Showing posts with label Rockstars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rockstars. Show all posts

Monday, November 28, 2016

Mini Reviews Monday

An all new second chance love story by the New York Times Bestselling author of the Driven series.

It all started with the invitation. To my ex-fiance’s newwedding. 

I should have ignored it.Thrown it away. Set it afire. But I didn’t.I replied. 

With a plus one. 

And then my assistant accidentally mailed it.

Enter Hayes Whitley. Mega-movie star. The man who has captured the hearts of millions. But I gave him mine years ago. He was my first love. He was my everything. Right until he up and left to chase his dreams without so much as a simple goodbye.

When he showed up out of the blue ten years later, I should have known to steer clear. I should have rejected his offer to take me to my ex’s wedding. I should have never let him kiss me.

But I didn’t. 

And now we’re left wondering if the pieces of the life we once shared still fit together somehow. First loves are hard to forget. The question is, do we want to forget? Or do we risk the chance and see what happens next?

3 stars!
A quick and easy read, but wasn't anything special. An annoying and dramatic heroine combined with an okay but doormat-like hero.

He's my soulmate. There's only one love that matters more than your first love: your last love. How damn lucky am I that both of mine are the same person?


“Knock knock!”
“Um… Who’s there?”

Yeah. That was me, on my last date. Before you feel sorry for me 
you should know that I was the one telling the jokes. Jokes as in 
plural, because I didn’t stop with just one. Of course not. 

Hi, I’m Chloe Scott. The most awkward single girl in the city.
But I’m going to get it together. I am. 

I’m going to learn how to date like a grown up.
I’m going to have an orgasm not given to myself. 
I’m going to fall in love and live happily ever after. 

Right after I get out of this interrogation room.

4 stars!
I didn't really get into this one until about 35%, but after the struggle with connecting with the heroine, I really enjoyed it! It was funny, super quick and easy, and the sex was hot. ;) Low drama, sexy read!

This girl is a fucking whirlwind to my common sense. She makes me think about forever with her when I haven't even nailed her down to the next date.



It started off as a battle of wits. Me: the ordinary girl with a big mouth against Him: the sexy bastard with a big...ego.

I thought I’d hit the jackpot when I was upgraded to first class on my flight to London.

That is until HE sat next to me. Gabriel Scott: handsome as sin, cold as ice. Nothing and no one gets to him. Ever. He’s a legend in his own right, the manager of the biggest rock band in the world, and an arrogant ass who looks down his nose at me.

I thought I’d give him hell for one, long flight. I didn’t expect to like him. I didn’t expect to want him. But the biggest surprise? He wants me too. Only in a way I didn’t see coming.

If I accept his proposal, I leave myself open to falling for the one man I can’t manage. But I’m tempted to say yes. Because the real man beneath those perfect suits and that cool façade just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And I just might be the only one who can melt the ice around his heart.

Let the battle begin…

5 stars!
This book...this book! I loved it, absolutely loved it. The opposites attract romance was spot on, the banter between the entire cast was amazing, the pacing was flawless, and I was so happy while reading it. I was dying to get back to it every time I was forced to put it down!
Best of 2016.


"First and most importantly, I love you. I have never said that to a woman, and I will never say that to any other but you. I've lived long enough to know that you are completely it for me. This is a done deal - signed, notarized, what have you.
I will say the wrong words from time to time. And I will cock things up. That's a given, unfortunately. But there will never, ever be a time when I do not love you or want you in my life."






Friday, August 26, 2016

Cover Lust, No. 36

Libby

I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more.

He could be mine if I dare to claim him. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away?

Killian

As lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. Now everything is in shambles.

Until Liberty. She’s grouchy, a recluse—and kind of cute. Scratch that. When I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name.

The world is clamoring for me to get back on stage, but I’m not willing to leave her. I’ve got to find a way to coax the hermit from her shell and keep her with me. Because, with Libby, everything has changed. Everything.
 


I love the colors and the title placement, plus, you know, rockstar. This was a fantastic book!

Sunday, August 21, 2016

The Sunday Post/It's Monday, What Are You Reading?

Hey, ladies!



The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It's Monday, What Are You Reading is a fun weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date where we share what we've read and reviewed over the past week and what we plan to read next. 


Another pretty quiet week, with one exception: I did a radio interview last Sunday! It was a deeper look into an article I wrote on my other blog, and that post exploded into thousands of shares and that interview. I was sick with nerves, but it went quite well. :)


The humidity this week has been brutal. It feels like you're drowning where you stand! August is the most brutal summer month in Florida, I think.

I reached the 100 (actually 102 now) mark on my Goodreads challenge this week! 30 more to go! Well, 28 now. ;)





Sunday - 11,289
Monday - 12,291
Tuesday - 12,519
Wednesday - 14,402
Thursday - 13,624
Friday - 13,155
Saturday - 11,742

Total - 89,022



This Week's Recap








Coming Up

Um...?

Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Books That Have Been on My TBR Since Before I Started Blogging...and are still there

Waiting on Wednesday 

{Book Review} The Veil by Chloe Neill

Cover Lust, No. 36



Read This Week

3 stars!
I was pleasantly surprised with this BDSM erotic romance. There was a lot more substance and story than one would expect!
5 stars!
My new favorite rocker romance, and the latest addition to my "Best of 2016" list!

3 stars!
Again, a surprisingly deep read for the genre and subject matter.

4 stars!
I sort of guessed the twist, and the hero's behavior towards the end bothered me, but otherwise this was a great read. Fun, sexy, flirty, had some depth, and was quick and easy. This is definitely the author's best work to date.

4...I think... stars!
I'm really torn on this one. The whole Dani thing still gives me major creeps, because I have a sister Dani's age and it makes me skin crawl to picture her in that light. On the fence about Jada. Don't like Ryodan. LOVE Lor! Super Spy Mac was great, and I still love Barrons.
Audiobook. Fantastic narration!

3.5 stars!
Definitely not up to snuff with the first one, but still enjoyable and action packed, especially for young adult.





Currently Reading

Almost finished with this, and I really like it!
Audiobook


About 45% in, and unimpressed. Very flat characters and I kinda want to stab the heroine. 




What Will I Read Next?










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Thursday, August 18, 2016

{Book Review} Idol by Kristen Callihan

Libby

I found Killian drunk and sprawled out on my lawn like some lost prince. With the face of a god and the arrogance to match, the pest won’t leave. Sexy, charming, and just a little bit dirty, he’s slowly wearing me down, making me crave more.

He could be mine if I dare to claim him. Problem is, the world thinks he’s theirs. How do you keep an idol when everyone is intent on taking him away?

Killian

As lead singer for the biggest rock band in the world, I lived a life of dreams. It all fell apart with one fateful decision. Now everything is in shambles.

Until Liberty. She’s grouchy, a recluse—and kind of cute. Scratch that. When I get my hands on her, she is scorching hot and more addictive than all the fans who’ve screamed my name.

The world is clamoring for me to get back on stage, but I’m not willing to leave her. I’ve got to find a way to coax the hermit from her shell and keep her with me. Because, with Libby, everything has changed. Everything.


5 Rocker Stars



This book got so much hype when it released in June, and I was hard pressed to find a Goodreads rating lower than 4 stars. I'm a sucker for rockstars, so I was eager to test it out. Usually I'm the one that doesn't like hyped books, so I was skeptical going in. 

Holy crap, I was blown away from the very first page!

This was, by far, the best rockstar romance I've ever read! It was incredibly well written, with a cohesive storyline that flowed effortlessly from start to finish. It was the perfect mix of sweet, sexy (so steamy!), hilarious, and enough emotion to give me all the feels.

I loved Liberty right off the bat. It's not often I find a new adult heroine that's enjoyable, but this girl was great. She was very strong, and not afraid to contradict authority, even in a face of the alien world of rock and roll touring. She took everything in stride and was a good friend to all. It's so refreshing to see a woman that doesn't act like an child.



"You can be anything you want. It's whether you're happy that's the question."



And Killian....well, I know who August's Book Boyfriend of The Month will be. ;) That man is to die for! He wasn't even a big manwhore, either, which I appreciated hugely.


Killian holding a guitar is the stuff of both my dirtiest fantasy and my most girlish daydreams.



Their chemistry was off the charts, with sex scenes so hot they nearly set my Kindle on fire. There was the perfect balance of smut and sass, emotional connection and lighthearted fun. 

The bit of drama that came was well thought out, pertinent, and believable. There wasn't mistrust, jealousy, or lies, nothing ridiculous or trivial. I actually liked it.



"No one who knows you would ever consider you a regret."



The side characters were three dimensional, intriguing and gave the story good depth. I want to read more about the band's manager, and can't wait for his book!

The musical aspect of this book was phenomenal, with an emphasis on classic rock. It focused more on the musical and crowd aspect rather than the fame and fortune, and that's not something I've read before. The way the performances were described with visceral and sensual, and made me feel like I was watching it live. 



"I met my best friend on the lawn of a farmhouse. I'd lost my way, my music. She helped me find it again. Back then, she asked me to sing one of my songs for her. I wouldn't do it. I wanted her to like me more than she liked my music."


I was incredibly satisfied with this book, and recommend it to any rockstar or new adult fan. It more than earned its place on my "Best of 2016" list. Highly recommend!