Eight years ago, Laney Lawson was obsessed with the biggest boyband at the time, Midnight Rush, and its gorgeous singer Deke Driscoll. But the band broke up, she grew up and moved on, and now she's a successful vet in her father's practice.
Adam quit his alter ego as Deke when his personal life fell apart. Now all he wants is solitude in the small town he now calls home. He runs a dog rescue and is happy to stay out of the limelight. He's finally caught the attention of his crush, the town vet, and they've just started dating when his band mates contact him about a reunion tour. He feels guilty for how things fell apart, but is he ready to risk his anonymity and his new relationship just for a chance to sing again?
This is a sweet clean romance with all the feels. I think we've all been there as teens, daydreaming about what would happen if a celebrity crush actually noticed is. This is that story with all the drama and fangirling. I like this author's writing and that a few of my favorite characters made cameo appearances in this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

After multiple attempts, I have decided to soft DNF this for the moment. I am unable to really get into the book and relate to the characters. I’m sorry!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

This is pure fun—a clever blend of second-chance romance and pop culture nostalgia. Jenny Proctor writes with heart and humour, and the story's energy never flags. It’s ideal for anyone who grew up with boybands and ever wondered, “What if?” It’s playful but also surprisingly sweet, with a romance that feels both fun and emotionally satisfying.

I've been waiting for this book and it did not disappoint! I loved the characters, so easy to read, I just couldn't put it down. I also clocked how Jenny wrote in some Hawthorne characters, which made me smile. Having lost my Mum to Cancer, I felt the heart tugs and it was all written so well, I just LOVED IT! Thank you Jenny Proctor! I will be not so patiently
waiting for your next one

3.5 stars

A cute story about what happens after stardom for a boy band member and the woman who was a huge fan back in the day.

I did like the focus on Adam's emotional healing and how he could reconcile his love of performing and his life now. He and Laney were sweet together, too. It was nice that they highlighted her love of them as a band and referenced how Laney felt like everything happening was fan fiction.

Overall a nice read and I wonder if there will be future books about the rest of the band.

a great fun read, what more do you want from a book… your childhood crush, love and puppies! you will fall in love with the characters and the storyline is so much fun and such an easy read

I love boybands and I adore dogs so I had high hope reading this book and it's fair to say it did not disappoint!
Laney captured my heart from the beginning, she is everything a main character should be, charming, funny, strong and sassy. And a total fangirl when she realises she's dating Adam who used to be in her favourite boyband. I found myself cheering and squealing along as Laney found out who Adam was and fell head over heals for Adam the dog rescuer.
I must also say Percy and Freddie will certainly live in my heart for a very long time! I cannot wait to read more from Jenny, I read this book in pretty much one sitting, and I'm disappointed in myself that I didn't savour it more! One of the best.

While extremely predictable from start to finish, sometimes you just neeed a good book where you know the author writes well and there will be a happy ending. A classic feel good book! Loved the vet dynamic!!! Have recommended this to friends

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

Jenny Proctor is a top tier author and I will continue to read everything she writes. One thing I love about her is she is nuanced. She treats the reader like they are smart. Not spoon feeding or babysitting the reader, rather letting the reader come to realize what is happening all on their own. I especially think she is skilled at weaving in Easter eggs from her other books without giving you a paragraph of explanation like some other authors I have read.

Now to this story in particular. Jenny Proctor is an all star at grounded celebrity romance. You don't feel thrown into a fake ritzy world, it all feels so human.

I adore Laney and Adam. Their awkward pre jitters that dissipate when they actually spend time together are so perfect. The way they handle each reveal of their pasts to one another is done with compassion and grace. I loved how tender they are with the truths that are presented to them. That's how a real relationship should be!

This book deals with some heavier topics, but all done with compassion and all serve the story and the romance.

Jenny Proctor is a must read. Trust me!

Content Warning: loss of a parent (cancer, past), grief, regret

Thanks to the author for the gifted title. All opinions are my own.

I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for a chance to read an advanced copy of this book. I thought this book was good. A little cheesy at times, but overall, good.

Such a cute, quick and easy read. Exactly what I needed. Such a fantastic story, great characters and a beautiful love story. I just fell in love with every single aspect of this book. I could not put it down once I started. Absolute delight.

This book is perfect for millennials growing up during the age of the boy bands. We all expected to grow up, meet our favorite member, fall madly in love, and live happily ever after. But what if it could actually happen?? The story was adorable and Proctor gave thought to what the process looks like for former teen idols who just want to move on with their lives. A truly cute story.

4/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-arc of this book.

What girl hasn't dreamed of their favorite boyband member professing their undying devotion for them? Surely it wasn't just me! Dr. Laney Lawson knows how I felt. She was one of Midnight Rush's biggest fans— and Deke was her favorite. But when Deke quit the band, he seemed to vanish into thin air. It's been years since the band last performed together.

Laney is a vet in the tiny town of Lawson Cove, and she's got a huge crush on the new guy in town, Adam Driscoll, who runs an animal rescue. And it's mutual. Which would be great, except that Adam has a secret that keeps him from getting close to anyone. He's Deke. Or he was. 

Will he reveal his past to his number one fan? And will he let his former bandmates convince him to come back for a reunion tour? You'll have to read this book to find out!

I love a celebrity romcom, and this was fun! I could totally see it as a movie playing in my head the entire time, so I expect to see it on a streaming service soon.

Laney and Adam are just darling together, and the addition of all the puppies and celebrities made it that much better!!

An okey book. Didn't quite fell for the story, or the characters or anything... I just read it and almost forgot what I read afterwards. Didn't impress me at all...

I have never read anything by this author, but I will definitely be looking out for this author! The pace was great and I was hooked from just a few pages in!

We have hot musicians, a little spice, and some puppies. What more could you want? This is a sweet and easy to read romance that every one who fangirled over a boy band once upon a time must read.

One of the things I like most about reviewing books is discovering authors that are new to me. I discovered Jenny Proctor books through the #sweaterweather series last Fall. So, I was excited to read one of her newest novels, Once Upon a Boy Band.
This story about a former boy band member who sought solitude from screaming fans in a small mountain community spoke to my BSB-loving heart. Following his departure from stardom, Adam has created a new form of normalcy with his own dog rescue facility sheltered in a small town community. He’s harboured a crush on his local vet, Laney who has no idea who he is. What he doesn’t know, is that Laney used to sleep beside his boy band photo for years.
When a former member of his band comes to him for a favour that involves him performing again, Adam has to weigh whether his stardom is worth loosing this new life and new love.
If you’re a boy band fan, you’ll want to pick up this novel!

This was such a great read! Very entertaining, and a lot of fun to lose myself in. the story-line was so unique, I couldn't put it down !