I’m over at Dear Author with a review of The Fifiteenth Minute by Sarina Bowen. I had complicated and mixed feelings about this one. Also: Trigger warning alert.
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I’m over at AudioGals with a review of Breathless in Love by Bella Andre and Jennifer Skully (who some readers may know as Jasmine Haynes), narrated by Eva Kaminsky. It was fairly predictable and I did roll my eyes at some of the over the top billionaire-ness of the story, but it was (mostly) harmless and enjoyable enough, with solid narration from the ever reliable Ms. Kaminsky.
Why I read it: The author tweeted the cover and I was pretty much all in after that. It’s FREE!!
What it’s about: (from Goodreads) There’s more than one way to be a rock star.
Evan Pak is a card-carrying geek (he even has the job to prove it), but when his photographer brother invites him to tag along on a photo shoot with rock star Riley Flood, he figures it will be two days of ogling and eye-rolling and nothing more. But the reckless bad boy is nothing like he expected, and Evan is mesmerized by the mix of cocky and sweet he sees in Riley. When a spontaneous idea ends with Evan stripping down under the hot lights for an intimate portrait for Riley’s next album cover, Evan is absolutely sure their connection won’t end when the lights are turned off. Especially since Riley can’t seem to keep his hands off the tattoos Evan hides under his clothes.
Even a spoiled rock star wants to give up control sometimes, if only for a weekend. The world is full of people who want things from Riley and the demands on him never stop. Evan knows exactly how to turn off the noise in Riley’s head and it starts by putting him on his knees.
Together, they will push each other higher and farther than either one of them have ever gone before. It’s easy to take risks when there’s a time limit on the game. But when their time is up, what comes next if they don’t want the game to end?
What worked for me (and what didn’t): This story is told in three distinct parts. Part One is the longest and is where Evan and Riley meet at the photoshoot. It sets up, briefly, that Evan is a devoted son and the reason he lives with his dad is more than money. Riley’s character is a little opaque because the story is told entirely from Evan’s (third person) point of view. I got glimpses of a man who felt there was no-one on his side, one who was mainly being used as a cash cow and felt alone but it was mostly glimpses. Evan might be a “geek” and work from home in IT but he is not a pale, basement-living, never-see-the-sun stereotype, thankfully.
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I’m over at AudioGals with a review of I’m In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson, narrated by Kathleen Early. The story was a bit too chick lit for me but I enjoyed it anyway.
I’m over at Dear Author with a review of Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker. The unusual setting and modern marriage of convenience hit all my buttons and it was free so it practically begged me to read it.
I’m over at Dear Author with a review of Begging for It by Lilah Pace, the follow up to Asking For It. A lot of sex and a little melodrama but overall, a satisfying ending to the duology. (TW: rape fantasy, rape, domestic abuse)
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