Once Upon a Boyband by Jenny Proctor: Book Review

 ** I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

Once upon a time, she slept with his poster beside her bed. Now he's all grown up, hiding behind a burly beard and lots of flannel ... and she doesn't have a clue.

Eight years ago, Adam Driscoll walked away from his stage name—Deke—and the boyband that turned him into an international star before his eighteenth birthday.

And he never looked back.

It didn’t even matter that everyone blamed him for the band’s breakup. He might miss making music, but he had good reasons for walking. Give him solitude over thousands of screaming fans any day of the week.

These days, the only company he’s truly interested in is that of the vet who works closely with his dog rescue—Dr. Laney Lawson. She’s brilliant, funny, beautiful, and best of all, she has no idea he used to be a pop star.

But then Adam’s bandmates reach out about a one-time reunion concert benefiting a charity that’s close to his heart, and he starts to wonder if some things are worth a little extra attention. He loves the idea of singing again, but saying yes would out him to the small mountain community that has become his refuge. Worse, it would out him to Laney.

But old hurts can’t stay buried forever. And something tells Adam that scary or not, saying yes is the decision he needs to make. He just has to hope he doesn’t lose the life—or the woman—he loves in the process.

Once Upon a Boyband has all the crackling chemistry and sizzling kisses you want in a low-spice, closed-door romcom. Perfect for fans of romantic comedy with a little less heat.

The Author

Jenny Proctor is an award-winning author of more than fourteen romantic comedies and an Amazon bestseller. She began her career in publishing in 2013; her writing has been a constant since then, but she also spent time as the owner and managing editor of Midnight Owl Editors and the chair of the Storymakers Conference. Wired for relationships, Jenny loves public speaking, teaching, and building lasting connections.

Jenny was born in the mountains of Western North Carolina, a place she considers one of the loveliest on earth. She loves to hike with her family and spend time outdoors, but she also adores lounging around her home, reading great books or watching great movies and, when she’s lucky, eating delicious food she doesn’t have to prepare herself.

Book Review

As a big fan of both Jenny Proctor AND boybands, I have been very much looking forward to reading this one... and it absolutely did not disappoint! I absolutely adored Adam and Laney together! Again, being a boyband fan, I couldn't help but imagine how it would feel to be in Laney's shoes--- discovering the man that you've started to fall for... is actually your teenage celebrity crush! And let's just say it wasn't a small crush! That led to some really fun moments that had me laughing out loud. Their chemistry was absolutely fantastic and those kisses... oh, so good! I couldn't help but absolutely fall in love with these two. Not only was their story humorous and fun, but it was also really tender too. Grief and the loss of Adam's mother is a big topic in the book, and there were definitely some moments that had me reaching for the tissues... it was the perfect blend of humor and emotion, and I loved every moment of it. Though I can't elaborate without spoilers, there's a discovery made later in the story that absolutely hit me with ALL the feels and I absolutely LOVED it. As a Jenny Proctor fan, I really enjoyed seeing some familiar characters from previous series make appearances too (though you don't have to have read any others to enjoy this one!)

Once Upon a Boyband is a closed-door romance with kisses only and some minor language. 

You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3yL0Ifa