REVIEW - Played by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland

The Book

Release Date: 25 February 2021

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A rock star walks into a bar…

Certified behavioral counselor (and former band groupie) Becca Forrester needs a break. Taking a leave of absence from her job, she moves into the apartment over her parents’ garage, and clinches a gig waitressing at a dive bar known for bringing in big name musicians.

Cedric “Linx” Lincoln is a certified rock star. Bassist for the hugely popular rock band, Dimefront, he’s in Denver while the band is on hiatus a-freaking-gain. He's looking for something—anything—to keep him occupied until they can all get back to making music. When he saunters into his friend’s bar, he finds the perfect diversion.

Becca’s presence is a breath of fresh air. The sizzle she ignites in him is precisely what he needs. Bonus: no-stress, no-strings hookups are his specialty. But when things between them tip toward serious, his band implodes, and Becca's leave of absence ends, they’re forced to decide what their “real” lives should look like. Maybe there’s room for an encore…

My Review  5 STARS

**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is the beginning of a new series by this author and ties in to her Mile High Matched series as a spin off.

Becca is working in Brek's bar as she is taking an extended vacation from her therapist job after burning out.  She is friends with Velma, Breks wife.  Brek used to be a band manager and knew a band called Dimefront in which Link is a part of.  As Dimefront are taking a break, Break is looking after Linx.

Becca does not want anything like a relationship at the moment, however when he sees he, Cedric (aka Linx), knows that she is different and pursues her carefully.

Most of the issues come from Becca and what she wants out of life, Linx seems to adapt and muddle through, being there when he can and is allowed.  He also gets some family drama.

Becca's mother is a hoot and we even get to see a little more of the feisty Babushka, although this time she is not really meddling, but being her usual fun self.

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing what happens between Bad and Courtney.