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Rock Bottom

by Cate Masters (Goodreads Author)

3.86 of 5 stars 3.86 · rating details · 7 ratings · 3 reviews

Can success trap you at Rock Bottom?

For rocker Jet Trently, success means playing the same platinum-selling hits ad nauseum. Philly rock journalist Billie Prescott thrives on covering the latest music releases. When her editor sends her to Malibu to cover Jet's reality dating show, Rock Bottom, her blog's success keeps her trapped there. Her life's at Rock Bottom too, unti...more

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Published June 20th 2011 by Lyrical Press, Incorporated (first published June 16th 2011)

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Mar 22, 2013 ARe Cafe rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Ms. Masters did such a good job showing us all the behind the scenes reality show business, the cattiness, jealousies, plotting and all the ugliness that can be turned into beauty once the cameras are on. The reality show had all the usual plots, including one contestant being eliminated every week… The only woman on set who moves Jet is Billie, and she is not supposed to be seen or heard once the cameras are rolling. Billie is a great heroine. She’s Philly tough, really loves and actually ‘gets...more

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Oct 31, 2011 Romancing the Book rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Review by Ivelisse: Ever watch one of those reality shows like on VHI called Rock of Love and ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes? I know I have because for me reality TV is not real. This story reminded me of just that.

Billie Prescott lives in Philadelphia, works for a magazine called Strung Out which is a wannabe Rolling Stones and she is a famous blogger. Her editor Everett decides he needs to spike his sales on the magazine and decides to send her half way across the US to Mali...more Review by Ivelisse: Ever watch one of those reality shows like on VHI called Rock of Love and ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes? I know I have because for me reality TV is not real. This story reminded me of just that.

Billie Prescott lives in Philadelphia, works for a magazine called Strung Out which is a wannabe Rolling Stones and she is a famous blogger. Her editor Everett decides he needs to spike his sales on the magazine and decides to send her half way across the US to Malibu, CA to do an expose on what goes on a dating reality show called Rock Bottom staring Jet Trently. She automatically despises the gig even though she has always had a "fan crush" on Jet and quickly realizes one of the reasons she is getting sent to California is because Everett does not want to continue their affair. Jet Trently is onto a second season of his dating reality show, which he really is not very enthused about. His only motivation to do the show is to try to get himself back out there again with his music. Little did he know it was going to lead to one of the best experiences of his life.

I was captivated by this story just from its blurb. I am a very big music fan and did watch Rock of Love so I found it very interesting to see how an author could make a story from that concept. And Cate Masters did it perfectly! One of the things I am very fond of when I read is the imagery authors try to portrait and Cate does it beautifully. The way she describes the scenery of the house, the hills and sand gives you a perfect picture in your mind. She showed just how important communication is in any relationship, just to say what is on your mind and not assume or guess what the other person might be feeling or thinking. The chemistry, tension and conflicts between the characters were written exceptionally well, made me keep turning the page to see how they were going to resolve some of their issues. She writes a perfect example of forbidden love….knowing you shouldn’t be with that particular person but just can’t deny it and have that inability to say no. It had just the right amount of steamy scenes as well, did not feel thrown in just for the sake of having one like some other stories I have read. Anyone who grew up in the 80’s will appreciate the music references in this book as well, had be nodding my head yes in more than one occasion lol. If you would like to read about a hot sort of Chris Cornell look-a-like (which BTW I used to lust after J) and how he finds his HEA this is the story for you.

Quote: "I want you. No one else. I can't sleep, I can't eat...When I'm not with you I feel hollow inside. Only you can fill me with what I need."(less)

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Aug 06, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Reality TV is taking over the world, and Rock Bottom, the reality show featuring a rock singer meeting women is Billie's latest assignment, much to her dismay. She has to deal with a bunch of snobby women competing for Jet's attention and affection, and not to mention, dealing with the singer himself.

No matter how many times Billie begs to be taken off this assignment and to come home, her boss doesn't let her. So she's got to stay t...more Originally posted at: http://longandshortreviews.blogspot.c...

Reality TV is taking over the world, and Rock Bottom, the reality show featuring a rock singer meeting women is Billie's latest assignment, much to her dismay. She has to deal with a bunch of snobby women competing for Jet's attention and affection, and not to mention, dealing with the singer himself.

No matter how many times Billie begs to be taken off this assignment and to come home, her boss doesn't let her. So she's got to stay there and suck it up. She's got a job to do, and she'd darn well better deliver! It's not easy listening to the contestants whine. She's got problems with someone getting into her cabin and messing around with her things, and she can't seem to stop thinking about Jet in a way that's more than just her job. Here comes trouble now!

Jet is sick and tired of the show, and he doesn't hide the fact at all. The first half of the book, Jet comes off as almost depressed, and closed off. He seems to have lost his way among the years, and I continuously wondered why. Of course it doesn't help that he's frustrated about not doing more with music instead of the dreaded show, but it seemed more to it than just that. Something about Billie made him feel more alive, but she had her reservations about him and kept her guard up, strictly professional. He wanted to break down the barriers of this reporter.

The path to Jet and Billie's happy ever after is a bit of a rocky one. Billie doesn't want to admit her feelings for Jet, and she dodges his feelings even though he sure they aren't one-sided. Then there's the fact that she's working at a story for the show, and his attention is supposed to be towards the contestants of the show -- and these ladies don't like the fact that Jet isn't giving them the time a day, other than what's required for the show. Though the story was off to a bit of a slow start, it picked up full steam after just a few chapters. I'm always intrigued with a novel that features a singer as the hero and heroine, and Rock Bottom hit the spot for me.

If you like contemporary stories with a sensuous romance, then add Rock Bottom to your list of books to read. It's fun, entertaining, and a great romance.

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Cate Masters has made beautiful central Pennsylvania her home for the past 20 years, but she’ll always be a Jersey girl at heart. Most days, she can be found in her lair, concocting a magical brew of contemporary, historical, and fantasy/paranormal stories with her cat Chairman Maiow and dog Lily as company. Look for her at http://catemasters.blogspot.com, and in strange nooks and far-flung corner...more

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