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My Misery Muse #2
Faith
Mags is a single mother, running her own business trying to make ends meet. Drake is an A&R guy for a local indie record company who has been working nonstop for a year. When both finally take a vacation with family and friends, they are forced to finally admit, at least to themselves, that they have feelings for each other.
When they go home, they find it even more difficult to put the past in the past and maintain a relationship strong enough to face the challenges ahead. Follow along as they try to make a relationship work while fighting demons of their own, through circumstances not of their making, and with family and friends trying to help.
When they go home, they find it even more difficult to put the past in the past and maintain a relationship strong enough to face the challenges ahead. Follow along as they try to make a relationship work while fighting demons of their own, through circumstances not of their making, and with family and friends trying to help.
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 26, 2013
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About the author
Brei Betzold
11 books555 followersTo be completely honest, I dislike talking, let alone writing about myself, but here it goes what you need to know about me. I am a mom, a wife, a sister, a daughter, an aunt, a friend, an avid reader, an occasional author, basically like every other woman on the planet I have a lot of titles and very little time. My husband and I were friends when one night I kissed him and he ran away, we have one child, a son, who our world revolves around. The idea of writing was first stirred by my seventh grade English teacher, Mrs. Williams. It’s a tossup what I loved more, the poetry section or the Norse mythology. What I do know is I began writing and never stopped.
I worked in the tech industry for years, until my pregnancy made working difficult, I was a stay at home mom after that. A job in which I relish. When my son was around three I got an idea, the idea blossomed, and before I knew it I had written my first full length novel. The idea of showing it to anyone was scary, so I stashed it away, held it close to my heart for a year before I became brave enough to share it. From there things just seemed to take a life of their own, and I became a self-published author.
I don’t write for accolades and awards, I write because it makes me happy. The idea of someone reading words I thought were important enough to chronicle affecting them, is surreal. My dream since the seventh grade was to write, what that meant at the time I didn’t have a clue. What I know now, is I want to make my family and friends proud. I want to show my son that striving to reach your dream is worth the struggle.
I worked in the tech industry for years, until my pregnancy made working difficult, I was a stay at home mom after that. A job in which I relish. When my son was around three I got an idea, the idea blossomed, and before I knew it I had written my first full length novel. The idea of showing it to anyone was scary, so I stashed it away, held it close to my heart for a year before I became brave enough to share it. From there things just seemed to take a life of their own, and I became a self-published author.
I don’t write for accolades and awards, I write because it makes me happy. The idea of someone reading words I thought were important enough to chronicle affecting them, is surreal. My dream since the seventh grade was to write, what that meant at the time I didn’t have a clue. What I know now, is I want to make my family and friends proud. I want to show my son that striving to reach your dream is worth the struggle.
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March 29, 2013
I loved it!!! Who will book 3 be about?????
May 7, 2013
ARC provided by the author for a honest review.
Oh, what can I say about Drake and Mags? I adored both of them in MMM (Devi and Seth's story), but this is them all on their own and it's touching, and gripping and a true showing of passion.
These two are like fire and ice when they come together. It's HOT!
Drake is tender and sweet and all things considerate when it comes to Mags and his desire for her. I felt every moment, from the beginning, of what his devotion was
All he wants to do is love Mags and Quinn and makes it a point to let her know almost immediately. Even with the truth revealed, Drake is adamant that he's the one for Mags. And he will go the limit to prove it to her.
Then, in true form, something tragic has to happen.
Mags realizes that holding on to her past and the ugly childhood she had are useless in the face of almost losing the one thing she thought she'd never have
LOVE
To me, this story was more about Drake and how his desire for the woman he loves, was worth any fight to capture. I absolutely adored this book and all the characters in it. Mags is a strong independent woman just looking to live her life and take care of the only person that she sees really needing her, Quinn. When Drake wont take no for an answer, these two come together in heated passion and blistery fights that will show you how true love is fire.
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March 28, 2013
I absolutely fell in love with Drake and Mags story. So glad broken Mags get her HEA though not without a fight. Story is done from multiple POV's but the main ones are always Drake and Mags. If you love character dialogue in your books (which I do...more than all the wordy internal crap) then you will enjoy this book and the one before it.
I loved how you still got to see a little bit of everyone because I really have missed all them. You get to see how happy Devi and Seth stayed and I loved that :) Jaks still is the funniest little kid on the planet...haha. So my only question is who is next? She left a few stories open and I am so excited to see where she takes them. Jules? Sam? Cin? X? Even Eli? All I know is that whoever she picks it will always be a funny, sweet and sexy ride :)
I loved how you still got to see a little bit of everyone because I really have missed all them. You get to see how happy Devi and Seth stayed and I loved that :) Jaks still is the funniest little kid on the planet...haha. So my only question is who is next? She left a few stories open and I am so excited to see where she takes them. Jules? Sam? Cin? X? Even Eli? All I know is that whoever she picks it will always be a funny, sweet and sexy ride :)
April 20, 2013
I feel like I'm a bit bipolar when it comes to this series. On one hand I like the characters. They each have characteristics that reach out to me. I love the intermix of characters and their tight knit connection. I also like that the author can write some pretty steamy scenes. Which is always a plus in my book.
But what really gets me with this series it the editing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a grammar Natzi but after two books I would have hoped the author would have paid better attention to misspellings, editing and grammar issues. I had the same issues in the first book and it still carried over to this one. Another issue I had was that the story felt a little choppy to me. The changes of POV didn't flow seamlessly and the author introduced a couple more POV's that I hadn't expected. I liked the little glimpses but I just didn't get the depth with each character.
Overall, this was a good book. I think there's possibilities this series could be great. I would just suggest maybe giving the stories and characters more depth and definitely work on the editing/spelling/grammar issues. I'm still very interested in the band and curious as to who the next book will be about. I'm guessing Sam?
But what really gets me with this series it the editing. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a grammar Natzi but after two books I would have hoped the author would have paid better attention to misspellings, editing and grammar issues. I had the same issues in the first book and it still carried over to this one. Another issue I had was that the story felt a little choppy to me. The changes of POV didn't flow seamlessly and the author introduced a couple more POV's that I hadn't expected. I liked the little glimpses but I just didn't get the depth with each character.
Overall, this was a good book. I think there's possibilities this series could be great. I would just suggest maybe giving the stories and characters more depth and definitely work on the editing/spelling/grammar issues. I'm still very interested in the band and curious as to who the next book will be about. I'm guessing Sam?
April 29, 2013
4.5 Stars
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“It’s simple; Ms. Betzold delivered a good story and I could not put down. .” ~Under the Covers Book Blog
This second installment of My Misery Muse starts shortly after the last book had ended. Our hero is not one of the band members but Devi’s Brother, Drake. He has been working for an Indie record company and has been a big part of Devi and her son’s life. And now that she is with Seth and raising her own family, Drake can move on with his. For a while now, Drake had his eyes on Mags(Devi’s best friend) but has never made a move until they start spending more time together. Now he is determine to show her how he feels for her.
I love that he knew what he wanted and he just went for it. Drake wanted Mags despite the drama she is caught up with. Who can resist a guy who loves you and all the baggage you come with. Unfortunately, Mags tried to resist him. She, on the other hand, well, she knew what she wanted and that’s to avoid following her mother’s footsteps. She deprived herself of happiness for that very reason. Sometimes she annoyed me that she could not see pass through her fears and it would take a life and death situation before she realizes what she needed and love. But when she finally realized it, she really stood by Drake and I can respect her for that.
I am so glad Ms. Betzold wrote Drake’s story. After taking care of his sister for a long time, it really is his turn for a happy-ever-after. I enjoyed Drake and Mags love story. I thought it was realistic and believable though some scenes were more serious than it actually portrayed. I love that the characters are all present and plays major roles in each other’s lives. Seeing Seth and Devi continue with their HEA is such a treat. The set up for the next book is there and it feels a bit like a cliff hanger because you just get unexplained scenes here and there. I’m assuming the next book will be about Cin and X or maybe Sam.
I do have to mention that there is room for improvement for this up and coming author. I think there are some editing needs for this book. I had the ARC so some mistakes may have been corrected in the final copy. Though I enjoy multiple POVs in a storyline, the change of character POV here was sometimes abrupt. Don’t get me wrong, these did not bother to deter me from enjoying the book but I feel that I should mention it for the readers that do care about those things.
Someone recently told me that it is better to read a book that has a good storyline with bad editing versus reading a book that has a bad storyline with great editing. And my friend is right; I can overlook bad editing when the plot is good. And that’s what I did here; I thoroughly enjoyed this book despite some editing issues. It’s simple; Ms. Betzold delivered a good story and I could not put down.
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Review also posted at
“It’s simple; Ms. Betzold delivered a good story and I could not put down. .” ~Under the Covers Book Blog
This second installment of My Misery Muse starts shortly after the last book had ended. Our hero is not one of the band members but Devi’s Brother, Drake. He has been working for an Indie record company and has been a big part of Devi and her son’s life. And now that she is with Seth and raising her own family, Drake can move on with his. For a while now, Drake had his eyes on Mags(Devi’s best friend) but has never made a move until they start spending more time together. Now he is determine to show her how he feels for her.
I love that he knew what he wanted and he just went for it. Drake wanted Mags despite the drama she is caught up with. Who can resist a guy who loves you and all the baggage you come with. Unfortunately, Mags tried to resist him. She, on the other hand, well, she knew what she wanted and that’s to avoid following her mother’s footsteps. She deprived herself of happiness for that very reason. Sometimes she annoyed me that she could not see pass through her fears and it would take a life and death situation before she realizes what she needed and love. But when she finally realized it, she really stood by Drake and I can respect her for that.
I am so glad Ms. Betzold wrote Drake’s story. After taking care of his sister for a long time, it really is his turn for a happy-ever-after. I enjoyed Drake and Mags love story. I thought it was realistic and believable though some scenes were more serious than it actually portrayed. I love that the characters are all present and plays major roles in each other’s lives. Seeing Seth and Devi continue with their HEA is such a treat. The set up for the next book is there and it feels a bit like a cliff hanger because you just get unexplained scenes here and there. I’m assuming the next book will be about Cin and X or maybe Sam.
I do have to mention that there is room for improvement for this up and coming author. I think there are some editing needs for this book. I had the ARC so some mistakes may have been corrected in the final copy. Though I enjoy multiple POVs in a storyline, the change of character POV here was sometimes abrupt. Don’t get me wrong, these did not bother to deter me from enjoying the book but I feel that I should mention it for the readers that do care about those things.
Someone recently told me that it is better to read a book that has a good storyline with bad editing versus reading a book that has a bad storyline with great editing. And my friend is right; I can overlook bad editing when the plot is good. And that’s what I did here; I thoroughly enjoyed this book despite some editing issues. It’s simple; Ms. Betzold delivered a good story and I could not put down.
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April 15, 2018
Woo this is Drake and Mag`s story
Drake wants what his sister Devi has with Seth. He wants Mags who has been a family friend for years but all they do is bicker and fight. Mags wants no one close, she refuses to be her mother looking for the one.
There are babies, an accident a gun wielding nutter and possibly everything Drake wants!
Drake wants what his sister Devi has with Seth. He wants Mags who has been a family friend for years but all they do is bicker and fight. Mags wants no one close, she refuses to be her mother looking for the one.
There are babies, an accident a gun wielding nutter and possibly everything Drake wants!
April 25, 2013
Still need to work on the editing of this book. However I was able to look over the editing and truly enjoyed the book. I would have liked to have read more banter/conversation back and forth between Drake and Mags. I understand they have known eachother quite sometime but we don't get allot of their background story or much conversation between the 2.
I really loved Drake's character. The way he loves his family, friends, and kids. He definitely comes off as a natural care giver and father figure. I loved that about him. It was nice to read about a guy who was just natural at being a dad. I loved how would refer to Qhuinn as "My Princess". He may be a tough guy but he's one big softie when it comes to his girls.
Mags did tend to get on my nerves at times. I get it, you don't want to be your mom. However you have a great guy infront of you and you keep pushing him away. That annoys me. Yet at the sametime I thought she was a tough character. She was willing to raise Qhuinn on her own and was not interested in getting help from the father. However in the end she redeemed herself. It may have taken her awhile but she finally gets it right.
I think the author does a great job of keeping all the characters in the book. They may not be the main characters in the story but she doesn't let us forget about them. I enjoyed how we got to read some scenes from the other characters instead of just between Mags and Drake. I think it give the story more depth and allows us to become attached to all the characters as well.
I am really looking forward to reading about Eli, Xavier, and Sam in the future. However I'm not so sure about the Xavier/Cin. So far Cin isn't a character I am fond of so I'm not real sure how I would feel if those 2 were to be together.
I really loved Drake's character. The way he loves his family, friends, and kids. He definitely comes off as a natural care giver and father figure. I loved that about him. It was nice to read about a guy who was just natural at being a dad. I loved how would refer to Qhuinn as "My Princess". He may be a tough guy but he's one big softie when it comes to his girls.
Mags did tend to get on my nerves at times. I get it, you don't want to be your mom. However you have a great guy infront of you and you keep pushing him away. That annoys me. Yet at the sametime I thought she was a tough character. She was willing to raise Qhuinn on her own and was not interested in getting help from the father. However in the end she redeemed herself. It may have taken her awhile but she finally gets it right.
I think the author does a great job of keeping all the characters in the book. They may not be the main characters in the story but she doesn't let us forget about them. I enjoyed how we got to read some scenes from the other characters instead of just between Mags and Drake. I think it give the story more depth and allows us to become attached to all the characters as well.
I am really looking forward to reading about Eli, Xavier, and Sam in the future. However I'm not so sure about the Xavier/Cin. So far Cin isn't a character I am fond of so I'm not real sure how I would feel if those 2 were to be together.
April 8, 2013
Awesome book! I loved the first book MMM, but I absolutely loved this one! The reason.... Drake!!! He was such a great hero. Big, tattooed, likes to be in control, all man with a big heart. He truly loves Mags and he never gave up on making her realize what they could have together. All the secondary characters are wonderful in these books and the author has a way of making you feel like part of their big rock band family. I love this series and I can't wait to see who Ms Bretzold will write about next!!!
April 1, 2013
Awesome read!!
A great follow up book to the first one. I laughed thru the whole book - it was great!!
Mags and the whole gang are have a great dynamic between them, and are ubber funny!!
Mags and Drake are smoking hot together and Drake just has the softest heart :)
It was great to see a few different POV's thru-out the book - made for a great story.
Please tell me there is going to be a third???
X's story - that would be a blast! ;)
A great follow up book to the first one. I laughed thru the whole book - it was great!!
Mags and the whole gang are have a great dynamic between them, and are ubber funny!!
Mags and Drake are smoking hot together and Drake just has the softest heart :)
It was great to see a few different POV's thru-out the book - made for a great story.
Please tell me there is going to be a third???
X's story - that would be a blast! ;)
March 29, 2013
So good!!!
Normally I would say that I liked both books equally given that they have most of the same characters in both books but... I really like this one better. It had more going on that kept me excited to see what would happen next. It also had the focus on the whole group as a family which made it very amusing. I would still suggest reading the first one so that you get the whole background of the 'family'.
You should grab both to read you won't be disappointed!
Normally I would say that I liked both books equally given that they have most of the same characters in both books but... I really like this one better. It had more going on that kept me excited to see what would happen next. It also had the focus on the whole group as a family which made it very amusing. I would still suggest reading the first one so that you get the whole background of the 'family'.
You should grab both to read you won't be disappointed!
September 28, 2013
Pretty good overall. Loved Drake. He was awesome not to mention a hottie!! I love that he knew what he wanted and didnt make any qualms about it.
Mags started to get on my nerves. Her wo is me attitude got really frustrating. She used her past as an excuse to push people away. Sad that it took something like this to get her head on straight.
Glad it worked out. Also set up the scene for the rest of the series.
Mags started to get on my nerves. Her wo is me attitude got really frustrating. She used her past as an excuse to push people away. Sad that it took something like this to get her head on straight.
Glad it worked out. Also set up the scene for the rest of the series.
March 29, 2013
Loved this book from the first page. It picked up straight from My Misery Muse and Dev and Seth were very much integral characters in the story. I loved the alternating POV, which made the characters have far more depth and made me love them. Drake was a real hottie and the way he is with Quinn just melts my heart.
Very much looking forward to the next book.
Very much looking forward to the next book.
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April 1, 2013I'm torn about this book because I loved Drake and absolutely hated Mags. This woman tested my last nerve too many times to count. I'm sorry but her reasons for acting the way she did were complete hogwash to me.
April 11, 2013
Ok. . . .so this story wasn't as good Dev and Seth's but it was nice. The first 50% of the book Mags was getting on my nerves and being a real Pain in the A$$. There were a lot of side storylines that just never really went any where and didn't really give any details to be intrigued.
March 29, 2013
LOVED LOVED LOVED IT. AWESOME BOOK When does 3 come out?? I guessing either its about Cin and X or Ashley and Cris. I personally want Cin and X
March 29, 2013
Love this book, love this series! This is probably one of the best series I have read! I hope a 3rd book comes out!
April 6, 2013
3.5 stars. Not hot enough to be a 4. ;-). Cute story with fun group of rocker, tattoo friends. I bet book 3 is about tattoo shop owner
August 14, 2015
The characters are crazy. I enjoyed some parts. I like Drake but not Mags. She's so stubborn.
March 31, 2013
I loved t... I can't wait for the next book. I really hope it's not that long of a wait...
June 8, 2013
4.5 stars I'm a little behind in posting my review onto GR, but this is definitely one to add to your shelves after reading My Misery Muse.
Right off the bat, the prologue had me fuming with anger…..yes, anger at a certain male character! Grrrrr…. I wanted to punch him! No, I wanted to castrate him! But, I couldn’t punch nor castrate my Kindle, although I have been known to throw it a time or two so I just kept reading, because I was all in from the first page of Faith. I had to know where Brei Betzold was taking me with the rock stars I grew to love in My Misery Muse.
There’s a lot going on in Faith with the My Misery Muse band members. Jax is now five-years old going on 30 with the influence of X, the man whore who wears the title like a badge. Devi and Seth are as in love as ever, with Devi being the ruler in that relationship. She is queen bee and no one wants to take on the girl who is fearless and messes with everyone….all in fun, mind you. She and Mags still have their adventures in this installment – those same adventures that usually wind up with a need for bail money. Add Sam and Eli to the mix and you have a complete, makeshift family who are there to support one another in everything and anything that comes their way. All of the main characters in My Misery Muse are back, but Faith specifically features Drake and Mags.
Drake has always been one of my favorite characters in the series; he even visited the blog and wrote a guest post, pouring out his feelings. *swoon* He is level-headed and is the mature care-taker of the bunch. He and Mags have a history….of fighting, complete with snarky and judgmental banter back and forth. These are two strong characters with a history who are also like family, but hidden feelings are made known in this installment that will change them forever. Drake has been harboring deep feelings for Mags for a long time, but Mags carries a lot of baggage with her. Drake is willing to help Mags deal with her issues if she’ll only let him in, but Mags is the doubting one who doesn’t want to set herself up for hurt. Having known each other and having been friends for years, each knows that neither of them do “love” or “relationships.” Drake is relentless in his pursuit of Mags, willing her to break down her resolve and be with him. The best she can offer him is a sexual relationship; anything more is out of the question…..until she starts to bend.
I was starting to think that things between us could work, that we could do the whole relationship thing ~ Mags
Drake is a hunk of a hero who renders Mags speechless in the bedroom. He is controlling and dominant to her submissiveness, which she is surprised to find in herself. Mags is also so stubborn that she tends to sabotage any possibility of a relationship with Drake, but he is persistent and refuses to take “No” for an answer in his pursuit.
“I love you, Mags,” I told her, “and you’re not f**king running.”
“You are mine, honey.” She began to shake her head no. ”Oh yes, baby, you are. You just don’t realize it, yet.” With that, I grabbed the back of her neck and kissed her hard and quick. ”On your knees, Mags.” She gave me a stunned look. ”Now, baby.”
Mags has fought long and hard to work through her past and become independent. The last thing she wants is to be dependent upon anyone else, because if you depend on others, you’re usually let down and left alone anyway. This is a fear she has if she ties herself to Drake…or anyone else.
“You make me doubt my thoughts. You make me wonder what life would be like to have someone there with you, helping you, but I don’t know how to do that. I don’t know how to trust someone like that.”
Faith delivers a lot of emotion to the reader with an abundance of laugh out loud moments, drama, and plenty of angst. At 54% into my reading, my heart plunged into a sea of pain. I screamed a few expletives and cried real tears for Drake. Big, fat, ugly T-E-A-R-S! The majority of this story is told in alternating pov between Drake and Mags. However, when that gut-wrenching moment happened that had me in heart-squeezing pain, the pov began to alternate between all the characters, making the passages much more emotional and poignant. When I read the passages in X’s pov, I saw a different side to X and gained insight to the demons from past events that haunt him. When I read Devi’s pov, I cried again and felt as though my chest was weighted down with bricks, making it difficult to breathe. My angst-fest continued until almost 80% into the book. I loved it. Just when I thought my heart could take no more pain, the author takes me into Eli’s thoughts and emotions, and my heart stops. My heart broke for Drake as he tried to deal with his situation, yet he was feeling completely defeated in his own mind. Luckily he had the support of his makeshift family around him to lift his spirits and refuse to let him wallow in his own pity.
The drama and angst doesn’t stop with Drake. There is another moment in the story that had me on edge and fearful for Mags. I couldn’t see the train wreck that was happening until it was right upon me, breaking my heart once again as everyone watched the chilling and ghastly events unfold without any power or control to stop it.
Angst isn’t even a strong enough word to describe the feelings I had for the events that took place in Faith. Even with the laughter and drama, there are a few heart-warming moments between Drake and Mags, as well as the heart-felt interactions among all of the characters. Although the story is complete for Drake and Mags, several questions are raised regarding some of the other characters in the series. Sam is troubled about something and is very secretive about whatever has him preoccupied. He’s clearly protecting someone, but refuses to let anyone in on his secret. X is the typical sex-loving X, but there are questions raised as to his past experiences and what haunts him so terribly in his adult life. There is a brief moment with Jules that is glazed over just enough to let the reader know there is a story there, which will surface in the future. I can’t help but think it has something to do with the way a particular character is acting, even though they are never in a scene together nor does the story allude to anything about these two characters sharing a secret. Questions rise surrounding Cin’s past and why she is the way she is around X. These are a lot of questions, but not so much that the reader is left feeling incomplete. On the contrary, there is no cliffhanger, and I ended my reading feeling completely satisfied. The characters in the My Misery Muse Series may not be blood, but they are all family just the same. They’re all each other have, and in their case, water is thicker than blood.
Right off the bat, the prologue had me fuming with anger…..yes, anger at a certain male character! Grrrrr…. I wanted to punch him! No, I wanted to castrate him! But, I couldn’t punch nor castrate my Kindle, although I have been known to throw it a time or two so I just kept reading, because I was all in from the first page of Faith. I had to know where Brei Betzold was taking me with the rock stars I grew to love in My Misery Muse.
There’s a lot going on in Faith with the My Misery Muse band members. Jax is now five-years old going on 30 with the influence of X, the man whore who wears the title like a badge. Devi and Seth are as in love as ever, with Devi being the ruler in that relationship. She is queen bee and no one wants to take on the girl who is fearless and messes with everyone….all in fun, mind you. She and Mags still have their adventures in this installment – those same adventures that usually wind up with a need for bail money. Add Sam and Eli to the mix and you have a complete, makeshift family who are there to support one another in everything and anything that comes their way. All of the main characters in My Misery Muse are back, but Faith specifically features Drake and Mags.
Drake has always been one of my favorite characters in the series; he even visited the blog and wrote a guest post, pouring out his feelings. *swoon* He is level-headed and is the mature care-taker of the bunch. He and Mags have a history….of fighting, complete with snarky and judgmental banter back and forth. These are two strong characters with a history who are also like family, but hidden feelings are made known in this installment that will change them forever. Drake has been harboring deep feelings for Mags for a long time, but Mags carries a lot of baggage with her. Drake is willing to help Mags deal with her issues if she’ll only let him in, but Mags is the doubting one who doesn’t want to set herself up for hurt. Having known each other and having been friends for years, each knows that neither of them do “love” or “relationships.” Drake is relentless in his pursuit of Mags, willing her to break down her resolve and be with him. The best she can offer him is a sexual relationship; anything more is out of the question…..until she starts to bend.
I was starting to think that things between us could work, that we could do the whole relationship thing ~ Mags
Drake is a hunk of a hero who renders Mags speechless in the bedroom. He is controlling and dominant to her submissiveness, which she is surprised to find in herself. Mags is also so stubborn that she tends to sabotage any possibility of a relationship with Drake, but he is persistent and refuses to take “No” for an answer in his pursuit.
“I love you, Mags,” I told her, “and you’re not f**king running.”
“You are mine, honey.” She began to shake her head no. ”Oh yes, baby, you are. You just don’t realize it, yet.” With that, I grabbed the back of her neck and kissed her hard and quick. ”On your knees, Mags.” She gave me a stunned look. ”Now, baby.”
Mags has fought long and hard to work through her past and become independent. The last thing she wants is to be dependent upon anyone else, because if you depend on others, you’re usually let down and left alone anyway. This is a fear she has if she ties herself to Drake…or anyone else.
“You make me doubt my thoughts. You make me wonder what life would be like to have someone there with you, helping you, but I don’t know how to do that. I don’t know how to trust someone like that.”
Faith delivers a lot of emotion to the reader with an abundance of laugh out loud moments, drama, and plenty of angst. At 54% into my reading, my heart plunged into a sea of pain. I screamed a few expletives and cried real tears for Drake. Big, fat, ugly T-E-A-R-S! The majority of this story is told in alternating pov between Drake and Mags. However, when that gut-wrenching moment happened that had me in heart-squeezing pain, the pov began to alternate between all the characters, making the passages much more emotional and poignant. When I read the passages in X’s pov, I saw a different side to X and gained insight to the demons from past events that haunt him. When I read Devi’s pov, I cried again and felt as though my chest was weighted down with bricks, making it difficult to breathe. My angst-fest continued until almost 80% into the book. I loved it. Just when I thought my heart could take no more pain, the author takes me into Eli’s thoughts and emotions, and my heart stops. My heart broke for Drake as he tried to deal with his situation, yet he was feeling completely defeated in his own mind. Luckily he had the support of his makeshift family around him to lift his spirits and refuse to let him wallow in his own pity.
The drama and angst doesn’t stop with Drake. There is another moment in the story that had me on edge and fearful for Mags. I couldn’t see the train wreck that was happening until it was right upon me, breaking my heart once again as everyone watched the chilling and ghastly events unfold without any power or control to stop it.
Angst isn’t even a strong enough word to describe the feelings I had for the events that took place in Faith. Even with the laughter and drama, there are a few heart-warming moments between Drake and Mags, as well as the heart-felt interactions among all of the characters. Although the story is complete for Drake and Mags, several questions are raised regarding some of the other characters in the series. Sam is troubled about something and is very secretive about whatever has him preoccupied. He’s clearly protecting someone, but refuses to let anyone in on his secret. X is the typical sex-loving X, but there are questions raised as to his past experiences and what haunts him so terribly in his adult life. There is a brief moment with Jules that is glazed over just enough to let the reader know there is a story there, which will surface in the future. I can’t help but think it has something to do with the way a particular character is acting, even though they are never in a scene together nor does the story allude to anything about these two characters sharing a secret. Questions rise surrounding Cin’s past and why she is the way she is around X. These are a lot of questions, but not so much that the reader is left feeling incomplete. On the contrary, there is no cliffhanger, and I ended my reading feeling completely satisfied. The characters in the My Misery Muse Series may not be blood, but they are all family just the same. They’re all each other have, and in their case, water is thicker than blood.
May 5, 2013
The BOOK which would finally provide me the answers I wanted regarding Mag's "Baby Daddy" who would it be? Did I dare guess? After the ending of My Misery Muse when I got my hands on Faith I was totally.......
We know Mag's was pregnant and in the Prologue we get a little taste of Mag's talking to her little "jellybean" after telling talking to the father and letting him know he was about to be a father. That discussion right there had me......................
Mag's gives birth to her beautiful Quinn and being a single mother she is thankful for the help Devi has provided her. Devi is her rock, her confidant and her best friend. Well, a sleepless night with a 6 week old baby brings Drake to Mag's house to help out with Quinn. See Drake has a way with his "Princess" that totally endeared me to him. Yes ladies Drake will have you...........................
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A impromptu trip to Seattle with Devi & Drake and the kiddos becomes an opportunity for Mag's to see just how far Drake would go to protect her & his "Princess" and just how much he wants to spend time with her. I have to admit when the "baby daddy" was announced I was....
I'm not going to tell you what I was thinking or doing. You have to read to find out who he is! Seattle was full of some first for the two of them..........
But Mag's had me thinking ................................
Her inherent lack of trust in men is not her fault it's something she saw growing up with her Mother. I was totally .......................
for Drake & Mag's~ There were parts where I was....................
Oh Devi and her antic's (cough pranks) had me in stitches. But when the unthinkable happens that left me.............................
and then...................................................
I was really afraid that Mag's wasn't going to be able to have a second shot with Drake. What I really love about the story is what these two go through are things that happen in real life. So yes there were times where I wanted to.............................
Mag's & Drake but at the same time I wanted to do so to Sam. There is something up with that man and I swear to this day my mind is still working in overdrive trying to figure out just what's up.... Well, I loved that Drake preserved and yes I thought ....................
but damn just when I think things are going to be smooth sailing something I NEVER saw coming literally...............................
WHOA!!!! I could feel Drake's emotions and when he found out and I could sense is helplessness. I didn't know what to expect by the end but right I was doing this......................................
and when a certain something that I wanted to happen occurred I was..
I love Brei's writing style ~ when I read her books I hear the characters I can actually see them talking. The book is told in Mag's & Drake's POV but just wait a few other POV's are thrown in during certain scenes and don't doubt for a minute that you won't be seeing Seth, X, Sam & Eli oh yes the gang is all there~ I promise you there is a little scene with everyone in Seattle that had me.............
it was AWESOME! I laughed and then re-read it and laughed again!
Faith is one of my favorite reads in 2013 and My Misery Muse series is by far one of my favorite Rock Star Romance reads. It's written with a real edge to it. These are people you can picture yourself being friends with. This isn't just a story of people that everything so all is wonderful no this is life ~ a look at the upside, downside and coming together no matter friends, spouses, siblings or lovers. Although this is a story about Mag's & Drake you will find there are other stories going on in the background. It may just be a blip here and there or just an insinuation but there is definitely things that I cannot wait to learn more about as the series continues.
Another 5 ++++++ read from Brei! I highly recommend if you've read My Misery Muse to grab Faith and read it NOW! It was like a see-saw ride for me. I was up and then down. I laughed! I sobbed! I was irritated! I laughed! I was shocked! I was angry and by the end I was STOKED!
We know Mag's was pregnant and in the Prologue we get a little taste of Mag's talking to her little "jellybean" after telling talking to the father and letting him know he was about to be a father. That discussion right there had me......................
Mag's gives birth to her beautiful Quinn and being a single mother she is thankful for the help Devi has provided her. Devi is her rock, her confidant and her best friend. Well, a sleepless night with a 6 week old baby brings Drake to Mag's house to help out with Quinn. See Drake has a way with his "Princess" that totally endeared me to him. Yes ladies Drake will have you...........................
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A impromptu trip to Seattle with Devi & Drake and the kiddos becomes an opportunity for Mag's to see just how far Drake would go to protect her & his "Princess" and just how much he wants to spend time with her. I have to admit when the "baby daddy" was announced I was....
I'm not going to tell you what I was thinking or doing. You have to read to find out who he is! Seattle was full of some first for the two of them..........
But Mag's had me thinking ................................
Her inherent lack of trust in men is not her fault it's something she saw growing up with her Mother. I was totally .......................
for Drake & Mag's~ There were parts where I was....................
Oh Devi and her antic's (cough pranks) had me in stitches. But when the unthinkable happens that left me.............................
and then...................................................
I was really afraid that Mag's wasn't going to be able to have a second shot with Drake. What I really love about the story is what these two go through are things that happen in real life. So yes there were times where I wanted to.............................
Mag's & Drake but at the same time I wanted to do so to Sam. There is something up with that man and I swear to this day my mind is still working in overdrive trying to figure out just what's up.... Well, I loved that Drake preserved and yes I thought ....................
but damn just when I think things are going to be smooth sailing something I NEVER saw coming literally...............................
WHOA!!!! I could feel Drake's emotions and when he found out and I could sense is helplessness. I didn't know what to expect by the end but right I was doing this......................................
and when a certain something that I wanted to happen occurred I was..
I love Brei's writing style ~ when I read her books I hear the characters I can actually see them talking. The book is told in Mag's & Drake's POV but just wait a few other POV's are thrown in during certain scenes and don't doubt for a minute that you won't be seeing Seth, X, Sam & Eli oh yes the gang is all there~ I promise you there is a little scene with everyone in Seattle that had me.............
it was AWESOME! I laughed and then re-read it and laughed again!
Faith is one of my favorite reads in 2013 and My Misery Muse series is by far one of my favorite Rock Star Romance reads. It's written with a real edge to it. These are people you can picture yourself being friends with. This isn't just a story of people that everything so all is wonderful no this is life ~ a look at the upside, downside and coming together no matter friends, spouses, siblings or lovers. Although this is a story about Mag's & Drake you will find there are other stories going on in the background. It may just be a blip here and there or just an insinuation but there is definitely things that I cannot wait to learn more about as the series continues.
Another 5 ++++++ read from Brei! I highly recommend if you've read My Misery Muse to grab Faith and read it NOW! It was like a see-saw ride for me. I was up and then down. I laughed! I sobbed! I was irritated! I laughed! I was shocked! I was angry and by the end I was STOKED!
May 19, 2013
Review to come on May 18th on THESUBCLUBbooks blog
I loved My Misery Muse and Devi and Seth’s story and couldn’t wait to get my hands on Faith to delve into Drake and Mags story. Though I have to admit that I loved Seth and Devi more, Brei Betzold has not let us down with Faith.
Mags was kick ass in MMM and in Faith are times I wanted to kick her in the ass! I really wanted Devi to slap/talk some sense into her. She kept pushing away the man that loves her and wants to take care of her and her baby, forever. But Mags is broken in her own way and has the issues of her past and her childhood relationship with her own mother clouding her judgement. I think Professor Green’s version of the song Read All About It ft. Emeli Sande, speaks of the pain and fear Mags feels.
“I didn’t know why I was self-sabotaging the first real relationship in my life, other than I really didn’t think it would turn out well, and I couldn’t lose the closest thing to areal family I had over it. I glanced back at Quinn, no I couldn’t risk it. It wasn’t just about me anymore.”
Drake… where do I begin! As I have said before, “that is one damn fine example of a man!” In MMM we saw his dedication to Devi and Jaks, putting them first, being there for them, always. He is loyal, kind, loving, devoted to his family and that was all before Faith. Let me tell you, I loved him more and more the further I read. He is in for the long haul Mags and “his princess” Quinn, are it for him. He wants them as his family. I really wanted him to get the happiness he deserves and for him, he sees that Mags even if she needs to be convinced of it. He had his work cut out for him with Mags’ defences up, but as they say nothing that is worth it comes easy. And with all the desire, denial and pent up sexual frustration floating about, when they get down to it, the sex is HAWT!
“I know your favourite colour is pink, though you will never admit it and say green. I know your favourite band is Deathcab for Cutie; that you cry during the happy ending in movies; that you say you don’t believe in marriage but would have preferred having a kid after being married. I know that you had a fucked up childhood, would do anything thing for my sister and that we would be great together baby.”
“I love you, Mags,” I told her,” and you’re not fucking running. Get that pretty ass in bed, we’re not done yet.”
Devi is still her awesome straight talking self, never reneging on her promises (and threats). The gang are all still very much in each other’s business, but then again family always are. It was great to see another side to X (no spoilers promise) but I can’t wait to read his story. And there is definitely something up with Sam that still has me wondering what’s going on with him, now days later.
Let me just take a second and say one word… Jaks! How cute is he all grown up? Adorable is how, and well ok he’s only 5. He sees everything and hears everything, which sometimes is a bad theing when he repeats it. He is so protective of his little baby sister Cait, as he says himself
“I am going to take care of you, just like Uncle Drake takes care of Mommy. Shhh, honey you don’t need to cry.”
I mean seriously that little dude totally stole the show at times, for me! He’s going to be a heart breaker!! He adds such comedic effect to the story at times, somehow always getting X in trouble and I loved how his relationship with Drake has developed.
“X said all girls want is to make boys hurt, but sometimes in a good way”
I looked at my 5 year old nephew not knowing what to say to him, What the hell was X teaching him?
“Uhm maybe we shouldn’t really pay attention to what X says.”
He cocked his head to the side, “So then I shouldn’t call someone a MILF?”
Oh hell, he was a dead man, “What?” I sputtered.
“X said that my mom was a total MILF, and now Mags is one too.”
Yep he’s a dead man. “NO I don’t think you should use that term, just ignore what X says.”
He nodded, “Okay, Uncle Drake.”
Not only do Drake and Mags have their personal issues to overcome but unfortunately the turmoil for the members of My Misery Muse and their families doesn’t end there. There are one or two twists that effectively have an impact on the whole group, and lines get drawn in the sand between two characters. I’m not telling which but needless to say I can’t wait to see how it gets resolved in the next book.
Brei Betzold stayed true to herself and kept her writing style as in MMM. I love the alternating POV’s and she does it so effortlessly and with a constant flow of the story. Not only do we get Mags and Drake’s POV but there are a few sneaky bits from Eli, Sam, Seth and X, all of which just added to the complexity of the story.
Faith is about the struggles of life; the fight for love, the fear of repeating past mistakes, the battle to overcome the crap fate throws at us, the support and motivation of family, and ultimately that leap of faith we all need to take at one stage or another. Faith made me laugh out loud (one instance involving flamingos, gnomes and reindeers), fall for Drake all over again and I have to admit X too, clench my fists in annoyance and anger at the situations, shed a tear or two and made my heart flutter, for a few reasons.
Faith is a great book and well deserving of 4 stars!
I loved My Misery Muse and Devi and Seth’s story and couldn’t wait to get my hands on Faith to delve into Drake and Mags story. Though I have to admit that I loved Seth and Devi more, Brei Betzold has not let us down with Faith.
Mags was kick ass in MMM and in Faith are times I wanted to kick her in the ass! I really wanted Devi to slap/talk some sense into her. She kept pushing away the man that loves her and wants to take care of her and her baby, forever. But Mags is broken in her own way and has the issues of her past and her childhood relationship with her own mother clouding her judgement. I think Professor Green’s version of the song Read All About It ft. Emeli Sande, speaks of the pain and fear Mags feels.
“I didn’t know why I was self-sabotaging the first real relationship in my life, other than I really didn’t think it would turn out well, and I couldn’t lose the closest thing to areal family I had over it. I glanced back at Quinn, no I couldn’t risk it. It wasn’t just about me anymore.”
Drake… where do I begin! As I have said before, “that is one damn fine example of a man!” In MMM we saw his dedication to Devi and Jaks, putting them first, being there for them, always. He is loyal, kind, loving, devoted to his family and that was all before Faith. Let me tell you, I loved him more and more the further I read. He is in for the long haul Mags and “his princess” Quinn, are it for him. He wants them as his family. I really wanted him to get the happiness he deserves and for him, he sees that Mags even if she needs to be convinced of it. He had his work cut out for him with Mags’ defences up, but as they say nothing that is worth it comes easy. And with all the desire, denial and pent up sexual frustration floating about, when they get down to it, the sex is HAWT!
“I know your favourite colour is pink, though you will never admit it and say green. I know your favourite band is Deathcab for Cutie; that you cry during the happy ending in movies; that you say you don’t believe in marriage but would have preferred having a kid after being married. I know that you had a fucked up childhood, would do anything thing for my sister and that we would be great together baby.”
“I love you, Mags,” I told her,” and you’re not fucking running. Get that pretty ass in bed, we’re not done yet.”
Devi is still her awesome straight talking self, never reneging on her promises (and threats). The gang are all still very much in each other’s business, but then again family always are. It was great to see another side to X (no spoilers promise) but I can’t wait to read his story. And there is definitely something up with Sam that still has me wondering what’s going on with him, now days later.
Let me just take a second and say one word… Jaks! How cute is he all grown up? Adorable is how, and well ok he’s only 5. He sees everything and hears everything, which sometimes is a bad theing when he repeats it. He is so protective of his little baby sister Cait, as he says himself
“I am going to take care of you, just like Uncle Drake takes care of Mommy. Shhh, honey you don’t need to cry.”
I mean seriously that little dude totally stole the show at times, for me! He’s going to be a heart breaker!! He adds such comedic effect to the story at times, somehow always getting X in trouble and I loved how his relationship with Drake has developed.
“X said all girls want is to make boys hurt, but sometimes in a good way”
I looked at my 5 year old nephew not knowing what to say to him, What the hell was X teaching him?
“Uhm maybe we shouldn’t really pay attention to what X says.”
He cocked his head to the side, “So then I shouldn’t call someone a MILF?”
Oh hell, he was a dead man, “What?” I sputtered.
“X said that my mom was a total MILF, and now Mags is one too.”
Yep he’s a dead man. “NO I don’t think you should use that term, just ignore what X says.”
He nodded, “Okay, Uncle Drake.”
Not only do Drake and Mags have their personal issues to overcome but unfortunately the turmoil for the members of My Misery Muse and their families doesn’t end there. There are one or two twists that effectively have an impact on the whole group, and lines get drawn in the sand between two characters. I’m not telling which but needless to say I can’t wait to see how it gets resolved in the next book.
Brei Betzold stayed true to herself and kept her writing style as in MMM. I love the alternating POV’s and she does it so effortlessly and with a constant flow of the story. Not only do we get Mags and Drake’s POV but there are a few sneaky bits from Eli, Sam, Seth and X, all of which just added to the complexity of the story.
Faith is about the struggles of life; the fight for love, the fear of repeating past mistakes, the battle to overcome the crap fate throws at us, the support and motivation of family, and ultimately that leap of faith we all need to take at one stage or another. Faith made me laugh out loud (one instance involving flamingos, gnomes and reindeers), fall for Drake all over again and I have to admit X too, clench my fists in annoyance and anger at the situations, shed a tear or two and made my heart flutter, for a few reasons.
Faith is a great book and well deserving of 4 stars!
March 12, 2017
Punctuation is SO not an opinion.
February 26, 2015
3.5 Stars
In the course of the story I was often frustrated with Mags, I found her logic often irrational, if it wasn't for Drake, Devi, Seth and the rest of the band members, I really wasn't sure where this book stands for me.
At first I thought "Oh, Drake is the father of Mags' daughter", than no. But Drake loves Quinn just like his own and he loves Mags, even though Mags continue to keep Drake at an arm length. Drake kept pushing Mags, to tell the truth, though he doesn't have the best method, and I was really getting tired of whenever Drake tells Mags how much he loves her, she would response with 'no you don't, you don't know what you are talking about'. Seriously, Mags?! It seem like the only response Mags have for Drake's many confessions were, 'no you don't know what you are talking about'. That which made me really want to throw my book, but then I realized I couldn't because I have a Kindle.
Then due to an unexpected turn, Mags realized she was also in love with Drake, I should be glad, because Mags' stubbornness. But then she have to turn down Drake's proposal and once again her response was Drake doesn't know what he is talking about. Seriously, Mags? Do we must go through this again?! I just want to ask Mags if she know what the heck is she talking about!
Even though we were told about Mags' many issues, mainly her fear of commitment, however I wasn't convinced it was resolved. Sure, Devi tells Mags that she is not her mother repeatedly. But Mags and Drake never had a discussion about it, don't get me wrong I like Drake but he is also very pushy. He just tells Mags how he feels about her and expect Mags to simply accept her inner demon. I might not agree with Mags' many irrational logic, but she has the right to second guess of what Drake throws at her. From beginning to the end, never once they sat down and have an actual two-way conversation about her problem.
I couldn't help but wonder if Mags was being extra insecure, because Drake seem can do no wrong. Sure Drake has been in love with Mags for ages, but even if love can conquers all, he never once had doubt. Not to mention that everyone seem to be oh-so-forgiving in this book. This was all a bit too fairy tale for me.
I was surprised how many time the book switch POVs, I think the each of the cast had a turn in this book, and I can't decided if that was a bad thing or good. I was confused a few times because the errors in my kindle edition, and the switching POVs were not always clear to me. However, I was very happy that I got to read more of Devi and Seth, and rest of the band members.
I didn't like Faith as much as My Misery Muse, since in the first half of Faith mainly focused on Mags and Drake, and rest of the book kind of spread out. I didn't mind the story shifting focus as much, because I've enjoy reading about rest of the band members, perhaps more than Mags and Drake, not to mention the more of Devi and Seth the merrier!
In the course of the story I was often frustrated with Mags, I found her logic often irrational, if it wasn't for Drake, Devi, Seth and the rest of the band members, I really wasn't sure where this book stands for me.
At first I thought "Oh, Drake is the father of Mags' daughter", than no. But Drake loves Quinn just like his own and he loves Mags, even though Mags continue to keep Drake at an arm length. Drake kept pushing Mags, to tell the truth, though he doesn't have the best method, and I was really getting tired of whenever Drake tells Mags how much he loves her, she would response with 'no you don't, you don't know what you are talking about'. Seriously, Mags?! It seem like the only response Mags have for Drake's many confessions were, 'no you don't know what you are talking about'. That which made me really want to throw my book, but then I realized I couldn't because I have a Kindle.
Then due to an unexpected turn, Mags realized she was also in love with Drake, I should be glad, because Mags' stubbornness. But then she have to turn down Drake's proposal and once again her response was Drake doesn't know what he is talking about. Seriously, Mags? Do we must go through this again?! I just want to ask Mags if she know what the heck is she talking about!
Even though we were told about Mags' many issues, mainly her fear of commitment, however I wasn't convinced it was resolved. Sure, Devi tells Mags that she is not her mother repeatedly. But Mags and Drake never had a discussion about it, don't get me wrong I like Drake but he is also very pushy. He just tells Mags how he feels about her and expect Mags to simply accept her inner demon. I might not agree with Mags' many irrational logic, but she has the right to second guess of what Drake throws at her. From beginning to the end, never once they sat down and have an actual two-way conversation about her problem.
I couldn't help but wonder if Mags was being extra insecure, because Drake seem can do no wrong. Sure Drake has been in love with Mags for ages, but even if love can conquers all, he never once had doubt. Not to mention that everyone seem to be oh-so-forgiving in this book. This was all a bit too fairy tale for me.
I was surprised how many time the book switch POVs, I think the each of the cast had a turn in this book, and I can't decided if that was a bad thing or good. I was confused a few times because the errors in my kindle edition, and the switching POVs were not always clear to me. However, I was very happy that I got to read more of Devi and Seth, and rest of the band members.
I didn't like Faith as much as My Misery Muse, since in the first half of Faith mainly focused on Mags and Drake, and rest of the book kind of spread out. I didn't mind the story shifting focus as much, because I've enjoy reading about rest of the band members, perhaps more than Mags and Drake, not to mention the more of Devi and Seth the merrier!
December 13, 2015
DISCLAIMER TO MY FELLOW GOODREADER
This review is my personal opinion and may contain: spoilers, quotes, rants, cussing (sometimes I cannot help myself) and a possible full on recap. I in no way want to ruin anyone’s book reading experience so please read my words with caution.
Book 2 begins after the girls have their babies. Mags is a new single mother to a beautiful baby girl, Quinn. Dev had a girl too named Caitir. No one, including Dev, knows the identify of Quinn's biological dad. Drake has been on the road signing new bands and missing his family. The girls travel to Seattle with the kids and Drake to meet up with the boys for Thanksgiving. Things blow right the fuck up when Brent, manager of the band, puts his hands on Jaks. Dev punches him and Drake punches him when he starts talking shit about Mags. No more mystery. Brent is Quinn's dad.
Drake wants Mags and Mags wants Drake. Drake doesn't do commitment and Mags sleeps around. Drake has Dev add "princess" to his Taz and Angel tattoo. Mags doesn't know how she feels about Drake branding himself with his nickname for her daughter. Seth and the band offer Drake their new manager position and he accepts. Guess he's going to be around more in Dallas when they're all home. Drake loves Mags but she's too damn stubborn to let him fully in her life. Her childhood fucked her up.
Good fucking hell.. After a big fight, Drake's car was smashed by a drunk driver and he may not survive. Sam blames Mags for the accident. Mags feels like complete shit because it's her fault. Damn girl. It's not. It's takes 10 days for Drake to wake up and for the doctor's to assess the extent or his injuries. Some will heal, but some will be life long. What the fuck?! Blindsided by Brent. Drake had to see his woman and his daughter (got teary when Mags called him daddy to Quinn) held by gunpoint on TV. I about lost it when the bastard shot her. Brent ended up bleeding out. Drake gets Xavier's help proposing to Mags (for real this time). They end up in Oklahoma City to get married.
Cliffhanger – no (book 2 of series)
POV - Mags, Drake, Seth, Xavier, Devi, Sam, and Eli
This review is my personal opinion and may contain: spoilers, quotes, rants, cussing (sometimes I cannot help myself) and a possible full on recap. I in no way want to ruin anyone’s book reading experience so please read my words with caution.
Book 2 begins after the girls have their babies. Mags is a new single mother to a beautiful baby girl, Quinn. Dev had a girl too named Caitir. No one, including Dev, knows the identify of Quinn's biological dad. Drake has been on the road signing new bands and missing his family. The girls travel to Seattle with the kids and Drake to meet up with the boys for Thanksgiving. Things blow right the fuck up when Brent, manager of the band, puts his hands on Jaks. Dev punches him and Drake punches him when he starts talking shit about Mags. No more mystery. Brent is Quinn's dad.
Drake wants Mags and Mags wants Drake. Drake doesn't do commitment and Mags sleeps around. Drake has Dev add "princess" to his Taz and Angel tattoo. Mags doesn't know how she feels about Drake branding himself with his nickname for her daughter. Seth and the band offer Drake their new manager position and he accepts. Guess he's going to be around more in Dallas when they're all home. Drake loves Mags but she's too damn stubborn to let him fully in her life. Her childhood fucked her up.
Good fucking hell.. After a big fight, Drake's car was smashed by a drunk driver and he may not survive. Sam blames Mags for the accident. Mags feels like complete shit because it's her fault. Damn girl. It's not. It's takes 10 days for Drake to wake up and for the doctor's to assess the extent or his injuries. Some will heal, but some will be life long. What the fuck?! Blindsided by Brent. Drake had to see his woman and his daughter (got teary when Mags called him daddy to Quinn) held by gunpoint on TV. I about lost it when the bastard shot her. Brent ended up bleeding out. Drake gets Xavier's help proposing to Mags (for real this time). They end up in Oklahoma City to get married.
Cliffhanger – no (book 2 of series)
POV - Mags, Drake, Seth, Xavier, Devi, Sam, and Eli
April 7, 2013
I love this series! I love all of the characters. I love Drake and Mags' story as much as Devi and Seth's story, and most of all I loved how most everyone who was prominent in the first story stayed involved in this story rather than fading way to the back or disappearing like happens in other series. Actually, scratch that, the best thing about this book is we get a HEA for Drake and Mags, but you just know there are more stories to come! These people are so awesome, I want to be a part of their makeshift family! Love, love, love! I did miss the tattoo parlor peeps, though it seems they were kept involved here and there and will come to the forefront in future installments! Can't wait for Cris' story!!
I would give this 5-stars is it weren't for one thing...the editing!!! For the love of God, please, please tell me the wrong copy was uploaded OR have someone else edit the next book! For a second book, I am flabbergasted at how awful this book was in the editing department. I am far from an English teacher and could not diagram a sentence to save my life, so the fact that I notice the errors to where it is distracting is saying something. Words missing, punctuation missing or randomly placed where it is not necessary, phrases repeated where it didn't seem they should have been, again with the 'your' instead of 'you're', and there were several times in the book I had to go back to re-read conversations to figure out who was saying what. I could be more forgiving of a first book, but this is the second, and I would have to say the errors in this book are worse than the first. While I will eagerly await the next installment and hope there will be several books to come, again, please fix the issue of all the errors, so I can read without so much distraction! Oh, and how many different endearments can Drake use for Mags while intimate? THAT was a bit annoying as well. It was just too sickeningly sweet for me, pick one and stick with it rather than using so many! I am certain My Misery Muse and Faith will be added to the short list of books I will happily re-read.
I would give this 5-stars is it weren't for one thing...the editing!!! For the love of God, please, please tell me the wrong copy was uploaded OR have someone else edit the next book! For a second book, I am flabbergasted at how awful this book was in the editing department. I am far from an English teacher and could not diagram a sentence to save my life, so the fact that I notice the errors to where it is distracting is saying something. Words missing, punctuation missing or randomly placed where it is not necessary, phrases repeated where it didn't seem they should have been, again with the 'your' instead of 'you're', and there were several times in the book I had to go back to re-read conversations to figure out who was saying what. I could be more forgiving of a first book, but this is the second, and I would have to say the errors in this book are worse than the first. While I will eagerly await the next installment and hope there will be several books to come, again, please fix the issue of all the errors, so I can read without so much distraction! Oh, and how many different endearments can Drake use for Mags while intimate? THAT was a bit annoying as well. It was just too sickeningly sweet for me, pick one and stick with it rather than using so many! I am certain My Misery Muse and Faith will be added to the short list of books I will happily re-read.
April 26, 2013
The first one was so much better, Faith just did not live up to my expectations. That's really too bad because I was looking forward to Mags and Drake's story.
I HATED Mags' character, she just pissed me off and all throughout the book I had this vital urge to punch her in the face, or bitch slap her.
I mostly liked Drake, he was amazing and really patient (believe me you need a LOT of patience to put up with Mags...), the only thing I found a wee bit irritating was his sudden change of behaviour, how in the begining of the book he wanted nothing to do with Megs and then, couple of pages later, realised he was in love with her... I mean, really ?
And soooo much drama, I mean Mags was so freaking damn stubborn and kept rejecting Drake on the sole basis that her baby wasn't biologically his ! Of course at some point she realised how stupid it was and went full on the insecurity mode. Plus, the whole accident thing totally didn't do it for me, it just seemed like a way to force Mags into acknoledging her feelings for Drake, and god forbid, she still wouldn't have him after...I don't call it being stubborn, I call it acting like a wild kid who puts his fingers in his ears and runs screaming while perfectly aware of aiming for a wall.
Thank god there was Seth and devi to save the show because if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have went past the 10th page.
So I Basically ranted Mags on the very top of the summit of my TSTL list, which is sad because Devi happens to be one of my favorite heroines and I just LOVED Mags in the fist book :/
I Gave this book a 2 stars, I added a third one simply because My Misery Muse is still in my favs list and I have hope that maybe the next book will be better (I really hope so because I love Brei Betzold's style) !!
I HATED Mags' character, she just pissed me off and all throughout the book I had this vital urge to punch her in the face, or bitch slap her.
I mostly liked Drake, he was amazing and really patient (believe me you need a LOT of patience to put up with Mags...), the only thing I found a wee bit irritating was his sudden change of behaviour, how in the begining of the book he wanted nothing to do with Megs and then, couple of pages later, realised he was in love with her... I mean, really ?
And soooo much drama, I mean Mags was so freaking damn stubborn and kept rejecting Drake on the sole basis that her baby wasn't biologically his ! Of course at some point she realised how stupid it was and went full on the insecurity mode. Plus, the whole accident thing totally didn't do it for me, it just seemed like a way to force Mags into acknoledging her feelings for Drake, and god forbid, she still wouldn't have him after...I don't call it being stubborn, I call it acting like a wild kid who puts his fingers in his ears and runs screaming while perfectly aware of aiming for a wall.
Thank god there was Seth and devi to save the show because if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't have went past the 10th page.
So I Basically ranted Mags on the very top of the summit of my TSTL list, which is sad because Devi happens to be one of my favorite heroines and I just LOVED Mags in the fist book :/
I Gave this book a 2 stars, I added a third one simply because My Misery Muse is still in my favs list and I have hope that maybe the next book will be better (I really hope so because I love Brei Betzold's style) !!
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May 6, 2013
Loved Drake, Mags was indeed annoying as all get out. Not sure of the author's motivation behind that but I have never had an appreciation for weak, thick-headed female characters. Thankfully, it was easy enough to ignore and enjoy the story. Definitely preferred the first novel, Devi was much more stronger, a lot less bull-headed. The whole "I love you" "You don't really mean it" idiocy was the height of Mags' annoying nature. I was glad that we weren't treated to an entire novel of bickering, something I was fearing since they supposedly had this history of going at each others' throats.
So, overall decent read, worth checking out if you're a fan of the first. I love this set of characters, minus Mags but without a doubt I still look forward to the next in the series. I feel Brei is a talented writer, now just please for the love of god, resist the temptation and stop scripting us weak women. There's enough mediocre fiction out there that too many women adore, where the male lead is soooo in love with the female who has no redeeming qualities, unless you consider neurotic, low self-esteem having imbeciles to be somehow charismatic features that should draw in said male lead. Ugh, stop it already - kick ass females and males are what the greatest stories are made of! Not dense, hot chicks who have nothing to offer upstairs, only downstairs.
So, overall decent read, worth checking out if you're a fan of the first. I love this set of characters, minus Mags but without a doubt I still look forward to the next in the series. I feel Brei is a talented writer, now just please for the love of god, resist the temptation and stop scripting us weak women. There's enough mediocre fiction out there that too many women adore, where the male lead is soooo in love with the female who has no redeeming qualities, unless you consider neurotic, low self-esteem having imbeciles to be somehow charismatic features that should draw in said male lead. Ugh, stop it already - kick ass females and males are what the greatest stories are made of! Not dense, hot chicks who have nothing to offer upstairs, only downstairs.
April 20, 2013
I liked this book better than the first but both of these books were hard to focus on. I absolutely loved all of the characters but I find it really hard to fall in love with the characters when so much is going on with everyone else. I get that she plans to write stories about the secondary characters but a lot of the times I felt like it was just fillers for the book when we should have been focusing on the characters. Like with Jules...she had bruises and then that was the last we heard unless your like me and kind of thought her and Sam had some sort of thing. Then Cin and X....I just really don't know about that one.....Then their is Eli hiding shit about his sister????? Last but not least then their is Cris and Ash....I mean I got whiplash with all the half stories about everyone else. Don get me wrong I loved the story but if your going to write about secondary characters give us a little more than Jules had bruises on her back, Sam talking to some girl about how it was ok for her to stay at his place while he stayed with Drake, Cin just being a flat out air headed whore, Eli with his thoughts on his sister about how she needs saving from herself and some other weird ass thinking???? Cris and Ash well who knows maybe their story is next but really I wish their was actual focus on the characters the story was about
April 28, 2013
I'm a huge fan of Seth and Devi from My Misery Muse, one of my favorite books, so I was excited to continue the story with Drake and Mags in Faith. Drake, what can I say--he's loyal, hard-working, hot, total alpha and in love and willing to do anything for Mags and his Princess, Quinn. I think every woman needs a Drake in their life!
I wanted to freakin' smack Mags most of the time while reading Faith. She was a strong, stubborn and a tough character, wanting to prove things on her own, but Drake was more than willing to be there for her and her daughter. But of course, she constantly pushed him away, even with the encouragement of Dev and most of the MMM band mates that Drake loved her, she still continue to deny it. And I loved Dev in this book, she was super sassy and funny that mad me laugh out loud!
When Mags and Drake did hook-up, their scenes were hot. But it did take something serious for Mags to come to her senses about Drake--and I wonder if that did not happen, would she of? Anyway, Faith had a bit of angst and some action in it and never disappointed!
I'm hoping to get a book about X. His "relationship" with Cin is quite intriguing and mysterious. There definitely can be a hot, maybe f'ed up story between those two.
I wanted to freakin' smack Mags most of the time while reading Faith. She was a strong, stubborn and a tough character, wanting to prove things on her own, but Drake was more than willing to be there for her and her daughter. But of course, she constantly pushed him away, even with the encouragement of Dev and most of the MMM band mates that Drake loved her, she still continue to deny it. And I loved Dev in this book, she was super sassy and funny that mad me laugh out loud!
When Mags and Drake did hook-up, their scenes were hot. But it did take something serious for Mags to come to her senses about Drake--and I wonder if that did not happen, would she of? Anyway, Faith had a bit of angst and some action in it and never disappointed!
I'm hoping to get a book about X. His "relationship" with Cin is quite intriguing and mysterious. There definitely can be a hot, maybe f'ed up story between those two.
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