Imagine meeting, falling in love with, and marrying the biggest pop star in the world only days before he wins an American Idol-type singing contest. This is the story of Jenna Holden and Aidan Price in When I Remember Love by Trish Silver.

When I Remember Love is a modern love story, sizzling with passionate love scenes and a powerful emotional plot. The author captivates the reader immediately with a horrific car accident in the opening pages.  We read on to learn how this couple overcomes numerous setbacks to become pop music royalty.

Still distraught over the passing of her mother, Jenna travels to California to visit her Aunt Vanessa. Vanessa is a music agent about to sign pop music’s biggest commodity, Aidan Price. Jenna had previously seen Price on the televised singing contest, American Star. The couple meet, and as the saying goes, the rest is history. Within a short time, Aidan proposes to Jenna and, against his agent’s and record producer’s advice, the couple wed only days before the finale of the competition.  Once married, the couple tour the country while Aidan’s star grows, and soon they are blessed with children.  

It’s not all glitz and glam, however. Jenna has a generous heart. She can’t pass a homeless person without stopping and offering help. Aidan decides to use his fame to help Jenna work to end homelessness in America. The couple seem to have it all, fame, money, love, beautiful children, and an unquenchable passion for one another. Their love is strong; however, the music business can be ruthless. With the stresses and pressures of fame comes a horrifying accident, threatening to end everything and testing the couple’s faith and commitment.

I only had a couple of minor problems with this book; one was with the recycling of descriptive narrative in the love scenes. The other was occasional abrupt time/setting changes without adequate transition. Aside from that, I believe this book would make a great movie, as readers will fall in love with Aidan and Jenna.  

Author Trish Silver combines traditional romance, steamy erotica, and gripping drama in this memorable story. She has included well-developed supporting characters, fiery twists, and a satisfying ending. Highly recommended for fans of modern romance. Read it now as the sequel is in the works. 5 Stars

iUniverse.com (March 4, 2009)

978-1440119569

Reviewed by William Potter for Reader’s Choice