Daisy Jones & the Six meets Colton Gentry's Third Act in For One Night Only, an irresistible romance from Jessica James. Valerie Quinn and Caleb Sloane were two-fifths of the Glitter Bats, their pop punk high school band that went viral and made them famous. Valerie and Caleb also sneakily dated while the band was on tour, but their relationship ended in their early 20s, breaking up the Glitter Bats and leaving bandmates Keeley, Riker, and Jane resentful.
The former friends followed different career paths and haven't spoken in six years, but then Valerie, who transitioned to acting, ends up in the headlines again after being falsely accused of cheating with a fellow actress on her current television show. Desperate to rehab her image so that the show will be renewed for another season, Valerie decides to reach out to the Glitter Bats about a reunion concert.
Caleb and the others agree, so they spend the summer rehearsing and playing together again for their big night. But the band members find their lingering tensions difficult to navigate--especially when fan rumors spread that CalErie (worst ship name ever) is back together again. Valerie, eager for any press attention that will convince her network to save her show, convinces Caleb to lean into the rumors and flirt with her in public.
For One Night Only is clever, immersive, and tons of fun. James conveys the story through both Caleb's and Valerie's points-of-view, as well as through extracts from Glitter Bats fan forums, news articles, and tweets. Perfect for fans of second-chance romances or celebrity encounters, For One Night Only is a sneak peek into a glamorous world and a sexy, tumultuous relationship. --Jessica Howard, freelance book reviewer and former bookseller