A review by nean
Back Beat by Ryleigh Sloan

5.0

The minute Dean hears her singing he hits his button; she’s taking chances and nailing it on everything. Hearing her voice, he knows he’s toast, jealous that the smile she gave wasn’t just for him. Blair is going to win the competition he knows it, but the minute he tells her to pick him, he knows it would be best for her not to, they would be amazing together, but he’s not thinking professionally.
Blaire can’t believe three judges turned or Dean Carter hit the button for her. Maddie her friend that came with her admits she’s worried, she knows that Blaire has been crushing on Dean for years and saw how he looked at her, knowing his reputation she doesn’t want her to get hurt.
With Blair having to head home for a family emergency, Dean knows if she leaves her dreams with be gone, so he offers her a solution of him returning with her.
Something changed between them after Dean helped her with the lion, his attitude is different, reserved, he even seems impatient with her. Apologising to Dean she doesn’t expect him to say he wants her and that it would mess everything up, keeping distance from her.
After their night, he doesn’t regret it but knows it can’t happen again while the show is on, a phone call from Kade changes everything. Danielle has caused problems, saying that he’s been favouring Blair, he lets Kade know he went with her because he loves her. He knows Kade is right, she deserves better, now she might not have the chance, he has to tell Blair and hopes he doesn’t lose her in the process telling her why he has a contract in the first place. Heading to a meeting he going to try everything he can to keep Blair on the show. Will Blair ever be able to forgive Dean when she finds out what he’s done.