How a Star Shines

Pop Stars Romantic Comedy, Book 2

By: Rachael Eliker

Narrated by: Megan Meyer

Superstar Kiki has it all...except someone to love.

Kiki Loveless is the queen of pop music and has done it all on her own, without a man’s help. So, when her record label hires a bodyguard, she’s determined to protect her independence by driving him away, convinced her trusty can of mace can do the same job just as effectively as any security team. She soon realizes that might be a challenge: Her new bodyguard is Josh Coleman, a hunky former classmate who’s surprisingly persistent and worse, remembers how gangly and shy she was before she became a music powerhouse.

As much as she wants to hate having Josh around, Kiki can’t. He helps navigate cringeworthy paparazzi photos, handle vain male co-stars, and hold back rabid crowds who would do anything to have a piece of Kiki. When Josh is asked to step up as her opposite in Kiki’s music video, it’s not long before she realizes the sparks between them aren’t merely for show.

While everything else is going so well, Kiki’s ex arrives unexpectedly and makes it clear he’d love nothing more than to see Kiki fail - even if it means dragging Josh down, too. With so much at stake, Kiki must decide if shining at the top of the pop charts is more important than risking it all for love.

Listen to the Entire Pop Star Romantic Comedy Series by Rachael Eliker! Full of swoony romance, awkward and hilarious mishaps, and satisfying happily ever afters, each book can be listened to as a stand-alone.

Book One: When a Star Falls

Book Two: How a Star Shines

Book Three: See a Star Rise

Book Four: Shoot for the Stars

Book Five: Written in the Stars

©2018 Rachael Eliker (P)2019 Rachael Eliker

Shiny and Sweet Romance

The characters in this story were masterful. Kiki was the perfect blend of flawed humanity and likable. Josh was everything you could want in a hero, strong and kind. You couldn’t help but be drawn in by their story and want to cheer them along.
This is a highly entertaining and sweet story that will keep you glued until the end!

Super cute

How a Star Shines is a super cute YA book with interesting characters that are easy to pull for (or not). The storyline has a nice pace and is fun. The narrator did a nice job with her performance.

Less vocal fry

I loved the book! The story was great! But the narrator was way too valley girl and used too much vocal fry for my taste.

loves it

loved this book. great story, wonderful characters. loved that the characters in the first book were woven into the second book! great narration!

Fun, entertaining romance

I really enjoyed listening to How a Star Shines. I loved the humor in this cute, well written story. I want to listen to the next books in this series. I thought the narrator was a great fit for the story. Recommended!

(4.5 stars) - Fun diva romp!

This was a great addition to what's developing into a pretty entertaining series. It's not quite perfect, but it made for a diverting couple of hours & was exactly the kind of escapist fare I was looking for after a grueling day.

Kiki's a tough as nails, independent woman who doesn't need anybody. Until Josh comes along and she begins to realize that sometimes we want to need someone and even need to want someone!

*Clean romance level: passionate kisses

[The narrator does a great job reading naturally & distinguishing the characters' voices]

Good Narration

HOW A GIRL SHINES. Rachel Eliker
Narrated by Megan Meyer
This plot was more than just about the limelight and pop star Kiki. She was a big star, loved her fans, and loved what she was doing. Her love life was a zero, trusting people another zero. On tour they brought in a body guard Josh, bringing in a good chemistry. Deals with insecurity, and wanting someone to love them. Not what they can get or use by knowing them. First to know of this author and enjoyed it, and will look for more by her.
The audio by Megan Meyer was good, added depth to the story.

How a Star Shines

This is a laugh out loud comedy. It a clean, fun romance that will make you wishing for the next one! Highly recommend!

fun exciting romance

An enjoyable fun, fast paced romance between a popstar and her bodygaurd who she went to school with. Kiki distrusts because she has been used so much from peopke wanting to futher their own careers. Josh remembers shy sweet Kiki from younger and her secrets. Knowing their real selves makes for an entertaining and interesting romance. Throw in a little drama from the ex boyfriend makes for engaging must listen. this story is wonderfully narrated really bringing the characters and scenes to life

When a star shines

Another. wonderful audio book added to the series! Megan Meyer did a wonderful with the narration, I look forward to the rest of the series on audible!