Surviving The Biker

The Biker #2

by Cassie Alexandra, Kristen Middleton

The story of Adriana and Trevor continues. Will she have the courage to fight for her man and will Trevor make the right decisions, involving the women in his life?
Also - The war between the Devil's Rangers and the Gold Vipers comes to a climax.

**This book is intended for readers 18 years old or older due to the explicit language, sexual situations, and violence that may be upsetting to some readers.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Erotica, New Adult, Audiobook, Crime

286 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2015

About the author

Cassie Alexandra also writes under the names Kristen Middleton and K.L. Middleton.

Reviews

[Erth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it. Again, a lot happening in a short amount of time, but it makes since with everything that was going on. While in yhe beginning it made me almost foam at the mouth and see red, It flowed very nicely and I am happy with the results.
I cannot wait to start reading Jordan & Jessica's story!

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having been disappointed with the previous book 'Resisting the Biker' I couldn't see that I would continue with this series especially after the kind of cheesy cliffhanger ending but for whatever reason I checked ahead and noticed that the third book 'Fearing the Biker' featured Jessica and The Judge, the two characters which stood out for me from the first book so I made the decision that I'd read this book in order to read that one.
My hopes weren't very high I'll admit when I started this but it proved to be a better book than 'Resisting'
Brandy is living with Raptor since she's claiming to be pregnant with his child, this as you can imagine puts a strain on his relationship with Adriana who gets a surprise herself.
Trouble is brewing with The Devil's Rangers and Mud is still after retribution for Breaker.
Like I said, for me this was a better book, Adriana was less annoying which helped although there were still mistakes, more than you'd expect.
A lot of this book seemed rushed but then parts seemed to drag but it's over and now I'm just waiting for Jessica and The Judges book.

[Hot Reading Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well done. Ok Misty is still a skank! A brief scene with an update with Jessica. Could we find a love interest for Judge. Adriana is still a bit childish and her Mother OMG! Could you let your daughter breathe? Ok the Mom fainted and had some headaches but we still don't know if she is sick or not. And no one seems worried.

Some questions were answered but not many and I'm hooked.

[Book Nook Kitten · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ridiculously bad plot at times. The men aren't very appealing. I didn't enjoy this one. So many events that just made me think 'really'? and 'seriously'? The men in these books talk forever! Its annoying! Definitely aren't your silent types. They spew thoughts and feelings in long monologues about their history and fierce loyalty to 'brothers' for no reason. There is only one sex scene and it isn't very hot.

Spoilers-

I really started to seriously dislike the male lead Trevor/Raptor, the fact that the whole time he didn't care that Brandy had been kidnapped, all his concern was solely for Adriana. He doesn't care that Brandy, who he thinks is pregnant with his child, was raped. And then Tank having sex, or trying too, straight after the funeral of the girl whom he is supposed to love? Seriously! The men are not very appealing in this book. I didn't think much of Adriana either, I thought Brandy had more gumption to her.

The plot got even worse as it went on, suddenly Brandy became all self sacrificing and confessing the truth, that it wasn't Trevor she had been with and that she wasn't pregnant. It was also so far fetched that Mud would have bothered to stop before taking Adriana, to go take a shower! Then the whole Brandy being 'addicted to sex with strangers' thing. The fact that the guys just sit around in Misty's' trailer, instead of heading straight after the girls Adriana and Brandy that have been kidnapped, well it all just isn't very realistic. I can't believe I bought this book and the next book in the series. Let's hope it doesn't disappoint but after this I'm not holding out hope.

[katrina · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading book one as a free read through amazon I had to delve into book two..


I really enjoyed the Mc world in this one , the characters, and the storyline.

The authors writing was fluent , and enjoyable . The character were MC bikers so mean, yet with the caring side to them for those within the fold.

We have bitches within the group that I am sure you would want to bitch slap them , but they certainly redeem themselves.

Asses your happy to see get there bits handed to them on a platter and also some sad unpredictable moments within the pages.

After turning the last page I was a content that the author had neatly finished this couples story with not just a hea but more interest to continue on with book three.

Hot bikers, suspense, smoking loving and an easy read that will whisk you along in no time.

Unpredictable, intense, kick arse and Moorish. :D

[Sekena Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

[Lissy Liz · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Golden Vipers stars

[Mara]

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Surviving the Biker

3 Stars


Definitely more serious and plot-driven than “Resisting,” unfortunately the cuteness which I enjoyed in the first installment wasn’t as present in “Surviving.” Like the previous book, there were numerous grammatical errors, typos, etc. which were distracting. The Gold Vipers & Devils Rangers drama was anticlimactic due to lack of involvement of certain characters, and over involvement of others. I do want to continue the series following one of the side characters who, tbh is more interesting than both the main characters combined. It was entertaining for the most part, but a little disappointing as the MC’s “climax” was hardly that.

[Paige Raper · Rating 4 out of 5]

My my. This book is just as good as the 1st. Once again fast-paced and has a good balance between madness and mayhem and love and lust and torture and emotional pain. This book really is a roller coaster. One I didn't want to end. You can read Resisting the Biker and Survivng the Biker together without worrying about the rest of the series. Although once again I pictured Raptor as a brunette (sorry).

⚠️ I couldn't believe that Brandy had been lying, like what kind of person would stoop so low. I also really felt for Raptor and Kitten (aka Trevor and Adriana), they went through so much turmoil and they made it, despite the odds. And the baby clothes The Judge (aka Jordan) was adorable!

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

So I’m having trouble with the narrator, it so bad. From the laugh to the male voice. Adriana’s mother is way to controlling. She doesn’t let her daughter make any decisions and what’s with a daughter call her mother by her first name. As for badass biker not feeling it. None of them were what I come to expect from other books. I don’t think I have read any other biker book where the MC can’t afford to pay for saving their woman. Also, if these are men of the MC they really don’t say penis. Trevor offer to hire someone to watch Adriana and not have a prospect follow her.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book much more than the first. With most of the "OW drama" out of the way, it allowed Raptor and Adriana's relationship to bloom. Adriana's mom was still annoying but became a little more tolerable. After wrapping up this couple's story, I don't think I'm going to finish the series. I honestly didn't feel a connection with any other characters.

[Laura Diaz · Rating 1 out of 5]

Pero cómo me he leído esto? Ni Wattpad se atrevió a tanto.

Me da hasta vergüenza poner aquí públicamente que me he leído esta mierda, solo lo hago para que me den la insignia del mes de marzo.

En fin, después de esto vuelvo a leer algo que me culturice (acotar)

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

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GENERAL INFO: Surviving the Biker
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Year Pub: 2015
Page Length: 241
Genre: MC
Standalone/Cliffhanger: I would read book 1 first, this continues Adriana and Raptor's story
Part of a Series/Installment: Book 2- The Biker
Epilogue Included: yes
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BOOK DESCRIPTION: Adriana and Raptor are working on their relationship while Raptor's ex Brandy is now living with him. Adriana is trying to make the best of it , but now there's a threat to the club, and Adriana isn't sure her and Raptor can make it together.
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M/F-M/M-M/M/F-etc:m/f
HEA/HFN/etc Ending: HEA
Contains Cheating: no
Multi-Luv'n: no
Contains Children: no
Contains Flashbacks: no
Jealy/Possy/OTT Rating: 4-I'm sure anyone would be jealous in Adriana's place
Amount of Sex In The Book: just enough
Overall Smex Rating: 4
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CHARACTER DESCRIPTION:
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HERO: Raptor/Trevor
Hero Description: Road Captain; lives for the club
Hero Likability Rating: 4
HEROINE: Adriana
Heroine Description: starting to grow up, stands up to her mother finally!
Heroine Likability Rating: 4
2nd CHARACTER(S):Vanda-Adriana's mom, Judge-Raptor's illusive half brother; Mud: President of Devil Rangers
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H/h RELATIONSHIP INFO: complicated
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Buildup Instant/Just Right/Too Long: they are apart most of the book because
Any H/h Separations: Vanda hates Raptor and his biker lifestyle
Amount of Time H/h Spends Together: a lot in the end
Overall H/h Relationship Rating: 4
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OW/OM/Exes: Brandy
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-Before/During/Outside H/h Rela.: all before the relationship
-Grovel Rating: n/a
Did OW/OM/Ex Ruin the Book For You: no
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TRIGGERS/WARNING: rape
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Detail: Brandy is naked in bed with Skull and bleeding- a pretty gruesome scene
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AUTHOR OVERVIEW: Cassie Alexandra
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Technical/Editing Quality: 4
Writing/Content Quality: 4
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PERSONAL OVERVIEW:
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Overall Rating: 4
Do You Recommend This Book: yes
Will You Re-read This Book: maybe
Would You Read More Books By This Author: yes
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[Shaly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eh...this was marginally better than book one. I think the most interesting thing about this book was Judge and the mystery surrounding him and his story which at this point isn't really much of a mystery anymore. I think he's just a much cooler character than anyone else and the fact that he isn't even a member of the MC but still manages to get shit done that the MC can't even do, well that makes him the best part of this series. That's basically it.

I'm glad Raptor and Adriana's story is already done because while her character was more mature in this book, their relationship left much to be desired. In other words...they were boring...that's what happens when you stretch out a story of the same couple into more than one book, more often than not, readers get bored reading about that couple, especially when nonsensical things keep happening for no reason...so good riddance to this couple.

I look forward to reading a bit more about Jessica, it was sad what happened to her, so I'm curious to see what the aftermath is like....

[Michele A. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Adriana and Trevor's story continues and more drama ensues. Brandy is relentless in her pursuit of Trevor and has no qualms on pulling out all of the stops to get him. Trevor tries to keep Adriana from giving up on them. Adriana was still pretty immature throughout this book and her mom was as overbearing as ever. Trevor and his Club were still dealing with fallout from Breaker's death and Adriana and Brandy get caught up in this drama as well. It had a lot of different things going on and sometimes they seemed irrelevant as to any part of the story. There were grammatical errors, missing words and misused words that took away from the story as well. It did have a nice ending for this couple but still left questions unanswered.

[Keneen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the Trevor and Adriana story. This book was amazing to read. The reason I gave it a four star was because I didn’t like the different perspective showing, I don’t necessarily like books that has more than the main characters POV. I liked that it was Adriana and Trevor but I didn’t like how Mud, and Brandy’s point of view was added. If the author was trying to look for a perspective to show how what happened to Mud happened I would’ve rather seen it through Jordan’s point of view. The book was great overall, I just couldn’t give it a whole five star.

[Elle Klass · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surviving the Biker picks up where Resisting the Biker left off. Adriana is upset at Trevor and ignoring him while his ex-girl friend is playing the pregnant card and using guilt to shack up with him. The things she does in the book are beyond rotten. There’s quite a few eerie characters in this book that made my skin crawl. Especially Mud.

I hate to say too much and give anything away but there’s tons of excitement and suspense as the story progresses. The storyline is easy to follow and

[Samuela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amate la serie Sons of Anarchy? Adorate i romanzi che hanno come protagonisti sexy ragazzacci fuorilegge, sempre in sella a una Harley? Allora la serie The Biker è quello che state cercando. Oggi mi soffermerò sui primi due romanzi della serie, Resistere al biker e Sopravvivere al biker, nei quali è raccontata la turbolenta e infuocata storia d’amore tra Adriana, una studentessa ventunenne e Trevor, alias Raptor, membro dei Gold Vipers, noto club di motociclisti della città di Jensen, Iowa (USA). 
Adriana è una semplice studentessa universitaria che vive ancora con la madre Vanda, proprietaria di una nota gioielleria del posto. Il padre è stato ucciso durante una rapina, quando ancora vivevano in Florida, da un membro di una gang di motociclisti. Proprio per questo motivo, quando scopre che la figlia ha iniziato a frequentare un ragazzo che fa parte di quel giro losco, cerca di dissuaderla in tutti i modi. La mette in guardia da quel mondo, fatto di pericoli e violenza, un mondo che potrebbe rovinarla e allontanarla dagli obiettivi che si è prefissata di dover raggiungere. Adriana, però, non la pensa allo stesso modo e anche se Trevor è la personificazione del cattivo ragazzo - arrogante, prepotente e sbroccato - non riesce a stargli lontano. Tra i due l’attrazione è istantanea, e lotteranno con le unghie e con i denti per il loro amore. 
«Non credo di aver mai conosciuto una persona schietta come te. Flirti 
così con tutte le ragazze che incontri?» 
«Non con le ragazze come te.» 
«Cosa vuoi dire?» 
Lui fece una pausa. «Quelle più di classe.» 
Il suo complimento mi fece sorridere. «Quindi che vuoi dire? Che di solito flirti solo con quelle non di classe?» scherzai, sentendomi un po’ lusingata ma anche nervosa. 
«A dire il vero non ho bisogno di flirtarci. Di solito sono loro a provarci con me.» 
«Quindi in genere preferisci le maiale?» 
Fece un sorrisetto. «Quelle in genere le preferisco in ginocchio.» 
Risi. «Ma non quelle di classe?» 
«In quel caso sono io a mettermi in ginocchio.» 
Ma essere “La Signora” di un membro di un club non è semplice: è pericoloso, troppo pericoloso, soprattutto quando si entra nel mirino di quello rivale, i Devil’s Renger. Riusciranno a superare tutte le prove che il destino ha in serbo per loro, o rinunceranno al loro amore? 



Nonostante io adori i romanzi che hanno come protagonisti i motociclisti, uomini così sexy che vivono in un mondo tutto loro, sempre avvolti da quell’alone di mistero che li rende irresistibili, in questo caso la storia non è riuscita a convincermi al 100%. I presupposti per renderla migliore e completa c’erano tutti, peccato che l’autrice non sia riuscita a sfruttarne il potenziale. Il plot, a mio avviso, non è stato sviluppato bene e la storia risulta troppo frettolosa.
La trama è piena di episodi tragici e di forte impatto emotivo, purtroppo, però, perdono d’intensità durante la narrazione, perché il romanzo si concentra quasi solo ed esclusivamente sul lato romance ed erotico: tutto il resto che gli avrebbe dato quel quid in più ma è tralasciato. 
«Devi spiegarmi una cosa.» 
«Cosa?» chiesi, sentendo un calore nella pancia mentre faceva scivolare le mani sui miei fianchi. Sapevo che non avrei dovuto lasciarglielo fare, ma non ci riuscivo. Per quanto fossi arrabbiata,sapevo che lo desideravo ancora. 
«Spiegami cos’è il sesso asciutto»sussurrò contro il mio collo, il calore del suo respiro sulla mia pelle per poco 
non mi uccideva.Deglutii. Non sapevo se esistesse come termine, ma mi era venuto in mentecosì. «Sai cos’è.» 
Tirò i miei fianchi contro i suoi.Sentivo la sua erezione premere contro la mia pancia. «Sai cosa preferisco? Il sesso caldo e bagnato» sussurrò,trascinando le labbra lungo il mio collo e fermandosi al mio orecchio. «Anche il mio cazzo lo preferisce» disse, mordicchiandomi il lobo. 
Chiusi gli occhi. Fece scivolare una mano sul mio seno e iniziò a tracciare un cerchio introno al mio capezzolo con il pollice. 
Mi maledissi per aver indossato un reggiseno tanto sottile. «E tu, Gattina? Non ti piace lungo...e bagnato?» 
Mi pizzicò la il capezzolo da sopra il tessuto. «Hai freddo, tesoro? Perché con quel capezzolo ci puoi tagliare il vetro.» 
Gemetti quando lo pizzicò più forte e si dedicò all’altro. 
«Mmm... pensa un po’, anche questo è freddo» disse Trevor con voce roca. Mi slacciò il vestito davanti e fece scivolare una mano nel mio reggiseno diseta. «Ti aiuto a scaldarti» disse,abbassando il viso. Spostò il tessuto e mi prese il capezzolo in bocca. 
Descrisse dei cerchi con la lingua intorno alla sporgenza e poi lo succhiò, mandandomi un brivido di piacere fino al clitoride. 
I personaggi non sono caratterizzati alla perfezione e risultano quasi abbozzati; li ho trovati troppo immaturi e superficiali, pensano solo al sesso anche durante le situazioni più assurde. Capisco che si tratti di un erotico, ma il troppo stroppia. Invece ho trovato ben delineata la contestualizzazione: l’autrice è riuscita a mostrarci la realtà cruda e violenta di chi appartiene a queste gang, una realtà fatta di regole da rispettare e da confini da non oltrepassare. 
Pur trattandosi di un self c'è qualche refuso, ma la cura dell’editing è sufficiente.



Nonostante non abbia soddisfatto del tutto le mie aspettative, non mi sento di bocciare l'autrice, trattandosi di romanzi d’esordio e data la poca esperienza; voglio concederle il beneficio del dubbio e leggerò sicuramente il prossimo romanzo della serie. 

[Dawn Runyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

Awesome, read it in one day. Anxiously awaiting Jordan's book. Excited for this series to continue for many more books.

[Doris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read these two books and while they weren't "great", they were a good read. I think that I will be reading the next when it comes out.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great biker book. It picked where d other one left off of n it got even better. Can't wait for d next one....

[Sandy Emary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it! Raptor held my attention until Judge drop off his present... So cute! Can't wait for his book!!

[Sonya · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75*stars

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, I loved raptor and kitten, and I loved the humour and banter. I'm looking forward to the judge's story!

[Chrissy M · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Pirra Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

Antes de leer y aventurarte en el mundo de los moteros ten en cuenta que es una historia de las que llaman "dark romance" es decir que puedes encontrar (o lo dice la propia sinopsis del libro):

Esta historia contiene lenguaje vulgar, situaciones sexuales explícita y violencia. No es apropiado para lectores de menos de 18 años. Por favor, no lo compres si alguna de estas características hiere tu sensibilidad. Ésta es una obra de ficción y no constituye la descripción real de un club de moteros. Se escribió únicamente a efectos de entretenimiento.

Añado un par de comentarios respecto a temas sensibles que se tratan en la novela: En la historia el tema de abusos sexuales y sexo sin consentimiento está bastante presente

Esta es la segunda novela de una serie que sigue las aventuras y desventuras de los moteros "Gold Vipers". Son relativamente autoconclusivos. Es decir la historia de Raptor y Adriana comienza en la primera novela (anterior a esta) llamada "Resiste al motero" y esta es su continuación. No obstante parece que la tercera (Juez) y la cuarta (Tank) sí son autoconclusivas. Así que lee esta novela sabiendo que para conocer el final de la historia de amor tendrás que adquirir la siguiente.

En esta novela siguen las pegas que comentaba de la anterior:

Hay un problema de narrativa. No sé si la traducción deja que desear, si lo que falta es una corrección tras la traducción porque hay fallos de concordancia número/género en frases, palabras que faltan para entender una frase o letras cambiadas dentro de palabras... o si es que el original ya es algo deficiente en este aspecto porque hay nombres propios de personajes que cambian a mitad de novela e incluso frases que no tienen ningún sentido dentro de la trama.

Raptor es como un motero "bueno" en plan de no tan machista, irrespetuoso, violento o infiel como otros compañeros. Dentro de lo que cabe entiendo que se le pueda ver como buena gente porque aparentemente no es un asesino y no pone los cuernos a su pareja pero creo que si nos conformamos con eso estamos poniendo el nivel muy bajo.

Adriana es una chiquilla de 21 años que tiene la vida resuelta y se pilla por el malote de turno.

Se conocen, pasan cosas y ambos se ven involucrados en una cantidad de drama enorme. A través de todos estos damas enormes y super intensos en realidad no da la sensación de que pasen mucho tiempo juntos y conociéndose, pero bueno, se enamoran bastante en un corto periodo de tiempo luego "lo de siempre" nada sorprendente cuando suelen tener sexo sin protección y ella toma la pildora pero a veces se le olvida.

La historia podría haber finalizado en el 60% de la novela porque en ese punto a pasado un montón de drama y lo han arreglado, pero la autora opta por escribir unas cuantas páginas más para dar 3 o 4 giros más de drama al asunto y finalmente hacernos una suerte de 2 epílogos separados por varios meses en los que echamos un vistazo al mini futuro.

La anterior novela es mejor que esta en cuando al ritmo de las situaciones y a pesar de que ocurren muchas cosas aleatorias este final deja mucho que desear y está escrito para gustar al posible público más que para cerrar las tramas de los personajes.

No lo recomiendo especialmente.

[Chalice · Rating 3 out of 5]

The couple: Trevor (Raptor) and Adriana

Romance trope: MC
Series: The Biker
Length: 324 pages

Plot: The story picks up where the first one (Resisting The Biker left off. Trevor and Adriana are a little more definite in their relationship and things are getting serious. Raptor wants her to move in, but there's the little problem of Brandy who is carrying Trevor's baby. But then Adriana finds out she's pregnant and there's a vicious kidnapping and some deaths and then finally a resolution that leads to a HEA.

Commentary: It felt like there was a little less connection between the main characters in this book. Trevor could have done something about Brandy - at the very least, not let her stay in his house. Adriana was a little immature, not surprising given her age and who her mother is. The mother was ridiculous although she did ease up a little once she got her own boyfriend. I want to read about the Judge and Jessie, but beyond that, none of the secondary characters were appealing.

Previous book in the series: Resisting The Biker
Next book in the series: Fearing The Biker

[Catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picking up where the first book left off, we follow Raptor and Adriana as Brandy (Raptor's ex-old Lady) tries to interfere with Raptor and Adriana's relationship now that she is pregnant with his child and moved back in with him (stating that she had no where else to go). We are also following The Devil's Rangers and their Prez Mud as they plot to get more revenge on the Gold Vipers for having Breaker killed. Without giving too, too much away, they do kidnap both Adriana and Brandy as they are uncertain about who is with Raptor, laying down the terms of both women being returned. Money. The Judge (the man who killed Breaker in the first book and also Raptor's half-brother). To see what happens and how it happens, just pick up the book! While I don't think this installment in the series is as strong as the first book, I did enjoy it a great deal and will definitely finish up the series to see where the stories go for each character I've met so far. For this one, I think I would have wanted to spend more time with The Devil's Rangers, see how they tick, and see how vile they actually are. I also think the ending was a little rushed, but I can forgive that because it's still an enjoyable read!

[Fiona Moran · Rating 1 out of 5]

I want my money back

I wasn't a big fan of the first book, but I hate not knowing what happens in a duet so I bought this. If it's possible, there was more errors in this book than there were in book 1. The book felt rushed, and maybe that's why there are errors all over the place. Adriana came off very selfish, especially towards her mother. Trevor didn't seem to have any character development at all, he just seemed to get more childish. Jordan is the most interesting character in this book, but I'm not about to spend my money reading about him if the editing is as shoddy in his story as it is in this. Don't waste your money buying this book, nothing interesting actually happens.