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“This volume promises the high drama, passion, and happy ending that readers have come to expect.”
Under the Spotlight (Jamieson Brothers Series #3)
by Angie StantonView All Available Formats & Editions
Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, this third book in the Jamieson Brothers trilogy will have readers wanting to fall in love with a rock star.
After an embarrassing stint on a reality TV music competition years ago, Riley Parks vowed never to sing again. Now she's working at the prestigious Sound Sync recording studio, and life is looking up.
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Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han, this third book in the Jamieson Brothers trilogy will have readers wanting to fall in love with a rock star.
After an embarrassing stint on a reality TV music competition years ago, Riley Parks vowed never to sing again. Now she's working at the prestigious Sound Sync recording studio, and life is looking up. But then Garrett Jamieson, the oldest brother in the famous Jamieson brothers band, crashes into her world.
Garrett has hit rock bottom, and after calling in a few favors, he ends up working at the Sound Sync studio to learn the ropes of record producing. And he can't believe his luck when he discovers that Riley is an amazing singer. But Garrett is forced to use every trick in his arsenal to persuade Riley to record.
Sparks fly as Garrett finally meets his match. But in the heat of the moment, one stolen kiss changes everything.
Editorial Reviews
Children's Literature - Greta Holt
Garrett, oldest of the Jamieson brothers, reacts with anger and panic when the band breaks up. In her third and final book of the “Jamieson Brothers” series, Stanton shows readers inside Garrett’s mind, and they see that he has always been worried that he is less talented than his brothers. In addition, he feels betrayed and adrift because he is used to running things and getting his way. When Barry Goldman, owner of Sound Sync Studio, asks him to sit in on a recording session, Garrett is sure that he can reinvent himself as a record producer. But there is a problem. He takes the place of hard-working Riley Parks, a redhead hoping for the same recognition. Riley has had a tough life: her mother is a horror, having spent all of Riley’s college money; she must leave work constantly to take care of her younger brother and sister because her mother is irresponsible; and she suffers from the trauma she endured when her mother pushed her to be on the television show “Chart Toppers” when she was only thirteen. She was a phenomenal contestant, but the pressures of show business were too much. Embarrassed, Riley no longer wants to sing. Enter Garrett, determined to find the next great singer. As luck has it, he hears Riley sing. The struggle is on: two strong personalities pulling in opposite directions. Garrett wants to produce Riley’s records, while Riley has no intention of singing seriously again. Love happens, Garrett changes, and Riley is saved in spite of herself. Fans of the series will enjoy the story and the culmination of the Jamieson saga. Reviewer: Greta Holt; Ages 12 up.VOYA, April 2015 (Vol. 38, No. 1) - Jane Van Wiemokly
Five years ago, then thirteen-year-old Riley had a breakdown on stage while competing in a TV singing show and vowed never to sing again. Her pushy stage mom ripped her confidence to shreds. She now works in an entry-level job at a recording studio to learn behind the scenes. Garrett Jamieson, the oldest of three brothers, is floundering and resentful after their band disbands. He decides to learn the recording business from the other end of the microphone. After seeing an old tape of Riley singing, he immediately decides to produce her record, but Riley does not want to sing. Influencing her is her fear of rejection and not being good enough, her fiscally abusive and selfish mother, and her needy siblings. Garrett is determined to get her to sing and uses any stratagem to change her mind. Along the way, they fall for each other. This third book of the Jamieson Brothers trilogy has similar themes as the first two: boy meets girl from a different upbringing, troubled family life, and differing expectations. As with most romance stories, the characters come to understand and care for each other while navigating personal challenges. Riley keeps helping her dysfunctional family, to her own detriment, such as cosigning her mother’s car loan, which leads to her having to pay it. She is a likeable character who overcomes her problems by working through her fears. Garrett takes longer, but he too finds himself. Readers of light romance and the first two books will love this one. Reviewer: Jane Van Wiemokly; Ages 12 to 18.Product Details
- ISBN-13:
- 9780062272607
- Publisher:
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication date:
- 05/05/2015
- Series:
- Jamieson Brothers Series, #3
- Pages:
- 400
- Sales rank:
- 168,565
- Product dimensions:
- 5.31(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.90(d)
- Age Range:
- 14 - 17 Years
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