Mayhem

A college freshman with a bruised heart and a rock star with a failing grade makes for an unlikely pairing in Jamie Shaw's debut New Adult romance. When Rowan agrees to tutor a charming musician who has no idea she's the same girl he kissed backstage weeks earlier, the story leans into the sweet tension of mistaken identity and second chances. Shaw balances the electric atmosphere of the music scene with the quieter vulnerability of two young people learning to trust again.

Andi Arndt and Adam Verner bring genuine chemistry to the dual narration, each capturing their character's inner conflict with warmth and wit. Arndt's voice grounds Rowan's self-protective hesitation, while Verner gives Adam a disarming earnestness that explains why hearts keep falling for him. The back-and-forth format keeps the nearly nine-hour runtime moving at a lively clip, making the format well-suited to a story driven by unspoken feelings and near-misses. Readers who enjoy their romance with a rock-and-roll backdrop will find this a satisfying listen.