I liked the ballsy-ness of the heroine, the rock-god status of the hero, and I would enjoy getting to see what happens with other band members. But I just felt a disconnect throughout the story that kept me from truly loving it. ~ Leigh, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
A partnership with the hottest new rock band, Toxsin, is a major opportunity for Kate’s small custom leather shop, but she’s determined to resist her burning attraction to the lead guitarist, Syon Braden. Sex is a commodity in his world, and that’s just not enough for her. Or so she thought.
With the multiplatinum success of his band, Syon thought he had everything he’d ever wanted…and then he met Kate. He knows that sleeping with her could distract him from his music and even interfere with his close bandmate friendships, but despite all this, Syon just can’t seem to keep his mind—or hands—off of her…
Review copy provided for an honest review
If I’m being honest, I’m not sure if I was a rabid fan of this book. It was interesting, the characters had more to them than first met the eye, I liked the ballsy-ness of the heroine, the rock-god status of the hero, and I would enjoy getting to see what happens with other band members. But I just felt a disconnect throughout the story that kept me from truly loving it.
Kate had me humming Elton John’s Tiny Dancer…LA Lady, seamstress for the band… Being called on to remedy a leather wardrobe malfunction and supply Toxsin lead singer Syon Braden with pants that fit the apparently large package that appeared when he sang (no, I’m not kidding here), Kate is soon hired as the band’s leather seamstress. But despite her hard and fast rule that she will not date musicians, she finds herself quickly falling for Syon.
For his part, Syon was sexy, smart and had a rock idol mystique that made him irresistible. His passion for the music, coupled with his military background, head for business and his devotion to his fellow band members, made him a truly likeable hero. He was dominant, intense, and just yummy.
There was even a decent background story surrounding someone attempting to sabotage the relationship. There was really little doubt who it was, but it still created a tension that worked well.
What didn’t work for me, however, was the instant intense love that formed between these two. The sex was sizzling and I can see where the lust came from. But the true affection? It seemed too quick to be real or lasting, and they each had to constantly reassure one another that they felt it too.
Then there was Ramsey. What was going on here? Syon’s closest friend and bandmate, he was the devil of the group. Beautiful and sexy, drawing you in with his good looks and a smile, while trying to corrupt you at the same time. But I never could figure out the relationship. Was Syon trying to pull him in to the sex with Kate? Was Ramsey trying to get in on the action himself? Was Kate even interested in him joining? What the hell was really going on!? The issue was flirted with on numerous occasions, and I couldn’t understand what the point of it was if he never actually joined in.
I could have gotten past all of that if it wasn’t for my main issue: The conversations between Kate and Syon. Their banter, their sex talk, all of it was just painfully awkward to me. It was almost if they were having two different conversations and not actually talking to one another because none of their responses to each other seemed to make sense. It distracted me enough to constantly pull me out of the book bubble to which I had escaped, and that’s not a good thing.
Like I said, I did like this book for the characters and the story, and I’m interested to find out what the rest of the Toxsin boys are up to. I just hope that the love grows more organically in these stories and the conversations are not so awkward.
3.5 stars
Thanks for the review Leigh