Reviews

Managing the Rock Star by Emma St. Clair

justcatherine's review

3.0

I've mostly read this author's more recent books and this is absolutely a different feel from them. There's a definite Christian faith element (prayers, thoughts about decisions based on Bible teaching, etc) that's pretty inescapable in the plot trajectory. It wasn't a bad read, but probably not one I would reread. The Love Cliches and Sheet Cake series are fantastic, though <3

mckjo's review

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

kebreads's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this story. I especially loves the characters. At one point, I had to put down the book for awhile because the characters' unwise decisions were stressing me out. But everything worked out better than I expected.

Content: clean - passionate kissing

stacymk84's review against another edition

3.0

Finally finished this book. Seemed like it took forever. It’s sort of an enemy to lover story. He doesn’t like her right away but slowly feelings get involved. It’s also a workplace relationship. If you enjoy a good clean sweet romance this is one you should read.

auburnedge's review

3.0

It got Christian real fast

I Enjoyed the first half of the book but then it became all about god. Don't get me wrong I love a good wholesome story but this and out of left field and didn't jive with the story to me.

tawnyad2004's review against another edition

3.0

This book wasn’t what I expected. I be read the authors series “Love Cliche” which I loved and I was hoping for something different. If you do not like books that mention faith, prayer and God this might not be the one for you. I don’t have a problem with them as long as they don’t feel preachy. This came close but didn’t pass that line.
Sterling and Reese were good characters. Reese fangirling like she did left a bad taste in my mouth. It was a little much to plan your wedding to a celebrity (even if you were 14) and then announce it to them. It made me worry about the book and the characters. Happily the author handled it well and I ended up liking Reese. She turned out to be strong and put her love for Sterling above her own job and reputation. It showed the kind of woman she was.
Sterling had a rough relationship with his family that really affected the story line and characters. I appreciated the seriousness of addiction and how it affects those around them. The scene with the intervention was probably my favorite one because of how Sterling handled it and the emotion behind it.
As much as I ended up enjoying the book I don’t know if I will be continuing the series.

ladyandscholar's review

5.0

This book was good. I was afraid it would be cheesy or too heavy on Christianese, and I’ve been really avoiding a lot of faith based books, but this was lovely and perfect. I could identify a lot with Sterling and his wrestling with faith, and with Reese and her prayer life picking up in the midst of her turmoil. That being said, the author is not heavy handed with the religious aspect. The writing was done well, and there is not anything I could think of that could be done to improve the story.

bellesmoma2021's review

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My #1, most favorite trope is when the out-of-your-league guy (or gal) falls for the regular Jane (or Joe). This trope is my favorite because I love that moment when the “popular” character finally sees the regular Jane (or Joe) as the truly wonderful person she is. I also love this trope because of the character evolution the “popular” character undergoes in order to become the man/woman the regular character deserves to have in his/her life. The best example of this trope will always be Jane Eyre, but Managing the Rock Star by Emma St. Clair is a pretty close second. Managing the Rock Star has everything I love in a story — a FANTASTIC storyline that’s so engaging, I read this book in one day, characters who are complex and endearing and relatable, and conflicts that kept me turning pages well into the night cause I just had to know how things would work out. If I had one complaint with this book it would be that it ended. Managing the Rock Star is a book I could read again and again. This is a must-read story! If you are a fan of super sweet, excellently written, inspirational Contemporary Romances, then make sure to check out Managing the Rock Star. Truly, this is a book I just cannot recommend enough!

I purchased a copy of this novel in eBook form from Amazon.com on March 1, 2019, in order to review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

sarablackard's review

5.0

This was a very sweet romance with lots of humor.

tonishiloh's review

4.0

This book surprised me in so many ways. I enjoyed the story line and chemistry between the hero and heroine. I really liked the faith aspect. All in all, I simply enjoyed discovering a new author.
I'll definitely pick up book 2 in the series.