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TREY (A Lair Novel) by A.M. Madden-Review & Giveaway Tour

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TREY (A Lair Novel) by A.M. Madden-Review & Giveaway Tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 4, 2020

They say time heals all wounds. And maybe they’re right. But what about wounds no one sees? The kind that open again and again? The kind that have you feeling like you swallowed glass?

Those are the wounds I carry. Years of heartbreak have created layer after layer of scar tissue over my whimpering heart.
Everywhere I go, I play the part of rock star, shameless with my cocky attitude and salacious smirks. I deserve an award for how well I can fake being happy.

But then everything changes in my life—again.
Turns out they were right.

After all I’ve been through, I discover my heart can mend itself after all.
Even in the wake of tragedy, the tiny fragments of my heart are fusing back together.

What’s the magic elixir? In my case it turns out to be a stunning beauty with bouncy, caramel waves, a smile that has me forgetting my name, and crystal-blue eyes just like mine.

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REVIEW:TREY by A.M. Madden is a contemporary, adult LAIR erotic, rock, romance story line –a spin off from the author’s The Back-Up series. This is Devil’s Lair member and musician Trey Taylor, and graphic designer Camilla Deron’s story line. You do not have to have read the previous series to follow but for cohesion and back story, I recommend reading Backstage and Backstage Pass, from the original series where Trey’s heart breaking story begins.

NOTE: If you have not read the original Back Up series, there may be some spoilers in my review.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Trey and Camilla) TREY follows the building romance and relationship between Devil’s Lair member and musician Trey Taylor, and graphic designer Camilla Deron. Approximately seven years earlier Trey had a one night with Camilla Deron, and walked away without looking back. Fast forward to present day, wherein, a different and recovering Trey Taylor comes face to face with a woman he barely remembers, but a woman who reveals a secret she has kept close to her heart. Without missing a beat, Trey pushes his way into Camilla’s life, in a effort to become part of a family for which he had always hoped. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Trey and Camilla, and the potential fall-out as Trey’s lifestyle and fame begin to overwhelm and threaten our story line heroine.

Trey Taylor has suffered more than anyone could have imagined. Believing he is not worthy of love, and everyone he loves, in the end, will run or be destroyed, Trey struggles with his growing affection and attraction to Camilla. Camilla Deron has been on her own for many years, and refuses to trust Trey with her heart or her love. Hoping to take things slow, Camilla is pulled head first into Trey’s life including the acceptance of his Devil’s Lair family.

The relationship between Trey and Camilla is one of second chances, of a sort. Trey is desperate to be part of Camilla’s life but Camilla has issues of trust after witnessing (on-line and in the papers) the breakdown and fall-out of the man with whom she will fall in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including the members of the rock group Devil’s Lair: Jack and Leila Lair, and their children: drummer Hunter Amatto, guitarist Scott Malone, Scott, Cannon Davis , Lori Banzini, and Laila’s brother Evan, as well as Camilla’s best friend Debbie and her husband Carson, and little Alivia.

TREY is a story of recovery and second chances; of family, secrets, tragedy revelations and love. The premise is emotional and revealing; the seductive romance is slow to build; the characters are energetic and colorful. TREY is a welcome addition to the Devil’s Lair family.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

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A.M. Madden’s romance debut is The Back-Up Series, consisting of Back-Up, Front & Center, and Encore.

A.M. Madden is a wife, a mother, an avid reader of romance novels and now an author. In Back-up she aspired to create a fun, sexy, realistic romantic story. She wanted to create characters that the reader could relate to and feel as if they knew personally.

A self-proclaimed hopeless romantic, she loves getting lost in a good book. She uses every free moment of her time writing, while raising teenage boys.

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PLAY FAST by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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PLAY FAST (Brooklyn Dawn #2) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 17, 2020

Five reasons I should never go near Oz Taylor:

• He’s a hot as sin world famous rockstar with a big…ax.
• He’s a huge, tattooed older guy with a piercing dark gaze that can destroy a woman’s virginity.
• He’s my forever best friend’s older brother.
• He hasn’t spoken to me in more than five years.
• Oh, and I’m pretty sure he hates me...

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REVIEW: PLAY FAST is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult BROOKLYN DAWN erotic, rock, romance series co-authored by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott. This is Brooklyn Dawn’s bassist Oz Taylor, and hair stylist/make up artist Daisy Flannigan. BROOKLYN DAWN is a spin off from the authors’ numerous rock series including Lost in Oblivion, Found in Oblivion, and Hammered.

Told from three first person perspectives (Oz, Daisy and Lindsey) PLAY FAST follows the enemies to lovers relationship between twenty-three year old hair stylist/make up artist for Brooklyn Dawn, Daisy Flannigan, and bassist Oz Taylor. Five years earlier Daisy’ best friend, and Oz’s sister Kerry Taylor died, and in the ensuing years Oz’s anger towards Daisy has broiled and brewed. Now that Daisy is the make-up artist and hair stylist for Brooklyn Dawn, Oz struggles between his hatred for, and attraction to a woman he blames for everything that went wrong. But two day together at Oz’s home away from home from Oz acting on his attraction but continuing to struggle with what was, and what will never be.

Meanwhile, someone is determined to destroy Ripper Records, the label for which Brooklyn Dawn, Lost in Oblivion, Found in Oblivion, and Hammered work. Accidents, graffiti, and personal attacks aimed at hurting the musicians who work for Donovan Lewis, finds Ripper Records hiring extra security, after having lost one of their own.

The relationship between Oz and Daisy is a little sister’s best friend turned enemies to lovers wherein Oz will discover that Daisy is more than he could have imagined. Two days together finds Oz lowering his defenses but an attack against our heroine pushes Oz over the edge, and in doing so, threatens their tentative hold on an already fractured relationship. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate with some bondage, and discipline scenarios.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several members from the other bands and the aforementioned previous series including Ripper Records executives CEO Donovan Lewis and Lila Ronson Shawcross Crandall, and her husband Mal Crandall. We are re- introduced to the members of Brooklyn Dawn: drummer Cooper Dallas, lead guitarist Jamie DuCaine, keyboardist Teagan Daly and rhythm guitarist Zane Landry; as well as Roth Defense specialist Noah Jordan.

PLAY FAST is a story of family, friendships, grief and loss; of blame and acceptance; of love and understanding. Oz Taylor struggles with the guilt and grief of his sister’s death, and places the blame on the woman with whom he will fall in love. The character driven premise is engaging and sensitive; the characters are broken and intense; the romance is spicy and edgy.

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NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR by Sarah Darlington-Review Tour

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NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR (Rockstars in Kill Devils Hills #4) by Sarah Darlington-Review Tour


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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 4, 2020

STRANDED ON AN ISLAND WITH A HOT ROCKSTAR?
Fine, I’ll volunteer.

Luce thinks Ollie Mills is obnoxious, frustrating, and full of himself. The only thing the bassist of the world famous rock band, Sunset Revival, cares about is a good time and the next woman in his bed. So of all people to be stranded on a deserted island with, Luce can’t believe it has to be him.

Ollie has been crushing on Luce Winchester for months. Finally, finally, she agrees to come stay with him. Well, it’s a visit out of desperation, but he’ll take whatever he can get from this woman. When they get kidnapped and stranded on a random island thanks to a psychotic fan, it’s hardly the first date Ollie had in mind. But there’s more to this devilishly handsome rocker than meets the eye. He’s resourceful, protective, and maybe, just maybe, he can prove to Luce he’s a bet she should take.

In the end will Luce choose to stay with Ollie or leave her love-struck rockstar behind?

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REVIEW: NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR is the fourth and final instalment in Sarah Darlington’s contemporary, adult ROCKSTARS IN KILL DEVILS HILLS / NEVER TRUST erotic, rock, romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Sunset Revival. This is bassist Oliver ‘Ollie’ Mills, and bartender Luce Winchester’s story line. NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Luce is Emma’s niece (Never Trust a Rockstar #1). Some of the events of Never Leave a Rockstar cross over with, and run parallel to the events in a couple of the previous books.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Luce and Ollie) NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR follows in the aftermath of a kidnapping and abandonment on a deserted island. Ollie Mills had been lusting after Luce Winchester since being rejected by her sister Emma. Inviting Luce onto his yacht meant a chance with our story line heroine but Ollie was a bit of a manwh*re and Luce soon discovered she wasn’t the only woman on board the yacht. But things don’t go according to plan when Ollie and Luce are kidnapped and left stranded on a deserted island where they struggle to find water and food, only, once again, to come face to face with their would-be abductors disguised as their rescuers. Having to make a desperate attempt to escape their kidnappers, Ollie and Luce find themselves on the run, in the hopes of staying one-step ahead of Ollie’s persistent stalker. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Ollie and Luce, and the potential fall-out as Luce keeps a secret that is about to change her life.

Ollie’s reputation as a manwh*re preceded his introduction to our story line heroine. Throughout the series Ollie’s dalliances with numerous women didn’t sit well with family or friends but in NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR a different side of Oliver Mills emerges as he struggles to save the woman with whom he would fall in love. Luce Winchester has loved and lost, and wasn’t about to get involved with a man who is unable to make a commitment beyond the weekend but finding herself on a deserted island with our story line hero, Luce and Ollie had to work together in order to survive.

The relationship between Ollie and Luce began months before but Ollie’s stint in rehab found our hero making a daily call in order to get his fix of our story line heroine. Everyone warns Luce about Ollie’s manwh*ring ways, never giving Ollie the benefit of the doubt that people can change when they fall in love. The $ex scenes are intimate and intense without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include Caleb Mills and his girlfriend Emma: Dana Mills and John Michaels; Luke Mills and Rebecca Cooper.

NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR is a story of obsession and fame; romance, secrets, family and love. The premise is engaging and entertaining. The epilogue fast forwards one year but I was hoping for some information or more details regarding Ollie’s stalker, a conflict resolution that never came to fruition. The characters are colorful and energetic; the romance is passionate and seductive. NEVER LEAVE A ROCKSTAR is a spicy and sexy conclusion to the Never Trust/Rockstars in Kill Devils Hills series.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews

Never Trust a Rockstar
Never Kiss a Rockstar
Never Love a Rockstar

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Reviewed by Sandy

Sarah Darlington was born in Colorado and grew up all over the United States. These days, she calls Virginia home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and large dog. The best word to describe Sarah is ‘creative.’ She’s passionate about designing, crafting, and photography. But most of all… she loves creating stories through her writing.

Her romance books are sexy and heart-gripping at their core, guaranteed to make you swoon. Any of them can be read as a stand-alone, but all are connected within the same world.

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Never Love A Rockstar by Sarah Darlington-Review Tour

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Never Love a Rockstar (Rockstars in Kill Devil Hills #3) by Sarah Darlington-Review tour

Never Love A Rockstar
Rockstars in Kill Devils Hill #3
by Sarah Darlington

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 5, 2020

IN LOVE WITH A ROCKSTAR?

No, I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

Rebecca Cooper knows what dating a rockstar is like. It’s late nights, months on the road, and constantly sharing your man with everyone else. It’s coming second. She’s been there, done that, and walked away with a broken heart. So how it is possible she’s put herself in this position again? In love with yet another rockstar. This time, his brother.

Luke Mills is bitter. He’s bogged down by years of guilt and heartache. He goes through the motions. He’s rough with everyone around him. And then Rebecca walks back into his life. Sweet Rebecca. She shouldn’t be here. She shouldn’t have come back. But Luke sees her and can’t help the way his heart wants to respond. But, no, not in a million years—he’d never let her have a spot in his frozen heart again. Not when she was always his brother’s girl.

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REVIEW: NEVER LOVE A ROCKSTAR is the third instalment in Sarah Darlington’s contemporary, adult ROCKSTARS IN KILL DEVIL HILLS rock, romance series focusing on the rock band Sunset Revival-a spin off from the author’s Kill Devil Hills series. This is guitarist and eldest Mills brother Luke Mills, and Rebecca Cooper’s story line. NEVER LOVE A ROCKSTAR can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order for back story and cohesion. Some of the timeline and events runs parallel to the events of book one Never Trust a Rockstar, and book two Never Kiss a Rockstar.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Luke and Rebecca) follows in the aftermath of Rebecca Cooper’s return to Kill Devil Hills. Four years earlier Rebecca and Caleb Mills were in a relationship but Caleb had virtually ignored our story line heroine. A one-night stand with Caleb’s brother Luke, found Rebecca walking away only to return four years later with a three year-old child, by her side. As Caleb struggles to make sense of it all, Luke discovers that not everything is at is appears to be. What ensues is the building relationship and romance between Luke and Rebecca, as our couple come to terms with what was, and what will be.

Luke Mills has always been in love with his brother’s girlfriend, but one night together was never going to be enough, having awoken alone, with no idea as to Rebecca’s plans. Fast forward to present day, wherein Rebecca returns with ‘Caleb’s’ son, a child Luke knows to be his, alone.

The relationship between Rebecca and Luke is one of second chances, of a sorts, between two people who have loved one another from afar. Rebecca never wanted to be a burden to Caleb or Luke but was struggling to support her child, who needed special care. Luke was quick to provide Rebecca with a home and support, as he had never stopped loving the woman he believed his brother still loved. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Luke’s brothers Caleb (and Emma), Ollie, and their cousin Dani. The Mills’ matriarch struggles in the face of preconceived notions about her sons’ relationships with a woman she believes will ruin them all.

NEVER LOVE A ROCKSTAR is a story of family, secrets, passion and love. The premise is emotional and heart breaking; the romance is seductive; the characters are wounded and real.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Never Trust a Rockstar
Never Kiss a Rockstar

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Sarah Darlington was born in Colorado and grew up all over the United States. These days, she calls Virginia home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and large dog. The best word to describe Sarah is ‘creative.’ She’s passionate about designing, crafting, and photography. But most of all… she loves creating stories through her writing.

Her romance books are sexy and heart-gripping at their core, guaranteed to make you swoon. Any of them can be read as a stand-alone, but all are connected within the same world. 

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NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR by Sarah Darlington-Review & Giveaway Tour

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NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR (Rockstars in Kill Devil Hills #2) by Sarah Darlington-Review & Giveaway Tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 4, 2019

ONE NIGHT WITH THE DRUMMER OF SUNSET REVIVAL?
Yes, I’m game.

Dani Mills, drummer of the world-famous band, Sunset Revival, doesn’t have time for romance. Touring with her bandmates across the country, she’s content with meaningless sex: one-night-stands, no kissing, no personal details. These are her rules…and there are never exceptions.

John Michaels lives a life of seclusion in Corolla, North Carolina. He works, eats, and sleeps—and is perfectly content with his lifestyle. He doesn’t have the time, or energy, to deal with people. Or relationships. Especially women relationships.

When Sunset Revival gets stranded on the beach, it’s John who is asked for shelter. With his sexy-as-sin good looks—covered in ink with blue eyes so deep they shine—Dani finds herself desperate for one night in his bed. That’s all either of them wants, really…one night, no-strings, no promise of tomorrow.

Yet, when one night turns into two, both find themselves breaking their own rules. Thrust into a whirlwind of passion and desire, the pair struggle to maintain the upper hand, with John learning the hardest lesson of all…never kiss a Rockstar.

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REVIEW: NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR is the second instalment in Sarah Darlington’s contemporary, adult ROCKSTARS IN KILL DEVIL HILLS erotic, rock, romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Sunset Revival-a spin off from the author’s Kill Devil Hills series. This is thirty-three year old, reclusive tattoo artist John Michaels, and Sunset Revival’s twenty-seven year old, drummer Dani Mills’ story line. NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR can be read as a stand alone but I recommend reading the series in order. The timeline and events in NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR run parallel to book one Never Trust a Rockstar.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Dani and John) NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR follows the building relationship between tattoo artist John Michaels, and Sunset Revival’s drummer Dani Mills. Sunset Revival needed a break, and found themselves stranded in Corolla, North Carolina. With no place to stay, the band spent the night at a secluded mansion owned by tattoo artist John Michaels, a reluctant offer on behalf of their host but Dani Mills knows a kindred spirit when she meets one, and falls head first into a no strings attached, one night stand with John Michaels. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Dani and John that quickly turns into something more, something neither one was looking for, or had any plans to fall in love.

John Michaels is hiding a secret that if revealed could end his relationship with Dani Mills but Dani hasn’t been truthful with John either. Unaware of Dani’s fame, and her connection to the rockband Sunset Revival, John will soon discover that there is more to Dani, as there is more to John than anyone could have imagined.

The relationship between Dani and John begins as a one-night affair that soon spirals into something more. Dani finds solace and comfort with tattoo artist John Michaels as she avoids the stress and strain of her family back home. With the Thanksgiving holidays approaching, family secrets will come to light, on both sides of the building relationship. The $ex scenes are intimate and erotic, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to Dani’s cousins Caleb, Ollie and Luke Mills, and Emma’s (Caleb’s girlfriend) aunt Luce; John’s sister Sydney and her boyfriend Rhett. Rhett and Sydney’s story can be found in PULLED UNDER (Kill Devil Hills #3)

NEVER KISS A ROCKSTAR is a story of family, friendships, romance and love. The premise is entertaining and captivating; the characters are dynamic and charismatic; the romance is passionate and seductive.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

Sarah Darlington was born in Colorado and grew up all over the United States. These days, she calls Virginia home, where she lives with her husband, two kids, and large dog. The best word to describe Sarah is ‘creative.’ She’s passionate about designing, crafting, and photography. But most of all… she loves creating stories through her writing.

Her romance books are sexy and heart-gripping at their core, guaranteed to make you swoon. Any of them can be read as a stand-alone, but all are connected within the same world.

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Never Trust a Rockstar by Sarah Darlington-Review & Giveaway Tour

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Never Trust a Rockstar by Sarah Darlington-Review & Giveaway Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date  November 5, 2019

WIN A DATE WITH A HOT ROCKSTAR?
Yes, please. Sign me up.

Emma has always been obsessed with Ollie Mills of the southern rock band, Sunset Revival. She follows his every move on Twitter, likes all his posts on Instagram, and stalks his page on Facebook. So when there’s a contest to win a date with the sexy-as-sin, bad-boy rockstar, of course she enters.

It’s a one in a million chance.

Caleb Mills has always been unlucky in love. From the girl who broke his heart, to every one-night stand in between, the lead singer of Sunset Revival barely feels anything anymore. He’s focused on his music and nothing more. Until he sees Emma, in a blue dress, on a hot night in Nashville. She’s meant to be his brother’s date, but the moment his eyes connect with hers he wants this beautiful girl all for himself.

Caleb knows, it will only take Ollie a minute to screw things up. And he’ll be there waiting to win this girl’s heart the moment he does. But can any girl, ever, really trust a rockstar?

*NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR is a standalone with a HEA. It can be read as a standalone or as the first book in Sarah Darlington’s NEVER TRUST Series. Look for other books in the series, each available for preorder now.

NEVER TRUST READING ORDER
1. Never Trust a Rockstar
2. Never Kiss a Rockstar
3. Never Love a Rockstar
4. Never Leave a Rockstar

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REVIEW:NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR is the first instalment in Sarah Darlington’s contemporary year, adult ROCKSTARS IN KILL DEVIL HILLS rock romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Sunset Revival. This is lead singer Caleb Mills, and waitress Emma Winchester’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Caleb and Emma) NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR follows the building relationship between Caleb Mills and Emma Winchester. Emma Winchester was obsessed with rockstar Ollie Mills, and was overwhelmed when she discovered that she had won a contest to meet Ollie Mills but Emma’s fantasies about Ollie came to a crashing halt when Ollie showed his true colors. Desperate to get away, Emma will find herself on the run with Caleb Mills, Ollie’s brother, and the man with whom Emma would fall in love. What ensues is the slow building romance and relationship between Emma and Caleb, and the potential fall-out as Caleb’s past comes looking for a second chance, and Emma refuses to stand in the way.

Emma Winchester’s obsession with Ollie Mills was borderline stalkerish and out of control but having met Caleb, Emma quickly lost her heart to a man she barely knows. Caleb despises his brother’s treatment of women, and our story line heroine, and is willing to step up and be the man Emma needs and wants, but there is someone else standing in the way, and Caleb refuses to cross the line.

The relationship between Caleb and Emma is one of immediate attraction but Emma’s personal life is slowly spiralling out of control. From her mother’s illness to the other man in her life, Emma struggles between head and heart knowing that not all is as it appears to be. The $ex scenes are passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are introduced to the members of Sunset Revival: Caleb’s brothers Ollie and Luke, as well as their cousin Dani; Emma’s mother Bonne, and her aunt Luce.

NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR is a story of family, friendships, struggle and love. The premise is heartbreaking, emotional and engaging; the romance is seductive; the characters are colorful, flirty, impassioned and fun. NEVER TRUST A ROCKSTAR is a wonderful introduction to Sarah Darlington’s Rockstars in Kill Devil Hills .

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Sarah Darlington was born in Colorado and grew up all over the United States. She and her family call Virginia home these days. The best word to describe Sarah is ‘creative.’ She’s passionate about designing, crafting, and photography. But most of all… she loves to write. Her creative bone and OCD personality mix well.

Her romance books are sexy and heart-gripping at their core, guaranteed to make you swoon. Any of them can be read as a stand-alone, but all are connected within the same world.

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PLAY DIRTY (Brooklyn Dawn #1) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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PLAY DIRTY (Brooklyn Dawn #1) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 31, 2019

Run, he whispered in my ear. While you still can.

I walked into a club called Ruin and found it—and him—when he bent me over the piano he was playing.

I did as he said, but not until after he’d decimated me in the filthiest way possible.

I loved every second.

That one, and the ones that came years later. When he sang with me against his will, although the words burned and the scar tissue left him raw.

Nash has secrets, deadly ones, and he won’t let me in. He just gives me dirty little tastes of him that make me desperate for more.

To the world, I’m on top. The lead singer of a famous rock band.

With Nash, I don’t mind getting on my knees.

But someone is watching us. And our stalker isn’t content to stay on the sidelines any longer.

The curtain is about to rise. Win, lose…or die.

Author’s note: Play Dirty is a standalone enemies to lovers rock star romance. It ends in a happily ever after.

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REVIEW: PLAY DIRTY is the first instalment in Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott’s contemporary, adult BROOKLYN DAWN erotic, rock, romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Brooklyn Dawn. This is lead singer for Brooklyn Dawn Lindsey York, and musician/writer / record producer Alexander Nash’s story line. BROOKLYN DAWN is a spin off from the authors’ numerous rock series including Lost in Oblivion, Found in Oblivion, and Hammered.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Lindsay and Nash) PLAY DIRTY is an enemies to lovers/second chances (of a sorts) romance between lead singer for Brooklyn Dawn Lindsey York, and musician/writer Alexander Nash. Three years earlier Lindsey and Nash had a hot and heavy encounter behind the scenes then Lindsey disappeared from Nash’s life. Fast forward to present day wherein Brooklyn Dawn is one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and Lindsey has been asked to sing on an upcoming holiday album, an album co-written and co-produced by Alexander Nash. Sparks fly, words are said in anger as Lindsey and Nash must come to terms with what happened, and going forward. What ensues is the rebuilding relationship between Lindsey and Nash, and the potential fall-out as a stalker sets his sights on our story line couple.

Ten years earlier Irish born Alexander Nash’s life spiralled out of control. Alcohol and drugs destroyed his career when an automobile accident nearly took his life. A successful music writer and musician, Nash got his life back under control only to discover that not all was well in his well-ordered world. Lindsey York’s meteoric rise to fame came with a price including the paparazzi and fans who wanted more from the members of Brooklyn Dawn . A series of mysterious phone calls, and threats against her life find security tightened around Lindsey and the band, security that is about to drop the ball.

The relationship between Lindsey and Nash is an enemies to lovers; a second chance, of sorts between two people whose success on the music stage took off like a shot. Alexander Nash struggled to forgive the woman who walked away without looking back; Lindsey York fell for our story line hero, a man who struggle with Lindsey’s reputation, a reputation proliferated by lies and fame. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic and intense, without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters including several members from the other bands and the aforementioned previous series including Ripper Records executives CEO Donovan Lewis and Lila Ronson Shawcross Crandall. We are introduced to the members of Brooklyn Dawn: drummer Cooper Dallas, ead guitarist Jamie DuCaine, bass guitarist Ozzy Taylor, keyboardist Teagan Daly and rhythm guitarist Zane Landry; Roth Defense specialist Noah Jordan; up and coming singer Angel Martin; and Nash’s childhood best friend Kyle Brady.

PLAY DIRTY is a story of secrets, betrayal, friendship and family; forgiveness and moving forward, happiness and love. The premise is engaging, energetic and edgy; the romance is steamy and seductive; the characters are colorful, dynamic and charismatic. PLAY DIRTY is a fantastic start to Quinn and Elliott’s new Brooklyn Dawn rock romance series.

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String Me (Jaded Ivory #4) by Rebecca Brooke-Review Tour

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STRING ME (Jaded Ivory #4) by Rebecca Brooke-Review Tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 25, 2019

Vegas

At least, it sounded like a good idea at the time. I mean what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right?

Not so much.

Not when I make rash decisions and the whole world was there to catch my stupidity on camera. But this time…

This time, I took someone down with me and she didn’t deserve any of the sh*t being thrown her way.

The band is pissed I screwed up again.
She’s being unfairly hounded by the paparazzi.
I regret everything that’s happened.
What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay there.

But the bad press isn’t my fault. Things have to go right at some point.

Don’t they?

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REVIEW: STRING ME is the fourth instalment in Rebecca Brooke’s contemporary, adult JADED IVORY erotic, rock romance series focusing on the members of the band Jaded Ivory. This is Jaded Ivory bassist Monty Vance, and high school English teacher Allana Kerr’s story line. STRING ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person points of view (Allana and Monty) STRING ME follows one night in Vegas wherein Jaded Ivory’s bassist Monty Vance wakes up to discover he has married high school English teacher Allana Kerr. Sick and tired of the band’s infighting, and what our hero perceives as a lack of interest in their musical careers, Monty Vance heads to Vegas for some R&R but a night of heavy drinking ends with two strangers waking up together and married. Enter Allana Kerr, whose most recent relationship ended when she discovered her boyfriend with someone else. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Allana and Monty, and the potential fall-out as someone is releasing information about the band, and all fingers point to our story line heroine.

Allana Kerr needed time away, so she and her two best friends Bri and Erin, headed to Vegas for a few nights of dancing and fun having never intended to find the one but a night of drinking lands Allana and Monty in a Vegas chapel, with a Elvis impersonator and marriage on their minds. When word of their marriage made news back home Monty would discover just how badly his band mates believed he screwed up.

The relationship between Allana and Monty is one of immediate attraction; a quickie Vegas wedding followed by the decision to stay together, a decision that works for our story line couple. The $ex scenes are are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

We are reintroduced to the member of Jaded Ivory: Cole and Mari (Rock Me #1), Heath and Jenna (Cover Me #2) , Sawyer and Reagan (Ride Me #3), as well as Monty’s roommate Jackson, his parents Debbie and Scott Vance; the band’s agent and publicist Tom; Allana’s friends Erin and Bri, Allana’s ex-boyfriend Brian, and her parents Glen and Carla Kerr.

STRING ME is a story of betrayal and lies; struggle and acceptance; misunderstanding, trust and love. The premise is delightful, heart breaking and entertaining; the characters are energetic and charismatic; the romance is spicy and hot. JADED IVORY is a wonderful look at friendship, battles and the road to success.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Rock Me
Ride Me
Cover Me
String Me

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

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Rebecca Brooke is the author of the Traded Series, as well as other contemporary and paranormal books. She grew up in the shore towns of South Jersey. She loves to hit the beach, but always with her kindle on hand. She is married to the most wonderful man, who puts up with all of her craziness. Together they have two beautiful children who keep her on her toes. When she isn’t writing or reading (which is very rarely) she loves to bake and watch episodes of This is Us and Game of Thrones.

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