Blue Moon centres around the relationship between pop diva and social media queen Luna Maara and former Navy Seal / current Blackwood special ops guy Ryder. We met the two in the previous book, The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, where the pair seemed inseparable. Unfortunately, Ryder has messed up and as Blue Moon starts, Luna no longer trusts him and they have split up.
Luna's life has fallen apart. She's fired her uber-managing, manipulative mother, who has put Luna's house and her business in her own name, making Luna homeless; her accountant has run off with her money, her record label has fired her for a 'wardrobe malfunction', and she has never been allowed to make a decision about anything, from what to eat to who to be, and has no idea how to live by herself. Luna is trying to refresh her career, performing in Vegas, when a stalker suddenly starts sending her gifts. Scared for her life, and completely overwhelmed with navigating life, in a weak moment, Luna calls Ryder for help. Ryder, who was trying to trace Luna's money and get it back, of course, comes rushing. We are then taken on a journey full of snarky humour to keep Luna safe from the stalker, get her money back, and get her life back on track.
The twists and turns keep readers engrossed and, in true Elise Noble style, run between deeply touching and hilariously ridiculous. Elise does great research and this book is a fascinating insight into fame, especially for a young woman in today's world. It's also a fun read with some great guest appearances from the Blackwood team, especially Emmy, and some great new characters who will hopefully get their own books. I have no idea how Elise writes so many books and keeps things fresh, but she does. I have read all of her books, several more than once. I recommend this book, which can be read on its own, but is probably better after reading The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.