4.5 out of 5 stars
Description ~
Jase Collins lives for the stage and the perks of rock stardom. His wild antics and high-profile affairs have earned the sexy drummer the title of Hot Wired’s bad boy. He’s not quite as jaded as his fans think — but just jaded enough not to recognize the best thing that’s ever happened to him until she walks out of his life. And he doesn’t even know her name.
But without harmony, a man is lost.
Fallon Morgan has had her life mapped out since high school. She’s earned a full ride scholarship to UCLA with the driving goal of earning her doctorate. Nothing can derail her dreams — except maybe a one-night stand with the infamous Jase Collins. His chilly reception the morning after convinces her to put her biggest mistake in the past and move on without looking back.
When two hearts begin to beat as one…
When Fallon’s life takes a dramatic turn, she finds herself with no one else to turn to for help. Jase is obnoxious, demanding, and yet surprisingly tender. Though it chafes her to depend on him, the more time she spends with him changes her perceptions of the bad boy rocker. With each passing day she finds more and more faith in the man behind the public persona. If she can learn to trust her feelings, she might be willing to risk her heart.
They could find themselves Lost in the Beat!
My Review ~
This is the second book in Gracen Miller's Hot Wired series..and damn is it ever HOT!! I do suggest reading the first book, Rockin' The Heart so you meet all the characters and don't miss a minute of the yummy rockstar goodness.
Fallon had her life laid out before her, she knew where she was going and how she was getting there. Until life, and one sexy rock god, threw her a curve ball and changed it all. She ends up giving it all up to take care of her adorable baby girl, Faith. Unfortunately she hides it from Jase until Faith is almost 4 months old. When he finally finds out, things doesn't go how Fallon expected them to work. Jase wants to claim his girls for himself and never let them go.
Jase gives off the cocky, rock god attitude in spades. With all the trouble Sammy had gotten into and, Jase himself having a hot temper, he plays it up to the paparazzi that he is a bad, bad boy. He really isn't though, which he showed in his dealings with his sister, Sam, and his band members. They ARE his family and they are the most important people in the world to him. Now he has two more very important people in his life, his daughter Faith, and Fallon. Jase will do anything for "His Girls" and anything to prove to Fallon that he will be there for Faith and her as well.
Jase has been searching for Fallon since he woke up after his accident, he even hired private detectives to look for her without any luck. Now, having her there, he wants it all but he keeps holding back. Fallon is just as bad, she wants him and falls deeper and deeper into him every day. Neither one of them want to give in, leave themselves vulnerable because both realize that the other person could crush them if they were to leave.
I loved Fallon's strength in this story, the love she shows for her daughter, and her playful side that just peeks out in tiny moments with Jase. Fallon swallows her pride, in her eyes, to contact Jase so her daughter can have a better life. Which we all know a mom SHOULD do, but it's not always what they WOULD do, because Pride is a very dangerous mine field. Then we have Jase, who from the moment he meets his baby girl is in utter love and becomes this big old softy with Faith in his arms. It is adorable to read his interaction with her, trying to make her laugh, just talking to her, or sleeping on the couch with her tucked under his chin. If that doesn't make Fallon melt into a puddle for him.. she is crazy! Oh, and I can't forget the bandmates and Sam, who all rally around and accept Fallon and Faith into the fold like they've always been family.
This book is laced with lots of Gracen Miller's fantastic story telling. I always enjoy her characters, along with the storyline, and the world she creates around them. She keeps her characters true to themselves, showcases their strengths and weaknesses in equal measure, and also allows them to show growth through what they go through. Let me tell you the HEAT in this book is fiery hot! Jase and Fallon literally burn up the pages of Lost In The Beat. I can't wait to read more about the bandmates, and from what I saw in this book, Keys might be next!!
I'd recommend this book for anyone that loves their rock gods with a snarky attitude, love for their family, and oozing sex appeal. So if you love Michelle Valentine, Terri Anne Browning, or Lauren Dane's Brown Sibling series, this is definitely a book and a series for you to read! ~ Reviewed by Chris