ESX Series by Elizabeth Barone

Sex. Drugs. And... Boy Bands?! Koty Jackson is the wildly popular lead singer of the boy band ESX. Despite all of his fame, he desperately wants to be a rock star, playing arenas and partying at hotels. His agent says pop stars can’t cross over, though, and that Koty should be grateful for what he has. But when Koty meets Jett Costa, female lead singer of the indie garage rock band Perpetual Smile, everything changes... moreSex. Drugs. And... Boy Bands?! Koty Jackson is the wildly popular lead singer of the boy band ESX. Despite all of his fame, he desperately wants to be a rock star, playing arenas and partying at hotels. His agent says pop stars can’t cross over, though, and that Koty should be grateful for what he has. But when Koty meets Jett Costa, female lead singer of the indie garage rock band Perpetual Smile, everything changes. After losing her lover and bandmate to cancer, Jett needs a guitarist who doubles as a vocalist. Koty is prepared to prove himself to her and Perpetual Smile’s management, even if it means pissing off ESX’s manager and label. Jett thinks boy bands are lame, though, and she refuses to have anything to do with him. But the clock is ticking, and as both bands near the beginning of major tours, Koty and Jett have to figure out how to get it together—or they’ll lose everything they’ve built. less

He wants to get in her band. She wants to get away from herself. Koty Jackson wanted to be a rock star, not a singer in the boy band ESX. When he finds out that Jett Costa is looking for a new guitarist and vocalist for her band, Perpetual Smile, Koty is determined to get his demo to her label. But his agent thinks he’s crazy, and when he runs into Jett for a late-night television interview, she tells him that she’ll never allow him in her band. Jett Costa wasn’t looking for love... moreHe wants to get in her band. She wants to get away from herself. Koty Jackson wanted to be a rock star, not a singer in the boy band ESX. When he finds out that Jett Costa is looking for a new guitarist and vocalist for her band, Perpetual Smile, Koty is determined to get his demo to her label. But his agent thinks he’s crazy, and when he runs into Jett for a late-night television interview, she tells him that she’ll never allow him in her band. Jett Costa wasn’t looking for love. After losing the love of her life and the man who helped her build Perpetual Smile from the ground up, all she wants to do is get through their tour in one piece. She never thought she would let a boy band singer in her band—and she also didn’t think she would fall in love with him. Playing for You is a 75,000-word standalone novel. less

A Rock 'n' Roll Romance The race is on as Koty fights to discover whether he’s made it into Perpetual Smile. Koty is desperate to listen to the voicemail that could change his life. But ESX has responsibilities, and their manager is determined to keep Koty busy. Frenzied fans and starry-eyed stylists throw themselves in his way, too, and Koty is convinced that if he can’t listen to that voicemail, he won’t make it through the night... moreA Rock 'n' Roll Romance The race is on as Koty fights to discover whether he’s made it into Perpetual Smile. Koty is desperate to listen to the voicemail that could change his life. But ESX has responsibilities, and their manager is determined to keep Koty busy. Frenzied fans and starry-eyed stylists throw themselves in his way, too, and Koty is convinced that if he can’t listen to that voicemail, he won’t make it through the night. Delayed by Koty’s display in the airport, Jett makes her way to Phillip’s deathbed. Meanwhile, Perpetual Smile’s label and management team make a deal behind her back. Tempo is the fast-paced followup to Amplified , and is the second novella in the ESX series. less

Boy Band Pretty Boy Koty Jackson Wants Out. In his race to escape ESX, Koty has one chance only to prove himself to Perpetual Smile's front woman Jett Costa. One voicemail and one song could change everything for them both. Can they form an alliance to escape bad reputations and grief, or will they lose everything they've worked for? Bridge is the third novelette in the ESX series.