For One Night Only - (Glitter Bats) by Jessica James (Paperback)

About the Book

"Despite her fame as a former vocalist and current actress, Valerie Quinn's life does not rock. When her musical TV show finds itself on the network chopping block, Valerie hastily reassembles her old band, the Glitter Bats. A reunion concert could be her ticket to success and good press, especially if people were to speculate about her with bassist Caleb Sloane. The only problem-they haven't spoken since the day the band fell apart ten years ago. Caleb had the makings of a rock god, but fallout from the Glitter Bats breakup left him resentful of the anxiety and heartbreak that fame had brought him. But when Valerie shows up at his doorstep after a decade with that devastating smile and a plea for help, he agrees to this wild scheme to pretend they're back together. You know...for the press. When Caleb struggles to pick up his rockstar persona again, Valerie helps him find his rhythm. And when Valerie is pulled off-key by the press, Caleb's presence keeps her in tune. Making music together revives the harmony between them-as well as the discord that led to the band's downfall. With their futures in the balance, can they survive a romantic reprise?"--

Book Synopsis

GLITTER BATS REUNION CONCERT--SOLD OUT!

When two former bandmates--and bedmates--are thrust back into each other's lives in a fake dating scheme for publicity, they'll be forced to face the music.

After her recurring role in tabloid headlines, Valerie Quinn's musical TV show is on the network chopping block. Desperate for good press, she hastily reassembles her wildly beloved pop punk band, Glitter Bats. A reunion concert could be the former lead vocalist's ticket to a media makeover, especially if it renews public speculation around her iconic situationship with bassist Caleb Sloane.

The only problem? They haven't spoken in six years.

Caleb had the makings of a rock god, but fallout from the messy Glitter Bats breakup left him broke, anxious, and resentful of the industry. But when Valerie shows up at Caleb's doorstep with that devastating smile and a plea for help, he reluctantly agrees to put on one last show.

So what if the fandom assumes the two of them are back together too? They'll play along. You know...for the press.

Making music together not only revives the harmony between them, but also the discord that led to the band's downfall. With their futures--and the Glitter Bats--in the balance, can they survive a romantic reprise?

Review Quotes

Praise for For One Night Only

"Jessica James bursts onto the stage with For One Night Only, a sensational debut about first love, heartbreak, and getting your second chance while the whole world's watching. Valerie and Caleb's journey back to their music--and back to each other--had me grinning and kicking my feet 'til the very last note."--Jenna Levine, USA Today bestselling author of My Roommate Is a Vampire

"Jessica James's rocking debut For One Night Only will have you in your Happily Ever After Era. Exes, and former bandmates, Valerie and Caleb fake date in perfect harmony, finally free to explore their old feelings and unspoken regrets. They light a spark on the page as much as they would if they were really on stage."--Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement

"Get ready for the Glitter Bats to rock your world! With sizzling chemistry and a gripping second-chance romance that hooks you from the very first note, Jessica James has that unmistakable electric touch."--K. M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies

"Move over Taylor Swift, Valerie Quinn's journey to reclaim her reputation and her true love is pitch-perfect! For One Night Only is an edgy, steamy romp right for anyone who likes a little backstage drama alongside their fizzy romance."--Timothy Janovsky, author of The (Fake) Dating Game

"If you've ever wished for a romcom version of Daisy Jones and the Six, Jessica James's sparkling debut, For One Night Only, is everything you're looking for! Set in the world of punk pop, the book's cool vibes, music industry intrigue, and its captivating look at the trials and tribulations of chasing your rising star will have you hooked from the first page. Valerie and Caleb steal the spotlight on and off the stage, and their swoony second-chance romance will have readers screaming for an encore."--Jenny L. Howe, author of On the Plus Side

"Fans of Ava Wilder and Daisy Jones & The Six will adore this sexy, starry-eyed, thrill of a romance! Jessica James wields both the celebrity fake-dating and exes-to-lovers tropes with imagination and expertise, leaving readers breathless and cheering for Valerie's and Caleb's immensely satisfying happily-ever-after. Nostalgic and heartfelt with all the rush of a stadium anthem, For One Night Only is a sparkling debut worthy of a world tour. I'm a Glitterbug for life!"--Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

"A lyrical dual-POV romance debut that's perfect for readers who enjoy elements of oral and print storytelling devices, such as in Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but crave a happily-ever-after too."--Library Journal

"A steamy, second-chance romance full of behind-the-scenes music drama."--Kirkus Reviews

"James's passion for music shines in her cute second-chance romance debut."--Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jessica James is a writer who also loves watching musicals, baking family recipes, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her spouse and two dogs. In addition to writing, Jessica has a passion for singing. Although she's never been a rockstar, she's a mezzo-soprano with a BA in Music and a healthy Broadway obsession.