As the sexy, charismatic bassist for world-famous rock band Fallen Angel, whatever Killian Michaels wants, Killian Michaels gets.
Or at least that was the case until the band’s gorgeous new manager, Levi Walker, shot him down after a blistering first kiss.
For Levi, managing these five guys is the opportunity of a lifetime, and he’s not about to let a case of sexual desire get in his way. He’s efficient, professional, and plays by the book. But tension simmers beneath Levi’s cool exterior every time Killian’s near, and soon enough the passion boils over, consuming them both.
As the Corruption tour takes them from country to country, a heated game of cat and mouse ensues. Levi tries to deny the irresistible pull of Killian’s seductive nature, but with an attraction as strong as theirs, it’s only a matter of time before the lust-filled hate turns to love.
LUST. HATE. LOVE. is the fourth book of the Fallen Angel Series and follows a new couple in the band. It can be read as a standalone or following ANGEL.
REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
"With him, I'd be insatiable. I already knew that."
Hands down, without a doubt, this is my favorite rockstar series by far. I cannot tell you the amount of feelings that escaped me while reading their story. The smiles, the sighs.....the undeniable attraction between these two? Oh gosh, but also the pain. The hearts on the line that seek their soulmate, that had me feeling the pull and the need. Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine will go down as my favorite writing duo. They nailed this entire series for me and I cannot be more happy than I am now.
"Being attracted to him was easy; it was the staying-away part that was difficult."
Lust. Hate. Love. Such a fitting title for this book. So many emotions wrapped up in this one, and the fact that we had two alpha personalities - learning how to differentiate that give and take would have been my immediate wonder. But knowing they could fall into what was natural for them was amazing to witness. I mean, their chemistry? Woah. I knew Halo and Viper were HOT, but knowing this simmering lava-hot pull between Killian and Levi both being denied and being the proverbial carrot on a stick, I couldn’t help but smile and read with glee while they both fought and tempted the devil with their words. Killian, oh so freaking naughty!!! YUM!! Levi was powerless to Killian’s whispers in his ear and the sexual innuendos he doled out every chance he got. I cannot smile enough through my words to say how much I loved this story.
"When I look at you, I lose my ability to think."
Gosh, their dynamic was actually atypical from what I’ve read before, so that gave me more to focus on and I loved that it was so different. The give and take was in equal parts and it was so neat to see it. What I found very relatable about them was the fact that they had their very real sides of emotion that were just theirs to witness between the two of them. I just loved them so much....I'm going to miss this band.
This kind of love between a couple is exactly why I like rocker books
These types of books are why I love reading new to me authors
This series is why.....I love reading.
With this story (and the whole series), I got to enjoy not only a love worth fighting for, but it also gave me a look into the world of misinformation and outward appearances - all things public figures have to contend with while trying to live some semblance of a normal life. Like, what do they consider "spare time" in this life they keep? I can't even begin to imagine the pace rockstars manage. So many cities in just as many days? One day away from the grind and it probably feels like the best vacation ever - so imagining how everything is on constant fast forward for these guys, it didn’t honestly feel like it was a rushed story or relationship. I love that about Ella and Brooke's words. The pace was constant, the flow was effortless, and the story was well thought out. It felt like this attraction took its time to manifest and grow into something worthy of their effort. It felt like Levi and Killian had time, yet it wasn’t quick enough because I wanted more of them together! I loved the internal battles, the mental and emotional ones they both fought. But I loved the reality behind their world too. I found it very easy to connect and fall in love with yet another rockstar couple in this series. I want MORE. More, I tell ya!! This can't be over!! {{sniffle}}
--> This book was EVERYTHING I wanted in Killian's and Levi's story. However, with the series now over, I am so very sad. This is seriously my FAVORITE rockstar series. I only wish we could have gotten a separate story for Jagger, Slade and Imogen, but being able to see the crew in this book be a part of the love story in full was rewarding. I'm excited for more books to come, and you can bet I am going to read each book they put out. I honestly can't get enough of their men...their stories. The love they share with me. They always give me the swoon-worthy reads that make my heart race, my lips curve up, and my sighs dreamy.
"I was wrong to think I'd ever be able to be around you and not fall completely and utterly in love with the man you are. "
~BEE
~THE FULL SERIES~
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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Oh my gosh! OH MY GOSHHHHH!!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your review Bee!! You got me so excited. You made me wanna read it ASAP. I am so in love with these guys. I don't know if I can say goodbye to them at the end. Are you sure this is the end of the series? We won't get to read Slade, Jagger and Imogen's HEA? I am SO SAD!!
I loooooved this book so much, and this series was just amazing. I really hope you are able to jump into this one soon, Bunny. We get some of Jagger, Slade, and Imogen's story so we get to see how they're doing after Paris.
DeleteI absolutely love this review! I can't wait to read this. But I have to admit, I think I am purposely dragging my feet because I'm not ready to say goodbye to this series. I definitely agree with you that this is my number one rockstar romance!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joy!! I loved this book so much, so I wanted to try and convey that in my review!!
DeleteI hate saying goodbye when they are my favorites.
Wonderful review!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy!!
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