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Eye for an I
From international bestselling author Kim Holden comes a standalone, reverse age gap, rockstar romance filled with witty banter, fierce feminine energy, sizzling chemistry, and heart.
At thirty-four, Sophie Wren has always played it safe. Rules, though boring, provide the steady normalcy she fought hard for in her twenties. But lately, coffee, screamy music, and sarcasm seem to be the only things holding her life, and sanity, intact. Fresh out of another failed relationship with a carbon copy of the wrong man and stuck in a job that takes a helluva lot more than it gives, she’s come to the long overdue realization, it’s time to shake things up and break a rule or two.
Which is the reason she reluctantly agrees to a night out with her sister Lola, the outgoing yin to her controlled yang. She expects live music, a few memorable photos for her eye.for.an.i Instagram feed, and a mild hangover, and she’s not disappointed when the evening makes good on its promise and delivers all that.
And more.
Little does she know, behind the scenes, destiny is busy dousing Sophie’s old rule book in gasoline and lighting it on fire. The perfect storm of right place, right time, a viral social media post, and a meddling sister are about to make her life anything but boring.
Ever St. Clair is the definition of off-limits. A gorgeous, broody musician, he’s the personification of temptation that only exists in Sophie’s vivid imagination. Seriously, her fantasies fantasize about this man. Layered and magnetic, his presence challenges her to rethink everything she thought she knew about herself, throw self-doubt out the window, and ask for more.
Eye For an I is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, spicy story about taking the mask off, giving fear the middle finger, and diving headlong into your dreams.
Because playing it safe is so overrated.
Produced by One Night Stand Studios
At thirty-four, Sophie Wren has always played it safe. Rules, though boring, provide the steady normalcy she fought hard for in her twenties. But lately, coffee, screamy music, and sarcasm seem to be the only things holding her life, and sanity, intact. Fresh out of another failed relationship with a carbon copy of the wrong man and stuck in a job that takes a helluva lot more than it gives, she’s come to the long overdue realization, it’s time to shake things up and break a rule or two.
Which is the reason she reluctantly agrees to a night out with her sister Lola, the outgoing yin to her controlled yang. She expects live music, a few memorable photos for her eye.for.an.i Instagram feed, and a mild hangover, and she’s not disappointed when the evening makes good on its promise and delivers all that.
And more.
Little does she know, behind the scenes, destiny is busy dousing Sophie’s old rule book in gasoline and lighting it on fire. The perfect storm of right place, right time, a viral social media post, and a meddling sister are about to make her life anything but boring.
Ever St. Clair is the definition of off-limits. A gorgeous, broody musician, he’s the personification of temptation that only exists in Sophie’s vivid imagination. Seriously, her fantasies fantasize about this man. Layered and magnetic, his presence challenges her to rethink everything she thought she knew about herself, throw self-doubt out the window, and ask for more.
Eye For an I is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, spicy story about taking the mask off, giving fear the middle finger, and diving headlong into your dreams.
Because playing it safe is so overrated.
Produced by One Night Stand Studios
390 pages, Paperback
First published February 4, 2026
About the author
Kim Holden
6 books4,539 followersLover of good music, good books, good coffee, and good people.
Collector of tattoos.
Lucky wife of my favorite human.
Lucky mom of my other favorite human.
Mostly lucky minion of two divas disguised as sausage dogs.
Collector of tattoos.
Lucky wife of my favorite human.
Lucky mom of my other favorite human.
Mostly lucky minion of two divas disguised as sausage dogs.
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February 17, 2026
5 stars
I have missed Kim Holden’s words. This book was epic. It had the best twists and turns, amazing characters, and some time spent with beloved favorites. Honestly, I couldn’t have loved it more. I went in completely blind because it’s a Kim book and it kept me smiling. I loved it and I hope Kim keeps on writing because this was incredible. Sophie and Ever forever!
I have missed Kim Holden’s words. This book was epic. It had the best twists and turns, amazing characters, and some time spent with beloved favorites. Honestly, I couldn’t have loved it more. I went in completely blind because it’s a Kim book and it kept me smiling. I loved it and I hope Kim keeps on writing because this was incredible. Sophie and Ever forever!
March 12, 2026
Kim, how I missed you!
The story felt like a perfect, tight hug and even though it was sliiightly predictable at times, I found myself grinning for the whole second part, just charmed by the Good Guy, Fierce Girl and the warmth conveyed by the writing. Also, I love good found family trope, so seeing Gus, Franco and girls again almost made me cry, it’s like a long awaited reunion with friends I haven’t seen for years 😭
The story felt like a perfect, tight hug and even though it was sliiightly predictable at times, I found myself grinning for the whole second part, just charmed by the Good Guy, Fierce Girl and the warmth conveyed by the writing. Also, I love good found family trope, so seeing Gus, Franco and girls again almost made me cry, it’s like a long awaited reunion with friends I haven’t seen for years 😭
March 19, 2026
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊱ ۫ ׅ✧ My rating: 1.5/5
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Warning, my review will contain spoilers as a big part of the plot is my problem with this book and I want to openly mention it.
If I could've given this a 1,5 I would've.. I decided to round it up as my 1 stars are for books that pissed me off. This didn't piss me off but it really annoyed me. I'm 90% sure this book is a Sleep Token "fanfic" and I did not want to read that. The blurb never mentions anything about a masked band and the reveal is done so late that I didn't wanna DNF anymore. I am a fan of ST so for me this was really weird, it was obvious who this was about..
Besides that... The dialogue in this book is sooo fake, every single person talks like they’re delivering a motivational speech or a perfectly crafted quote. Everyone tells FMC stuff like "You are amazing, you can do it, you're so authentic, you're you" and it just felt so staged. With barely any interaction MMC says about FMC: "She's more than a breath of fresh air; she’s the entire goddamn atmosphere. There’s a realness that’s quickly becoming an addiction. Ahe’s giving me authenticity I thought had vanished from the world" and at only 24% in he says "Women like you terrify small men. I know we just met, but I can tell, without a shadow of a doubt, you’re smart, and clever, and quick-witted, and nervy, and unique, and self-assured." what guy says this?? It was really annoying to keep reading this overhyped way of talking about FMC, instalove galore.
The writing itself wasn't my style either, and FMC was horny over everything, she talks about her "clit throbbing" 20% in because MMC says "Goodnight Sophie", yes... really.
There was nothing I liked about this book, and I think that this book only works for people who: Don't mind ST "fanfic" (or don't know them), are a fan of the author, like instalove and lots of validation in their books.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊹₊ ˚‧┈┈┈┈⋆ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘ ⋆┈┈┈┈‧ ˚ ₊⊹
Ugh. This is so instalove and unbelievable. There is absolutely no chemistry on page for me yet MMC is basically obsessed with her from the start. At day 1 of meeting eachother they laugh at something together and she describes this as "Laughing with someone like this is so rare. It’s pure and intimate like nothing else, because it can’t be faked or forced. It’s validation that ties two souls together, like splicing a vein and bleeding out into the other. Pure connection." ?? It's written in such a dramatic way, for what?
There is also a really long string of chapters that is basically the mc's hanging out with mc's from previous books and from reading the reviews afterwards, apparently fans of this author absolutely loved reading about them. I went in thinking this was a standalone book (as advertised) and I had no clue who these people were and didn't care about them, it was sooooo boring as a non-fan. I feel like it's kinda strange to advertise this as a standalone when it's very interconnected. I felt left out.
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It’s explicit open door and shows up early, but instead of being hot it’s mostly cringe.
I will rest my case with this scene that happens after sex: "Touching you, feeling you, fucking you…I assure you, I am not the one who possesses the magic.” Looping my arms around his neck, I rest my forehead against his. “I feel like we should test the magic cock or magic cunt theory again to be sure.” ???
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤꜱᴛᴀʀᴛᴇᴅ/ꜰɪɴɪꜱʜᴇᴅ: 19 ᴍᴀʀ/19 ᴍᴀʀ
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤʀᴇᴀᴅ ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ: ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴇ ᴀɢᴇ ɢᴀᴘ, ʀᴏᴄᴋꜱᴛᴀʀ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ,
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤɪɴꜱᴛᴀ-ʟᴏᴠᴇ, ꜰᴏʀᴄᴇᴅ ᴘʀᴏxɪᴍɪᴛʏ
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ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊱ ۫ ׅ✧ My rating: 1.5/5
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊹₊ ˚‧┈┈┈┈✿ ɢᴇɴᴇʀᴀʟ ᴛʜᴏᴜɢʜᴛꜱ ✿┈┈┈┈‧ ˚ ₊⊹
Warning, my review will contain spoilers as a big part of the plot is my problem with this book and I want to openly mention it.
If I could've given this a 1,5 I would've.. I decided to round it up as my 1 stars are for books that pissed me off. This didn't piss me off but it really annoyed me. I'm 90% sure this book is a Sleep Token "fanfic" and I did not want to read that. The blurb never mentions anything about a masked band and the reveal is done so late that I didn't wanna DNF anymore. I am a fan of ST so for me this was really weird, it was obvious who this was about..
Besides that... The dialogue in this book is sooo fake, every single person talks like they’re delivering a motivational speech or a perfectly crafted quote. Everyone tells FMC stuff like "You are amazing, you can do it, you're so authentic, you're you" and it just felt so staged. With barely any interaction MMC says about FMC: "She's more than a breath of fresh air; she’s the entire goddamn atmosphere. There’s a realness that’s quickly becoming an addiction. Ahe’s giving me authenticity I thought had vanished from the world" and at only 24% in he says "Women like you terrify small men. I know we just met, but I can tell, without a shadow of a doubt, you’re smart, and clever, and quick-witted, and nervy, and unique, and self-assured." what guy says this?? It was really annoying to keep reading this overhyped way of talking about FMC, instalove galore.
The writing itself wasn't my style either, and FMC was horny over everything, she talks about her "clit throbbing" 20% in because MMC says "Goodnight Sophie", yes... really.
There was nothing I liked about this book, and I think that this book only works for people who: Don't mind ST "fanfic" (or don't know them), are a fan of the author, like instalove and lots of validation in their books.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊹₊ ˚‧┈┈┈┈⋆ ᴛʜᴇ ʀᴇʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱʜɪᴘ ⋆┈┈┈┈‧ ˚ ₊⊹
Ugh. This is so instalove and unbelievable. There is absolutely no chemistry on page for me yet MMC is basically obsessed with her from the start. At day 1 of meeting eachother they laugh at something together and she describes this as "Laughing with someone like this is so rare. It’s pure and intimate like nothing else, because it can’t be faked or forced. It’s validation that ties two souls together, like splicing a vein and bleeding out into the other. Pure connection." ?? It's written in such a dramatic way, for what?
There is also a really long string of chapters that is basically the mc's hanging out with mc's from previous books and from reading the reviews afterwards, apparently fans of this author absolutely loved reading about them. I went in thinking this was a standalone book (as advertised) and I had no clue who these people were and didn't care about them, it was sooooo boring as a non-fan. I feel like it's kinda strange to advertise this as a standalone when it's very interconnected. I felt left out.
ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ⊹₊ ˚‧┈┈┈┈ꨄ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴍᴜᴛ ꨄ┈┈┈┈‧ ˚ ₊⊹
It’s explicit open door and shows up early, but instead of being hot it’s mostly cringe.
I will rest my case with this scene that happens after sex: "Touching you, feeling you, fucking you…I assure you, I am not the one who possesses the magic.” Looping my arms around his neck, I rest my forehead against his. “I feel like we should test the magic cock or magic cunt theory again to be sure.” ???
February 7, 2026
Loved loved loved loved loved Every minute of it. From Big Dave and Lola to the obvious love for Sleep Token.
I cheered and clapped out loud when a certain rock star appeared and I was singing along to Iris because Iris is the dog’s bollocks of songs.
Kim Holden has music in her heart and in her veins. She just knows that feeling of being so utterly high on live music. That feeling of your blood vibrating to the beat and nothing in the world can top it. This book feels like that moment. I had goosebumps when Thicker Than Blood performed. The impromptu concert outside the venue because not all the queue of people can get in - excellent; I wish I was there watching them perform in the beer garden.
I need an Ever T-shirt in my life and I am definitely drinking Margaritas tonight.
This book has made me high on life.
Also, Mabel is badass and I want to be her when I grow up.
I cheered and clapped out loud when a certain rock star appeared and I was singing along to Iris because Iris is the dog’s bollocks of songs.
Kim Holden has music in her heart and in her veins. She just knows that feeling of being so utterly high on live music. That feeling of your blood vibrating to the beat and nothing in the world can top it. This book feels like that moment. I had goosebumps when Thicker Than Blood performed. The impromptu concert outside the venue because not all the queue of people can get in - excellent; I wish I was there watching them perform in the beer garden.
I need an Ever T-shirt in my life and I am definitely drinking Margaritas tonight.
This book has made me high on life.
Also, Mabel is badass and I want to be her when I grow up.
February 7, 2026
Speechless…
But not really because my thoughts are screaming, matching the racing of my heart, and the goosebumps covering my body.
Kim Holden is a legend beyond all legends. Eye For an I is an incredible story and I loved Sophie! The hot rocker dudes definitely didn’t hurt either.
Lola is likely my favorite, the younger sassier sister is just too close to my reality to have any ill feelings.
I laughed out loud, highlighted so many passages, giggled while kicking my feet, and full blown swooned so many times.
Kim’s writing pulls you in so deeply that at one point, while reading in bed, I looked up waiting for Hannah to walk back into the room… totally embarrassing but a true testament to Kim’s magic.
The visits from Gus and Franco nearly made my heart explode. Might need a Bright Side reread.
The angst and romantic build up is glorious. There’s a small part at the beginning of part two where I said, “WTF?!” but it all made sense in the next chapter and was a perfect addition to the story.
If you don’t believe in true love before you read EFAI, you absolutely will after.
But not really because my thoughts are screaming, matching the racing of my heart, and the goosebumps covering my body.
Kim Holden is a legend beyond all legends. Eye For an I is an incredible story and I loved Sophie! The hot rocker dudes definitely didn’t hurt either.
Lola is likely my favorite, the younger sassier sister is just too close to my reality to have any ill feelings.
I laughed out loud, highlighted so many passages, giggled while kicking my feet, and full blown swooned so many times.
Kim’s writing pulls you in so deeply that at one point, while reading in bed, I looked up waiting for Hannah to walk back into the room… totally embarrassing but a true testament to Kim’s magic.
The visits from Gus and Franco nearly made my heart explode. Might need a Bright Side reread.
The angst and romantic build up is glorious. There’s a small part at the beginning of part two where I said, “WTF?!” but it all made sense in the next chapter and was a perfect addition to the story.
If you don’t believe in true love before you read EFAI, you absolutely will after.
February 4, 2026
Loved this book so much!!
This story is everything! Love every single character and especially revisiting my friends from Bright Side. Such a lovely reminder to be true to yourself and let your light shine in these dark times!
This story is everything! Love every single character and especially revisiting my friends from Bright Side. Such a lovely reminder to be true to yourself and let your light shine in these dark times!
April 14, 2026
This is a review of the audiobook. The audiobook features duet narration by Amelie Griffin & Alex Kydd
I love duet narration. It turns an amazing audiobook into something spectacular. And this audiobook is incredible.
This contemporary romance features rock star, found family and reverse age gap tropes. This book is quite spicy. But it also includes lots of witty banter. It deals with serious issues. But it’s also hilarious. So lots of romantic comedy vibes.
I read Bright Side more than a decade ago. That story has stuck with me. It is the book that made me cry the most and feel the most. So when I found out that the author had written a new book (after so long) I was thrilled.
The heroine is 34 year old Sophie. Eye For An I is her Instagram photography page.
Jesse and Ever are brothers and their band’s name is Thicker Than Water. Ever is 26. The book features so much about the music industry and rockstars. But it also has a wonderful romance, amazing friendships and some awesome reveals.
This is my first time listening to Amelie Griffin. She is a revelation. I am obsessed and I now want her to narrate every audiobook I listen to.
This is also my first time listening to Alex Kydd. His raspy voice worked so well for the male characters in this book.
This is a sexy contemporary romance. But it’s also about family. Sophie and her sister Lola have such an incredible bond. And I just loved Lola so much. I also adored Lola’s son Benji. They are such an amazing family.
The supporting characters in this book are the best. One of my favorite characters, especially on the audiobook is Mabel. She is Sophie and Lola’s older friend and neighbor who owns their house.
The book features cameos from some of the author’s most beloved characters. This book can be read as a standalone. However fans of the author’s most popular series will definitely be so happy to see some of their favorite characters again.
Overall this book is wonderful. It’s emotional. It’s sexy. But it’s also full of so much fun banter. Listening to it made me so happy.
I love duet narration. It turns an amazing audiobook into something spectacular. And this audiobook is incredible.
This contemporary romance features rock star, found family and reverse age gap tropes. This book is quite spicy. But it also includes lots of witty banter. It deals with serious issues. But it’s also hilarious. So lots of romantic comedy vibes.
I read Bright Side more than a decade ago. That story has stuck with me. It is the book that made me cry the most and feel the most. So when I found out that the author had written a new book (after so long) I was thrilled.
The heroine is 34 year old Sophie. Eye For An I is her Instagram photography page.
Jesse and Ever are brothers and their band’s name is Thicker Than Water. Ever is 26. The book features so much about the music industry and rockstars. But it also has a wonderful romance, amazing friendships and some awesome reveals.
This is my first time listening to Amelie Griffin. She is a revelation. I am obsessed and I now want her to narrate every audiobook I listen to.
This is also my first time listening to Alex Kydd. His raspy voice worked so well for the male characters in this book.
This is a sexy contemporary romance. But it’s also about family. Sophie and her sister Lola have such an incredible bond. And I just loved Lola so much. I also adored Lola’s son Benji. They are such an amazing family.
The supporting characters in this book are the best. One of my favorite characters, especially on the audiobook is Mabel. She is Sophie and Lola’s older friend and neighbor who owns their house.
The book features cameos from some of the author’s most beloved characters. This book can be read as a standalone. However fans of the author’s most popular series will definitely be so happy to see some of their favorite characters again.
Overall this book is wonderful. It’s emotional. It’s sexy. But it’s also full of so much fun banter. Listening to it made me so happy.
March 31, 2026
This is such a great story!! I will never pass up a rockstar romance, it is one of my favorite tropes. And normally, I expect them to be angsty and emotional, but it was refreshing to have one be so humorous and sweet. Kim definitely put her own spin on it. I also love a reverse age gap, and the way Ever is devoted to Sophie had my heart melting. My favorite aspect is probably Sophie’s development, and the reminder that it’s never too late to chase a new dream. And the side characters deserve a big shout out!! I couldn’t get enough of them.
You will especially appreciate this if you’re a fan of the Bright Side series by this author!
🎙️𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 ⇣
Narrated in duet by Alex Kydd and Amelie Griffin - These two kept me so entertained, I didn’t even realize how much time had gone by as I binged this audio. They both gave amazing performances, and I loved their voices for all of the characters. @alexanderkydd @ameliegriffinnarrator
Produced by One Night Stand Studios👏🏼👏🏼
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 ⇣
Rockstar romance
Rom-com
Reverse age gap
Found family
Forced proximity
Fierce feminine energy
Touch her and ☠️ vibes
Workplace
Dual POV
Spice
You will especially appreciate this if you’re a fan of the Bright Side series by this author!
🎙️𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗜𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 ⇣
Narrated in duet by Alex Kydd and Amelie Griffin - These two kept me so entertained, I didn’t even realize how much time had gone by as I binged this audio. They both gave amazing performances, and I loved their voices for all of the characters. @alexanderkydd @ameliegriffinnarrator
Produced by One Night Stand Studios👏🏼👏🏼
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 ⇣
Rockstar romance
Rom-com
Reverse age gap
Found family
Forced proximity
Fierce feminine energy
Touch her and ☠️ vibes
Workplace
Dual POV
Spice
March 10, 2026
Thank you Kim for writing another unconventional, music-based, full of surprises love story.
March 1, 2026
When Kim Holden surprises you with a new book, you HAVE to read it.
And of course it's fluffing brilliant.
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Oh Kim... you minx you. Surprising your readers with a new book when you said you were done writing? That is doing epic. To say you made a legion of readers ridiculously happy would be an understatement.
What you will get when you pick up this book is a beautiful romance between a rockstar and a budding photographer. Or so you think. This book is so, so much more than that. To limit the depth of this story to a simple romance would do it such an injustice. Don’t get me wrong, the romance between the main characters is scorching HAWT, a surprising detour from typical Kim Holden writing, and I am so HERE. FOR. IT!
You see, within the pages of this book, we watch our main character Sophie face her fears and discover her inner goddess. Despite being in the middle of a career crisis, she, and her sister head out for a night on the town where she discovers a new band, Thicker Than Water. As an amateur photographer, Sophie takes a few memorable photos of the show and posts them on her Instagram page eye.for.an.i. What happens next catapults Sophie’s “boring” existence into something out of this world. She gets asked to join the band on their tour to take photographs --- and you know, meet, and perhaps fall in love with one of the musicians... hello, Evermore! *swoon*
Can we talk about Ever for a moment? His protectiveness and devotion for both Sophie and his family is beyond swoonworthy. You just have to read the book to appreciate how well Kim captured it.
The supporting characters in this story are some of the bests in a book I have read in an exceptionally long time. Lola, Sophie’s sister, is the epitome of who you want in your corner to push you to be the best version of yourself. She’s the ultimate cheerleader, hilarious, and just the right amount of trouble. Benji, Lola’s son and Sophie’s nephew, seems like the adult of the group, the level head and keeper of sanity. Jesse, Ever’s brother and the other half of Thicker Than Water, provided comic relief, but you know deep down he had depth you hope Kim will explore (*hint*). Then there is Mabel, their elderly neighbor, who is the ultimate shenanigator, and who I strive to be when I grow up.
In true Kim fashion, she got me all caught up in my feels a few times, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They weren’t sad feels, they were overcome with all the good vibes feels.
With a few cameos from characters you do not want to miss, Eye for an I will easily be one of my top reads of the year.
And of course it's fluffing brilliant.
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Oh Kim... you minx you. Surprising your readers with a new book when you said you were done writing? That is doing epic. To say you made a legion of readers ridiculously happy would be an understatement.
What you will get when you pick up this book is a beautiful romance between a rockstar and a budding photographer. Or so you think. This book is so, so much more than that. To limit the depth of this story to a simple romance would do it such an injustice. Don’t get me wrong, the romance between the main characters is scorching HAWT, a surprising detour from typical Kim Holden writing, and I am so HERE. FOR. IT!
You see, within the pages of this book, we watch our main character Sophie face her fears and discover her inner goddess. Despite being in the middle of a career crisis, she, and her sister head out for a night on the town where she discovers a new band, Thicker Than Water. As an amateur photographer, Sophie takes a few memorable photos of the show and posts them on her Instagram page eye.for.an.i. What happens next catapults Sophie’s “boring” existence into something out of this world. She gets asked to join the band on their tour to take photographs --- and you know, meet, and perhaps fall in love with one of the musicians... hello, Evermore! *swoon*
Can we talk about Ever for a moment? His protectiveness and devotion for both Sophie and his family is beyond swoonworthy. You just have to read the book to appreciate how well Kim captured it.
The supporting characters in this story are some of the bests in a book I have read in an exceptionally long time. Lola, Sophie’s sister, is the epitome of who you want in your corner to push you to be the best version of yourself. She’s the ultimate cheerleader, hilarious, and just the right amount of trouble. Benji, Lola’s son and Sophie’s nephew, seems like the adult of the group, the level head and keeper of sanity. Jesse, Ever’s brother and the other half of Thicker Than Water, provided comic relief, but you know deep down he had depth you hope Kim will explore (*hint*). Then there is Mabel, their elderly neighbor, who is the ultimate shenanigator, and who I strive to be when I grow up.
In true Kim fashion, she got me all caught up in my feels a few times, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. They weren’t sad feels, they were overcome with all the good vibes feels.
With a few cameos from characters you do not want to miss, Eye for an I will easily be one of my top reads of the year.
February 6, 2026
It has been years since Kim Holden released a new book, and let me tell you, this one was absolutely worth the wait! This book is all about facing your fears, saying yes to the things you love, and chasing your passions even when you do not know how it will turn out. Kim Holden’s character development is perfection; you feel like you know these characters in real life, hearing their voices and feeling their emotions right on the page. It has everything: romance, rock and roll, steamy sex, the best family dynamics, and a full roller coaster of emotions that gave me chills and goosebumps. Fans of Brightside will be thrilled by the surprises waiting for them in this story. I am in awe of Kim. She did it again. And yes, I might be biased as the self-appointed head of her fan club, but this book truly is everything. Take off your earrings, grab this book, and let’s go raise some hell!
📚 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
🎸Rockstar romance
💕Reverse age gap
🫶🏼Found family
😅Witty Banter
🎶Music-Driven
🥰Heartwarming sibling relationships
📱Endless DMs
🖕🏼A fuck-it tally list
🔥Sexy as hell
💀Touch her and die vibes
💪🏽Fierce feminine energy
🗣️Multiple POVs
⚠️ 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: Domestic abuse, Infidelity.
📸𝕄𝕐 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾📸
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
💕Q U O T E S: “𝒦𝒾𝒸𝓀 𝒻𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝓊𝓈𝒽; 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓁, 𝓂𝓎 𝒹𝑒𝒶𝓇."
“𝒮𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝒶 𝒷𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝒻 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒽 𝒶𝒾𝓇; 𝓈𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓇𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝒹𝒹𝒶𝓂𝓃 𝒶𝓉𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓅𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒.”
📚 𝚁𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎:
🎸Rockstar romance
💕Reverse age gap
🫶🏼Found family
😅Witty Banter
🎶Music-Driven
🥰Heartwarming sibling relationships
📱Endless DMs
🖕🏼A fuck-it tally list
🔥Sexy as hell
💀Touch her and die vibes
💪🏽Fierce feminine energy
🗣️Multiple POVs
⚠️ 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: Domestic abuse, Infidelity.
📸𝕄𝕐 ℝ𝔸𝕋𝕀ℕ𝔾📸
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
💕Q U O T E S: “𝒦𝒾𝒸𝓀 𝒻𝑒𝒶𝓇 𝒾𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓉𝓊𝓈𝒽; 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝓉𝒾𝓂𝑒 𝓉𝑜 𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓈𝑒 𝓈𝑜𝓂𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓁, 𝓂𝓎 𝒹𝑒𝒶𝓇."
“𝒮𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝒶 𝒷𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒽 𝑜𝒻 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝓈𝒽 𝒶𝒾𝓇; 𝓈𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑒𝓃𝓉𝒾𝓇𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝒹𝒹𝒶𝓂𝓃 𝒶𝓉𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓅𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒.”
February 8, 2026
Eye for an I by Kim Holden is simply put a masterpiece.
And no, I am not exaggerating.
Kim has a way of brining her audience into a storyline and not letting go.
To say I fell in love with Soph, Lola, Benji, Mabel, Ever, and Jesse is an understatement.
They each show us not only the power of a strong female who has an incredible support system and friends and family who get each other, but also the connections we can each make with souls who are truly good in this world.
We may not always have confidence in ourselves, but boy is it amazing when others realize how special each of us are in our own ways, and make us acknowledge our strengths.
Even when we didn’t truly realize we possess them.
This is what Kim pulls out of her characters and relays to her readers.
The ability to call someone out who is not a good soul, and support the ones who are.
And in the end, making us all better people for having read her words that literally sink into our hearts and soul.
And true bonus points for the Easter Egg surprises Kim blesses her readers with.
If you know you know.
"The world loves to pigeon-hole women: you’re the fun one or the boring one, the smart one or the creative one, the outspoken one or the kind one. Defy the labels. Be them all.”
May we all find our Thicker Than Water people and someone to hold our earrings!!
5 Epic Stars Bar None
And no, I am not exaggerating.
Kim has a way of brining her audience into a storyline and not letting go.
To say I fell in love with Soph, Lola, Benji, Mabel, Ever, and Jesse is an understatement.
They each show us not only the power of a strong female who has an incredible support system and friends and family who get each other, but also the connections we can each make with souls who are truly good in this world.
We may not always have confidence in ourselves, but boy is it amazing when others realize how special each of us are in our own ways, and make us acknowledge our strengths.
Even when we didn’t truly realize we possess them.
This is what Kim pulls out of her characters and relays to her readers.
The ability to call someone out who is not a good soul, and support the ones who are.
And in the end, making us all better people for having read her words that literally sink into our hearts and soul.
And true bonus points for the Easter Egg surprises Kim blesses her readers with.
If you know you know.
"The world loves to pigeon-hole women: you’re the fun one or the boring one, the smart one or the creative one, the outspoken one or the kind one. Defy the labels. Be them all.”
May we all find our Thicker Than Water people and someone to hold our earrings!!
5 Epic Stars Bar None
February 18, 2026
I really didn’t think I’d be writing another review for Kim Holden but luckily, here I am! What a gift this writer has given us! After a loooooong haitus, Kim knocks our socks off with a HUGE surprise! And let me tell you just how much I LOVED this book!
Eye for an I is a fun, sexy take on a rockstar romance 💘 and I am here for it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Ever is the best parts of Gus, Franco and Keller all blended in a mixer and poured over ice topped off with a lovely little umbrella and slurped on a hot day. I freaking LOVED how perfect this character embodied a talented musician with a heart of gold 💛. And he’s beautiful!
I could gush over this book all day long but just trust me when I say, fans of the Brightside series will not be disappointed. Bravo Kim!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Eye for an I is a fun, sexy take on a rockstar romance 💘 and I am here for it 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Ever is the best parts of Gus, Franco and Keller all blended in a mixer and poured over ice topped off with a lovely little umbrella and slurped on a hot day. I freaking LOVED how perfect this character embodied a talented musician with a heart of gold 💛. And he’s beautiful!
I could gush over this book all day long but just trust me when I say, fans of the Brightside series will not be disappointed. Bravo Kim!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
March 10, 2026
A new Kim Holden book?!? Of course I’m going to read it. And I loved it, especially all the strong women characters.
“We’re a straighten each other’s crowns kind of girl gang.”
“We’re a straighten each other’s crowns kind of girl gang.”
April 9, 2026
This. Book.
I know it wasn't written FOR me. But I'm telling myself it was. There is just so much that I love in this story. And the HEAVY metal music/music vibes were the BEST part. (Are we all obsessed with Sleep Token?) I've kind of been on a rockstar kick over the last few months, and I've actually enjoyed all of them.... but this one STOLE my heart.
As a long time reader of Kim, the chapters with visitors from some of our old friends was EXACTLY what my heart needed. I loved everyone in this book. A human as genuine as Kim put just as many genuine characters in this story. Ever and Sophie were spot on with chemistry! Sophie and Lola were the best sibling duo ever! And I want to be Mabel when I grow up!
You definitely don't have to read the Bright Side books in order to enjoy this one, but I'm telling you, you're going to WANT to.
I know it wasn't written FOR me. But I'm telling myself it was. There is just so much that I love in this story. And the HEAVY metal music/music vibes were the BEST part. (Are we all obsessed with Sleep Token?) I've kind of been on a rockstar kick over the last few months, and I've actually enjoyed all of them.... but this one STOLE my heart.
As a long time reader of Kim, the chapters with visitors from some of our old friends was EXACTLY what my heart needed. I loved everyone in this book. A human as genuine as Kim put just as many genuine characters in this story. Ever and Sophie were spot on with chemistry! Sophie and Lola were the best sibling duo ever! And I want to be Mabel when I grow up!
You definitely don't have to read the Bright Side books in order to enjoy this one, but I'm telling you, you're going to WANT to.
March 28, 2026
Rockstar romance
Workplace
Reverse Age gap
Found family
Dual POV - 1st person
Duet narration - Alex Kydd & Amelia Griffin
These two narrators were perfection for this book. They compliment each others voices so well. I truly enjoyed their performance.
My first book by Kim Holden and my goodness I loved every minute of this book. I love the characters. While the story isn't exactly realistic it still felt very real to me. The characters are relatable and loveable.
Within the first 5 minutes of the audiobook I laughed out loud and I had multiple moments throughout the rest of the book that had me laughing, smiling, and cheering for this group of characters. I love a book that can have me grinning from ear to ear while I drive down the road. It makes it a true experience to listen to. The writing is in depth and great character development was accomplished.
Sophie is living with her sister and nephew working from home at a job that she does not love but she is thriving at regardless. The company merges with another company and suddenly she finds herself in a position of possible unemployment also having gone through a recent break up with a jerk that did not appreciate her fantastic personality. A night out to see a band with her sister leads to new adventures and a new life path for Sophie that she never could have seen coming.
Ever oh Ever I fell in love with you just as Sophie did and I know that is exactly what Kim was going for. Ever is in a two man band with his outgoing and vivacious brother, but Ever has some secrets he has been keeping close to his chest. Throughout this book they come to light and he find that he has found the support system in friends and found family that he needed. Ever is the sweetest but sexiest guy, and he has a dirty mouth. I LOVED HIM!
I can not say enough about how much I enjoyed this book. I want to re-listen to it again and I just finished it! This book gives all the feels of finding love and family in an unlikely way. Dreams coming true and just a feel good listen. The characters react so honestly and without judgement to each other. There is zero miscommunication happening between these pages and I loved how they talk everything out with love and understanding in their hearts. Fabulously written and performed.
Thank you Kim Holden and One night stands studios for the advanced listener copy.
Workplace
Reverse Age gap
Found family
Dual POV - 1st person
Duet narration - Alex Kydd & Amelia Griffin
These two narrators were perfection for this book. They compliment each others voices so well. I truly enjoyed their performance.
My first book by Kim Holden and my goodness I loved every minute of this book. I love the characters. While the story isn't exactly realistic it still felt very real to me. The characters are relatable and loveable.
Within the first 5 minutes of the audiobook I laughed out loud and I had multiple moments throughout the rest of the book that had me laughing, smiling, and cheering for this group of characters. I love a book that can have me grinning from ear to ear while I drive down the road. It makes it a true experience to listen to. The writing is in depth and great character development was accomplished.
Sophie is living with her sister and nephew working from home at a job that she does not love but she is thriving at regardless. The company merges with another company and suddenly she finds herself in a position of possible unemployment also having gone through a recent break up with a jerk that did not appreciate her fantastic personality. A night out to see a band with her sister leads to new adventures and a new life path for Sophie that she never could have seen coming.
Ever oh Ever I fell in love with you just as Sophie did and I know that is exactly what Kim was going for. Ever is in a two man band with his outgoing and vivacious brother, but Ever has some secrets he has been keeping close to his chest. Throughout this book they come to light and he find that he has found the support system in friends and found family that he needed. Ever is the sweetest but sexiest guy, and he has a dirty mouth. I LOVED HIM!
I can not say enough about how much I enjoyed this book. I want to re-listen to it again and I just finished it! This book gives all the feels of finding love and family in an unlikely way. Dreams coming true and just a feel good listen. The characters react so honestly and without judgement to each other. There is zero miscommunication happening between these pages and I loved how they talk everything out with love and understanding in their hearts. Fabulously written and performed.
Thank you Kim Holden and One night stands studios for the advanced listener copy.
February 6, 2026
There is something so beautifully unique about Kim’s writing, that when you start reading you know it’s her writing but yet every story is also so beautifully unique.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The world loves to pigeon-hole women: you’re the fun one or the boring one, the smart one or the creative one, the outspoken one or the kind one. Defy the labels. Be them all.”
I loved everything about this book. Both Sophie and Ever are such deeply, well developed characters. Watching their growth not just from the past but with each other and as individuals was amazing. There’s so much relatability in these characters inner thoughts, how they think and feel. I had no idea where their story was going and it was such a delightful surprise to read as everything came together for them.
As always, Kim has written some unforgettable side characters. Jesse has that tortured soul mixed with a lot of humour. Mabel is a baddie and I want to be her when I grow up too. Lola and Benji are just epic. So many comedic moments from them both. I love how supportive they are to Soph and learning about them individually. I wouldn’t be sad to see a L&J story (just saying) and I have no doubt those two together in a story would have me crying from laughter.
I loved getting to see some very special characters from Kim’s other books. Absolutely nostalgic and epic.
The women lifting each other up throughout this book was everything. Hell yeah to girl power!
**What an amazing surprise book release. I had come to terms with the fact that The Other Side was the grand finale to Kim’s writing. So this is such a treat. I am beyond grateful to be able to read another masterpiece!
5 stars all day long.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“The world loves to pigeon-hole women: you’re the fun one or the boring one, the smart one or the creative one, the outspoken one or the kind one. Defy the labels. Be them all.”
I loved everything about this book. Both Sophie and Ever are such deeply, well developed characters. Watching their growth not just from the past but with each other and as individuals was amazing. There’s so much relatability in these characters inner thoughts, how they think and feel. I had no idea where their story was going and it was such a delightful surprise to read as everything came together for them.
As always, Kim has written some unforgettable side characters. Jesse has that tortured soul mixed with a lot of humour. Mabel is a baddie and I want to be her when I grow up too. Lola and Benji are just epic. So many comedic moments from them both. I love how supportive they are to Soph and learning about them individually. I wouldn’t be sad to see a L&J story (just saying) and I have no doubt those two together in a story would have me crying from laughter.
I loved getting to see some very special characters from Kim’s other books. Absolutely nostalgic and epic.
The women lifting each other up throughout this book was everything. Hell yeah to girl power!
**What an amazing surprise book release. I had come to terms with the fact that The Other Side was the grand finale to Kim’s writing. So this is such a treat. I am beyond grateful to be able to read another masterpiece!
5 stars all day long.
February 21, 2026
"My heart's been in your pocket since the first day we met."
I liked this one overall. It had great female energy from the start that made me laugh. It had swoon, tension and intrigue. But it lost a bit of steam for me in the second half. I felt like the storyline was trying to do a little too much. But the cameo's from the Bright Side crew were perfection. You don't have to have to have read those books to enjoy this one-but it will make the story all the more sweeter.
3.5 Stars ⭐
I liked this one overall. It had great female energy from the start that made me laugh. It had swoon, tension and intrigue. But it lost a bit of steam for me in the second half. I felt like the storyline was trying to do a little too much. But the cameo's from the Bright Side crew were perfection. You don't have to have to have read those books to enjoy this one-but it will make the story all the more sweeter.
3.5 Stars ⭐
February 7, 2026
She did it again
I have never read a book by Kim Holden, that did not make me cry. I feel like she sees me through her writing. In so many of her books has been these relatable moments. These book features one of my favorite songs. It also features themes I am too familiar with.
I loved the characters, the writing. All the feels. I wish I could read it again for the first time.
I have never read a book by Kim Holden, that did not make me cry. I feel like she sees me through her writing. In so many of her books has been these relatable moments. These book features one of my favorite songs. It also features themes I am too familiar with.
I loved the characters, the writing. All the feels. I wish I could read it again for the first time.
February 6, 2026
rook!!
The scream I screamed.
I was absolutely loving Sophie, Ever, Lola, Benji, Jesse and Mabel but when you took us back to San Diego I died and went to heaven.
I read this book into the wee hours of the night which my Alarm will regret but I never will.
Kim, thank you for coming back to us even for one; it was epic.
The scream I screamed.
I was absolutely loving Sophie, Ever, Lola, Benji, Jesse and Mabel but when you took us back to San Diego I died and went to heaven.
I read this book into the wee hours of the night which my Alarm will regret but I never will.
Kim, thank you for coming back to us even for one; it was epic.
February 10, 2026
The brightest light has retuned!!
I have waited years to say this and I’m so incredibly happy to say it Kim Holden is absolutely amazing and this was well worth the 10 year wait!! This book was amazing!! Soph and Ever were great the slow burn…. The brushes with favorite characters. I cannot tell you how much I loved this!!!
I have waited years to say this and I’m so incredibly happy to say it Kim Holden is absolutely amazing and this was well worth the 10 year wait!! This book was amazing!! Soph and Ever were great the slow burn…. The brushes with favorite characters. I cannot tell you how much I loved this!!!
February 14, 2026
This book was everything I needed at exactly the right time. It is such a breath of fresh air. It’s funny and swoon-worthy and had my face hurting from smiling so much. I love the way the characters meet, I love the building of their relationship, I love the chemistry, I love the angst- there is not one thing that I do not love about this book!! It’s so freaking good! Just read it, you won’t be sorry!
Kim Holden has become a must read author for me. So much love for her. 🫶
Kim Holden has become a must read author for me. So much love for her. 🫶
February 14, 2026
4.5 stars. After 7 years since her last release, this book was such a beautiful surprise. I truly hope another book comes after so that we can see what happens with Lola and Jessie. She even brought back old characters that were so loved in her previous series. ❤️
February 16, 2026
I absolutely loved this book!! I am so glad you started writing again Kim. You know I love all your other books so this was the icing on the cake. I really loved the plot twist. That was EPIC!! Keep writing them books for us because we will keep reading them!!
March 17, 2026
This was EPIC, loved it!
February 23, 2026
Amazing! Alllll the stars!
February 7, 2026
Amazing! But I would expect nothing less from a Kim Holden book. It was wonderful getting to know Sophie and Ever, Mabel, Lola, Jess and Benji. Getting to visit with Gus, Scout, Franco, Gemma and Audrey.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 14, 2026
incredible surprise from Kim Holden. I adored this book, so much to love in all the characters. I fell particularly hard for Lola - I can't decide if I need her in my life or I just want to be her: wise, supportive and a bit wild!
The relationship between Sophie and Ever is beautiful to watch as it grows, a real connection and attraction.
For fans of Kim there are many nods to our favourite characters to fill us up.
So much to love, I highly recommend!!!
The relationship between Sophie and Ever is beautiful to watch as it grows, a real connection and attraction.
For fans of Kim there are many nods to our favourite characters to fill us up.
So much to love, I highly recommend!!!
February 10, 2026
Gahhh
Sometimes you don't realize how damn bad you need a really freaking good book until you read it.
Good guys exist, even in your fantasies..
Sometimes you don't realize how damn bad you need a really freaking good book until you read it.
Good guys exist, even in your fantasies..
February 28, 2026
5 ⭐️
Kim Holden is back with another soul inspiring novel that takes the reader on a journey of growth and self-acceptance.
As with all of Kim's stories, you'll laugh and you'll cry, but all the while knowing that your heart will be left whole.
In "Eye for an I" we meet several new characters who are just as captivating as the MC's, and to be honest I would love to see them get their own books. Mabel is seriously life goals. We also get to visit some beloved characters from Bright Side and it was everything my heart could have hoped for.
If you're looking for a spicy, heartfelt romance full of humor, female empowerment, and a rockstar worthy of worship, "Eye for an I" gives all that and more.
Kim Holden is back with another soul inspiring novel that takes the reader on a journey of growth and self-acceptance.
As with all of Kim's stories, you'll laugh and you'll cry, but all the while knowing that your heart will be left whole.
In "Eye for an I" we meet several new characters who are just as captivating as the MC's, and to be honest I would love to see them get their own books. Mabel is seriously life goals. We also get to visit some beloved characters from Bright Side and it was everything my heart could have hoped for.
If you're looking for a spicy, heartfelt romance full of humor, female empowerment, and a rockstar worthy of worship, "Eye for an I" gives all that and more.
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