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Chasing the Dream
Series · 8 books · 2014-2017

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More Than Exes

2014

He wants to win. She wants to win him back. Keyboardist Kyle Cross may look like a bad boy with his tattoos and piercings, but he’s really the good guy who’s always stuck fixing his band’s problems and never gets the girl. His band is competing in a Battle of the Bands, but when their bassist doesn't show, Kyle must track her down with the help of the person he least expects: his ex-girlfriend Alexis Monroe. Kyle hasn’t seen Alexis since she dumped him in high school, and she’s dropped her preppy image for fiery red hair and a bold new attitude to match. With only hours before his band goes on stage, Kyle has to be a little bad if he wants to win both the Battle and the girl he's never gotten over. But when their old problems resurface, the good guy might just get his heart broken all over again. A stand-alone prequel novella that launches the Chasing The Dream series.
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More than Music

2014

Classical musician Maddie Taylor secretly dreams of a louder life, but geeky girls like her don't get to be rock stars. That is, until tattooed singer Jared Cross catches her playing guitar and invites her to join his band on The Sound, a reality TV show competition. Once on the show, Maddie discovers there's more to Jared than his flirty smile and bad boy reputation. With each performance their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, but when the show pressures them to stay single, they're forced to keep their relationship secret. As the competition heats up, Jared will do whatever it takes for his band to win, and Maddie must decide if following her dream is worth losing her heart.
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Banged

Rock Stars, Bad Boys & Dirty Deeds

2015

For a limited time only get 8 tales of hard-rocking, hard-loving, bad boys in one exclusive package. From the stage to the bedroom, these ROCK STARS are out to steal the show and your heart. LUST’S RHYTHM (Heart of Fame) by Award winning author Lexxie Couper ~ She's the daughter of rock royalty. He's been warned off her by her famous father. But Jed Brody has lusted after Chloe Blackthorne for four years, and when Chloe lets him know the lust is entirely mutual, nothing will stop the bad boy of rock claiming her as his. Career be damned. THE ROCK STAR’S SECRET BABY (Ballybeg Bad Boys) by USA Today bestselling author Zara Keane ~ When a beautiful former fling blasts back into his life, jaded rock star Darko Dunne’s peaceful seclusion on a private island comes to an explosive end. Faced with a band of ruthless criminals and a ticking clock, Darko and Muireann must pool their resources to rescue the baby he never knew he had. THREE NIGHTS WITH A ROCK STAR (Half-Life) by USA Today bestselling authors Amber Lin and Shari Slade ~ Sparks fly when a hot rocker takes a good girl for a walk on the wild side…against the penthouse window, backstage, in the limo and on the elevator. FORBIDDEN ROCK STAR (Red Hot Rock Rhapsodies) by NYT and USA Today bestselling author Madelynne Ellis ~ Nathaniel Darke: She knows just how to press all my buttons. Bass-playing bitch, crawling under my skin. I want to believe one good shag will cure me of her. But instead, I end up addicted. PAINKILLER (First Hit) by USA Today bestselling authors Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott ~ He's the rockstar she doesn't recognize. She's the fighter he'll never forget. Nothing stings as much as the first hit...or hurts so good. DIRTY (The Horus Group) by USA Today bestselling author Ainsley Booth ~ Wilson: Tabitha Leyton is a mess, but now she’s my mess. To the rest of the world, she’s a superstar. Secretly, she's a witness to depravity and a train wreck waiting to happen. But I can’t get her out of my head. And for one angry, secret night, we have each other in every imaginable way. The whole time, I know she’s off-limits. So in the morning, I’ll walk away. Officially. MORE THAN MUSIC (Chasing the Dream) by Elizabeth Briggs ~ When geeky guitarist Maddie Taylor joins tattooed rock star Jared Cross’s band to compete on a reality TV show, their attraction becomes impossible to resist—but their forbidden romance might tear their band apart and cost them everything.
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More Than Comics

2015

They're friends online - but can they be more in real life? Writer Tara McFadden has been friends with artist and drummer Hector Fernandez for years, long before his band became famous on reality TV – yet they’ve never met in person. They finally have a chance to connect offline when they’re both sent to Comic-Con to promote the graphic novel they collaborated on. Hector's secretly been in love with Tara for as long as he can remember, and once they meet, she sees him in a new light. All the years of longing lead to an incredible night of passion after one of his concerts, but neither is sure if their online relationship can translate into a real life romance – or if this will ruin their friendship forever. Over four crazy days at Comic-Con, Hector and Tara must decide if they want a future together. But when their story seems to be over, it’s up to Hector’s entire band to make sure he and Tara get their happy ending.
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More than Fashion

2015

They're enemies who will do anything to win...including each other. When Julie Hong wins a spot on a fashion design reality TV show, she celebrates by picking up a hot English guy in a hotel bar. But too many drinks leads to a night of embarrassment and a major hangover, and wow is she glad she'll never see him again. Until the show starts, and he's on it too. Julie quickly realizes she's out of her league among the other designers, and Gavin Bennett, with his cocky grin and sexy accent, is her biggest competition. Julie can't decide if she wants to kiss him or kill him. Or both. After she's almost kicked off, Julie convinces Gavin to pretend they're sleeping together for the camera. The ploy works, but as they get closer to the show's finale their fake relationship starts to become too real. But only one of them can win the show-and they might both end up heartbroken.
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More than Once

2015

Andrew West is done being the nice guy. After a marriage proposal gone wrong, he's started over in a new city and he's never risking his heart again. Becca Collins is done being the bad girl. After quitting the band she played bass for, she's going to prove to her family that she's really changed. When Becca's dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her job on Christmas Eve, all seems lost, until she runs into a former one night stand—Andrew. To impress her parents, Becca convinces him to pretend to be her perfect boyfriend for their holiday dinner. After Andrew shows Becca he's all bad boy in the bedroom, neither wants to pretend anymore. But when Becca's invited to rejoin her band for a show and Andrew's forced to face his ex, they both wonder if they're ready to take a leap again—or if they're doomed to fail in life and love a second time.
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More than Distance

2017

She’s off-limits, but he’s the only one who can help her… Carla Jackson has her life all mapped out, so when her plans fall apart she’s more lost than ever. A spot on the reality TV show Road Trip Race seems like the perfect escape, except she needs a partner. The only option is her brother’s best friend: the man she’s secretly loved forever and the last person she wants to be stuck in a car with. Tech billionaire Ryan Evans has done everything he can to put his bitter past behind him. He’s avoided Carla ever since they shared a forbidden kiss six years ago, but when his best friend asks him to protect her on the show, he can’t refuse—even if the biggest threat to her heart might be himself. As Carla and Ryan drive across the country while competing on the show, there’s no escaping the undeniable chemistry between them. But when they’re thrown off course, can they find their way home together?
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The Chasing the Dream Series

Books 1-3

2015

This box set includes the first THREE full-length novels in the Chasing The Dream series! Save over 40% on nearly 1000 pages of hot, steamy rock stars, tattooed bad boys, and reality TV show drama! "Elizabeth Briggs is a very talented author who belongs in bookstores alongside other New Adult rock stars like Tammara Webber and Colleen Hoover." - Book Labyrinth \\\For a limited time only, get the prequel novella MORE THAN EXES for FREE by signing up for Elizabeth’s reader list at www.elizabethbriggsbooks.com \\\ MORE THAN MUSIC (Book 1 – Jared & Maddie) Classical musician Maddie Taylor secretly dreams of a louder life, but geeky girls like her don't get to be rock stars. When tattooed singer Jared Cross invites her to join his band on a reality TV show competition, their forbidden attraction becomes impossible to resist—but their secret romance might tear their band apart and cost them everything. MORE THAN COMICS (Book 2 – Hector & Tara) Writer Tara McFadden has been best friends online with drummer Hector Fernandez for years. When they finally meet in person at a comic book convention all the years of longing lead to an incredible night of passion. But neither is sure if their online relationship can translate into a real life romance—or if this will ruin their friendship forever. MORE THAN FASHION (Book 3 – Julie & Gavin) When Julie Hong wins a spot on a fashion design reality TV show, she quickly realizes she’s out of her league among the other designers, and Gavin Bennett, with his cocky grin and sexy accent, is her biggest competition. Julie can't decide if she wants to kiss him or kill him. Or both. But only one of them can win the show—and they might both end up heartbroken. Keep reading! More books available in the Chasing The Dream series: More Than Exes #0.5 (Kyle & Alexis) – get it free at www.elizabethbriggsbooks.com! More Than Once #4 (Becca & Andy) – December 1, 2015 More Than Distance #5 (Carla & ???) – Coming in 2016

Authors

Shari Slade
Shari Slade
Author · 8 books

Shari Slade is the USA Today bestselling author of sexy new adult and rock star romance. She's a snarky optimist. A would-be academic with big dreams and very little means. When she isn’t toiling away in the non-profit sector, she’s writing gritty stories about identity and people who make terrible choices in the name of love (or lust). Somehow, it all works out in the end. If she had a patronus it would be a platypus. Frequently found in a blanket fort, you can also find her contributing at Wonkomance, on twitter, facebook, or tumblr. For new release updates, sign up for the newsletter.

Madelynne Ellis
Madelynne Ellis
Author · 46 books

Madelynne Ellis is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of over 35 erotic romance novels. Madelynne lives in the UK, not far from the Welsh border with her partner, family, & assorted pets. She is currently sipping rapidly cooling decaf coffee, listening to loud music, & indulging her obsession for tattooed bad boys. Amazon Facebook Readers Group Twitter Instagram Recent Releases: Mint to Be (Stirred Passions #4) by Madelynne Ellis Crazy Love (The Bad Boys of Brit Pop, #1) by Madelynne Ellis Replay (Off the Record #2) by Madelynne Ellis The Serpent's Kiss (Scandalous Seductions #7) by Madelynne Ellis

Cari Quinn
Cari Quinn
Author · 86 books

USA Today bestselling author Cari Quinn grew up wanting to be a singer more than anything else. When she realized she probably wouldn’t be hired as the opening act for the Foo Fighters, she stopped singing and started writing. Now she happily writes about rock stars, MMA fighters, suited heroes, bodyguards and everything in between. And she blasts her music as loud as the neighbors can stand, because hey, she’ll always be a rock star in her own head. She's also half of the duo Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott, as well as one half of the USA Today bestselling author Taryn Quinn, who writes steamy small town romantic comedies (among other things.) Visit Cari at www.quinnandelliott.com to sign up for her newsletter and visit the Word Wenches on Facebook, her fun, sexy reader group with Taryn Elliott! https://www.facebook.com/groups/34642...

Zara Keane
Zara Keane
Author · 27 books

Zara Keane is a USA Today bestselling author of Irish cozy mysteries and romantic comedies. Zara grew up in Dublin, Ireland, but spent her summers in a small town very similar to the fictitious Ballybeg and Smuggler's Cove. She currently lives in Switzerland with her family. When she’s not writing, Zara loves knitting, running, unplugged gaming, and adding to her insanely large lipstick collection. Don't miss a new story! For news, giveaways, and TWO free stories, sign up for Zara's Mailing List at https://zarakeane.com/newsletter/ Zara can also be found in her Facebook Reader Group, the Mystery Mavens.

Elizabeth Briggs
Elizabeth Briggs
Author · 39 books

Elizabeth Briggs is the New York Times bestselling author of unputdownable paranormal and fantasy romance with bold heroines and fearless heroes. She's worked for an international law firm, mentored teens in writing, and volunteered with dog rescue groups. Now she’s a full-time geek who lives in Los Angeles with her husband, their daughter, and a pack of fluffy dogs. Find her online at http://www.elizabethbriggs.net/ ***Sign up for Elizabeth's reader list to get FREE books, plus updates on her new releases, giveaways, book recommendations and more.***

Lexxie Couper
Lexxie Couper
Author · 68 books

Lexxie’s not a deviant. She just has a deviant’s imagination and a desire to entertain readers with her words. Add the two together and you get darkly erotic romances with a twist of horror, sci-fi and the paranormal. When she’s not submerged in the worlds she creates, Lexxie’s life revolves around her family, a husband who thinks she’s insane, a indoor cat who likes to stalk shadows, two yabbies hell-bent on destroying their tank and her daughters, who both utterly captured her heart and changed her life forever. Having no idea how old she really is, Lexxie decided to go with 27 and has been that age for quite some time now. It's the best of both worlds - old enough to act mature, young enough to be silly. And silly she can be. Just ask her husband who frequently has to endure her bursting into song whenever the mood strikes her, feeling him up in public (one of her favorite pastimes), or rolling around in the sand with their dog - a large mutt of dubious origins who causes almost as much havoc around the neighborhood as Lexxie herself. Or squealing her way down the slide at the local park with her daughter! Lexxie lives by two simple rules - measure your success not by how much money you have, but by how often you laugh, and always try everything at least once. As a consequence, she's laughed her way through many an eyebrow raising adventure.

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