What was it like to be a Backstreet Boys' girlfriend?
Nonstop. It was exciting. I met Brian two months after he joined the group. It was all pretty much a dream at that point, so it was just like dating a high school boyfriend. It wasn't like he was a Backstreet Boy, in my eyes. He was always just Brian. And he lived with my family for two years out of the four years that we dated. The hardest part was being kept a secret from the fans.

What has life been like since you wrote this book? How do they feel about you writing a book that dishes all of their gossip?
I contacted Brian, first of all, to let him know that it was a fun book with a very positive message. It had nothing to do with any sort of cattiness. Plus, I have the younger siblings, and that's a whole other reason why I wrote it. Since he lived with us for two years, it was almost like a divorce to them. It was hard on them, and this book has allowed them to talk about it again and reminisce in a positive manner, so it has been a great closure for the family.

What was Brian's response when you contacted him about the book? He, nor any of the other Backstreet Boys, have ever contacted me to tell me not to write the book. Why would they? It's a really cool book, so there would be no reason for them to be worried about it.

When was the last time you spoke with Brian?
Quite a few months back. We had a bank account together and bought a car together, which isn't something I would recommend. That was the last time we met in person. That was three and a half months after [Brian's] heart surgery. Quite coincidentally, my brother had just had a collapsed lung and was like, "Hey, man, Look at my scar." Brian was like, "look at my scar." I'm signing off on a car, and I look over and they are showing off battle wounds.It was hilarious. He keeps more in contact with my brother and his friends than me, because I'm sure me having a boyfriend and him having a new girlfriend, that's a fine line that neither one of us wants to cross. We want to maintain friends, but not overdo it where it will affect our romantic relationships.

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