Chasing the Dream Series by Elizabeth Briggs

Just when I think things can’t get any worse...my ex shows up.This is it. Our one chance to make it big in the Battle of the Bands. We have to win.Except our bassist is missing. Guess who gets to track her down? That’s right, me. Because I’m the guy who’s always stuck fixing my band’s problems. And now my car won’t start. FML.As if I’m not having a bad enough night, my ex-girlfriend Alexis shows up too... moreJust when I think things can’t get any worse...my ex shows up.This is it. Our one chance to make it big in the Battle of the Bands. We have to win.Except our bassist is missing. Guess who gets to track her down? That’s right, me. Because I’m the guy who’s always stuck fixing my band’s problems. And now my car won’t start. FML.As if I’m not having a bad enough night, my ex-girlfriend Alexis shows up too. She offers to help me track down our rogue bassist, and with only hours before our band goes on stage, I can’t refuse.I haven’t seen Alexis since high school, but now she’s back with a sexy new attitude and fiery red hair to match. She broke my heart once, but she’s not getting away this time.Tonight I’m going to win—not just the Battle of the Bands, but the girl I never got over.This is a standalone novella in the Chasing The Dream series, set a month before More Than Music. less

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... moreClassical 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. less

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... moreThey'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. less

We’re enemies who will do anything to win...including each other.I did it. I landed a spot on a fashion design reality TV show. And dammit, I’m going to win.My good fortune continues when I meet a hot, tattooed English guy in a bar. But too many drinks leads to a night of embarrassment, and wow am I glad I’ll never see him again.Until the show starts and he’s on it too.Turns out Gavin Bennett, with his cocky grin and sexy accent, is my biggest competition... moreWe’re enemies who will do anything to win...including each other.I did it. I landed a spot on a fashion design reality TV show. And dammit, I’m going to win.My good fortune continues when I meet a hot, tattooed English guy in a bar. But too many drinks leads to a night of embarrassment, and wow am I glad I’ll never see him again.Until the show starts and he’s on it too.Turns out Gavin Bennett, with his cocky grin and sexy accent, is my biggest competition. I can’t decide if I want to kiss him or kill him. Or both. Definitely both.When the competition heats up, I convince him to pretend we’re sleeping together for the cameras. But as we get closer to the finale, our fake relationship becomes a little too real.Only one of us can win the show….and we might both end up heartbroken. less

She’s trying to be good. He loves it when she’s bad. 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... moreShe’s trying to be good. He loves it when she’s bad. 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. less

***Special 99c preorder price! Get it now before it goes up to full price!*** 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... more***Special 99c preorder price! Get it now before it goes up to full price!*** 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? The Chasing The Dream series: #0.5 More Than Exes - Kyle & Alexis's story #1 More Than Music - Jared & Maddie's story #2 More Than Comics - Hector & Tara's story #3 More Than Fashion - Julie & Gavin's story #4 More Than Once - Becca & Andy's story #5 More Than Distance - Carla & Ryan's story less