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Synopsis
Daisy Daniels has spent years building a life far from the chaos she once knew. No one would guess she’s the secret behind some of Jameson Kingston’s biggest songs, or that The Kings Court frontman once inspired the art that launched her own career. As a teen, Daisy dreamed of escaping her tight-knit Bay Area town, not falling for a boy who would one day fill stadiums. But even before the band went global, Jameson’s charm made it impossible to look away. What started as an unlikely friendship became first love, a bond forged in song lyrics and brushstrokes on canvas. But as Jameson’s star rises, so does the pressure. A ruthless manager. A world tour. A life that never slows down. Daisy tries to hold onto the boy she knows, but the price of fame is sharp, and it cuts deep. Years later, their paths cross again. Jameson is desperate for forgiveness, but Daisy can’t forget who he became when the spotlight swallowed him whole. As old feelings ignite and long-buried truths surface, Daisy must confront the secret she’s kept and decide if letting Jameson back in will heal what he broke… or destroy the safe, quiet life she has built.
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Is The Band Boy appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This contemporary romance involves a second-chance love story between a woman and a rockstar who hurt her years ago. Expect emotional intensity around heartbreak and betrayal, with moderate romantic content including kissing and implied intimacy.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, heartbreak, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the powerful first love story and the journey of deciding whether to forgive someone who broke your heart.