Tag Archives: rock star

Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner – a Review

Posted on by
15

Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner – a Review

 

Amazon / B&N / Kobo / Google Play / Apple / BAM / Bookbub

 

Description:
A young mother haunted by war, determined to make a fresh start. But sometimes, the sins of the past aren’t so easy to escape.

Recent Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. The local police have yet to open a case, while her older, domineering husband seems unconcerned. Sabera’s closest friend, however, is convinced Sabera would never willingly leave her three‑year old daughter. At her insistence, missing persons expert Frankie Elkin agrees to take up the search through the broiling streets of Tucson. Just in time for a video of the young mother to surface—showing her walking away from the scene of a brutal double murder.

Frankie quickly realizes there’s much more to the Ahmadi family than meets the eye. The father Isaad is a brilliant mathematician, Sabera a gifted linguist, and their little girl Zahra—she has an uncanny ability to remember anything she sees. Which given everything that has happened during the girl’s short life, may be a terrible curse. When Isaad also disappears under mysterious circumstances and an attempt is made on Zahra’s life, Frankie realizes she must quickly crack the code of this family’s horrific past.

Someone is coming for the Ahmadis. And violence is clearly an option. When everything is on the line, how far would you go to protect the ones you love?

Frankie is about to find out.

 

 

Review:

Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner is the 4th book in her Frankie Elkin series. The story begins when an Afghan refugee Sabera Ahmadi was last seen exiting her place of work three weeks ago. Sabera’s closest friend, Allah is convinced that Sabera would never leave her three‑year old daughter, Zahra. She calls Frankie Elkin, to help find Sabera. Frankie Elkin works for the missing, seeking those that others can’t find often when the authorities have given up. She finds them. Frankie travels to Tucson to dig into the investigation of the missing Sabera.  Frankie is low on money, and she manages to get a job pet sitting for a video guru who will be out of the country. Frankie is needed to take care of his pets; enormous python, mini pythons, and Petunia the iguana.  

While Frankie investigates, she discovers a video showing Sabera at the scene of a brutal double murder. The more she digs, the dangerous things get. The Ahmadi family, having moved from Kabul, begin a good life, as the father is genius mathematician; Sabera is brilliant linguist and their daughter Zahra, even at a young age, has a photographic memory.  

Frankie does all she can to Sabera, as she has help from her best friend Allah, Daryl, and Rosemary.  They know that someone is trying to find Sabera or even Zahra; so they move into the mansion that Frankie is staying in. Danger is on the horizon.

Frankie is a fantastic, gusty, brave, resilient person, who always finds a way to save those missing.  You definitely want her on your side. As we get closer to the end, Sabera will show up, questioning Frankie. There were so many twists along the way.

Kiss Her Goodbye was a filled with tension, heartbreak, mystery, emotional and shocking reveals.  This was a rollercoaster story that was extremely tense. Kiss Her Goodbye was so very well written by Lisa Gardner. Frankie Elkin always finds the missing, and she is a fantastic heroine. I suggest you read Kiss Her Goodbye.

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Publisher

 

 

 

 

Share

If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden – a Review

Posted on by
15

If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden – a Review

 

Amazon / B&N / Kobo / Google Play / Apple / BAM / Bookbub

 

Description:
It’s the duet of a lifetime when a rock star and his backup singer find a new kind of harmony off stage in this sensational contemporary romance.

Clementine Clark isn’t looking for love. Growing up with a single mom who weeps over a new guy each week tends to have that effect on a girl. But Clementine doesn’t mind being the rational one—she’s even buried her musical dreams so deeply within herself that she hardly notices the hole it’s left in her life.

That is until her best friend calls her with a life-changing opportunity: to join Irish megastar Halloran on his first US tour as a backing vocalist. Clementine wants to reject the offer, but the pay is enough to change her and her mom’s life. Overnight, Clementine goes from serving enchiladas at the Happy Tortilla to belting high notes before a cheering crowd.

But the whiplash of trading small-town Texas for sold-out stadiums is nothing compared to the rush of performing with the enigmatic Thomas Patrick Halloran. Poet, introvert, and lyrical genius, Halloran quickly gets under Clementine’s skin. The two couldn’t see the world more differently. And yet, over the course of the next eight weeks on tour, the romantic rockstar might just strike an unforgettable chord in Clementine. But will it be enough for an encore?

 

 

 

Review:

If Not For My Baby by Kate Golden was a wonderful sweet storyline set in the world of music/concerts. We meet Clemintine Clark, who has lived all her life in Cherry Grove, Texas.  She spent most of her life taking care of her mother, who suffers from fibromyalgia, and working as a waitress in a diner. One day, her best friend Everly, is offered a job for 8 weeks being backups to an Irish folk singer-songwriter Thomas Halloran’s tour.  When Everly is offered to open for one of pop music’s biggest acts, she calls Clementine to fill in on the Halloran tour for her.  At first, Clementine doesn’t think that she can’t leave her mom, but her mom pushes her to go; especially with the eight-week gig would cover her mother’s medical expenses. Clementine agrees to go on the eight-week tour. She quickly becomes part of the tour band.

Halloran is an Irish enigmatic performer, who has become very popular: he is a bit introverted, as he keeps to himself in his suite, preferring solitude over partying and groupies. Halloran is thoughtful, soulful, and an artist who creates his own music because the music created by himself. Upon listening to Clementine’s voice, Halloran switches her to sing the song (If Not for My Baby) with her on stage. One late-night, Clementine will meet the real Halloran by the vending machine, and sparks ignite between them; with a slow passion that in time they cannot ignore. 

Slowly Clementin begins to feel strongly for Tom, as she knew she was falling in love with him. Tom’s journey was inspiring as Clem allowing the opportunity to accept & fall in love. Tom understood many things about Clem, learning her insecurities, and worries about her mother.  With the magic between them escalating, their relationship continued to grow, with the members of the band all discovering that Tom and Clem were together.  I really loved the band, with Clementine becoming very close to them all.  Indy, Molly and all the others were all terrific.

If Not For My Baby was a heartwarming, romantic, fun, great characters, and great story.  It was wonderful being part of the music group, and the long hours, and the friendships. The relationship between Tom and Clem was beautiful, pure and sweet.  If Not For My Baby was so very well written by Kate Golden.  I suggest you read this wonderful book.

Reviewed by Barb

Copy provided by Publisher

 

 

 

Share

Edge of Heaven (Crimson Edge 2) by Kat Mizera-review tour

Posted on by
14

Edge of Heaven (Crimson Edge 2) by Kat Mizera-review tour

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Google Play /

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date July 24, 2025

I have everything I’ve ever wanted—except the thing that matters most. Her.

Rock and roll is my life.
Playing bass for Crimson Edge is the best job in the world. Even when we’re on tour with our musical arch enemies.
Until the woman I’ve secretly been in love with for years starts dating one of them. I can’t stand the way he treats her, and I don’t know why she stays.
I can’t get involved—the band has too much to lose.
But I’m going to anyway.
One way or another, I’m going to make her mine.

••••••

REVIEW: EDGE OF HEAVEN is the third instalment in Kat Mizera’s contemporary, adult CRIMSON EDGE erotic, rock romance series- a spin off set in the author’s Rock Hard and Rock Harder worlds. This is Crimson Edge bass player Michael ‘ Mick’ Lipson, and model Taryn Blakely’s story line. EDGE OF HEAVEN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. There is a slight cross over with the author’s LA Phantoms Hockey series.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Mick and Taryn) EDGE OF HEAVEN focuses on the building relationship between Crimson Edge bass player Michael ‘ Mick’ Lipson, and model Taryn Blakely. A few years earlier, Mick and Taryn spent three glorious days together but life and everything else got in the way. Mick promised but didn’t call, and Taryn is struggling with the decision in her life. Fast forward to present day, Taryn is currently involved wit Callum Yates, lead guitarist for Karnal Death, a man who is controlling and abusive but Taryn has a secret, and is unable to walk away without someone else getting hurt. Mick is determined to save the woman with whom he is falling in love but he isn’t sure said woman wants to be saved.

The world building focuses on Taryn’s relationship with her abusive and controlling boyfriend, a man who is virtually holding our heroine hostage. Taryn needs something that only Callum can provide, and in this, she believes she owes Callum more than she is hoping to give. Mick wants nothing more than to claim Taryn as his own but the closer they get, the more problems for Taryn at home, and if Callum goes down, he’s taking Taryn and Mick with him.

The relationship between Mick and Taryn is one of second chances but Taryn is in a relationship, and Mick struggles with Taryn’s current situation. The longer Taryn remains with Callum, the worse it gets, and Mick is determined to protect our heroine form the ongoing blackmail that is threatening her life. Our couple is not together for most of the story as they Taryn must work through her problems before setting herself free. The $ex scenes are limited but passionate.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and determined including the return of the members of Crimson Edge: drummer Angus Jeffries, and twenty-four year old, journalist Ryleigh Bell, lead singer Jonny Gold, band manager Sasha Petrov (Anatoli -Las Vegas Sidewinders 4)and lead guitarist Sam Fielding; Taryn’s mother Tracy Blakely, and Karnal Death lead guitarist Callum Yates; designer Alexa Humboldt, and supermodel Stevie Marchand.

EDGE OF HEAVEN is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power, abuse and control, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is dramatic, gritty and edgy; the romance is limited but seductive; the characters are desperate and charismatic.

NOTE: There is a prequel novella EDGE OF FOREVER introducing the band

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one LIVING ON THE EDGE

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

KAT MIZERA

 

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She’s lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she’s penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

To find out about Kat Mizera’s  upcoming releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter here!

For more information on Kat Mizera and her books visit: https://katmizera.com/

FOLLOW: Goodreads / Twitter (X)/ Facebook/ Amazon Author / Instagram

Share

The Air I Breath by Laramie Briscoe-review tour

Posted on by
14

💜The Air I Breath by Laramie Briscoe-review tour💜

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Google Play /

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date Ausust 23, 2024

I’m the hottest tight end in the league, and I’m ready to shoot my shot…

Blake

Nine years playing professional football for the Nashville Warriors has taught me a lot. I’ve learned not everyone is your friend, the fans can and will turn on you, and most importantly when you find love? You’ve got to grab it with both hands and never let it go.

I’ve had a crush on pop star Willa for years, but I was in a long-term relationship. When my ex and I break up and Willa makes a tour stop near one of our games, the stars align.

I’m only expecting to talk to her for a few minutes and explain how much I admire her. Instead, we’re hooked up by mutual friends, and as they say, chemistry as electric as ours? It can’t be denied.

Willa

I’m a fresh off the end of a long-term relationship. I’ve taken the required time that women like me need when our hearts are broken, and now I’m ready to get out and play the field again.

The only thing is; I don’t expect “the field” to mean with an actual professional athlete.

But when I meet Blake Whitfield, I know my life is never going to be the same. Late nights, early mornings, public outings, and the opinions of every person around us isn’t enough to discourage this love story.

As they say; let the games begin…

••••

REVIEW:Laramie Briscoe has dropped another knockout! The Air I Breathe is a spicy celebrity, sports romance filled with angst, drama and second chances.

Willa is a pop-star, think T-Swift on overload if that’s possible, she does what she does and lives her life wild and free like she has always wanted to. Music is in her blood and the connection with it and her fans means everything to her. However, with every great song-writer there comes a past attached to it, and normally one with many stories. With her past, Willa has become cautious and guarded, agreeing to the type of meet up she does is out of character for her, but one she hopes will be a good thing.

Little does she know, it’s going to turn her whole life topseturvey.

Willa and Blake (who is such a sweetheart by the way!) are a match made in music heaven! This book was a kick in the pants with the laughter, and for once I can really say that listening to a killer music playlist while reading really did justice to the book. Willa and Blake try to manage a relationship in the public eye, and slowly start to realize how difficult it really can be. Everyone wants so much from them, their time, energy, music, love, they both love who they are and after some serious soul searching decide to make a true go at their relationship.

Blake and Willa had such great chemistry and banter and I think that is what had me coming back for more with each page. The Air I Breathe is a very happy go lucky, fluff book that had me grinning like an idiot while I was reading and frankly it was just happy, and sometimes that is all a reader wants in a book.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sarah

Social Media: Goodreads/Website/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Instagram /Bookbub

Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books.

When she’s not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix.

Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and an adorable dog named Gus.

Share

SWEET REGRET by K. Bromberg -review and tour

Posted on by
11

SWEET REGRET by K. Bromberg -review & tour

 

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Chapters/

Add to Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3Y07Fzb

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 1, 2023

Vince Jennings has had two loves in his life. Music and Bristol Matthews.

His guitar skills catapult him to stardom with the most popular rock band on earth.

But it takes walking away from Bristol—his first love—to make this happen.

Despite the groupies, the success, the fun, life under the bright glare of fame and fortune isn’t enough.

Deep, dark pain threatens to derail all he’s worked for, until fate brings her back into his life.

***

Bristol Matthews has found and lost love earlier in life than most, but she is determined to keep moving forward and not look backwards.

Even though she is reminded of him every day.

Now, her long-held dream of becoming a lawyer is finally within her grasp. Until her boss assigns her a new client. The famous rock star Vince Jennings.

A man who can never know her truth.

A man who can see through her as if he still knows her.

The man who still loves her.

Something is different when their paths cross this time. Both are holding tightly to secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Isn’t that always how their story has gone?

Will this time around be different or no matter how true their love, is it just not meant to be?

•••••••••

REVIEW:  SWEET REGRET by K.Bromberg is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, rock star romance story line focusing on thirty year old, rock star Vince Jennings, and twenty-nine year old, PR assistant Bristol Matthews. SWEET REGRET is set in the author’s DRIVEN world, with the appearance of Vince’s band Bent, first introduced in SWEET ACHE (January 2015)

Told from dual first person perspectives (Vince and Bristol) SWEET REGRET focuses on the second chance relationship between rock star Vince Jennings and Bristol Matthews. Approximately eleven years earlier Vince Jennings walked away from the girl that he loved in search of some stability and peace having endure years of abuse at the hands of his father. Four years later, our couple would reconnect following a Bent concert, a reconnection that was about to change Bristol’s life forever. Fast forward to present day, Bristol, now working as a PA for McMann Media Management, a public relations firm, is assigned rock star Vince Jennings, the man who broke our heroine’s heart. Vince, in all of his rock star glory, is struggling. On hiatus from the band, Vince is attempting a solo career, a career he is hoping to push to the top with the help of McMann Media Management but Vince never expected to come face to face with the woman he loves, a woman who wants nothing to do with our story line hero. What ensues is the rebuilding but acrimonious relationship between Vince and Bristol, and the potential fall-out when Vince discovers the truth behind Bristol’s unwelcome and bitter refusal to work our story line hero.

Vince Jennings never knew his mother, and endured years of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his father. Having to break his promise to Bristol, Vince ran without looking back, a run that would place him at the top of the rock and roll world. Vince didn’t do relationships and declared he never wanted children, and in this, broke every woman’s heart including the one woman who knew everything about our story line hero. Bristol Matthews’ heart was destroyed the day her neighbor and boyfriend walked away, promising to call whenever he could. The calls never came, four years would pass, and Bristol would reconnect with the man she still loved but a one night stand ended with Vince running again, a one night stand that would change Bristol’s life forever. As her career plans stalled, her parents’ marriage imploded and her heart torn into a million pieces, Bristol would direct her love towards someone else.

The relationship between Vince and Bristol is one of second chances; an emotional reconnecting with too many memories, too many secrets, and a difficulty history of running when the world began to overwhelm. History was about to repeat when Bristol’s secrets sends Vince into another spiral, secrets that Vince pushes our hero to lash out at the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are passionate and seductive.

The secondary and supporting characters include the members of the rock band Bent: Gizmo, Rocket, and Hawkin Play (Sweet Ache). Hawkin will become Vince’s support team and lifeline when our hero continues to spiral, causing another paparazzi nightmare. We are introduced to Bristol’s mother, her boss Xavier McMann, as well as Jagger Enzo Matthews.

SWEET REGRET is a story of secrets, regret, second chances, forgiveness and love. The premise is emotional and passionate; the characters are broken, desperate and determined; the romance is provocative and intense.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

New York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary novels that contain a mixture of sweet, emotional, a whole lot of sexy, and a little bit of real. She likes to write strong heroines, and damaged heroes who we love to hate and hate to love.

A mom of three, she plots her novels in between school runs and soccer practices, more often than not with her laptop in tow.

Since publishing her first book in 2013, K. has sold over one million copies of her books and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over twenty-five times.

In April, she’ll release The Player, the first in a two-book sports romance series (The Catch, book 2, will be released late June), with many more already outlined and ready to be written.

She loves to hear from her readers so make sure you check her out on social media or sign up for her newsletter to stay up to date on all her latest releases and sales HERE

Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon Author | Driven Group

Share

ANYWHERE WITH YOU (Calamity Falls) by Erika Kelly-a review

Posted on by
11

ANYWHERE WITH YOU (Calamity Falls) by Erika Kelly-a review

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / Amazon.uk / Amazon.au /Google play /

Don’t own a Kindle? Download the FREE Amazon Kindle App for your mobile device or pc

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date June 9, 2022

He’s a rock star, and she’s his biggest fan. Dreams come true all the time—why not for her?

For ten years, Della Swanson has swooned over Van Claybourne. His lyrics are deep, sensitive, and speak to her soul. She’s positive if they met, they’d have a true connection. So, when the opportunity comes up to work in his mountain town, she grabs it.

But when six months pass, and she still hasn’t run into him, she knows it’s time to head home and put the silly fantasy to rest. She’s ready to start a new chapter in her life. On her way to the airport, she comes upon a stranded tour bus. With her bedazzled tool kit, she’s able to get the band back on the road, but just before she leaves, the manager offers her a job as a personal assistant. He won’t tell her the name of the artist, but the salary is so impressive she doesn’t hesitate to sign on.

The moment she boards the bus, Della’s stunned to find she’s working for her teen idol. Only, Van’s not what he seems. He’s got major secrets only a handful of people know—and they’re mind-blowing.

The one thing that does turn out to be true: the connection she believed they’d share is real and more powerful than anything she could have imagined.

But will it last? Della’s willing to take the wild ride in order to find out.

••••••••

REVIEW: ANYWHERE WITH YOU by Erika Kelly is a contemporary, adult, stand alone erotic, romance story line set in the author’s Calamity Falls world with characters introduced in KISS ME SLOWLY, a serial first released in newsletter format. This is temp/event planner Della Swanson, and musician/writer Van Claybourne. ANYWHERE WITH YOU can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from third person perspective ANYWHERE WITH YOU follows Della Swanson as she finds herself as the temporary PA for rock star Van Claybourne, her childhood idol but all is not as it appears to be. Three days together finds our couple revealing the truths about their past, pasts that are about to collide pushing Della out of Van Claybourne’s life, a life shrouded in secrets and lies. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Della and Van Claybourne, and the potential fall-out as Della sees more than anyone could have ever imagined.

The relationship between Della and Van Claybourne is predicated upon a lie, of sorts. Van Claybourne is not who or what they present themselves to be, and Della is caught up in the middle of a potential storm of betrayal and trust. Della is quick to offer her assistance and help, help that is long overdue for a musician who is unable to find his own path, going forward. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There are limited secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to the members of, and support staff for Van Claybourne; Della’s father, as well as the return of Micky and Rhys Wolf (Kiss Me Slowly).

ANYWHERE WITH YOU is a story of secrets,lies, revelations and understanding. The premise is emotional and engaging;the romance is seductive and captivating;the characters are struggling, energetic and charismatic.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Share

Hot For Me by Tam DeRudder Jackson-Review & Giveaway Tour

Posted on by
11

Hot For Me (Balefire 4) by Tam DeRudder Jackson-Review  & Giveaway Tour

 

 

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Chapters Indigo / Apple 

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 27, 2022

Adam

A bonafide pop diva, all sass and scandal, Cristy Valor commands headlines wherever she goes. The tabloids love her—and love to hate her. From the first time her sexy alto voice rolls over me, she has all my attention. When she joins Balefire on our latest tour, she sashays across the stage in her wild-ass costumes and parties hard enough to keep up with my boys and me. She drives me batshit crazy—and I love every second of it.

Sex on stilettos.

Pure trouble.

Our sizzling chemistry could shoot a rocket into space, and it’s not long before I crave her. For the first time in my life, I want to share everything with a woman. But Cristy is hiding something, something that holds her back from giving me all of herself. She’s about to find out that I’m a patient man—and I always get what I want.

Cristy

Adam Tron is the poster boy for tall, dark, and sexy. His bass rhythms are enough to make me cream my panties every time I hear them. Flirting with him during our live shows is a rush but nothing compared to what happens when I finally give in to my lust and share his bed. The problem is, sex isn’t all he wants.

For my entire career, I’ve set the narrative, teased the tabloids with scandals that kept them too busy to look into my past, too busy to discover the secret that could end the party for good. Adam Tron could wreck me, steal my heart—and my music. I can’t let him in. I can’t let him discover the secret behind the nightmares I have nearly every night. He thinks he can slay all my monsters, and it would be so easy to let him. But if he finds out the truth, will he still be hot for me?

••••••

REVIEW: HOT FOR ME is the fourth instalment in Tam DeRudder Jackson’s contemporary adult BALEFIRE erotic, rock romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Balefire. This is bass guitarist for Balefire Adam Tron, and pop singer Christy Valor’s story line. HOT FOR ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storyline is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: The events of HOT FOR ME run parallel to, and over lap with the events of book three WILD FOR ME.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Christy and Adam) HOT FOR ME follows the building romance and relationship between bass guitarist Adam Tron, and pop singer Christy Valor. Adam Tron is a fan of Christy Valor, and insisted that their manager offer Christy a spot on their upcoming tour but our heroine had no idea it was Adam who pushed for her presence, a push that would ultimately pull our couple together.As the tour picks up steam, rumors begin to surface about a possible break up , a break up caused by the appearance of Christy Valor but all is not well in Christy’s past, a past that is about to reveal a secret she has hidden for close to ten years. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Christy and Adam, and the potential fall out as Christy struggles with the demons from her past, demons that refuse to let go, forcing Christy to walk away from the man that she loves.

Christy and Adam’s attraction to one another is immediate and intense, but like in the previous story lines, Balefire’s manager begins to cause trouble for the members of the band. Christy’s manager is constantly running interference with our story line heroine, interference that reveals a much deeper connection and meaning .As two opposing forces work to keep our couple apart, Christy and Adam realize that not everyone is happy with their relationship, going forward, including the fans, paparazzi, and gossip sites. The $ex scenes are numerous, erotic, passionate and seductive, without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.

Once again, all of the members of Balefire play secondary and supporting characters, as well as the group’s manager Garrett Phillips, and Christy’s best friend and manger Gretchen Hoff; the band’s intern Annabelle Stewart, and Christy’s costumer Steve.

HOT FOR ME is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and jealousy, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are energetic, dynamic and engaging.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Play For Me
Sing For Me
Wild For Me

Copy supplied by Netgalley

Reviewed by Sandy

FOLLOW: Goodreads/ Website/ Facebook/ Instagram/ Bookbub / Amazon

Tam DeRudder Jackson is the author of the paranormal romance Talisman Series and the contemporary romance Balefire Series. Her favorite “room” in her house is her back patio where she dreams up stories of romance and risk. When she’s not writing her latest paranormal or contemporary romance, you can usually find her driving around with the top down in her convertible or carving turns on the slopes of the local ski hill. The mom of two grown sons, Tam likes to travel, attend rock concerts, watch football and soccer, and visit old car shows with her husband. She lives in the mountains of northwest Wyoming where she spends most of her free time trying to read all the books. Her TBR piles are threatening to take over her office, and she’s fine with that.

NOTE: The Reading Cafe is NOT responsible for the rafflecopter giveaway. If you have any questions, please contact the promoter

Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Share

Christmas With a Rock Star Anthology: Paradise in Oblivion by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott-a review

Posted on by
10

CHRISTMAS WITH A ROCK STAR Anthology –PARADISE IN OBLIVION by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

Amazon.com / Amazon.ca / B&N / KOBO / Chapters Indigo / Google Play

ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 2, 2018

CHRISTMAS WITH A ROCK STAR is a collection of Christmas themed short stories from New York Times and USA Today bestselling rock star romance authors. Hot rock stars for Christmas. The perfect gift to crank up the heat on a cold, winter night. All new content

•••••••••••••

NOTE: My review covers PARADISE IN OBLIVION by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott

REVIEW: PARADISE IN OBLIVION by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott found in the multi-authored CHRISTMAS WITH A ROCK STAR anthology is a contemporary adult, erotic, romance short story set in the authors’ Lost in Oblivion series. PARADISE IN OBLIVION can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the Rock Revenge Trilogy as some of the events in the current time-line are a direct result from some of the events in the aforementioned trilogy. PARADISE IN OBLIVION advances both series several months.

WARNING: If you have not read either of the previous two series there may be some spoilers in my review.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ian and Zoe-Rock Revenge Trilogy), and several third person perspectives (Simon, Margo and Nick-Lost in Oblivion) PARADISE IN OBLIVION follows three couples, Simon and Margo, Nick and Lila, Ian and Zoe as they embark on a Christmas holiday on a remote Island where Simon and Margo own vacation property. Margo, heavily pregnant with Simon’s baby worries about her impending due date, and the potential problems with the worsening weather; Nick and Lila struggle with what may never be; and Ian and Zoe have a couple of surprise announcements that may or may not be what everyone wants to hear.

PARADISE IN OBLIVION is a quick, fun and sexy read that follows in the aftermath of the events of ROCK REDEMPTION and the Rock Revenge Trilogy wherein Simon will come face to face with the brother he never knew, and the ensuing disaster that almost cost him the woman he loved. A sweet story of reconciliation, family, friendship and love PARADISE IN OBLIVION is the perfect addition to Quinn and Elliott’s world of Oblivion.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

Share