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*
