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Steel Brothers Saga #28
Melody
He’s the melody in her mind…
Beautiful Brianna Steel has her life planned out. Graduate college early. Check. Work with her father in the Steel family orchard. Check. Marry Jesse Pike.
No check there. Jesse has never given her a look.
Finagling her way onto a rock and roll tour with Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, should help move her final goal along. At least Brianna hopes it will. She’s been in love with Jesse since she was fourteen years old, and though she’s had several relationships, no one compares to the darkly handsome rocker.
Jesse Pike and his band just got their big break. Opening for Emerald Phoenix on their Europe tour could lead to fame and fortune, and his family desperately needs the money after a fire destroyed their livelihood. He can’t let them down, and he’s determined not to let anything distract him—certainly not vivacious cowgirl Brianna Steel, even if she is the most gorgeous woman he’s ever laid eyes on.
In the end, though, it’s not just his attraction to Brianna that puts the tour in jeopardy.
Beautiful Brianna Steel has her life planned out. Graduate college early. Check. Work with her father in the Steel family orchard. Check. Marry Jesse Pike.
No check there. Jesse has never given her a look.
Finagling her way onto a rock and roll tour with Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, should help move her final goal along. At least Brianna hopes it will. She’s been in love with Jesse since she was fourteen years old, and though she’s had several relationships, no one compares to the darkly handsome rocker.
Jesse Pike and his band just got their big break. Opening for Emerald Phoenix on their Europe tour could lead to fame and fortune, and his family desperately needs the money after a fire destroyed their livelihood. He can’t let them down, and he’s determined not to let anything distract him—certainly not vivacious cowgirl Brianna Steel, even if she is the most gorgeous woman he’s ever laid eyes on.
In the end, though, it’s not just his attraction to Brianna that puts the tour in jeopardy.
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272 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 26, 2023
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Helen Hardt
202 books8,330 followers#1 New York Times, #1 USA Today, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Helen Hardt's passion for the written word began with the books her mother read to her at bedtime. She wrote her first story at age six and hasn’t stopped since. In addition to being an award winning author of contemporary and historical romance and erotica, she’s a mother, an attorney, a black belt in Taekwondo, a grammar geek, an appreciator of fine red wine, and a lover of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. She writes from her home in Colorado, where she lives with her family.
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January 19, 2024
Love the series
I love the whole series, but in each book, there are phrases or 1 particular word that is repetitive throughout the whole book, and the redundancy can be a bit annoying.
I love the whole series, but in each book, there are phrases or 1 particular word that is repetitive throughout the whole book, and the redundancy can be a bit annoying.
April 14, 2024
Kind of slow storyline. I am enjoying getting to continue the Steele’s saga. I think that Jesse is still carrying a chip on his shoulder with the Steele family but piece by piece we are watching his grudge start to lessen.
December 28, 2023
Will love conquer this pair?
Brianna wants to have Jesse in her heart forever. He just wants to have fun in the beginning & then his heart makes the decision to have Brianna in any way he can. The only way is on the tour cus he surely can't have her at home when they get back.
She wants him to love her as deeply as she does for him but he only wants a quickie!
On the tour things melt between them & everything turns upside down for them both. They end up sleeping with each other & he finds out she a virgin.
What will happen between them in the end of the tour & back at home..
I found that this story was alittle far fetched i.e. it was predictable & easy to understand what was going to happen to the couples including Bri & Jesse. I didn't like the ending at all. It was too easy to read & already know what & how everything was going to happen. I am feeling like I don't want to keep reading this series even though it's interesting to read about the past, present & imagine the future!!
Brianna wants to have Jesse in her heart forever. He just wants to have fun in the beginning & then his heart makes the decision to have Brianna in any way he can. The only way is on the tour cus he surely can't have her at home when they get back.
She wants him to love her as deeply as she does for him but he only wants a quickie!
On the tour things melt between them & everything turns upside down for them both. They end up sleeping with each other & he finds out she a virgin.
What will happen between them in the end of the tour & back at home..
I found that this story was alittle far fetched i.e. it was predictable & easy to understand what was going to happen to the couples including Bri & Jesse. I didn't like the ending at all. It was too easy to read & already know what & how everything was going to happen. I am feeling like I don't want to keep reading this series even though it's interesting to read about the past, present & imagine the future!!
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December 27, 2023
Fighting your feelings is the most difficult battle ever...
When Brianna looks at Jesse Pike, she envisions her whole future with him. Since she was 14 she has been in love with him. He only saw her as a kid and his sister's BFF. The more Jesse is around Brianna, he begins to see her as the gorgeous woman she has become. She stirs up feelings that he knows he should not have. He does not need any distractions right now. He is under pressure to hopefully bring Dragonlock to the next level by going on tour with Emerald Phoenix.
He is faced with the double challenge of keeping his distance from Brianna. It does not help when she will be going on tour with him for 6 months. Super steamy and a cliffhanger of all cliffhangers will have you wishing March 2024 can't come soon enough.
When Brianna looks at Jesse Pike, she envisions her whole future with him. Since she was 14 she has been in love with him. He only saw her as a kid and his sister's BFF. The more Jesse is around Brianna, he begins to see her as the gorgeous woman she has become. She stirs up feelings that he knows he should not have. He does not need any distractions right now. He is under pressure to hopefully bring Dragonlock to the next level by going on tour with Emerald Phoenix.
He is faced with the double challenge of keeping his distance from Brianna. It does not help when she will be going on tour with him for 6 months. Super steamy and a cliffhanger of all cliffhangers will have you wishing March 2024 can't come soon enough.
December 31, 2023
Brianne & Jesse ... the music begins
I love The Steel Brothers Saga, every installment has been gripping, intense, filled with fun, laughter, mystery, suspense, and plenty of Steel family love. MELODY is the 28th Book in this amazing series and is the beginning of another relationship between a Steel and a Pike.
Brianna Steel has had a major crush on Jesse Pike for years, but he sees only her as his younger sister's friend. Jesse is the lead singer for Dragonlock and is about to go on tour as the support act to Emerald Phoenix. Brianna is determined to go on the tour which includes Europe, she's equally determined to get Jesse to notice her. Jesse has found himself becoming attracted to Brianna, but believes she is too young for him, and he needs to concentrate on the upcoming tour. He doesn't need the distraction of Brianna Steel, but will he be able to keep his distance?
MELODY is an excellent beginning to Brianna and Jesse's story. Their chemistry is hot and their heat sizzles. Decisions are made, but are they the right ones? It ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me on the edge of my seat, yet again. Their story will continue in Harmony.
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✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE SIZZLING STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
I love The Steel Brothers Saga, every installment has been gripping, intense, filled with fun, laughter, mystery, suspense, and plenty of Steel family love. MELODY is the 28th Book in this amazing series and is the beginning of another relationship between a Steel and a Pike.
Brianna Steel has had a major crush on Jesse Pike for years, but he sees only her as his younger sister's friend. Jesse is the lead singer for Dragonlock and is about to go on tour as the support act to Emerald Phoenix. Brianna is determined to go on the tour which includes Europe, she's equally determined to get Jesse to notice her. Jesse has found himself becoming attracted to Brianna, but believes she is too young for him, and he needs to concentrate on the upcoming tour. He doesn't need the distraction of Brianna Steel, but will he be able to keep his distance?
MELODY is an excellent beginning to Brianna and Jesse's story. Their chemistry is hot and their heat sizzles. Decisions are made, but are they the right ones? It ends on a cliffhanger, leaving me on the edge of my seat, yet again. Their story will continue in Harmony.
Read and Reviewed for Reading Is Our Satisfaction
✨✨✨✨✨ FIVE SIZZLING STARS ✨✨✨✨✨
December 28, 2023
Another first book of the story of Jesse and Brianna!
Jesse Pike is a co-lead singer with Dragonlock, his band, and they’re going on tour soon. Brianna Steel has been in love with Jesse since she was fourteen. They are ten years apart in age, Jesse being older. She graduated early with a degree in agriculture and she will be working with her dad, Talon Steele. But, first she wants to go on tour with Dragonlock. Her brother Donny and Callie, who are engaged, are going for the first couple of weeks so Callie can support her sister, Rory Pike, who is the other co-lead singer. Jesse is the melody in Brianna’s mind. This story is a slow burn, but steamy too. I loved taking this journey on with these characters. Oh yes, something big happens at the end, and yes, you will be left hanging until the next book. I can’t wait until that comes out.
Jesse Pike is a co-lead singer with Dragonlock, his band, and they’re going on tour soon. Brianna Steel has been in love with Jesse since she was fourteen. They are ten years apart in age, Jesse being older. She graduated early with a degree in agriculture and she will be working with her dad, Talon Steele. But, first she wants to go on tour with Dragonlock. Her brother Donny and Callie, who are engaged, are going for the first couple of weeks so Callie can support her sister, Rory Pike, who is the other co-lead singer. Jesse is the melody in Brianna’s mind. This story is a slow burn, but steamy too. I loved taking this journey on with these characters. Oh yes, something big happens at the end, and yes, you will be left hanging until the next book. I can’t wait until that comes out.
December 30, 2023
If music could heal the actions ones life......
I have been reading this saga for many years and while it is nice to know about the third generation of the Steels there is just too much dialog and questions unanswered!. We are left again with another cliffhanger instead of a solution with the two main characters. I can't see this being wrapped up in two books.
I loved the original books and couldn't wait for the next one, but I have to say that dragging these books out is actually ruining the saga for me.
It has been a costly read and the content of each book goes nowhere. Why did the whole Pike family have to be inclued?
I do hope that Jesse and Rory come out of this whole. But we could of ended this with Donny's story. At least him and Dale had a horrific background that the original series brought up.
I have been reading this saga for many years and while it is nice to know about the third generation of the Steels there is just too much dialog and questions unanswered!. We are left again with another cliffhanger instead of a solution with the two main characters. I can't see this being wrapped up in two books.
I loved the original books and couldn't wait for the next one, but I have to say that dragging these books out is actually ruining the saga for me.
It has been a costly read and the content of each book goes nowhere. Why did the whole Pike family have to be inclued?
I do hope that Jesse and Rory come out of this whole. But we could of ended this with Donny's story. At least him and Dale had a horrific background that the original series brought up.
December 22, 2023
Music. Music. Music.
Brianna Steel and Jesse Pike
No! No! No!...It did not just end like that, did it?
My gawd Helen, you are pure evil, to end with Dragon going off to the ER, not knowing what's wrong with him...
Now what will Dragonlock do for a drummer, while they are on tour with Emerald Phoenix?
OMG, the steam of it all!!!
Brianna, might not have went about it in the right way, but man alive the chemistry between her and Jesse can certainly create something special...
Donny, Callie, Rory, Brock and Maddie are all enjoying their time abroad...what more adventures are to come for the band as well as Brianna, Maddie and Brock? I guess we have to wait for Harmony to release, to get the answers to these questions, and learn more information as well.
I give this book 5 mega stars...
Brianna Steel and Jesse Pike
No! No! No!...It did not just end like that, did it?
My gawd Helen, you are pure evil, to end with Dragon going off to the ER, not knowing what's wrong with him...
Now what will Dragonlock do for a drummer, while they are on tour with Emerald Phoenix?
OMG, the steam of it all!!!
Brianna, might not have went about it in the right way, but man alive the chemistry between her and Jesse can certainly create something special...
Donny, Callie, Rory, Brock and Maddie are all enjoying their time abroad...what more adventures are to come for the band as well as Brianna, Maddie and Brock? I guess we have to wait for Harmony to release, to get the answers to these questions, and learn more information as well.
I give this book 5 mega stars...
March 26, 2024
This book is about the young Steel generation. Brianna is taking time off to tour the UK with Jesse Pike and his band Dragonlock. Brianna has been in love with Jesse since she was 14 and her goal is to make him hers. The problem with that is he sees her as his little sisters young best friend, Brianna is 10 years his junior. Jesse has feelings for Brianna but denies them because of their age difference. This book is the first book that has these two actually looking at each other with feelings and exploring those feelings while learning more about the other. That ending …Helen Hardt sure likes those cliffhangers. Guess we will find out in the next book what happens with Dragon, and if Jesse can get past his guilt and stop seeing Brianna as a little girl.
December 16, 2023
In this installment of the Family Steel saga we get to learn about Brianna and Jesse and how their “relationship” unfolds. Brianna and Maddie, Jesse’s sister, join Jesse and his band, Dragonlock, as they go on tour as an opening band for Emerald Phoenix. This is the break Jesse and his band have been waiting for and he’s determined to not let any distractions get in the way, even if it means fighting his feelings for Brianna. However, things take a turn for the worse and we’ll just have to wait until March 2024 for the release of “Harmony” to learn more. Thank you to Helen Hardt and Waterhouse Press for my advanced reader copy. Opinions are my own.
December 25, 2023
Another amazing read from Helen Hardt,
Continuing with the Steel Family series, this story is Brianna Steel's story, the daughter of Talon Steel.
Brianna Steel has been in love with Jesse Pike for years. She wants to be with him and decides to go with the band to Europe so she can spend time with him. Jesse has feelings for Brianna but thinks she is too young for him and does not need any distractions even if he has to fight what is between them. The chemistry is hot.
So much goes on in these books it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Did not want this book to end 😭 going to have to wait for the next instalment.
Brilliant as always.
Continuing with the Steel Family series, this story is Brianna Steel's story, the daughter of Talon Steel.
Brianna Steel has been in love with Jesse Pike for years. She wants to be with him and decides to go with the band to Europe so she can spend time with him. Jesse has feelings for Brianna but thinks she is too young for him and does not need any distractions even if he has to fight what is between them. The chemistry is hot.
So much goes on in these books it keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Did not want this book to end 😭 going to have to wait for the next instalment.
Brilliant as always.
December 17, 2024
Love the story of the band and Rory and Jesse..love the band getting asked to go on tour .learning of Jesse’s resentment of people he doesn’t truely really know .How he’s made a picture who they really are in his head ,if only he really just knew the half of it .Now Brianna has decided she loves Jesse and she doing everything she can for him to see her and it’s worked.Now she needs to show Jesse there’s more to the eyes than what he sees of her family and to try and let go of his resentment.Now Jesse’ is concerned for his sister Maddie and Dave Steele .So I look forward to the next book while we wait to learn more
December 27, 2023
Opportunities offered and there for taking.
We meet Brianna and Jesse in this second generation story set within in the Steele saga characters and series.
Brianna has been infatuated with Jesse since aged 14 years and now has the chance to join him and his rock band on tour. A opposites attract setting as he needs to concentrate on the success his band may achieve, without the distraction offered by Brianna. Ends on a cliff hanger...
Written in a lighter tone than earlier books in this long series, will there be a change in direction in further books?
We meet Brianna and Jesse in this second generation story set within in the Steele saga characters and series.
Brianna has been infatuated with Jesse since aged 14 years and now has the chance to join him and his rock band on tour. A opposites attract setting as he needs to concentrate on the success his band may achieve, without the distraction offered by Brianna. Ends on a cliff hanger...
Written in a lighter tone than earlier books in this long series, will there be a change in direction in further books?
December 29, 2023
Melody, The Steel Brothers Saga book 28, written by Helen Hardt. It never ends! Just when I get the answer to one question, I get ten more questions that I need answered! This book focuses on the band and Jesse Pike as they begin a tour as an opening act. Just so happens that Brianna Steel has had feelings for Jesse since she was a little girl and is determined to finally get close to him. Wanna guess how long it takes her to get his attention? lol It was over way too soon! I wish the next book was already waiting on me to jump right into!
January 9, 2024
Melody
A-freaking-mazing!! Wow! I could not stop reading this book. This book is technically about Bree and Jesse, but it’s also about the band that Jesse is the leader of and their progression to stardom by opening on a world tour with a bigger band. The drama and tension is high the whole way through the book. It has you on the edge of your seat, breathlessly turning pages to see what happens next. I loved every second of it!! Waiting for the next book to come out is going to be excruciating!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A-freaking-mazing!! Wow! I could not stop reading this book. This book is technically about Bree and Jesse, but it’s also about the band that Jesse is the leader of and their progression to stardom by opening on a world tour with a bigger band. The drama and tension is high the whole way through the book. It has you on the edge of your seat, breathlessly turning pages to see what happens next. I loved every second of it!! Waiting for the next book to come out is going to be excruciating!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
June 16, 2024
Brianna Steel has been pinning for Jesse Pike since she could remember, and now with Dragon Lock going on a Europe tour with Emerald Phoenix and her finished with college she devises a plan to go along. Brianna convinces Jesse’s youngest sister Maddie to come along, using bringing them closer together without letting her real reasons being her wanting Jesse. With one kiss back home neither can stop thinking about each other and that one kiss turns into one night that changed their path completely! There is something going on with Dragon can’t quite put my finger on it…..hmm
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January 2, 2024
The Steel Brothers saga is a great one. Helen Hardt never ceases to amaze me. Brianna Steel is one of the youngest Steel woman. Jesse Pike is her older sexy rocker neighbor. She has always had feelings for him. He sees her as his 8 year old neighbor. Dragonlock finally has the chance of a lifetime and Brianna sees it as a Segway into Jesse’s heart. The pull these two characters have is nothing short of cosmic. Will he, does he? Only one way to find out!
January 4, 2024
As I have loved all the other books in this series I expected to enjoy Melody and I did. It is a good story, with great characters and a bang of a cliff-hanger which this author is definitely known for. I'm not a fan of cliff-hangers but this is the only author I will ignore that for. She has a talent for making each Steel story new and fresh while adding the history in that makes the books hard to put down. I highly recommend this series.
January 6, 2024
Series goes on and on
The Steele saga goes on and on. Brianna Steele is in love with Jesse Pike. He is the lead singer for Dragon Locke. They are going the UK and then to Paris. They are the opening act fo Brianna is tagging along in hopes that she can seduce Jesse Pike. Will she succeed? You'll have to read! to find out. Also, Dragon the drummer for the band has of and is unconscious. Will the show go o? The answer will be in the next episode of the saga as it continues.
The Steele saga goes on and on. Brianna Steele is in love with Jesse Pike. He is the lead singer for Dragon Locke. They are going the UK and then to Paris. They are the opening act fo Brianna is tagging along in hopes that she can seduce Jesse Pike. Will she succeed? You'll have to read! to find out. Also, Dragon the drummer for the band has of and is unconscious. Will the show go o? The answer will be in the next episode of the saga as it continues.
February 26, 2024
A other great part of this crazy rollercoaster ride of a storyline. Brianna and Jesse has a crazy ride ahead of them. Brianna had a thing of Jesse for eight years and Jesse has a thing for her but never realized it until now. However Jesse can't afford to be with Brianna right now. Brianna just wants Jesse but now she see she can't but she wants to fix this so bad. I can't wait to see how this will go... Seems this will be a bit difficulty and different then they other relationships before.
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December 11, 2023
Intriguing storyline. I’m obsessed with the Steele Brothers Saga and all of Helen Hardt’s books. This one is good but not quite at the level of the previous books in the series. I like the idea of Brianna and Jesse, but seems like too much drama so far. Can’t wait for Encoure to be released to see what happens next.
December 15, 2023
What do you do when the man you are in love with thinks of you only as his little sister's friend. Well in Brianna Steel's case you try to seduce him and show him you are no longer a little girl. Jesse Pike will not see it coming but once it happens he will not be able to see her with anything but lust filled eyes. Cannot wait to see where this story goes.
December 26, 2023
This is the start of Jessie and Brianna’s story , I sure didn’t see them coming! But I love the introduction to this love story. I love the chemistry they have. Jesse wants to be with her so bad but just can’t get over the age difference. Helen left the book on a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to read the continuation of the story!
December 27, 2023
The steel family drama continues
Can’t get enough of the Steel family
and the first book of this new trilogy lives up to the rest. Looking forward to reading more about Jesse and Brianna. I also plan to read the entire collection from beginning to end once all installments are finished!
Can’t get enough of the Steel family
and the first book of this new trilogy lives up to the rest. Looking forward to reading more about Jesse and Brianna. I also plan to read the entire collection from beginning to end once all installments are finished!
January 3, 2024
Let's rock!!!
When reading the Steel Brothers Saga, you don't even have to give a review because everyone knows it's going to be awesome!! Helen's books are so good that I have a love-hate relationship with them... Meaning I love to read them but I hate that I read them so fast and then I'm left waiting for the next book in the series.
When reading the Steel Brothers Saga, you don't even have to give a review because everyone knows it's going to be awesome!! Helen's books are so good that I have a love-hate relationship with them... Meaning I love to read them but I hate that I read them so fast and then I'm left waiting for the next book in the series.
January 5, 2024
always know and remember who you are
Like all Helen Hart books I absolutely love this and it’s saddens me that the series is going to end soon. I love reading about the steel family even if now we’re into the second generation and I love hearing about what happened. I just can’t get enough of this family and this book was just wonderful.
Like all Helen Hart books I absolutely love this and it’s saddens me that the series is going to end soon. I love reading about the steel family even if now we’re into the second generation and I love hearing about what happened. I just can’t get enough of this family and this book was just wonderful.
January 6, 2024
I have loved this entire series but I am little disappointed in the character development for Brianna. All we really learn about her is how she frivolously spends all her money and wants to manipulate Jesse to fall in love with her. Really hope the next few books in their love story show her as more than the immature girl we are supposed to believe she isn't.
February 2, 2024
Unsatisfied
The book just started to get good and it ended. It was like reading 1\4 of a book. I believe it said it was 6 hours of reading, not worth the money. I've read then all and she should have stopped a few books ago. The last few books are the same, they have sex a couple times and the book ends
The book just started to get good and it ended. It was like reading 1\4 of a book. I believe it said it was 6 hours of reading, not worth the money. I've read then all and she should have stopped a few books ago. The last few books are the same, they have sex a couple times and the book ends
December 11, 2023
Another great read by Helen Hardt!! There is a definite change of pace from all of the Steele family history to seeing some problems of the current generation. I applaud that change. Cannot wait til March!
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December 20, 2023
Ooh I can't wait til the next book! Somethings going to happen between Jesse and Brianna while they are on tour. Love the Steels and I love how even though one characters story ended, we still get updates on them.
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