I had to sleep on it before I decided to write a review ...
Just to be clear, this book landed on my "favorites" shelf an 4 "I f*cking HATE Lanie" stars
I had to sleep on it before I decided to write a review ...
Just to be clear, this book landed on my "favorites" shelf and got a 5 star rating from me weeks ago after having read the prologue at the end of Own The Wind, however, after having read the whole book, here are my thoughts:
I wasn't exactly sure how to rate it once I was done because some parts of it I "really liked" and some parts were just "ok". Based on that, the rating should really be 3 but I still feel like I should give at least half a star for it being a Kristen Ashley book so I was going to go with 3.5 stars after all BUT I am going to round it up to 4 all thanks to the (view spoiler)[rock star (hide spoiler)] Hop. And sadly, this is now OFF my "favorites" shelf because I don't think I am going to be re-reading this one much, if at all ... *see the reason below*
What I really liked:
1. Hop! I've never NOT been not a fan! Does this make sense?? I was really bummed that KA decided to go [again] into so much detail to "clear" his name of the whole BeeBee situation. If people thought Hop needed to be "redeemed" for being A: living, breathing male; B: biker; C: having functioning boy parts then perhaps they should stop reading biker romance genre. Certain things come with the territory. Just sayin'...
2. Tack! I don't care WHAT he does/says when he makes a cameo. Always happy to see him make an appearance.
3. Cameos by characters from KA's other books. Makes me want to re-read all of them immediately!
Now, for the parts that were "ok" or should I say "I couldn't stand":
1. Lanie ... F*CK.ME!!! I was giving her benefit of the doubt till about 75% into the book and then she went and pulled the crap she did and I was like
At that point in the book I was pretty much DONE with her! I mean D.O.N.E. There wasn't anything she could have done or said that would have made me change my mind about her. She just landed in "one of THE worst heroines ever written" category in my eyes and the lone reason I won't be reading this book again anytime soon if ever.
2. Tyra and Elvira. Tyra, darlin' ... don't you have any car parts orders to screw up?? And Elvira, doesn't Gwen need a new pair of shoes you can charge to Hawk?? I guess not. Don't get me wrong. I like them both. Under any other circumstances. I get that they are women and I get that a lot of women like to gossip. However, to talk about shit that happened 7 years ago and really wasn't any of Tyra's business was pretty damn stupid so Tyra dropped a few notches in my books. I guess now she and Lanie really have something in common, if you catch my drift.
3. I did find some parts of the book slow at times.
My absolute FAVORITE part of this book is (view spoiler)[when Hop joins his old band on stage and sings to Lanie (hide spoiler)]!!! HOLY SH*T!!! Personally, I can't think of any other KA moment (based on the books of hers I've read so far) that tops this one. LOVED it but really hated that it was wasted on Lanie ...
In conclusion, I want to say this:
I will read KA till the day she decides she doesn't want to write any more ... I enjoyed every single one of her books I've read so far even if some of them were "flops" to other readers. I mean, her "flops" are 10 (if not more) times better than some of the crap out there and that's saying something.
I am a HUGE fan of Ella's Blind Obsession but this one fell a little short for me :(
3 stars because I liked it.
This is going to be quick because I am
I am a HUGE fan of Ella's Blind Obsession but this one fell a little short for me :(
3 stars because I liked it.
This is going to be quick because I am eager to get to Shelly's book.
I enjoyed this story. I loved Mason (who was an absolute perfection from start to finish!), Catherine and Rachel but couldn't quite connect with Lena's character. Or I should say, I couldn't quite get her. I understand her issues, however, I will never get people who refuse to deal with these types of issues, therefore, making others around them suffer in the process.
I really enjoy the way Ella does dual POV. I think I would have said "fuck it" half way through the book had it been told 100% from Lena's POV.
Lena's character aside, this was a nice, feel good story that had me crying one minute and laughing the next. I am looking forward to the rest of the books in the series....more
More James Bowen? Or any Bowen for that matter?? Yes, please!
I was thrilled to discover there was another book out there about one of my favorite tatMore James Bowen? Or any Bowen for that matter?? Yes, please!
I was thrilled to discover there was another book out there about one of my favorite tattooed boys.
The story was really nice (even though too short) but I am still not a fan of Tate's. Girl, I get your issues (been there myself) but don't get your reluctance to share them with James. Why do you think we get together with people/agree to marry them?? So maybe we don't have to deal with issues on our own any more. I guess she got under my skin (and not in a good way) in the first book so I feel like there isn't anything she can do/say to redeem herself (in my eyes, anyways). Whatever. I guess, everything worked out in the end and they all lived happily ever after.
James is one of those rare male heros that is absolutely perfect in every way! The guy literally can do no wrong. I'd say he is the reason both books are worth reading.
Adore Bowen family dynamics!
I am DYING for a book about Elle and Jack 'cause you KNOW those two were headed in that direction! And Max needs his own story too ... PRONTO!!!
I'll be honest and say that I would wait till this goes on sale before you try it. Cute but too short for the $7.00 it's priced on Amazon at the moment.
3.5 stars (not quite 4 because of it's length)....more
The reason I say I enjoyed it more is because the giant thorn in my side (a.k.a. Tru) was there but, this time, she managed to annoy me only for half the book rather than the entire length of it.
Now, how do I put this nicely ... I was never a fan of Tru's (that's a bit of an understatement but I am trying to be nice) so going into this book knowing she is still a big part of this story wasn't easy for me.
WHY you ask? Because I don't understand or quite get or even like women like Tru. Why anyone would choose the door instead of talking about things that bother you with your significant other is beyond me. I was trying really hard to understand where she was coming from but I just couldn't because Tru's ways of "dealing" with things are foreign to me. Plus I am still nursing a grudge against her for walking out on Jake after he fell off the wagon in book 1 but that's a whole other story.
Another thing that puzzles me is WHY any man [specially a man like Jake] would spend most of his free time trying to convince a woman like Tru that he loves her, she is the only one for him, there isn't anyone else, the groupies are in the past, the past he can't change, etc. Did I miss the memo that says being insecure turns guys on????
She finally found her big girl panties and became bearable for the rest of the book which made it a lot easier for me to finish.
Overall verdict:
Other than a lot of frustrating moments involving Tru, this book had some noteworthy moments as well. Some were funny (Tom!!! Can't wait for his book!!!), some were heartbreaking ((view spoiler)[when Jake sees his son for the very first time (hide spoiler)]), some really sweet ((view spoiler)[when Jake sings the new song he wrote for Tru while she sits next to him on stage during the concert (hide spoiler)]).
I am going to miss one of my favorite rock stars but he is always only a click away on my Kindle ...
WARNING: for those of you who [like me] couldn't stand Thoughtless/Effortless bullsh*t, beware ... this is almost as bad. I am saying almost because this book doesn't have Keira and that is a HUGE bonus! However, this book DOES have Tru which is, once again, ALMOST as bad but not quite AS bad.
Now that you have been warned ...
If you are in the mood to put up with one of the most neurotic, self-absorbed, egotistical, me-me-me type female heroines since Keira of Thoughtless in order to get a glimpse into a life of uber-hot rock star, go for it! Jake makes up for most of Tru's shortcomings and makes Kellan look like one GIANT pussy that he is! At least Jake has a pair [for most of the book] ...
I wish I knew beforehand that the story was similar to Thoughtless (which I HATED with passion!), I would have approached with caution as in "had a [very stiff] drink" beforehand.
I am glad I decided to give this book a shot though. All in all, this was an entertaining read.
If you love your rock star bad boys & hate women they end up with, this book is for you.
Always looking forward to anything new from Kristen and this book is no exception! Especially, after having read a little preview of what's to come at the end of "Own the Wind".
I love the fact that Lanie isn't your typical biker babe and full of drama! It would be fun to watch Hop, who IS a typical brother, deal ...
Unlike many others, judging from multiple comments on GR and other forums, I have no issues with Hop whatsoever. I know Kristen tried and explain the whole Hop/Misty/BeeBee/Lanie hook up in Own the Wind, which was nice but, IMO, unnecessary. The book is about Chaos MC and not The Waltons. Last time I checked, fidelity was optional for men of that lifestyle.
Super excited that the release date for this got moved up!
*3 stars* because as per GR that means 'liked it' and I did like it.
Not my favorite book when it comes to biker romance but not the worst in this genr*3 stars* because as per GR that means 'liked it' and I did like it.
Not my favorite book when it comes to biker romance but not the worst in this genre either.
Really enjoyed Joanna's writing and the story, however, I had a real dislike for Marie's character. Horse was perfection. Fantastic supporting cast too.
If you are a fan of stories about MCs and it's hot brothers, you'll really enjoy this one.
So the crazy saga of Jesse Ward, aka Lord of the Manor, has finally come to an end ...
What can I say? It was a wild ride but it was a ride worth takin
So the crazy saga of Jesse Ward, aka Lord of the Manor, has finally come to an end ...
What can I say? It was a wild ride but it was a ride worth taking!
Things I will miss about this trilogy:
Jesse & his HUGE ... oh, c'mon! get your mind out of a gutter ... I was going to say "variety of f*cks"
John (S'all good, girl!)
Sam & Kate (who NEED their own novella [at least]!!!)
Drew and his ... *ahem* ... male member ...
Things I am happy to leave behind:
Ava ... (or at least the way she is for 2 and 3/4 of this trilogy)
Things I won't miss AT ALL:
1. people comparing this to 50 shades
2. people bitching about editing
I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Jodi Ellen Malpas for giving us Jesse who *gasps* IS in his late 30s, ISN'T obsessed with BDSM lifestyle & HASN'T deflowered a virgin (at least in this book!)! And that epilogue in Jesse's POV was absolutely fantastic! Typical Jesse ... j'adore!!! Well done, Jodi! Well done!
Jesse, I am going to miss you, big guy! But you'll always be only a click away so I am sure we'll make friends visit often in the future ...
It pains me to do this because this was one of the most anticipated releases of 2013 for me but this wa 2** ~ I F*CKING LOATHE ALLY NIGHTINGALE ~ STARS
It pains me to do this because this was one of the most anticipated releases of 2013 for me but this was 2 stars read (at best!) & the worst book of the series [for me].
2 stars as per GR = it was OK. The only reason this book was even OK [for me] is Ren.
It's not that this was bad but just so ... anticlimactic (for the lack of a better word).
There really isn't a need for my review below because this book can be summarized by the following quote from Shirleen:
"Everyone's hooked up, you were the last, and you were boring"
You said it, Shirleen! Now, in true Rock Chick fahions, give me five, girl!
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When I said there isn't a need for my review, I was only kidding sooooo ...
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I want to begin by saying that I've been a fan of Rock Chick series yet I've never been a fan of the actual Rock Chicks (except for Stella but even she had her moments).
Having said that, I didn't expect to go into this book and all of a sudden fall in love with Ally but I didn't expect to hate her as much as I did either.
This was THE FIRST AND ONLY time [while reading a book by Kristen] I skimmed (and in some cases skipped altogether) almost half the book, most sex scenes & pretty much most of the epilogue and even had thoughts of not finishing the book altogether. I know this series is about Rock Chicks but there was simply WAY TOO MUCH Ally in this and not enough Ren. Ally and all her crazy as a side dish in all of the previous books was just fine with me. Ally and all her crazy as a main course? No thanks.
Some of the reasons why this book didn't work for me:
1. Ally and her need to play cops and robbers. I think some things are better left to people who know what they are doing and who are naturally cool (think Creed's Sylvie).
2. Ally saying "Yo!" as a greeting.
Yo, Ally! I've got a message for you ... here it is:
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3. Ally and her inability to compromise yet expecting everyone around her to do so.
4. Ally sticking her nose in everyone else's business and thinking she knows better.
Basically, this is Ally in a nutshell:
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5."RIGHTEOUS" ... if I NEVER see this word in print ever again it will be too soon!
The guy is PERFECT in every way. To say he could have done MUCH better than Ally would be a colossal understatement.
Let's face it, most of us don't read Kristen Ashley's books because of her heroines ... She never disappoints when it comes to her alphas though! This book was no exception. Ren = ABSOLUTE PERFECTION!
Best part of this book:
Stay tuned. We're gonna follow Mace and Stella to Los Angeles. 'Cause you can get up to all kinds of crazy there.
I am just praying Ally won't be a part of that crazy in ANY capacity.
Cheers!
** This book ispired me to create a special shelf called "big time let down" ... ...more
OK, I admit that I got this book strictly based on the cover (HELLO! SEXY TATS!!!). Does that make me shallow? Maybe. Did I love the book? You bet!
Tate's character annoyed me to no end but James more than made up for it. Great story with HEA in the end (even though Tate didn't exactly do much to deserve it!)....more
This book is about Sed (in case you missed it, see pic above), the lead singer of the band called "Sinners" ...
Why are you still looking at this review when you should be downloading "Rock Hard"? Is the pic above not displaying properly??
Or do you need a few more reasons why you have to pick up Olivia Cunning's "Rock Hard", which is a book about Sedric Lionheart, the lead singer of the band called "Sinners" who just happens to be in the pic above?
~IreneOust~
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