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YA Books With Rock Star Romance

Who can resist the allure of a rock star or famous musician? Not the characters in these YA Books With Rock Star Romance!

YA Books With Rock Star Romance

Best YA Books With Rock Star Romance

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XOXO by Axie Oh. A talented Korean-American cellist runs into a cute guy in L.A. but doesn’t realize he’s part of an up-and-coming K-pop group.

The Sound of Us by Ashley Poston: America’s favorite pop band has broken up, but Junie discovers the former lead singer hiding out on the boardwalk.

For the Record by Charlotte Huang: Chelsea thought becoming a rock star was fun … until she became one and is torn between two guys.

Fireworks by Katie Cotugno: Friends Olivia and Dana get recruited for a new 1990s girl group.

Shine by Jessica Jung. A Korean-American teen is recruited by a K-pop label and romanced by a K-pop star.

When It’s Real by Erin Watt: Vaughan, a waitress, finds romance with Oakley, a bad boy rock star.

Jesse’s Girl by Miranda Kenneally: When aspiring musician Maya gets assigned to Nashville’s teen idol for mentoring day, she’s reminded of all the dreams she’s lost.

Open Road Summer by Emery Lord: Reagan’s best friend Dee is a rising country music star. When Reagan joins her on tour, Dee’s cute tour mate is a big distraction.

Where She Went by Gayle Forman: the sequel to the classic YA book about loss and grief focuses on the main character as she reconnects with her high school boyfriend, now a rock star.

Songs About a Girl by Chris Russell: Photographer Charlie gets asked by a former classmate to take photos of his band’s tour.

Now and Forever by Susane Colisanti: Sterling’s world turns upside down when her musician boyfriend becomes an overnight sensation.

Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway: Audrey dumps her musician boyfriend and suddenly finds herself as the subject of a hit new breakup song.

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