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Backstage Pass
Everyone’s favorite rock ‘n’ roll bad girl has gone too far this time. Raven—loved by her millions of fans—suffers many sleepless nights and haunted memories, and years of hard living are beginning to take their toll. When scandal finally breaks, Raven is forced to hire a public relations guru to refine her image.
Christina Villanova is looking for a new challenge at work, and with Raven she’s certainly found one. She decides to take on what many others have cleaning up Raven’s brand. Christina is undeniably drawn to Raven once she sees that Raven's bravado masks her underlying passion. For her part, Raven seems hell-bent on maintaining her rough-around-the-edges facade, severely testing Christina’s cool professionalism.
As Raven’s behavior escalates dangerously, Christina realizes she’s not just fighting for Raven’s popularity, she's fighting for Raven’s heart—and her future.
Christina Villanova is looking for a new challenge at work, and with Raven she’s certainly found one. She decides to take on what many others have cleaning up Raven’s brand. Christina is undeniably drawn to Raven once she sees that Raven's bravado masks her underlying passion. For her part, Raven seems hell-bent on maintaining her rough-around-the-edges facade, severely testing Christina’s cool professionalism.
As Raven’s behavior escalates dangerously, Christina realizes she’s not just fighting for Raven’s popularity, she's fighting for Raven’s heart—and her future.
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First published July 26, 2016
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Riley Scott
35 books18 followersIn addition to having published poetry and short stories, Riley Scott has worked as a grant and press writer and a marketing professional. She holds a degree in journalism. A chunk of life spent in the Bible Belt has given her a close-up look at the struggles facing the LGBT community in Small Town, America, and she strives to bring these to light through her writing. Although she recently moved to Florida, she is a proud New Mexican with a passion for her partner (who, if you'll note, is listed ahead of green chile), green chile, dogs, and lively literature. She lives in Pensacola with her partner and two beloved dogs.
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September 7, 2016
Weeeellll... yes, I liked this book, I suppose. But I found it nothing to write home about.
March 18, 2018
Backstage Pass
This was a little of the expected and a little of the unexpected for me, making it a good read that I devoured in one sitting!
This was a little of the expected and a little of the unexpected for me, making it a good read that I devoured in one sitting!
April 11, 2021
Really enjoyed this book though there was a major inconsistency that annoyed me and almost lost this book a star. It would have been good to have had an epilogue but hey, well worth a read!
December 22, 2016
4.5 stars
I feel like I shouldn’t care for either of these characters, and yet I do. I can’t help it. Chris knows better than to get involved with a client, even if she is a longtime fan, and it’s not like Raven is her first rodeo. She’s also sort of stringing along her best friend, not fully wanting to give up on the chance at a steady, comfortable love even if it can’t compare to the explosive attraction she has for Raven.
And Raven… if being selfish were a competitive sport, she would reign as world champion. Not only that, she’s also just generally a hot mess. But there’s something irresistible about seeing them come together, moving from a business relationship to a passionate, consuming one. I suspect that what we see on the page is just the beginning of the growth they will each have as they accompany the other into the next stages of their lives.
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I feel like I shouldn’t care for either of these characters, and yet I do. I can’t help it. Chris knows better than to get involved with a client, even if she is a longtime fan, and it’s not like Raven is her first rodeo. She’s also sort of stringing along her best friend, not fully wanting to give up on the chance at a steady, comfortable love even if it can’t compare to the explosive attraction she has for Raven.
And Raven… if being selfish were a competitive sport, she would reign as world champion. Not only that, she’s also just generally a hot mess. But there’s something irresistible about seeing them come together, moving from a business relationship to a passionate, consuming one. I suspect that what we see on the page is just the beginning of the growth they will each have as they accompany the other into the next stages of their lives.
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June 17, 2018
A gift from the author
July 7, 2017
So apparently it isn't romance-y novels I hate...it's the straight ones with the sexist plots. Make it lesbians with a good story, and I'm all about it. Thanks, Riley!
September 2, 2016
Raven, rock and roll bad girl with a heart of gold, has escaped a tough childhood by becoming somebody else. She doesn’t give a damn what people think, she knows she is standing up for girls just like her, and to hell with the consequences of her heart-breaking, hard drinking and drug taking lifestyle. Her manager despairs and bullies her into at least meeting a new PR consultant to try and improve her image.
Chris is the boss’s right hand woman at her agency, definitely in line for a partnership some day. She has never failed and doesn’t intend to now. Being a huge Raven fan and suffering from a nervous fangirl fluttering aren’t going to stop her being her usual down to earth and professional self. When she realises there’s an intelligent and sensitive woman under the bravado she finds herself even more intrigued by the enigmatic star.
The plot line of ‘Backstage Pass” it well done. The story arc might take a predictable line, but it is carefully drawn. The setting of a tour bus on the road gives Ms Scott a microcosm in which to create her world. She has managed to generate the tension, excitement - the adrenaline - of a rock star’s tour without ever having to spend a lot of time describing it.. it just is.
The characters are genuine and complex; they have strengths, weaknesses and flaws a-plenty. As the story unfolds we get to see more and more of the ‘real’ people behind the facade of the band, and realise their histories have literally made them what they have become. Riley Scott fills in detail on a wide range of characters as well as Raven and Chris, creating a good grounding for the plausibility of their interactions. Their behaviours are believable, and even when Chris breaks her own rules we can see how she has been swept up in the rush of life on the road.
This is a great read. Strong personalities, a solid and well-drawn setting and a plausible and well-constructed plot. I found myself getting involved in the emotional lives of the main players, wanting them to find a way to make it work, and what more can we demand from a romance than likeable characters, a strong story and hot sex.
Chris is the boss’s right hand woman at her agency, definitely in line for a partnership some day. She has never failed and doesn’t intend to now. Being a huge Raven fan and suffering from a nervous fangirl fluttering aren’t going to stop her being her usual down to earth and professional self. When she realises there’s an intelligent and sensitive woman under the bravado she finds herself even more intrigued by the enigmatic star.
The plot line of ‘Backstage Pass” it well done. The story arc might take a predictable line, but it is carefully drawn. The setting of a tour bus on the road gives Ms Scott a microcosm in which to create her world. She has managed to generate the tension, excitement - the adrenaline - of a rock star’s tour without ever having to spend a lot of time describing it.. it just is.
The characters are genuine and complex; they have strengths, weaknesses and flaws a-plenty. As the story unfolds we get to see more and more of the ‘real’ people behind the facade of the band, and realise their histories have literally made them what they have become. Riley Scott fills in detail on a wide range of characters as well as Raven and Chris, creating a good grounding for the plausibility of their interactions. Their behaviours are believable, and even when Chris breaks her own rules we can see how she has been swept up in the rush of life on the road.
This is a great read. Strong personalities, a solid and well-drawn setting and a plausible and well-constructed plot. I found myself getting involved in the emotional lives of the main players, wanting them to find a way to make it work, and what more can we demand from a romance than likeable characters, a strong story and hot sex.
April 1, 2021
Raven is a queen of rock and roll. She is also a bad girl and her manager hires a new public relations firm to improve her image. Chris Villanova is getting the chance of her PR career. She gets to have full access to Raven including traveling with her band on her US tour. Raven is a rocker stereotype with a crappy childhood and foster home history. She has also been over indulged in her life and lifestyle. Little by little Chris breaks down Raven's wall and they fall into a relationship. I actually enjoyed the story and appreciated it didn't shy away from the alcohol and drugs aspects. It also shows little things Chris did to get the good press that was needed. I expected a dramatic something to cause a break up. Chris and her clarity and understanding was surprising.
March 18, 2021
A sweet story with a twist of angst at the end there.
We know it's coming though. Inevitable.
Just the way I like it. Poor Chris... her eyes!
A nice tale of rock star love.
We know it's coming though. Inevitable.
Just the way I like it. Poor Chris... her eyes!
A nice tale of rock star love.
September 26, 2016
Excellent book.
I loved this book. What a great story. It's a story that's been told by many authors. The bad girl chick rock star with the bad reputation meets honest, clean living PR woman. Very well written.
I loved this book. What a great story. It's a story that's been told by many authors. The bad girl chick rock star with the bad reputation meets honest, clean living PR woman. Very well written.
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