The Limelight
Richard Marx
Barbara Cartland
Mikhail Baryshnikov
Julia Roberts
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Romances featuring heroes or heroines who are in the performing or creative arts, such as actors, singers, artists, best-selling novelists, and dancers
(List begun 05/00, updated 06/14)
- Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage (2010) by Jennifer Ashley – European Historical
Lord Roland “Mac” Mackenzie, the hero, is a painter. (B+ at AAR)
- Lone Rider (2001) by Lauren Bach – Contemporary
Tess Marsh, the heroine, designs jewelry. (B+ at AAR) - Alathea (1985) by Pamela Belle – European Historical
Alathea, the heroine, is a painter. - Demon Moon (2007) by Meljean Brook – Alternate Reality
Colin Ames-Beaumont, the hero, is a painter. (A- at AAR) - The Past Tense of Love (1970) by Elizabeth Cadell – Contemporary
Pierre Leclair is a painter. - The Nekkid Truth in Big Guns out of Uniform (2003) by Nicole Camden – Contemporary
Debbie Valley, the heroine, is a freelance photographer. - My False Heart (1999) by Liz Carlyle – European Historical
Evangeline van Artevalde, the heroine, is an artist. (B+ at AAR) - The Portrait (1995) by Megan Chance – American Historical
Jonas Whitaker, the hero, is a painter. (A at AAR) - Captives of the Night (1994) by Loretta Chase – European Historical
Leila Beaumont, the heroine, is a portrait painter. (A at AAR) - Lord Perfect (2006) by Loretta Chase – European Historical
Bathsheba Wingate, the heroine, is an artist and painter. (A- at AAR) - And Then Came Morning (9/1993) by Daphne Clair – HP-1586
Joel Matheson, the hero, is an artist. - A Ruling Passion (4/1984) by Daphne Clair – HP-679
Alex Cameron, the heroine, is a jade carver. - The Cinderella Deal (10/1996) by Jennifer Crusie – LS-807
Daisy Flattery, the heroine, is an artist.(B at AAR) - Bliss (1995) by Judy Cuevas – European Historical
Nardi de Saint Vallier, the hero, is a washed-up famous sculptor. (A at AAR) - Dangerous Games (1999) by Justine Dare – Contemporary
Lake MacGregor, the heroine, is a painter. (B at AAR) - Surrender of a Siren (2009) by Tessa Dare – European Historical
Sophie Hathaway, the heroine, is a painter. (B+ at AAR) - Pictures of You (1981) by Babara Delinsky (previously published as The Passionate Touch by Bonnie Drake – Contemporary
Eve Jordenson, the heroine, is a photographer. - That Scandalous Evening (1998) by Christina Dodd – European Historical
Jane Higgenbothem, the heroine, is a sculptor. (A+ at AAR) - Dark Pursuer (8/1976) by Jane Donnelly- HR-1993
Kate Howard, the heroine, is a painter. - The Duke of Shadows (2008) by Meredith Duran – European Historical
Emmaline Martin, the heroine, is a painter. (B- at AAR) - Mr. Family (10/1996) by Margot Early – HSR-711
Erika Blade, the heroine, is a watercolor painter. (B+ at AAR) - A Fresh Perspective (1996) by Elisabeth Fairchild – Regency
Reed, Viscount Talbott, the hero, and Megan Breech, the heroine, are artists. - Lair of the Dragon (10/1996) by Catherine George – HRS-299
Bran Llewellyn, the hero, is a painter. - The Unwilling Bride (5/1996) by Jennifer Greene – SD-998
Paige Stanford, the heroine, sculpts cameos. - Beyond Seduction (2002) by Emma Holly – European Historical
Nicolas Craven, the hero, is a painter. (B- at AAR) - Finding Laura (1998) by Kay Hooper – Contemporary
Laura Sutherland, the heroine, is a commercial artist. - After Innocence (1994) by Brenda Joyce – European Historical
Sofie O’Neil, the heroine, is an artist. - The Legend of the Sorcerer (2000) by Donna Kauffman – Contemporary/Paranormal
Jordy Decker, the heroine, is a sculptor. (A at AAR) - Beau Crusoe (2007) by Carla Kelly – Regency
Susannah Park, the heroine, is a painter. (A- at AAR) - Night Embrace (2003) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – Alternate Reality
Sunshine Runningwolf, the heroine, is a sculptor and painter. (B- at AAR) - Gateway to Heaven (2013) by Beth Kery – Contemporary
Megan Shreve, the heroine, is a sculptor, and Christian Lasher, the hero, is a rock star. - A Natural Attachment (1990) by Katherine Kingsley – Regency
Eliza Austerleigh, the heroine, is an artist. - Rainshadow Road (2012) by Lisa Kleypas – Contemporary
Lucy Marinn, the heroine, is a glass artist. (A at AAR) - Retribution (7/1981) by Charlotte Lamb – HP-442
Laura Sloan, the heroine, is an artist. - Sleeping Partners (6/1993) by Charlotte Lamb – HP-1560
Sam Hardy, the hero, is a photographer. - Death Is Forever (2004) by Elizabeth Lowell – Contemporary
Erin Windsor, the heroine, is a photographer. - Die in Plain Sight (2003) by Elizabeth Lowell – Contemporary
Lacey Quinn, the heroine, is an artist. (B- at AAR) - Love Song for a Raven (1987) by Elizabeth Lowell – Contemporary
Janna Morgan, the heroine, is an artist. (B+ at AAR) - Midnight in Ruby Bayou (2004) by Elizabeth Lowell – Contemporary
Faith Donovan, the heroine, is a jewelry designer. (B- at AAR) - To the Ends of the Earth (1998) by Elizabeth Lowell – Contemporary
Cat Cochran, the heroine, is a photographer. (A- at AAR) - A Woman Without Lies (2/1985) by Elizabeth Lowell – SIM-81
Angelina Lange, the heroine, is a stained glass artist. - On a Fated Night (1965) by Dorothea Malm – European Historical
Elizabeth Schaffner is a painter. - The Diamond Tiger (1992) by Ann Maxwell (Elizabeth Lowell) – Contemporary
Erin Windsor, the heroine, is a photographer. - The Time Traveler’s Wife (2003) by Audrey Niffenegger – Contemporary
Claire Abshire DeTamble, the heroine, is a paper sculptor. (A- at AAR) - If Andy Warhol Had a Girlfriend (2005) by Alison Pace – Contemporary
Ian Rhys-Fitzsimmons, the hero, is a famous sculptor. (B at AAR) - Natural Born Charmter (2007) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Blue Bailey, the heroine, is an artist. (A-/B at AAR) - River of Fire (1996) by Mary Jo Putney – European Historical
Rebecca Seaton, the heroine, and Kenneth Wilding, the hero, are both artists. - The Serpent Garden (1996) by Judith Merkle Riley – European Historical
Susanna Dallet is a painter. - Born in Fire (1994) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Margaret Mary Concannon, the heroine, is a glass sculptor. (A/A at AAR) - Divine Evil (1992) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Clare Kimball, the heroine, is a metal sculptor. (D at AAR) - One Man’s Art (9/1985) by Nora Roberts – SSE-259
Grant Campbell, the hero, is a artist. - Sanctuary (1997) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Jo Ellen Hathaway, the heroine, is a photographer. - Vision in White (2009) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Mackensie “Mac” Elliot, the heroine, is a photographer.(B+ at AAR) - Heaven’s Fire (1996) by Patricia Ryan – Medieval
Corliss, the heroine, is a manuscript illuminator. - Sweet Baby (1998) by Sharon Sala – Contemporary
Tory Lancaster, the heroine, is a professional photographer. - Girl in a Golden Bed (9/1987) by Anne Weale – HP-1013
David Castle, the hero, and Liz Redwood, the heroine, are both artists. - Betrayal in Bali (11/1980) by Sally Wentworth – HP-396
Gael Markham, the heroine, is an artist. - Broken Destiny (9/1992) by Sally Wentworth – HP-1494
Duncan Lyle, the hero, is an artist. - Wish on the Moon (6/1990) by Sally Wentworth – HP-1278
Skye Holman, the heroine, is a painter. - Lord of the Night (1993) by Susan Wiggs – Medieval
Laura Bandello, the heroine, is a painter. (A at AAR) - Portrait of a Love (11/1984) by Joan Wolf – RR-89
Isabel McCarthy, the heroine, is a painter.
- Fetters of the Past (1/1985) by Laurey Bright – SSE-213
Jess Newall, the heroine, is a novelist. - Letters to Kelly (4/2003) by Suzanne Brockmann – SIM-1213
Jax Winchester, the hero, is a romance novelist. - In the Dark (3/1999) by Pamela Burford – HT-723
Caitlin Seabright, the heroine, writes unauthorized biographies. - Brighton Road (1988) by Susan Carroll – Regency
Gwenda Vickers is a Gothic novelist. - The Last Hellion (1998) by Loretta Chase – Contemporary
Lydia Grenville, the heroine, is an author. (A/C at AAR) - A Weekend with Mr. Darcy (2011) by Victoria Connelly – Contemporary
Katherine Roberts, the heroine is a non-fiction author and Warwick Lawton write romance novels under a pen name (A- at AAR) - Red Roses Mean Love (1999) by Jacquie D’Alessandro – Regency
Hayley Albright, the heroine, is a novelist. (B at AAR) - Crossed Quills (1998) by Carola Dunn – Regency
Lord Wynn Selworth, the hero, is a romance novelist; Miss Pippa Lisle, the heroine, is a political essayist. (B at AAR) - Sweet Temptation (10/1992) by Marcia Evanick – LS-570
Augusta Bodine, the heroine, is a children’s book writer. - All Fall Down (10/1991) by Robin Francis – HI-171
Jenny Spaulding, the heroine, is writer. - A Civilised Arrangement (9/1991) by Catherine George – HR-3147
Patrick Savage, the hero, is a playwright. - See Jane Score (2003) by Rachel Gibson- Contemporary
Jane Alcott, the heroine, is a writer. - Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (2006) by Rachel Gibson – Contemporary
Lucy Rothschild, the heroine, is a mystery writer. (A at AAR) - Tangled up in You (2007) by Rachel Gibson – Contemporary
Maddie Jones, the heroine, is a true crime writer. (A- at AAR) - Enchanting (1994) by Sharon Green – Alternate Reality
Deanne Lane, the heroine, is a fantasy writer. - With Seduction in Mind (2009) by Laura Lee Guhrke – European Historical
Sebastian Grant, Earl of Avermore, is an author and playwright. (B+ at AAR) - Sylvester or The Wicked Uncle (1957) by Georgette Heyer – Regency
Phoebe Meadows, the heroine, is an anonymous writer of romans a clef. (A/A- at AAR) - Girls Night by Stef Ann Holm – Contemporary
Vince Tremonti, the hero, is a true crime writer. (A- at AAR) - My Hero (2005) by Marianna Jameson – Contemporary
Miranda Lane, the heroine, is a romance novelist. (B at AAR) - The Devil to Pay (2/1985) by Stephanie James (Jayne Ann Krentz) – SD-187
Emelina Stratton, the heroine, is a writer. (B+ at AAR) - All Night Long (1999) by Michelle Jerott – Contemporary
Annie Beckett, the heroine, is a non-fiction writer/photographer. (A at AAR) - The Legend of the Sorcerer (2000) by Donna Kauffman – Contemporary/Paranormal
Malacai L’Baan, the hero, is an author. (A at AAR) - The Winter Sea (2008) by Susanna Kearsley – Contemporary/Historical
Carrie McClelland is an author. (B+ at AAR) - Night Spice (8/1990) by Karen Keast – SSE-614
Blake, the hero, is a mystery writer. - Nobody Does it Better (2/2000) by Julie Kenner – HT-772
Paris Sommers, the heroine, writes spy novels. (B at AAR) - Escorted (2012) by Claire Kent – Contemporary
Lori Addison, the heroine, is a romance writer. - Wicked Burn (2008) by Beth Kery – Contemporary
Vic Savian, the hero, is a playwright. (B-/C+ at AAR) - Dreaming of You (1994) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical
Sara Fielding, the heroine, is a novelist. (A at AAR) - Suddenly You (2001) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical
Amanda Briars, the heroine, is a novelist. (B at AAR) - A Rose for Maggie (8/1991) by Kathleen Korbel – SIM-396
Joe Burgett, the hero, writes children’s books. (B+ at AAR) - The Adventurer (4/1990) by Jayne Ann Krentz – HT-293
Sarah Fleetwood, the heroine, is a romance writer. - A Coral Kiss (1987) by Jayne Ann Krentz – Contemporary
Amelia Slater, a heroine, is a writer. - The Cowboy (6/1990) by Jayne Ann Krentz – HT-302
Margaret Lark, the heroine, is a romance writer. - Dreams: Part 1 and 2 (1992) by Jayne Ann Krentz – Contemporary
Colby Savagar, the hero, is a horror writer. - Grand Passion (1994) by Jayne Ann Krentz – Contemporary
Cleo Robbins, the heroine, is a novelist. (A-/C+ at AAR) - The Pirate (2/1990) by Jayne Ann Krentz – HT-287
Katherine Inskip, the heroine, writes romance novels. (B- at AAR) - Witchcraft (9/1985) by Jayne Ann Krentz – HT-74
Kimberly Sawyer, the heroine, is a mystery writer. - Exile’s End (1990) by Rachel Lee – SIM-449
Mandy Grant, the heroine, is a science fiction/fantasy writer. (A at AAR) - Fallen from Grace (2003) by Laura Leone – Contemporary
Sara Diamond, the heroine, is a novellist. (A at AAR) - Love’s a Stage (1980) by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) – Regency
Lord David Landry is a playwright. - Dedication (2005) by Janet Mullany – Regency
Adam Ashworth, the hero, is a romance novelist. (B at AAR) - Heart of Ice (8/1984) by Diana Palmer – SR-314
Katriane James, the heroine, writes romance novels. - Passion (1996) by Marilyn Pappano – Contemporary
John Smith, the hero, writes horror novels. - Ain’t She Sweet (2004) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Colin Byrne, the hero, is a famous novelist. (B- at AAR) - Breathing Room (2002) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Dr. Isabel Favor, the heroine, is a self-help guru and writer. (B at AAR) - This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Molly Somerville, the heroine, writes children’s books. (A/B- at AAR) - With This Ring (1998) by Amanda Quick – European Historical
Beatrice Poole, the heroine, writes gothic novels. (B-/B- at AAR) - Sunshine and the Shadowmaster (9/1995) by Christine Rimmer – SSE-979
Lucas Drury, the hero, is a horror writer. - Night Magic (1987) Karen Robards – Contemporary
Clara Winston, the heroine, is an author. - Angels Fall (2006) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Brody is a mystery writer. (A at AAR) - Born in Ice (1995) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Grayson Thane, the hero, is a mystery writer. (A at AAR) - The Last Honest Woman (5/1988) by Nora Roberts – SSE-451
Dylan Crosby is a writer. - Montana Sky (1996) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Tess Mercy is a Hollywood screenwriter. (A- at AAR) - The Perfect Neighbor (2/1999) by Nora Roberts – SSE-1232
Preston McQuinn, the hero, is a playwright, and Cybil Campbell is a famous cartoonist. (C at AAR) - Second Nature (1/1986) by Nora Roberts – SSE-288
Hunter Brown is a horror writer. - The Kiss of Death (10/1992) by Patricia Rosemoor – HI-199
Rae Magill, the heroine, is the head scriptwriter on a soap opera. - The Age of Impropriety (2008) by Pam Rosenthal – European Historical
Marina, Countess of Gorham, is a novelist. - Lord Peter Wimsey/Harriet Vane mysteries (1932-1937) by Dorothy Sayers – Contemporary
Harriet Vane is a mystery writer. (A at AAR) - Sleeping Beauty (2000) by Dallas Schulze – Contemporary
Neill Devlin, the hero, is a true crime writer. - Money, Honey (2010) by Susan Sey – Contemporary
Patrick O’Connor, the hero, is a novelist and screen writer. (A- at AAR) - The Devil Earl (1996) by Deborah Simmons – HH-317 – European Historical
Prudence Lancaster, the heroine, is a novelist. (B+/B at AAR) - Hold on Tight (5/1988) and Never Let Go (2/1989) by Deborah Smith – LS-255, LS-308
Rucker McClure, the hero, is a syndicated columnist and humorist. (A at AAR) - Imprudent Lady (1978) by Joan Smith – Regency
Prudence Mallow, the heroine, is a novelist, and Lord Dammler, the hero, is a poet and playwright. - Reprise (1982) by Joan Smith – Regency
Prudence Mallow, the heroine, is a novelist, and Lord Dammler, the hero, is a poet and playwright. - Exclusively Yours (2012) by Shannon Stacey – Contemporary
Joe Kowalski, the hero, is a horror writer. - The Stormy Petrel (1991) by Mary Stewart – Contemporary
Rose Fenemore, the heroine, is a writer. - Wildfire at Midnight (1956) by Mary Stewart – Contemporary Romance
Nicholas Drury, the hero, is a writer and Janet (Gianetta) Brooke, the heroine is a fashion model. (B+/B at AAR) - Isn’t It Romantic (1998) by Ronda Thompson – Contemporary
Katrine Summerville, the heroine, writes romance novels. (A at AAR) - Mr. Valentine (2/1997) by Vicki Lewis Thompson – HT-624
Jack Killigan, the hero, writes romance novels. (C+ at AAR_ - Too Good to Forget (9/1991) by Marilyn Tracy – SIM-399
Katherine McDonald, the heroine, is a novelist. - Flirting with Danger (12/1989) by Linda Turner – SIM-316
Austin LePort, the hero, is a writer. - Shadow Play (5/1995) by Sally Wentworth – HP-1738
Ben Rigby, the hero, and Nell Marsden are both scriptwriters. - Beloved Stranger (3/1984) by Joan Wolf – RR-58
Susan Morgan, the heroine, is a writer. (A at AAR)
- The Veiled Web (1999) by Catherine Asaro – Futuristic
Lucia del Mar, the heroine, is a ballerina. (B at AAR) - Stranger at Wildings (1975) by Madeleine Brent – European Historical
Chantal, the heroine, is a circus trapeze artist. - Morning Song (10/1983) by Rebecca Flanders – HP-632
Lauren Davis, the heroine, is a dancer. - The Rope Dancer (1986) by Roberta Gellis – Medieval
Carys, the heroine, is a dancer. - Once More with Feeling (10/1983) by Melinda Harris – SCAL-152
Kathleen Maslin, the heroine, is a dancer. - One Last Dance (3/1985) by Claire Harrison – HP-769
Marta Cole and Casmir Rudenko are both ballet dancers. - Wild Card (1996) by Nancy Hutchinson – Contemporary
Sarah McDonald, the heroine, is a ballet dancer turned movie star. - A Company of Swans (1985) by Eva Ibbotson – European Historical
Harriet Morton, the heroine, is dancer in a ballet troupe. (A at AAR) - Beloved Ballerina (10/1974) by Roberta Leigh – HP-64
Lucie Marlow Summerford, the heroine, is a ballerina. - Lightning that Lingers (12/1983) by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) – LS-25
Philip Brooks, the hero, is a male stripper. (A/A- at AAR) - Cheek to Cheek (7/1991) by Lynn Patrick – HSR-461
Kit Garfield and Gabrielle Brooks Lacroix are both dancers. - Dangerous Diversions (1994) by Margaret Evans Porter – Regency
Rosalie de Barante, the heroine, is a dancer. - Dance of Dreams (9/1983) by Nora Roberts – SSE-116
Nick Davidov, the hero, is a choreographer, and Ruth Bannion, the heroine, is a ballet dancer. - Dance to the Piper (1988) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Maddy O’Hurley, the heroine, is a dancer. - Reflections (6/1983) by Nora Roberts – SSE-100
Lindsay Dunne, the heroine, is a ballet dancer and teacher. - Tender Is the Tyrant (5/1968) by Violet Winspear – HR-1208
Lauri Garner, the heroine, is a ballet dancer.
- Silk is for Seduction (2011) by Loretta Chase – European Historical
Marcelline Noirot, the heroine, is a couture designer. (A-/B at AAR) - With No Remorse (2007) by Cindy Gerard – Contemporary Romance
Valentina, the heroine, is a supermodel. (C+ at AAR) - Safe Harbor (2007) by Christine Feehan – Alternate Reality
Hannah Drake, the heroine, is a supermodel. (C+ at AAR) - Wildfire at Midnight (1956) by Mary Stewart – Contemporary Romance
Janet (Gianetta) Brooke is a fashion model and Nicholas Drury is a writer. (B+/B at AAR)
- The Man that Got Away (5/1998) by Harper Allen – HI-468
Dana Smith, the heroine, is a director’s assistant and former starlet. (A- at AAR) - Heart Waves (12/1992) by Gloria Alvarez – KSM-120
Peyton Adair, the heroine, and Cass Sloane, the hero, are both radio disc jockeys. - Green Harvest (11/1977) by Elizabeth Ashton – HR-2116
Toni Everard, the heroine, becomes an actress. - Lady in the Limelight (5/1976) by Elizabeth Ashton – HR-1972
Averil Avon, the heroine, is stage actress. - The Phantom Garden (1974) by Sheila Bishop – European Historical
Celia Greenwood, the heroine, is an actress. - All Through the Night (2009) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary
Robin Chadwick is an actor. (B- at AAR) - Heart Throb (1999) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary
Jericho Beaumont, the hero, is a famous actor; Kate O’Laughlin, the heroine, is a Hollywood producer. (A at AAR) - Hot Target (2005) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary
Jane Mercedes Chadwick is a Hollywood producer and screenwriter(A- at AAR) - Playing the Jack (1984) by Mary Brown – European Historical
Jack Landless, the hero, and Zoe Mortimer, the heroine, both act. - Hope Ignites (2014) by Jaci Burton – Contemporary
Desiree Jenkins, the heroine, is an actress. - All Through the Night (2009) by Suzanne Brockmann – Contemporary
Robin Chadwick is an actor. (B- at AAR) - She Went All the Way (2002) by Meggin Cabot – Contemporary
Jack Townsend, the hero, is a movie star.(A- at AAR) - The Good, the Bad, and the Sexy (2002) by Emily Carmichael – Contemporary
Jackson Stone, the hero, is a movie star. (B at AAR) - Charlie All Night (1996) by Jennifer Crusie – Contemporary
Charlie Tenniel, the hero, is a radio DJ.(A- at AAR) - Dance (1996) by Judy Cuevas – European Historical
Marie Du Gard, the heroine, is a filmmaker. (A- at AAR) - Sunshine and Shadow (1986) by Sharon and Tom Curtis – Contemporary
Alan Wilde, the hero, is a movie director. (A- at AAR) - Song of a Wren (3/1986) by Emma Darcy – HP-864
Robert Knight, the hero, is a television producer. - Strike at the Heart (2/1988) by Emma Darcy – HR-2822
Sunny King, the hero, is movie director. - Target of Opportunity (7/1993) by Justine Davis – SIM-506
Cash Riordan, the hero, is an actor. - Knock Me off My Feet (2002) by Susan Donovan – Contemporary
Autumn Adams, the heroine, is a TV host. (B- at AAR) - The Improper Governess (1998) by Carola Dunn – Regency
Lissa Findlay, the heroine, is an actress. - The Keeper (11/1995) by Margot Early – HSR-668
Zachary Key, the hero, is a model/actor. - The Sensation (9/1990) by Rebecca Flanders – HAR-357
Alice Fontaine, the heroine, is an aspiring actress. - Talk to Me (9/1999) by Jan Freed – HS-858
Kara Taylor and Travis Malloy are hosts of a talk show. (B+ at AAR) - The Folly of Loving (3/1987) by Catherine George – HR-2822
Gavin Creed, the hero, is an actor. - The Chequered Silence (8/1984) by Jacqueline Gilbert – HR-2631
Max Calvert, the hero, is a theater director, Leah Durrance, the heroine, is a producer and former actress. - Enchantment in Venice (6/1990) by Lucy Gordon – SSE-185
Adam Wakeman, the hero, is a movie star. - Just Good Friends (7/1987) by Lucy Gordon – SD-363
Antonia Locksley, the heroine, is a director, and Flynn Rawley, the hero, is an actor. - Killing Kelly (2005) by Heather Graham – Contemporary
Sophie Greenham, the heroine, is an actress. - Craving the Forbidden (2011) by India Grey – Contemporary
Sophie Greenham is an actress. - Magic Flutes (1978) by Eva Ibbotson – Historical Fiction
Tessa, the heroine, works backstage in an opera company. (A at AAR) - Just the Sexiest Man Alive (2008) by Julie James – Contemporary
Jason Andrews, the hero, is a movie star. (B- at AAR) - Capture the Rainbow (8/1984) by Iris Johansen – LS-55
Kendra Michaels, the heroine, is a stunt woman. - Notorious (1/1990) by Iris Johansen – LS-378
Mallory Thane, the heroine, is an actress. - Night Spice (8/1990) by Karen Keast – SSE-614
Rory, the heroine, is a radio announcer. - Miss Billings Treads the Boards (1993) by Carla Kelly – Regency
Kate Billings, the heroine, becomes an actress. (B at AAR) - Because You’re Mine (1997) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical
Logan Scott, the hero, is an actor with the Capitol Theatre in London. (B at AAR) - Somewhere I’ll Find You (1996) by Lisa Kleypas – European Historical
Julia Wentworth, the heroine, is an actress with the Capitol Theatre in London. - Master of her Virtue (2013) by Miranda Lee – Contemporary
Leo Wolfe, the hero, is a movie director. - Extreme Bachelor (2006) by Julia London – Contemporary
Leah Klein, the heroine, is an actress. (B at AAR) - Love’s a Stage (1980) by Laura London (Sharon and Tom Curtis) – CR-565 – Regency
Francis Atherton, the heroine, becomes actress. - Dangerous Stunt (2/1985) by Mary Lyons – HP-763
Lynette Harris, the heroine, is a stuntwoman. - Power Play (2009) by Deirdre Martin – Contemporary
Monica Geary, the heroine, is an actress. (A at AAR) - The Other Side of Us (2013) by Sarah Mayberry- Contemporary
Mackenzie Williams, the heroine, is a TV producer, and Oliver Barrett, the hero, was the bass player in a band. - Perfect (1993) by Judith McNaught – Contemporary
Zach Benedict, the hero, is a famous actor. (A at AAR) - Someone To Watch over Me (2003) by Judith McNaught – Contemporary
Leigh Kendall, the heroine, is an actress. (B at AAR) - Acts of Love (1997) by Judith Michael – Contemporary
Jessica Fontaine, the heroine, is a theater actress and Lucas Cameron, the hero, is a theater director. - Mischief Becomes Her (2008) by Kasey Michaels – Contemporary
Jessica Sunshine, the heroine, has a local TV news show. (B- at AAR) - Fortune’s Smile (9/1984) by Cassie Miles – THTH-35
Dylan Frazier, the hero, is a Broadway director and Carrie Frazier, the heroine, is an actress. - True Enchanter (2/1988) by Susan Napier – HP-1051
Richard Marlow, the hero, is a movie director. - Freudian Slip (2009) by Erica Orloff – Contemporary
Julian Shaw, the hero, is a disc jockey. (A- at AAR) - Breathing Room (2002) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Lorenzo Gage, the hero, is a movie star. (B at AAR) - Glitter Baby (1987) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Fleur Savagar, the heroine, is an actress. (A at AAR) - Heaven, Texas (1995) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Bobby Tom Denton, the hero, is a retired football player turned movie star. (A at AAR) - Honey Moon (1993) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Honey Jane Moon, the heroine, was a child TV star; Dash Coogan and Eric Dillon are both actors. (A at AAR) - Kiss an Angel (1996) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Daisy Devreaux and Alex Markov, the hero and heroine, are circus performers. (B+ at AAR) - What I Did For Love (2009) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Contemporary
Georgie York, the heroine, is an actress and singer and Bramwell Shepard, the hero, is an actor. (C+ at AAR) - Toast of the Town (1993) by Margaret Evans Porter – Regency
Flora Campion, the heroine, is an actress. - Double Masquerade (1989) by Martha Jean Powers – Regency
Blaine Meriweather, the heroine, is an actress. - One Perfect Rose (1997) by Mary Jo Putney – European Historical
Rosalind Jordan, the heroine is an actress in a theatrical troupe. (A- at AAR) - The Spiral Path (2002) by Mary Jo Putney – Contemporary
Kenzie Scott, the hero, is an actor and Rainey Marlowe, the heroine, is an actor/director. (A- at AR) - Dual Image (12/1985) by Nora Roberts – SIM-123
April Kirkwood, the heroine, is a soap opera star. - Honest Illusions (1992) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Roxanne Nouvelle and Luke Callahan, the heroine and hero, are illusionists. (A/A at AAR) - Night Shift (1/1991) by Nora Roberts – SIM-365
Cilla O’Roarke, the heroine, is a radio announcer. - Skin Deep (9/1988) by Nora Roberts – SSE-475
Chantel O’Hurley, the heroine, is an actress. - Tribute (2008) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Cilla McGowan, the heroine, was a child actress. (B at AAR) - The Kiss of Death (10/1992) by Patricia Rosemoor – HI-199
Teague Slaughter, the hero, is a soap opera star. - Again (1994) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel – Contemporary
Alec Cameron, the hero, is a soap opera star; Jenny Cotton is the head writer for the show. (A at AAR) - Lovers’ Vows (1981) by Joan Smith – Regency
Holly McCormack, the heroine, is an amateur actress and Lord Dewar, the hero, is a theater director. - Kill Me Twice (2005) by Roxanne St. Claire – Contemporary
Jasmine Adams, the heroine, is posing as a newscaster. - Beyond Repair (2014) by Charlotte Stein – Contemporary
Holden Stark, the hero, is a movie star. - This Rough Magic (1964) by Mary Stewart- Contemporary
Lucy waring, the heroine, is an actress, and Maxwell Gale, the hero, is a musician. - Satisfaction (2007) by Marianne Stillings – Contemporary
Georgiana Mundy, the heroine, is a television chef and lifestyle guide. (B+ at AAR) - The Monster in the Closet in Silhouette Shadows (1992) by Anne Stuart – Contemporary
Sebastain Brand, the hero, is a theatre and movie actor specializing in horror movies. - The Lily and the Hawk (1993) by Marlene Suson – European Historical
Lily Culhane, the heroine, is an actress. - Darkling I Listen (2001) by Katherine Sutcliffe – Romantic Suspense
Brandon Carlyle, the hero, is a movie star. (A at AAR) - Between the Lines series (2011-13) by Tammara Webber – Contemporary
This New Adult series revolves around several young actors. - Cool Shade (1998) by Theresa Weir – Contemporary
Maddie Smith, the heroine, is a radio DJ, and Eddie, the hero, is a famous lyricist. (A at AAR) - Last Summer (1993) by Theresa Weir – Contemporary
Johnnie Irish, the hero, is a movie actor. - His Lordship’s Mistress (1982) by Joan Wolf – Regency
Jessica O’Neal, the heroine, becomes an actress. (A at AAR) - Summer Storm (2/1983) by Joan Wolf – RR-8
Christopher Douglas, the hero, is a movie star.
- Spotlight (2000) by Carol Bellacera – Contemporary
Devin O’Keefe, the hero, is the lead singer in an Irish rock band. (A- at AAR) - What the Librarian Did (2010) by Karina Bliss- Contemporary
Devin Freedman, the hero, is a retired rock star. (B+ at AAR) - Alone in the Crowd (1994) by Georgia Bockoven – Contemporary
Cole Webster, the hero, is a country music star. - The Capricorn Stone (1979) by Madeleine Brent – European Historical
Bridie Chance, the heroine, is a music hall performer. - He’s So Shy (1/1994) by Linda Cajio – LS-664
Richard Creighton, the hero, is a movie star. - Two Little Lies (2006) by Liz Carlyle – European Historical
Viviana Allesandri, the heroine, is an opera singer. (B+ at AAR) - One Last Chance (9/1993) by Justine Davis – SIM-517
Shea Austin, the hero, is a nightclub singer. - This Lullaby (2002) by Sarah Dessen – Young Adult
Dexter Jones, the hero, is a singer. (B+ at AAR) - Tender Rhapsody (1/1983) by Judith Duncan – HSR-51
Jillian Lambert, the heroine, is a rock star. - Georgia Nights (4/1986) by Kathleen Eagle – SSE-304
Connor Ryan, the hero, is a singer in a band. - Mr. Family (10/1996) by Margot Early – HSR-711
Kal Johnson, the hero, is a pop musician. (B+ at AAR) - Lady Barbara’s Dilemma (1993) by Marjorie Farrell – Regency
Lord Alexander Macleod, the hero, is a violinist/composer, and Lady Barbara Stanley, the heroine, is a pianist. (A- at AAR) - Turbulent Sea (2008) by Christine Feehan- Alternate Reality
Joley Drake is the lead singer of a rock band. (A at AAR) - Morning Song (10/1983) by Rebecca Flanders – HP-632
Shane Holt, the hero, is a singer/songwriter. - If Looks Could Kill (10/1991) by M.L. Gamble – HI-172
Brennan Richards, the hero, is a rock star. - Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground (1997) by Annie Garrett – Contemporary
Buck Campbell, the hero, is a country music star. - The Rope Dancer (1986) by Roberta Gellis – Medieval
Telor, the hero, is a minstrel. - His Every Kiss (2004) by Laura Lee Guhrke – European Historical
Dylan Moore, the hero, is a composer. (B+ at AAR) - Once More with Feeling (10/1983) by Melinda Harris – SCAL-152
Guy Maslin, the hero, is an orchestra conductor. - Bad For Each Other (6/1997) by Kate Hathaway – SIM-791
Charlie Cochran, the hero is a country music star. (A at AAR) - Last Act (1979) by Jane Aiken Hodge – Contemporary
Anna Paget, the heroine, is an opera singer. - Larger than Life (1986) by Kay Hooper – Contemporary
Saber Duncan, the heroine, is a singer. - Your Wicked Ways (2004) by Eloisa James- European Historical
Rees is a famous composer and Helene used to be his composing partner. (B+ at AAR) - The Golden Touch (7/1982) by Robin James (Sharon and Tom Curtis) – SCAL-58
Neil Stratton, the hero, is a rock star. (A) - The Reluctant Lark (11/1983) by Iris Johansen – LS-24
Sheena Reardon, the heroine, is a singer. - An Unexpected Song (12/1990) by Iris Johansen – LS-438
Daisy Justine, the heroine, is a singer. - Challenge of a Lifetime (12/1990) by Barbara Kaye – HSR-433
Dane Markham, the hero, is a country singer. - Gateway to Heaven (2013) by Beth Kery – Contemporary
Christian Lasher, the hero, is a rock star, and Megan Shreve, the heroine, is a sculptor. - When I Fall in Love (2007) by Lynn Kurland – Alternate Reality
Jennifer McKinnon, the heroine, is a violinist. (B- at AAR) - Angel on My Shoulder (12/1987) by Jackie Leigh (Deborah Smith) – SCAL-428
Angel Faye Darnell, the heroine, is a country singer. - A Wilder Name (7/1989) by Laura Leone – SD-507
Gingie Potter, the heroine, is a rock singer. - Black Sheep (2/1992) by Laura Leone – SD-696
Gingie Potter, the heroine, is a rock singer. - Song of Seduction (2010) by Carrie Lofty- European Historical
Arie De Voss, the hero, is a Dutch composer and musician. (A- at AAR) - American Diva (2007) by Julia London – Contemporary
Audrey LaRue, the heroine, is a pop singer. (B- at AAR) - Sweet Talk (2008) by Susan Mallery- Contemporary
Claire Keyes, the heroine, is a famous pianist. (B+ at AAR) - Dangerous Angel (1994) by Deborah Martin – European Historical
Cordelia Shalstone, the heroine, is a composer. - Stolen Moments by Michelle Martin – Contemporary
Harley Miller, the heroine, is a pop singer. - Wild Concerto (1984) by Anne Mather – Contemporary
Jake Pendragon, the hero, is a concert pianist. - Her Favorite Temptation (2013) by Sarah Mayberry- Contemporary
William Alex Jones, the hero, is a songwriter and the guitarist of a rock band. - The Other Side of Us (2013) by Sarah Mayberry- Contemporary
Oliver Barrett, the hero, was the bass player in a band and Mackenzie Williams, the heroine, is a TV producer. - The Second Coming of Lucy Hatch (2002) by Marsha Moyer – Contemporary
Ash Farrell, the hero, is a bar singer. (B at AAR) - Let It Be Me (2013) by Kate Noble – European Historical
Bridget Forrester, the heroine, is a pianist. (A at AAR). - Rhapsody in Time (1994) by Judith O’Brien – American Historical
Alec Aarronson, the hero, and Liz McShane, the heroine, are songwriters. - Song above the Clouds (4/1973) by Rosemary Pollock – HR-1675
Candy Wells, the heroine, is an opera singer. - For All Her Life (1995) by Heather Graham Pozzessere – Contemporary
Kathryn Treveryan, the heroine, is a singer in a rock band; Jordan Treveryan, the hero, is the bass player. - Sisters (1991) by Lisa Gregory – Contemporary
The heroine and her sisters are pop singers. - Loving Mollie (1995) by Jeanne Resnick – Contemporary
Gray Walker, the hero, is a musician. - Hotter than Wildfire (2011) by Lisa Marie Rice- Contemporary
Ellen Palmer (Eve) is a singer. - Midnight Angel (2005) by Lisa Marie Rice- Contemporary
Allegra Ennis, the heroine, is a singer and songwriter. (B at AAR) - Oh, Susannah (1995) by Leigh Riker – Contemporary
Jed Stuart Cody, the hero, is a country western singer. - Public Secrets (1990) by Nora Roberts – Contemporary
Emma McAvoy, the heroine, is a rock star. - Taming Natasha (2/1990) by Nora Roberts – SSE-583
Spencer Kimball, the hero, is a composer and musician. - Waiting for Nick (3/1997) by Nora Roberts – SSE-1088
Nick LeBeck, the hero, is a Tony-award-winning composer. - Lucien’s Fall (1995) by Barbara Samuel – European Historical
Lucien Harrow, Lord Esher, is a composer. - Moments In Time (1995) by Mariah Stewart – Contemporary
Maggie Border, the heroine, is a rock star. - This Rough Magic (1964) by Mary Stewart- Contemporary
Maxwell Gale, the hero, is a musician, and Lucy Waring, the heroine, is an actress. - A Risk Worth Taking (8/1983) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel – HAR-17
Jess Butler, the heroine, is a country singer. - Till the Stars Fall (1994) by Kathleen Gilles Seidel – Contemporary
Quinn Hunter, the hero, is a rock star. (A at AAR) - When Venus Fell (1998) by Deborah Smith – Contemporary
Venus Arinelli, the heroine, was a concert pianist. (A- at AAR) - Small Town Girl (1997) by LaVyrle Spencer – Contemporary
Tess McPhail, the heroine, is a country music star. - Cool Shade (1998) by Theresa Weir – Contemporary
Eddie Berlin, the hero, is a songwriter. (A at AAR) - Love, Me (5/1994) by Tiffany White – HT-490
Chelsea Stone, the heroine, is a washed-up rock singer; Dakota Law, the hero, is a songwriter. - Jezebel’s Blues (12/1992) by Ruth Wind – SSE-785
Eric Putnam, the hero, is a musician.
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