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Tangled #2
Tangled Mess
Twenty-one-year-old hairstylist, Tiffany Banks, thought her life was planned out until her coworkers talk her into auditioning for American Icon, one of America’s most popular reality shows. Unfortunately, her dreams of stardom are threatened when one of the judges, a notorious bad-boy-rock-star, Ransom, appears hell-bent on making sure she doesn’t make it to the final round.
283 pages, ebook
First published September 3, 2013
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About the author
K.L. Middleton
56 books226 followersI am a wife and mother of two girls, Cassie and Allie. I live in Minnesota and, yes, our winters are legendary! I believe this has a lot to do with my passion for reading and writing, which is something I'd like to make a full time career of sometime in the future. Right now my days are filled with chasing after children in my daycare but at night I chase after my dreams of becoming a popular writer. Most of my books are written with young adults in mind but I am ecstatic when I hear that readers of all ages enjoy them. It's a great motivator and pushes me to keep writing, even when I'm exhausted from wiping noses all day long!
Also writes YA books as Kristen Middleton.
Also writes YA books as Kristen Middleton.
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July 14, 2016
The bones of the story are good, details failed to hook me
I wasn't convinced to keep with the series after the first book, but accidentally purchased this book while finishing the first and didn't realize in time to cancel the order. Once again, the characters and basic story are interesting, but the execution failed to spark my interest. The writing and dialogue felt stilted and unnatural at times. There were some secondary plots that never developed (murder, a random stranger introduced at a funeral, and the abusive ex). With those potential subplots getting dropped, it felt like wasted time on details. I'd rather have more depth to the characters and their relationship so I felt more invested in their HEA. I did like seeing a story discussing the contracts aspect for musicians, specifically on music competition shows. I found those elements well developed and different. The ending wrapped tidily, though quickly, with a bit of a cliffhanger involving characters from the first book thrown into the mix in the final moments.
I wasn't convinced to keep with the series after the first book, but accidentally purchased this book while finishing the first and didn't realize in time to cancel the order. Once again, the characters and basic story are interesting, but the execution failed to spark my interest. The writing and dialogue felt stilted and unnatural at times. There were some secondary plots that never developed (murder, a random stranger introduced at a funeral, and the abusive ex). With those potential subplots getting dropped, it felt like wasted time on details. I'd rather have more depth to the characters and their relationship so I felt more invested in their HEA. I did like seeing a story discussing the contracts aspect for musicians, specifically on music competition shows. I found those elements well developed and different. The ending wrapped tidily, though quickly, with a bit of a cliffhanger involving characters from the first book thrown into the mix in the final moments.
February 2, 2017
This was cute but never got below the surface in terms of plot or characters.
I really thought this story was going to take place during the competition but it really didn't. That would have been a fun aspect I think to explore but it isn't until the last 20% of the book.
I totally missed the bit about them knowing each other before the competition so that was a pleasant surprise. It did help provide a little more substance to their relationship.
I just felt that things never fully developed in terms of the plot. Things were introduced but never elaborated on so I wasn't as invested as I had hoped.
But overall: a cute and quick read.
I really thought this story was going to take place during the competition but it really didn't. That would have been a fun aspect I think to explore but it isn't until the last 20% of the book.
I totally missed the bit about them knowing each other before the competition so that was a pleasant surprise. It did help provide a little more substance to their relationship.
I just felt that things never fully developed in terms of the plot. Things were introduced but never elaborated on so I wasn't as invested as I had hoped.
But overall: a cute and quick read.
June 20, 2016
Cute enough. I liked this, but it never fully pulled me in. Ransom was kinda meh. I don't really enjoy guys who do nothing but party, even if he did get it together eventually, and I enjoyed his history with Tiffany.
May 14, 2017
After I read TANGLED BEAUTY I wanted to read this. I liked Tiffany's character & my heart broke for her. Some of the dialogue made me laugh. Ransom's attitude turned me off & I didn't like his attitude towards Tiffany either. I think TANGLED BEAUTY was better.
November 22, 2013
Definitely wasn't as good as the first one, but it was okay.
May 10, 2015
it was boring
January 14, 2018
I read this book as part of the "Tangled Box Set".
This story is the stylish Tiffany and the Rock legend Ransom, who are getting hot and cold for each other. Thrown into the artificial environment of a Televised Talent Quest, then you have one heck of a good story.
I am enjoying the various players portrayed in this series, with backstories that are relevant to real life possibilities.
This story is the stylish Tiffany and the Rock legend Ransom, who are getting hot and cold for each other. Thrown into the artificial environment of a Televised Talent Quest, then you have one heck of a good story.
I am enjoying the various players portrayed in this series, with backstories that are relevant to real life possibilities.
August 20, 2020
This is Tiffany & Ransom’s story. It contained a few typos (esp. with punctuation) a bit throughout.
Ransom seems to be quite obnoxious & immature, wanting to get her kicked off the television show without giving her a clear explanation for most of the story. Then when he does finally explain it, it’s without any details of how his own contract with the show works, which doesn't put him in a good light, really...
I got this book as a part of the Playboy Billionaire Romance Boxed Set.
Ransom seems to be quite obnoxious & immature, wanting to get her kicked off the television show without giving her a clear explanation for most of the story. Then when he does finally explain it, it’s without any details of how his own contract with the show works, which doesn't put him in a good light, really...
I got this book as a part of the Playboy Billionaire Romance Boxed Set.
June 21, 2019
This was a great insight into those TV shows American Idol and what they might actually be like. I enjoyed the background that came with Ransom & Tiffany but as I said before that kidnapper who took Sinclair is still out there so on to the next story.
July 12, 2019
I liked the first book in the series better. It was good enough for me to purchase this one. The writing is easy going. Funny at times. The characters could have benefit from some more depth. The writer had it going but could have gone a bit further with it. Nice read
July 15, 2017
Another great book by her I'm loving this author and her books. I love the characters.
July 17, 2017
Twisted tangle
Starts out with a bang ends with a bang. Romance, lack of trust takes you on many twists. Read, get lost for a while in a mother life!
Starts out with a bang ends with a bang. Romance, lack of trust takes you on many twists. Read, get lost for a while in a mother life!
May 21, 2019
Tangled love
Amazing read took me into the second book without a doubt on my toes wondering what would happen next.
Look forward to more books of Tangled
Amazing read took me into the second book without a doubt on my toes wondering what would happen next.
Look forward to more books of Tangled
February 11, 2024
Oh my lord. This was absolutely beautiful, spicy scenes were on point, beautiful love story, and the opportunity for serious happily ever afters ❤️
March 4, 2017
Fabulous
Loved Tiffany and Ransom's story and how the series is continues on with the other characters surprise ending looking forward to the next book
Loved Tiffany and Ransom's story and how the series is continues on with the other characters surprise ending looking forward to the next book
February 20, 2014
A real carnival of a read.
A real carnival of a read.
To start I have to say I love to sing but dislike most reality show (except SYTYCD). While I tend to really enjoy the artists who come out of shows like American Idol, I dislike the show itself and know I am in a minority on that opinion. ok now on to this book, it is a emotional rollercoaster that had my crying, laughing out loud and "singing along" (ha). The author has a way of hooking you on the characters even if you can't understand what they are doing, they just feel real as if you could walk in to Tangled for a new look and actually have a conversation with Tiffany, Sinclair or Felicia. I said this in my last review of the first in this series, but I love that the pov changes are all clearly marked at each switch! This book is just Fantastic and I cannot wait for the next one to come out so I can devour it too! I suggest anyone with a yen from contemporary romance with a splash of suspense give this series and author a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
A real carnival of a read.
To start I have to say I love to sing but dislike most reality show (except SYTYCD). While I tend to really enjoy the artists who come out of shows like American Idol, I dislike the show itself and know I am in a minority on that opinion. ok now on to this book, it is a emotional rollercoaster that had my crying, laughing out loud and "singing along" (ha). The author has a way of hooking you on the characters even if you can't understand what they are doing, they just feel real as if you could walk in to Tangled for a new look and actually have a conversation with Tiffany, Sinclair or Felicia. I said this in my last review of the first in this series, but I love that the pov changes are all clearly marked at each switch! This book is just Fantastic and I cannot wait for the next one to come out so I can devour it too! I suggest anyone with a yen from contemporary romance with a splash of suspense give this series and author a try, I don't think you'll regret it.
April 19, 2015
A nice sexy read.
There is a smoldering hot passion between Ransom and Tiffany that has been there since junior high. Tiffany had a hugh crush on the sexy young rocker but he thought she was too young....and that is that, except they shared a hot kiss that neither one has forgotten.
Ransom made it big and got his dream of being a sexy rock god but all is not what is seems. Once he sees Tiffany tryout and get picked to continue on he tries to get her to leave the contest for her own good. But instead they fall in love between his trying to get her to leave and everyone else trying to keep them apart.
The author agains does an excellent job letting you into their emotions and letting you feel what they feel. Plus she keeps that thread of suspense going. I love how she keeps everyone coming back so you get to know them a little bit more.....and those outrageous customers at the hair salon, what a hoot!
I love how everyone ties in but you do not need to read the all the books.....they work great as standalone books too.
There is a smoldering hot passion between Ransom and Tiffany that has been there since junior high. Tiffany had a hugh crush on the sexy young rocker but he thought she was too young....and that is that, except they shared a hot kiss that neither one has forgotten.
Ransom made it big and got his dream of being a sexy rock god but all is not what is seems. Once he sees Tiffany tryout and get picked to continue on he tries to get her to leave the contest for her own good. But instead they fall in love between his trying to get her to leave and everyone else trying to keep them apart.
The author agains does an excellent job letting you into their emotions and letting you feel what they feel. Plus she keeps that thread of suspense going. I love how she keeps everyone coming back so you get to know them a little bit more.....and those outrageous customers at the hair salon, what a hoot!
I love how everyone ties in but you do not need to read the all the books.....they work great as standalone books too.
April 27, 2015
Cool
I read the first book and loved it so I went for the second hoping it would be just as good, and it was. Though it's a continuation of the first book and has some of the same characters it can on its own without book one. I liked tiffany I feel like she was a girl that can roll with the punches. I felt bad for her because it seemed that the author wanted to make tiffany more of a victim but it didn't take.
Ransom is the sexy bad boy that does whatever he wants and is sexy doing it. K.L Middleton did no wrong when she created this character. Although Remy was a bad friend and I did not care for her. She only thought of herself and she did not deserve a friend as good as Tiffany.
Overall a really good read and I suggest if you read this one you may want to read the next one too, it's a cliff hanger.
I read the first book and loved it so I went for the second hoping it would be just as good, and it was. Though it's a continuation of the first book and has some of the same characters it can on its own without book one. I liked tiffany I feel like she was a girl that can roll with the punches. I felt bad for her because it seemed that the author wanted to make tiffany more of a victim but it didn't take.
Ransom is the sexy bad boy that does whatever he wants and is sexy doing it. K.L Middleton did no wrong when she created this character. Although Remy was a bad friend and I did not care for her. She only thought of herself and she did not deserve a friend as good as Tiffany.
Overall a really good read and I suggest if you read this one you may want to read the next one too, it's a cliff hanger.
August 20, 2015
Rock Star and Hair Stylist - love conquers all
Ransom first saw Tiffany again when he was judging for American Icon. He could not believe his sisters childhood friend was singing her heart out to be the next Icon. He was not going to let her do it. Since winning the title himself he was signed on with them, but their rules and restrictions made him an unhappy and desperate man. She was not going to be imprisoned like he was. So he voted no and broke her heart. This is an account of their rocky love story. Really enjoyed reading about the "Tangled" group of stylists again and Tiffany and Random's love story.
Ransom first saw Tiffany again when he was judging for American Icon. He could not believe his sisters childhood friend was singing her heart out to be the next Icon. He was not going to let her do it. Since winning the title himself he was signed on with them, but their rules and restrictions made him an unhappy and desperate man. She was not going to be imprisoned like he was. So he voted no and broke her heart. This is an account of their rocky love story. Really enjoyed reading about the "Tangled" group of stylists again and Tiffany and Random's love story.
August 8, 2014
Tiffany is a hair stylist and aspiring singer. Ransom is the childhood crush she never got over and now a red-hot performing artist. The story is set against an American Idol-esque reality show, which Ransom won a few years prior. After winning, his life and artistic career pretty much spun completely out of his control. With no say in what he sings, where he sings, when he sings, etc. Ransom is completely fed up and wants to save Tiffany from the same fate, which in typical romance-novel-leading-woman fashion she doesn't appreciate in the least. This story is a really fun read.
January 8, 2015
Pretty good, I liked this book and it was probably funnier than the other Tangled book, can't remember for sure, its been a while since I last read it. I got this book on Kindle, and can't tell you how many times I underlined little smart remarks I found funny or witty.
“Ransom,” I said. “What an unexpected surprise.”
One corner of his mouth twitched. “You left out ‘pleasant’.”
I smiled coolly. “Did I?”
Overall a short entertaining read.
“Ransom,” I said. “What an unexpected surprise.”
One corner of his mouth twitched. “You left out ‘pleasant’.”
I smiled coolly. “Did I?”
Overall a short entertaining read.
October 8, 2013
second book in the series and really enjoyed it.
Tiffany is sweet, talented and very likeable. Ransom is the judge on American Icon.
Tiffany knows read since she grew up besties with his sister. Ransom knows the real truth and loss that the celebrity status has cost him he refuses to vote in "Taffy's" his nickname for her favor.
Its a good book. I look forward to the next book.
Tiffany is sweet, talented and very likeable. Ransom is the judge on American Icon.
Tiffany knows read since she grew up besties with his sister. Ransom knows the real truth and loss that the celebrity status has cost him he refuses to vote in "Taffy's" his nickname for her favor.
Its a good book. I look forward to the next book.
January 8, 2015
Page turner
This book is just one of those page turning, easy reads that you can't put down. It made me laugh, I just could not put it down. I like that the plot is easy to follow, you don't get confused with the different characters. My only complaint would be that it's not longer.
This book is just one of those page turning, easy reads that you can't put down. It made me laugh, I just could not put it down. I like that the plot is easy to follow, you don't get confused with the different characters. My only complaint would be that it's not longer.
September 19, 2013
Ramson and Tiffany rock!! She trys out for American Icon--he's a judge. They've known each other since childhood. He doesn't want her to become involved with the Hollywood madness. Loved this book.
December 23, 2013
This book should be a lesson for all of us that most of our problems are caused by misunderstandings and things not said. Sheesh, these two, they're worse than me and I get most of my exercise jumping to conclusions! ;-)
Very much enjoyed the read, though! I really like this author.
Very much enjoyed the read, though! I really like this author.
November 9, 2014
I wanted to love this book. I really like the concept of a "American Icon" contestant and the behind the scenes dirt. But the book reads like a screen play or dialogue. 98% of the book is people talking.
And there is so much tragedy; murder, suicide, cancer.
And there is so much tragedy; murder, suicide, cancer.
December 31, 2016
Keeps getting better and better.
I am not much for making comments about books. This series just gets more and more interesting. I am buying book three when I finish this recommendation.
I am not much for making comments about books. This series just gets more and more interesting. I am buying book three when I finish this recommendation.
October 11, 2013
Awesome just as good as first one but omg what a cliffhanger need it to be january now!
October 19, 2013
Enjoyed this one better than the first and what a cliffhanger!!!!!!
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