Lonely for You Only - (Lancaster Prep) by Monica Murphy

About the Book

"Young heiress Scarlett Lancaster is delighted when her father tells her he hired a famous pop star and former boy band member to play at her eighteenth birthday. But delight becomes utter disappointment when it turns out he wasn't talking about Harry Styles. No, Scarlett's dad hired Tate Ramsey, former lead singer of the band Five Car Pileup, who hasn't been popular for years. Tate, after years of alcohol- and drug-fueled partying, is sober and ready for a comeback. He is in top form at Scarlett's party and blows the audience away with his performance--though Scarlett herself still isn't impressed. But when they talk after he leaves the stage, their encounter ends in a kiss that surprises them both--and immediately goes viral. The viral kiss and the video of Tate singing at the party do wonders for both of their burgeoning careers. So after some careful negotiation, the two of them agree to start a fake relationship. But before long they discover their feelings might not be fake after all..."--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

From New York Times bestselling author and BookTok sensation Monica Murphy comes a swoon-worthy new-adult romance full of love songs.

Young heiress Scarlett Lancaster is delighted when her father tells her he hired a famous pop star and former boy band member to play at her eighteenth birthday. But delight becomes utter disappointment when it turns out he wasn't talking about Harry Styles. No, Scarlett's dad hired Tate Ramsey, former lead singer of the band Five Car Pileup, who hasn't been popular for years.

Tate, after years of alcohol- and drug-fueled partying, is sober and ready for a comeback. He is in top form at Scarlett's party and blows the audience away with his performance--though Scarlett herself still isn't impressed. But when they talk after he leaves the stage, their encounter ends in a kiss that surprises them both--and immediately goes viral.

The viral kiss and the video of Tate singing at the party do wonders for both of their burgeoning careers. So after some careful negotiation, the two of them agree to start a fake relationship. But before long they discover their feelings might not be fake after all ...

Review Quotes

"A new-adult romance about the roller coaster that is social media, the many sides of fame, and a fake relationship that quickly became real, Lonely for You Only is an angsty read from Monica Murphy."

-- "Harlequin Junkie"

"Murphy's exploration of new-adult characters figuring out who they are and what they want to be rings true, and the chemistry between them...will have readers cheering them on."

-- "Booklist"

"Addictive and utterly romantic. A must-read of 2024!"

-- "Samantha Young, New York Times bestselling author"

"Bestseller Murphy delivers an addictive new-adult romance between a former bad-boy pop star and an heiress with hidden depths...The result is a fun fake-dating setup replete with banter and sexual tension."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Monica Murphy books are guaranteed five-star reads. With addictive writing and lovable characters, her stories hold you captive from the first page to the last."

-- "Devney Perry, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author"

"Monica Murphy has the uncanny ability to yank at your heartstrings and leave them in tatters. Angsty, sexy, funny, and delicious--this is another slam dunk straight into my top three books this year!"

-- "L. J. Shen, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author"

"Monica's writing doesn't just blow me away. It owns me."

-- "Marni Mann, USA Today bestselling author"

"Passionate, sexy, and heartwarming, Lonely for You Only is a love story that captures the sizzling chemistry, playful moments, and breathless longing of falling in love."

-- "Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author"