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Rock Star
He’s a rock star with stage fright. She’s a therapist with a dangerous secret…Sebastian Roe was shot onstage during a concert five years ago, sending him into a creative tailspin and leaving him with a deep fear of performing. But his love of music is too strong to keep him off a stage forever, despite the fact the police never caught the gunman. He just needs a little help getting back in front of an audience, and figures announcing a U.S. tour will force him back onstage. Unfortunately, it's bringing up his worst nightmare and puts his sold-out comeback tour in jeopardy.Mia Merrill was in the audience the night of Sebastian’s fateful concert. She loves his music and wants to help him overcome his PTSD and get him back onstage, but there’s another reason she’s determined to become his therapist.She’s the reason he was shot.Driven by guilt and a need to atone, Mia takes Sebastian on as a patient. Romantic sparks fly between the two during their therapy sessions, but no sooner do they start to make progress on Sebastian’s stage fright than the gunman announces he’s back to finish the job."Sexy, intense and emotional!" -- Cynthia Eden, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author“A backstage peek at the crazy, glamorous rock star world.” -- Brenda Hiatt, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author“… you will fall in love with Sebastian Roe from the first page.” -- Fierce RomanceLeigh Court's career as a television news journalist, entertainment reporter and TV producer led to a fateful meeting and happily-ever-after with her music industry husband. Since then, she's been backstage during more than a dozen rock tours.
321 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2020
About the author
Leigh Court
14 books16 followersAward-winning multi-published author Leigh Court lives in Southern California.
She’s been writing since age eleven, starting with wild adventure stories for her elementary school newsletter, growing up to be a television news journalist whose assignments took her on real life adventures.
After traveling the world and witnessing life’s struggles, Leigh now writes romantic fiction because she wants readers to be able to escape into a story guaranteed to have a happy ending!
She’s been writing since age eleven, starting with wild adventure stories for her elementary school newsletter, growing up to be a television news journalist whose assignments took her on real life adventures.
After traveling the world and witnessing life’s struggles, Leigh now writes romantic fiction because she wants readers to be able to escape into a story guaranteed to have a happy ending!
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August 18, 2025
Originally reviewed for Chick Lit Central (www.chicklitcentral.com)
Rock Star is such a fun read! The subject matter may be serious, but the connection between Sebastian (“Bash”) and Mia really helped to give some levity to the seriousness surrounding Bash’s attempted assassination. The “good girl” therapist and “bad boy” rock star was a really nice juxtaposition, and both characters need to learn to come out of their shell more, for different reasons. Bash is terrified that what happened five years ago could happen again, while Mia lives within particular rules and guidelines she’s set for herself, often using her profession as a means of protection from getting too close to Bash. What happened to Bash also had a huge effect on her too. Trust hasn’t been easy.
The PTSD angle was portrayed well. Mia attempts to give Bash tools to help him to find ways around his anxiety, and the experiences he has while he works through it felt real. There are no easy paths to healing. There were some obvious setbacks and fears while he finds his footing to get back out onto the stage, and while on that journey he dives deeper into who he really is as a person and more importantly, who matters most to him. He may not know Mia well, but she can see him for who he really is, stripping the rock star persona until the person who is left is the man Bash ultimately wants to be.
Of course, what kind of rock star story would this be without some steam between the primary characters? There was a lot of “will they, won’t they” build up, because Mia doesn’t want to cross lines with her client, and Bash doesn’t want the help of a “shrink.” But Bash had been Mia’s musician crush for years, and Mia wants the man behind the persona, so it is inevitable that there could be more to this than either of them could have ever bargained for.
I had some inkling on what would happen when the truth is revealed, and more importantly, the truth behind the shooting. It wasn’t until towards the end of the book that it really dawned on me that what I thought might be a possibility really is the answer, and I wondered how it would end and whether Bash would be safe. It was a crazy, fast-paced adventure and I was there for it! It was a definite five-star experience!
Rock Star is such a fun read! The subject matter may be serious, but the connection between Sebastian (“Bash”) and Mia really helped to give some levity to the seriousness surrounding Bash’s attempted assassination. The “good girl” therapist and “bad boy” rock star was a really nice juxtaposition, and both characters need to learn to come out of their shell more, for different reasons. Bash is terrified that what happened five years ago could happen again, while Mia lives within particular rules and guidelines she’s set for herself, often using her profession as a means of protection from getting too close to Bash. What happened to Bash also had a huge effect on her too. Trust hasn’t been easy.
The PTSD angle was portrayed well. Mia attempts to give Bash tools to help him to find ways around his anxiety, and the experiences he has while he works through it felt real. There are no easy paths to healing. There were some obvious setbacks and fears while he finds his footing to get back out onto the stage, and while on that journey he dives deeper into who he really is as a person and more importantly, who matters most to him. He may not know Mia well, but she can see him for who he really is, stripping the rock star persona until the person who is left is the man Bash ultimately wants to be.
Of course, what kind of rock star story would this be without some steam between the primary characters? There was a lot of “will they, won’t they” build up, because Mia doesn’t want to cross lines with her client, and Bash doesn’t want the help of a “shrink.” But Bash had been Mia’s musician crush for years, and Mia wants the man behind the persona, so it is inevitable that there could be more to this than either of them could have ever bargained for.
I had some inkling on what would happen when the truth is revealed, and more importantly, the truth behind the shooting. It wasn’t until towards the end of the book that it really dawned on me that what I thought might be a possibility really is the answer, and I wondered how it would end and whether Bash would be safe. It was a crazy, fast-paced adventure and I was there for it! It was a definite five-star experience!
July 7, 2025
Rock Star is a fast-paced forbidden romance that takes a realistic approach to what life can be like for someone famous. I thought the plot was original, and I really liked the concept. I mean, it’s not every day that you come across a rock star who’s been lost ever since he was shot and is struggling to find his way back to music. And what better way to help a struggling artist? Bring in a stunning therapist who brings him back to life in more ways than one…
I thought Mia and Bash were a great match. Both of them were plagued by their pasts. He’s damaged, and she’s the only one who can fix him. The chemistry between them just oozes off the pages. However, any type of relationship between them, while Bash was a patient, would only end in disaster, especially if the secret Mia is hiding comes to light.
Overall, I thought this was a realistic and entertaining read. This is one of those books that’s got something for everyone. I mean, you can’t go wrong with romance, steam, and a little mystery in between.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
I thought Mia and Bash were a great match. Both of them were plagued by their pasts. He’s damaged, and she’s the only one who can fix him. The chemistry between them just oozes off the pages. However, any type of relationship between them, while Bash was a patient, would only end in disaster, especially if the secret Mia is hiding comes to light.
Overall, I thought this was a realistic and entertaining read. This is one of those books that’s got something for everyone. I mean, you can’t go wrong with romance, steam, and a little mystery in between.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
June 18, 2025
A fast paced romantic read that takes readers into the world of a Rockstar and sometimes the dangers of being in the spotlight. I was surprised that there could be a realistic relationship between a Rockstar and a therapist but the author did well creating a story that kept my attention. I did think it was a little messed up that the person that would become Sebastion's therapist and tasked to help him overcome his trauma would be someone that secretly help contribute to it. Although this wasn't a typical romance read for myself, I did find it engaging and a good read.
December 27, 2020
Rocks and twists to the end!
Leigh keeps the heat going throughout the story, as we've come to expect from her ; however just when you think you know what's going to happen next , she introduces twists you never saw coming.
Is our favorite romance novelist becoming a mystery writer who knows how to keep things spicy?
I want to hear more about life on the road with Bash and Mia. And the others. Leigh gave us a peek behind the scenes of the music industry in action. It feels like there's so much more to their story.
Leigh keeps the heat going throughout the story, as we've come to expect from her ; however just when you think you know what's going to happen next , she introduces twists you never saw coming.
Is our favorite romance novelist becoming a mystery writer who knows how to keep things spicy?
I want to hear more about life on the road with Bash and Mia. And the others. Leigh gave us a peek behind the scenes of the music industry in action. It feels like there's so much more to their story.
January 30, 2021
Danger, sex, and rock and roll!
An exciting ride! A peak behind the scenes into the world of famous rock stars as a relationship develops that may result in an on stage murder. Didn't see the surprise twist coming! Sexy and exciting. Looking forward to book 2 in this series. Well done!!
An exciting ride! A peak behind the scenes into the world of famous rock stars as a relationship develops that may result in an on stage murder. Didn't see the surprise twist coming! Sexy and exciting. Looking forward to book 2 in this series. Well done!!
December 1, 2021
Um, well, liked it mostly
Bash could have been less of an ass towards the end. Plot good, but kinda expected. Characters a little over the top, so her being a therapist with the rock star at the end was unbelievable. It was truly all about him, from beginning to end. I don't intend to read any follow-up books, but I don't regret my time reading this book.
Bash could have been less of an ass towards the end. Plot good, but kinda expected. Characters a little over the top, so her being a therapist with the rock star at the end was unbelievable. It was truly all about him, from beginning to end. I don't intend to read any follow-up books, but I don't regret my time reading this book.
February 10, 2021
A sizzling suspenseful escape into the world of rock and role. You'll fall in love with Sebastian and Mia.
June 17, 2026
Quick, fun, satisfying.
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