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There’s something irresistible about a rockstar romance. The energy, the passion, the fame, and—let’s be real—the brooding bad boys and feisty heroines who challenge them at every turn. Whether it’s a second chance at love, a whirlwind romance on tour, or a steamy backstage rendezvous, these stories are packed with intensity, heart, and a whole lot of swoon-worthy moments. Steamy rockstar romance books are for the dreamers, the music lovers, and the hopeless romantics who can’t resist the allure of a tortured artist pouring their soul into every lyric.
At the core of this trope is the magnetic pull between a rockstar and their love interest. Sometimes, it’s the girl next door who gets caught up in the glitz and chaos of fame. Or the journalist who’s assigned to cover the world’s hottest band and unexpectedly falls for the lead singer. Maybe it’s an enemies-to-lovers spark igniting backstage, or the angsty, second-chance heartbreak of lovers who lost their way but never stopped loving each other. And let’s not forget the ultimate forbidden attraction—falling for the bandmate, the bodyguard, or the best friend’s sister. No matter how the love story unfolds, one thing’s for sure: it’s going to be an emotional, passion-fueled ride.
These rockstar romance books are packed with unforgettable stories. From gritty, tattooed musicians to the unexpected soft-hearted rockers who only have eyes for her. These books will have you staying up late, swooning over sexy stage performances, and dreaming of your own backstage pass.
Grab your headphones, press play on your favorite love song, and get ready to dive into these heart-thumping romances!
Steamy Rockstar Romance Books

Jordan Reclaimed by Scarlett Cole
Aleksandra Artemov ticks all the ballet boxes. Prepping since birth for classical ballet. Compulsive control over the food she eats. Principal dancer at The National Ballet of Canada. She craves Jordan. Everything about him should terrify her. His size, his tattoos, his hard rock edge. But he doesn’t. He stirs her very soul.

Dirty Like Me by Jaine Diamond
Struggling barista Katie Bloom doesn’t even know who Jesse Mayes is until she inadvertently wins the coveted role of his hot new girlfriend in his latest music video. Then Jesse makes Katie a tantalizing offer: act as his girlfriend for six weeks while he promotes his new album. The only catch? Their sizzling make-out sessions will be for the cameras only.

Rockstar Daddy’s Second Chance by Kelly Thomas
Cass Wild was my first love, my first heartbreak—my everything. I left so he could chase his dream of becoming a rockstar, even though it broke my heart. But when my daughter sneaks backstage to meet her idol… I come face-to-face with a past I was forced to bury. Cass wants answers—and his daughter. Moving into his oceanfront home so they can bond is torture. Every stolen glance sets me on fire.

Wonderlust by B.L Wilde
Natasha White has always been unlucky in love. Her new boss is sexy, damaged, and insatiable, but Natasha has been a fan since she was a young girl. Conflicted by her emotions, she begins a love/hate relationship with the egotistical rock star. Alex’s intentions toward her are clear from the moment they meet, but Natasha isn’t about to run from one emotionless connection to another.

Between Never and Forever by Brit Benson
Savannah Shaw used to be my biggest weakness. As kids, she’d tease me with a mischievous grin at school, then crawl through my window with tear-stained cheeks at night. I broke every rule for her, and that’s why I lost her the first time. Now, out of nowhere, Savannah comes crashing back into my life. Maintaining the distance between us is imperative, but I’ve never been good at staying away from her.

How to Love a Rockstar by D.E. Haggerty
No one is more surprised than me when Dylan walks into a wall the first time he catches sight of me. Even more surprising? He immediately asks me out. Dylan may be a smoking hot rockstar, but he’s also the boy who humiliated me in high school. Worse yet? He doesn’t remember me! He’s beyond crazy if he thinks I’ll ever date him. But Mr. Persistent isn’t getting the message.

How to Seduce a Rockstar by Arabella Quinn
I’ve got a million reasons to steer clear of Talia Bennett, the girl who gave me the surprise awakening of my life. Aside from my chaotic rock and roll lifestyle and the thousands of miles between us, she’s all about settling down when I’m allergic to commitment. So why can’t I keep my distance from her? When it comes to Talia, I just can’t resist. I need to make her mine.

Midnight Stage by Sheridan Anne
Ezra Knight is the biggest rockstar to ever walk the planet, but before he belonged to the world, he belonged to me. He was my brother’s best friend, my soulmate and protector, and when their band—Demon’s Curse—took off, so did he. But one phone call changed it all. And when Lenny Davidson—the head of Louder Records—calls to offer you the world, you scoop it up with both hands.

Ruined by Marie Rae
He’s got the world at his feet. I’ve got dime store shoes, two sizes too small. A shared viral moment propelled me headfirst into his world. And now my dream to make it on Broadway depends on him. All I have to do is exist in his world for six months. Easy right? What have I got to lose? Everything it would seem, including my heart.

My Secret Rockstar by Ellen Young
When my boss handed me the biggest marketing campaign of my career, I was ready to crush it. Then came Marco Rossini—cocky, infuriating, and way too sexy for my sanity. The “manager” of the band I’m promoting knows how to push my buttons. Turns out he’s the band’s rockstar frontman, filthy rich — and dating is strictly off-limits for him. The cherry on top? Now I’m pregnant…

Five Summers by Eve Campbell
The task was simple. Finish school, get discovered, and then I’d have it all. The fame, the money, and the hordes of groupies. That was until I noticed Poppy Reeves, the girl who lived two doors down. All these years, and I can’t believe I never saw her. Now, I have to choose – Do I follow my heart or stick to my plans?

Played by the Rockstar by Christina Hovland
Cedric “Linx” Lincoln is a certified rock star. Bassist for the hugely popular rock band, Dimefront, he’s in Denver while the band is on hiatus a-freaking-gain. He’s looking for something—anything—to keep him occupied until they can all get back to making music. When he saunters into his friend’s bar, he finds the perfect diversion. Becca’s presence is a breath of fresh air.

Tattooed Memories by L. Ann
She made my past bearable, kept me sane long enough to drag myself out of the hell I lived in. I repaid her by breaking her heart and leaving her behind. But now she’s back and, even though I know I should stay away from her, I can’t. The problem is by forcing Harper to become part of my life … it might just get one of us killed.

Electric Touch by Chris Reilly
Looking for someone new is definitely not in my plans. Then a beautiful stranger kisses me for a bet, and she leaves me reeling. Adrestia is a college professor. We shouldn’t work, we’re complete opposites. She’s beautiful, smart, and has a unique way of living life to the fullest. The more I get to know her, the more I realise falling for someone new, is possible.

Finding Home by Lauren Rowe
I’m Caleb “C-Bomb” Baumgarten, the bad boy drummer of Red Card Riot. After tragedy strikes, I get the bright idea to hire my daughter’s remaining lifeline, her “Auntie Aubbey,” as my live-in nanny in her small town. I’m determined not to give in to my white-hot attraction to Aubrey, since I need her to testify on my behalf at an upcoming custody hearing and certify my sobriety.

Hot Mess by Jaine Diamond
Her name was Danny. I thought she was The One. But then I lost her. And I never thought I’d see her again. Now… I’m a mess. I’ve had my heart broken—more than once—and my band’s broken up.
I’ve sworn to myself that I’ll never fall in love again. Time to focus on new music and my new band.
But then there she is. Standing in the rain, looking at me. My dream girl. My destiny… Danny.

ENDLESS by Kaylene Winter
Zoey Pearson was my perfect muse and showered me with a love I never thought I deserved, then tore it all away. One moment, we were everything; the next, I was left with nothing. Her betrayal became my fuel. Every heartbreak anthem I wrote catapulted my band, Less Than Zero, into legendary status. But no amount of fame or success could fill the void she left behind.

Seduced by Cari Quinn
Lead guitarist Nick Crandall formed his band Oblivion with his best friends, lead singer Simon Kagan and bassist Deacon McCoy. After their original drummer got kicked out for drug use, Deacon finds them someone new. Two new someones. And one is a chick. A hot, possibly taken chick who makes Nick forget his reasons for wanting back his old band.

Breaking Giants by L.M. Halloran
When I meet Julian Ashburn, the reclusive frontman of indie-rock legends Breaking Giants, I do what any sane woman would do. Embarrass myself, then insult him. Because you only live once, right? Besides, keeping my distance from the enigmatic, songwriting genius is an act of self-preservation. Julian is dangerous—a pool of kerosine to my pyromaniac. I have a weakness for broken men.

Starstruck by Alexandra Lee
After a tragic car accident leaves Lennon Thorne’s world flipped on its axis, she no longer recognizes the life she’s living. Until she ends up in the bed of Baxter James, the world’s most famous, and notorious, rockstar. He’s seven years older, signed to the record label she works at, and the last person she should get involved with.

Bitter Beats by Gina Azzi
Our arrangement is simple. I pay off McKenna’s tuition in exchange for her pretending to be my girlfriend to soften my bad boy, rockstar reputation. But my wholesome, down-on-her-luck significant other is more than I bargained for. As days turn into weeks, mocking her dull sweaters, type-A personality traits, and boring social life morphs into a possessive need and a hot desire I can’t ignore.

Remember Us This Way by C.R. Jane
They are idols to millions worldwide. To everyone else, they’re unattainable rockstars, the music gods who make up The Sound of Us. But to me? They’ll always be the boys I lost. I broke all our hearts when I refused to follow them to L.A., convinced I would only bring them down. Years later, after I’ve succumbed to a monster, and my life has become something out of a nightmare, they are back.

Devil In The Detail by Alannah Carbonneau
He’s on his way to being this decade’s hottest rockstar. I’m nearly homeless, working two jobs just to keep the roof over my head and the ramen in my belly. He proposes a deal I can’t resist. He’ll cover my cost of living—this will let me ditch one of my jobs while significantly cutting my hours at the second. I’ll have time to study, and better yet, sleep. The only thing is, I have to act as his doting girlfriend.

Trust by Stacy Stone
My best friend, my first love, left me and our small town behind when he went off to pursue his rock star dreams. My reasons for seeking him out now have nothing to do with romance. But that gets harder and harder to remember while he’s here, looking at me like he wants me. This isn’t a fairy tale, though. I know the girl next door and the sexy rocker never get a happily ever after. Right?

Rocked by Eli by Ava Becker
Scarlet was never meant to intersect my rockstar lifestyle. I didn’t know who she was: golf prodigy, social media darling, and heir to a political dynasty. When I lock eyes with this graceful beauty singing my songs during a concert, her joyful spirit draws me like an irresistible melody. But fate plays a cruel game on our dreams of forever. A surprise pregnancy casts an ominous shadow.

Love on the Rocks by Kay Harris
Dani Roberts is a humble park ranger with a dark relationship past. To avoid dealing with her future, she hits the road for a little adventure. In a lonely cafe in the middle of the nowhere Nevada she runs into two rock stars. She has no intention of hooking up with either of them, but when disaster strikes, one of these rockers snags her heart.

Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin by Mariana Zapat
With no job opportunities pounding on her door, an ex-boyfriend she would still like to castrate, and no end in sight to moving out of her parents’ house in Dallas… it would be dumb to say no to the chance of a lifetime. Two bands, three continents, one tour. Spending the next ninety-plus days with three beloved idiots and eight complete strangers shouldn’t be a big deal, right?

Rockstar by Lauren Rowe
In one night, Violet crawled under my skin and into my bloodstream. She tattooed her name across my chest and between my legs. She became my muse. And then she was gone. Now, months later, here she is again. And in a twist I never saw coming, it turns out Violet is totally off-limits to me. My brain tells me to walk away from her ultraviolet radiation, but my heart can’t stop.

Groupie by C.M. Stunich
Ten words. One text. That’s what it took to change the whole world. A crumpled concert ticket. A chance encounter. That’s what it takes to start all over again. Five rockstars. One girl. Six dark hearts, six withered souls. But can one broken person really put another back together again? And is a cross-country tour the place to do it?

Midnight Blue by L.J. Shen
It should have been easy. I needed the money. I signed the contract. World tour. Three months. Four Continents. One hundred shows. My name is Indigo Bellamy, and I sold my soul to a tattooed god. Problem was, my soul wasn’t enough for Alex Winslow. He ended up taking my body, too. Then he took my heart. Then he took my all.

Idol by Kristen Callihan
As lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. Now everything is in shambles. Until Liberty. She’s grouchy, a recluse —and kind of cute. Scratch that. When I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name.

Rock the Heart by Michelle A. Valentine
For the last four years, good girl Lane has regretted breaking up with Noel Falcon. She thought she was sensible when she told him his dreams of being a rock star would get him nowhere, but now that he’s a rock god and her career is stagnant, she realizes just how wrong she was. When Noel hires the marketing company where Lane is an intern, she’s forced to see him again.

Beat by Vi Keeland
I was stuck between a rock(star) and a hard place. At fifteen, his poster hung on my bedroom wall. At twenty-five his body hovered over mine. Every girl’s fantasy became my reality. I was dating a rockstar. Yet I was slowly falling for another man. The problem was—the two men—they shared a tour bus. I’ll tell you what happens. Things get ugly.

Music of the Heart by Katie Ashley
For Abby Renard, the plan was supposed to be simple—join her brothers’ band on the last leg of their summer tour and decide if she’s finally ready for the limelight by becoming its fourth member. Of course, she never imagined stumbling onto the wrong tour bus at Rock Nation would accidentally land her in the bed of Jake Slater, the notorious womanizing lead singer of Runaway Train.

Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
Brian Sinclair has been grappling with a creative block—unable to compose music for months. But when he tumbles into bed with the uninhibited Myrna, he hears exquisite guitar riffs and finger-burning solos in his mind in the midst of their passionate embraces. But how is he going to convince Myrna that he’s not looking for a one-tour score? Instead, this rocker’s interested in finding his forever.
Whether you’re here for the angst, the steamy chemistry, or the exhilarating world of fame and music, rockstar romance books have a way of pulling you in and never letting go. These love stories prove that behind the flashing lights and sold-out concerts, even the biggest rockstars have their own struggles, vulnerabilities, and—most importantly—the capacity to love fiercely.
Each of these books offers a unique take on the rockstar romance trope. Whether you’re looking for a dark and edgy love story or something light, fun, and full of swoon-worthy moments, there’s a perfect rockstar romance waiting for you.
So, which one will you pick up first? Are you in the mood for a slow-burn connection, a second-chance romance, or a whirlwind love affair that burns bright and fast? No matter what you choose, one thing is certain—you’re in for an unforgettable ride. Now, go forth and fall in love with your next favorite rockstar!
Happy reading! 🎸💕