Lick by Kylie Scott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was in the mood for a good ole’ fashioned, down & dirty rocker romance. Sadly, “Lick” didn’t meet my expectations which is disappointing especially with a super sexy title like “Lick”. That word alone held empty promises of naughty rocker debauchery.

Perhaps I’m jaded but this book fell short of my expectations.
Characters- meh
(Evelyn Thomas celebrates her 21st birthday in Vegas and slips a condom in her bra- hoping for some sexcapades. Yet throughout the book she displays an innocence that at the very least is unbelievable.)

Plot- meh
(In an effort to avoid spoilers I’ll just say that there was only one scene that had me on the edge of my seat like a sadist chanting YES, YES, YES when there was some turmoil. That scene alone increased my rating from 3 to 4 stars.)

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Idol by Kristen Callihan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Now THAT is what I call a good, old-fashioned rocker romance novel! 5 stars and 3 “hip-hip-hoorays” for Kristen Callihan’s “Idol”.

Circle ’round folks while I tell you why you NEED to read this book. First- close your eyes and picture Killian aka rock god extraordinaire! When he’s first introduced in the story he’s tall & lean, shaggy brown hair, and dark enchanting eyes who just so happens to be emotionally down in the dumps. I’d enliken him to a kicked puppy that pulls at your heartstrings…but with sex appeal for days & days. Human sex appeal…not dogs! 😉 Killian is searching for something (or someone) who can make sense of the pain and lonliness he can’t seem to escape. (If I were more tech savvy this is when I’d insert the “I Volunteer” meme)

Now let me introduce you to grouchy “Elly May” aka Liberty Bell. She’s short of stature, petite build with a large derriere and a perky chest. Liberty’s “Libby” hair is described as the color of wet sand and her eyes are a stormy gray. Now don’t let her adorable features fool you. This gal is cholk-full of brass & sass with thick emotional walls up all around her.

What did I love about the storyline? Everything! This story evolves from the fictitious Collar Island to New York as the characters chase their dreams, run from their demons with a whole lot of friction between themselves along the way. As a reader I got a peek at both the addictive allure of the rocker lifestyle as well as the isolation and near torturous demands of promoters and the media.

I tip my hat to you Kristen Callihan!

P.S. If my glowing review hasn’t convinced you to check out this book perhaps my mentioning the amazing dirty talk and sex scenes will be worth your while. Holy guacamole even the heated banter and sexual tension leading up to the intimate scenes were fantastic, fantastic, fantastic. *fans face*

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Battlescars: A Rock & Roll Romance by Sophie Monroe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Immediate reaction after completing the book…how cliche.

I’ll be honest with you lovely people. I’m disappointed in this story, especially since it held such promise! A sexy rocker (yum) who’s getting burned out on the lifestyle. A damaged woman who’s dead-set against romance. It sounded like the perfect recipe for an angsty romance. Alas, Jake Parker was too vanilla (for heaven’s sakes he’s practically a monk) and Aubrey’s resistance lasts all of a millisecond.

Also, Aubrey’s “rebel without a cause” persona translated as a bratty teenager. In the first scene her father shares with her that their family business is struggling and requests her help and good behavior. Her reaction- she glares at, then treats their clients like garbage. What an unprofessional brat!

So thanks, but no thanks. I like my rocker romances with a little more edge and a lot less vanilla. 😉

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