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Devil's Riff (Book 2 in Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance Series
Dean Ross doesn’t do love songs. Lead guitarist of global rock phenomenon Devil’s Halo, he lives by one rule on tour and off: one and done. Heartbreak at seventeen taught him happily-ever-after is a myth — and he’s made damn sure to never be the fool twice.
Enter Sadie Brooks, the razor-sharp photojournalist from Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo.
Her problem? Dean Ross.
He hates her lens. She hates his ego.
The band bus is small. The nights are long.
The chemistry? Combustible.
The more she invades his shadows, the more she becomes the only sound he can’t silence. Desire turns dangerous and the man who vowed never to fall, might just crash the hardest.
Enter Sadie Brooks, the razor-sharp photojournalist from Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo.
Her problem? Dean Ross.
He hates her lens. She hates his ego.
The band bus is small. The nights are long.
The chemistry? Combustible.
The more she invades his shadows, the more she becomes the only sound he can’t silence. Desire turns dangerous and the man who vowed never to fall, might just crash the hardest.
250 pages, Paperback
Published March 10, 2026
About the author
Michelle Windsor
126 books787 followersMichelle Windsor is the author of over a dozen steamy, contemporary romances filled with alpha males and even stronger females.. She has achieved both Amazon and Barnes & Noble International Best Seller status, and was awarded Best Contemporary Romance Writer by Passionate Plume Ink in 2019. Her first book, The Winning Bid, was nominated for the Summit Indie Book Awards by Metamorph Publishing in 2017, and continues to be her best-selling book to date.
Michelle is married with three grown children, and lives north of Boston in the type of suburban neighborhood you read about in sweet romance books. When she’s not working on another book, you can find her spending time with her husband, hanging out with her three sisters, or snuggled up with her three cats, yes three, watching a movie or reading a book.
Michelle is married with three grown children, and lives north of Boston in the type of suburban neighborhood you read about in sweet romance books. When she’s not working on another book, you can find her spending time with her husband, hanging out with her three sisters, or snuggled up with her three cats, yes three, watching a movie or reading a book.
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March 13, 2026
4 stars
A grumpy guitarist, a sharp‑eyed photojournalist, and enough tour‑bus tension to fog up every window from here to eternity.
Devil’s Riff gives you exactly what you want from a rockstar romance — heat, ego, emotional bruises, and two people who absolutely should not be trapped in small spaces together… and yet absolutely are. Dean Ross is the classic “I don’t do love songs, feelings, or anything that might resemble vulnerability” rock god. One heartbreak at seventeen and the man has been living on a strict diet of one‑nightstands and emotional distance ever since.
Enter Sadie Brooks, the photojournalist who is supposed to capture the soul of Devil’s Halo — and instead immediately captures Dean’s last functioning nerve. She’s sharp, observant, and absolutely not here to be charmed by a man who thinks eyeliner and a guitar solo count as personality. Their dynamic is instant friction: she hates his ego, he hates her lens, and the chemistry between them is basically a live wire.
The setup is delicious:
• Two months on tour
• One cramped bus
• Zero personal space
• And a man who swore he’d never fall again slowly losing that battle every time she looks at him
Dean’s unravelling is the best part — the way Sadie worms her way into the shadows he’s been hiding behind for years, the way she becomes the one sound he can’t drown out with noise, women, or guitar riffs. Their banter is sharp, their tension is combustible, and when things finally tip from “I hate you” to “I hate how much I want you,” it’s the kind of payoff that makes you grin like an idiot.
It’s steamy, emotional, and full of that backstage‑romance chaos that keeps you flipping pages. The only reason this lands at a solid four stars instead of a full five is that it leans into familiar tropes — but honestly? It does them well. It’s hot, it’s messy, it’s addictive, and it leaves you wanting the next book immediately.
A grumpy guitarist, a sharp‑eyed photojournalist, and enough tour‑bus tension to fog up every window from here to eternity.
Devil’s Riff gives you exactly what you want from a rockstar romance — heat, ego, emotional bruises, and two people who absolutely should not be trapped in small spaces together… and yet absolutely are. Dean Ross is the classic “I don’t do love songs, feelings, or anything that might resemble vulnerability” rock god. One heartbreak at seventeen and the man has been living on a strict diet of one‑nightstands and emotional distance ever since.
Enter Sadie Brooks, the photojournalist who is supposed to capture the soul of Devil’s Halo — and instead immediately captures Dean’s last functioning nerve. She’s sharp, observant, and absolutely not here to be charmed by a man who thinks eyeliner and a guitar solo count as personality. Their dynamic is instant friction: she hates his ego, he hates her lens, and the chemistry between them is basically a live wire.
The setup is delicious:
• Two months on tour
• One cramped bus
• Zero personal space
• And a man who swore he’d never fall again slowly losing that battle every time she looks at him
Dean’s unravelling is the best part — the way Sadie worms her way into the shadows he’s been hiding behind for years, the way she becomes the one sound he can’t drown out with noise, women, or guitar riffs. Their banter is sharp, their tension is combustible, and when things finally tip from “I hate you” to “I hate how much I want you,” it’s the kind of payoff that makes you grin like an idiot.
It’s steamy, emotional, and full of that backstage‑romance chaos that keeps you flipping pages. The only reason this lands at a solid four stars instead of a full five is that it leans into familiar tropes — but honestly? It does them well. It’s hot, it’s messy, it’s addictive, and it leaves you wanting the next book immediately.
March 10, 2026
Not safe ⚠️⚠️ ⚠️
On page BJ from a skank and H screws another in attempt to deny his feelings for the h. no worries though, our pathetic lady see it, is hurt but brushes it off.🙄 Still pants after him discreetly. trying to "heal" him so she constantly takes his verbal jabs and his throwing ow in her face.
first time they slept together, not too long after his hookup, he took off right away. doormat accepts shitty behavior and later his "I can't promise forever". Bleh, I don't even believe in the hea. he spent more time, lashing out and sleeping with others while she is a glutton for punishment. Also, the root of it all. dead ex he never sought therapy for or barely discuss. I'm not sure he ever healed in the end, the damage was severe. The h was just the stubborn band aid that refused to be tossed away 🤷♀️
We get the abysmal ily exchange in the epilogue. About as exciting as watching paint dry. 😤
On page BJ from a skank and H screws another in attempt to deny his feelings for the h. no worries though, our pathetic lady see it, is hurt but brushes it off.🙄 Still pants after him discreetly. trying to "heal" him so she constantly takes his verbal jabs and his throwing ow in her face.
first time they slept together, not too long after his hookup, he took off right away. doormat accepts shitty behavior and later his "I can't promise forever". Bleh, I don't even believe in the hea. he spent more time, lashing out and sleeping with others while she is a glutton for punishment. Also, the root of it all. dead ex he never sought therapy for or barely discuss. I'm not sure he ever healed in the end, the damage was severe. The h was just the stubborn band aid that refused to be tossed away 🤷♀️
We get the abysmal ily exchange in the epilogue. About as exciting as watching paint dry. 😤
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2026
Devil’s Riff by Michelle Windsor
5 Star Review
The lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo, Dean Ross, is one moody and broody guy. After losing the love of his life at seventeen, he has sworn of relationships. He is a one night stand kind of guy.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist hired to shadow the band and get the behind the scenes story. The side of rock life that isn’t usually reported. Her only goal is to get the job done without finding herself wrapped up with a sexy band member.
Michelle Windsor’s writing is spot on, realistic, and drug me into the story from the first time Sadie stepped onto the bus. This enemies to lovers plot is a slow burn that left me wanting more. The emotional tension throughout is so thick that you could literally cut it with a knife. I am only sad that I didn’t read the prior book first. I will be reading it now and waiting anxiously for the third. Great Rock Star read!
5 Star Review
The lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo, Dean Ross, is one moody and broody guy. After losing the love of his life at seventeen, he has sworn of relationships. He is a one night stand kind of guy.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist hired to shadow the band and get the behind the scenes story. The side of rock life that isn’t usually reported. Her only goal is to get the job done without finding herself wrapped up with a sexy band member.
Michelle Windsor’s writing is spot on, realistic, and drug me into the story from the first time Sadie stepped onto the bus. This enemies to lovers plot is a slow burn that left me wanting more. The emotional tension throughout is so thick that you could literally cut it with a knife. I am only sad that I didn’t read the prior book first. I will be reading it now and waiting anxiously for the third. Great Rock Star read!
January 30, 2026
A fabulous addition to the Devil’s Halo series and dare I say, even better than book one? The tension between Dean and Sadie was so angst filled it had me gripping my Kindle for dear life. I loved that Michelle Windsor stepped outside the usual rockstar romance formula! The story felt fresh, grounded, and emotionally raw and the characters were deeply relatable and achingly real.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Dean Ross, the lead guitarist for Devil's Muse, lives by one rule: One and done! Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist on tour with the band, to capture their story through the camera lens. What follows is a slow burn romance you're sure to love. Michelle brings us phenomenal characters and a storyline that you can't put down. I'm loving this series and I can't wait for more.
Review of advance copy
Dean Ross doesn’t do love songs. Lead guitarist of global rock phenomenon Devil’s Halo, he lives by one rule on tour and off: one and done. Heartbreak at seventeen taught him happily-ever-after is a myth — and he’s made damn sure to never be the fool twice.
Enter Sadie Brooks, the razor-sharp photojournalist from Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo.
Her problem? Dean Ross.
He hates her lens. She hates his ego.
The band bus is small. The nights are long.
The chemistry? Combustible.
The more she invades his shadows, the more she becomes the only sound he can’t silence. Desire turns dangerous and the man who vowed never to fall, might
just crash the hardest.
Tropes: Lead Guitarist, Global Rock Band, Tour, Heartbreak, Photojournalist, Ego, Small Bus, Long Nights, Combustible Chemistry, Invades MMCs Shadows, FMC can’t be Silenced, Desire turns Dangerous, Slow-Burn, Enemies-to-Lovers, Angst, Past Trauma, Rockstar Romance, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Edgy Romance Vibes, High Emotional Tension, Strong Chemistry with Bite, Darker Atmospheric Love Story, Bad Boy.
Devil’s Riff is the 2nd book in the Devil’s Halo series by Michelle Windsor.
I fell in love with Michelle Windsor’s writing when I read the 1st book in this series Devil’s Muse and as soon as I finished that book, I was so excited for Devil’s Riff. As someone who loves music, I love any book that has anything to do with music, so of course the Rockstar genre is right up my ally and I have loved everyone of the books in this genre that I’ve gotten my hands on so far, but Michelle Windsor’s Devil’s Halo series has to be one of my favorites to date.
Devil’s Riff is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, angsty, rockstar romance that I promise you will have you running for a cold shower by the time you’ve read the last word.
This book honestly is another home run for Michelle. From the very beginning you can feel the tension, and it’s thick enough you could almost feel it pressing down on your shoulders like a physical weight. I often found myself holding onto my kindle for dear life while I was reading. I promise you, this book will put your heart in a vice and shatter it over and over again before putting it back together again all while filling your heart with hope, love, and joy.
Dean: he is the lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo. He is super broody with this extra side of morose. After getting his heart shattered at seventeen, he has decided that there’s no such thing as true love and that there’s no such thing as a HEA for him. Now he’s just a one and done man. He has built up walls around him to keep anyone from getting too close to him. He’s wounded, has his scars and keeps the door to his heart closed and locked tight to keep anyone from getting too close to him and he doesn’t let anyone into his life easily.
Sadie: she’s our camera girl, our photojournalist. She’s on assignment with Devil’s Halo to capture the bands story, she’s trying to capture the heart and soul of the band. Very quickly Sadie realizes that she’s falling for Dean and more than that she realizes that that comes with the risk of getting not only hurt but it comes with the risk of getting burned badly. But even that knowledge can’t keep Sadie from avoiding the magnetic pull towards Dean.
I have found that Michelle has this incredible talent to develop characters that feel so real and all the emotions are so incredibly raw and relatable. I fell in love with this world that she’s created for this series and all the characters she’s created so far. While each of the books in this series are standalones, I do recommend reading them in order to get a better feel for the timeline and all the characters that you’re going to meet.
The slow-burn was slow and perfect, the angst, banter, push and pull, the fighting and the connection, and the spice, the spice was so perfect. And watching Dean’s walls slowly crumble… I loved each and every moment of this slow-burn. And I admit I did shed some tears at the end. And I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this phenomenal series.
I have to say that just like Devil’s Muse I have to recommend this book. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. This is a home-run of a book and an out of this world series. I can’t wait to read the 3rd book in this series.
My favorite quote from this book was:
“I’ve been pretending people don’t exist since before you learned how to take a lens cap off.”
Enter Sadie Brooks, the razor-sharp photojournalist from Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo.
Her problem? Dean Ross.
He hates her lens. She hates his ego.
The band bus is small. The nights are long.
The chemistry? Combustible.
The more she invades his shadows, the more she becomes the only sound he can’t silence. Desire turns dangerous and the man who vowed never to fall, might
just crash the hardest.
Tropes: Lead Guitarist, Global Rock Band, Tour, Heartbreak, Photojournalist, Ego, Small Bus, Long Nights, Combustible Chemistry, Invades MMCs Shadows, FMC can’t be Silenced, Desire turns Dangerous, Slow-Burn, Enemies-to-Lovers, Angst, Past Trauma, Rockstar Romance, Forced Proximity, Found Family, Edgy Romance Vibes, High Emotional Tension, Strong Chemistry with Bite, Darker Atmospheric Love Story, Bad Boy.
Devil’s Riff is the 2nd book in the Devil’s Halo series by Michelle Windsor.
I fell in love with Michelle Windsor’s writing when I read the 1st book in this series Devil’s Muse and as soon as I finished that book, I was so excited for Devil’s Riff. As someone who loves music, I love any book that has anything to do with music, so of course the Rockstar genre is right up my ally and I have loved everyone of the books in this genre that I’ve gotten my hands on so far, but Michelle Windsor’s Devil’s Halo series has to be one of my favorites to date.
Devil’s Riff is a slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers, angsty, rockstar romance that I promise you will have you running for a cold shower by the time you’ve read the last word.
This book honestly is another home run for Michelle. From the very beginning you can feel the tension, and it’s thick enough you could almost feel it pressing down on your shoulders like a physical weight. I often found myself holding onto my kindle for dear life while I was reading. I promise you, this book will put your heart in a vice and shatter it over and over again before putting it back together again all while filling your heart with hope, love, and joy.
Dean: he is the lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo. He is super broody with this extra side of morose. After getting his heart shattered at seventeen, he has decided that there’s no such thing as true love and that there’s no such thing as a HEA for him. Now he’s just a one and done man. He has built up walls around him to keep anyone from getting too close to him. He’s wounded, has his scars and keeps the door to his heart closed and locked tight to keep anyone from getting too close to him and he doesn’t let anyone into his life easily.
Sadie: she’s our camera girl, our photojournalist. She’s on assignment with Devil’s Halo to capture the bands story, she’s trying to capture the heart and soul of the band. Very quickly Sadie realizes that she’s falling for Dean and more than that she realizes that that comes with the risk of getting not only hurt but it comes with the risk of getting burned badly. But even that knowledge can’t keep Sadie from avoiding the magnetic pull towards Dean.
I have found that Michelle has this incredible talent to develop characters that feel so real and all the emotions are so incredibly raw and relatable. I fell in love with this world that she’s created for this series and all the characters she’s created so far. While each of the books in this series are standalones, I do recommend reading them in order to get a better feel for the timeline and all the characters that you’re going to meet.
The slow-burn was slow and perfect, the angst, banter, push and pull, the fighting and the connection, and the spice, the spice was so perfect. And watching Dean’s walls slowly crumble… I loved each and every moment of this slow-burn. And I admit I did shed some tears at the end. And I am eagerly awaiting the next book in this phenomenal series.
I have to say that just like Devil’s Muse I have to recommend this book. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. This is a home-run of a book and an out of this world series. I can’t wait to read the 3rd book in this series.
My favorite quote from this book was:
“I’ve been pretending people don’t exist since before you learned how to take a lens cap off.”
March 12, 2026
3 - 3.5 Stars
‘ “You keep looking at me,” he continues softly. “Side stage. Backstage.” He pauses, stares directly at me. “Right now.”
“That’s my job,” I sputter.
“Bull----.” He takes a couple steps closer. Too close. Not close enough.
“I see everything, Sadie.” His voice drops, low and private. “And I know when someone’s looking like they want something they shouldn’t have.”
Heat flashes through me so fast I’m sure he can see it. “You’re drunk.”
“And you’re deflecting.”
A feral grin decorates his face. We stand there, breathing the same stupid air, charged and crackling and stupid.
Then he leans in, just enough that his breath brushes my cheek, his voice a wicked slide down my spine. “You think I don’t know you want me to touch you?”
My knees actually go weak.
I hate him.
I hate him.
I hate how much I want him.
I lift my chin, refusing to back up even though my heartbeat is turning into a damn drum solo. “You don’t know anything about what I want.”
Another smirk. Slower this time. Meaner. Hungrier. “No?” He squints, taking another step, eliminating any space that was between us…’
Devil’s Riff is the second book in the Devil’s Halo Rockstar Romance series by Michelle Windsor which delivers all the high-voltage energy you’d expect from a rockstar romance - with plenty of angsty backstage drama, sizzling chemistry, and emotional tension.
This is a series of standalones, as each instalment focuses on a different member of the ‘Devil’s Halo’ rock band. This time it is Dean Ross’s turn – he is the lead guitarist from the band – and tensions on the band bus are set to rise when Sadie Brooks, photojournalist, joins the tour. She has an assignment to capture the soul of the band while they are on tour. He is not happy to come under her lens. Sparks fly. There is all the forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers vibes … and so the tour gets heated.
Not having read any of her other work/s before, I really wasn’t sure what I could expect from one of Michelle Windsor’s stories – but I do love a great rockstar romance, and this promised to deliver all the rocking goodness that I enjoy – so I eagerly dove in. I found Ms. Windsor’s writing style to be quite engaging and easy to sink into, and the music-world setting felt authentic enough to pull me into all the chaos of tour life.
That said, while the premise is enticing, there were moments where I really disliked Dean, his attitude, egotistical-ness, and chip on the shoulder vibe at times made me mad and really frustrated – and even in the end I am still a little miffed with him. The romance had all the sparks, but there were so many angsty dramas that I found myself being pulled out of the story in frustration.
But maybe that’s on me – so if you’re in the mood for a super angsty, steamy, fast-paced rockstar escape, then this just might be what you are looking for.
I am interested in reading the other books in the series to ‘meet’ the other band members properly, and to see if my personal issues with this instalment, or this theme and ‘vibe’, carries through to the other books, or not.
The series consists of:
-Devil’s Muse (Book #1)
-Devil’s Riff (Book #2)
-Devil’s Beat (Book #3 – releasing in April 2026)
-Devil’s Bass (Book #4 – release date still to come)
Happy Reading…
‘ “You keep looking at me,” he continues softly. “Side stage. Backstage.” He pauses, stares directly at me. “Right now.”
“That’s my job,” I sputter.
“Bull----.” He takes a couple steps closer. Too close. Not close enough.
“I see everything, Sadie.” His voice drops, low and private. “And I know when someone’s looking like they want something they shouldn’t have.”
Heat flashes through me so fast I’m sure he can see it. “You’re drunk.”
“And you’re deflecting.”
A feral grin decorates his face. We stand there, breathing the same stupid air, charged and crackling and stupid.
Then he leans in, just enough that his breath brushes my cheek, his voice a wicked slide down my spine. “You think I don’t know you want me to touch you?”
My knees actually go weak.
I hate him.
I hate him.
I hate how much I want him.
I lift my chin, refusing to back up even though my heartbeat is turning into a damn drum solo. “You don’t know anything about what I want.”
Another smirk. Slower this time. Meaner. Hungrier. “No?” He squints, taking another step, eliminating any space that was between us…’
Devil’s Riff is the second book in the Devil’s Halo Rockstar Romance series by Michelle Windsor which delivers all the high-voltage energy you’d expect from a rockstar romance - with plenty of angsty backstage drama, sizzling chemistry, and emotional tension.
This is a series of standalones, as each instalment focuses on a different member of the ‘Devil’s Halo’ rock band. This time it is Dean Ross’s turn – he is the lead guitarist from the band – and tensions on the band bus are set to rise when Sadie Brooks, photojournalist, joins the tour. She has an assignment to capture the soul of the band while they are on tour. He is not happy to come under her lens. Sparks fly. There is all the forced proximity, enemies-to-lovers vibes … and so the tour gets heated.
Not having read any of her other work/s before, I really wasn’t sure what I could expect from one of Michelle Windsor’s stories – but I do love a great rockstar romance, and this promised to deliver all the rocking goodness that I enjoy – so I eagerly dove in. I found Ms. Windsor’s writing style to be quite engaging and easy to sink into, and the music-world setting felt authentic enough to pull me into all the chaos of tour life.
That said, while the premise is enticing, there were moments where I really disliked Dean, his attitude, egotistical-ness, and chip on the shoulder vibe at times made me mad and really frustrated – and even in the end I am still a little miffed with him. The romance had all the sparks, but there were so many angsty dramas that I found myself being pulled out of the story in frustration.
But maybe that’s on me – so if you’re in the mood for a super angsty, steamy, fast-paced rockstar escape, then this just might be what you are looking for.
I am interested in reading the other books in the series to ‘meet’ the other band members properly, and to see if my personal issues with this instalment, or this theme and ‘vibe’, carries through to the other books, or not.
The series consists of:
-Devil’s Muse (Book #1)
-Devil’s Riff (Book #2)
-Devil’s Beat (Book #3 – releasing in April 2026)
-Devil’s Bass (Book #4 – release date still to come)
Happy Reading…
March 23, 2026
Devil’s Riff is a slow-burning rockstar romance that pulls you straight into the chaos, emotion, and intensity of life on tour, and the complicated connection that forms in the middle of it.
Dean Ross is the lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo, living the classic rockstar lifestyle with no strings attached. He’s closed off, carrying the weight of his past, and avoids anything that even resembles a real emotional connection. But when Sadie Brooks joins the tour as a photographer assigned to capture the band’s raw, unfiltered life, everything starts to shift.
Sadie is focused, observant, and quietly strong. She sees more than what’s on the surface, not just of the band, but of Dean himself. And that’s exactly what unsettles him. The more time they spend together on the road, the harder it becomes to ignore the tension between them.
What really stood out to me was the push-and-pull dynamic between Dean and Sadie. Their relationship is messy, emotional, and at times frustrating, but in a way that feels intentional for the story being told. Dean isn’t your typical swoon-worthy lead right away; he’s guarded, flawed, and dealing with unresolved pain. Watching him slowly crack open, even when he resists it, adds depth to the romance.
The pacing leans into that slow burn, letting the tension build over time rather than rushing the connection. There’s a strong sense of atmosphere throughout the book, from tour life to backstage moments, which really helps immerse you in the rockstar world.
That said, this won’t be a perfect read for everyone. The angst, emotional distance, and push-pull behavior may feel frustrating at times, especially if you prefer more straightforward romance arcs. But if you enjoy emotionally charged stories with flawed characters and gradual character growth, this one delivers.
Overall, Devil’s Riff is a moody, angsty rockstar romance with strong chemistry, emotional tension, and a slow unraveling of two guarded hearts.
Dean Ross is the lead guitarist of Devil’s Halo, living the classic rockstar lifestyle with no strings attached. He’s closed off, carrying the weight of his past, and avoids anything that even resembles a real emotional connection. But when Sadie Brooks joins the tour as a photographer assigned to capture the band’s raw, unfiltered life, everything starts to shift.
Sadie is focused, observant, and quietly strong. She sees more than what’s on the surface, not just of the band, but of Dean himself. And that’s exactly what unsettles him. The more time they spend together on the road, the harder it becomes to ignore the tension between them.
What really stood out to me was the push-and-pull dynamic between Dean and Sadie. Their relationship is messy, emotional, and at times frustrating, but in a way that feels intentional for the story being told. Dean isn’t your typical swoon-worthy lead right away; he’s guarded, flawed, and dealing with unresolved pain. Watching him slowly crack open, even when he resists it, adds depth to the romance.
The pacing leans into that slow burn, letting the tension build over time rather than rushing the connection. There’s a strong sense of atmosphere throughout the book, from tour life to backstage moments, which really helps immerse you in the rockstar world.
That said, this won’t be a perfect read for everyone. The angst, emotional distance, and push-pull behavior may feel frustrating at times, especially if you prefer more straightforward romance arcs. But if you enjoy emotionally charged stories with flawed characters and gradual character growth, this one delivers.
Overall, Devil’s Riff is a moody, angsty rockstar romance with strong chemistry, emotional tension, and a slow unraveling of two guarded hearts.
March 24, 2026
Devil’s Riff by Michelle Windsor combines all the best elements in a dark romance – emotional chaos, magnetic chemistry, and characters who feel just a little too dangerous. If you are looking to get pulled in and pulled under than this is one you definitely need to pick up. What I enjoyed most was the emotional charge of the book. The dark, moody energy ran as an undercurrent through the story, heightening every encounter, and just wouldn’t let me go. The tension between Dean and Sadie was off the charts, and the push-pull dynamic really kept me page-turning long into the night. Dean and Sadie’s story was definitely not light and fluffy, it was full of angst, hot passion-filled nights, complicated feelings, and for someone like me who loves edgier reads, kept me engaged from beginning til the last page.
Dean and Sadie, on their own, were standouts for me. They felt messy, broken, layered like onions, and emotionally real, which made the story so much more engaging. I am someone who enjoys my romance reads when the characters are someone I can relate to, flaws and all, and let me tell you, Devil’s Riff does just that. Michelle Windsor’s writing style also helped make the story so addictive. The pacing kept me turning pages, and the emotional intensity made it easy to stay connected to what the characters were going through. It’s one of those books that creates a strong mood, and if you enjoy stories that feel dramatic, passionate, and immersive, this one will likely work for you.
Overall, Devil’s Riff is a captivating read for a dark romance lover, especially if you want the book to leave its mark on you long after the last page. While this is the second book in a series, you can read them separately, as I did, but I can’t wait to go back and pick up the whole series to read it again.
Dean and Sadie, on their own, were standouts for me. They felt messy, broken, layered like onions, and emotionally real, which made the story so much more engaging. I am someone who enjoys my romance reads when the characters are someone I can relate to, flaws and all, and let me tell you, Devil’s Riff does just that. Michelle Windsor’s writing style also helped make the story so addictive. The pacing kept me turning pages, and the emotional intensity made it easy to stay connected to what the characters were going through. It’s one of those books that creates a strong mood, and if you enjoy stories that feel dramatic, passionate, and immersive, this one will likely work for you.
Overall, Devil’s Riff is a captivating read for a dark romance lover, especially if you want the book to leave its mark on you long after the last page. While this is the second book in a series, you can read them separately, as I did, but I can’t wait to go back and pick up the whole series to read it again.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“I’ve been pretending people don’t exist since before you learned how to take a lens cap off.”
This slow burn, enemies to lovers, extremely angsty, rockstar romance will have you fanning yourself by the end.
This was a fabulous addition to Devil's halo series!! Another win from Michelle Windsor! The tension is so thick in this you can cut it with a knife. Had me gripping my phone for dear life while reading. This one squeezes your heart and makes it break but at the same time also fills it with hope.
Dean- our lead guitarist MMC. Super broody. With an extra side of broody. He is a one an done kind of man due to his past. He's wounded and keeps the door closed on letting anyone in.
Sadie- our camera girl FMC. She's on the tour to capture the bands story. She knows falling for Dean comes with a risk of getting burned but can't quite seem to stop that magnetic pull to him.
When Michelle writes these characters she has this incredible ability to make them feel so real and the emotions are always so incredibly raw and relatable. I love the world that's been created with this series and have loved every single character thus far. While this is a standalone I do recommend reading Devils muse first to get a better feel for the timeline, and characters!
This burned perfectly. Slow, angsty, banter, push and pull fighting that connection.. the spice was perfection having all the walls slowly crumble... I thoroughly loved every second of this! I might of shed of some tears at the ending 🥹 I can't wait for the next one!
✔️Slow burn
✔️Enemies to lovers
✔️Super angsty
✔️Lead guitarist
✔️Past trauma
✔️Rockstar romance
✔️Forced proximity
✔️Found family
Thank you for my ARC! I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
This slow burn, enemies to lovers, extremely angsty, rockstar romance will have you fanning yourself by the end.
This was a fabulous addition to Devil's halo series!! Another win from Michelle Windsor! The tension is so thick in this you can cut it with a knife. Had me gripping my phone for dear life while reading. This one squeezes your heart and makes it break but at the same time also fills it with hope.
Dean- our lead guitarist MMC. Super broody. With an extra side of broody. He is a one an done kind of man due to his past. He's wounded and keeps the door closed on letting anyone in.
Sadie- our camera girl FMC. She's on the tour to capture the bands story. She knows falling for Dean comes with a risk of getting burned but can't quite seem to stop that magnetic pull to him.
When Michelle writes these characters she has this incredible ability to make them feel so real and the emotions are always so incredibly raw and relatable. I love the world that's been created with this series and have loved every single character thus far. While this is a standalone I do recommend reading Devils muse first to get a better feel for the timeline, and characters!
This burned perfectly. Slow, angsty, banter, push and pull fighting that connection.. the spice was perfection having all the walls slowly crumble... I thoroughly loved every second of this! I might of shed of some tears at the ending 🥹 I can't wait for the next one!
✔️Slow burn
✔️Enemies to lovers
✔️Super angsty
✔️Lead guitarist
✔️Past trauma
✔️Rockstar romance
✔️Forced proximity
✔️Found family
Thank you for my ARC! I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
March 21, 2026
Dean Ross is a kick a## lead guitarist of the global rock band Devil's Halo, he has girls dropping everything for him and he as a red blooded male is up for the challenge but he has a rule one and done. When in she walks a woman who is attached to the group for the two month tour to document all the behind and in front action through the lens of her camera, Sadie Brooks.
As he gets to see her work and interact, Dean is scared this woman can see through into his soul and things he has buried for a long-time.
Sadie is assigned to cover the band Devil's Halo and is excited to pursue this assignment but when she steps into the arena her eyes and body is drawn to the grumpy guitarist Dean Ross. As the tour goes on she discovers there is hidden heartbreak and feels drawn to the guitarist and although her assignment is to get into the soul of the band, can see also see into the soul of this man who is in her head and want more of.
This is the second book within the series and can be read as a stand alone story. The chemistry between these two characters is brilliant with a little angst included has you engaged and ready to delve into the world of rock and roll. With the tight spaces and push and pull with these characters has you turning the pages to find out what happens.
Dean has had heartbreak but with his shut off attitude and slow thaw of his attraction to Sadie is great to read, with him slowing showing his vulnerability when Sadie is the only one he feels can see straight through to his heart. Sadie and his push and pull of hate and then attraction jumps off the page and is a brilliant work of words and story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and will go back and read the first instalment to this series and other books.
As he gets to see her work and interact, Dean is scared this woman can see through into his soul and things he has buried for a long-time.
Sadie is assigned to cover the band Devil's Halo and is excited to pursue this assignment but when she steps into the arena her eyes and body is drawn to the grumpy guitarist Dean Ross. As the tour goes on she discovers there is hidden heartbreak and feels drawn to the guitarist and although her assignment is to get into the soul of the band, can see also see into the soul of this man who is in her head and want more of.
This is the second book within the series and can be read as a stand alone story. The chemistry between these two characters is brilliant with a little angst included has you engaged and ready to delve into the world of rock and roll. With the tight spaces and push and pull with these characters has you turning the pages to find out what happens.
Dean has had heartbreak but with his shut off attitude and slow thaw of his attraction to Sadie is great to read, with him slowing showing his vulnerability when Sadie is the only one he feels can see straight through to his heart. Sadie and his push and pull of hate and then attraction jumps off the page and is a brilliant work of words and story.
This is the first book I have read by this author and will go back and read the first instalment to this series and other books.
March 17, 2026
I am SO glad I stumbled across this! The story is ah-maz-ing!! It has been a while since I have read a rock band book. They are so full of angst, drama and they feel heavy. This one encompasses that and more! We get to see that rock gods are more than just what you see on the stage. They are just as human as you and me. They are scared, worried and know how to hide what they don’t want anyone to see. That being said this one has that “family” feel to it. These boys really love and care for each other which is delightful. I also enjoyed all the ribbing of each other because that made me laugh.
I loved not just the two MC but the rest of the band as well! They bicker, argue and laugh with and at each other which brings a lighthearted feel to the story. I enjoyed how these two MC worked around each other and slowly became open to more. I mean that almost kiss in the elevator….H-O-T!
The story is woven together perfectly. It hangs on to me and takes me along for the ride. Smooth transitions that make me keep reading late into the night.
I have not read the first book in the series and feel this is a good standalone but probably better reading them all. This is a first time author for me as well. I really love how the story is put together(pulling feelings from the character as well as the reader).
I am eagerly awaiting for the next in the series as Mikey has met his match in Quinn. He was so gobsmacked when she showed up he struggled to be his usual suave self. I cracked up while she continued to mess with him knowing his reaction to her.
I loved not just the two MC but the rest of the band as well! They bicker, argue and laugh with and at each other which brings a lighthearted feel to the story. I enjoyed how these two MC worked around each other and slowly became open to more. I mean that almost kiss in the elevator….H-O-T!
The story is woven together perfectly. It hangs on to me and takes me along for the ride. Smooth transitions that make me keep reading late into the night.
I have not read the first book in the series and feel this is a good standalone but probably better reading them all. This is a first time author for me as well. I really love how the story is put together(pulling feelings from the character as well as the reader).
I am eagerly awaiting for the next in the series as Mikey has met his match in Quinn. He was so gobsmacked when she showed up he struggled to be his usual suave self. I cracked up while she continued to mess with him knowing his reaction to her.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Book Trope: Rocker bad boy, slow burn,
Dean Ross is the guitarist for Devil’s Halo rock band. They are currently traveling the US for the tour. He's always been a womanizer, never having more than just a hook up at every city. But, when he meets Sadie and is around her on the bus, and throughout the tour, he can't seem to stay away from her. Dean was hurt when he was younger, and stay away from anything that involves feelings now. But with Sadie he can't stay away. Dean is worried about what Sadie may / may not print about the band in the magazine. He doesn't want her to show them in a bad light. Dean isn’t cold and unfeeling. He’s wounded. He doesn’t avoid feelings because he doesn’t have them. He avoids them because he has too many.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist, who was sent by Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo. She has feelings towards Dean, but knows she needs to stay away from him. But can they stay away from each other? Sadie takes pictures of Dean but when she goes to look through the pictures at the end of each venue she can't bring herself to 'print' Dean's pictures, she moves them into her private folders.
I did receive a free ARC Copy of this book. I am freely leaving a honest book review.
Dean Ross is the guitarist for Devil’s Halo rock band. They are currently traveling the US for the tour. He's always been a womanizer, never having more than just a hook up at every city. But, when he meets Sadie and is around her on the bus, and throughout the tour, he can't seem to stay away from her. Dean was hurt when he was younger, and stay away from anything that involves feelings now. But with Sadie he can't stay away. Dean is worried about what Sadie may / may not print about the band in the magazine. He doesn't want her to show them in a bad light. Dean isn’t cold and unfeeling. He’s wounded. He doesn’t avoid feelings because he doesn’t have them. He avoids them because he has too many.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist, who was sent by Amped Music assigned to shadow the band for two unfiltered months. Her job? Capture the soul of Devil’s Halo. She has feelings towards Dean, but knows she needs to stay away from him. But can they stay away from each other? Sadie takes pictures of Dean but when she goes to look through the pictures at the end of each venue she can't bring herself to 'print' Dean's pictures, she moves them into her private folders.
I did receive a free ARC Copy of this book. I am freely leaving a honest book review.
March 20, 2026
5 out of 5 Stars
Devil's Riff (Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance #2) by Michelle Windsor
This is the first book I've read by the author. Devil's Riff is the second book in the Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance series, but can be read as a standalone. I'm going to be reading the other books in this series hoping to catch Dean and Sadie.
Sadie is told to join the Devil's Halo band on their tour to capture the behind the scenes and all the in between moments. When she meets Dean Ross he is an arrogant jerk. Then she starts to see him and she starts falling for him. Then she tells him this: “I’m just asking you to keep choosing me, in the small ways. The daily ways. The ways that actually count.”
Dean doesn't let people get close unless you're part of the band. So when the photographer joins them on their bus he is irritated. He doesn't want her in his space. Then they get stuck behind an accident and it triggers Dean. Sadie joined him when he left the bus and just let her presence be known. He finally admits to himself that he has feelings for her. He tells her this: "I don’t want to lose something good because someone else is scared of it. I don’t want to wake up ten years from now realizing I protected everything except the thing that mattered.”
Devil's Riff (Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance #2) by Michelle Windsor
This is the first book I've read by the author. Devil's Riff is the second book in the Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance series, but can be read as a standalone. I'm going to be reading the other books in this series hoping to catch Dean and Sadie.
Sadie is told to join the Devil's Halo band on their tour to capture the behind the scenes and all the in between moments. When she meets Dean Ross he is an arrogant jerk. Then she starts to see him and she starts falling for him. Then she tells him this: “I’m just asking you to keep choosing me, in the small ways. The daily ways. The ways that actually count.”
Dean doesn't let people get close unless you're part of the band. So when the photographer joins them on their bus he is irritated. He doesn't want her in his space. Then they get stuck behind an accident and it triggers Dean. Sadie joined him when he left the bus and just let her presence be known. He finally admits to himself that he has feelings for her. He tells her this: "I don’t want to lose something good because someone else is scared of it. I don’t want to wake up ten years from now realizing I protected everything except the thing that mattered.”
March 12, 2026
I'm really becoming a rock star romance fan through Michelle! These characters are great - snarky, broody, sassy, and yet tender and caring when needed. You cannot expect someone with a tragic past and current rock style life to change overnight, so I appreciate the slow process of Dean trying to choose a different path, but it still is infuriating to have the FMC go through the roller coaster it takes to find a HEA. My only wish for an additional epilogue is to see what Sadie's career still looks like - she followed Devil's Halo for a job, so will she continue to take traveling assignments, or change career paths? Maybe more will be revealed in the next book, and I can't wait for it, as I'm sure the banter will be even better! Favorite part of the book that made me lol: “So, tell me all about why you love drumming.” He visibly panics. “I, uh, like to bang things.”
I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review.
My rating system:
5=will read again
4=recommend to everyone
3=recommend to anyone liking that particular writing style/trope
2=do not recommend
1=DNF
I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review.
My rating system:
5=will read again
4=recommend to everyone
3=recommend to anyone liking that particular writing style/trope
2=do not recommend
1=DNF
March 23, 2026
This is the second book in the Devil’s Halo Rockstar Romance series. Even though it is part of a series each book focuses on a different member of the band so it can be read as a standalone. Having said that I will be going back to read the first one and reading the ones that follow. This is Dean and Sadie’s story.
Sadie has been hired to join Devil’s Halo on tour to capture the soul of the band. What she doesn’t expect is to capture the heart and eye of the grumpy guitarist Dean.
Dean has suffered trauma in his past when his love was killed. Since then he has sworn never to let anyone get close again. So when I feisty photographer comes into his life his walls are so high no one can breech them or so he thought.
The more time they spend together the closer they get, as pasts are revealed and guards are let down could this be the opportunity Dean has been looking for to let someone in again or will the fear stop them both from taking a risk.
This story was really good and I was captivated by Dean and Sadie’s story. It was beautiful watching both of them lose all their walls and armour and embrace the chance of love again.
Sadie has been hired to join Devil’s Halo on tour to capture the soul of the band. What she doesn’t expect is to capture the heart and eye of the grumpy guitarist Dean.
Dean has suffered trauma in his past when his love was killed. Since then he has sworn never to let anyone get close again. So when I feisty photographer comes into his life his walls are so high no one can breech them or so he thought.
The more time they spend together the closer they get, as pasts are revealed and guards are let down could this be the opportunity Dean has been looking for to let someone in again or will the fear stop them both from taking a risk.
This story was really good and I was captivated by Dean and Sadie’s story. It was beautiful watching both of them lose all their walls and armour and embrace the chance of love again.
March 25, 2026
Devil's Riff (Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance Series) by Michelle Windsor.
4 of 5 Stars.
This enjoyable enemies to lovers rockstar romance had plenty of slow burn chemistry, angst and drama, which kept me hooked throughout. Following a heartbreak lead guitarist for Devil’s Halo, Dean Ross lives by one rule ‘one and done’. Then he meets photojournalist from Amped Music Sadie, who is spending two months shadowing them on tour. Their chemistry is instant and only grows as they spend very long nights together, on the very small band bus. However, Dean is determined not to fall for Sadie and she hates his ego, but neither can deny their attraction to one another. I love a forced proximity romance and you could really feel the tension between Dean and Sadie. Their chemistry sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I loved how their relationship was a slow burn one and developed throughout the story. I liked having both Dean and Sadie’s POV as it made me feel engaged with both characters. I was fully immersed in the Devil’s Halo world, and I look forward to reading the other band members story in this addictive series.
4 of 5 Stars.
This enjoyable enemies to lovers rockstar romance had plenty of slow burn chemistry, angst and drama, which kept me hooked throughout. Following a heartbreak lead guitarist for Devil’s Halo, Dean Ross lives by one rule ‘one and done’. Then he meets photojournalist from Amped Music Sadie, who is spending two months shadowing them on tour. Their chemistry is instant and only grows as they spend very long nights together, on the very small band bus. However, Dean is determined not to fall for Sadie and she hates his ego, but neither can deny their attraction to one another. I love a forced proximity romance and you could really feel the tension between Dean and Sadie. Their chemistry sizzled off the page and led to some steamy scenes. I loved how their relationship was a slow burn one and developed throughout the story. I liked having both Dean and Sadie’s POV as it made me feel engaged with both characters. I was fully immersed in the Devil’s Halo world, and I look forward to reading the other band members story in this addictive series.
March 14, 2026
I have read a few books from this amazing author and she always knows how to keep you on your toes. This is the second book of the very addictive Devils Halo series. You could read this book as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I love a good rockstar romance but this story exceeded my expectations. You will fall in love with these characters right from the start. I could not put this book down until the end. I can’t wait to read the next book in this amazing series.
Dean Ross is the lead guitarist of the epic band called Devils Halo. He has friends, money, and lots and lots of women. Dean will never give his heart to anyone ever after he had his heart broken when he was young. He is loving life until he meets the very beautiful Sadie Brooks. There is something about he just can’t get over. He tries to stay away but she is now on tour with them for a couple of months. Dean starts to get to know Sadie and feelings start to grow. Will Dean find the love of his life or will he be heartbroken once again?
Dean Ross is the lead guitarist of the epic band called Devils Halo. He has friends, money, and lots and lots of women. Dean will never give his heart to anyone ever after he had his heart broken when he was young. He is loving life until he meets the very beautiful Sadie Brooks. There is something about he just can’t get over. He tries to stay away but she is now on tour with them for a couple of months. Dean starts to get to know Sadie and feelings start to grow. Will Dean find the love of his life or will he be heartbroken once again?
March 17, 2026
4 Stars
Devil’s Riff (Devil’s Halo Rock star Romance Series Book 2) By Michelle Windsor
Devil's Riff is the second book in the Devil’s Halo Rock star Romance Series. This is a Rock star Romance that will pull you in from the beginning and keeps you turning the pages till the end. I pretty much devoured this book in one afternoon sitting because I simply couldn’t put it down. This was the perfect the perfect day (cold and snowy) to read this enemies to Lover’s book. One of my favorites is Rock star Romance Series and this one checks all the boxes. Dean is the Rock star and Sadie is the razor-sharp photojournalist and these two together is off the charts sizzling hot. The chemistry is crazy hot.Sadie was assigned the task of following The Devil’s Riff around for two unfiltered months,Dean lives by the theory one and done. But enter Sadie and things definitely change. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
Devil’s Riff (Devil’s Halo Rock star Romance Series Book 2) By Michelle Windsor
Devil's Riff is the second book in the Devil’s Halo Rock star Romance Series. This is a Rock star Romance that will pull you in from the beginning and keeps you turning the pages till the end. I pretty much devoured this book in one afternoon sitting because I simply couldn’t put it down. This was the perfect the perfect day (cold and snowy) to read this enemies to Lover’s book. One of my favorites is Rock star Romance Series and this one checks all the boxes. Dean is the Rock star and Sadie is the razor-sharp photojournalist and these two together is off the charts sizzling hot. The chemistry is crazy hot.Sadie was assigned the task of following The Devil’s Riff around for two unfiltered months,Dean lives by the theory one and done. But enter Sadie and things definitely change. I absolutely loved this book and highly recommend reading to find out what happens next. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Devil's Rill is the second book in the Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance series.
Dean Ross, lead guitarist for Devil's Halo is a one night stand kind of guy. After losing his girlfriend in a tragic accident when he was a teenager, he's given up on any kind of meaningful relationship.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist hired to do a two month stint with the band for publicity. She does not want to get involved with band members.
Neither one of them understood how combustible their attraction to each other would be. With snide remarks and outright rudeness when they meet, when Dean has a flashback to the accident that changed his life in a moment, Sadie is there to pull him back to the present.
As they become accustomed to being in the same space, can they both leave their pasts behind and look toward the future?
Rockstar romance is beginning to grow on me. I really enjoyed this book!
Dean Ross, lead guitarist for Devil's Halo is a one night stand kind of guy. After losing his girlfriend in a tragic accident when he was a teenager, he's given up on any kind of meaningful relationship.
Sadie Brooks is a photojournalist hired to do a two month stint with the band for publicity. She does not want to get involved with band members.
Neither one of them understood how combustible their attraction to each other would be. With snide remarks and outright rudeness when they meet, when Dean has a flashback to the accident that changed his life in a moment, Sadie is there to pull him back to the present.
As they become accustomed to being in the same space, can they both leave their pasts behind and look toward the future?
Rockstar romance is beginning to grow on me. I really enjoyed this book!
March 5, 2026
"Kissing her feels like someone threw a match onto a straw house soaked in gasoline. It’s sudden, hungry, and something that can’t be tamed."
Sadie is on tour with Devil's Halo to document the raw and real unseen moments. Dean is the lead guitarist who broods like his life depends on it. Sharing space should have been easy, but nothing about the instant tension between these two is easy..
This is the slow-burn rockstar romance I didn't know I needed but enjoyed so much.The smart mouth, sarcastic banter here guys is TOP TIER. Sadie was not backing down to our tortured soul Dean.She stood on business and was not about to take anyone's shit. Not only that but this strong FMC was more than willingly to give Dean the space he needed to work through his feelings. One of my favorite things to read is how a MMC grows not only with the FMC but FOR himself too! Shout out to Michelle Winsdor for giving me a breath of fresh air with this one.
Slow-burn, Rockstar romance, Tour setting, 1st person POV, dual
Sadie is on tour with Devil's Halo to document the raw and real unseen moments. Dean is the lead guitarist who broods like his life depends on it. Sharing space should have been easy, but nothing about the instant tension between these two is easy..
This is the slow-burn rockstar romance I didn't know I needed but enjoyed so much.The smart mouth, sarcastic banter here guys is TOP TIER. Sadie was not backing down to our tortured soul Dean.She stood on business and was not about to take anyone's shit. Not only that but this strong FMC was more than willingly to give Dean the space he needed to work through his feelings. One of my favorite things to read is how a MMC grows not only with the FMC but FOR himself too! Shout out to Michelle Winsdor for giving me a breath of fresh air with this one.
Slow-burn, Rockstar romance, Tour setting, 1st person POV, dual
March 10, 2026
This is such a good book! Each chapter is either from Sadie's or Dean's point of view which I always enjoy. It follows Sadie as she must shadow the rock band Devils Halo for 2 months. Stuck on a tour bus with 3 of the bandmates, one of which is a moody arse with PTSD; what could go wrong? Dean's sworn himself off any kind of proper feelings and won't let himself get close to anyone so what will happen when he finds Sadie slipping past all his defences? Sadie swears to be professional at all times but spending 24/7 with people makes that difficult, especially when she comes up against Dean's cocky and sometimes rude exterior. It makes her wonder what's made him that way. And how does she find out?
I loved the story between the 2 main characters but also all the stuff that happens in the background with all the crew and the band mates and interaction with the fans. It describes so well what it's really like living on the road. Loved it!
I loved the story between the 2 main characters but also all the stuff that happens in the background with all the crew and the band mates and interaction with the fans. It describes so well what it's really like living on the road. Loved it!
March 19, 2026
Devil’s Riff is the second in the Devil’s Halo Rockstar Romance series. I have not read the first novel in this series, and Devil’s Riff reads well as a stand-alone.
Dean Ross is the guitarist for Devil’s Halo. Sadie Brooks is the photojournalist who was hired to capture the band on tour. Dean is instantly against having Sadie on the tour for two months. Sadie says that relationships take away the realness she tries to capture with her camera, but being near Dean is proving to be too much!
Dean does not do relationships; his heart was shattered in his past. His persona is one and done, no relationship or falling in love. However, having Sadie around; Dean starts to feel like he is coming undone.
These characters are well-written, and as their story unfolds, we find that both are willing to change. I became invested in these characters and am looking forward to going back to read the first book!
Dean Ross is the guitarist for Devil’s Halo. Sadie Brooks is the photojournalist who was hired to capture the band on tour. Dean is instantly against having Sadie on the tour for two months. Sadie says that relationships take away the realness she tries to capture with her camera, but being near Dean is proving to be too much!
Dean does not do relationships; his heart was shattered in his past. His persona is one and done, no relationship or falling in love. However, having Sadie around; Dean starts to feel like he is coming undone.
These characters are well-written, and as their story unfolds, we find that both are willing to change. I became invested in these characters and am looking forward to going back to read the first book!
March 20, 2026
Devil's Riff (Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance Series) by Michelle Windsor. This is a great rock star romance series and this is the 2nd book in the series. It can be read as a standalone but I always recommend reading them in order to get a better sense of the story and characters. This one is about Dean who is the lead guitarist for the rock band Devil's Halo and he looks like he has it all. Money, fame and all the women after him. He has vowed to never ever give his heart away because it got broken a long time ago. When Sadie joins the tour as a photojournalist to take photos of the tour she and Dean don't hit if off very well. In fact she hates his attitude and he hates her pictures. The longer the tour goes on and with cramped tour buses the less they hate each other and the more they want each other. Will Dean finally give his heart away to a woman that will take care of it? Will Sadie be able to survive in the rock world? Read this slow burn romance to find out!
September 20, 2026
Another 5-star read from Michelle Windsor! ❤️ Devil’s Riff is part of her Rockstar Series, and I absolutely loved getting lost in this story.
What I loved most was the way the romance unfolded. It didn’t feel rushed, and I really enjoyed watching the relationship develop and seeing the chemistry build along the way. There’s just something about Michelle’s writing that pulls me in and makes me want to keep reading.
Michelle has also become one of those authors who holds a special place on my bookshelf. I met her at a book signing, and since then she has become my go-to author and honestly, someone I look up to as an author myself. She has been such a wonderful mentor and inspiration to me, which makes getting to read her books even more special.
Devil’s Riff was another reminder of why I love her stories. Five stars from me! ⭐️❤️
If you’re a romance reader and haven’t started the Rockstar Series yet, add it to your list!
What I loved most was the way the romance unfolded. It didn’t feel rushed, and I really enjoyed watching the relationship develop and seeing the chemistry build along the way. There’s just something about Michelle’s writing that pulls me in and makes me want to keep reading.
Michelle has also become one of those authors who holds a special place on my bookshelf. I met her at a book signing, and since then she has become my go-to author and honestly, someone I look up to as an author myself. She has been such a wonderful mentor and inspiration to me, which makes getting to read her books even more special.
Devil’s Riff was another reminder of why I love her stories. Five stars from me! ⭐️❤️
If you’re a romance reader and haven’t started the Rockstar Series yet, add it to your list!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another great slow burn Rockstar romance book written by Michelle Windsor! I couldn’t put this one down! Dean and Sadie have a chemistry and banter you don’t want to miss! Dean is an arrogant and cocky hot guitarist who thinks he will never open his heart to love again. Sadie is on the tour to get behind the scene shots of the band for two months. The two clash at the beginning. The connection between them develops slowly overtime but they fight it.
Once you pick up this book, you don’t want to put it down! All of the characters are great and are all one big family. You get to see the bond that Luc and Dean have again in this book. I can’t rave enough about this book and series. I can’t wait for the next one. I am excited for Mikey’s story.
Check this series out if you like Rockstar romance. You won’t be disappointed!
Once you pick up this book, you don’t want to put it down! All of the characters are great and are all one big family. You get to see the bond that Luc and Dean have again in this book. I can’t rave enough about this book and series. I can’t wait for the next one. I am excited for Mikey’s story.
Check this series out if you like Rockstar romance. You won’t be disappointed!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to Michelle Windsor for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This one had edge, attitude, and intensity from the start.
The chemistry was strong and charged, and the darker, mood-driven tone really worked for me. There’s a constant undercurrent of tension that keeps the story moving, and I flew through it because I needed to see how everything would unfold.
For me, it didn’t quite hit five-star territory because I wanted a little more emotional layering in certain moments. The passion and drama were absolutely there, but a few transitions felt slightly rushed when I wanted to sit in the depth a bit longer.
That said, it’s a solid 4 ⭐ read — immersive, intense, and very bingeable.
Read this book if you like:
rockstar or edgy romance vibes
high emotional tension
strong chemistry with bite
darker, atmospheric love stories
This one had edge, attitude, and intensity from the start.
The chemistry was strong and charged, and the darker, mood-driven tone really worked for me. There’s a constant undercurrent of tension that keeps the story moving, and I flew through it because I needed to see how everything would unfold.
For me, it didn’t quite hit five-star territory because I wanted a little more emotional layering in certain moments. The passion and drama were absolutely there, but a few transitions felt slightly rushed when I wanted to sit in the depth a bit longer.
That said, it’s a solid 4 ⭐ read — immersive, intense, and very bingeable.
Read this book if you like:
rockstar or edgy romance vibes
high emotional tension
strong chemistry with bite
darker, atmospheric love stories
March 13, 2026
This book is a great rockstar, enemies-to-lovers romance that is perfect for one of those lazy reading afternoons. When I started reading this book I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did. I thought it was be a fairly standard romance story, with not much going on. However, the characters in this book completely transform it. Their connection, even when they try to deny it, really pulls you into the story. Their chemistry is undeniable and, for me, carries the whole story. The back and forth between them makes their interactions feel completely electric.
The overall storyline was enjoyable to read as well. Learning more about them both, discovering what made them how they are, meant you could connect with the story and the characters. This was a great story to read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The overall storyline was enjoyable to read as well. Learning more about them both, discovering what made them how they are, meant you could connect with the story and the characters. This was a great story to read and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
March 16, 2026
ean and Sadie. I loved this book! Dean and Sadie are not quite enemies but certainly not friends. Dean is your typical rock star. Not the front man but the lead guitar, he stills has stage presence for days. He is the brooding type, not letting anyone close except for those that know. And Sadie most certainly doesn't know. Keeping her at arms length is imperative for Dean. Sadie is the band photographer, hired to document the tour. That means all access. More than she cares to have at some points. That doesn't get on film but she sees what Dean can be but refuses to be. She is patient with his broodyness. She is falling hard for it. Dean finds himself seeking her out and finding something he thought he never would again.
This had all the angst I enjoy and yes, rock stars. Even though this is book two in the series, it can be read as a stand alone..
This had all the angst I enjoy and yes, rock stars. Even though this is book two in the series, it can be read as a stand alone..
March 24, 2026
Devil's Riff (Devil's Halo Rockstar Romance Series Book 2)
I am so glad I found this book. I have been been attending concerts recently and as a girl who grew up in the 80's had many day dreams about meeting and falling in love with a musician.
Dean is not the man you expect after we first meet him. He's angry but the anger isn't as deep as you expect. There is a lot of fear and pain.
Sadie has a version of one of jobs I wanted, a photographer who follows bands. She is embedded in the band while they are on tour.
It is not necessary to read the first book, but I would suggest it. I have not read it yet, but had problems following the story. I am a series girly and my preference is to read all of them in order. I have about a month until the next book comes out and I am so excited.
I am so glad I found this book. I have been been attending concerts recently and as a girl who grew up in the 80's had many day dreams about meeting and falling in love with a musician.
Dean is not the man you expect after we first meet him. He's angry but the anger isn't as deep as you expect. There is a lot of fear and pain.
Sadie has a version of one of jobs I wanted, a photographer who follows bands. She is embedded in the band while they are on tour.
It is not necessary to read the first book, but I would suggest it. I have not read it yet, but had problems following the story. I am a series girly and my preference is to read all of them in order. I have about a month until the next book comes out and I am so excited.
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