BACKSTAGE PASS The Complete Series Box Set: Review and Giveaway

Warning: Reading the Backstage Pass series will lead to endless hours of watching your favorite boy band videos on YouTube.

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About Backstage Pass: The Complete Series:

Five irresistible guys…five unforgettable romances

Step backstage with the guys of Seconds to Juliet—the hottest boy band to hit the scene in years—and the girls who capture their hearts. Super stardom has never been so sexy…

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My Thoughts

This series is for any teenage (or former teenage) fangirl or fanboy. It's for anyone who ever covered their walls with posters of their favorite bands. It's for readers who spent countless hours reading Teen, Bop, and Tigerbeat to get a glimpse into the lives of their favorite musicians.

Each book of the series compliments the one published before it. They are fun, entertaining, and "take me back to my teens" books. I love recommending them to my friends.

Aimee and the Heartthrob by Ophelia London

I completely adore this book. It's the first book of the Backstage Pass series. It took me back to my NKOTB fan-girl days and there might have been some of my present day Maroon 5 loving self that identifies with it too. If you are a fan of music and fun, swoon-worthy boys and kissing, then you will love this book.

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Mia and the Bad Boy by Lisa Burstein

I have immense love for Mia and Ryder. Their story is fun and innocently sexy. (Yes, that's a thing.) I love how Burstein infuses so much humor into her stories while filling up a small space in your heart. Reading Mia and the Bad Boy will make you laugh and smile and then laugh some more. It will make you want to eat a corn dog.

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Daisy and the Front Man by Rebekah L. Purdy

Daisy and the Front Man is the third novel of the Backstage Pass series and it is the first book by Rebekah L. Purdy that I’ve read. I’m always looking to read books by new-to-me authors and this book being part of a series that I adore is a bonus! I’ve fallen for this fun boy band series and was excited to read this book with the tag line “Hell hath no fury like a fangirl scorned…” I just knew it had to be good.

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Anya and the Shy Guy by Suze Winegardner

I have a crush on The Shy Guy. I have a crush on Will. I mean Matt. Yeah, Matt. Did you catch that?! Will is really Matt, Will's twin brother. When I first read that, I was all "What the what?" How did that happen? How can Matt pull it off? Who is in on the switch and how long can he keep it up the charade? Anya and the Shy Guy gives readers a little twist to The Backstage Pass series and it adds to the fun. I loved it!

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Abby and the Cute One by Erin Butler

We get to meet the youngest member of Seconds to Juliet and understand the pressures he experiences as the remaining "available" member of the band. Nathan may be the young one, but he is in no way naive to ways of the music world and media popularity. A fun book to complete the series. 

Enter the Backstage Pass Giveaway:

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Fall in love with Backstage Pass: The Complete Series during the Release Week Blitz!

From December 5-9, 2016, Entangled TEEN is celebrating the release of Backstage Pass: The Complete Series with a release week blitz, and we wanted to share in the fun with you! 

Check out this excerpt from book #2 in the Backstage Series that makes our hearts go pitter patter:

“If I agree to pretend to be your girlfriend,” she said, attempting to gain some power back, “we need rules.”

Ryder laughed. His eyes met hers. “Like?”

“No kissing.”

“Just kissing?” Ryder asked with a sly smile.

“No anything,” Mia spurted, her blood heating, climbing like the mercury in a thermometer.

Release Week Blitz Schedule:

Monday, December 5th:

Sara on Quesarasera Book Blog - Spotlight Post

Tuesday, December 6th:

Riki on Miss Riki - Spotlight Post

Jessica on OMG Reads - Spotlight Post

Book Boyfriend Battle Facebook Party @ 8-10 pm EDT

Wednesday, December 7th:

Alyssa on Pucks And Paperbacks - Spotlight Post

Thursday, December 8th:

Nicole on Nicole's Book Musings - Spotlight

Sharon on Coffee Lover's Heart - Spotlight

Friday, December 9th:

Melissa on Book Lovers Hangout - Review

Joli on Actin' Up with Books - Review

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About Backstage Pass: The Complete Series:

Five irresistible guys…five unforgettable romances Step backstage with the guys of Seconds to Juliet—the hottest boy band to hit the scene in years—and the girls who capture their hearts. Super stardom has never been so sexy… Join the fandom. Just click the button. Aimee and the Heartthrob by Ophelia London Mia and the Bad Boy by Lisa Burstein Daisy and the Front Man by Rebekah L. Purdy Anya and the Shy Guy by Suze Winegardner Abby and the Cute One by Erin Butler

Want to Read More? Pre-order Backstage Pass: The Complete Series (Backstage Pass, #1-5) Today!

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Backstage Pass Series

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

The Backstage Pass series

Aimee and the Heartthrob 

by Ophelia London 

Publication Date 4/14/15

Published by: Entangled Crush

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He never noticed her before, but now she's all he can see…

Miles Carlisle is every teen girl’s fantasy. His rugged good looks and exotic British accent have helped catapult his boy band, Seconds to Juliet, to super-stardom. But after two disastrous and very public breakups, Miles isn’t interested in dating just any girl; he wants The One. And the only girl he’s interested in is not only his best friend’s little sister―and off-limits―but won’t even give him the time of day…

As a kid, Aimee Bingham ‫   had a huge thing for Miles…until he made fun of her for always tagging along. Now that she’s outgrown both him and her pigtails, the prospect of spending two weeks on tour with the childhood crush who broke her heart isn’t exactly enticing. Except now Miles seems interested. Very interested. And no matter how hard Aimee tries to resist him, her crush is definitely making a comeback.

 But everyone knows that falling for a heartthrob is a backstage pass to heartbreak…

AND

Mia and the Bad Boy 

by Lisa Burstein 

Publication Date 5/19/15

Published by Entangled Crush

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This good girl’s about to meet her match…
Ryder Brooks is living the dream—he’s famous, loved by millions of girls, and miserable. All he really wants is to write his own music, not Seconds to Juliet’s sugary sweet pop. In order to do that, though, the “bad boy” of the band will have to play by the rules. And that includes behaving with his new—and super cute—über-good-girl tutor.

Mia Reyes is in fangirl heaven. Tutoring her favorite member of her favorite band? It’s a dream come true…until it turns into a complete nightmare. Ryder is nothing like she thought. He’s crude, arrogant, and pretty much a total jerk. And the worst part? She’s roped into pretending to be his girlfriend so that no one finds out he’s being tutored. Fake kisses, plenty of PDA, and even sharing his hotel room…

But sometimes even the baddest of bad boys needs a little redemption.

Why I'm Waiting

• I've been known to fangirl over a certain favorite band, so I can see the appeal of having a crush on the members of this fictional band
• A favorite author, Lisa Burstein, has a book in the series
• There are 3 more books in the series and I'll have the opportunity to discover some new-to-me authors
• I enjoy reading companion novels
• The books just seem like they will be a lot of fun to read: music, humor, kissing, cute boys - sounds like a good time to me!

It's Release Week: THE REALITY O by Candy Sloane/Lisa Burstein

The Reality O, in Five Words

Hilarious- this is by far the funniest book I’ve ever written.

Sexy- When you get um…er excited reading over scenes you’ve read way more than once as you edit you know it’s damn sexy.

Witty-The one-liners in this go on and on.

Current- I wanted to take something that is everywhere right now- reality TV- and flip it on its head, or private parts in this case.

HOT- Try not wanting Scott the hero, to pay you a visit late at night, just try.

The Reality O

by Candy Sloane/Lisa Burstein

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Comedy/Erotic Romance

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About a year ago a book titled Sneaking Candy was released. It was about a creative writing graduate student (Candice Salinas) and her erotic romance author alter-ego (Candy Sloane). Readers fell in love with Candy and so did author Lisa Burstein. 

Lisa fell so much in love SHE WROTE A BOOK as Candy Sloane.

The Reality O is Candy Sloane's first standalone debut erotic romance novel, but it may not be her last...

Fifteen Contestants, Twelve Episodes & One Chance to Rock Her World

When my best friend Allie posted about my need for an inaugural O on a prominent dating website it was meant to be a joke.

A joke she was supposed to delete.

But her post started an internet and media frenzy and, when I was offered fifty thousand dollars to star in my own reality competition show, I had no choice but to say yes.

The show was supposed to help me meet a carnal companion who could finally bring me to climax.
Unfortunately, the one person I want to win the undying allegiance of my, well, you know, can’t be in the running at all.

Now in an L.A. mansion with fifteen very persuasive contestants vying for my attention and one undeniably sexy Production Assistant secretly getting it all the word ACTION has a whole new meaning…

Author's Note: This book is about sex. There are men kissing women, women kissing women, and men kissing lady parts. It is not meant for readers under eighteen, or my mother.

You certainly don't have to read Sneaking Candy before you read The Reality O, but if you would like to it's $0.99 right now on all e-book platforms! 

Find more information about Sneaking Candy here!

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About the Author

https://twitter.com/CandySloane

Candy Sloane is an erotic romance author and the fictional creation of Lisa Burstein from the New Adult Novel Sneaking Candy. The Reality O is her debut novel.

Lisa Burstein is the author of the Young Adult Novels: Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie, and the New Adult Novels & Novellas: Sneaking Candy, The Next Forever, The Possibility of Us, and Again. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her very patient husband, a neurotic dog and two cats. 

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Thank you for joining us in the promotional event for The Reality O by Candy Sloane, aka Lisa Burstein, hosted by Wordsmith Publicity.  

Cover Reveal: THE REALITY O by Lisa Burstein

Thank you for joining us in the cover reveal for The Reality O by Candy Sloane, aka Lisa Burstein, hosted by Wordsmith Publicity. Take a look at the cover, the (hilarious) excerpt, and let us know what you think!

The Reality O

by: Candy Sloane/Lisa Burstein

Publication Date: February 26, 2015

Age Group: Adult

Genre: Comedy/Erotic Romance

Add The Reality O on GoodReads

About a year ago a book titled Sneaking Candy was released. It was about a creative writing graduate student (Candice Salinas) and her erotic romance author alter-ego (Candy Sloane). 

Readers fell in love with Candy and so did author Lisa Burstein. 

Lisa fell so much in love SHE WROTE A BOOK as Candy Sloane.

The Reality O is Candy Sloane's first standalone debut erotic romance novel, but it may not be her last...

Fifteen Contestants, Twelve Episodes & One Chance to Rock Her World

When my best friend Allie posted about my need for an inaugural O on a prominent dating website it was meant to be a joke.

A joke she was supposed to delete.

But her post started an internet and media frenzy and, when I was offered fifty thousand dollars to star in my own reality competition show, I had no choice but to say yes.

The show was supposed to help me meet a carnal companion who could finally bring me to climax.

Unfortunately, the one person I want to win the undying allegiance of my, well, you know, can’t be in the running at all.

Now in an L.A. mansion with fifteen very persuasive contestants vying for my attention and one undeniably sexy Production Assistant secretly getting it all the word ACTION has a whole new meaning…

Author's Note: This book is about sex. There are men kissing women, women kissing women, and men kissing lady parts. It is not meant for readers under eighteen, or my mother.

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You certainly don't have to read Sneaking Candy before you read The Reality O, but if you would like to it's FREE right now on all e-book platforms!

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About the Author

https://twitter.com/CandySloane

Candy Sloane is an erotic romance author and the fictional creation of Lisa Burstein from the New Adult Novel Sneaking Candy. The Reality O is her debut novel.

Lisa Burstein is the author of the Young Adult Novels: Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie, and the New Adult Novels & Novellas: Sneaking Candy, The Next Forever, The Possibility of Us, and Again. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her very patient husband, a neurotic dog and two cats. 

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Book Blast: AGAIN by Lisa Burstein

I'll take any opportunity I can to share Lisa Burstein's books. I'm also known for giving away copies of her books to readers because I want them to read her stories and know her characters. Today I am taking part in the AGAIN book blast organized by FlirtySubsPR. 

Why I love this book:

"One thing I love about Again is how the characters are realistically vulnerable. They make decisions that aren't always for the best. Kate and Carter are not just flawed, they are real. . . . . More than anything though, Kate and Carter, through all their ups and downs, let readers understand and accept that we are all just works in progress."

 

Age Group: NA/Adult

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Release Date: 9/22/14

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How far would you go for a second chance?

 Eleven years after flunking out of college, Kate has finally hit rock-bottom. Losing her job and boyfriend in one drunken night, she’s determined to fix her life by going back to the moment when she let partying and sex take over and do things right. At twenty-nine, she heads back to freshman year of college, with a catch.

 Pretending she's nineteen with a new roommate and full class schedule is easy. When she meets her shy, sexy and seven-years-younger RA Carter, following her self-imposed sobriety and celibacy rules is proving to be anything but.

 A senior enduring years of regret, Carter is more than ready to graduate. He’s anxious to move on from the party his freshman year where he witnessed his frat brothers about to commit a sexual assault. Instead of doing the right thing and stepping in, he looked the other way and left. His guilt has made for a lonely four years.

 When he meets the new freshman on his floor, spunky and confident Kate, he wonders if his time as an outcast has finally come to an end.

 Kate and Carter’s growing friendship and undeniable attraction make it harder to hide the demons from their respective pasts. But when their secrets are finally revealed, will their chance at starting over together still be there?

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About Lisa Burstein

Lisa Burstein is the author of the Young Adult Novels: Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie, and the New Adult Novels & Novellas: Sneaking Candy, The Next Forever & The Possibility of Us. She is also a contributor to the essay collection, Break These Rules: 35 Young Adult Authors On Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Being Yourself. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her very patient husband, a neurotic dog and two cats. Again is her self-publishing debut.

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Review: AGAIN by Lisa Burstein

AGAIN

by Lisa Burstein

Publication Date: September 22, 2014

Age Group: NA/Adult

Pages: 252

Source: Wordsmith Publicity/Purchased

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 How far would you go for a second chance?

Eleven years after flunking out of college, Kate has finally hit rock-bottom. Losing her job and boyfriend in one drunken night, she’s determined to fix her life by going back to the moment when she let partying and sex take over and do things right. At twenty-nine, she heads back to freshman year of college, with a catch.

Pretending she's nineteen with a new roommate and full class schedule is easy. When she meets her shy, sexy and seven-years-younger RA Carter, following her self-imposed sobriety and celibacy rules is proving to be anything but.

A senior enduring years of regret, Carter is more than ready to graduate. He’s anxious to move on from the party his freshman year where he witnessed his frat brothers about to commit a sexual assault. Instead of doing the right thing and stepping in, he looked the other way and left. His guilt has made for a lonely four years.

When he meets the new freshman on his floor, spunky and confident Kate, he wonders if his time as an outcast has finally come to an end.

Kate and Carter’s growing friendship and undeniable attraction make it harder to hide the demons from their respective pasts. But when their secrets are finally revealed, will their chance at starting over together still be there?

My Thoughts

When I first read the synopsis of Again, I was excited that it was a story about second chances (those are some of my favorites) and I wanted to see how Kate was going to pull off the charade of being a nineteen year old college freshman when she was twenty-nine. Just throw on some tights and boots and she will fit right in! Aside from her young appearance, she doesn't act like a twenty-nine year old would (or should?), and there were many times that I forgot she was supposed to be twenty-nine, so she convinced me!

What I love so much about Again are the characters. Each one is unique and interesting in their own way. While the main story is about Kate and Carter, their friends and roommates, Dawn, Tristan, and Veronica, have their own stories and we get to know them on more that just a surface level. Given that Again is not a long novel (only 252 pages), to be able to have such well developed supporting characters is a testament to the author's writing.

Another thing I love about Again is how the characters are realistically vulnerable. They make decisions that aren't always for the best. Kate and Carter are not just flawed, they are real. They have hang-ups, doubts, and moments (or years) of self-loathing, but they also have moments of self-awareness and are forgiving of themselves and others. More than anything though, Kate and Carter, through all their ups and downs, let readers understand and accept that we are all just works in progress. 

Again addresses a topic that I've yet to encounter in many books and that is the passive bystander. Carter is witness to the moments leading up to an assault and instead of trying to stop it from happening, he walks away. I wouldn't go as far as saying that this is an "issue book" but it does open up the lines for a much needed dialogue.*


Whether readers are just now discovering Lisa Burstein through her self-published debut or they are devoted fans who seek out her books (like I do), Again will leave them begging for more. I loved it so much, it's a book I want all of my friends to read. I've already purchased and gifted copies to five of them (and convinced a few others to read it too)!

*The day after I finished Again, the university where I am employed sent out a notice for "Bystander Intervention Training." I don't think this is a coincidence, but an acknowledgment that the time has come for us to accept the responsibility for the safety of others.

Disclaimer:  I received this e-ARC from Wordsmith Publicity in exchange for my honest review.  I was not compensated in any way other than the e-ARC provided. I have also purchased a final copy of this title for my personal library. Thoughts and opinions are my own.

About Lisa Burstein

 

Lisa Burstein is the author of the Young Adult Novels: Pretty Amy and Dear Cassie, and the New Adult Novels & Novellas: Sneaking Candy, The Next Forever & The Possibility of Us. She is also a contributor to the essay collection, Break These Rules: 35 Young Adult Authors On Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Being Yourself. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her very patient husband, a neurotic dog and two cats. Again is her self-publishing debut.

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