My Grumpy Rock Star BFF

Rock My Heart Billionaire #5

by Elizabeth Grey

I have a secret. I'm in love with my best friend.

Notorious playboy and rock and roll god: Adam Rivers.

I’ve been his best friend since first grade.

He’s so off-limits that just thinking about touching him feels like a mortal sin. But from the moment our lips touched, I couldn't help wanting more.

His chiseled jaw, green eyes, and grumpy attitude make my heart rush.

I know it’s reckless to play with fire.

But for this unspeakably delicious forbidden love, I might be willing to get burned.

My Grumpy Rock Star BFF is a standalone, HEA romance between a bubbly drug rehab counselor and her grumpy, bad boy rockstar BFF.

Genres: Friends To Lovers, Contemporary

177 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 11, 2022

About the author

Hi, I’m Elizabeth—a contemporary romance author devoted to crafting swoon-worthy stories filled with heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters.

My heroines are bold, passionate, and unafraid to stand their ground. The men who fall for them? Irresistibly alpha, fiercely loyal, and ready to fight for love. I write to offer an escape from the everyday, where love is always worth the risk and the ending is worth the journey.

Whether you're here for the slow burn, the emotional rollercoaster, or the sparks that leap off the page, I write with one goal in mind: to remind you that love—messy, magical, and real—is always worth believing in.

If you believe in the power of connection and the beauty of a second chance, you’re in the right place. Let’s fall in love, one story at a time.

Reviews

[Rebmay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I must admit that when I started reading this book I really didn’t think much of Adam. He seemed to be a poor choice for any woman, but especially Hannah, his sweet big-hearted best friend. The term man-whore certainly fits him well. One night stands are common place, his rockstar fame and wealth taken for granted, much like his friendship with Hannah. She is counsellor at an addiction centre, a role she trained for after the death of her sister due to a drug overdose. Hannah and Adam have been best friends since childhood and their friendship has survived through the years. Hannah had once hoped for something more and had been heartbroken by his leaving her behind, but she forced herself to get over it so as not to lose her best friend. She has witnessed his drunken state, his wild antics and ways, and watched a long line of women come in and out of his life. She has also seen seen him as no one else has….vulnerable, nervous and emotional. After a series of screwups and mishaps that seem to have everyone fed up with dealing with him, especially Hannah, Adam has an epiphany and decides to change his ways. He makes a concerted effort to be better, stops drinking, stops the one night stands and more importantly, actually apologizes his family, friends and Hannah for his past behaviour. Then I really started to see that he could be redeemable, that he had some hero worthy traits. Hannah and Adam’s relationship begins to transform too, becoming even more intimate, but can it survive when old fears and insecurities send Adam in full retreat? He has left her behind before, but will she let him come back again or tell him to keep his distance?

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[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Cherise Traum · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic read that not only has a great love story between Hannah and Adam but all fun in between. Hannah is a counselor which lets you see into a whole new world of addiction, survival, and all the emotions that are carried with dealing with such situations. It also appears that while Adam is a hot and successful Rockstar and everyone in his life has dismissed or tolerated his behavior it doesn’t me he doesn’t also have a problem. So while Hannah doesn’t suffer from having such issues of addiction, she is dependent on them. She is attached to them feeling as her cases are her personal responsibility. This creates the impossibility for her to allow herself to have time for her. So, the big question becomes will her and Adam find ways to overcome their personal demons? Will they be able to work on themselves enough to be able to find each other and then find love? To see the love that they once saw in each other when they were younger but chose to deny it. I absolutely loved this book for so many reasons and feel that you will too. Once you start reading you will not be able to put it down. Enjoy!

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[Teresa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

My Grumpy Rockstar BFF (Rock My Heart Billionaire Series #6) by Virginia Grey is another incredible read about a playboy rock star and his BFF. Both Adam and Hannah have unrequited love for each other, which both keep close without revealing their feelings. When Adam left Hannah in college alone to pursue his music career, Hannah was heartbroken. Despite Adam leaving Hannah, they each kept in touch, and their friendship managed to survive even 12 years later. Hannah became an empathic drug rehab counselor, while Adam became a callous playboy Rockstar. As the story unfolds, Adam begins to see himself as others see him, which is not a pretty picture and possibly losing Hannah. Lines become crossed with a lack of full disclosure in communications which causes problems galore with buckets of tears shed before the end with a beautiful HEA that awaits Hannah and Hannah. I highly recommend Virginia Grey’s My Grumpy Rockstar BFF as all her books are delightful to read!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Both Hannah and Adam are running. Adam is running from his family, their expectations, from his feelings for Hannah and from his fear of change. Hannah is running too - from the pain of her past, her fear of not doing enough and also her fear of change and loss. She’s so afraid of losing her friendship with Adam that she mires herself in a life where she gives all her emotion to her work so she doesn’t have to look at how empty her personal life is. Adam is much the same - living the rock and roll life of empty one-night stands so he doesn’t have to face his fear of asking for more and losing what little interaction he gets from Hannah. I got impatient with both of them for waiting so long and wasting so much time to truly grow up.

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[Ramona · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a friend to lover story that was enjoyable to read and review. I liked both characters- Adam the rock star and Hannah the drug rehab counselor. In this story they were best friends since first grade who grew up and went to college were life started to split them up. Adam wanted to pursue his music and Hannah stayed to pursue her degree. Adam career spiraled to fame, money, parties and women and Hannah got a job as a drug rehab counselor. During this time apart they still kept in touch as friends but each wonder if it could be more. Then they kiss. Do they take the plunge afterward? This romantic story was engaging, the characters both had a fear of being rejected from childhood drama, so they had a tendency to evade, the romance was steamy in this ARC that I volunteer to read and review via Booksprout.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Adam and Hannah’s story. These two have been best friends since first grade, and their friendship has survived the trial and tribulations throughout the years, and even if their feeling have changed from friendship, they have not pursued them further. Adam is a grumpy, bad boy, rock star, while Hannah is sweet, caring, and is a drug rehab councillor. Adam comes to a point in his life when he wants to redeem himself, and stop drinking, the one-night stands, and more importantly to apologise to his family and friends for his past bad behaviour. This is a well written story which has family, friendships, emotions, humor, loss, grief, and love, which leads to an entertaining and riveting page turner. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
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[Amanda Marlowe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam and Hannah have been friends since they were six, they went to college until Adam realised that he had to get away, apart from the fact he wanted to play music, his feelings for Hannah had changed.
They remain friends and Adam has loads of one night stands, but still feels that there is a gap in his life. Hannah has become a rehab counsellor, she is really good at her job but takes it too seriously for Adam, he thinks she's putting too much into it.
Can they sort out their differences? If they take their feelings further, will they lose their friendship or enhance it?

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Another great read from Elizabeth.

[Bernie · Rating 4 out of 5]

meant to be
Adam and Hannah have been childhood best friends, did everything together until at 19 Adam left college to pursue music and fame. She stayed to pursue her studies. Each succeed, with Adam being a star enjoying the fruits of the life to the full, sex, booze rock and roll. Drugs were soon dropped when Hannah's younger sister overdosed and died at 18. Hannah is a drug counsellor, trying to save everyone. They each are obsessive with the public life dominates and impacts on their private life. Various people have an impact on them and as a result they move into a relationship, but this takes trust. The friendship needs strength to develop or it could and in ruin and tears.

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[Karen Nastasio · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book but drove me crazy at times when the main couple new within there hearts that they belonged together but didn’t what to ruin what started in grade school then into college best friends. Adam dropped out of college to pursue a music career and became quite famous while Hannah stayed on and got her degree in Addiction Counselling after her sister died of an overdose. But through it all the remained best friends having a safe place with each other until they move out of the friends zone with a single kiss that changed both their lives for ever. How will it all work out, will they stay friends or will they loose what they have together.

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[Jackie Vescio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novel was a surprisingly enjoyable read. The story is about two people, Hannah and Adam, who have been friends since they were in school. They are two very different people with Adam becoming a famous rock star later in life and Hannah achieving her Psychology degree and becoming an addiction counselor at a rehabilitation center. Hannah and Adam always kept their friendship but later in life, their friendship takes a turn when they realize they both want more from each other. The story of Hannah and Adam was emotional, very well-written, relatable, and quite realistic. It was an unexpected delightful read.

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[Giofab21 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best friends, opposites and utterly clueless of what has been or could be. Frustratingly I had to push through the bad choices both were making while trying to patiently wait for them to pull their heads from somewhere....
Adam took a while to feel like a true possibility for sweet Hannah. Don't get me wrong, a little broken and misguided can work, but his path didn't look too promising. But just like Hannah I stood in there until it was clear he was just what she needed. It's bumpy but worth it, because who knows you better than your best friend? And it doesn't hurt if he's hot!!!
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[Donna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adam and Hannah have been best friends since first grade and were even college roommates until they weren't when Adam left to go play music. Hannah stayed and got her degree and works as a drug rehab
counselor. They love each other and have always been there for each other but haven't stepped out of the friends zone. Adam has left 3 different times but always comes back and Hannah seems to be his rock. But are they willing to take it farther?

For me I felt a disconnect with this book and it was hard to get through it.
3 1/2 stars

[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam is a famous rock star and a notorious playboy. Hannah has been his best friend since first grade and is secretly in love with him. They were even college roommates until he left for his music. Their attraction and chemistry is strong but their friendship is so important to each other and neither wants to break the friend code. Do they realize that true love is there or do they continue as friends? This book was a little slow for me and seemed a little disjointed at times. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[LeMiliere · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam and Hannah's story is about two longstanding best friends who are drawn to each other but, not wishing to spoil their friendship are afraid to take the next step out of their safe and comfortable friend zone. Then they share a kiss and everything changes but is it for the better will it lead to something more meaningful and a happily ever after for them or will it just mean the end of a beautiful friendship? Hannah and Adam's story drew me, I just had to keep reading to see if they would find happiness!

[Gabby Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good slow burn story.
These two best friends have had a crush on each other for a while, but then they went on different paths in life, never losing their friendship and always counting on each other.
The maturity and growth shown along the way make Adam and Hannah very relatable characters.
I love how they each appreciate the friendship and how everything grows from there.
The back story is well developed and I was rooting for them the whole way, even when Hannah lost her way there for a while, but eventually regained her senses.
I received an ARC copy and this is my honest review

[Kari King · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story of Adam and Hannah is a good read. Overall, I enjoyed the story and chemistry of the characters. I love that they are best friends for so long. I also like how Elizabeth Grey showed how their childhood lives have shaped they way they are in adulthood. At times, I felt that it took too long for the characters to get together. I would recommend this book to my friends. .

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[Vanda O'Neill · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Adam and Hannah.
Their relationship is what a real friendship should be. And the fact that everything else was built on in is an inspiration.
One of the things I love about this book is that the characters make us feel. Good or bad, they make us root for or against them. That sister in law.... totally against.
This is an easy read for of angst, pain, hope, friendship and love.
I definitely recommend it.

I received a free ARC copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family, relationships, and career expectations are all complicated things to navigate – particularly when issues from all of them blend together. The story about Adam and Hannah reflected the ups and downs of a relationship when personal feelings are hidden from the other. I really liked the overall message about being true to yourself and being there for others within the boundaries of what you can help with.

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[JLBBM · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another 5 star book by Elizabeth Grey. Rocker Adam only has one person he can be himself with and that’s his best friend since first grade Hannah, but neither will do anything to lose that friendship even if their hearts have a different idea. This story has everything a romance book needs, love, drama, a little bit of angst and happily ever after.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great book that touched on so many different tragedies, there was definitely a message towards the end that life is far too short and to go after what you want. You can't beat the steamy chemistry between adam and hannah either. This was a great read.

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[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars for me on this one. While I enjoyed the plot and twists and turns in the story I found Hannah just a little too self-sacrificing for me to enjoy her.

The story was well written and interesting. I enjoyed reading what would happen next and how Adam would handle things. Hannah just needed to lighten up a bit for me

[Kaaren Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this story. Adam and Hannah were absolutely perfect for each other even if it took them time to realize it. The story line was awesome and so enjoyable and your rooting for them to make it the whole time.

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[Nate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adam & Hannah had an entertaining, fun read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Aimee Lombardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

My grumpy rockstar bff

This book was fantastic and I fell in love with the characters and the different situations that they found themselves facing separately and together.

[Sheila Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an entertaining book featuring Adam, a stereotypical rock star, and his BFF Hannah. As Adam lives his dream, Hannah gets her college degree and is soon working as a counselor in a drug rehab center. Fast forward 12 years. Hannah finds her life fulfilling, while Adam becomes bored with his life in the fast lane. Adam is jaded with the sameness of his life and is experiencing a restlessness he cannot understand. Hannah is the only person he trusts. She is also the only person he allows close. Can their friendship survive a change in their relationship?
My Grumpy Rock Star BFF is rich in detail and characterization. The author supplied a lot of background to her characters and I enjoyed their onpage growth. Adam and Hannah find their HEA ending but it doesn't come easy.
4 stars.

[Angel Roo · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was fun watching/reading as Adam had his butt handed to him by.. well, pretty much everyone he knew. He was a spoiled rockstar who needed a wake-up call, and he seriously got one!

Of course, it was his losing his best friend, Hannah, that hit him the hardest. As scared as Adam was about loving someone, Hannah made it easy for him. And in doing so, definitely changed his grumpy behavior!

Good book, and will for sure look for more by Elizabeth Grey.

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[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hannah and Adam had they longest courtship known to mankind without even realizing it whew. They've been at it since elementary school thru partial college and BEYOND! But they didn't half step when they took the plunge; which may have backfired on them. But what's meant to be will be and it was bringing a generous HEA.

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