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Deadly Intent #1
River
River Ryan is used to getting his way. Girls, parties, drugs... As the lead singer of Deadly Intent, he's got the rockstar lifestyle down pat. But when journalist, Harper James, shows up to follow the band around for an article, River just sees her as another groupie. Little does he know, Harper is actually a spy for the label, and they want him out.
An unlikely love story about love on the road and how two people who couldn't be more different actually fit together perfectly.
An unlikely love story about love on the road and how two people who couldn't be more different actually fit together perfectly.
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First published September 27, 2015
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Marie York
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Marie York works the corporate circuit by day but come nightfall transforms into a steamy writer. She loves the city life and a good cocktail.
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*Currently working to combine my serials into complete novels. Look out for these new edited books with tons of new content added.
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September 30, 2015
3.5 Stars
This is the first of Marie York’s Deadly Intent series. Deadly Intent is a rock band and this book is about lead singer River Ryan. All of the band members have been living the life—booze, groupies, drugs, paparazzi. River is probably the worst of the bunch. But, for all the fame, he wants to keep his private life private.
Along comes Harper James. She is a journalist set upon getting all the inside scoop on Deadly Intent. But, she battles her own demons that she hides behind a tough exterior. She is not about to let an arrogant rocker get under her skin.
The band sets out on tour and River does his best to stay on the straight and narrow and out of Harper’s crosshairs. This is a quick moving book. A lot happens in a short amount of time. I found myself wishing there was about 20 more pages. Harper and River have quite a bit of animosity for the first half of the book. I would have liked to have seen a slower build to their relationship. It wasn’t insta-love for them but they went from throwing daggers at each other to making out without much conversation in between. I wanted to feel how their feelings toward each other had changed.
This was my first read of this author. I do like her writing style and her approach to character development. I am interested in seeing where she goes with this series. Not a bad read.
• An ARC of this title was received in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first of Marie York’s Deadly Intent series. Deadly Intent is a rock band and this book is about lead singer River Ryan. All of the band members have been living the life—booze, groupies, drugs, paparazzi. River is probably the worst of the bunch. But, for all the fame, he wants to keep his private life private.
Along comes Harper James. She is a journalist set upon getting all the inside scoop on Deadly Intent. But, she battles her own demons that she hides behind a tough exterior. She is not about to let an arrogant rocker get under her skin.
The band sets out on tour and River does his best to stay on the straight and narrow and out of Harper’s crosshairs. This is a quick moving book. A lot happens in a short amount of time. I found myself wishing there was about 20 more pages. Harper and River have quite a bit of animosity for the first half of the book. I would have liked to have seen a slower build to their relationship. It wasn’t insta-love for them but they went from throwing daggers at each other to making out without much conversation in between. I wanted to feel how their feelings toward each other had changed.
This was my first read of this author. I do like her writing style and her approach to character development. I am interested in seeing where she goes with this series. Not a bad read.
• An ARC of this title was received in exchange for an honest review.
November 6, 2021
So you know how rock star books go... the hero is arrogant, a man whore, drinks too much, doesn't give a shit etc. etc. This book had all that - River was a cliché character as was the whole premise of the book.
Having said that up to about the 80% mark I was quite enjoying it, then it was like a big portion in the story was skipped and the the two main characters declared they were in love! It just came out of left field and happened far too quickly, spoiling the rest of the book. There was no need to rush it, the build up was good and River was redeeming himself slowly. On top of that it was hard to connect with Harper, not only because we didn't get her POV but because they didn't really talk to each other a great deal.
As a side note I did fell for River when it came to Lennon. When someone ends their life and doesn't leave a note it leaves you with so many questions that never get answered. You always ask yourself WHY? So in that regard it was well done.
Apart from that the whole story just felt rushed, especially after the 80% mark.
October 8, 2015
Wow. Not sure what I was expecting but I was definitely pleasantly surprised reading this story. River Ryan, the lead singer for Deadly Intent, is embracing the drugs, sex, and alcohol lifestyle with everything he's got. He's wild, crazy, and out of control. That's what he wants people to see. If they see too deep they will know how broken he is. Then he meets Harper James. He wants to hate her, she is after all a journalist. Try as he might he can't though. She slowly works her way under his skin, but can he trust her???
This is a short, fast read but it packs a huge punch. I need Bane's story. Now!! I would definitely recommend this one.
This is a short, fast read but it packs a huge punch. I need Bane's story. Now!! I would definitely recommend this one.
September 30, 2020
Review to come
September 27, 2015
Just because someone seems to have it all, doesn't mean they always do.
River Ryan is on top of the world, the rock-n-roll world that is. He's got the money, the fame, the girls, the booze, his bandmates, the drugs. Everything he could want at his fingertips; really, what more could he ask for.
Harper James is trying to make a name for herself without the help from her family. When she looks about at her career, she wants to feel like she earn everything with her own blood, sweat, and tears. She's very well put together, but her latest assignment could be the more trepidatious than she expected. She's got a secret and it's something she's hidden well.
River is taken with Harper, but vows to never make a move on her. She's not someone that he feels can be trusted and there are very few that he ever lets see the real River Ryan.
Harper tries, fails, and tries again to get close to River. Not just for her career, but a friend. And the more they spend together, the more River can't deny his feelings for her, nor can he keep his long hidden guilt to himself. Because of this, one night leads to something special, something life changing for the two.
They've opened up to each other, revealing things they never thought they would. They want to be with each other, completely. But secrets have a way of coming to the surf when you least expect it.
And this bombshell could spell disaster for the couple. They either have to see a way to make things right, or walk away from each other forever.
This story is a quick, fast paced rollercoaster ride that is exhilarating and provocative. The things we learn about River and Harper's past is compelling and thought provoking. Sometimes you need to strip away the layers to see the real person hiding inside. This series is shaping up to be a darker series than Marie's previous; but it's exactly what you expect when you mix sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.
I am looking forward to Bane, Jericho and Rhett's stories.
River Ryan is on top of the world, the rock-n-roll world that is. He's got the money, the fame, the girls, the booze, his bandmates, the drugs. Everything he could want at his fingertips; really, what more could he ask for.
Harper James is trying to make a name for herself without the help from her family. When she looks about at her career, she wants to feel like she earn everything with her own blood, sweat, and tears. She's very well put together, but her latest assignment could be the more trepidatious than she expected. She's got a secret and it's something she's hidden well.
River is taken with Harper, but vows to never make a move on her. She's not someone that he feels can be trusted and there are very few that he ever lets see the real River Ryan.
Harper tries, fails, and tries again to get close to River. Not just for her career, but a friend. And the more they spend together, the more River can't deny his feelings for her, nor can he keep his long hidden guilt to himself. Because of this, one night leads to something special, something life changing for the two.
They've opened up to each other, revealing things they never thought they would. They want to be with each other, completely. But secrets have a way of coming to the surf when you least expect it.
And this bombshell could spell disaster for the couple. They either have to see a way to make things right, or walk away from each other forever.
This story is a quick, fast paced rollercoaster ride that is exhilarating and provocative. The things we learn about River and Harper's past is compelling and thought provoking. Sometimes you need to strip away the layers to see the real person hiding inside. This series is shaping up to be a darker series than Marie's previous; but it's exactly what you expect when you mix sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll.
I am looking forward to Bane, Jericho and Rhett's stories.
September 29, 2015
River is the first book in Marie York's new Deadly Intent Series. Deadly Intent is the hottest rock band around and River Ryan is the lead singer. River is his story.
In the book we are introduced to the other members of the band Deadly Intent, but the main focus is on River. At first glance River is not a very likeable hero. He's into drugs, alcohol, and women. He feels like he's entitled because he's a rock star. He knows girls like him and want him and he takes advantage of that. He also snorts cocaine and drinks up a storm. I'll be honest and say that at the beginning of the book I really had no respect for River and didn't see that changing.
Then Harper entered. At first I thinks he felt the same way I did about River. She thought he was a complete jerk (and he was). He slammed the door in her face and was outright rude to her. Harper is a reporter for Rock Star magazine. She's hired to go on tour with the band and to do an indepth report on them. River sees her as paparazzi and wants her to leave.
But Harper eventually manages to see through River's public persona. She meets the man beneath and sees why he is the way he is. He and all the band members have dark pasts. Since Harper has her own issues she understands. They manage to heal each other.
Of course, there is a betrayal in the book, but once they get past that you know that they'll be together forever.
I really liked the first book in this series and can't wait to read more about the Deadly Intent band. I give River 4 STARS!
In the book we are introduced to the other members of the band Deadly Intent, but the main focus is on River. At first glance River is not a very likeable hero. He's into drugs, alcohol, and women. He feels like he's entitled because he's a rock star. He knows girls like him and want him and he takes advantage of that. He also snorts cocaine and drinks up a storm. I'll be honest and say that at the beginning of the book I really had no respect for River and didn't see that changing.
Then Harper entered. At first I thinks he felt the same way I did about River. She thought he was a complete jerk (and he was). He slammed the door in her face and was outright rude to her. Harper is a reporter for Rock Star magazine. She's hired to go on tour with the band and to do an indepth report on them. River sees her as paparazzi and wants her to leave.
But Harper eventually manages to see through River's public persona. She meets the man beneath and sees why he is the way he is. He and all the band members have dark pasts. Since Harper has her own issues she understands. They manage to heal each other.
Of course, there is a betrayal in the book, but once they get past that you know that they'll be together forever.
I really liked the first book in this series and can't wait to read more about the Deadly Intent band. I give River 4 STARS!
September 29, 2015
Advanced copy given for honest review.
River Ryan is the lead singer of Deadly Intent, used to getting his own way, partying, drinking and doing drugs hard. But when his wild ways get him in trouble with his record company, they send in Harper James a reporter who is out to make a name for herself without the help of her parents, she is there to get the scoop on what goes on behind the scenes, in a hope this will stop his wild ways. Whilst the other band members are more forthcoming River tries his best to get her to leave but this is one girl who won't let him get his way.
Over the course of the tour River and Harper realise they have more in common than they think but Harper is hiding a secret and River walks in on her one night after a argument and it's a secret that Harper has been good a hiding until now, and it makes River think about Lennon and his best friends death.
But one night River just wants to let loose he is found to be front page news again but the reporter was a bit of a prick and said the wrong thing. But is does Harper know more about the situation than she is letting on?
Great read and the ending wow I was sitting stunned, can't wait for the rest of the bands story.
River Ryan is the lead singer of Deadly Intent, used to getting his own way, partying, drinking and doing drugs hard. But when his wild ways get him in trouble with his record company, they send in Harper James a reporter who is out to make a name for herself without the help of her parents, she is there to get the scoop on what goes on behind the scenes, in a hope this will stop his wild ways. Whilst the other band members are more forthcoming River tries his best to get her to leave but this is one girl who won't let him get his way.
Over the course of the tour River and Harper realise they have more in common than they think but Harper is hiding a secret and River walks in on her one night after a argument and it's a secret that Harper has been good a hiding until now, and it makes River think about Lennon and his best friends death.
But one night River just wants to let loose he is found to be front page news again but the reporter was a bit of a prick and said the wrong thing. But is does Harper know more about the situation than she is letting on?
Great read and the ending wow I was sitting stunned, can't wait for the rest of the bands story.
September 30, 2015
I am becoming a big fan of Marie York. Her latest book River in the Deadly Intent Series was an awesome read. River Ryan is the lead singer for the band Deadly Intent. He is out of control spending his time partying,drinking and doing drugs. His record label is not happy with his wild ways and sends in a reporter, Harper James to do a story on the band in hopes of curtailing his out of control life style. While the other members of the band welcome Harper, River wants nothing to do with her or the story she is writing. Although River is attracted to her physically, he is determined to get rid of her and does all he can to make that happen. On the other hand Harper is determined to get her story and comes to learn that River is much more than he appears to be and is battling his own demons. There are a few twists and turns in the plot along the way as well as some steamy scenes resulting in a H.E.A. for River and Harper.. But, there is, in true Ms. York style, a WTF cliffhanger that will leave you clamoring to get your hands on the next book in the series. Can't wait for that one...
September 24, 2015
River.
This book has a premise that looks inviting. I enjoyed reading the background to why River acted the way he did.
He is a jerk but he has his own reasons behind the way he acts. He has his own torture to deal with. He may not deal with it in such a way that other people would but that's not always a bad thing. However his reckless actions have impacted badly upon his club. He is on his last warning.
Harper looks like every other typical journalist but in reality she isn't. She's a woman who has her wild side but has her own agenda as to why she's following the band around on the bus.
She has her own issues to deal with and in a way she uses River in order to not deal with it. I don't want to spoil it but some scenes may be a trigger.
I'm gonna keep this review short as whilst the story is good. There's too many aspects that is similar to other rocker stories out there. In turn I couldn't identify with this story as much as I wanted too.
It is a good story but I couldn't connect with it.
3 stars
This book has a premise that looks inviting. I enjoyed reading the background to why River acted the way he did.
He is a jerk but he has his own reasons behind the way he acts. He has his own torture to deal with. He may not deal with it in such a way that other people would but that's not always a bad thing. However his reckless actions have impacted badly upon his club. He is on his last warning.
Harper looks like every other typical journalist but in reality she isn't. She's a woman who has her wild side but has her own agenda as to why she's following the band around on the bus.
She has her own issues to deal with and in a way she uses River in order to not deal with it. I don't want to spoil it but some scenes may be a trigger.
I'm gonna keep this review short as whilst the story is good. There's too many aspects that is similar to other rocker stories out there. In turn I couldn't identify with this story as much as I wanted too.
It is a good story but I couldn't connect with it.
3 stars
September 29, 2015
***3.5 Star Review***
River Ryan, lead singer for the band Deadly Intent, is the typical manwhore rockstar. He drinks, has sex with anything that walks and dabbles in drugs. He is a mess, but you would be too if you carried the guilt he did.
Harper James is a journalist assigned to live on the tour bus for two months and get the scoop on the band, find out their dark secrets. What seems like a well put together, strong professional woman, she has her own demons.
This story has similarities to other rockstar books which bothered me at first but I did love the characters, secondary characters and their interactions with each other and their development enough to look past the similarities. I really wished his book was longer. I felt it went a little fast and I would have loved to know a bit more about Harper. The end of the book left me itching for the next book though, I love a good cliffhanger!
River Ryan, lead singer for the band Deadly Intent, is the typical manwhore rockstar. He drinks, has sex with anything that walks and dabbles in drugs. He is a mess, but you would be too if you carried the guilt he did.
Harper James is a journalist assigned to live on the tour bus for two months and get the scoop on the band, find out their dark secrets. What seems like a well put together, strong professional woman, she has her own demons.
This story has similarities to other rockstar books which bothered me at first but I did love the characters, secondary characters and their interactions with each other and their development enough to look past the similarities. I really wished his book was longer. I felt it went a little fast and I would have loved to know a bit more about Harper. The end of the book left me itching for the next book though, I love a good cliffhanger!
October 6, 2015
5 Really Good Stars
There's a New Book Boyfriend in town and on tour. His name is River and he is a HOT, Rock Star that you will love to slip away with for a little while. This is a short read, but ohhhh soooo good. I floved it from beginning to end. This is my first read by this author, but it will not be the last. The writing is on point. I could not put this one down and I am ready for the next book in this series. This book has a lot of great characters, hot scenes, and touches on suicide. I laughed and cried while reading this one. This is one that you don't want to miss. If you love a Rock Star book boyfriend, then look no further than this one.
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There's a New Book Boyfriend in town and on tour. His name is River and he is a HOT, Rock Star that you will love to slip away with for a little while. This is a short read, but ohhhh soooo good. I floved it from beginning to end. This is my first read by this author, but it will not be the last. The writing is on point. I could not put this one down and I am ready for the next book in this series. This book has a lot of great characters, hot scenes, and touches on suicide. I laughed and cried while reading this one. This is one that you don't want to miss. If you love a Rock Star book boyfriend, then look no further than this one.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
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September 27, 2015
Received an ARC for an honest review! The past can be a dangerous place to revisit. Some people are good at hiding it. River is a true rock star that has his own way of doing things. Harper is a journalist (or is she) that needs to travel with the band to complete her task at hand. These two have a connection but they just don't realize how much they need each other. Every once in a while you can find that person that will help change your view in life. Have you ever had a guilt that you really shouldn't be carrying around? Can River and Harper both work through the guilt and betrayal to find what they have both been looking for in life?
September 30, 2015
River, the lead singer of Deadly Intent. He is into sex, drugs, alcohol and rock n'roll. Harper, the journalist with a hidden agenda. Both have major issues that they are not dealing with very well.
River comes off as uncontrollable, unlikeable, and spiraling downward fast. After being force to spend time together on the tour bus, Harper begins to see the real River beneath his many layers. They are drawn to each other and in turn discover each other's dark secret and from there they try to heal.
Guilt and betrayal are the driving forces of this story. It's dark, fast-paced and emotional. It's a good story, but too many issues and not what I expected.
River comes off as uncontrollable, unlikeable, and spiraling downward fast. After being force to spend time together on the tour bus, Harper begins to see the real River beneath his many layers. They are drawn to each other and in turn discover each other's dark secret and from there they try to heal.
Guilt and betrayal are the driving forces of this story. It's dark, fast-paced and emotional. It's a good story, but too many issues and not what I expected.
October 1, 2015
This story is about bad boy River Ryan. He is into drugs, alcohol and of course women but this story will give you an insight into why he is the way he is.
Harper is the journalist assigned to the bad for two months to do an expose of sorts, but she is not what she appears to be either.
I can't wait for the next instalment of this series!
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Harper is the journalist assigned to the bad for two months to do an expose of sorts, but she is not what she appears to be either.
I can't wait for the next instalment of this series!
For a more in-depth review check out www.katlovesbooks.com
October 30, 2015
This is the first book of the Deadly Intent Series
Deadly Intent is the name of the band, River Ryan is the lead singer. This is his story. While this book has a lot of comparisons to other rock band stories, River was a quick read and left me wanting to get to know more about not only River and Harper, but also other members of their band.I'm intrigued!
Deadly Intent is the name of the band, River Ryan is the lead singer. This is his story. While this book has a lot of comparisons to other rock band stories, River was a quick read and left me wanting to get to know more about not only River and Harper, but also other members of their band.I'm intrigued!
January 1, 2016
3.5 Stars.. Great start to a new Rocker series.
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