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Rock'n Tapestries
It goes without saying that this book has sexual content and some adult language. Oh, and you'll need a box of tissues too.
“Asher Pratt had been a drug for me, and I wasn’t sure I wasn’t still addicted.”
Chelsea Whitaker works as a waitress at Tapestries, a trendy Pittsburgh bar. She’s doing her best to avoid Asher Pratt, the Pittsburgh rock legend who shattered her heart years ago.
When he takes a job at Tapestries just to be near her, Chelsea has some decisions to make.
She soon discovers that some things never change. It’s all she can do to keep a tight hold on her heart as Asher takes her for another wild ride.
As she struggles to gain some perspective on their relationship, she learns that he’s never needed her more. She must put the past aside for the sake of the future.
“Asher Pratt had been a drug for me, and I wasn’t sure I wasn’t still addicted.”
Chelsea Whitaker works as a waitress at Tapestries, a trendy Pittsburgh bar. She’s doing her best to avoid Asher Pratt, the Pittsburgh rock legend who shattered her heart years ago.
When he takes a job at Tapestries just to be near her, Chelsea has some decisions to make.
She soon discovers that some things never change. It’s all she can do to keep a tight hold on her heart as Asher takes her for another wild ride.
As she struggles to gain some perspective on their relationship, she learns that he’s never needed her more. She must put the past aside for the sake of the future.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 24, 2013
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Shari Copell
4 books130 followersShari Copell is the pen name for S.L. Jesberger, the award-winning author of the historical fantasy Àlainnshire series.
She is a native of central Pennsylvania.
Email her at sharicopell AT gmail.com
She is a native of central Pennsylvania.
Email her at sharicopell AT gmail.com
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April 26, 2014
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Amazon US link: http://tinyurl.com/nc9znqj
4.5 Heartbreaking and Unforgettable Stars
It took me quite a while to compose my review because I knew if I’d have written it earlier I would have ended as a crying mess –again! Every book that makes me feel, in every possible way, alone deserves 4 stars; but Rock’n Tapestries did more than just make me feel. It pushed all my sensitive buttons and broke my heart bit by bit towards the end. The author wasn’t joking when she wrote her disclaimer:
… However, if you like your books to have a neat and tidy happy ending, you probably won't enjoy this one. Life is messy sometimes. This story reflects that.
How right she was; life is messy and not everything ends with a HEA, but with a happy ending for at least one person. Thus, this was the case in this book. It has an ending which the author chose; an ending that felt right for her. And in the end, even though it wasn’t fair, I still loved this book because she made me feel all the way through. It reflects the reality that not everything is picture perfect, that people make mistakes, and moreover, that people regret making, sometimes, the wrong choices.
To get a better idea about my emotional state when I finished the book, here my Facebook status again:Cried ugly tears...just finished Rock'n Tapestries. Oh my, this book hit all my sensitive buttons. Until 65% I was happy & amused, then at 72% I was like wth, no no no, doesn't make sense, etc., then at 82% I was a lost cause. I was a sobbing mess until the bitter end…
This is the story of Chelsea and Asher; two people that used to be together; two people who can’t be with or without another. After 5 yrs it still stings Chelsea to think back about the time she had with Asher. Both were utterly in love but Asher couldn’t somehow keep his ‘lil friend’ in his pants and when Chelsea thought she’s his true love he pushed her away. Finally she had enough and both went separate ways, until, one day Asher’s band has a gig in the bar Chelsea works.
After a stupid mistake at work, which almost killed Chelsea, she finds herself in Asher’s car on the way to the hospital. That’s when both their story begins…again.
Asher’s starts working in Chelsea’s bar to be near her which doesn’t sit well with her. She finds ways and excuses to be not around him, but it wasn’t that easy because after all Asher ”had a carnal vibe about him, an inherent maleness that was so compelling, even older women stopped by to stare when he passed them by.”
To stay strong, Chelsea kept reminding herself how much he hurt her, plucking ”her innocent heart from her chest, shredded it with one woman after another, then shoved it back into my ribcage.” But it didn’t work; she knows she needs to find a way to get a long, and which better way to do that than starting off with a friendship –JUST friendship.
Of course the pull was their but both tried their best to just stay friends. Both established over the time a great friendship and valued another lot… until one night changed everything… after that, Asher disappeared and Chelsea was again left behind, feeling betrayed and hurt.
Oh my, this story was something totally different. I can’t even describe how this book touched my heart…quotes from Asher like these made me a sobbing mess (you’ll understand why when you read the whole context):
Reading this broke my heart and my tears did start and didn’t plan on stopping anytime soon….
And I will love you forever right down to the very bottom of my soul. I promise we’ll get it right next time, Chelsea.
More tears… now I was feeling their pain too… deep down, I felt every heartache they felt…every regret…every mistake they made
I’d have loved you unconditionally, you nutwit ~Chelsea
This book, I can only highly recommend it…yes it’ll hurt you… yes it’ll make you feel and cry…and yes it might upset you because it ends differently as you wish, but nevertheless it a great book and I’m glad I did read it!! If you’re not afraid to read a book that has no typically HEA, reflects that real life is messy and unfair, then I can only recommend this book.
Oh and btw, I did cry again while writing my review, rereading the quotes I marked –after 4days, this book still makes me cry!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review
Amazon US link: http://tinyurl.com/nc9znqj
4.5 Heartbreaking and Unforgettable Stars
It took me quite a while to compose my review because I knew if I’d have written it earlier I would have ended as a crying mess –again! Every book that makes me feel, in every possible way, alone deserves 4 stars; but Rock’n Tapestries did more than just make me feel. It pushed all my sensitive buttons and broke my heart bit by bit towards the end. The author wasn’t joking when she wrote her disclaimer:
… However, if you like your books to have a neat and tidy happy ending, you probably won't enjoy this one. Life is messy sometimes. This story reflects that.
How right she was; life is messy and not everything ends with a HEA, but with a happy ending for at least one person. Thus, this was the case in this book. It has an ending which the author chose; an ending that felt right for her. And in the end, even though it wasn’t fair, I still loved this book because she made me feel all the way through. It reflects the reality that not everything is picture perfect, that people make mistakes, and moreover, that people regret making, sometimes, the wrong choices.
To get a better idea about my emotional state when I finished the book, here my Facebook status again:Cried ugly tears...just finished Rock'n Tapestries. Oh my, this book hit all my sensitive buttons. Until 65% I was happy & amused, then at 72% I was like wth, no no no, doesn't make sense, etc., then at 82% I was a lost cause. I was a sobbing mess until the bitter end…
This is the story of Chelsea and Asher; two people that used to be together; two people who can’t be with or without another. After 5 yrs it still stings Chelsea to think back about the time she had with Asher. Both were utterly in love but Asher couldn’t somehow keep his ‘lil friend’ in his pants and when Chelsea thought she’s his true love he pushed her away. Finally she had enough and both went separate ways, until, one day Asher’s band has a gig in the bar Chelsea works.
After a stupid mistake at work, which almost killed Chelsea, she finds herself in Asher’s car on the way to the hospital. That’s when both their story begins…again.
Asher’s starts working in Chelsea’s bar to be near her which doesn’t sit well with her. She finds ways and excuses to be not around him, but it wasn’t that easy because after all Asher ”had a carnal vibe about him, an inherent maleness that was so compelling, even older women stopped by to stare when he passed them by.”
To stay strong, Chelsea kept reminding herself how much he hurt her, plucking ”her innocent heart from her chest, shredded it with one woman after another, then shoved it back into my ribcage.” But it didn’t work; she knows she needs to find a way to get a long, and which better way to do that than starting off with a friendship –JUST friendship.
Of course the pull was their but both tried their best to just stay friends. Both established over the time a great friendship and valued another lot… until one night changed everything… after that, Asher disappeared and Chelsea was again left behind, feeling betrayed and hurt.
Oh my, this story was something totally different. I can’t even describe how this book touched my heart…quotes from Asher like these made me a sobbing mess (you’ll understand why when you read the whole context):
”Y’know, I’ve been thinking about the two of us for the past couple of days. I’ve come to the conclusion that you and I were lovers in a past life. And we just couldn’t get it right. We’re doomed to repeat the past until we do. We’ll have to try and fix it in the next one. I’ll wait for you, Chelsea.”
Reading this broke my heart and my tears did start and didn’t plan on stopping anytime soon….
And I will love you forever right down to the very bottom of my soul. I promise we’ll get it right next time, Chelsea.
More tears… now I was feeling their pain too… deep down, I felt every heartache they felt…every regret…every mistake they made
I’d have loved you unconditionally, you nutwit ~Chelsea
This book, I can only highly recommend it…yes it’ll hurt you… yes it’ll make you feel and cry…and yes it might upset you because it ends differently as you wish, but nevertheless it a great book and I’m glad I did read it!! If you’re not afraid to read a book that has no typically HEA, reflects that real life is messy and unfair, then I can only recommend this book.
Oh and btw, I did cry again while writing my review, rereading the quotes I marked –after 4days, this book still makes me cry!!
ARC provided in exchange for honest review
December 9, 2017
*****4 surprising sad and surprised stars!*****
"Review contain spoilers"
Asher Pratt was a struggled guitarist of a rock band, when he met again with his long lost sweetheart, Chelsea at the bar where she work.
They're separated for his infidelity to her, women after women.
He chased after her again and tried to win her love. Chelsea told him that she's off limit. They can be friend, of course. Right after Asher saved her life.
Chelsea never knew why he cheated on her few years ago, when she knew that they're loved each other. Chelsea had been hurt, and Asher never explain.
This is an up and down emotional read for me. Once I hate Asher for his infidelity, but after I know his reason why he did it, I became less hate him. But still disliked him for his lacking of strong will.
I mean, c'mon Diabetes Type 1 can be cured or at least he can live with a proper medication and good diabetes diet.
He's not a hero I expected to have a HEA with Chelsea.
But when I thought I begin to like him a bit, then BAM!, Shari Copell hit me with a surprise ! And I begin to questioned, what would happen next?
Will they have their HEA, or...."the surprise" will cure everything?
I felt sorry for Asher, I even cried for him, for what he's been through. But somehow, I was thinking, WHY? Why didn't he just "TALK"?
And when I thought the ending would be like everyone thinking about, again....I was wrong! Damn!
But surprisingly, I like the ending, even my heart still ache for Asher and the little one...*sob*.
Recommended.
"Review contain spoilers"
She’s my fire, the air that I breathe.
When I wanna give up, she makes me believe.
I am ten feet tall with her by my side.
Lovin’this girl is a wild ride.
Chelseeeaaa...come back to me.
Asher Pratt was a struggled guitarist of a rock band, when he met again with his long lost sweetheart, Chelsea at the bar where she work.
They're separated for his infidelity to her, women after women.
He chased after her again and tried to win her love. Chelsea told him that she's off limit. They can be friend, of course. Right after Asher saved her life.
Chelsea never knew why he cheated on her few years ago, when she knew that they're loved each other. Chelsea had been hurt, and Asher never explain.
This is an up and down emotional read for me. Once I hate Asher for his infidelity, but after I know his reason why he did it, I became less hate him. But still disliked him for his lacking of strong will.
I mean, c'mon Diabetes Type 1 can be cured or at least he can live with a proper medication and good diabetes diet.
He's not a hero I expected to have a HEA with Chelsea.
But when I thought I begin to like him a bit, then BAM!, Shari Copell hit me with a surprise ! And I begin to questioned, what would happen next?
Will they have their HEA, or...."the surprise" will cure everything?
I felt sorry for Asher, I even cried for him, for what he's been through. But somehow, I was thinking, WHY? Why didn't he just "TALK"?
And when I thought the ending would be like everyone thinking about, again....I was wrong! Damn!
But surprisingly, I like the ending, even my heart still ache for Asher and the little one...*sob*.
Recommended.
March 4, 2014
How do you write a review about a story that is so tragically beautifully sad? All I can say is Shari Copell knows how to wrap up a story in the most poignant way. You WILL cry when you read this story, so be prepared.
Here is a portion of the Goodreads Synopsis:
WARNING: It goes without saying that this book has sexual content and adult language. However, if you like your books to have a neat and tidy happy ending, you probably won't enjoy this one. Life is messy sometimes. This story reflects that.
“Asher Pratt had been a drug for me, and I wasn’t sure I wasn’t still addicted.”
Chelsea Whitaker works as a waitress at Tapestries, a trendy Pittsburgh bar. She’s doing her best to avoid Asher Pratt, the Pittsburgh rock legend who shattered her heart years ago.
When he takes a job at Tapestries just to be near her, Chelsea has some decisions to make.
She soon discovers that some things never change. It’s all she can do to keep a tight hold on her heart as Asher takes her for another wild ride.
Here is a portion of the Goodreads Synopsis:
WARNING: It goes without saying that this book has sexual content and adult language. However, if you like your books to have a neat and tidy happy ending, you probably won't enjoy this one. Life is messy sometimes. This story reflects that.
“Asher Pratt had been a drug for me, and I wasn’t sure I wasn’t still addicted.”
Chelsea Whitaker works as a waitress at Tapestries, a trendy Pittsburgh bar. She’s doing her best to avoid Asher Pratt, the Pittsburgh rock legend who shattered her heart years ago.
When he takes a job at Tapestries just to be near her, Chelsea has some decisions to make.
She soon discovers that some things never change. It’s all she can do to keep a tight hold on her heart as Asher takes her for another wild ride.
November 15, 2013
Full review to follow...
A copy was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
A copy was kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2015
5 ‘Paco Rabanne’ “hair of the dog” Kisses
OMG…I can’t. When I opened up Rock’n Tapestries I was all geared up for a kick ass rock star book. It has been quite a while since I’ve read a rock star book that really blew my socks off. This one blew them into another solar system. It had everything for me…awesome heroine, sarcasm, whit and humor, the sex appeal done just right, emotions OH the emotions!, enough angst to drive me crazy but not completely over the edge…and to top it all off the super sexy rock star that was the icing on my cake. I loved this book.
Chelsea Ellen Whitaker…I loved her from the prologue. That’s all it took. 4 paragraphs…9 sentences…and trust me, all you need to do is re-read it once you’ve finished reading the book for it to mean a million percent more then it does the first time around. Where’s my laundry list of things I loved about Chelsea…she’s an only child, sarcastic, stubborn, funny, strong willed, brave…another reason I loved Chelsea? She reminded me a lot of myself! I’m not trying to sound conceited but she’s one of the few characters that I’ve read that I truly related with…and call me crazy, but I think that’s awesome. Chelsea has been put through the ringer and lived to tell the tale…her past history with Asher Pratt is long, sordid and ugly…but she lived through it once and she will not let history repeat itself.
Asher Pratt…oh wow…what can I say about Asher. From his long-ish brown hair that I want to run my fingers through to his chocolaty-caramel eyes that I could get lost all day in…Asher is a fine specimen. But that is not all that makes up Asher Pratt. He’s more than just sex on a stick…he’s such a huge personality, he’s talented, he’s just a stubborn as Chelsea, he’s funny and sweet and kind…but he’s also holding back. He’s got secrets and that was a good part of the angst for me. I was cautious of him at first…I had to be, especially given Chelsea’s history with him, but it was so easy to forget the past and just swoon over him as we got to see all the ways he had changed – I mean, come on…it’s been 5 years. Of course we hear all of the bad stuff and all the reasons why Chelsea shouldn’t give him another chance, but it is clear from the beginning, things are different…he is different.
I’m always careful about spoilers…and there are so many ways this book can be spoiled, so I’m going to be vague, but I could probably babble on and on about a million different things and never even touch on the spoilers – so here I go! This biggest thing about this book for me is how much I did not see the plot coming. At all. Maybe I was blinded by Asher or so in love with Chelsea…or blame it on the fact that I was so wrapped up in the two of them that I couldn’t have cared less where the plot was going. I loved Chelsea and Asher…loved seeing the two of them build this friendship that they could have and should have had five years ago, seeing the relationship take on this different chapter that never would have happened…honestly, never should have happened. I loved seeing Asher open up to her and I loved seeing Chelsea give him another chance, while still being smart and protecting her heart. Plain and simple…I loved them. Which is why I was so completely blindsided when everything flipped...and then flipped again and by that point I'm so sucked into the emotions I'm not sure what was going on...pain, love, anger, frustration, confusion...I had it all. And then some.
The secondary characters in this book were amazing too…Chelsea’s parents, her best friend Willow and the head bartender, Marybeth…they all played crucial roles in the flow of the story. They weren’t necessarily life shattering or major, but the key parts they played added to the story and made it that much more realistic for me. I can’t help but feel like Tapestries was almost like a character in the book…this bar where Chelsea has worked for years in a job she loves, that is basically the cause for the reason why she reunites with the only boy she’s ever loved…so many essential things that happen with Chelsea and Asher are partly due to the bar…and of course…Asher’s band playing in that bar, well that’s the best part of it all. And this might be spoiler-ish but I don’t care because it makes me love the title so, so, so much…it comes straight from Asher himself. *sigh*
I haven’t even touched on the writing…holy banana’s! The words literally flew into my brain…I can’t even explain it, I just connected with it so much. It was easy to read (and I mean that as a compliment and in the best way possible), it was descriptive without being over the top and it flowed so well. I think the main reason why I connected to Chelsea so much was because of her personality…she’s hilarious. I was cracking up so much - a lot more than I expected to! I’m not a tough critic when it comes to humor, but it takes a little bit to make me laugh out loud at a book. Oh…I was totally laughing out loud – possibly because (like I said)…I could hear half of this stuff coming out mine or my friends mouth’s. My favorite…
Yes…I will be stealing those and incorporating them into my daily language. I’m sorry if that’s not your brand of humor but it is totally mine and I loved it. I loved Chelsea’s inner thoughts and those little pieces of humor were what kept this book from being pushed into the ‘too angsty’ zone. I love my angsty books, don’t get me wrong, but having that little bit of something else that cuts the drama and gives you a little reprieve…something other than sex (*gasp* yes…I know, blasphemy, how can I say such a thing – just go with me on this)…it just makes a character that much more real in my mind. Of course I love the sex and the passion and the chemistry, but adding in that sarcasm and extra layers…that’s just awesome to me.
One of the key things for me as a reader is that I must have that emotional attachment. Ummmm….mission accomplished. Big. Time. I was completely immersed in this book emotionally and it wasn’t until 80%+ when I was bawling my eyes out that I finally realized how emotionally invested I was. This is not a spoiler, this is me trying to prepare you for something I never expected. I did not see this coming. If you would have told me at the beginning of this book that I was going to cry, I would have laughed at you and said yeah right. But I did. I ugly cried. Bad. Hard. I’ve cried while writing this review. There is your warning. But it was more than worth it. Every single tear.
So after all that…why wouldn’t I rate it a 5+++++ book – by all accounts, it really is – there were two things that stopped me from taking it to that level…it wasn’t enough to completely ruin my feelings about the characters or the story, but…there is one character…Tage – I haven’t talked about him, for a lot of reasons….mainly because I don’t want to spoil things…but I needed more from him. I can’t go into too much detail…and I did loved Tage and his involvement and what he did…I loved him as a character, the role he played…everything he said, all his actions – he is a great guy…but I was missing just a little bit to make me as over the moon for him as I wanted to be. The other thing…and this is just one of my tiny pet peeves – little bit repetitive with some of the words. Obviously it wasn’t to the point that it took me out of the moment but it did catch my eye a few times.
See? Told you I could babble and not even really talk about the plot…and I’m even leaving out some key characters that I loved so much…but to divulge them would be spoiling IMO! So…there’s another Rock’n Tapestries book…Wild Angel. I am excited beyond words! Rock’n Tapestries does end HEA…it does leave you with a positive vibe and I was happy, even with the tears…but the possibilities that now exist with this second book are SQUEEEEE inducing. Cannot wait!
OMG…I can’t. When I opened up Rock’n Tapestries I was all geared up for a kick ass rock star book. It has been quite a while since I’ve read a rock star book that really blew my socks off. This one blew them into another solar system. It had everything for me…awesome heroine, sarcasm, whit and humor, the sex appeal done just right, emotions OH the emotions!, enough angst to drive me crazy but not completely over the edge…and to top it all off the super sexy rock star that was the icing on my cake. I loved this book.
Chelsea Ellen Whitaker…I loved her from the prologue. That’s all it took. 4 paragraphs…9 sentences…and trust me, all you need to do is re-read it once you’ve finished reading the book for it to mean a million percent more then it does the first time around. Where’s my laundry list of things I loved about Chelsea…she’s an only child, sarcastic, stubborn, funny, strong willed, brave…another reason I loved Chelsea? She reminded me a lot of myself! I’m not trying to sound conceited but she’s one of the few characters that I’ve read that I truly related with…and call me crazy, but I think that’s awesome. Chelsea has been put through the ringer and lived to tell the tale…her past history with Asher Pratt is long, sordid and ugly…but she lived through it once and she will not let history repeat itself.
‘I won’t bore you with the details. Suffice to say, I was swept up in Typhoon Asher, taken high into the sky in a delirious whirlwind of emotion and sexual bliss, a slammed hard to the ground after a ridiculously brief amount of time.…
It didn’t feel much like luck. In hindsight, it seemed as though I’d made the choice to commit slow suicide by falling in love with Asher Pratt.’
Asher Pratt…oh wow…what can I say about Asher. From his long-ish brown hair that I want to run my fingers through to his chocolaty-caramel eyes that I could get lost all day in…Asher is a fine specimen. But that is not all that makes up Asher Pratt. He’s more than just sex on a stick…he’s such a huge personality, he’s talented, he’s just a stubborn as Chelsea, he’s funny and sweet and kind…but he’s also holding back. He’s got secrets and that was a good part of the angst for me. I was cautious of him at first…I had to be, especially given Chelsea’s history with him, but it was so easy to forget the past and just swoon over him as we got to see all the ways he had changed – I mean, come on…it’s been 5 years. Of course we hear all of the bad stuff and all the reasons why Chelsea shouldn’t give him another chance, but it is clear from the beginning, things are different…he is different.
‘“God, you almost died. The planet almost had to spin without Chelsea Whitaker on it. That is just wrong on so many levels.” I could hear the catch in his voice, but I knew what a liar he was. I didn’t believe his concern was geuine.
“Asher.” I nodded. “I really appreciate what you did for me. Now get the hell out.”
“What ? Why?” He backed up a bit and stared at me.
My Asher-radar oned in on his mouth, then those sinfully gorgeous eyes. Goddamnit. I suddenly didn’t need the electric blankets anymore. I was pretty sure my core temp was near meltdown. Everything about this man pulled me to him. My moon, his pant. Fuckfuckfuck…’
I’m always careful about spoilers…and there are so many ways this book can be spoiled, so I’m going to be vague, but I could probably babble on and on about a million different things and never even touch on the spoilers – so here I go! This biggest thing about this book for me is how much I did not see the plot coming. At all. Maybe I was blinded by Asher or so in love with Chelsea…or blame it on the fact that I was so wrapped up in the two of them that I couldn’t have cared less where the plot was going. I loved Chelsea and Asher…loved seeing the two of them build this friendship that they could have and should have had five years ago, seeing the relationship take on this different chapter that never would have happened…honestly, never should have happened. I loved seeing Asher open up to her and I loved seeing Chelsea give him another chance, while still being smart and protecting her heart. Plain and simple…I loved them. Which is why I was so completely blindsided when everything flipped...and then flipped again and by that point I'm so sucked into the emotions I'm not sure what was going on...pain, love, anger, frustration, confusion...I had it all. And then some.
“Maybe so, but I’m young yet. I want the dream. I want a guy who thinks I hung the moon. I want someone to love me so hard he thinks he’ll die without me. I want a guy who thinks I’m the sexiest thing he’s ever seen and has eyes for only me.”
The secondary characters in this book were amazing too…Chelsea’s parents, her best friend Willow and the head bartender, Marybeth…they all played crucial roles in the flow of the story. They weren’t necessarily life shattering or major, but the key parts they played added to the story and made it that much more realistic for me. I can’t help but feel like Tapestries was almost like a character in the book…this bar where Chelsea has worked for years in a job she loves, that is basically the cause for the reason why she reunites with the only boy she’s ever loved…so many essential things that happen with Chelsea and Asher are partly due to the bar…and of course…Asher’s band playing in that bar, well that’s the best part of it all. And this might be spoiler-ish but I don’t care because it makes me love the title so, so, so much…it comes straight from Asher himself. *sigh*
“God, why can’t we…why can’t we just be? Why can’t you just love me?”
His voice had a catch in it. “I do love you, Chelsea. So much more than I ever thought possible.”
I haven’t even touched on the writing…holy banana’s! The words literally flew into my brain…I can’t even explain it, I just connected with it so much. It was easy to read (and I mean that as a compliment and in the best way possible), it was descriptive without being over the top and it flowed so well. I think the main reason why I connected to Chelsea so much was because of her personality…she’s hilarious. I was cracking up so much - a lot more than I expected to! I’m not a tough critic when it comes to humor, but it takes a little bit to make me laugh out loud at a book. Oh…I was totally laughing out loud – possibly because (like I said)…I could hear half of this stuff coming out mine or my friends mouth’s. My favorite…
’Jesus Fucking Christ on toast!’ or ’Jesus Fucking Christ on a pogo stick!’
Yes…I will be stealing those and incorporating them into my daily language. I’m sorry if that’s not your brand of humor but it is totally mine and I loved it. I loved Chelsea’s inner thoughts and those little pieces of humor were what kept this book from being pushed into the ‘too angsty’ zone. I love my angsty books, don’t get me wrong, but having that little bit of something else that cuts the drama and gives you a little reprieve…something other than sex (*gasp* yes…I know, blasphemy, how can I say such a thing – just go with me on this)…it just makes a character that much more real in my mind. Of course I love the sex and the passion and the chemistry, but adding in that sarcasm and extra layers…that’s just awesome to me.
‘Disastrous choices sometimes feels like a career to me. I am totally a “here-and-now, instant gratification” type of person. I want what I want when I want it. My mother always said, “Act in haste, repent in leisure”, and I swear to God I’m going to have that engraved on my tombstone.’
One of the key things for me as a reader is that I must have that emotional attachment. Ummmm….mission accomplished. Big. Time. I was completely immersed in this book emotionally and it wasn’t until 80%+ when I was bawling my eyes out that I finally realized how emotionally invested I was. This is not a spoiler, this is me trying to prepare you for something I never expected. I did not see this coming. If you would have told me at the beginning of this book that I was going to cry, I would have laughed at you and said yeah right. But I did. I ugly cried. Bad. Hard. I’ve cried while writing this review. There is your warning. But it was more than worth it. Every single tear.
‘He let his breath out in a quivering sigh. “I forgot how damned beautiful you were. I feel like…this sounds so fucking stupid…but I feel like I’m in the presence of God or something. I shouldn’t be touching you like this.” He looked at me. “You should be in a museum.”
I laughed and reached up to touch his cheek. “Asher, that’s silly. I’m flattered that you feel that way, but I’m still just plain old Chelsea, same I was before…”
He shook his head and looked hurt. “You have never been plain old Chelsea…not to me. Damn you, I could never forget about you.”’
So after all that…why wouldn’t I rate it a 5+++++ book – by all accounts, it really is – there were two things that stopped me from taking it to that level…it wasn’t enough to completely ruin my feelings about the characters or the story, but…there is one character…Tage – I haven’t talked about him, for a lot of reasons….mainly because I don’t want to spoil things…but I needed more from him. I can’t go into too much detail…and I did loved Tage and his involvement and what he did…I loved him as a character, the role he played…everything he said, all his actions – he is a great guy…but I was missing just a little bit to make me as over the moon for him as I wanted to be. The other thing…and this is just one of my tiny pet peeves – little bit repetitive with some of the words. Obviously it wasn’t to the point that it took me out of the moment but it did catch my eye a few times.
“I forgive you, you son-of-a-bitch.” Smiling slightly, I put two fingers under his chin and tipped his head up until his eyes met mine. “And I will love you forever right down to the very bottom of my soul.”
He gave me a crooked smile. “I promise we’ll get it right next time, Chelsea.”
See? Told you I could babble and not even really talk about the plot…and I’m even leaving out some key characters that I loved so much…but to divulge them would be spoiling IMO! So…there’s another Rock’n Tapestries book…Wild Angel. I am excited beyond words! Rock’n Tapestries does end HEA…it does leave you with a positive vibe and I was happy, even with the tears…but the possibilities that now exist with this second book are SQUEEEEE inducing. Cannot wait!
March 10, 2014
I suppose I should qualify my low rating with a reason. I liked the book, I really did until towards the end. I am okay with having my heart ripped out and I know that life sometimes is not all sunshine and roses, but if there is going to be a HEA too I needed more.
This is a book is about Asher, small band rocker and Chelsea his ex-girlfriend. It was a book where I was waiting for the lead man, Asher, to figure things out and Chelsea to forgive him. I enjoyed how Asher and Chelsea reunited and the way their relationship developed. The events that bring them closer were too far fetched for my liking and one in particular was totally ridiculous to me.(I am going to state here that I work in the criminal justice field and I know that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction but I wasn't buying it.) I was okay with the fact the Asher goes away again especially when you find out why. I was also okay with Chelsea's new beau, that she was moving on, but then it again became too ridiculous to me. The new beau was all-in super fast and as a I reader I had no feelings for him at all. I wanted to like him but there was just not enough there for me and I was still loving someone else.
So there you have it...
This is a book is about Asher, small band rocker and Chelsea his ex-girlfriend. It was a book where I was waiting for the lead man, Asher, to figure things out and Chelsea to forgive him. I enjoyed how Asher and Chelsea reunited and the way their relationship developed. The events that bring them closer were too far fetched for my liking and one in particular was totally ridiculous to me.(I am going to state here that I work in the criminal justice field and I know that sometimes reality is stranger than fiction but I wasn't buying it.) I was okay with the fact the Asher goes away again especially when you find out why. I was also okay with Chelsea's new beau, that she was moving on, but then it again became too ridiculous to me. The new beau was all-in super fast and as a I reader I had no feelings for him at all. I wanted to like him but there was just not enough there for me and I was still loving someone else.
So there you have it...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 9, 2015
I knew what was going to happen before I started reading this. Usually when I find out a spoiler, I turn away from the book, but in this case, I liked that the characters had not seen each other in 5 years and were going to reunite once again. It was a rock star and a bar waitress romance.
However, here are my notes from reading this: Major spoilers.
This is my opinion and why the book did not work out for me.
However, here are my notes from reading this: Major spoilers.
This is my opinion and why the book did not work out for me.
September 25, 2013
What Beautiful book......... I loved it.I did not expect the end but I'm happy with it. Not your typical Rockstars book and that makes me very happy.
I din't cry because of this...
Read
January 6, 2017DNF @ 80%, SPOILERS!
The writing was actually pretty good, it was 3 things in the story line that made me stop reading. 1 was an unnecessary suicide scene, 2 was unplanned pregnancy, 3 was deathly illness, WAY too much unneccessary drama for me.
The writing was actually pretty good, it was 3 things in the story line that made me stop reading. 1 was an unnecessary suicide scene, 2 was unplanned pregnancy, 3 was deathly illness, WAY too much unneccessary drama for me.
November 19, 2013
As I type this, I have tears streaming down my face due to the ending of this book. I did not see it coming and I now do not know what to say about it.
I can not do this book justice with this review. No words that I could put down could describe what I am feeling.
I am so messed up with the tears down my face, the heartbreak happening inside, and the pain that I did not think could over power my heart and mind.
I want to scream, cry, and just curl up all at the same time. The emotional roller coaster of this book just makes me lose grip on myself. I am up one minute and then down the next.
Asher just pulls at your heart strings. You want to shoot him one minute and the next you want to grab him and tell the fates they can’t torture him this way. They need to pick on someone else.
Chelsea will pull your heart right out of your body. You will want to wrap her up like a mother and never let her go. You want to protect her from herself and the out side world. This character will shock you and then make you want to love her all at the same time.
I want to give this book a full five star review but something is missing. I’m thinking it might be that Chelsea had a lot to go through in this book and not much time to deal with the trouble that happened. Some major stuff went down in this book in a short amount of time. I feel it was not in real time and it lacked a realistic feel to the characters and what they went through.
4 Stars
I got an ARC for a Real Honest review.
I can not do this book justice with this review. No words that I could put down could describe what I am feeling.
I am so messed up with the tears down my face, the heartbreak happening inside, and the pain that I did not think could over power my heart and mind.
I want to scream, cry, and just curl up all at the same time. The emotional roller coaster of this book just makes me lose grip on myself. I am up one minute and then down the next.
Asher just pulls at your heart strings. You want to shoot him one minute and the next you want to grab him and tell the fates they can’t torture him this way. They need to pick on someone else.
Chelsea will pull your heart right out of your body. You will want to wrap her up like a mother and never let her go. You want to protect her from herself and the out side world. This character will shock you and then make you want to love her all at the same time.
I want to give this book a full five star review but something is missing. I’m thinking it might be that Chelsea had a lot to go through in this book and not much time to deal with the trouble that happened. Some major stuff went down in this book in a short amount of time. I feel it was not in real time and it lacked a realistic feel to the characters and what they went through.
4 Stars
I got an ARC for a Real Honest review.
November 22, 2013
Joni's Review
Wow, just wow. I’m not sure where to begin....
Chelsea has loved Asher since she was sixteen and no matter how hard she tried to hate him or forget him she was never able too. After five years Asher walks back into her life. She does her best to keep him at a distance, but when he gets a job at Tapestries she can’t avoid him any longer.
After some advice from a co-worker she decides to try to be friends with Asher, hoping that she can control her feelings and keep the stone fortress around her heart in place.
When tragedy strikes Asher is there for her and that one night they spent together will change her life forever. Asher is once again gone from her life and shredded her heart. She had no idea why he cut all ties with her when their friendship was going so well
When she meets the new bar manager she is floored by the good looking Viking and the instant attraction she feels toward him. Placing Asher on the back burner she pursues a relationship with Tage. When everything was going so perfect in her life she was hit with a bomb that risked ripping it all from her.
Many months later she runs into Asher and his reason for running from her was like being punched in the chest. I didn’t see it coming and my heart broke.
I can’t ruin this read for you and tell you what happens between her and Tage or Asher. You will have to read. I will tell you that I couldn’t put this book down, nor could I read it fast enough. It was great.
5 HUGE Stars!!
Wow, just wow. I’m not sure where to begin....
Chelsea has loved Asher since she was sixteen and no matter how hard she tried to hate him or forget him she was never able too. After five years Asher walks back into her life. She does her best to keep him at a distance, but when he gets a job at Tapestries she can’t avoid him any longer.
After some advice from a co-worker she decides to try to be friends with Asher, hoping that she can control her feelings and keep the stone fortress around her heart in place.
When tragedy strikes Asher is there for her and that one night they spent together will change her life forever. Asher is once again gone from her life and shredded her heart. She had no idea why he cut all ties with her when their friendship was going so well
When she meets the new bar manager she is floored by the good looking Viking and the instant attraction she feels toward him. Placing Asher on the back burner she pursues a relationship with Tage. When everything was going so perfect in her life she was hit with a bomb that risked ripping it all from her.
Many months later she runs into Asher and his reason for running from her was like being punched in the chest. I didn’t see it coming and my heart broke.
I can’t ruin this read for you and tell you what happens between her and Tage or Asher. You will have to read. I will tell you that I couldn’t put this book down, nor could I read it fast enough. It was great.
5 HUGE Stars!!
May 24, 2014
This is not a story I usually get behind with four stars. The majority of it is pretty basic, a cheesy and lackluster cliche. However, the snark is entertaining, the hidden "something-I-can't-pinpoint" keeps the pages turning. And then, as if to reward you for hanging in there, something I never saw coming happens and...let the waterworks begin. So, is it great writing? No. Is it award winning? No. But it is a fun and easy read that will pull on the heart strings. Plus, it's free on Amazon right now. But I wouldn't have felt robber if I'd paid for it. In fact, I'll be paying for the next one in the series. Happy reading. ;-)
August 12, 2014
4.5/5.0
Ms. Copell sure has a talent for spinning a story! This tale includes so many twists and turns that will keep readers hanging on until the very end.
Read full review in the 2014 August issue of InD’tale Magazine.
Ms. Copell sure has a talent for spinning a story! This tale includes so many twists and turns that will keep readers hanging on until the very end.
Read full review in the 2014 August issue of InD’tale Magazine.
March 5, 2014
Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. My heart stopped, broke, sped and broke again. I can't say more without giving info away but for a shorter book (198pgs) I was never left wanting more information or rushed in the story line. Amazing. Can't wait for Nicks story!
August 22, 2014
Wow, I didn't realize how caught up in the characters I was until the last 15-20% when it just broke my heart for all the stupid, stupid choices & actions. But as they say hindsight is 20/20.
September 28, 2019
This ripped my heart out! Don't do that again. Chelsea and Asher have a past with each other. After five years apart he comes back but Chelsea guards her heart. One night that all goes when tragedy occurs.
I liked Chelsea and Asher. I loved Tage. Watching the interactions between Chelsea and each man shows she is growing up. Not all men are good for a woman. I liked Asher's observation at the end. It may be true.
The logistics could have been cleaned up (no bed at Christmas because she moved out.) That pulled me out of the story as did some typos. I found the story good. Cannot wait to read the next book.
I liked Chelsea and Asher. I loved Tage. Watching the interactions between Chelsea and each man shows she is growing up. Not all men are good for a woman. I liked Asher's observation at the end. It may be true.
The logistics could have been cleaned up (no bed at Christmas because she moved out.) That pulled me out of the story as did some typos. I found the story good. Cannot wait to read the next book.
May 24, 2021
I loved his testicles. They hung there like ripe fruit, full of hot cum for me. I reached out and cupped them. He shuddered as though he’d been electrocuted. “Holy hell!” He tipped his pelvis forward, forcing his balls into my hand. They were so soft, like a horse’s nose.
Yeah…this book did not do it for me on any level. The sex scenes were just weird and the instalove was off the charts. I had this one on my kindle forever and noticed that it is no longer available for purchase, and neither is the second book, though I’m not sure I could make it through that one, either.
Yeah…this book did not do it for me on any level. The sex scenes were just weird and the instalove was off the charts. I had this one on my kindle forever and noticed that it is no longer available for purchase, and neither is the second book, though I’m not sure I could make it through that one, either.
June 27, 2019
A really good read. definitely worth a read.
October 30, 2019
Meh. It was okay. Too short to be very exciting. I will not be reading the second book.
November 24, 2013
I had read one Shari Copell book prior to Rock'n Tapestries. It was one short book and the only book under her Shari Copell name and it made such an impression on me. So when I found Shari online on Facebook and found out she was going to write another book under this name I was absolutely intrigued. The cover and synopsis sold me and I was so excited about getting my hands on it. Her previous work, although short had me trusting her enough and wanting to read more of her work. I've been bugging Shari for more so I knew if she could capture me with just that short book I couldn't wait to see what she could produce with a longer book.
Chelsea Whitaker is a waitress at Rock'n Tapestries. A bar that has live bands playing there each night and is the place for any talented band that hasn't been discovered yet, to be seen. Chelsea was in love and had her heart broken by Asher Pratt. Chelsea loved Asher Pratt with all her heart but Asher could not committ or stay faithful. She hadn't seen Asher in 5 years but that boy still lives in her heart and hasn't let go of it. She's angry and holds a lot of anger towards Asher still. And just her luck his band will be playing at her Rock'n Tapestries. Asher is the lead guitarist for the popular local band The Dirty Turtles. Neither was expecting to see each other again. Chelsea did everything she could to not see him but sometimes fate is a bitch and an unexpected life threatening situation throws them together again. Next thing she knows, Asher is now an employee and bartender at Rock'n Tapestries. Now with Asher in her life again will Chelsea open her heart again and let him back in or will she keep away?
Chelsea was definitely the star of this book. This was her story and she took center stage. I loved her witty, sarcastic and take no crap self. She gave it to Asher and didn't let him walk all over her. I loved that she held to her guns and stuck to it. She did all this without coming off as bitchy or annoying. I loved her character and so hurt with her. I felt all her emotions. We've all had that one boy, you know the one that you know is toxic but you still want them anyway. I could so relate to her anger and then her heartbreak. Her story with Asher was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. She's a heroine that made an impression on me. I love Chelsea.
Asher! Sigh...you broke my heart. You really did. As I'm writing this I'm getting teary eyed again. I liked Asher. The glimpses we get of him, you can't help falling for him and wanting him to step up and work it out with Chelsea. For me I wish his character had been fleshed out more. I wanted more of him. I wanted more time to understand what made him tick and why he made the decisions he did. It made me angry and sad that he kept so much from Chelsea. Regret...Asher made me regret so much and I wasn't even his heroine. Just a big heartfelt blubbering sigh.
I cried. I cried big sobbing tears. The kind where the lips quiver and everything. I was not expecting this story to go where it went. I didn't expect Shari to take it there. After I closed the last pages on this book I sat there feeling regret. That's probably the best way to describe it. Not regret that I read this book because I really enjoyed the heck out of this book. But regret for the characters in this book. I wanted to shake my fist in the air and go "WHY"? I won't go into what happens because this is one you'll have to read for yourself and make your own decisions. People will either love or hate it. There is an HEA, but not your traditional HEA. I wanted more from this book as much as I enjoyed it. More time to get to know the characters that come in later into the book. More time to flesh out and know Asher a bit more. So I can't wait for book #2. I can't wait to see where Shari takes things. I can't wait to know more and see more of Chelsea and her HEA. I recommend Rock'n Tapestries. It's a beautiful story and it was a beautiful ugly real.
Review originally posted on blog: http://bit.ly/1g6ZVBJ
Chelsea Whitaker is a waitress at Rock'n Tapestries. A bar that has live bands playing there each night and is the place for any talented band that hasn't been discovered yet, to be seen. Chelsea was in love and had her heart broken by Asher Pratt. Chelsea loved Asher Pratt with all her heart but Asher could not committ or stay faithful. She hadn't seen Asher in 5 years but that boy still lives in her heart and hasn't let go of it. She's angry and holds a lot of anger towards Asher still. And just her luck his band will be playing at her Rock'n Tapestries. Asher is the lead guitarist for the popular local band The Dirty Turtles. Neither was expecting to see each other again. Chelsea did everything she could to not see him but sometimes fate is a bitch and an unexpected life threatening situation throws them together again. Next thing she knows, Asher is now an employee and bartender at Rock'n Tapestries. Now with Asher in her life again will Chelsea open her heart again and let him back in or will she keep away?
Chelsea was definitely the star of this book. This was her story and she took center stage. I loved her witty, sarcastic and take no crap self. She gave it to Asher and didn't let him walk all over her. I loved that she held to her guns and stuck to it. She did all this without coming off as bitchy or annoying. I loved her character and so hurt with her. I felt all her emotions. We've all had that one boy, you know the one that you know is toxic but you still want them anyway. I could so relate to her anger and then her heartbreak. Her story with Asher was beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. She's a heroine that made an impression on me. I love Chelsea.
Asher! Sigh...you broke my heart. You really did. As I'm writing this I'm getting teary eyed again. I liked Asher. The glimpses we get of him, you can't help falling for him and wanting him to step up and work it out with Chelsea. For me I wish his character had been fleshed out more. I wanted more of him. I wanted more time to understand what made him tick and why he made the decisions he did. It made me angry and sad that he kept so much from Chelsea. Regret...Asher made me regret so much and I wasn't even his heroine. Just a big heartfelt blubbering sigh.
I cried. I cried big sobbing tears. The kind where the lips quiver and everything. I was not expecting this story to go where it went. I didn't expect Shari to take it there. After I closed the last pages on this book I sat there feeling regret. That's probably the best way to describe it. Not regret that I read this book because I really enjoyed the heck out of this book. But regret for the characters in this book. I wanted to shake my fist in the air and go "WHY"? I won't go into what happens because this is one you'll have to read for yourself and make your own decisions. People will either love or hate it. There is an HEA, but not your traditional HEA. I wanted more from this book as much as I enjoyed it. More time to get to know the characters that come in later into the book. More time to flesh out and know Asher a bit more. So I can't wait for book #2. I can't wait to see where Shari takes things. I can't wait to know more and see more of Chelsea and her HEA. I recommend Rock'n Tapestries. It's a beautiful story and it was a beautiful ugly real.
Review originally posted on blog: http://bit.ly/1g6ZVBJ
May 22, 2014
Rock’n Tapestries by Shari Copell
4 out of 5 Stars
So this review is going to be like having dessert before dinner, I'm going to tell you the ending before the beginning because I just can't get it out of my head. Bittersweet, heart breaking, soul deep love can and does conquer all, but not always in the way we hope or plan. Although it is all consuming and impossible to get over, sometimes we gain more by giving up and sometimes we give up only to realize the person we love is the only thing worth gaining in this entire universe.
Copell wrote a fantastic story about Chelsea, a waitress and "Jill of all Trades" at Tapestries, a Pittsburg bar where up and coming bands fight for a spot to be highlighted on their stage. One such band happens to contain a lead guitarist, Asher Pratt, not only is he every woman's fantasy, he is Chelsea's ex, cheating ex to be exact. Years prior they had fell madly in love only to have him openly cheat on her and rip her heart out, now five years later she still hates him with her mind but loves him with all her heart. Unusual circumstances cause Chelsea and Asher to reconnect much to her dissatisfaction, but it's an approach she's willing to take to finally free herself from the pain that fills her soul.
When her plan starts to work, but things at Tapestries get chaotic, Chelsea is forced to throw her manager under the bus which pushes her and Asher to a new level again. Will he stick around and be faithful this time or will the new manager at Tapestries be a welcome distraction?
I would LOVE,LOVE,LOVE to tell you so much about this story, but I hate spoilers! So all I will say is this, be prepared to run the gamut of feelings in this book. I enjoyed Chelsea's snarky personality, her spunk, and tenderhearted honesty even if I couldn't always say her entire situation was "believable." (I.e. some of the plot choices) I thought Asher had such an interesting character that was truly explained and fleshed out as the book progressed but I 100% agreed with Chelsea in the end. I wanted to say EVERYTHING she said to him. Tage was just a great, honorable, honest, good man and he is the only one I didn't feel any background info was given on, but I liked him a lot.
My one complaint about the whole book would honestly be a single word choice Copell used for an incident at the bar. She called a very obvious attempted rape a kidnapping attempt several times and then once said it was an attempted rape. It really hit me wrong. I'm honestly not even sure why other then it was either an editing mistake or an attempt to "soften" what she wrote after the fact. Either way it just made me more and more annoyed every time I saw the mistake, then it is finally called what it was. Please don't see this as a huge issue, I just wouldn't feel like I was being honest if I didn't throw this in here. Other than this one thing, I was very pleased with the book and have every intention of reading Wild Angel, the sequel to Rock’n Tapestries!
*A Complimentary Copy was given in Exchange for an honest review*
Pepper, My Secret Book Spot
4 out of 5 Stars
So this review is going to be like having dessert before dinner, I'm going to tell you the ending before the beginning because I just can't get it out of my head. Bittersweet, heart breaking, soul deep love can and does conquer all, but not always in the way we hope or plan. Although it is all consuming and impossible to get over, sometimes we gain more by giving up and sometimes we give up only to realize the person we love is the only thing worth gaining in this entire universe.
Copell wrote a fantastic story about Chelsea, a waitress and "Jill of all Trades" at Tapestries, a Pittsburg bar where up and coming bands fight for a spot to be highlighted on their stage. One such band happens to contain a lead guitarist, Asher Pratt, not only is he every woman's fantasy, he is Chelsea's ex, cheating ex to be exact. Years prior they had fell madly in love only to have him openly cheat on her and rip her heart out, now five years later she still hates him with her mind but loves him with all her heart. Unusual circumstances cause Chelsea and Asher to reconnect much to her dissatisfaction, but it's an approach she's willing to take to finally free herself from the pain that fills her soul.
When her plan starts to work, but things at Tapestries get chaotic, Chelsea is forced to throw her manager under the bus which pushes her and Asher to a new level again. Will he stick around and be faithful this time or will the new manager at Tapestries be a welcome distraction?
I would LOVE,LOVE,LOVE to tell you so much about this story, but I hate spoilers! So all I will say is this, be prepared to run the gamut of feelings in this book. I enjoyed Chelsea's snarky personality, her spunk, and tenderhearted honesty even if I couldn't always say her entire situation was "believable." (I.e. some of the plot choices) I thought Asher had such an interesting character that was truly explained and fleshed out as the book progressed but I 100% agreed with Chelsea in the end. I wanted to say EVERYTHING she said to him. Tage was just a great, honorable, honest, good man and he is the only one I didn't feel any background info was given on, but I liked him a lot.
My one complaint about the whole book would honestly be a single word choice Copell used for an incident at the bar. She called a very obvious attempted rape a kidnapping attempt several times and then once said it was an attempted rape. It really hit me wrong. I'm honestly not even sure why other then it was either an editing mistake or an attempt to "soften" what she wrote after the fact. Either way it just made me more and more annoyed every time I saw the mistake, then it is finally called what it was. Please don't see this as a huge issue, I just wouldn't feel like I was being honest if I didn't throw this in here. Other than this one thing, I was very pleased with the book and have every intention of reading Wild Angel, the sequel to Rock’n Tapestries!
*A Complimentary Copy was given in Exchange for an honest review*
Pepper, My Secret Book Spot
February 23, 2014
I was thinking this was going to be a typical musician sort of story... but ended up bawling and sobbing! I haven't felt this much emotion/sadness over a book in awhile! I was gripped from the first page, was angry, frustrated, saddened and so much more!
Chelsea is trying to move on from the years of pain Asher brought her. She loved him and he hurt her over and over again. She thought she would never see him again and low and behold guess who enters Tapestries! You guessed it.. Asher! Her co-workers tell her she needs to talk things thru with him so she can move on. That works and a friendship blooms between them. However, things don't ever go as planned.
Asher has been in love with Chelsea always. He has made mistakes and misses her. He gets a job as a bartender at Tapestries to get closer to Chelsea anyway he can get her. He even accepts only being her friend and helps her and more! Will he hurt her like before?
OMG! I was angry, saddened and sympathized with Chelsea on her reasons to be angry with Asher! Why couldn't he just talk and be open and explain rather than using her in the past? I got why her heart was guarded, but understood that he had a pull on her, one that she would always be attracted to. That being said, I loved that she has a kind heart and accepted him as her friend. I loved the Family Christmas! That was inspiring and touching to watch!
Now Asher! I wanted to hate him, seriously! Who does that? But then when you find information out, you feel sad for him.. but then you want to smack him and say WHY WHY WHY!
This book had shock after shock after shock in it. Somethings I did not even see coming! ((I will not tell them to you, will not spoil it))
Ugh! I loved this book and hated it too! I hated the way Asher was towards Chelsea but get it in a sense. I fell in love with the characters pretty early on and loved them until the end! This book was gripping, touching, shocking, loving, sentimental and so much more.
I see there is another book called Wild Angel after this am I am eagerly awaiting that! I'm looking forward to see what this fabulous author has in store for us!
Well done! 4.5 stars from me!
Chelsea is trying to move on from the years of pain Asher brought her. She loved him and he hurt her over and over again. She thought she would never see him again and low and behold guess who enters Tapestries! You guessed it.. Asher! Her co-workers tell her she needs to talk things thru with him so she can move on. That works and a friendship blooms between them. However, things don't ever go as planned.
Asher has been in love with Chelsea always. He has made mistakes and misses her. He gets a job as a bartender at Tapestries to get closer to Chelsea anyway he can get her. He even accepts only being her friend and helps her and more! Will he hurt her like before?
OMG! I was angry, saddened and sympathized with Chelsea on her reasons to be angry with Asher! Why couldn't he just talk and be open and explain rather than using her in the past? I got why her heart was guarded, but understood that he had a pull on her, one that she would always be attracted to. That being said, I loved that she has a kind heart and accepted him as her friend. I loved the Family Christmas! That was inspiring and touching to watch!
Now Asher! I wanted to hate him, seriously! Who does that? But then when you find information out, you feel sad for him.. but then you want to smack him and say WHY WHY WHY!
This book had shock after shock after shock in it. Somethings I did not even see coming! ((I will not tell them to you, will not spoil it))
Ugh! I loved this book and hated it too! I hated the way Asher was towards Chelsea but get it in a sense. I fell in love with the characters pretty early on and loved them until the end! This book was gripping, touching, shocking, loving, sentimental and so much more.
I see there is another book called Wild Angel after this am I am eagerly awaiting that! I'm looking forward to see what this fabulous author has in store for us!
Well done! 4.5 stars from me!
November 16, 2013
Total emotional wreck after this!
First things first I want to thank the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book to read for this tour.
Secondly, it's taken me a couple of days to think of what to put due to the emotional wreck this left me as...... thank Shari :)
Although I thought this book was fast paced, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. Will there be a prequel as I would of loved to read about Chelsea & Asher from the beginning :)
I loved the characters, Willow cracked me up at times.
The story itself was ok :) some parts dragged but this didn't deter me from reading :)
I read this quite quickly to be honest, I couldn't put the damn thing down!
Having a figure in your life runaway and leave with out note or anything, then unexpectedly returning, can seriously mess you up, so I can understand Chelsea's pain and anger towards Asher!
I laughed when I heard his full name "Asher Pratt" Ha!Ha! I though this was very fitting for a gut like him......playboy type all over!
Yeah, so what if he's drop dead gorgeous, or a awesome singer in a band......who am I kidding, everyone including me clearly wanted to jump his bones!
"She's my fire, the air that I breathe.
My heart stopped in my chest.
When I wanna give up, she makes me believe.
I shivered, though I wasn't cold.
I am ten feet tall with her by my side.
Lovin' this girl is a wild ride"
What peeked my interest more, was the lovely, the kind hearted Tage ;) *sigh* Please can I have one for Christmas?
This guy is a total rock to Chelsea, and she deserved better from the "Pratt" before :)
"Just when the caterpillar thought life was over, it turned into a beautiful butterfly."
Be warned though!! Although there isn't any crying at this point, you will need your tissues at the ready as at about 60-70% of the book, it all goes downhill for Chelsea!
Like seriously rock bottom. The shit hits the fan!
And I'm still reeling from the aftershock of my emotions and i read this over a week ago!
Definitely worth the read!
First things first I want to thank the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book to read for this tour.
Secondly, it's taken me a couple of days to think of what to put due to the emotional wreck this left me as...... thank Shari :)
Although I thought this book was fast paced, I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline. Will there be a prequel as I would of loved to read about Chelsea & Asher from the beginning :)
I loved the characters, Willow cracked me up at times.
The story itself was ok :) some parts dragged but this didn't deter me from reading :)
I read this quite quickly to be honest, I couldn't put the damn thing down!
Having a figure in your life runaway and leave with out note or anything, then unexpectedly returning, can seriously mess you up, so I can understand Chelsea's pain and anger towards Asher!
I laughed when I heard his full name "Asher Pratt" Ha!Ha! I though this was very fitting for a gut like him......playboy type all over!
Yeah, so what if he's drop dead gorgeous, or a awesome singer in a band......who am I kidding, everyone including me clearly wanted to jump his bones!
"She's my fire, the air that I breathe.
My heart stopped in my chest.
When I wanna give up, she makes me believe.
I shivered, though I wasn't cold.
I am ten feet tall with her by my side.
Lovin' this girl is a wild ride"
What peeked my interest more, was the lovely, the kind hearted Tage ;) *sigh* Please can I have one for Christmas?
This guy is a total rock to Chelsea, and she deserved better from the "Pratt" before :)
"Just when the caterpillar thought life was over, it turned into a beautiful butterfly."
Be warned though!! Although there isn't any crying at this point, you will need your tissues at the ready as at about 60-70% of the book, it all goes downhill for Chelsea!
Like seriously rock bottom. The shit hits the fan!
And I'm still reeling from the aftershock of my emotions and i read this over a week ago!
Definitely worth the read!
November 2, 2014
*Received copy in return for honest review, all opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review*
First off, I feel that Shari Copell did a wonderful job with her characters, the emotion, detail, and story line it was all really well written. I didn't enjoy the story that much but I feel like it was just me, the relationship between Chelsea and Asher is one that I couldn't really get behind for the majority of the book. I kept thinking why is Chelsea putting herself through this and why in the name of the God's does he keep running away from his feelings?! But in the end I felt that everything worked out the way it was meant to and things get revealed and resolved in a way that fixed all my earlier doubts and resignations.
Chelsea and Asher were fantastic, the made incredible friends and had a magnetic energy or pulling force between them that radiated with sexual tension. The two of them made me laugh and also made me sad, they reminded me that just because you love someone completely doesn't mean that you are meant to be. I felt insanely sad and at the same time kind of saw it coming when things hit their first turn in the road between them, but with that came a new beginning for Chelsea and the tall, blonde and handsome Swedish Tage. I wasn't a huge fan of how quickly things went with the two of them but in reality my "courtship" and marriage moved equally as fast and my life has a very similar story line. Maybe that is why I couldn't really get into it as much as I was hoping to, I just felt like aside from the crazy brushes with death I reading a story about my life.
After all is said and done I really did end up liking this book, the characters are what clinched it for me, they were so real and heartbreaking that I couldn't help but love them and their story. Copell you did a wonderful job and I look forward to reading the next book in the series! Anyone reading this, if you have not yet read this book you should give it a go it is worth the read and has a sad but heartwarming ending.
First off, I feel that Shari Copell did a wonderful job with her characters, the emotion, detail, and story line it was all really well written. I didn't enjoy the story that much but I feel like it was just me, the relationship between Chelsea and Asher is one that I couldn't really get behind for the majority of the book. I kept thinking why is Chelsea putting herself through this and why in the name of the God's does he keep running away from his feelings?! But in the end I felt that everything worked out the way it was meant to and things get revealed and resolved in a way that fixed all my earlier doubts and resignations.
Chelsea and Asher were fantastic, the made incredible friends and had a magnetic energy or pulling force between them that radiated with sexual tension. The two of them made me laugh and also made me sad, they reminded me that just because you love someone completely doesn't mean that you are meant to be. I felt insanely sad and at the same time kind of saw it coming when things hit their first turn in the road between them, but with that came a new beginning for Chelsea and the tall, blonde and handsome Swedish Tage. I wasn't a huge fan of how quickly things went with the two of them but in reality my "courtship" and marriage moved equally as fast and my life has a very similar story line. Maybe that is why I couldn't really get into it as much as I was hoping to, I just felt like aside from the crazy brushes with death I reading a story about my life.
After all is said and done I really did end up liking this book, the characters are what clinched it for me, they were so real and heartbreaking that I couldn't help but love them and their story. Copell you did a wonderful job and I look forward to reading the next book in the series! Anyone reading this, if you have not yet read this book you should give it a go it is worth the read and has a sad but heartwarming ending.
November 21, 2013
I was totally not expecting this book to be what it was... I have to put out a little warning that if you are looking for a happy ending, this one isn't it, but with that said, I fell in love with these characters. Rock n' Tapestries is as close to real life as I've read in a long time. Full of heartache and anger, happiness and tears... real life struggles.. loved it!
Chelsea Whitaker works her butt off every night at a local bar to make ends meet, to try desperately to get ahead and move out of her parents house and onto her on own place. Tapestries is your typical town watering hole. Live bands bring in the customers, flowing drinks and short skirts to help with the tips... She is at peace with her life. Until she found the Dirty Turtles were scheduled to play at the Tapestries, that is...
Asher Pratt, the lead guitarist for the Dirty Turtles, is a typical rocker, soaking up the attention of every woman in the bar. He only has eyes for one woman though, one who he broke in two years ago, one who is avoiding him and treating him as if he is diseased. Asher will stop at nothing to break Chelsea's walls down. When she tells him that a friendship is all she can offer after what he has down to her in the past, he can only jump at the opportunity.
Throughout the book we are brought through the pain Asher still feels towards Asher, and we find the true reason for his actions. I was not expecting the ending of this book, at all. Although, we do not get our 'Happily Ever After' ending most would have expected, I thinking it ended perfectly!! Shari did something that I think most authors may be afraid to do, it was extremely refreshing, I can't wait to read book 2, Wild Angel. Added to my very long list of favorites 4 stars hands down <3
I was given a copy of this book as an ARC from the author for an honest review.
Chelsea Whitaker works her butt off every night at a local bar to make ends meet, to try desperately to get ahead and move out of her parents house and onto her on own place. Tapestries is your typical town watering hole. Live bands bring in the customers, flowing drinks and short skirts to help with the tips... She is at peace with her life. Until she found the Dirty Turtles were scheduled to play at the Tapestries, that is...
Asher Pratt, the lead guitarist for the Dirty Turtles, is a typical rocker, soaking up the attention of every woman in the bar. He only has eyes for one woman though, one who he broke in two years ago, one who is avoiding him and treating him as if he is diseased. Asher will stop at nothing to break Chelsea's walls down. When she tells him that a friendship is all she can offer after what he has down to her in the past, he can only jump at the opportunity.
Throughout the book we are brought through the pain Asher still feels towards Asher, and we find the true reason for his actions. I was not expecting the ending of this book, at all. Although, we do not get our 'Happily Ever After' ending most would have expected, I thinking it ended perfectly!! Shari did something that I think most authors may be afraid to do, it was extremely refreshing, I can't wait to read book 2, Wild Angel. Added to my very long list of favorites 4 stars hands down <3
I was given a copy of this book as an ARC from the author for an honest review.
May 13, 2014
* POSSIBLE SPOILERS *
I picked this up thinking it sounded SOOOO good. And I was let down a bit. it had room to be something spectacular, but fell short. There were many, many errors. Did not really distract from the story, but that needs to be noted. I guess they were also British since talking about pounds? but I didn`t get at all they were other than that. Time frames were totally off. So many discrepancies with timeline. Like at the end she was 7 months pregnant then he died and then she had the baby 4 days after? Time jumps around and it was distracting from the story. There were lots of things I DID like. I liked the start, where it was going. Even thought I felt it was weird she hated him so and wanted to stay away and quit then the next day was practically panting in his lap. That put me off a bit. And then BOOM he disappears. It says why he does in the end so get it kinda, but weird he just disappears. But understandable. Then her and Tage just fast forward fast and don`t get enough story to connect with them at all. I wanted her with Asher and did NOT feel anything for Tage. He was commendable for taking on a pregnant Chelsea, but still, things went way too fast and was odd. Maybe if the story was longer and etc would of been a bit better, still. I hate reading about death stuff and the Asher stuff was too sad for me. I loved Asher at the end and was proud of him. I wish he would of pulled through or at least would of let Chelsea be there for him. Wish he could of met his daughter and they could of lived happily ever after. But that is the way the cookie crumbles. I assume the next story is about their daughter, not sure if I will read it or not.
This story was decent. But I would not recommend it or probably read it again.
I picked this up thinking it sounded SOOOO good. And I was let down a bit. it had room to be something spectacular, but fell short. There were many, many errors. Did not really distract from the story, but that needs to be noted. I guess they were also British since talking about pounds? but I didn`t get at all they were other than that. Time frames were totally off. So many discrepancies with timeline. Like at the end she was 7 months pregnant then he died and then she had the baby 4 days after? Time jumps around and it was distracting from the story. There were lots of things I DID like. I liked the start, where it was going. Even thought I felt it was weird she hated him so and wanted to stay away and quit then the next day was practically panting in his lap. That put me off a bit. And then BOOM he disappears. It says why he does in the end so get it kinda, but weird he just disappears. But understandable. Then her and Tage just fast forward fast and don`t get enough story to connect with them at all. I wanted her with Asher and did NOT feel anything for Tage. He was commendable for taking on a pregnant Chelsea, but still, things went way too fast and was odd. Maybe if the story was longer and etc would of been a bit better, still. I hate reading about death stuff and the Asher stuff was too sad for me. I loved Asher at the end and was proud of him. I wish he would of pulled through or at least would of let Chelsea be there for him. Wish he could of met his daughter and they could of lived happily ever after. But that is the way the cookie crumbles. I assume the next story is about their daughter, not sure if I will read it or not.
This story was decent. But I would not recommend it or probably read it again.
August 31, 2016
Wow!!! How in the world did I not know about this book?!?!
I have to be honest and admit that I found out about this series because of a Blog Tour for Wild Angel, which is the second book in the series. When I read the synopsis of Wild Angel I was absolutely positive that I would love this series. What I did not expect were the tears, the heartbreak and the non-stop yelling I was doing while reading this book. Let me explain ...
Since I wanted to voice my opinion on Wild Angel, I had to read Rock'n Tapestries first. Well, let me tell you that this book was NOTHING like I expected! It took me by surprise and by the end of Asher and Chelsea's story I was an absolute emotional mess!!! Their story was unique and a breath of fresh air!
I loved Chelsea and Asher! I was cheering for my girl Chelsea since the very beginning of this story, and I supported her with every decision she made. Asher is a Rock God and the man who has stolen and broken Chelsea's heart. I had a love/hate relationship with Mr. Pratt. I did not like to read about how he threated Chelsea in the past. It broke my heart! But, at one specific point of the book I fell in love with him. A few lyrics was all it took to make me melt and cheer for Team Asher. After that moment I could really feel his love for Chelsea. It was an intense and emotional journey for both these characters. At the end of the book I screamed: ''Noooooooooooooo!!! This can't be right!!! OMG!!!!'' <---- Yup! I lost it!
Prepare to laugh, cry and cheer for this couple! Fantastic writing style, lovable characters and a storyline that will have you feeling a rainbow of emotions!
I give, Rock'n Tapestries, by Shari Copell 4.5 special, sensational, sexy, sentimental stars! Go add this book to your TBR list. You won't be disappointed!
I have to be honest and admit that I found out about this series because of a Blog Tour for Wild Angel, which is the second book in the series. When I read the synopsis of Wild Angel I was absolutely positive that I would love this series. What I did not expect were the tears, the heartbreak and the non-stop yelling I was doing while reading this book. Let me explain ...
Since I wanted to voice my opinion on Wild Angel, I had to read Rock'n Tapestries first. Well, let me tell you that this book was NOTHING like I expected! It took me by surprise and by the end of Asher and Chelsea's story I was an absolute emotional mess!!! Their story was unique and a breath of fresh air!
I loved Chelsea and Asher! I was cheering for my girl Chelsea since the very beginning of this story, and I supported her with every decision she made. Asher is a Rock God and the man who has stolen and broken Chelsea's heart. I had a love/hate relationship with Mr. Pratt. I did not like to read about how he threated Chelsea in the past. It broke my heart! But, at one specific point of the book I fell in love with him. A few lyrics was all it took to make me melt and cheer for Team Asher. After that moment I could really feel his love for Chelsea. It was an intense and emotional journey for both these characters. At the end of the book I screamed: ''Noooooooooooooo!!! This can't be right!!! OMG!!!!'' <---- Yup! I lost it!
Prepare to laugh, cry and cheer for this couple! Fantastic writing style, lovable characters and a storyline that will have you feeling a rainbow of emotions!
I give, Rock'n Tapestries, by Shari Copell 4.5 special, sensational, sexy, sentimental stars! Go add this book to your TBR list. You won't be disappointed!
October 31, 2014
I received this book for an honest review!!
I was originally going to read Wild Angels before this book but I read that I really needed to read this book first so I did. I guess you could call this a lengthy prequel.
I mostly enjoyed the book. At times I forced myself to keep going and I'm glad I did. I didn't think I was emotionally involved with Chelsea and Asher but I found out I was completely involved by the end.
Chelsea sometimes comes across as to casual for me. She rebounds from attacks and stressful situations too quickly and doesn't seem to react correctly.
I like that Chelsea listens and relies in herself to make good and bad decisions. She doesn't hid from her mistakes, she owns them. She's honest and focused. She is a strong person.
Asher is suppose to be a jerk but I found I rather liked his attitude. He spouts off feelings and then shuts down. Ladies, we all have met of fair share of that guy. You know from the beginning he is hiding but you can figure it out rather quickly. Asher's character isn't a complete complete jack$&@. He simply cannot deal with his feelings. I wish we were able to find out why but you really don't get that much of a back story.
While there were some shortfalls overall the book is worth reading and finishing. The storyline is a beautifully sad but perfect. I knew that the ending would be something that was less than a HEA but it completely works for me.
You will laugh, cry, rant, and celebrate while reading this book. Enjoy!!!
I was originally going to read Wild Angels before this book but I read that I really needed to read this book first so I did. I guess you could call this a lengthy prequel.
I mostly enjoyed the book. At times I forced myself to keep going and I'm glad I did. I didn't think I was emotionally involved with Chelsea and Asher but I found out I was completely involved by the end.
Chelsea sometimes comes across as to casual for me. She rebounds from attacks and stressful situations too quickly and doesn't seem to react correctly.
I like that Chelsea listens and relies in herself to make good and bad decisions. She doesn't hid from her mistakes, she owns them. She's honest and focused. She is a strong person.
Asher is suppose to be a jerk but I found I rather liked his attitude. He spouts off feelings and then shuts down. Ladies, we all have met of fair share of that guy. You know from the beginning he is hiding but you can figure it out rather quickly. Asher's character isn't a complete complete jack$&@. He simply cannot deal with his feelings. I wish we were able to find out why but you really don't get that much of a back story.
While there were some shortfalls overall the book is worth reading and finishing. The storyline is a beautifully sad but perfect. I knew that the ending would be something that was less than a HEA but it completely works for me.
You will laugh, cry, rant, and celebrate while reading this book. Enjoy!!!
May 14, 2014
Chelsea Whitaker is a waitress at a trendy bar where her former boyfriend Asher's band is about to play. Asher broke Chelsea's heart twice in the past and she has successfully avoided him for the past five years. Not only does his band play at her place of employment, but Asher decides to work there as a bartender. Chelsea struggles with her conflicting feelings about Asher. Anger and hurt are the primary emotions she experiences around him, but also longing and lust. She struggles to find some balance with regard to her attempted friendship with him, but everything is complicated.
This book was a lot more emotional than I expected. From the start we can feel Chelsea's conflicting emotions strongly. She is an easy character to relate to and it is tough to know what to hope for since there are some challenging situations in her life. Asher is an interesting character and the chemistry between he and Chelsea can't be denied. It is easy to understand how Chelsea would have a difficult time either embracing him into her life or completely shutting him out. There are twists and turns in this book I didn't see coming, and it just added to the emotional complexity and depth of the story. I am eager to read the next book in this series.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
This book was a lot more emotional than I expected. From the start we can feel Chelsea's conflicting emotions strongly. She is an easy character to relate to and it is tough to know what to hope for since there are some challenging situations in her life. Asher is an interesting character and the chemistry between he and Chelsea can't be denied. It is easy to understand how Chelsea would have a difficult time either embracing him into her life or completely shutting him out. There are twists and turns in this book I didn't see coming, and it just added to the emotional complexity and depth of the story. I am eager to read the next book in this series.
*An ARC was provided in exchange for an honest review
January 31, 2014
Loved this one so much. I had seen in in the Goodreads giveaways, but decided I had to read it even if I wasn't a winner. So glad I downloaded Kindle to my laptop a couple of months ago - read this one in a couple of hours this morning.
I guess a lot of this rang some bells of my past, present and future, but overall it was just a fun read with the right amounts of romance and smut; throw a long haired guitarist into the mix and how can you go wrong? For this 80's rocker chick, you certainly can't.
I'm trying to find ways to review this without going too deep into spoiler territory. Some of the situations Chels got into were a little over the top, but they worked perfectly to make the story flow. Some of Asher's reasonings were so illogical - until you've spent some time with musicians. As flawed as he is, it again works perfectly for the story. The Swede in me can't help swooning for Tage as well.
Will definitely be checking out other works by this author, and will highly recommend for those who need a little chick-lit with a touch of smut. I will be rereading - which is actually pretty rare for me to intentionally do.
I guess a lot of this rang some bells of my past, present and future, but overall it was just a fun read with the right amounts of romance and smut; throw a long haired guitarist into the mix and how can you go wrong? For this 80's rocker chick, you certainly can't.
I'm trying to find ways to review this without going too deep into spoiler territory. Some of the situations Chels got into were a little over the top, but they worked perfectly to make the story flow. Some of Asher's reasonings were so illogical - until you've spent some time with musicians. As flawed as he is, it again works perfectly for the story. The Swede in me can't help swooning for Tage as well.
Will definitely be checking out other works by this author, and will highly recommend for those who need a little chick-lit with a touch of smut. I will be rereading - which is actually pretty rare for me to intentionally do.
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