15 Rockstar Romance Books For Music Lovers

Step into the electrifying world of fame, passion, and music with our collection of rockstar romance. Here, the heartbeats sync with the strum of a guitar, and love songs aren’t just heard—they’re lived. These stories will take you backstage into rockstars’ glamorous and tumultuous lives—where the spotlight shines bright and emotions run high.

From the adrenaline rush of live concerts to the intimate moments in hidden corners of the music world, each book weaves a tale of love, passion, and the dizzying heights of stardom. Get ready to be swept off your feet as we dive into the whirlwind romances and heart-stopping connections that only the world of rock and roll can inspire.

15 Best Rockstar Romance Books (Musician/Singer)

Rockstars in literature embody the ‘bad boy’ or ‘bad girl’ archetype, which many readers find appealing. They present a mix of danger, charisma, and vulnerability that is intriguing in a romantic context. The intense lifestyle of rockstars, characterized by extremes, translates into passionate and dramatic relationships in these stories, appealing to readers who enjoy high-stakes romance.

As a romance reader, I have a huge collection of musician/rockstar romances. You can relate your hidden romantic desires when you read them. Let’s read!

1. Blame It on the Tequila

This is the second book in the Blame It On The Alcohol series. You do not have to read the first to understand this book. This one follows Nova and Parker, and they are step-siblings. Their parents divorced when they were younger, and growing up, they used to write music together.

Parker had a band in Nova that would like to write songs. Then, she even started to perform with them. Something happens where then she stays behind, and Parker and the band get a deal. They go out on the road and are off touring, singing, and making music.

Nova does her own thing and figures it out on her own. Parker and Nova are reconnected, and Parker has difficulty writing music. His record label is in a struggling mood. They’re hiring a songwriter and coming on tour with her. So they’re back on tour again, and it’s so fun. This is a good band dynamic where the band members and a good friend group get along well.

Also, it’s more focused on the drama between Nova and Parker, overcoming the past, and what happened. So it has the step-sibling trope, the childhood friends to enemies to lovers, and the rock star element.

Author: Fiona Cole
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Contemporary Romance
Number Of Pages: 360
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

2. Lilac

The story is about Braxton and the three members of the band. Braxton is a guitarist whom she’s looking for. These three male members are looking for a new guitarist, and the record label hires Braxton. When she walks into the room, they are all taking her lightly. So, this has a lot of band drama with little resentment. Also, things that have happened in the past that many of the members are not on the same page anymore.

So Braxton is not only coming into this group that is already fractured. She starts developing an attraction for everyone and eventually has a relationship with all of them. So fun times, not as many group activities in this one, but some still reverse harem.

There’s a lot in Braxton’s past, and she’s overcoming it in a way. This one’s a fun time to get a lot of rehearsal, tour, and elements you want in a rockstar romance, lots of times on stage.

Author: B.B. Reid
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: College Romance
Number Of Pages: 554
Available: Paperback | Kindle

3. Groupie (Rock-Hard Beautiful)

We follow Lilith, who is down on her luck. Her mom and sister have previously passed, and her father was her last remaining family member has since remarried. Also, he has cancer, so she quits her job. The most tragic thing happens with her cat. She is a cat lover and can’t marry someone allergic to cats. So her boyfriend recently broke up with her.

Lilith lives in Arizona, and she’s dedicated to getting out to New York to see her father before he passes away. She has no money, no home, no family, nothing. Then she finds these tickets at the bottom of her purse at a gas station. So she goes over to the venue and sells these two tickets. Anyways, she goes backstage, and she meets the band’s five members. Then she hits it off with one of them, and he takes her back to the tour bus.

She spent some time with him, and then another one ended up spending time with her that night and then another one. The thing about this book is that it is so outlandish and so unbelievable to think about. Every one of these six broken characters has the most tragic backstory. They all have something to bring to the table regarding healing within one another, and there is some energy in the band.

So there is band drama to that. Then Lilith is trying to heal as well. She does end up having a relationship with all five of the guys. If you like reverse harem romance, then try it.

Author: C.M. Stunich
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Reverse Harem
Number Of Pages: 394
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

4. Play (Stage Dive)

The Stage Dive series consists of four books, which are companion novels. The first one is between the guitarist and a random girl, and it’s a marriage in Vegas. They woke up one morning, and they got married.

Then the second one (Play) is a fake dating trope between the drummer who needs to clean up his image and needs a good girl to do that. She’s moving in next door, and that’s how they meet. She’s in money trouble, so they start fake dating, and we all know how the fake dating trope goes.

Then the third one is between the singer, who has some addiction issues, and the brother of the guitarist. They have some issues in and of themselves. So they hire an assistant to keep him on track and live with him. The last one is The Basis, which is a best friend’s little sister and surprise pregnancy romance. There’s the band drama, touring drama, and many spices.

Author: Kylie Scott
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Adult Fiction
Number Of Pages: 306
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

5. Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour)

Sinners on Tour consists of five books. This is also a companion series, with the first starting with Backstage Pass. It follows the guitarist Brian Sinclair. One night at a hotel, he meets a college professor and psychologist (Myrna Evans). They have a great night together.

Also, they start spending more and more time together. Myrna’s looking for a new research project. Then she joins them on tour, and she’s starting to research the psychology behind groupies.

So that’s an interesting premise. Myrna’s a smart heroine, and she’s not alone for the ride. She is researching the road, which is cool. The author, Olivia, knows how to write a sex scene, showcased well in this book.

Then Rock Hard is the second one. It’s a second chance romance between one of the band members and his ex-girlfriend like they had dated. At one point, they broke up, and then they met again and tried to figure out their relationship again.

Author: Olivia Cunning
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: BDSM
Number Of Pages: 344
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Mass Market Paperback

6. Connected (Connections)

This is about a singer named River Wilde, who falls for Dahlia. They go through falling in love. Dahlia had a past relationship where she and her fiancee had some issues. So she is broken, and she meets River. All the pieces are flooding back to me as I talk about this.

There’s so much romance and heat between them, and they go through a trial relationship. Also, they keep only running away from each other. If you like rockstar remixes, you have to check out this series.

Author: Kim Karr
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Erotic Fiction
Number Of Pages: 370
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

7. Sweet Ache (Driven)

The main character (Hawkin Play) is a rockstar, and he has to teach a music class at college. Here, he falls for his TA (Quinlan Westin). So there’s a lot of tension between them, too, like they hate each other at first.

Quinlan’s trying to ignore him because all the girls are fawning over him. Then she falls for him, and it’s so adorable. So if you like one where they don’t even like each other first, you would have to check out this.

Author: K. Bromberg
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Women’s Fiction
Number Of Pages: 380
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Mass Market Paperback

8. You Really Got Me (Rock Star Romance)

The main character (Slater Vaughn) is a popular musician and singer. He’s the head singer of a band who’s on the verge of making it but hasn’t yet. Our heroine, Emmie Valencia, works for a music-producing company and wants to help manage her bands. So her brother is in that band.

Emmie goes to Texas to help her brother’s band find a new band to promote. Here she realizes how good her brother’s band is and falls for the main singer, even though she knows he’s a player, she knows she shouldn’t like him at all.

Author: Erika Kelly
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romance Anthologies, City Life Fiction
Number Of Pages: 388
Available: Paperback | Kindle | Mass Market Paperback

9. Thoughtless

Kellan Kyle is our rockstar/artist and the lead character of his band. Kiera comes and lives with him because her fiancee is best friends with Kellan. There’s serious romantic chemistry between them, but she’s engaged. So you get to see the cheating romance trope in this book. If you don’t like that, don’t read it, but it’s done well.

Kiera’s got to decide if she wants to live for her boyfriend and if things will work out between her and her boyfriend. I liked the plot and how he greatly brought her out of her shell. So, if you want to weigh one with music characters, you can check it out.

Author: S.C. Stephens
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Women’s Friendship Fiction
Number Of Pages: 366
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

10. Maybe Someday (Maybe)

Ridge is a musician, but he’s deaf. Sydney finds her boyfriend cheating on her with her best friend. So she has nowhere to live, and she runs into Ridge, who lives across the way. He offers her to stay with him. But they can’t be together for a certain reason. So it’s heartbreaking why they can’t be together.

You want them to be together, but they can’t be together, and it’s annoying but so good at the same time. They write music together, and it’s beautiful. The way Colleen Hoover describes Ridge making music is amazing, and it’s so beautifully written. So if you like the musical aspect of a book and how beautiful music can be with characters, you have to read.

Author: Colleen Hoover
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction
Number Of Pages: 384
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

11. Mister Bodyguard (Morgan Brothers)

Our main characters are Zander and Aloha. This is a bodyguard story because Zander is Aloha’s bodyguard, but Aloha is a rock star. So he goes on tour with her and starts as her babysitter, and she is not happy that he is there. Then she tries to play pranks on and get rid of him, so he has had enough and leaves.

But they are attracted to each other very quickly and then can’t keep their hands off each other. It’s a little bit forbidden. They have to hide their romance because of the bodyguard aspect, but this is a fabulous bad-boy rockstar romance.

Author: Lauren Rowe
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Number Of Pages: 323
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle

12. Rockstar (Morgan Brothers)

This is the fifth book in the Morgan Brothers series. It is about Dax Morgan and Violet. They have an instant connection and a lot of books they have learned, most of Lauren’s books. Lauren Rowe’s books are about love and lust, and that’s what this was. Morgan and Violet see each other. They’re instantly attracted. Then he has to go on to her.

The timing is wrong, so they don’t see each other for a while. There is a forbidden aspect of this book, but this one has a lot of rockstar vibes. Dax is the lead singer of his band. So this one is fabulous as well.

Author: Lauren Rowe
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Number Of Pages: 354
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle

13. Smitten

This one doesn’t have quite so much of a rockstar feel. It is much sweeter, but both of the characters here are musicians. Fish is the drummer in a band called 22 Goats. Alessandra was finally starting to make it big, and it was their relationship.

So they are both musicians, and we see many of them performing. The audiobook is fantastic because the music automatically plays when they are performing, and there is a point in this book where he sings to her on stage, and it is so sweet.

Author: Lauren Rowe
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Contemporary Romance
Number Of Pages: 356
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

14. The Rookie and The Rockstar (New Orleans Revelers)

A baseball player (Bo Bennett) is being forced to go to a fundraiser and does not want to be there. So he is getting up to leave right after dinner, and he hears the band start to play, and it is Lola. So, he instantly stops and is completely attracted to her. Also, he stays and listens to the whole set. Then when he is leaving, he overhears her.

Lola left the side entrance and heard her on the phone with her manager. Bennett wanted her to leave the venue’s front door for more publicity. So her car is waiting at the front of the building. The baseball player opens it and offers her a ride.

Then they end up having a little bit of a date, and they go and get ice cream. It’s super adorable, and then that starts their romance. He is not used to getting as much publicity because he’s getting much more than normal because of who he’s dating.

Author: Jiffy Kate
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Contemporary Literature & Fiction
Number Of Pages: 265
Available: Paperback | Kindle

15. The Wreckage of Us

Hazel is not in a good situation. Her stepdad is a drug dealer and has kicked her out of their house. Her mom is pregnant, so she’s tried to go back and continue taking care of her mom. Hazel’s working at the farm, and she moves into the owner’s grandson’s (Ian) spare room. So, they become roommates, but he has a band that is finally starting to make it big. Now, he is a rockstar.

They don’t get along at first. Ian is upset that she is here and working on the farm. But his grandpa takes her under his wing and makes Ian befriend her, and I enjoyed seeing him come around to her.

Author: Brittainy Cherry
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: College Romance
Number Of Pages: 369
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

5 Rockstar Romance Series

“Stage Dive” Series by Kylie Scott – This series starts with “Lick” and follows the rock band Stage Dive members. Each book focuses on a different band member and their romantic adventures, blending elements of humor, passion, and drama.

“Rock Kiss” Series by Nalini Singh – Beginning with “Rock Addiction,” this series revolves around the rock band Schoolboy Choir members. It offers a mix of intense romance, compelling characters, and the glamorous yet challenging world of rock music.

“Thoughtless” Series by S.C. Stephens – Starting with “Thoughtless,” this series tells the story of Kiera, who finds herself torn between her longtime boyfriend and a sexy rock star, Kellan Kyle. The series is popular for its emotional depth and complex love triangle.

“The Rocker” Series by Terri Anne Browning – The first book, “The Rocker Who Holds Me,” introduces the rock band Demon’s Wings, focusing on its members’ turbulent and passionate lives. Each book explores the romance of a different band member, with themes of love, redemption, and healing.

“Runaway Train” Series by Katie Ashley – Kicking off with “Music of the Heart,” this series follows the members of the rock band Runaway Train. The books explore the trials and tribulations of fame and heartfelt romantic connections.

5 Bad Boy Rockstar Romance Books

“Lick” by Kylie Scott – Part of the ‘Stage Dive’ series, this novel follows Evelyn, who wakes up with a hangover and a wedding ring on her finger, next to a rockstar she barely knows. David, the guitarist for Stage Dive, embodies the bad boy rockstar image.

“Vicious” by L.J. Shen – Though not a rockstar in the traditional sense, the protagonist, Vicious, has all the makings of a bad boy. He’s part of the ‘Sinners of Saint’ series, famous for its angsty, intense romances.

“Play” by Kylie Scott – Another entry from the ‘Stage Dive’ series, this book focuses on Mal, the drummer of the band, his wild lifestyle and charismatic personality, who is in a fake relationship that turns into something more.

“Idol” by Kristen Callihan – This is the first book in the ‘VIP’ series, featuring Killian, a famous rockstar who finds solace and inspiration in a down-to-earth woman named Liberty. His bad-boy persona contrasts with his genuine connection with Liberty.

“Rock Hard” by Nalini Singh – Part of the ‘Rock Kiss’ series, this novel features Gabriel, a rockstar with a reputation. When he meets Charlotte, a shy office manager, their worlds collide in a passionate and transformative way.

5 Steamy Rockstar Romance Books

“Backstage Pass” by Olivia Cunning – The first book in the ‘Sinners on Tour’ series explores the passionate relationship between a music professor and a rockstar.

“Rock Hard” by Nalini Singh – Part of the ‘Rock Kiss’ series, this book focuses on Gabriel, the lead singer of a rock band, and Charlotte, a timid woman who blossoms under his attention. Their romance is both sweet and scorching.

“Lick” by Kylie Scott – The first novel in the ‘Stage Dive’ series, it starts with a spontaneous wedding in Vegas between Evelyn and David, a rockstar. As they face their unexpected marriage, the chemistry between them sizzles.

“Play” by Kylie Scott – Another book from the ‘Stage Dive’ series follows Mal, the band’s drummer, and his fake relationship with Anne, quickly becoming a heated, passionate affair.

“Idol” by Kristen Callihan – The first in the ‘VIP’ series, this novel tells the story of Liberty, a quiet woman living, and Killian, a famous rockstar. Their intense and steamy romance blossoms amidst the challenges of fame and personal demons.

5 Female Rockstar Romance Books

“How to Kill a Rockstar” by Tiffanie DeBartolo – This novel tells the story of Eliza, a music journalist, and her complex relationship with Paul, a gifted but troubled musician. It’s a tale of love, music, and the sacrifices made for both.

“Girl with Guitar” by Caisey Quinn – The first book in the ‘Kylie Ryans’ series, it follows the journey of Kylie, an aspiring country music singer. As she rises to fame, she faces the challenges of the music industry and a complicated romance with a fellow musician.

“Rock Star’s Girl” by J.F. Kristin – This book centers on Emily, a woman who gets caught up in the world of fame when she starts dating a rockstar. It explores the highs and lows of dating someone famous and the impact on personal life.

“Loud is How I Love You” by Mercy Brown – Set in the 90s indie rock scene, this novel follows Emmy, an aspiring musician, and her bandmate Travis. Their story concerns passion, music, and the struggles of keeping a band and their relationship together.

“Olivia Twist” by L. Sommers – A contemporary rockstar romance that puts a modern spin on the classic tale. Olivia, a talented musician, faces her way through fame, music, and a complicated romance with a fellow artist.

5 Cheating Rockstar Romance Books

“Thoughtless” by S.C. Stephens – Central to this story is a tumultuous love triangle involving Kiera, her boyfriend Denny, and Kellan Kyle, a local rockstar. The emotional and physical betrayal Kiera experiences is a crucial aspect of the plot.

“Where She Went” by Gayle Forman – This sequel to “If I Stay” follows the story of Adam, a rockstar, and Mia, a classical musician. The novel deals with the aftermath of their relationship, including themes of betrayal and the challenges of fame.

“Rock Me” by Cherrie Lynn – This book features a tattoo artist and a rockstar, exploring themes of forbidden love and infidelity. The story covers the consequences of their actions and the struggle to find a true connection.

“Ex Games” by Stella Rhys – This novel is about a PR agent tasked with cleaning up the image of a bad boy rockstar. Old passions and betrayals resurface as they work together, complicating their professional and personal relationship.

“Don’t Lie to Me” by Amber A. Bardan – This story follows a rockstar and a young woman caught in a web of lies and betrayal. The book explores the darker side of love, fame, and the consequences of deceit in relationships.

5 Dark Rockstar Romance Books

“Midnight Blue” by L.J. Shen – This novel follows British rock star Alex Winslow, whose career is marred by drugs and alcohol. When he meets Indigo Bellamy, hired to keep him on the straight and narrow, their relationship evolves into a dark and passionate affair filled with challenges and redemption.

“Lover Mine” by J.R. Ward – Part of the ‘Black Dagger Brotherhood’ series, this book, primarily focused on vampires, includes a subplot featuring a dark and intense rockstar romance.

“Rocked” by Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn – This book tells the story of a rock band’s bassist living on the edge and a woman who enters his chaotic world. Their emotional turmoil fills their journey, creating a gripping, dark romance.

“Devil’s Game” by Joanna Wylde – Part of the ‘Reapers Motorcycle Club’ series, this book includes elements of a dark rockstar romance. It explores the intense relationship dynamics within a world of bikers and rock musicians, marked by danger and passion.

“Carnage: The Story of Us” by Lesley Jones – This novel follows the life of Georgia, who falls in love with Sean, the lead singer of a band called Carnage. The story features emotion, heartbreak, and the darker aspects of love and fame.

5 Second Chance Rockstar Romance Books

“Rock Redemption” by Nalini Singh – Part of the ‘Rock Kiss’ series, this novel follows Kit Devigny and Noah St. John, members of the same rock band. After Noah hurts Kit deeply, he must work to redeem himself and regain her trust.

“Lost in Oblivion” by Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn – This series, starting with “Seduced,” revolves around the members of the rock band Oblivion. Each book explores different relationships, including second chances at love amidst the chaotic world of rock music.

“Second Chance Rock Star” by Ava Harrison – This standalone novel tells the story of a rock star who had it all but lost his way and the woman who was his everything. Years later, they get a second chance, but the path to redemption is never easy.

“Louder Than Love” by Jessica Topper – In this heartfelt story, a former rock star who has retreated from the limelight finds a second chance at love with a young widow. Their journey is one of healing, love, and the power of music.

“Deep Redemption” by Tillie Cole – Though not a traditional rockstar romance, this book in the ‘Hades Hangmen’ series includes elements of rock music and a powerful story of redemption and love, as the protagonist seeks a second chance in life and romance.

These novels offer passion, drama, the thrilling world of rock music, and the poignant journey of rekindling a lost love. They are perfect for readers who enjoy stories about overcoming the past, healing, and rediscovering romance.

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