For Our Next Song, Jessica James
For Our Next Song, Jessica James
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For Our Next Song

Author: Jessica James

Narrator: Bailey Carr, Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Nicky Endres

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 01/13/2026


Synopsis

The decade-long friendship between two rock goddesses is thrust into the spotlight after their mutual desire strikes a perfect—and very public—chord.

For Glitter Bats keys player Jane Mercer, writing music helps tune out her self-doubt from a strict upbringing. Composing also distracts from her longtime feelings for her bandmate and best friend, Keeley, who Jane can’t pursue if she wants to keep her bisexuality out of the media. But when an incompetent percussionist quits mid–recording session on one of her major solo projects, there’s only one drummer to call to make the deadline.

Keeley Cunningham is determined to do what’s best for the newly-reunited Glitter Bats—including conceal her incurable attraction to Jane by keeping her distance. Still, when Jane asks for her help in the studio, Keeley drops everything to fill in. They collaborate harmoniously… until their repressed feelings crescendo into a massive argument about the band’s future that leaves them barely speaking.

As music forces Jane and Keeley into increasingly close proximity, the lingering tension finally ignites into the romance they’ve both been craving—and it’s hot, emotional, and fundamentally secret. But after an intimate moment is caught on camera, they’ll have to decide if their duet can survive its debut—both on and off stage.

About The Author

Jessica James is a writer who also loves going to concerts, baking family recipes, and exploring the Pacific Northwest with her spouse and dog. In addition to writing, Jessica has a passion for singing. She’s a mezzo-soprano with a BA in music and a healthy Broadway obsession, but, fortunately, she’s never been a rock star.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Sam’s Sapphic Reads on August 24, 2025

There was nothing necessarily wrong with For Our Next Song, but I felt like it lacked and that’s why it’s receiving a 3 star. None of the characters I loved and didn’t get enough from any of them to enjoy reading their POV. Keeley was a bit cheesy and just let Jane walk all over her in a sense, and J......more

Goodreads review by Bai on January 13, 2026

a big thank you to Berkley publishing and goodreads for providing me with a physical arc! this isn’t a bad book at all, but something was really lacking for me. i found myself just wanting to be done with the book rather than enjoying it in full. i understand that Keeley & Jane have been into each o......more

Goodreads review by ella (luniellar) on December 22, 2025

Rounding up a 3.5! We're back with the Glitter Bats! This story focused on Jane and Keeley's POV and while I was excited to be back, the first half of this was very dense to get through. Certain parts felt very info dump heavy and the plot was very predictable from the way it was set up. I don't thi......more

Goodreads review by KaseyG on January 13, 2026

Thank you to Berkley and PRH Audio for the gifted copy! Synopsis: Glitter Bats keyboardist, Jane, and drummer, Keeley, fight their attraction while working together on a music project. Thoughts: It was so fun to revisit the Glitter Bats! I love the vibes of this band and these characters. Jane and K......more

Goodreads review by Evelyn on November 30, 2025

this was so cute and i absolutely devoured it!! i loved jane and keelys dynamics and watching jane interact with her family and that whole plot line genuinely made me tear up. i felt so seen throughout this book. not to mention the banter was so peak!! i absolutely loved this and will definitely be......more


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Praise for Jessica James

"For Our Next Song is a pitch perfect rockstar romance featuring found family, queer joy, and a fictional band you'll be wishing you were front row for in real life. I loved Jane and Keeley and their friends-to-lovers energy as they finally let themselves give in to the feelings they've harbored for so long. For any romance—or music!—fan, Jessica James has written a sweet, sexy love story that hits all the right notes."—Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of Never Been Shipped

“Jessica James writes sapphic yearning that will make readers long for that first kiss—and then swoon into a tizzy when it finally happens. Sensual, sweet and pitch perfect, I am a Glitter Bats fan for life!” Rebekah Faubion, author of The Lovers and The Sun and the Moon

“Jessica James bursts onto the stage with For One Night Only, a sensational debut about first love, heartbreak, and getting your second chance while the whole world’s watching. Valerie and Caleb’s journey back to their music—and back to each other—had me grinning and kicking my feet ‘til the very last note.”—USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine

"Jessica James's rocking debut For One Night Only will have you in your Happily Ever After Era. Exes, and former bandmates, Valerie and Caleb fake date in perfect harmony, finally free to explore their old feelings and unspoken regrets. They light a spark on the page as much as they would if they were really on stage."—Jennifer Hennessy, author of Degrees of Engagement

"Get ready for the Glitter Bats to rock your world! With sizzling chemistry and a gripping second-chance romance that hooks you from the very first note, Jessica James has that unmistakable electric touch."—K. M. Enright, author of Mistress of Lies on For One Night Only

“Move over Taylor Swift, Valerie Quinn’s journey to reclaim her reputation and her true love is pitch-perfect! For One Night Only is an edgy, steamy romp right for anyone who likes a little backstage drama alongside their fizzy romance.”—Timothy Janovsky, author of The (Fake) Dating Game

“If you've ever wished for a romcom version of Daisy Jones and the Six, Jessica James's sparkling debut, For One Night Only, is everything you're looking for! Set in the world of punk pop, the book's cool vibes, music industry intrigue, and its captivating look at the trials and tribulations of chasing your rising star will have you hooked from the first page. Valerie and Caleb steal the spotlight on and off the stage, and their swoony second-chance romance will have readers screaming for an encore.”—Jenny L. Howe, author of On the Plus Side

"Fans of Ava Wilder and Daisy Jones & The Six will adore this sexy, starry-eyed, thrill of a romance! Jessica James wields both the celebrity fake-dating and exes-to-lovers tropes with imagination and expertise, leaving readers breathless and cheering for Valerie's and Caleb's immensely satisfying happily-ever-after. Nostalgic and heartfelt with all the rush of a stadium anthem, For One Night Only is a sparkling debut worthy of a world tour. I'm a Glitterbug for life!"—Courtney Kae, author of In the Event of Love

Julie and the Phantoms meets Daisy Jones and the Six in James’s glittery, glorious debut.”—Paste Magazine on For One Night Only

For One Night Only is the ultimate romance for music lovers.”—Culturess

“This second chance romance between exes who are also estranged former bandmates was so sexy and compelling.”—Smart Bitches, Trashy Books on For One Night Only

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.”—Shelf Awareness

“A lyrical dual-POV romance debut that’s perfect for readers who enjoy elements of oral and print storytelling devices, such as in Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but crave a happily-ever-after too.”—Library Journal on For One Night Only

“A steamy, second-chance romance full of behind-the-scenes music drama.”—Kirkus Reviews on For One Night Only

“James’s passion for music shines in her cute second-chance romance debut.”—Publishers Weekly on For One Night Only