Title: Rising Star
Series: Shooting Stars #1
Author: Terri Osburn
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Montlake Romance
Release Date: September 12, 2017

Synopsis:

Can love survive the bright lights of fame?

A popular DJ at the hottest station in Nashville, Charley Layton is doing what she’s always wanted to do: living in the heart of country music. Charley puts her career first and relationships second, but when a charismatic stranger in a black cowboy hat invites her back to his place, she decides to give herself one night of no-strings fun.

But Dylan Monroe isn’t a no-strings kind of guy. Charley is beautiful, brainy, and brassy as hell—the kind of girl he’s always wanted. When his record label books him an interview on Charley’s show, he’s determined to find out why he woke up alone, and when he can see her again.

With Dylan now the most eligible bachelor in country music, Charley doubts their fling stands a chance, but she’s willing to try. Dylan dreams of fame, but he also craves a life offstage with Charley. Can he convince her that both of their dreams are worth chasing, and that love is still possible, even in the spotlight?

ARC received from Montlake Romance through Netgalley

✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

When I first requested a copy of Rising Star from Netgalley, I have to admit, It was simply a cover request. Sexy man in a cowboy hat, I could not resist! And I’m glad that I have no control over my brain when it comes to sexy men in cowboy hats!

Rising Star is the story of a struggling musician/songwriter Dylan Monroe and a new radio D Jay Charley Layton.

A few years back Dylan had it all by the tips of his fingers until his all wasn’t good enough. He was let go from his label and tossed aside. But no matter what Dylan kept fighting and a new label (Shooting Stars) eventually caught wind of him.

Charley Layton has always wanted to be a part of the country music world, but not being able to play an instrument or carry a tune in a bucket has made that dream difficult for her. At a young age she decided she would be a radio D Jay. Now she is the D Jay for one of the hottest country radio stations in Nashville TN.

When Dylan and Charley meet at a bar, sparks immediately fly and fate is set into motion.

I loved the aspect of this novel. Up and coming country music singer meets a young and fresh DJay. I have yet to read something like this when it comes to novels with a music aspect. I was intrigued and curious to see how this would go.

Rising Star was a cute as hell novel. I literally was over here swooning for Dylan Monroe. He’s a man with a kind heart and a set of manners to go along with. He’s sweet and endearing. He knows how to treat a woman. There is not a single asshole bone in this mans body, but don’t let that deter you from reading. Dylan Monroe is also cocky but in a hilariously charming sense.

He and Charley vibe just right.

I really enjoyed this novel and I can’t wait to read more from Terri Osburn and the Shooting Stars series!