Drift

Felony Romance #4

by Jeana E. Mann

An emotional romance about sacrifice and love between two opposites.

A rock star tortured by panic attacks…

Elijah Crowe has everything a man could want. Fame. Women. Wealth. Somewhere along the line it all became meaningless. Caught in a cycle of self-destruction, he’s got to get out before it kills him. An impossible task when everyone on earth knows his name, he’s got an ironclad contract, and the people running his career can’t be trusted.

An obstetrics nurse with a hidden identity…

Lauren Caldwell learned at a young age that the paparazzi can strip away a girl’s soul. She gave up fame and fortune to live an anonymous life. She’s content to bring babies into the world and hide in the suburbs until the death of a child rocks her world.

On the surface, they have nothing in common. It’s what lies beneath that brings them together.

Their impromptu blind date brings disastrous consequences. Elijah wants a new life. Lauren wants to hide. He will sacrifice everything he’s achieved to have Lauren, but is she willing to risk a return to the limelight for him?

Warning: contains adult language, questionable morals, and hot sex.

Other Felony Romance books: Intoxicated, Unexpected, Vindicated, and Impulsive.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

250 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2015

About the author

Jeana E. Mann is the award-winning author of billionaire and bad boy romance. Her books focus on second chances and workplace relationships while touching on real-life topics like autism, drug addiction, mental illness, and family dynamics. Her latest release, THE EXILED PRINCE, is available now!

You can find her here:
Website: http://jeanaemann.net
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Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JeanaEMann
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Standalone Series:
THE PRETTY BROKEN SERIES
Pretty Broken Girl
Pretty Filthy Lies
Pretty Dirty Secrets
Pretty Wild Thing
Pretty Broken Promises
Pretty Broken Dreams
Pretty Broken Baby
Pretty Broken Hearts
Pretty Broken Bastard

FELONY ROMANCE SERIES
Intoxicated
Unexpected
Vindicated
Impulsive
Drift
Committed

ROYAL SECRETS SERIES
The Exiled Prince
The Dirty Princess
The Rebel Queen (Releasing Fall 2018)
The Bastard King (Releasing Fall 2018)

STANDALONE ROMANTIC SUSPENSE
Monster Love

Reviews

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Blurb:
A blind date with a rockstar threatens to reveal a nurse’s hidden identity.

Elijah Crowe has everything a man could want. Fame. Women. Wealth. Somewhere along the line, it all became meaningless. Caught in a cycle of self-destruction, he’s got to get out before it kills him. An impossible task when everyone on earth knows his name, he’s got an ironclad contract, and the people running his career can’t be trusted.

Lauren Caldwell learned at a young age that the paparazzi can strip away a girl’s soul. She gave up fame and fortune to live an anonymous life. She’s content to bring babies into the world and hide in the suburbs until the death of a child rocks her world.

Their impromptu blind date brings disastrous consequences. Elijah wants a new life. Lauren wants to hide. He will sacrifice everything he’s achieved to have Lauren, but is she willing to risk a return to the limelight for him?

On the surface, they have nothing in common. It’s what lies beneath that brings them together.

[T. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received Drift as a review copy from the author/publisher (via InstaFreebie). The gifting did not determine the review/rating, which reflects my honest opinion. Wow! What a great read. Very interesting, intriguing characters and a fast-paced, well-conceived plot. The writer has a way of setting a scene with great description and dialog. Eli and Lauren have riveting chemistry, and the conflicts are layered and believable. The last chapters felt rushed to conclude the story, but I loved the read enough I'll be checking out more books by Mann.

[Janee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, but finding it hard to let go. To me there was a lot of open situations that where unresolved. Like what happens with Lauren at the hospital, does Elijah g back to music? The things like drive crazy when they're not answered.

[Kerry · Rating 5 out of 5]

When did things go so wrong? How do you make them right? One man on a path of destruction gets a wake-up call but at what cost? On a journey of discovery and redemption, he finds his heart.
The emotionally strong story, one you don't want to put down or miss reading. On my re-read list already and highly recommended. I received a complimentary copy as part of a newsletter promotion.

[David Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elijah's life is a mess and he needs to break away from it! Lauren is also hiding from her past! When the two meet can the sparks mend their broken selves? Well written with plenty of intense emotions dealt with in an adult fashion! I like how this author makes her characters face up to their problems head on! This story is much better that it would first appear!

[Kat Ryker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drift is Elijah's story, sort of. The thing with Elijah is, at the first part of the book, you have to remember what he was like in the previous books where he shows up (especially Tasha and Luke's) versus what he is now. There is a world of difference between Elijah then and Elijah now. And that's what the book is about. Elijah growing up and take control of his own life instead of allowing others to do it for him.

This isn't just Elijah's story. It is also the story of a nurse who goes out with him on a blind date, without knowing that he's the infamous Elijah Crowe. Lauren is a girl with a secret. And that secret makes her quite aware of the fishbowl life that Elijah leads, and of the money Elijah has. And the fact that she's not interested in either. She's interested in the man beneath all of the trappings.

This story is Elijah getting down to that guy without the trappings, all on his own. This story is also an explanation for some of the things we either read about or saw happening in the other Felony books. Elijah, being fueled by liquor, drugs, and rock n roll for so long, has to confess and atone before he can truly be free of that other life.

Again a 4-1/2 star book, or thereabouts. There were typos again, and I've come to expect them, but the editing was a little lax in this one too. Ms. Mann has the capability of writing a stellar book, she needs to find the correct people to have her back.

[Teri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found myself surprised by the content of this Bad Boy Rocker book and I loved it. I was glad in this rocker book it wasn't focused so much on his antics as his recovery and withdrawal from that world which was slowly killing him. Hi fight toward change is riddled with obstacles but the author treats us to a read which is well done and was a delight to read. The changes in both of the main characters and the dedication soothe this old heart and had me doing the deep sigh and awww's to the point of being repetitive. I enjoyed it completely. I haven't read this author before but she did make me fall for a guy who's a rocker. . . nuff said.

[Nicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elijah is struggling with the touring, the debauchery and the fast lane of living life as a rock star. Underneath the surface, he is a man looking for normalcy and something less soul-sucking. Lauren has lived life with notoriety and changed her identity to begin a new life totally separate from the one she had.
Elijah and Lauren seem like an unlikely couple but have more in common than either one realizes. This was a story of growth, restitution and the beginnings of a great love affair between these two characters. Absolutely loved this story but if I may make one comment, it would be that an epilogue would have been great to have answered some of the questions we were left with.

[Staphysagria · Rating 3 out of 5]

I finished the book with mixed feelings. There is a happy end, but there are a bunch of unanswered questions. Why Elijah had his panic attack in the first place, what happened to Lauren when she returned to work. As detailed as the beginning as cursory was the end. All of a sudden Elijah was allowed to look after his daughter, suddenly he owns a record label when he only just was released from prison. The plot starts off with nice, unusual ideas and well -described scenes which peters out towards the end. Hence 2 house points off.

[Katrina Berry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Drift: A Felony Romance Novel by Jeana E. Mann is Book 4 of the Felony Romance Series.

What a fabulous and gripping read. Plenty of feels to a story that is well-thought out and the delivery flawless. Well-done Ms. Mann, well-done!

Please note that an ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.

[Stefania Pezzato · Rating 4 out of 5]

DISCLAIMER: I got this book for free as a winner of a giveaway promoted here on Goodreads by the author.

I confess I expected a lot less from this book, but the characters were more deep and the story less predictable than I imagined. It contains some really graphic sex scenes, that I don't mind but someone could dislike. It entertained me a lot, and I'm not used to read romantic books.

[Gloria Kojakanian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A roadmap of switchbacks

What a surprise! Chaos and redemption for both main characters. I would have liked a more protracted storyline. It ended just as I was getting into the plot.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in epub format on my Nook

[Nstefa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book and a self destructive rock star... well you’re in for a treat!! 4.5 stars 🌟

[Lori Hensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Victory!

I love a bad boy making good stories! So much fun seeing this relationship come to life! So fun to read!

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um well that was a real downplay after the last book, Elijah was a wild critter, now he’s very toned down I feel. The ending was a tad abrupt

[Cheryl · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won "Drift: A Felony Romance Novel" in a GoodReads Giveaway and it was a fun read.

I don't often read romance novels but this was romance with a twist. Elijah, a rock star who has run away from his tour, goes on a blind date with a nurse. She expects it to be a one-night stand, which is fine with her. She is into her work and has her own secrets so does not want to let anyone get too close. (As warned, some semi-hot sex in the book) but of course they "fall in love". The story progresses from there and is an enjoyable read for anyone that likes romances that are not cookie-cutter. I was disappointed on the last page of what was a fine ending to find unnecessarily crude language thrown in. Thanks for the book Jeana, have passed it along for someone else to enjoy!

[Ashley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this whole series, but Luke’s book and this book left me unsettled because of the conflicting actions and statements.“Intimate smiles, heated glances” we’re supposed to believe Elijah has moved on and found a new love, but he doesn’t act like it. Lauren is the boobie prize here. She deserved better

[Kym · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quite a different take on rock star burned out guy meets girl. Lots of twists and turns. Good character development - both characters felt very real. Both had their own struggles to overcome, but in the end, saw the best in one another. Very delightful!

[Debra Johnson]

Purch Amazon December 17, 2018