coffee shop after running out on a one nightstand. Or when you make up a fake boyfriend for your mom so she doesn’t worry about you. When that fake boyfriend becomes real and meets your mom only minutes after meeting you. Come find out how their fake relationship develops over time. It’s a fun ride!
You never know when you might find love? It might be in a coffee shop after running out on a one nightstand. Or when you make up a fake boyfriend for your mom so she doesn’t worry about you. When that fake boyfriend becomes real and meets your mom only minutes after meeting you. Come find out how their fake relationship develops over time. It’s a fun ride!
August 23, 2023
Insta Lust!
The last 15% were rushed.
The "drama" was a bit stupid but since it was easily resolved (the h didn't even not notice)
Haven't read the previous books but all female characters were super positive and friendly.
No OW/OM after they meet!
The last 15% were rushed.
The "drama" was a bit stupid but since it was easily resolved (the h didn't even not notice)
Haven't read the previous books but all female characters were super positive and friendly.
No OW/OM after they meet!
October 7, 2023
wow
Wow, just wow! I really enjoyed Knox and Summers story. Summer was so skittish after having had such bad luck with men. Knox had been burned as well. Together, they helped heal each other and were able to let their love shine through. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Wow, just wow! I really enjoyed Knox and Summers story. Summer was so skittish after having had such bad luck with men. Knox had been burned as well. Together, they helped heal each other and were able to let their love shine through. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
January 26, 2024
Knox and Summer
There is a major difference between sass and just plain rudeness. For most of the book Summer was rude, judgemental and bitchy. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because of Knox and Summers parents, they were sweet. Knox definitely drew the short straw with her.
There is a major difference between sass and just plain rudeness. For most of the book Summer was rude, judgemental and bitchy. The only reason I gave it 3 stars is because of Knox and Summers parents, they were sweet. Knox definitely drew the short straw with her.
August 19, 2023
I liked how natural the meeting felt at the coffee shop. Pretty nice rockstar.
August 23, 2023
Let Down.
I really liked this story but I felt it was rushed at the end and generic. The two previous books were better. However I will be reading the rest of the books!
I really liked this story but I felt it was rushed at the end and generic. The two previous books were better. However I will be reading the rest of the books!
October 21, 2023
Absolutely Amazing x
These books are absolutely amazing. I absolutely love the characters and the stories to each, what a fantastic author x
These books are absolutely amazing. I absolutely love the characters and the stories to each, what a fantastic author x
January 2, 2024
awww.
I loved it. These two were made for each other. Even though they started out fake dating you knew they were perfect. They made each other better. I loved it.
I loved it. These two were made for each other. Even though they started out fake dating you knew they were perfect. They made each other better. I loved it.
March 25, 2024
I DO Love these Bad Boys Rock Book Series!!!💕
I do love Rock Romance Series Books - I Just finished ✅ #3. Boy! Once I
Started it was hard to put Down! It was that Good!!
I do love Rock Romance Series Books - I Just finished ✅ #3. Boy! Once I
Started it was hard to put Down! It was that Good!!
July 5, 2024
Not my favourite
Storyline just didn’t grip me like the last two books. The spice was muted and Summer dull compared to all the other interesting characters in this series.
Storyline just didn’t grip me like the last two books. The spice was muted and Summer dull compared to all the other interesting characters in this series.
December 6, 2024
Good
This was a good story, well written, and good chemistry between Knox and Summer. Really enjoy this series and going to read the fourth book. Recommended
This was a good story, well written, and good chemistry between Knox and Summer. Really enjoy this series and going to read the fourth book. Recommended
December 19, 2024
I loved how this started out but somewhere along the lines I failed to do it for me. I do have to say I’m glad the ending wrapped up part of the storyline.
April 11, 2025
not the same
Good book could have been better. The first 2 of the series was better this one felt like a rush write and could have been more
Good book could have been better. The first 2 of the series was better this one felt like a rush write and could have been more
August 6, 2025
Great
Another great book by a talented author. It was humorous and spicy with not too much angst. It was an enjoyable read.
Another great book by a talented author. It was humorous and spicy with not too much angst. It was an enjoyable read.
September 22, 2025
cute
It was a cute book, but it was a little boring. I loved how she incorporated some Scottish phrases and speech patterns.
It was a cute book, but it was a little boring. I loved how she incorporated some Scottish phrases and speech patterns.
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