Massive world tours. Over a hundred million albums sold. Groupies galore.
Every day is a party for Viper and the guys of TBD, the biggest rock band in the world. But it all comes to a screeching halt when the lead singer walks out of the studio one day and never comes back.
Ear-blistering vocals. Butchered lyrics. Fame chasers.
After months of lackluster auditions, Viper, the lead guitarist and resident bad boy of the group, is ready to find solace in the bottom of a bottle. Time’s running out and the pressure’s on to find a new singer, but it isn’t until an angel walks through the door that the band’s prayers are answered.
Charismatic. Talented. Magic behind the mic. Halo is everything they’ve been looking for.
With a voice to match his stunning good looks, it isn’t long before Viper’s taking notice. But there are several reasons this is a bad idea:
1. Interpersonal relationships in the band are discouraged
2. Viper has already broken rule #1—big mistake
3. Halo is straight
Too bad Viper’s body isn’t listening to his head—at least not the one on his shoulders. But you can’t fake chemistry, not onstage and certainly not off it, and Viper and Halo? They have it in spades.
As both men try to resist the fire blazing between them, and the band is forced to reinvent themselves, it’ll be a complicated rise back to the top. But from the ashes of what was, something beautiful is born. Something better. And when the world finally sees Halo stretch his wings, they’ll discover what it’s like to fall for an angel.
"It was a strange sensation to feel so aware of your body and yet be so unsure of it at the same time."
After reading Ella Frank's most recent Confessions series, I knew I had to add her to my permanent list of authors to read. I loved her flow and the beauty in her words. She gave me a deep and healthy love story told almost effortlessly. Well, I have now added this duo to my list. Brooke and Ella together are the epitome of SEAMLESS storytelling! Absolutely seamless. I heard two voices. I felt two hearts falling for each other. I definitely enjoyed this first book in the series!!
"Confidence. Halo had it in spades. and hell if that didn't make him even more tempting."
"Confidence. Halo had it in spades. and hell if that didn't make him even more tempting."
Their rhythm....their beat was so cohesive and sexy. They vibed off each other and I couldn't help but feel the sexual tension pour off Viper and Halo. While we know Halo is straight, the reactions were not what I would have naturally assumed, and I am so thankful for that. I loved the way this story was told, because it really made me think along a different trajectory, which piqued my interest even more. The curiosity and the reality of their feelings they felt made me feel all the butterflies. I smiled throughout 99% of the book. Don't worry, that 1% was me knowing it was ending in mere pages. HA! The situations were understandable - written to be relatable. The emotions were palpable, and I felt all the feelings right along with Viper and Halo. The story was very engaging and I was completely enamored. I just couldn't get enough of them!! I wanted MORE!!
(NOT) First of all - but holy cow: HOT! Woah. The intensity, the desire, it was spilling off the pages and I could definitely tell Viper was very predatory in nature when it came to Halo. His demeanor mixed with Halo's personality: explosive. So.Very. Hot. I seriously smiled through the whole book. I enjoyed this world Ella and Brooke built and I want to permanently reside in it!
I do know that I want more background and explanations for a few things, but I am hoping we get more of that with the second and third book. After reading this book, I am excited for what this story holds and the titles of the next two books, Viper and Angel, obviously give me some insight on what I will be seeing here soon. I do know that I can see Viper's world changing, just as he changed Halo's - and I welcome that stumble in his step. I am *stoked* for more!! I want sooo much more from this duo and I'm in it for the long haul. I'll take all three books, but feel like I want (or need) more than that. (pretty please with sugar on top??)
"You made me nervous that night. I was so confused about you."
~BEE
~MEET ELLA FRANK~
Ella Frank is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Temptation series, including Try, Take, and Trust and is the co-author of the fan-favorite contemporary romance, Sex Addict. Her Exquisite series has been praised as “scorching hot!” and “enticingly sexy!”
Some of her favorite authors include Tiffany Reisz, Kresley Cole, Riley Hart, J.R. Ward, Erika Wilde, Gena Showalter, and Carly Phillips.
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~MEET BROOKE BLAINE~
Brooke Blaine is a USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary romance that ranges from comedy to suspense to erotic. The latter has scarred her conservative Southern family for life, bless their hearts.
You could say Brooke Blaine was a book-a-holic from the time she knew how to read; she used to tell her mother that curling up with one at 4 a.m. before elementary school was her ‘quiet time.’ Not much has changed except for the espresso I.V. pump she now carries around and the size of her onesie pajamas.
She is the author of Flash Point, a romantic suspense standalone, as well as the co-author of the erotic series, A Desperate Man, with Ella Frank. The latter has scarred her conservative southern family for life, bless their hearts. Licked, a romantic comedy, will be released November 11th, 2015 and is the first in the L.A. Liaisons series.
If you’d like to get in touch with her, she’s easy to find - just keep an ear out for the Rick Astley ringtone that’s dominated her cell phone for ten years.
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Yes I'm definitely ready for my next MM Bee. I love your review!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you SO much, Bunny!!! This book was a great start to this series!
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