I’ve always loved Zander Brockman in some shape or form. The boy who lived next door for the first seventeen years of my life has been my best friend, my confidant, my first crush, and my first love. I trusted him with my life and my heart. When he smiled at me I knew everything was going to be okay…
Until it wasn’t.
Zander
I haven’t seen that girl in seventeen years, and I’ve missed her every damn day. I knew I wasn’t good enough for her, so the night before I left with my bandbrothers for California, I stole a night with her. I lived off those memories. There hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I haven’t wanted to talk to her just one more time, but I knew she deserved a better man than me. Now, after seeing her again, I realize that I didn’t care if she should have a better man. My feelings were still as strong as they have ever been for her. I wanted to be with her…
Terri Anne Browning is a USA TODAY bestselling author. Being dyslexic, she never thought a career in writing would be possible, yet she has been on bestselling lists multiple times since 2013. Reese: A Safe Haven Novella was her first Indie published book. The Rocker Who Holds Me changed the tables and kicked off The Rocker... series featuring the sinfully delicious members of Demon's Wings. The Rocker... Series is now complete with 12 books and the occasional novella. Other books by Terri Anne include the Angel's Halo MC Series, as well as The Lucy & Harris Novella Series, The Vitucci Mafiosos Series, and The Tainted Knights Rocker Series.
Terri Anne lives in Virginia with her husband, their three demons---err, children--and a hyper Frenchie named Grunt.
This is a classic case of "it's not the book, it's me" combined with the fact I feel the need to throat punch one or more of the main characters. Violence is never the answer, people! I'm cutting my loses and stepping away from a potentially hostile situation. This will probably work better for folks following the series more closely than I have or those of you not quite done with the "I did it for your own good" trope.
This will more than likely contain spoilers as I rant. Apologies in advance. Do not read if you don't want to know.
I'll admit...I didn't quite like this one. Why? Because it seemed a completely different Zander from the previous books. I don't believe one second that Zander wasn't as much a manwhore as the others in the band were and implying that there were very few hookups during the seventeen years he'd been apart from Annabelle just made me roll my eyes and think the author had rewritten history. And Annabelle...waiting around for a man who didn't want her enough for seventeen years? As soon as I read that, the story lost me. And when Zander is all smug knowing he was the last man she ever had sex with, made me want to punch his face in. Why do authors do that? Do they think that it's amusing? Because, it's not. Maybe I was in a bad mood when I read this, but nearly everything about this book rubbed me the wrong way. When Annabelle sees him again after nearly two decades, she's only mad at him for what, five minutes before she's jumping into the nearest bed with him. I didn't like how Mieke automatically accepted Zander in her life like he had always been there. I think she should have taken him to task like she did Zander's bandmates/friends, but she didn't. She even defended him to her mother! It also pissed me off that all his friends were ready to bag the shit out of Annabelle, but all Zander gets from Annabelle's family is that he'll be made to pay if he ever hurts her again? Like he hasn't hurt her enough over the years? And why go into business with Emmie? The other women just seemed like judgemental bitches and I think Annabelle would be better off away from all that shit they stir up. And having sex without protection? Just ewwwwww!! And even Natalie's involvement in his life just annoyed me. In fact, this whole story annoyed me because Zander was a completely different character in this book and it just didn't make sense.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Para começar tenho que dizer que a autora fez um transplante de personalidade no Z... simplesmente ele não é o mesmo cara retratado nas histórias anteriores. A heroína é uma completa pateta que fica esperando um cara por 17 anos que simplesmente meteu o pé na bunda dela e a descartou como sobras de ontem. Não gostei de nada e fui até o fim porque ainda esperava alguma reação da heroína que não fosse se derreter pelo cara em 5 segundos e já ir fazendo sexo sem proteção com ele. Fiquei muito, muito desapontada mesmo. O herói é um babaca total com ela e ela um tapete que fica lá esperando ser pisoteada. -------------- To start I have to say that the author did a personality transplant in Z ... He simply is not the same man pictured in the previous stories. The heroine is a complete moron who is waiting for a man for 17 years who simply dump her ass and discarded like yesterday's leftovers. I didn't like anything and went to the end because I still expected some reaction of the heroine who wasn't melt by hero in 5 seconds and she already go making unprotected sex with him. I was very, very disappointed even. The hero is a total asshole to her and she a doormat that is there waiting to be used.
The Rocker Who Betrays Me was the eleventh book in the Rocker series by Terri Anne Browning. The series was designed to be read in order.
Zander and Annabelle had history. We met Zander previously in multiple books as the fun, humorous, happy go lucky playboy in OtherWorld. In the last book, we then met Annabelle, Gabriella’s manager, who apparently held an intense anger towards Zander; whom she hadn’t seen for seventeen years.
I enjoyed the storyline and diving deep into both characters. No spoilers so no elaboration, but I had a difficult time with forgiveness. It wasn’t your normal plot, so kudos on the creativity through the details, but I really didn’t see how they could easily come back from their conflict. So although it wasn’t that realistic, I enjoyed the book tremendously. It was emotional yet enjoyable all the same.
Browning has run several stories throughout the series with many carryovers and simultaneously run plots in separate books. There are still a few gaps but it appears all may be resolved in Forever Rockers.
Of all the books in this series, this is one of the most heartbreaking. Seventeen years ago, Zander Brockman and Annabelle Cassidy were close. When Annabelle was sixteen, her mother was an alcoholic and her step father, Jacob beat her whenever one of his rages flared up. She would escape to Zander's house and sleep there. Although he was attracted to her, he wouldn't allow himself to give in to his urges. She was too good for him and he knew that. He focused on his music and his band OtherWorld.
"I'd walk through hell for you, you know that, right?"
Annabelle's brother Noah knew things were not great at home for her, but had no idea that she was being abused. Once Zander told him, he took Annabelle under his protection. Along with his girlfriend Chelsea he was determined to give Annabelle the life she deserved. He questioned his place in the band. The other members of OtherWorld wanted him to stay on-they were just on the cusp of being discovered. But Noah wanted to pursue country music in Nashville. This left a void for the band that Axton Cage eventually filled. That move is the one defining moment for them that forever changed them from a garage band to one that thousands adored.
But Annabelle and Zander had one night together where they gave in to their feelings. Zander hated to leave Annabelle, but his band was flying out to LA to pursue their dreams. But he was coming back for her. He got her a cell phone so she could always be a call away from him. He believed he was never going to be good enough for her, but she was his weakness; the one who made things bearable for him.
"I'm no good for you, Annabelle. You shouldn't want me. I'll only bring you down, baby."
Problem is, he never answered her calls. Or her texts. Or her letters. Nothing. Not one word from the man who professed to love her.
My heart didn't ache nearly as bad for the girl I'd left behind when I was halfway through a bottle of expensive bourbon. I was numb and I liked that sensation.
Being in a constant numb state had its consequences, though. I'd found that out by the end of that week. I'd done things I couldn't take back. Things that haunted me. Things that had proven to me just how undeserving I truly was of Annabelle.
She needed him. Her life was changing and she couldn't get a hold of him. But she did find out he was staying in touch with his grandparents, so it was just her he was avoiding.
Every time, I had tried to tell him what was going on, but he couldn't be bothered to return my calls or even open a damn letter.
All these years later, they are thrown together when Gabrielle, a client of Annabelle's is shot and she is in LA taking care of her. She makes sure to avoid Zander at all costs. He seems to want to talk to her, but she shuts that down.
"I've stayed out of your way while you and Emmie were so busy with Brie's stuff, but now that things have calmed down I was hoping we could...I don't know, talk?" "You want to talk? Now?" My voice was rising with my anger, but I couldn't help it. Seventeen years of pain, of gut-wrenching hurt, and anger-so much anger-was beginning to boil in my veins.
There are so many things he doesn't know about and she isn't going to tell him. But that decision is taken away from her when an unexpected visitor from Nashville shows up on Zander's doorstep.
Up until now, the story was mostly told in flashbacks, and there were so many things I wondered about. But be careful for what you wish! When the truth comes out it will shatter you. My eyes were wet and I kept muttering to myself. I thought I had guessed at what Annabelle was hiding, but there was so much more to her story. Why did Zander turn his back on her? What was he thinking and how could he live with himself? I have to admit, part of me hated Zander for all those years that she reached out to him only to have her heart broken time and again. He has always been missing the happiness that his band mates all found and as far as I'm concerned, he has only himself to blame. He didn't just destroy his chance at happiness; he stole it from Annabelle too.
Things quickly escalate from this point forward. Once the truth is out, where does that leave everyone? You can never erase the years in between but can you forgive? Can you really ever start over?
"I'd give up my last breath to get that time back, to hold you and tell you how much I love you."
I thought the ending of this story was a little abrupt, I was hoping for a little epilogue. We have one more rocker book coming our way, so maybe we will get a glimpse into Annabelle and Zander's future. Gods, I will miss this series.
"I love you, Anna. I always have and I always will. I choose you. Nothing else matters."
Terri Anne Browning does it again! I can't tell you how much I love this series! And I seriously love being reconnected to past characters!
Zander and Annabelle......sigh......they were so close as teenagers and were always there for each other. But then real life interrupted and Zander made some foolish decisions and basically cut Annabelle out of his life.......FOR 17 YEARS! WTF?!?!
What a rollercoaster ride! Lots of tears for me in this one, especially with everything Annabelle went through.
Great Epilogue, great story, great series! Can't wait for the next one!
I have loved every single one of Terri Anne Browning's Rockers. But this book, this one was different than all the others. I adored it.
Seventeen. Seventeen years when she fell in love with the boy next door. Seventeen years old when she let him go so he could chase his dreams. Seventeen years old when she found out she was pregnant. Seventeen years later, they meet again. So much time past, so much time lost, so many mistakes, so much pain between them. But it's still there, that love between them. Can these two lost, lonely and incomplete souls heal each other and find their way back to the love they once shared?
This book was raw with emotion that we haven't previously seen from the talented Terri Anne Browning but surely cements her status as an author with an amazing range of storytelling abilities. I felt everything throughout this entire book. Every single emotion on every single page, and believe me when I tell you that they are there on each and every page of this book.
Admittedly, I spent most of this book in heart-wrenching pain, a bit teary eyed or with a lump in my throat. And angry, I was so angry at Z, that is until I felt his pain and tasted his regret. It was stunning the way that Terri Anne was able to so accurately convey these feelings so that the reader experienced them right along with the characters. There was one point where I was gasping with the characters, and I definitely felt my stomach lurching when Z did. That right there - the ability to draw those reactions from her readers, ones that so closely mirror what her characters are feeling - is the mark of an author with a true gift. Congratulations, Terri Anne. This book is a smashing success.
By far her most emotional addition to the series, and that's saying something considering some of the subjects she's touched on throughout this entire series. This book is a must read for every single Terri Anne Browning fan. Well done, Mrs. Browning, so very well done!
Zander is 19 and Annabelle is about to turn 17. She's the girl next door who sneaks into Zander's window at night to feel safe. What is going on at Annabelle's home is dysfunctional and she is afraid to tell her brother Noah because of what he might do.
Zander is really worried about Annabelle's safety and has to tell Noah. Then things get better for everyone but Noah leaves OtherWorld for a solo career in Country Music and OtherWorld finds Axton Cage which is the perfect singer for their band. After Axton joins the group they are quickly snached up and on the way to being ROCK GODS.
OtherWorld leave Tennessee for California. Zander leaves Annabelle with a promise that he will come back for her and when she graduates he will take her with him. But Fame has it's downfalls and Zander realizes even more how much Annabelle is better off without him ruining his life. So he never calls, never picks up the phone, never even wants to hear her name again.
17 years later there is a tragic accident with Gabriella. Liam's love interest and Annabelle's client. Annabelle is thrown back into all of the men of OtherWorld's lives. She grew up with these guys and misses them all but she is not ready to see Zander again after he broke his promise and never even could give her a reason for the silent treatment that shattered her heart.
Zander knows how stupid he was letting Anna go. He still loves her with all his heart and now wants her back. An unexpected surprise shows up and Zander realizes just how bad he screwed up.
Zander pushes his way back into Annabelle's life and she is not really protesting that hard to keep him away. Annabelle sees the potential for a relationship but can she forgive the rocker for all that has happened between them.
Good story between the two main characters. I think the 17 years of no one at all in Annabelle's life is a little unrealistic but maybe that is just me.
4.5 stars... by far my favorite in the rocker series. Annabelle was a little too forgiving.. but then I guess not everyone would be a bitter bitch as me.. Zander, I just adored and then I wanted to kick his ass at times..so stupid. Either way, great story all around.
The Rocker Who Betrays Me (The Rocker #11) by Terri Anne Browning
Annabelle and Zander started out as childhood best friends. One day they both saw each other in a very different light. Neither one of them realizing the others feelings had become more than friendship. Until one day, they kissed and from there the relationship between these two young people transformed.
At the same time, that Annabelle and Zander’s love for each other grew the popularity of Other World Zander’s band grew. They both feared once the band signed a record deal and went on tour they would be separated. That day came all too soon. Zander was excited his musical dreams were coming true. But at what expense? Annabelle couldn’t be happier for Zander but worried that she would lose him to the rock star life.
They share a beautiful goodbye the night before he leaves; he promises to come back for her; he promises to love her forever. He breaks his promise the next day.
Seventeen years later circumstances beyond their control bring them face to face with each other once again. Hate radiates off Annabelle in waves as she avoids Zander at all costs.
He doesn’t care she hates him that time may have changed her love for him. He intends to win her back give up everything for a lifetime with the only girl who has ever held his heart.
I cannot say enough about the series one of the best series I have ever read, and each book is unique and special in its own way. The Rocker Who Betrays Me quickly has become my favorite of them all. It was much more emotional and heart wrenching than any of Terri’s other books in the series though they all have their angst. Zander and Annabelle’s story had me sobbing for all they lost and all they found in each other again. From his OCD issues to her abusive home life, to the tragedies they faced. I was constantly in a state of turmoil. I loved it!
The first fifty percent of the book goes back seventeen years ago when Annabelle, Zander, and the boys of Other World are just young people. It was awesome getting a glimpse of Devlin, Liam, Wroth, and Axton when they first started out. However, originally Annabelle’s brother Noah was the lead singer of the band. I loved Zander and Noah’s brotherly relationship. Noah and Annabelle’s bond was really special; he was her protector and her biggest support.
The second half of the book takes us to the time Gabriella was in the hospital and Zander and Anna first meet up again. I despise spoilers so I won’t go in to too much detail here except to say there are surprises you will not believe. Zander’s life is thrown for a loop and his messed up mind doesn’t take it too well at first.
When Annabelle tells Zander how her life fell apart when he broke his promises to her I couldn’t stop the tears. The tragedies that Annabelle went through over the years were too much for me to take as a reader. I had to put the book down and take a break to get my bearings, not for long though. I had to know how this couple ended up. The fact that their love was undying and stood the test of time and distance was so delightful to read. Terri Anne Browning once again does not disappoint.
I actually believe this particular installment could be read as a standalone but honestly, I love this series and recommend it to anyone looking for smokin’ hot rockers and the badass chicks who love them.
2.5 Stars... I was really loving this book at the beginning. The story of when Annabell & Zander were younger was sweet. I loved them both & their young love.
***SPOILERS*** What I didn't like was when Zander left to our with Other World & NEVER contacted her again. What was the point of the promise ring? And all those other promises he made to her? He was an absolute coward & handled the situation in such an immature way. Just never speaking or seeing Anna again because of whatever self-loathing issues he had. She deserved so much more than that.
Anna went through so much hell in the 17 years without Z. But then she doesn't really put up too much of a fight when they reunite. That was really disappointing.
The whole situation pissed me off so much. Especially how things were handled from both parties after reuniting. That poor girl went through hell & back, she should have blasted Z into the middle of next century after he abandoned her. His reasonings were pathetic & she didn't have any fight in her.
This story could have been soooo much better. It started off that way but then it just went down hill for me. It kills me to say this because I love Terri's books & the Rocker Series is great. But this one just didn't hit the mark for me.
Wow! I have to say I'm really disappointed, which RARELY EVER HAPPENS.
I love this series and I really liked Zander's character as I read it through the other books. I also really love Terri Anne Browning's writing style. I guess the problem for me was this book was about a different Zander.
I was completely surprised by the OCD issue. ESPECIALLY if it was that bad, how had we not heard about it sooner. Also, Zander was just as big a slut as everyone else, why are we being asked to believe that in close to 20 years he hadn't racked up just as many "hook ups" as the rest of the band? Remember the whole "... Let's see who can bang Harper first bet???" Yeah, right Zander has been dying on the inside, uh huh, ok!
I don't want to get started on Anna and the train wreck that was not having sex for that long because.... wait for it... No really, I still have no idea why!
I could go on and on, I will say that this wasn't the best book from the series for me and leave it at that. I was hoping for something....more.... or different... or I'm not sure but not that. Oh well, I will still read the last book hoping for a return to what I have come to expect from this series.
Zander's book just wasn't it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
3.5 stars, it's good but somehow not as good as I thought it would be.
It's been pretty much a while since the last time I read The Rocker series. I remember loving this series because this is the first series about rocker life that I read, even before the ones from marvelous Olivia Cunning. I love this series when our Heroes are still the original ones. But since the series got stretched so very long, I can't help but somehow lose the feeling. I can't feel the pure essence (bah!) of our rocker and as much as I love Terri Anne Browning's writing, the plot and the storyline are not getting better either.
In this book, I don't like Zander. He "wants" to be our wounded Hero, but I just think that he's not a Hero at all. I mean, he's selfish. And Annabelle. Not feeling her too.
So yeah, to be honest I'm not really sure if I want to continue with this series. I guess we'll see.
Annabelle and Zander has had a past together. They were of course a very loving couple, but Zander totally fucks it up by breaking a promise that ruined them for 17 years (no he didn't cheat)
half of this book was a build up of how they got together, to how they had their 17 year break. I do admit Zander really did fuck up big time, but I do believe he was somewhat redeemed in the end.
But my favorite character was NEITHER Annabelle or Zander. It was Mieke!!!! I love that girl. She's smart understanding and loves her mother.
This book was well-written, but I'm not a fan of the Second Chance romance when there are many years of separation (17 years in this book). It's too depressing and makes the hero look bad.
Anyone who does love that sort of plot, then this book is definitely for you (very emotional).
Love Ms. Browning rocker series. Enjoy this one despite a bit slow in the beginning and a rushed ending. Plot and character development was good. Kept me captivated till the end. Very surprising elements on this one. Very sad to hear the series will come to an end soon. Looking forward to the read.
This was a beautiful story that I didn't expect. It was the first time reading anything from this author but it won't be the last!!! I'm in love with her writing and can't wait to read more!!
I didn't know that there would be book #11 in this series, that's why I just read it now. I read book #10 The Rocker Who Hates Me months ago, so I need to reread the last chapter of that book before I started this because I've forgotten who Annabelle is. LOL
I was pretty worried when I saw the tittle of this book because I hate betrayal stories. Although this book was pretty disappointing, I still enjoyed this. I've said this several times that I really love the characters in this series. Although sometimes the story isn't really my cup of tea, I will continue reading this series just because I love the characters so much. I feel like I've become a part of their family, so when I read a new book of this series it's like I have a little reunion with my family.
The Rocker Who Betrays Me is a second chance romance book. Zander fell in love with his best friend's little sister, Annabelle. They both loved each other. Until Zander should move across the country because OtherWorld finally got a record deal. He promised Annabelle he would come back to her. But for some reasons he didn't come back home and suddenly stayed away and ignored Annabelle for seventeen freaking years!
Seriously I hated Zander so much when he was being a coward like that. I wanted to kick his sorry ass and rip his balls off!!
That part was what really disappointing the most. It ruined everything!!
I liked Zander in the first 45% of the book actually. It was sad that he turned out to be a coward asshole!
But I liked Annabelle. She was a strong, smart and kickass heroine.
And OMG I loved Annabelle's big brother, Noah so much! I wish I had a big brother like him.
In this book we will finally see the history of OtherWorld. Who were the members before this band was really famous, how was their journey, how did Axton become the OtherWorld's vocalist, and we will even get to know how did Liam end up with drugs problems.
Although I was disappointed with the story but I was glad that it ended with HEA.
I'm so sad that the next book would be the final installment of this series I wonder whose story it would be?
Young love and the boy next store.....this book is the story of Annabelle and Zander. Annabelle's mother is an alcoholic and her step-father is abusive to her. She has a backpack ready to go and slips away to avoid the beatings. She goes over and climbs in through Zander's window. She spends her nights with him. He's attracted to her, but she's only 16, soon to be 17, so she technically is "jail bait".
I fell in love with both of these characters. I was frustrated and sad that Zander kept telling her he was no good for her. He has issues and when things get out of control and he gets worked up, she is his balm. They are perfect for each other. And he would do anything for her. When he broke his promise to Anna to not tell anyone about the abuse and told her older brother Noah, she interpreted it as a brush-off.
"I didn't tell Noah what was going on because I was tired of taking care of you. I would f*cking take care of you for the rest of my life and never complain about it. I didn't care if you climbed through my window. Hell, it was something I looked forward to because when you were sleeping in my bed, I found the kind of peace I've been searching for all my life."
So his band finally make it big and they head to LA, leaving Annabelle behind in Tennessee.
"I love you, Annabelle. I love you so damn much. Say you'll wait for me. I'll come back for you, baby. I swear it."
And we know from the synopsis that it's been 17 years since he's seen her or talked to her. What??? Yes, he screwed it up BIG, and it broke my heart! I kept thinking he'd give in and call her or answer her calls or texts.
This story gives us both the past and the present and is told from both POV's. I couldn't wait to get to present day to see why, why, why Zander did what he did. And when their worlds collide once more, my heart broke for Annabelle.
I wanted to jump up and run from the room. I didn't want to be in the same state with Zander Brockman let alone the same house. For weeks I'd had to deal with seeing him in passing at the hospital. Each time I'd seen him it had felt like I was being stabbed in the chest with a knife.
I'd avoided so much as looking at him, but the few times I'd found myself giving in, it was to find his tortured green eyes starting at me. Green without the gold flecks. I'd felt destroyed seeing his eyes like that. Other than that first time he'd spoken to me, he'd kept his distance and I had been both glad and hurt to my very soul that he hadn't tried to talk to me. Was it really so easy to forget all about me?
This was a very emotional read! There were times I cried, but the author warned us about it at the beginning of the book. Despite the angst, I loved it! There were so many emotions I felt during this story. I was angry with Zander, so angry, but I still loved him and wanted to give him a big hug I felt he needed. He seemed so lost. The secondary characters were wonderful as well, especially Zander's grandma. I highly recommend!
I received this copy in exchange for my honest review.
I'm not sure how I really felt about this one so it's most likely going to be a ranty review. I love this series it's one of my favorites but not so sure with this one.
I held out so long on reading this one because I've seen other reviews and a lot of them were negative and said how much of an asshole Zander was. I didn't want to taint my view on this series. But I had to read this in order to read Forever Rockers.
I liked the first half a lot. It was all about the past. It was their story. It showed their connection to each other and gave you just the right amount of character background and feeling to know these characters before we jumped back to present day. I did tear up a couple of times reading about them in the past. It was always going to be kind of sad because you knew where the story was headed.
Now here's were the story gave me mixed feelings. Getting into the present day. I didn't even feel like I was reading about Zander from the last books in the series. He was a completely different person then we are led to believe when he's just a side character in his band mates books. He wasn't an asshole in the present. What he did in between the past and present was what made me have bad feelings towards his character especially when you hear how much struggle Anna went through on her own simply because he was hurting and he didn't think he was good enough for her. It really was one of the more slightly unforgivable things a hero has done in a while for me. Although I did have a few tears for both of them. There were some emotional parts.
Anna held out for a little longer than I thought she would have since in previous reviews everyone said she was a spineless pushover. I do sort of agree. I don't know how you couldn't possibly let something like what he did go so soon. He didn't even have to grovel or fight for her or anything it was like a natural progression which made her seem weak for falling right back into him. But I also understand how she does let him back in. Like I said she did hold of for a while but the circumstances didn't make it easy.
It was all a bit to unreal for me. He's gone for 17yrs, she hasn't even dated or looked at another man since him, he's a rockstar who barely slept with anyone in all that time, her brother who's her protector and best friend basically slaps him on the back with a future warning like the last 17yrs didn't even happen and then the easy wrap up ending.
Altogether I just didn't feel for his character the way I did the other guys in the band. It just fell in the middle for me I guess.
I was anxiously awaiting Zander and Annabelle's story after the set up in The Rocker Who Hates Me, so when it released I dived right into it, and because I absolutely love this series. However, I am sad to say that I was left disappointed in this one. It honestly hurts me to say that, because I actually loved the premise of the story, but I felt like the story stayed too much in the past and then the present was rushed with a quick resolution to the issues that Zander and Annabelle faced. My heart hurt for all that Annabelle had gone through but some of it just didn't make sense to me, esp. since Annabelle and Zander were basically moving in the same musical circles. And I felt like Zander had a personality transplant in this one. I felt like the Zander in this story was not the Zander that I had met previously in all the other Rocker books, although I loved the fact that Terri Anne Browning dealt with the issue of OCD in this one, and the fact that there is no rhyme or reason for why something must be done when you suffer with this disease. However, Zander's reasons for hurting Annabelle were absolutely ridiculous to me and made absolutely no sense, esp. not with all that they had been through. And personally, I felt like Zander got off way too easily for his actions. Zander was the only one in this book who was not taken to task for his actions, but the rest of his band mates and friends were, which really bothered me. And Zander's response to it all really did not sit right with me. Not to mention the things that came out Mieke's mouth when addressing Zander's band mates were highly unacceptable to me. She is a 16 year old child. And I am truly left puzzled by the whole notion that the members of OtherWorld are not as close as the members of Demon's Wings when just like the guys in Demon's Wings these guys grew up together and are each other's best friends...Axton was the only real outsider in the group, the rest of them started the band together and even went to school together. Very confused by that notion.
Although I had issues with this story, I absolutely love this series and I will be reading the next installment when it releases, because the series is very entertaining and very well written...not to mention I am extremely attached to these characters.
The Rocker Who Betrays Me by Terri Anne Browning was outstanding and was so heart wrenching in some parts. I love the fact that this book takes you back to the beginning of OtherWorld’s start in the music world and how they became to be. Zander and Annabelle both thought that they were doing what was right for the other and in the long run they only hurt themselves. This book was full of surprises and story twist for the characters it took me on an emotional roller coaster. There were times that I cried and wanted to smack some common sense into the characters but in the end everything worked out for the best. I can’t wait to see how the series is going to conclude I have absolutely loved this series and I will be sad to see it end.