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Rock 'n' Ink #1
Beautiful Crazy
"Vibrant and sexy! The chemistry between Kevan and Mason is explosive and I was cheering for their happy ever after from page one." -Stefanie London, USA Today bestselling author of the Dangerous Bachelors Club series
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
"Get ready for your new auto-buy author! Kasey Lane's debut hits all the high notes in this rock-infused love story! I loved it!" -Megan Crane, USA Today bestselling author of Edge of Control and Devil's Honor
"Beautiful Crazy is like driving a vintage convertible in August-hot to the touch and sexy as hell!" -Kaylie Newell, author of the Wolfe Creek series
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
"Get ready for your new auto-buy author! Kasey Lane's debut hits all the high notes in this rock-infused love story! I loved it!" -Megan Crane, USA Today bestselling author of Edge of Control and Devil's Honor
"Beautiful Crazy is like driving a vintage convertible in August-hot to the touch and sexy as hell!" -Kaylie Newell, author of the Wolfe Creek series
352 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published November 1, 2016
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Kasey Lane
4 books75 followersAward-winning author Kasey Lane writes sexy romances featuring alpha males and the strong women that bring them to their knees. A California transplant, she lives with her high school crush turned husband, two smart, but devilish kids, two dumb-as-rocks Papillons, and a bunch of bossy chickens in the lush Oregon forest. Visit her on line at www.kaseylane.com, on Facebook, on Twitter, or Instagram (@authorkaseylane) where you’ll find her swearing too much and talking about hockey, music, and happily ever afters.
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November 1, 2016
3 Stars
If I could describe this book in one word, it would be "kick-ass". Tatted and with punk personality, our heroine Kevan Landry is on a mission and that is to sign the coolest metal band known as "Manix Curse" as her first major entertainment marketing client. However, someone is ruining her chances and that is Mason Dillon-- CEO of Global Entertainment Marketing who happens to also pursue Manix Curse for the same project. Worse, he also happens to be the guy she had a one-night-stand with at a club.
While Beautiful Crazy didn't capture me like I wish it would, there were still parts that I enjoyed. Like Kevan and Mason's push and pull romance. I loved that these two were able to bring out the best in them by simply having that tight competition they were up against each other. At first I thought I wouldn't like Kevan's street-smart personality (I envisioned her to be somewhat sarcastic) but I was wrong. She was indeed a likeable character. She's responsible and success-driven-- things that I like about a character.
The only thing that made this book quite a drawback was Mason. His character wasn't that consistent. When he was introduced at the first chapter during their club scene, he appeared to be like all-Alpha and panty-dropping dominant but later on his character did change and as I went through the pages, I no longer saw any glimpse of his Alpha personality. Instead I saw a man with playful, carefree playboy personality. Where did that Mason-from-the-club go???
The romance was good. There were of course tons of hot and smexy scenes in places and the chemistry was also palpable. There was also a conflict but the resolution was fairly predictable. I found the writing also promising, although I wish this book was written in a 1st person POV. I don't know but reading it in a 3rd person POV sounds a bit awkward. As a whole, it was a good romance book but it didn't really knock my socks off. I would recommend it to fans of romance books with one-night-stand tropes.
(An ARC was provided to me by Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
If I could describe this book in one word, it would be "kick-ass". Tatted and with punk personality, our heroine Kevan Landry is on a mission and that is to sign the coolest metal band known as "Manix Curse" as her first major entertainment marketing client. However, someone is ruining her chances and that is Mason Dillon-- CEO of Global Entertainment Marketing who happens to also pursue Manix Curse for the same project. Worse, he also happens to be the guy she had a one-night-stand with at a club.
While Beautiful Crazy didn't capture me like I wish it would, there were still parts that I enjoyed. Like Kevan and Mason's push and pull romance. I loved that these two were able to bring out the best in them by simply having that tight competition they were up against each other. At first I thought I wouldn't like Kevan's street-smart personality (I envisioned her to be somewhat sarcastic) but I was wrong. She was indeed a likeable character. She's responsible and success-driven-- things that I like about a character.
The only thing that made this book quite a drawback was Mason. His character wasn't that consistent. When he was introduced at the first chapter during their club scene, he appeared to be like all-Alpha and panty-dropping dominant but later on his character did change and as I went through the pages, I no longer saw any glimpse of his Alpha personality. Instead I saw a man with playful, carefree playboy personality. Where did that Mason-from-the-club go???
The romance was good. There were of course tons of hot and smexy scenes in places and the chemistry was also palpable. There was also a conflict but the resolution was fairly predictable. I found the writing also promising, although I wish this book was written in a 1st person POV. I don't know but reading it in a 3rd person POV sounds a bit awkward. As a whole, it was a good romance book but it didn't really knock my socks off. I would recommend it to fans of romance books with one-night-stand tropes.
(An ARC was provided to me by Sourcebooks Casablanca and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)
August 26, 2016
I really enjoyed Beautiful Crazy. Kasey Lane creates a great story with interesting characters.
I loved Kevan. She’s girly, unique and tough. She’s also very good at what she does. It’s no wonder Mason can’t resist her. You’d think straight-laced Mason with his wealthy parents and Ivy League school would prejudge the tattooed, fits no mold Kevan but it’s the other way around. Mason must work hard to get through to her even though the sexual attraction is there from the beginning.
Mason looks like he’s got it made but he’s got challenges Kevan has no clue about that require him to dig into his strength too.
That the two end up together was no surprise but the path they travelled to get there wasn’t nearly as predictable as I expected. Underhanded coworkers for both of them and problems between Mason and his employer create great tension in the story as well as between Mason and Kevan.
Most books are written in the same generic way but Lane breaks out of the mold and uses modern, catchy dialog which made it even more fun.
I loved Kevan. She’s girly, unique and tough. She’s also very good at what she does. It’s no wonder Mason can’t resist her. You’d think straight-laced Mason with his wealthy parents and Ivy League school would prejudge the tattooed, fits no mold Kevan but it’s the other way around. Mason must work hard to get through to her even though the sexual attraction is there from the beginning.
Mason looks like he’s got it made but he’s got challenges Kevan has no clue about that require him to dig into his strength too.
That the two end up together was no surprise but the path they travelled to get there wasn’t nearly as predictable as I expected. Underhanded coworkers for both of them and problems between Mason and his employer create great tension in the story as well as between Mason and Kevan.
Most books are written in the same generic way but Lane breaks out of the mold and uses modern, catchy dialog which made it even more fun.
December 22, 2016
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Favorite Quote: “I wasn’t broken till you broke me.”
Kevan Landry never thought the sexiest more intense one night stand of her life would turn into a nightmare that could ruin her and her fledgling PR company…but it did. Now Kevan will have to put her libido on the shelf and pull up her big girl panties if she wants to save her company.
Mason Dillon, CEO of one of the most successful music PR firms, saw the smoking hot pin-up, tattooed beauty and knew she would be his for the night. Mason never expected to see her again at the office of one of Portland’s hottest up and coming bands. Nor did he expect to have to compete against her for their business.
The sparks and accusations fly when these two go head to head to sign Manix Curse. Of course, only one of them can win. But unless these two can reach a compromise, both of them will lose what matters most.
Kasey Lane’s debut romance, Beautiful Crazy, is the first in a romance contemporary series with just the right balance of humor, emotional trials, and smoking hot sex. Though not an erotic romance, there are some hot racy scenes in here that will set your kindle on fire. A unique emotionally fueled opposites attract romance, the humor and antagonism adds to the overall anticipation as you watch this couple of fussed, fight, and CENSORED their way to their happily ever after. Opposites attract is one of my favorite tropes. Add in some antagonism and amusing snark and I’m clapping my hands in glee.
It’s interesting to watch the author try to convince me these two people who seem completely wrong for one another are actually perfect together. Lane does a fabulous job of setting up the protagonists, developing their personalities and their back stories; taking a considerable amount of time letting us get to know them and see their differences. As the story progresses, Lane gently begins to cut through the external artifice and we start to see what she sees-that our protagonists are indeed perfect for one another.
“She’d proven she had the brains to back up the bod. In one word, she was a challenge.”
These intriguingly flawed characters carry a vein of realism. Kevan and Mason aren’t perfect and have the scars to prove it. Both carry baggage that affects how they react in the here and now. Strongly character drive, I really connected with Kevan. Often judged negatively on her lively personality and flamboyant style; Kevan struggles to make people see her and take her seriously. Strong, Intelligent, hardworking, and unapologetic…she gives her all in everything she does. From her start-up business to her brother’s drug problems, we watch as she hustles the best she can, stumbling over road blocks only to bounce back up and try again. She is an appealing underdog with a heart of gold that readers will cheer for. Not to say she’s a pushover because she’s not. She gives as good as she gets and often takes no prisoners.
Mason is sexy alpha who has made his mark on the world. Born to a prominent family and current CEO of a powerful music PR company, he finds himself at a loss when an ultimatum is placed on him to bring in more business or else. His life has been relatively easy compared to Kevan’s but he does have issues that continually drive him. Mason took a little while to connect with as he gives off a “do not touch” vibe that is felt instantly. He comes off predictable in the beginning with his posturing, strong sexual innuendos, and penchant for deflection. Lane slowly peels back his protective shell to show us the vulnerability and insecurity that he carries inside of him. He feels pulled in multiple directions and no matter how hard he tries, he knows he will be disappointing someone.
“He had a company to save and a woman to seduce. And less than two weeks to get both done.”
It’s always enlightening to read a story from two different sides and Lane indulges us by giving dual narratives. She keeps Kevan and Mason honest in their feelings and while some of things they say or think hurts, it helps to create a more realistic story. Written in a fast flowing conversational style, the witty dialogue, and well-developed scenes will keep you riveted as you watch this couple not only deal with their intense attraction but also their distrust. Kevan maintains a hands off approach to Mason; very aware of what an affair with him could do to her both professionally and emotionally.
The intense sexual chemistry between them ignites with their first night together and only burns hotter and brighter the longer they resist. The sexual tension is like barbed wire. Poking and scraping at them with each new encounter. When they finally do give in again…BOOM! The antagonism makes their times together even more enjoyable. I do enjoy banter in the bedroom and these two don’t disappoint. Kevan challenges Mason while he makes her feel safe and cherished. Something she hasn’t felt in a very long time.
“I’ve got you darlin’. Don’t worry. I won’t left you fall.”
A personable set of secondary characters gives readers hints to who may be showcased in the next installment while using them to help Kevan and Mason figure out what they want. I enjoyed meeting the band and gleaning intriguing clues to their backgrounds. Kevan’s brother isn’t seen much but his story maintains an important place in the story. A few subplots intertwine, adding some drama to the story to force Kevan and Mason out of their corners and demand they finally face their fears head on.
Beautiful Crazy certainly lives up to its name with its sexy romance between a deliciously well-developed couple whose tremendous and difficult growth was quite the journey to watch unfold. Lane has definitely written a winner and is a new author worth keeping an eye on.
Grade: B+
Favorite Quote: “I wasn’t broken till you broke me.”
Kevan Landry never thought the sexiest more intense one night stand of her life would turn into a nightmare that could ruin her and her fledgling PR company…but it did. Now Kevan will have to put her libido on the shelf and pull up her big girl panties if she wants to save her company.
Mason Dillon, CEO of one of the most successful music PR firms, saw the smoking hot pin-up, tattooed beauty and knew she would be his for the night. Mason never expected to see her again at the office of one of Portland’s hottest up and coming bands. Nor did he expect to have to compete against her for their business.
The sparks and accusations fly when these two go head to head to sign Manix Curse. Of course, only one of them can win. But unless these two can reach a compromise, both of them will lose what matters most.
Kasey Lane’s debut romance, Beautiful Crazy, is the first in a romance contemporary series with just the right balance of humor, emotional trials, and smoking hot sex. Though not an erotic romance, there are some hot racy scenes in here that will set your kindle on fire. A unique emotionally fueled opposites attract romance, the humor and antagonism adds to the overall anticipation as you watch this couple of fussed, fight, and CENSORED their way to their happily ever after. Opposites attract is one of my favorite tropes. Add in some antagonism and amusing snark and I’m clapping my hands in glee.
It’s interesting to watch the author try to convince me these two people who seem completely wrong for one another are actually perfect together. Lane does a fabulous job of setting up the protagonists, developing their personalities and their back stories; taking a considerable amount of time letting us get to know them and see their differences. As the story progresses, Lane gently begins to cut through the external artifice and we start to see what she sees-that our protagonists are indeed perfect for one another.
“She’d proven she had the brains to back up the bod. In one word, she was a challenge.”
These intriguingly flawed characters carry a vein of realism. Kevan and Mason aren’t perfect and have the scars to prove it. Both carry baggage that affects how they react in the here and now. Strongly character drive, I really connected with Kevan. Often judged negatively on her lively personality and flamboyant style; Kevan struggles to make people see her and take her seriously. Strong, Intelligent, hardworking, and unapologetic…she gives her all in everything she does. From her start-up business to her brother’s drug problems, we watch as she hustles the best she can, stumbling over road blocks only to bounce back up and try again. She is an appealing underdog with a heart of gold that readers will cheer for. Not to say she’s a pushover because she’s not. She gives as good as she gets and often takes no prisoners.
Mason is sexy alpha who has made his mark on the world. Born to a prominent family and current CEO of a powerful music PR company, he finds himself at a loss when an ultimatum is placed on him to bring in more business or else. His life has been relatively easy compared to Kevan’s but he does have issues that continually drive him. Mason took a little while to connect with as he gives off a “do not touch” vibe that is felt instantly. He comes off predictable in the beginning with his posturing, strong sexual innuendos, and penchant for deflection. Lane slowly peels back his protective shell to show us the vulnerability and insecurity that he carries inside of him. He feels pulled in multiple directions and no matter how hard he tries, he knows he will be disappointing someone.
“He had a company to save and a woman to seduce. And less than two weeks to get both done.”
It’s always enlightening to read a story from two different sides and Lane indulges us by giving dual narratives. She keeps Kevan and Mason honest in their feelings and while some of things they say or think hurts, it helps to create a more realistic story. Written in a fast flowing conversational style, the witty dialogue, and well-developed scenes will keep you riveted as you watch this couple not only deal with their intense attraction but also their distrust. Kevan maintains a hands off approach to Mason; very aware of what an affair with him could do to her both professionally and emotionally.
The intense sexual chemistry between them ignites with their first night together and only burns hotter and brighter the longer they resist. The sexual tension is like barbed wire. Poking and scraping at them with each new encounter. When they finally do give in again…BOOM! The antagonism makes their times together even more enjoyable. I do enjoy banter in the bedroom and these two don’t disappoint. Kevan challenges Mason while he makes her feel safe and cherished. Something she hasn’t felt in a very long time.
“I’ve got you darlin’. Don’t worry. I won’t left you fall.”
A personable set of secondary characters gives readers hints to who may be showcased in the next installment while using them to help Kevan and Mason figure out what they want. I enjoyed meeting the band and gleaning intriguing clues to their backgrounds. Kevan’s brother isn’t seen much but his story maintains an important place in the story. A few subplots intertwine, adding some drama to the story to force Kevan and Mason out of their corners and demand they finally face their fears head on.
Beautiful Crazy certainly lives up to its name with its sexy romance between a deliciously well-developed couple whose tremendous and difficult growth was quite the journey to watch unfold. Lane has definitely written a winner and is a new author worth keeping an eye on.
Grade: B+
July 15, 2017
I was thrilled to receive an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of Beautiful Crazy.
What a tremendous debut! This book is knock your socks off hot with heart. Kasey Lane holds her own with the big name stars of spicy romance, delivering a tale that will leave you breathless and turning pages like a mad man to find out what happens next. Lane's saucy prose is so beautiful written, it's a pleasure to read. She delivers the hero and heroine's personal thoughts through each of their unique points of view.
The cover of my copy features a quote from Megan Crane, which I agree whole heartedly with: "Get ready for your new auto-buy author." I am all in for any and everything Lane pens. Can't wait for the next installment in the Rock-n-Ink series.
What a tremendous debut! This book is knock your socks off hot with heart. Kasey Lane holds her own with the big name stars of spicy romance, delivering a tale that will leave you breathless and turning pages like a mad man to find out what happens next. Lane's saucy prose is so beautiful written, it's a pleasure to read. She delivers the hero and heroine's personal thoughts through each of their unique points of view.
The cover of my copy features a quote from Megan Crane, which I agree whole heartedly with: "Get ready for your new auto-buy author." I am all in for any and everything Lane pens. Can't wait for the next installment in the Rock-n-Ink series.
September 22, 2016
I absolutely loved this book! I devoured it, once I started I couldn't stop!
Kevan is a great character! She is tough, confident and yet is sweet with a girly side. I love books with strong female leads.
Kevan is struggling to save her small marketing firm and also keep her brother in rehab. She feels if she can sign this new up and coming band that it will turn everything around.
Mason is the CEO of the most successful pr firm in Portland but is also struggling. He feels that he needs to revamp the company's image and is desperate to sign the same band.
Kevan and Mason have explosive chemistry together. They are complete opposites but fit together so well. Of course there are ups and downs for the couple and obstacles for them to overcome. I loved Kevan's sass and wittiness and I love the alpha male that Mason becomes. You can't go wrong when reading this book. This is Kasey Lane's debut novel and it is amazing! I can't wait for the next Rock 'n Ink book!
I received an arc copy from NetGalley for an honest review!
Kevan is a great character! She is tough, confident and yet is sweet with a girly side. I love books with strong female leads.
Kevan is struggling to save her small marketing firm and also keep her brother in rehab. She feels if she can sign this new up and coming band that it will turn everything around.
Mason is the CEO of the most successful pr firm in Portland but is also struggling. He feels that he needs to revamp the company's image and is desperate to sign the same band.
Kevan and Mason have explosive chemistry together. They are complete opposites but fit together so well. Of course there are ups and downs for the couple and obstacles for them to overcome. I loved Kevan's sass and wittiness and I love the alpha male that Mason becomes. You can't go wrong when reading this book. This is Kasey Lane's debut novel and it is amazing! I can't wait for the next Rock 'n Ink book!
I received an arc copy from NetGalley for an honest review!
August 11, 2016
Kevan knows how to drive her man to distraction with the way she dresses, and I loved how Mason got all alpha, “How the eff am I supposed to get any business done tonight if I’m distracted by that tattoo and the hot body it’s drawn on?” Mason growled. The familiar low vibration instantly made her wet and wanting." I really loved this book, Mason and Kevan were so damn entertaining.
August 15, 2016
loved this book.
October 24, 2016
Beautiful Crazy is the first book in the 'Rock n' Ink' series, and unbelievably the debut novel of author Kasey Lane. I say unbelievably, because, it was amazingly good. Let me start by saying that I am not a heavy metal fan, I have one small tattoo, and I don't normally like to read books that are full of swear words. That said, this book included all those things, and yet I absolutely loved every minute of it.
The story is about Kevan Landry. She owns and runs a very small promotions business, and to make ends meet she also works in a tattoo studio. Her brother recently hit rock bottom with his drug and alcohol addiction and has gone into rehab. Rehab which Kevan has to pay for and which she has no idea how she is going to be able to afford. She does know that if she signs up an up and coming band that she knows, then when they hit the big time, her promotion work will definitely help pay the bills. She just needs to convince their manager Joe that she is the best thing he could do for the band.
Unfortunately she finds out that she has competition. A big promotions company has spotted the band's talent too, and have approached Joe with an offer. Joe has known Kevan for a long time and she is great friends with the band members, she also knows her stuff when it comes to their type of music. He really would like to give her the job, but at the same time realises that perhaps a big company promoting the band might be better for their futures. So he decides the best thing to do is to take both applicants on tour with the band for two weeks and see who can do the best promoting work on the spot as it were.
Mason Dillon is the CEO of the big music promoters that are in competition with Kevan. He needs to sign the band in order to keep his job. He is a fair fighter though and promises Kevan that he won't do anything underhanded in order to win the job. If he wins it, it will be fair and square.
One big problem for both of them is that they have the hots for each other in a big way. I mean sparks fly. They are quite happy to have wild passionate sex, but neither of them are willing to give anything else. Kevan has been hurt in love before and has promised herself won't fall in love with a 'suit' again, which Mason is definitely one. As for him, well he too has been hurt in love, and only wants casual affairs because he doesn't want a cold marriage like his parents have.
Can the two of them prevent falling in love with each other, and if they do, how will the one take the news that they haven't got the job with the band? How can they even think of a future together with so much going against them?
This book was way out of my comfort zone for reading. I'm more a love of the historical romance genre. The storyline of this book grabbed my attention though, and I loved the cover. I really wasn't sure that I would like the book so was thrilled when I found out that I did. The story was so enthralling that I couldn't get to the end fast enough to find out what happened, who got the job, and if Kevan and Mason got together. The setting for most of the story was on the road with the band, and I loved reading about all the promo work they did, and all about the band, the music, the relationships. Just everything. So I went from worrying about reading the book to longing for the next one in the series to be released! As I said at the start of this review, I am amazed this is a debut novel!
If you don't mind reading about hot steamy sex, and a lot of swearing amongst what is a fantastic, gripping story, then this is the perfect book for you which I totally recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
The story is about Kevan Landry. She owns and runs a very small promotions business, and to make ends meet she also works in a tattoo studio. Her brother recently hit rock bottom with his drug and alcohol addiction and has gone into rehab. Rehab which Kevan has to pay for and which she has no idea how she is going to be able to afford. She does know that if she signs up an up and coming band that she knows, then when they hit the big time, her promotion work will definitely help pay the bills. She just needs to convince their manager Joe that she is the best thing he could do for the band.
Unfortunately she finds out that she has competition. A big promotions company has spotted the band's talent too, and have approached Joe with an offer. Joe has known Kevan for a long time and she is great friends with the band members, she also knows her stuff when it comes to their type of music. He really would like to give her the job, but at the same time realises that perhaps a big company promoting the band might be better for their futures. So he decides the best thing to do is to take both applicants on tour with the band for two weeks and see who can do the best promoting work on the spot as it were.
Mason Dillon is the CEO of the big music promoters that are in competition with Kevan. He needs to sign the band in order to keep his job. He is a fair fighter though and promises Kevan that he won't do anything underhanded in order to win the job. If he wins it, it will be fair and square.
One big problem for both of them is that they have the hots for each other in a big way. I mean sparks fly. They are quite happy to have wild passionate sex, but neither of them are willing to give anything else. Kevan has been hurt in love before and has promised herself won't fall in love with a 'suit' again, which Mason is definitely one. As for him, well he too has been hurt in love, and only wants casual affairs because he doesn't want a cold marriage like his parents have.
Can the two of them prevent falling in love with each other, and if they do, how will the one take the news that they haven't got the job with the band? How can they even think of a future together with so much going against them?
This book was way out of my comfort zone for reading. I'm more a love of the historical romance genre. The storyline of this book grabbed my attention though, and I loved the cover. I really wasn't sure that I would like the book so was thrilled when I found out that I did. The story was so enthralling that I couldn't get to the end fast enough to find out what happened, who got the job, and if Kevan and Mason got together. The setting for most of the story was on the road with the band, and I loved reading about all the promo work they did, and all about the band, the music, the relationships. Just everything. So I went from worrying about reading the book to longing for the next one in the series to be released! As I said at the start of this review, I am amazed this is a debut novel!
If you don't mind reading about hot steamy sex, and a lot of swearing amongst what is a fantastic, gripping story, then this is the perfect book for you which I totally recommend.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
August 1, 2017
Beautiful Crazy contains some of my favorite things.... Music, tattoos, and sex. Who doesn't love those three things!? But there is so much more to this story than just that. Plus, who doesn't like sweaty metal heads with tattoos?
What I loved most about this book was the uniqueness of the characters. The rockabilly feel to it is what stood out the most for me. I have never read anything with a mix of business and rockabilly culture.
I thought I would never meet a girl as stubborn as me and then Kevan Landry came into my life. She's such a strong, badass character with a heart of gold. We really needed a book with a lead as strong as her and her story shouldn't be over. She changed a suit into a tattooed puddle of water and I loved it. Kevan is the kind of character we need to look up to.
Just goes to show you that you can be a tattooed badass and get what you want out of life!!
RTC
What I loved most about this book was the uniqueness of the characters. The rockabilly feel to it is what stood out the most for me. I have never read anything with a mix of business and rockabilly culture.
I thought I would never meet a girl as stubborn as me and then Kevan Landry came into my life. She's such a strong, badass character with a heart of gold. We really needed a book with a lead as strong as her and her story shouldn't be over. She changed a suit into a tattooed puddle of water and I loved it. Kevan is the kind of character we need to look up to.
Just goes to show you that you can be a tattooed badass and get what you want out of life!!
RTC
February 19, 2017
Specially
Pretty freaking cool. I loved how the author worked song lyrics into the story to show how the characters were feeling. Specially when you can work a Chevell's song!
Karven was specially cool. I would love to been able dress like her.
Pretty freaking cool. I loved how the author worked song lyrics into the story to show how the characters were feeling. Specially when you can work a Chevell's song!
Karven was specially cool. I would love to been able dress like her.
August 28, 2016
Reviewed for: Where the NightKind Roam
Beautiful Crazy is by a newbie author Kasey Lane. The cover grabbed my attention first and I was snagged with the description. A sexy rocker chick and a hottie guy in a suit.. Yeah, Im going to give this one a whirl. Kevan’s fledgling business needs to sign this band. Mason needs to bring in new talent into the company he works for to keep his job as CEO. The band needs someone to take them to the next level. When Mason and Kevan meet they are just two people in a bar with a strong attraction to each other and a night of passion. Too bad the one night stand follows them into a boardroom the next day when they are both pitching the same band. Kevan is seething and cant believe she’s been played like that. Mason can’t think about anything but getting Kevan back in bed. The beginning of this book, I wasn’t so sure of. It seemed like the characters were repeating themselves often and I wasn’t sure I liked either one of them all that much. But little by little I grew to like them more when they went on tour and started opening up to each more. By opening up to each other they opened up to us as the readers. By the end I was committed to the story and to Mason and Kevan as a couple. I ended up really enjoying the story despite the semi-shaky beginning. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series and hope it’s either Kevan’s brother or one of the bandmates.
Rating 3.5
Copy was provided for an honest review thru NetGalley. No other compensation was provided.
Beautiful Crazy is by a newbie author Kasey Lane. The cover grabbed my attention first and I was snagged with the description. A sexy rocker chick and a hottie guy in a suit.. Yeah, Im going to give this one a whirl. Kevan’s fledgling business needs to sign this band. Mason needs to bring in new talent into the company he works for to keep his job as CEO. The band needs someone to take them to the next level. When Mason and Kevan meet they are just two people in a bar with a strong attraction to each other and a night of passion. Too bad the one night stand follows them into a boardroom the next day when they are both pitching the same band. Kevan is seething and cant believe she’s been played like that. Mason can’t think about anything but getting Kevan back in bed. The beginning of this book, I wasn’t so sure of. It seemed like the characters were repeating themselves often and I wasn’t sure I liked either one of them all that much. But little by little I grew to like them more when they went on tour and started opening up to each more. By opening up to each other they opened up to us as the readers. By the end I was committed to the story and to Mason and Kevan as a couple. I ended up really enjoying the story despite the semi-shaky beginning. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series and hope it’s either Kevan’s brother or one of the bandmates.
Rating 3.5
Copy was provided for an honest review thru NetGalley. No other compensation was provided.
November 2, 2016
Kevan Landry is at the end of her rope. She's just dropped off her brother to rehab, again, and is at a club to try to sign a band she knows to her PR company. She really needs this deal to pay the bills and try ti figure out how to pay for her brother's rehab. At the club she sees a sexy suit wearing stranger. She sets up a meeting with the bands manager for the next day and then goes to enjoy the bands. Sexy suit wearing man tracks her down and takes her home where they have one amazing night. Little does she know that that won't be the last time she sees him... Find out where she sees him and what happens after in this awesome read!!!
October 31, 2016
What a debut novel, it was fantastic. I got so caught up in the story and Kevan is such a great female character to read. Kevan is feisty and feminine but not a woman to be messed with, she has a life it is complicated and she cannot be falling for sexy Mason. Mason is smooth,charming and everything you would want in a book boyfriend. Super impressed with this debut novel. Will most certainly be wanting to read more from this author.Final point the cover is gorgeous i love it so much.
June 17, 2017
"She never thought she'd find love in a suit & tie."
If I had to describe this book in two words, I would say : dirty and sweet.
I've never heard of this book or this new author before, but when I saw this pretty cover at the bookstore, I added it to my basket because it was just too gorgeous. Well, it's not just a beautiful packaging, the content was awesome too.
When a too hot, too charismatic stranger with old-fashioned manners catch her eyes in a bar, Kevan allow herself one wild thing to forget for a night that she have cash-flow problems, that her brother is in rehab and that she doesn't have control of her life, and bring the man home for a mind-blowing one-night stand. But the next day, they see each other again when she's meeting the band she hope to sign for her marketing firm and they learn that they're gonna have to compete against each other to get the contract. To convince the manager their company is the best, they're gonna have to follow the group for a two-week tour and share a RV.
Kevan is pissed and have doubts she stand a chance against a big hotshot CEO's music crew. What she doesn't know is that Mason is as much in hot water as her with his job. The highest leaders in his firm are questioning his work and if he doesn't get this contract, he's toasted too. He wants to save his position but he wants to get the girl too. Mason could not explain what it is about her that fascinating him so much; he just know that he wants her. These few days together will show them anyway that they can't keep their hands off each other.
When we met him at the bar, he seemed like a mysterious and dominant man, but even if he's a bit bossy and intense at times(specifically in bed, hello dirty talk ;p), he's really a thoughtful and kindhearted guy. He was honest from beginning to end and never did a thing to affect Kevan's chance to get the contract. In my book, that's sexier than any hot body or cavemen tendency.
As much as I liked the heroine's pinup style, I liked her attitude even more. She too seemed to have two different sides of her. At first you see the impulsive and bold chick, but the more we learn about her and the more we realize she's not as confident as she appear. Everyone she knows let her down so she have trust issues.
I really liked the way their relationship has developed. It went from instant lust, to anger, to bickering, to banter, to attraction than affection and love. It was really beautiful to see.
I'm not a fan of the rock star or actor or celebrity trope, so it was fun to read a romance about people who're behind the scene. Having said that, I'm still gonna read the next book even if the hero is drummer of the band, because I really liked the author writing style and I hope it's gonna be one of those exception to the rule thing ;p
If I had to describe this book in two words, I would say : dirty and sweet.
I've never heard of this book or this new author before, but when I saw this pretty cover at the bookstore, I added it to my basket because it was just too gorgeous. Well, it's not just a beautiful packaging, the content was awesome too.
When a too hot, too charismatic stranger with old-fashioned manners catch her eyes in a bar, Kevan allow herself one wild thing to forget for a night that she have cash-flow problems, that her brother is in rehab and that she doesn't have control of her life, and bring the man home for a mind-blowing one-night stand. But the next day, they see each other again when she's meeting the band she hope to sign for her marketing firm and they learn that they're gonna have to compete against each other to get the contract. To convince the manager their company is the best, they're gonna have to follow the group for a two-week tour and share a RV.
Kevan is pissed and have doubts she stand a chance against a big hotshot CEO's music crew. What she doesn't know is that Mason is as much in hot water as her with his job. The highest leaders in his firm are questioning his work and if he doesn't get this contract, he's toasted too. He wants to save his position but he wants to get the girl too. Mason could not explain what it is about her that fascinating him so much; he just know that he wants her. These few days together will show them anyway that they can't keep their hands off each other.
When we met him at the bar, he seemed like a mysterious and dominant man, but even if he's a bit bossy and intense at times(specifically in bed, hello dirty talk ;p), he's really a thoughtful and kindhearted guy. He was honest from beginning to end and never did a thing to affect Kevan's chance to get the contract. In my book, that's sexier than any hot body or cavemen tendency.
As much as I liked the heroine's pinup style, I liked her attitude even more. She too seemed to have two different sides of her. At first you see the impulsive and bold chick, but the more we learn about her and the more we realize she's not as confident as she appear. Everyone she knows let her down so she have trust issues.
I really liked the way their relationship has developed. It went from instant lust, to anger, to bickering, to banter, to attraction than affection and love. It was really beautiful to see.
I'm not a fan of the rock star or actor or celebrity trope, so it was fun to read a romance about people who're behind the scene. Having said that, I'm still gonna read the next book even if the hero is drummer of the band, because I really liked the author writing style and I hope it's gonna be one of those exception to the rule thing ;p
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September 5, 2018💝FREE on Amazon & on iBooks today (9/5/2018)!💝
Blurb:
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
Blurb:
"You confound me. You're all these maddening contradictions that don't make any sense... And I can't get enough of your special brand of beautiful crazy."
She's a rocker with attitude and ink...
He's a sexy suit who gets what he wants
Kevan Landry is trying to keep her life on track and her brother in rehab. If her fledgling marketing firm can sign the hot new band, Manix Curse, it will make a world of difference. Mason Dillon heads the most successful music PR firm in Portland. He's desperate to breathe new life into the company by signing Manix Curse.
The last thing either one needs is a one-night stand with a smoldering stranger...
The stakes are high when a battle for the band-in the bedroom and the boardroom-becomes a battle of the heart. But if these two can set aside their differences, they may find they're the right mix of sexy savvy to conquer both their worlds.
November 8, 2016
4.5 Stars
Jane
Wow, what an adventure this story took me on. Loving this first read from author Kasey Lane’s style, it was great to have a refreshing and unique read.
Kevan Landry is struggling in all ways of life. After going out on her own, she is trying to keep her flailing marketing company from going broke, her brother in rehab and her heart intact after being jilted by her ex.
A lover of heavy metal music, she needs to sign up-and-coming band ‘Manix Curse’ if she has any hope of surviving. Thinking she has the contract in the bag, being her brother was one of the start-ups and working with a couple of the other members at the tattoo shop part-time, she is surprised to find another contender at the meeting. To make matters worse, the man sitting in the chair across from her is the guy who left her bed this morning without as much as a goodbye!
Bowen Dillion, CEO of GEM Marketing needs to sign some new talent if he wants to keep his job. Having to take the company in a new direction they need talent in the rock/heavy metal genre.
Hitting the club to watch Manix Curse, he finds himself strangely captivated by a girl in the crowd. After his eyes follow her around half the night, he quickly moves in after another guy try’s his luck with this captivating beauty.
Kevan swore she wouldn’t do casual, but with attraction sizzling she finds herself throwing all self-proclamations out the window, one night of what she knows will be steaming hot sex can’t hurt right?
Waking to find her bed and apartment empty the next morning, she is slightly hurt that this guy who left her hurting in a good way as she knew he would, also left her unjustifiably hurting in her heart a little too. Feeling they connected on a slightly deeper level, which she knows he felt too.
But any attraction to this man she may have felt is soon shattered when she finds herself face-to-face with him in a fight to win the contract that is either going to make or break her.
After struggling to choose who to go with, Joe the bands manager sets a challenge, they are to both go on a 9 day tour with the band competing against each other for the contract. May the best man or woman win!
Kevan feels defeated from the get-go. How can a tiny start-up compete with a giant like Gem and decides it would just be a waste of time and precious little funds. Plus, the last person she wants to spend the next 9 days with is the guy who she knows only now used her to get the upper hand.
Bowan can’t get Kevan out of his head. Being a hit em and leave kinda guy, he doesn’t do romance or relationships, ever! What the hell is going on with him, what is it about this girl?
Convincing Kevan to give him a fair fight she decides to go on tour. What has she got to lose, except everything right?
Lane takes the reader on a tour of not only beautiful crazy and all the usual hot and steamy, which might I add she does so well, but an adventure of quirky laugh-out-loud, betrayal, overcoming life’s hardships and love lost and found.
I loved Kevan and Bowan’s characters and even though they were completely different people from very different worlds, they just worked. This book had a storyline as interesting as the characters themselves, keeping me interested the whole way through.
Happily rating this 4.5 stars, I recommend to anyone liking a little crazy adventure which includes one totally hot man and quirky lovable lady!
Good job Kasey Lane, a fan for sure.
Jane
Wow, what an adventure this story took me on. Loving this first read from author Kasey Lane’s style, it was great to have a refreshing and unique read.
Kevan Landry is struggling in all ways of life. After going out on her own, she is trying to keep her flailing marketing company from going broke, her brother in rehab and her heart intact after being jilted by her ex.
A lover of heavy metal music, she needs to sign up-and-coming band ‘Manix Curse’ if she has any hope of surviving. Thinking she has the contract in the bag, being her brother was one of the start-ups and working with a couple of the other members at the tattoo shop part-time, she is surprised to find another contender at the meeting. To make matters worse, the man sitting in the chair across from her is the guy who left her bed this morning without as much as a goodbye!
Bowen Dillion, CEO of GEM Marketing needs to sign some new talent if he wants to keep his job. Having to take the company in a new direction they need talent in the rock/heavy metal genre.
Hitting the club to watch Manix Curse, he finds himself strangely captivated by a girl in the crowd. After his eyes follow her around half the night, he quickly moves in after another guy try’s his luck with this captivating beauty.
Kevan swore she wouldn’t do casual, but with attraction sizzling she finds herself throwing all self-proclamations out the window, one night of what she knows will be steaming hot sex can’t hurt right?
Waking to find her bed and apartment empty the next morning, she is slightly hurt that this guy who left her hurting in a good way as she knew he would, also left her unjustifiably hurting in her heart a little too. Feeling they connected on a slightly deeper level, which she knows he felt too.
But any attraction to this man she may have felt is soon shattered when she finds herself face-to-face with him in a fight to win the contract that is either going to make or break her.
After struggling to choose who to go with, Joe the bands manager sets a challenge, they are to both go on a 9 day tour with the band competing against each other for the contract. May the best man or woman win!
Kevan feels defeated from the get-go. How can a tiny start-up compete with a giant like Gem and decides it would just be a waste of time and precious little funds. Plus, the last person she wants to spend the next 9 days with is the guy who she knows only now used her to get the upper hand.
Bowan can’t get Kevan out of his head. Being a hit em and leave kinda guy, he doesn’t do romance or relationships, ever! What the hell is going on with him, what is it about this girl?
Convincing Kevan to give him a fair fight she decides to go on tour. What has she got to lose, except everything right?
Lane takes the reader on a tour of not only beautiful crazy and all the usual hot and steamy, which might I add she does so well, but an adventure of quirky laugh-out-loud, betrayal, overcoming life’s hardships and love lost and found.
I loved Kevan and Bowan’s characters and even though they were completely different people from very different worlds, they just worked. This book had a storyline as interesting as the characters themselves, keeping me interested the whole way through.
Happily rating this 4.5 stars, I recommend to anyone liking a little crazy adventure which includes one totally hot man and quirky lovable lady!
Good job Kasey Lane, a fan for sure.
November 10, 2016
People, think of a novel that seems so electric adventure? My Father in heaven !!!! GREAT.
The book starts showing that came with the rocker Kevan entering decided a hard rock bar to get to be a producer of Manix Curve band and save his brother who is addicted to drink and drugs and just makes confusion.
Kevan is a strong, determined, hardworking and working women, even with this so remarkable features has low -autoestima because of bad relationships had also put through that dreams of finding the right guy. The creature has a busy life .... you have no idea ...... and accumulates multiple jobs to survive. She sees the band your chance to also promote your business however nothing comes for free and that night she meets a mysterious executive that stands out in the crowd of hairy rocker bar and tattooed.
Mason is also a tightrope in the large company where he works, he received an ultimatum to renew the image of the GEM and need at all costs to get this contract. It is very image of a successful executive, beautiful, arrogant and self confident.
The meeting of these two characters so antagonistic could not be otherwise, it is a true short circuit in the minds of both. Chemistry is instâtanea and both abdicate of what they were doing at Joe's bar to live a night of sex without commitment and hallucinating.
So what could go wrong, right?
"To the right guy appears, she could lose time with the right guy now."
Answer the previous question: ALL
Soon after this hot night, Kevan and Mason believe that summer never again .... what a mistake ..... They meet again, yes, and worse, end up discovering that will become rivals in the race for the contract that both They need. The agent of the band and also owns the bar seeing how it is being contested by these two companies resolves to launch a challenge for both. And it is there that really begins this novel adventure.
With this forced conviviality, Kevan and Mason just getting closer, revealing many things about their lives for each other and indulging in this passion. But as this world of money, power and entertainment, a lot is at stake, the two summer before intrigues backstage, betrayals and many fights even realize what really matters in their lives.
The book is extremely dynamic, I could not leave until I knew everything was going to happen. It was something hallucinating .... When I reached the end of the book, let out the breath that had not even realized she was trapped ...... hehehehe ......
I loved that there's a scene in the book that is well cover image, just did not like because they gave a Latin lover air to the girl who is actually a metal rocker girl.
Highly recommented both for those who like different plots as for those who need something busy to cure reading hangover.
Kisses, Myl
The book starts showing that came with the rocker Kevan entering decided a hard rock bar to get to be a producer of Manix Curve band and save his brother who is addicted to drink and drugs and just makes confusion.
Kevan is a strong, determined, hardworking and working women, even with this so remarkable features has low -autoestima because of bad relationships had also put through that dreams of finding the right guy. The creature has a busy life .... you have no idea ...... and accumulates multiple jobs to survive. She sees the band your chance to also promote your business however nothing comes for free and that night she meets a mysterious executive that stands out in the crowd of hairy rocker bar and tattooed.
Mason is also a tightrope in the large company where he works, he received an ultimatum to renew the image of the GEM and need at all costs to get this contract. It is very image of a successful executive, beautiful, arrogant and self confident.
The meeting of these two characters so antagonistic could not be otherwise, it is a true short circuit in the minds of both. Chemistry is instâtanea and both abdicate of what they were doing at Joe's bar to live a night of sex without commitment and hallucinating.
So what could go wrong, right?
"To the right guy appears, she could lose time with the right guy now."
Answer the previous question: ALL
Soon after this hot night, Kevan and Mason believe that summer never again .... what a mistake ..... They meet again, yes, and worse, end up discovering that will become rivals in the race for the contract that both They need. The agent of the band and also owns the bar seeing how it is being contested by these two companies resolves to launch a challenge for both. And it is there that really begins this novel adventure.
With this forced conviviality, Kevan and Mason just getting closer, revealing many things about their lives for each other and indulging in this passion. But as this world of money, power and entertainment, a lot is at stake, the two summer before intrigues backstage, betrayals and many fights even realize what really matters in their lives.
The book is extremely dynamic, I could not leave until I knew everything was going to happen. It was something hallucinating .... When I reached the end of the book, let out the breath that had not even realized she was trapped ...... hehehehe ......
I loved that there's a scene in the book that is well cover image, just did not like because they gave a Latin lover air to the girl who is actually a metal rocker girl.
Highly recommented both for those who like different plots as for those who need something busy to cure reading hangover.
Kisses, Myl
November 18, 2016
Beautiful Crazy is the story of Kevan Landry, a sexy pinup and up and coming marketing consultant and Mason Dillon, drop-dead sexy in a suit, CEO at one of the biggest marketing firms.
Kevan has troubles and with a fledgling business she's trying to get off the ground, she's eager to sign her friends in metal band, Manix Curse. Manix Curse is on the rise in popularity with extreme potential for blowing up huge in the industry. As Kevan gets her company off the ground, Mason works hard to keep his position with the company while trying to diversify their clientele. With Manix Curse as a client, they each have so much to gain.
Soon Kevan and Mason find out that not only do they have AMAZING chemistry between the sheets, but they're also each other's competition for the opportunity to represent Manix Curse. Throughout the story, the tension builds as they compete using their own style to win the chance to work with the band as well as fight the pull they feel for each other.
I have to admit that I didn't connect with Kevan and Mason on a level I'm accustomed to, but I did still appreciate their story. This was my first from Kasey Lane and I really enjoyed her writing and storytelling capabilities. I'm really looking forward to the next book. Though his presence was small, I did connect with Jax and I look forward to his story next.
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November 17, 2016
Beautiful Crazy is the first book in the Rock n Ink series by Kasey Lane. I was immediately drawn to this book by it's amazing cover, which is a perfect fit for this story line.
Kevan is a fabulous character. Kasey has done a really wonderful job of bringing her character to life. You can really envisage her character and her rockabilly style in your mind's eye. On top of that she is strong, feminine, unique and a bit vulnerable and battered by life.
Mason proves that appearances can be deceiving, he's also the definition of suit porn. He's an intelligent, charismatic and straight laced professional who appears to have it all together. But appearances are not what they seem and he has his own struggles. At times he is an all out dominant alpha, but he also has a sweet and caring side.
Their story and romance, has quite a few twists and turns, with strong sexual tension and sizzling chemistry that keeps you thoroughly engaged with this interesting plot. Told from a dual point of view readers get a full understanding of the battles both Mason and Kevan face in regards to their future.
A wonderful story of opposites attracting and a great mix of heat and heart! I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.
Kevan is a fabulous character. Kasey has done a really wonderful job of bringing her character to life. You can really envisage her character and her rockabilly style in your mind's eye. On top of that she is strong, feminine, unique and a bit vulnerable and battered by life.
Mason proves that appearances can be deceiving, he's also the definition of suit porn. He's an intelligent, charismatic and straight laced professional who appears to have it all together. But appearances are not what they seem and he has his own struggles. At times he is an all out dominant alpha, but he also has a sweet and caring side.
Their story and romance, has quite a few twists and turns, with strong sexual tension and sizzling chemistry that keeps you thoroughly engaged with this interesting plot. Told from a dual point of view readers get a full understanding of the battles both Mason and Kevan face in regards to their future.
A wonderful story of opposites attracting and a great mix of heat and heart! I look forward to reading more of this series in the future.
October 31, 2016
***ARC Provided by the Publisher and NetGalley***
There were parts of this that I really enjoyed, and there were parts that I thought were a little overwrought and dragged a bit.
I liked Kevan, although I am not sure I ever bought that she was as "broken" or "crazy" as she was portrayed to be, but I liked her. I thought her story was interesting, I liked her character and I believed in her. The relationship with her brother was also compelling and you were invested in the relationship and understood her motivation.
Mason was a little harder for me to relate to...and I am not totally sure why. But, I think that means he didn't really connect with me. While I didn't dislike him, I didn't totally engage with him. I am also not sure I believed he acted as a CEO of a company. He didn't really come across as one to me.
The pacing was strong. The book moved fairly quickly. The meet cute in the bar felt authentic. Their relationship also felt real and I believed in the relationship as well as the reasons that he backed away from her.
I often have a hard time with the lovers pitted against one another story lines, but this one worked well. I wish I had been able to engage more with Mason. I do think I would have liked this a lot more had I been able to connect with him.
I recommend this book. I do think it was possibly my impression of Mason...which others may not share.
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There were parts of this that I really enjoyed, and there were parts that I thought were a little overwrought and dragged a bit.
I liked Kevan, although I am not sure I ever bought that she was as "broken" or "crazy" as she was portrayed to be, but I liked her. I thought her story was interesting, I liked her character and I believed in her. The relationship with her brother was also compelling and you were invested in the relationship and understood her motivation.
Mason was a little harder for me to relate to...and I am not totally sure why. But, I think that means he didn't really connect with me. While I didn't dislike him, I didn't totally engage with him. I am also not sure I believed he acted as a CEO of a company. He didn't really come across as one to me.
The pacing was strong. The book moved fairly quickly. The meet cute in the bar felt authentic. Their relationship also felt real and I believed in the relationship as well as the reasons that he backed away from her.
I often have a hard time with the lovers pitted against one another story lines, but this one worked well. I wish I had been able to engage more with Mason. I do think I would have liked this a lot more had I been able to connect with him.
I recommend this book. I do think it was possibly my impression of Mason...which others may not share.
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September 8, 2016
Addicting and intense, Beautiful Crazy has rockers, ink, and heart.
This is a book not to be missed! Kevan and Mason are fighting for control of the same band, but the explosive energy between them endangers that possibility. So you have the beautiful tattooed Kevan, who is struggling to save her small, fledgling company, and Mason, the suit who is trying to remain in control of his large company. What happens when these two are forced together? Sparks, all the fireworks you can think of. I loved the two characters, Kasey Lane brought these two to life, and I liked the sassy and smart Kevan, and the ruthless and handsome Mason both individually and together. My problem with the story was the first half of the book, it seemed a bit repetitive and slow, and while these two had come across each other prior to being forced to do business together, I felt I missed a bit of the part where they were finally together, it seemed abrupt. That being said, the story itself was good and interesting, and since this is Kasey Lane's debut novel, I can't wait for more!
Thank you to the author and publisher for a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a book not to be missed! Kevan and Mason are fighting for control of the same band, but the explosive energy between them endangers that possibility. So you have the beautiful tattooed Kevan, who is struggling to save her small, fledgling company, and Mason, the suit who is trying to remain in control of his large company. What happens when these two are forced together? Sparks, all the fireworks you can think of. I loved the two characters, Kasey Lane brought these two to life, and I liked the sassy and smart Kevan, and the ruthless and handsome Mason both individually and together. My problem with the story was the first half of the book, it seemed a bit repetitive and slow, and while these two had come across each other prior to being forced to do business together, I felt I missed a bit of the part where they were finally together, it seemed abrupt. That being said, the story itself was good and interesting, and since this is Kasey Lane's debut novel, I can't wait for more!
Thank you to the author and publisher for a copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 7, 2016
Holy hotness and angst!
Absolutely adored this book. The characters were real, the sex was hot, and the story line was fresh. I loved Kevan. She was an upstanding character with a whip-snap personality. And then there was Mason. Sweet God in heaven, was he delicious. Not to mention completely adoring.
I loved the way these characters interacted, their banter, the depths of their emotions for one another in he end... I stand by my word when I say that Kasey Lane's new name should seriously be Chemisty Creator, because boy can she nail it.
Beautiful Crazy was a wild, sexy ride and I can't rec it enough.
Absolutely adored this book. The characters were real, the sex was hot, and the story line was fresh. I loved Kevan. She was an upstanding character with a whip-snap personality. And then there was Mason. Sweet God in heaven, was he delicious. Not to mention completely adoring.
I loved the way these characters interacted, their banter, the depths of their emotions for one another in he end... I stand by my word when I say that Kasey Lane's new name should seriously be Chemisty Creator, because boy can she nail it.
Beautiful Crazy was a wild, sexy ride and I can't rec it enough.
October 24, 2016
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April 14, 2017
Beautiful Crazy is a fast paced and sexy romance. I enjoyed the alternating points of view throughout and the competitive banter between Kevan and Mason. Kevan is a determined pinup rocker, which I find unique and engaging. Mason is a sexy CEO with a Texas drawl and when he says "Darlin" I just can't help but get all the feels. The two may have come from different worlds, but their chemistry is intense.
June 22, 2017
New Rock Romance for the Keeper Shelf
This is a new to me author, but it won't be the last one of hers I read. Have to say I enjoyed this novel very much. Great cast of characters, engaging story that kept me turning the page all set in the rock and roll world. Extremely enjoyable read. Look forward to reading book 2 in the series.
This is a new to me author, but it won't be the last one of hers I read. Have to say I enjoyed this novel very much. Great cast of characters, engaging story that kept me turning the page all set in the rock and roll world. Extremely enjoyable read. Look forward to reading book 2 in the series.
November 2, 2017
Omg my first Kasey Lane book! WOW! I couldn’t get enough of this ! Great quick fast paced story & I adored Mason & Kevan ! HOT HOT HOT ! Her love for her brother and desire succeed with snagging the band for contract was such a great storyline ! Mr alpha Dom Mason was a pure joy to read how he was able to handle Kevan & really turn up the heat . I know nothing about heavy metal rock music or how to manage a band but this book kept me highly entertained ! Superb! Already ordered the follow up and I adored their HEA epilogue!
September 25, 2016
My Review of Beautiful Crazy by Kasey Lane
My Rating 4 Stars
This book was a “Rocking Read” I enjoyed every page!
Kevan and Mason’s story is intense and sexy. Kevan is a fun and likable character she is tough as she is feminine just what I like to see in my female leads. Mason is all alpha hot male and when these two collide it makes for a beautiful crazy!
*Received an advanced reader’s copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
**Reviewed for Hellmouth’s Bookblog & Reviews**
My Rating 4 Stars
This book was a “Rocking Read” I enjoyed every page!
Kevan and Mason’s story is intense and sexy. Kevan is a fun and likable character she is tough as she is feminine just what I like to see in my female leads. Mason is all alpha hot male and when these two collide it makes for a beautiful crazy!
*Received an advanced reader’s copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
**Reviewed for Hellmouth’s Bookblog & Reviews**
August 31, 2019
Reviewed by Aubrey
Book provided by NetGalley
Kevan is one of my favorite characters ever. I loved her style and her energy. She is one of those characters you think about for days after finishing the book. I thought about all the different outcomes for her and the different directions her character could have taken. Personally to me that is the mark of a great author. When a character seems so real and you want to be her best friend.
Mason is the alpha male and they every girl wants. He never thought he would want someone like Kevan but sparks fly and things change. Kevan made Mason think differently and really come undone. He prided himself on being a certain way and doing things in a correct order. Yet Kevan was neither orderly or typical. They were opposites in many ways.
Watching their story unfold was sweet. The banter between them was fast paced and hilarious. It showed how much they cared and respected each other. Their romance wasn't typical andnhad a lot twists and turns but I think that is what made me like it more.
I never knew what would happen in the end. The author kept me guessing which has made her a new favourite author. I can't wait for the rest of the books in the series.
Book provided by NetGalley
Kevan is one of my favorite characters ever. I loved her style and her energy. She is one of those characters you think about for days after finishing the book. I thought about all the different outcomes for her and the different directions her character could have taken. Personally to me that is the mark of a great author. When a character seems so real and you want to be her best friend.
Mason is the alpha male and they every girl wants. He never thought he would want someone like Kevan but sparks fly and things change. Kevan made Mason think differently and really come undone. He prided himself on being a certain way and doing things in a correct order. Yet Kevan was neither orderly or typical. They were opposites in many ways.
Watching their story unfold was sweet. The banter between them was fast paced and hilarious. It showed how much they cared and respected each other. Their romance wasn't typical andnhad a lot twists and turns but I think that is what made me like it more.
I never knew what would happen in the end. The author kept me guessing which has made her a new favourite author. I can't wait for the rest of the books in the series.
November 1, 2016
I absolutely devoured this book! This was a different take on a rock star book but I liked it. It's fun,fresh and fierce. I love a good competition book that ends with the characters falling in love.
Kevan is a strong determined woman who loves hard and fights for what she wants. She doesn't back down on many things. What I love about her is that she tough yet sweet at times. There is an instant connection between Mason and Kevan. They thought one night would be enough but boy were they wrong!
Mason is a man in a mission. He has connections that many don't. He's trying to help the company expand and bring in a genre they haven't done before. I loved Mason. He had determination, charm and sex appeal. Sure he used it to get his way but deep down he was a really good guy. I loved the energy the two of them had. He was on a mission to get the band and the girl but fate had another plan. I also loved how loyal/not loyal everyone is. This was a book I will definitely be ready reading over and over again. I really enjoyed this book!
Kevan is a strong determined woman who loves hard and fights for what she wants. She doesn't back down on many things. What I love about her is that she tough yet sweet at times. There is an instant connection between Mason and Kevan. They thought one night would be enough but boy were they wrong!
Mason is a man in a mission. He has connections that many don't. He's trying to help the company expand and bring in a genre they haven't done before. I loved Mason. He had determination, charm and sex appeal. Sure he used it to get his way but deep down he was a really good guy. I loved the energy the two of them had. He was on a mission to get the band and the girl but fate had another plan. I also loved how loyal/not loyal everyone is. This was a book I will definitely be ready reading over and over again. I really enjoyed this book!
November 1, 2016
When you pick up a debut novel, you never know what you are going to get. Will it be good or bad? Will writing or with lots of glaring errors? Will the story be captivating or lacking and dull?
Well have no fear, Beautiful Crazy is a debut novel that will definitely deliver. The story line and characters are will written and developed. The chemistry between Mason and Kevan is electric and flies off the pages. Two people that would first appears don't belong in the same room epitomes that age ole saying, don't just a book by it cover. The journey these two take will keep you glued to the pages as you watch them navigate their lives and their relationship.
I really enjoyed Beautiful Crazy and Kasey's story telling. It delivers love, passion, angst and rock'n'roll. I look forward to the next book in this series and what Kasey will bring us in the future.
Well have no fear, Beautiful Crazy is a debut novel that will definitely deliver. The story line and characters are will written and developed. The chemistry between Mason and Kevan is electric and flies off the pages. Two people that would first appears don't belong in the same room epitomes that age ole saying, don't just a book by it cover. The journey these two take will keep you glued to the pages as you watch them navigate their lives and their relationship.
I really enjoyed Beautiful Crazy and Kasey's story telling. It delivers love, passion, angst and rock'n'roll. I look forward to the next book in this series and what Kasey will bring us in the future.
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