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The Saving Graces #2
Hurricane Move
The lead singer of the Saving Graces, charismatic and reckless Andrew Holter, has plenty of problems. As the band's tour manager, Rushani is intimately acquainted with pretty much all of them.She knows she should stay away. Far, far away. But Andrew's charm and creative genius -- not to mention those shoulders -- make him hard to resist. Rushani has worked hard to get where she is, and she won't do anything to jeopardize her career. She certainly won't fall in love with Andrew.Oops. Too late.After years of unrequited feelings, she's ready to finally move on with her life. But life on tour is a pressure cooker, and things rarely go as planned.An international tour, a prying reporter, and an unexpected confession bring to light secrets that Andrew has long kept buried. Soon, Rushani faces an impossible choice between the career she's always wanted and the man she can't get out of her head.
- GenresContemporary Romance
246 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2016
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February 11, 2017
I started the first book, Wild Open: A Rock Star Romance, expecting a generically okay romance about two people in a band and was surprised by the diversity (in race, sexual orientation, and mental illness) in secondary characters who never felt like they were defined by those traits. Also, there's feminist thoughts and a surprising amount of self-awareness. So I immediately bought Hurricane Move.
This second book, following two characters who were secondary in Wild Open, is even better. The heroine, Rushani, is the tour manager for Andrew's band. Andrew is seeing a therapist for depression/following that occurred in the first book. The two have been in love with each other unbeknownst to the other. The first half of the story involves the band touring and sightseeing in Asia with a reporter following them, and the second half takes place back in the U.S., during which Andrew attends an Indian wedding with Rushani and meets her parents and sister who has Down syndrome.
There's acknowledgement of racism, sexism, and privilege.
And her race never feels like a token throwaway or fetishized trait. Her ethnicity and culture is an integral part of her but not her defining characteristic.
As with the first book, I found the main characters remarkably self-aware. They're pretty well-adjusted/adjusting and acknowledge their own flaws and flawed thought processes. Rushani is a strong competent heroine yet not always confident in herself, but it never feels angsty. Andrew also has self-doubts and realizes when he's been selfish with Rushani. I like that she refuses to be his emotional crutch and wants him to be better for himself. The dialogue felt realistic, with multiple starts as characters try to articulate their thoughts.
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And the sex was hot, too.
This second book, following two characters who were secondary in Wild Open, is even better. The heroine, Rushani, is the tour manager for Andrew's band. Andrew is seeing a therapist for depression/following that occurred in the first book. The two have been in love with each other unbeknownst to the other. The first half of the story involves the band touring and sightseeing in Asia with a reporter following them, and the second half takes place back in the U.S., during which Andrew attends an Indian wedding with Rushani and meets her parents and sister who has Down syndrome.
There's acknowledgement of racism, sexism, and privilege.
"I'll learn on the job," Rushani said. "I'll rise to the occasion." She leaned toward Hakeem, intent and serious. "Look. I'm young, a woman, and a woman of color, in the music industry. The deck is stacked against me. And I think you probably know what that's like."
Hakeem's mouth twitched. "Touché."
James was nodding in agreement. Andrew realized, with a sharp twinge of guilt, that he had never thought about race, had never considered how it might change things.
And her race never feels like a token throwaway or fetishized trait. Her ethnicity and culture is an integral part of her but not her defining characteristic.
Rushani was meticulous, thorough, organized, and professional: a dream come true for a band running a multi-leg international tour every year...She was the best tour manager in the business, in Andrew's humble opinion. She was also loyal, compassionate, and could be quite funny when she wasn't too busy worrying about something to remember to laugh.
As with the first book, I found the main characters remarkably self-aware. They're pretty well-adjusted/adjusting and acknowledge their own flaws and flawed thought processes. Rushani is a strong competent heroine yet not always confident in herself, but it never feels angsty. Andrew also has self-doubts and realizes when he's been selfish with Rushani. I like that she refuses to be his emotional crutch and wants him to be better for himself. The dialogue felt realistic, with multiple starts as characters try to articulate their thoughts.
"My job isn't me," she said sharply. "I have opinions about hotel rooms and transportation methods because you pay me to. But I'm just like anyone else, I don't know everything, I get confused, I get–scared–"
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He sighed, and when he spoke again, his voice was quieter. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. You're having a hard time right now. It isn't fair or me to accuse you of cowardice when . I suppose I'm feeling guilty, and I'm taking it out on you, and I shouldn't. I'm sorry for that."
"Wow," she said. She hugged herself, wanting comfort from Andrew but too stubborn to ask for it. "That was quite an apology."
His mouth quirked in a half-hearted smile. "Therapy. I'm learning lots of useful skills."
And the sex was hot, too.
March 22, 2016
Received this free Arc copy from the author for an honest review.
Loved book 1 about Leah and O'Connor. Now book 2 is just as good but more intense.
Oh Andrew and Rushani, two lost souls looking, hoping and finding the one thing they both want - each other. Andrew has his own demons still to sort out and secretly loving Rushani. His struggle was heartbreaking but he was a fighter. Rushani was a beautiful woman with hopes and dreams and secretly wanting Andrew, but was it meant to be. The struggles of life get in the way at times but loved their determination and love. Kavitha is a treasure and brought love and life when needed. Absolutely loved book 2 and hope to read more of The Saving Graces family, because that's what they are.
Loved book 1 about Leah and O'Connor. Now book 2 is just as good but more intense.
Oh Andrew and Rushani, two lost souls looking, hoping and finding the one thing they both want - each other. Andrew has his own demons still to sort out and secretly loving Rushani. His struggle was heartbreaking but he was a fighter. Rushani was a beautiful woman with hopes and dreams and secretly wanting Andrew, but was it meant to be. The struggles of life get in the way at times but loved their determination and love. Kavitha is a treasure and brought love and life when needed. Absolutely loved book 2 and hope to read more of The Saving Graces family, because that's what they are.
January 5, 2016
Rushani has loved Andrew for forever it seems. But mixing business with pleasure is never a good idea. And he has some growing up to do. Andrew is tired of being coddled after his suicide attempt. Trying hard to get his stuff together.
A heartwrenchingly beautiful story. A raw look at depression and the road to recovery. Raw and very touching, I couldn't wait to see what happened next
A heartwrenchingly beautiful story. A raw look at depression and the road to recovery. Raw and very touching, I couldn't wait to see what happened next
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