VIPERby BROOKE BLAINE AND ELLA FRANK
Scorching chemistry. Red-hot lyrics. An irresistible bad boy.
Halo, the new lead singer for Fallen Angel, never stood a chance against Viper, the legendary lead guitarist for the band.
From the moment Halo set foot in Viper’s lair, the match was lit, threatening to consume the two men with the heat of their desire. But when their casual flings begins to morph into more, will it leave the entire band in flames?
After all, it may have been Halo who fell from grace, but it’s only a matter of time before Viper falls for an angel.
VIPER is the second book of the Fallen Angel Series and should be read following HALO. Halo and Viper’s story concludes in book three, ANGEL.
"Oh, I plan to kiss you, Angel. I'm gonna kiss every single inch of you."
I try really hard not to start a review off about how HOT a book was, but when that is a glaring reality behind Viper's style and demeanor, I don't think I can honestly help it and not do a disservice to his personality. Holy hell. Wow. This book was most definitely hot. And sexy. And naughty. And delicious. Oh my gosh, just....*shivers*. I know, I sound ridiculous but I can't help it. I'm shaking my head at myself and laughing, I promise you that much. Crazy, I know. But Ella and Brooke, I'm gonna need you to keep this writing gig up.
This second book in Ella and Brooke's Fallen Angel Trilogy was nothing short of sexy and fun, but it also allowed a deeper growth that I did not truly anticipate. Detailing a love with so many obstacles and yet, the need outweighed the want in this one. The desire outdid the lust. I am smiling like a love sick fool, and it brought out all the heart eyes from me. I cannot fathom not highly recommending this series to anyone and everyone that is willing to listen to my babbling. It's books like this that make me giddy to write a review and excited to share a copy with someone. They make me so excited that I can't calm down enough to get my thoughts out. Definitely favorites list material right here. My little heart is so full. <sigh>
I can try and pretend to come up with some really cool words to define the love that I have for this story, or these authors, or the characters...but it'll come off as me trying way too hard. Seriously, way too hard. But consider this review as me trying to type out my smile, even though I'm pretty sure I'm failing. I do know that Ella and Brooke's writing is brilliant. I am completely smitten with not only them, but their characters. I love love love what this one did to me. The teasing and meaningful writing they infused into this story read effortlessly. As awkward as it may sound, I didn't know that you could write a well known Rock Star GOD falling in love like this - and make it believable. I loved not only the love story, because that's first and foremost the reason I am here...but the whole navigating unchartered waters through not only Halo's eyes, but Viper's as well. And that is where the story was for me. It was reality crashing with fantasy, and I think they captured that part exceptionally well.
"I didn't need alcohol, because without him, I didn't want to feel a fucking thing."
This story involved a slow, painstakingly guttural ache to see an almost impossible reality shake out. But the pain, the urge, the need to see Viper and Halo figure out this so-called relationship consumed my every waking thoughts immediately upon starting this series, but this book amplified that need. I know I have to make it through another book to get the rest of their story, but I can honestly say VIPER is on my favorites list for 2019 already. So so good. And so hot, in case you missed that.
By the way, the cover on this book cannot be any more perfect. When I envisioned VIPER in HALO, I just knew he was going to be a cocky, confident sonofabitch, but they nailed the broody aspect of him in this picture rather perfectly. It coincided perfectly with the heady, dark and dirty side of him and really accentuated the feel of the book. The naughty side. The dirty side. The hot side. However, after reading this one, though, I think VIPER is synonymous with asshole. Talk about heart palpitations and anxiety pangs. Geez. He made me want to throw things!!! And, of course, watching Ella and Brooke share all their "inspiration" for the other guys in their group just made me itch for more stories out of this band. In all honesty, it's ridiculous how in love I am with these guys. Absolutely, hands down ridiculous. And now I'm hungover and I don't know what to do. But I do know I will never stop asking for more....
"'This is where you belong', he said in a voice that stroked my cock as effectively as I knew his hand could."
~BEE
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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You had me at hot. And sexy. And naughty. And delicious...
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA!!! Combine it for alllll the deliciousness.
DeleteOh my gosh! I am so ready for my next MM series Bee!
ReplyDeleteGreat review! You made me wanna forget what I'm reading now and dive in both books. I can't wait to chat with you!