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[southplains]

Okay, here's the deal. I've been reading romances for over 20 years. It just so happens that I've also been married for many years to a drummer in a rock band. One might think that it would have registered on me that there are lots of romances out there where the heroes are members of a rock band, but no, such a premise never even crossed my mind. Very recently I stumbled across such a novel, and it was as if the Age of Enlightenment had suddenly dawned. Rock musicians and romance---what a great idea! I have no idea why I've never come across this type of book before.

Anyway, I've been hunting for some good stories centering on the whole rock band/romance thing. Anybody have any favorites? I would be interested in any recommendations, but particularly those for rock drummers.

Thanks in advance!

[Lynda X]

The hero's not the drummer, but the lead singer in a band, IIRC. I LOVED Tom and Sharon Curtis OLD romance, THE GOLDEN TOUCH. You can get used copies for under $2 at Amazon which describes the book as

"Hired to repair an instrument for legendary musician Neil Stratton, Kathy Carter, still licking her wounds after her beloved husband's tragic death, is determined to turn away from the chance for happiness that Neil offers her."

The Curtises do the good girl with the wild boy (motor cycles and black leather, oh my!) very well, and I remember thinking that this book rang true when I read (and reread) it.

[Sandlynn]

I've looked for these type of books myself since rock is my favorite genre of popular music. But alas, there aren't as many out there as there are books that center on country music performers. (Perhaps that's a result of where many romance authors come from, themselves, and the fact that rock has been viewed as much less family friendly than country. You know, the old, "sex, drugs, and rock n' roll" mindset. I know rock is much less on the public airwaves than it used to be, which I mourn.) In any event, I do know of a few books that feature rock artists (although I don't remember any drummers) and there are even a couple in my TBR pile. When I get home from work, I'll post what I have, unless someone beats me to it.

I'll be very interested in what others recommend.

[Manda]

Off the top of my head, there's WHAT THE LIBRARIAN DID by Karina Bliss. It's a category but don't let than turn you away. It's great.

Also there's a series of erotic romances from Olivia Cunning about a band, but I haven't read them so I can't vouch for quality. ROCK HARD is the first one.

Also Elyssa Patrick has a rock star book called As You Wish. Not sure if it's available as a print book though.
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[Sandlynn]

Okay, now that I'm home this is what I can come up with. (Sorry that none of these involves drummers and, in some cases, the rocker is the heroine. Or, the hero or heroine is actually a pop star rather than rocker.)

These I've read and can recommend:
Moments in Time by Mariah Stewart - Hero is a rocker, and the story is a look back at his rocky -- ha, ha -- marriage with the heroine.
Just Desserts by Barbara Bretton - Heroine is the adult daughter of an old school rocker. (Think adult daughter of Mick Jagger or similar.) She didn't know she was his daughter.
Grace Grows by Shelle Sumners - You've probably heard about this book. Hero is not a rocker per se, but I would say he's a folk or alt-rocker.
American Diva by Julia London - If my memory serves, the heroine is a pop star.

These I haven't read:
Fitzwilliam Darcy: Rock Star by Heather Lynn Rigaud -- I kid you not. The blurb reads: A modern Pride & Prejudice that will rock your world. Apparently, Darcy is a rock guitarist and Elizabeth is in a girl band.
Sisters by Lisa Gregory - I believe the heroine and her sisters were in an old school girl group from the 1960's.

As you can see, none of them really fit the bill.

[Linda in sw va]

[Yulie]

[Minerva]

I can think of a few:

Till We Meet Again - Kathleen Gilles Seidel
Hero starts up a band in college with heroine's brother. This is women's fiction with lots of ups and downs until the hea.

Cool Shade - Theresa Weir
Hero left his music career and is a recluse. Heroine is a DJ. Chapter titles are the titles to 90s grunge rock songs.

Gateway to Heaven - Beth Kery
Hero is a rocker. Heroine is a school teacher. Not as erotic at Kery's other novels.

[Viking Princess]

You might like this one The Gripping Beast http://www.amazon.com/The-Gripping-Beast-Sirens-ebook/dp/B000R93D3K/ref=tmm_kin_title_0
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[KataO]

Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning. Hero is a guitarist in a rock band. This is erotic romance.

[jantep]

Lynne Connolly has a rock series called "Pure Wildfire" that's part shapeshifter romance. One of the four books deals with the drummer.

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[Charlotte McClain]

I just contracted a series with Lyrical Press titled Drawn To the Rhythm and the first book in the series is about A drummer who, sick of the rock star life, meets a school teacher. It's more of an "us against the world" romance. There are 4 other books in the series following the other members of the band and a novella about the band's lawyer who also happens to be the lead guitarist's sister. I'm also working on a follow up series of novellas about another band and I've already written the drummer's book. I'm guessing the books will start coming out in August or September, but I don't have publication dates for them yet.
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[Lynda X]

Yulie, I just LOVED WHAT THE LIBRARIAN DID by Karina Bliss! So funny. Well worth the money. Thanks for the recommendation.

[southplains]

Thanks so much for all the suggestions and recommendations, everyone! I'm looking forward to checking them out.

After watching all the drama and social interaction of the members of hubby's band all these years, I've muttered more than once, "Somebody should write a book." I guess they have!

Thanks again!