Off the Record

There's no way a rock star would write a song about Jane marlow - she isn't the type to wear garter belts or rhinestone thongs. She's a true-blue good girl: a plain, predictable, perfectly responsible estates attorney. But then Jane's brother discovers that former pop sensation Teddy Rock is actually their childhood neighbor Theodore Brockford...and that his breakout hit thirteen years earlier wsan't just a catchy tune that took the charts by storm - it's a song about Jane.

When Teddy Rock's reluctant muse is forced into the public spotlight, lawerly Jane has a chance to live like a rock star - but is she ready for the changes it brings? And even if she's willing to take the risk, is she willing to face the music?

" It's decadent fun...O'Connell makes this sweet treat go down smoothly thanks to snappy dialogue and evocative scenes of Chicago in the summer. fun."

“The cleverly unconventional plot …is fun, and O’Connell unveils the transformation with impressive skill and timing.”

“Rockin’ chick lit!”

"O'Connell's newest carries catchy tune."

"A breezy book...and delightful story."

“Jennifer O'Connell has created a fresh honest new character in Jane. A laugh-out loud adventure …this good read went straight to Candy Covered Books' favorites.”

“Characterization is excellent, the plot believable and fun, and the story line unique and refreshing. A fun, thoroughly enjoyable read.”

“A whirlwind rock and roll adventure”

“Book Club Pick.”

Because OFF THE RECORD is all about an unwilling musical muse, I thought I'd have a few of my chick lit friends/authors answer the following questions instead of the usual book description. It’s more fun, and you can still read about the book at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Q: What song would you love to find out was written about you?
Q: If you were going to be the inspiration for a song, what would its title be?

A: "Save A Prayer" by Duran Duran.
When I was in junior high, in fact, I believe I once got carried away and claimed that the song was written for me. Because grown international pop stars often penned famous ballads for thirteen year olds in suburban New Jersey... Obviously, this claim was met with widespread derision by all the other girls who knew it was about them.
A: "Your Neuroses Are Charming, Not At All Alarming."  

Megan Crane, Author of ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE and EVERYONE ELSE’S GIRL
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A: “Something So Strong” (Crowded House)
A: "I Love You so Much I'll Do the Dishes" aka "You Make Me Feel Like Dusting" (lyrics, music and chores by my husband).  

Cara Lockwood, Author of I DO, BUT I DON’T, PINK SLIP PARTY, and DIXIELAND SUSHI
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A: I can only think of the two songs I wouldn’t want to be written about me:
"Kiss From A Rose" by Seal. A mean boyfriend once told me that every time he heard Seal sing, "The more I get of you, the stranger it feels, yeah," he thought: that's how I feel about Melissa. We broke up a minute later.

"Sweet Melissa" by The Allman Brothers. Any girl named Melissa who went to sleep-away camp with hippie counselors in the 70s never wants to hear this song again.  

Melissa Senate, Author of SEE JANE DATE, THE SOLOMON SISTERS WISE UP, and WHOSE WEDDING IS IT ANYWAY?
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A: I’m about the least musically-oriented person on the planet, but I’m going to go with George Strait’s “The Chair,” simply because I think it’s an incredibly romantic song.
A: Considering how much I have a tendency to angst, I think I have to pick one that’s already been done: “Don’t Worry. Be Happy” (or Monty Python’s “Always Look On The Bright Side of Life”)  

Julie Kenner, author, THE GIVENCY CODE and CARPE DEMON
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A: “I Love You Just the Way You Are”
A: “Relax and Enjoy the Ride”  

Jennifer Coburn, author, WIFE OF REILLY and REINVENTING MONA
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A: “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” by Travis Tritt
A: “"Baby got a PhD in L-U-V" (I'm a big fan of spelling songs!)”  

Beth Kendrick, author MY FAVORITE MISTAKE and EXES AND OHS
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A: “I Just Want To Be Your Everything”
A: “The Good Life”  

Stacey Ballis, author INAPPROPRIATE MEN and SLEEPING OVER
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A: "Something" by the Beatles
A: "Lost in Your Eyes" (My fiance came up with that one. Isn't he great?)  

Eileen Rendahl, Author of DO ME, DO MY ROOTS and BALANCING IN HIGH HEELS
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A: “Forever Young,” because, from this point forward, I am unfortunately forever old. A: “Stop Panicking.”
 

Stephanie Lessing, Author of SHE’S GOT ISSUES
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A: "Cherish” by The Association. Does anyone remember that? We're talking the 60s here. I love that song. It is so romantic.
A: This one is harder. How about: "Revise Me One More Time"
 

Stephanie Lehmann, Author of THE ART OF UNDRESSING
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