Johnny Be Good by Paige Toon
Series: Johnny Be Good #1
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Chick Lit
Pages: 448
Published By: Simon and Schuster on 6th June, 2013
Format: Paperback
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Book Synopsis:
If your boss was the hottest rock star on the planet, would you mix business with pleasure?
I’m Meg Stiles. This is my leaving party. And that song we’re making a mockery of? That’s written by one of the biggest rock stars in the world. And I’m moving in with him tomorrow.
Seriously! I am not even joking. Well, maybe I’m misleading you a little bit. You see, I haven’t actually met him yet . . .
No, I’m not a stalker. I’m his new PA. His Personal Assistant. And I am off to La-La Land. Los Angeles. The City of Angels – whatever you want to call it – and I can’t bloody believe it!
Celebrity PA to wild boy of rock Johnny Jefferson, Meg’s glam new life in sun-drenched LA is a whirlwind of showbiz parties and backstage passes. Cool, calm Christian, in town to write his famous friend’s biography, helps keep Meg’s feet firmly on the ground. But with Johnny’s piercing green eyes and a body Brad Pitt would kill for, how long will it be before she’s swept right off them again?
Book Review
I have read a number of Paige Toon books so far over the years, enjoyed them and have rated them between 3 and 4 stars. This one also falls into those ratings. You can easily read this book on the beach, by the pool on holiday, or sitting out at home in the summer.
I usually feel apprehensive about romance books over 400 pages, but I found this one surprisingly quick to read. This is one of Toon’s oldest books and it definitely felt like that whilst reading it. The first half hooked me immediately, but after the midpoint, the pace slowed, and some chapters felt like unnecessary filler.
I was instantly hooked by the rockstar ร personal assistant premiseโwho doesnโt love a troubled rockstar? However, at points even I have to admit he was getting on my nerves. Meg overall was a good FMC but there were points where she was being annoying and naรฏve but Christian’s character made up for that. I liked that the main characters are from the UK while the story is set in America, which really enhances the celebrity vibe of the plot.
I kind of had an idea on where the book ending was going and it’s what helped bump the rating up. Now, I knew this was the first book as part of a duology but I didn’t know how the book was going to lead into the second one… well I do now!
Yes, there are some criticisms that I’ve mentioned but I did not dislike the book. Reading Toon’s newer releases shows how her writing style has evolved and improved over time, but this older book still holds up well. If you’re in the mood for some rockstar vibes or just a romance in general, I think it’s worth giving this book a try and seeing what you think.
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