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Rebel Desire #1
Lovin' On You
All eyes are on up-and-coming country artist, Cash Knight, but he has is sights set on Olivia Young.
He’s a cocky musician.
She showed up at a bar in her pajamas.
Is he stalking me?
I call it fate.
He’s cheesy.
I prefer the term romantic.
Maybe I was wrong about him.
I’m determined to make her mine.
I fell in love with him.
She’s my muse.
Life has other plans for us.
I’ll fight for her.
I’ll protect his image.
I miss her.
I watch his success from afar.
She’s mine.
I need to fix this.
I’ll give her the kind of love found in country songs.
He’s a cocky musician.
She showed up at a bar in her pajamas.
Is he stalking me?
I call it fate.
He’s cheesy.
I prefer the term romantic.
Maybe I was wrong about him.
I’m determined to make her mine.
I fell in love with him.
She’s my muse.
Life has other plans for us.
I’ll fight for her.
I’ll protect his image.
I miss her.
I watch his success from afar.
She’s mine.
I need to fix this.
I’ll give her the kind of love found in country songs.
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February 6, 2017
Fabiola Francisco has a way of writing sweet love stories with adorably charming Southern boys as her heroes. I believe this is truly her bread and butter, as demonstrated in her Sweet on You Series: Sweet on Wilde and Whiskey Nights.
Lovin' On You continues in that same tradition and takes you on an emotional journey with the two main characters- the rising country singer, Cash Knight and young, graphic design guru, Olivia Young. You will find hefty helpings of tender and funny moments woven throughout this book.
"She's the perfect song and I want to be the one to write it"
This story was an especially fun read for me personally, because as you know I love a good old fashioned celebrity romance. The conflict Olivia faces in dating a celebrity was heartbreaking. I really felt for her in those moments of pain and personal embarrassment as she struggled to cope.
In Lovin' on You, readers get a glimpse at the poetic side of Francisco's writing - the multiple songs that Cash pens to Olivia were all written by the author. This of course is no surprise to Francisco's longtime readers, as it is no secret the author enjoys writing poetry.
Favorite quote: "She was my muse from the beginning, and she will be until the day I die."
Favorite steamy quote: "I love the way you taste . . . everywhere."
Lovin' on You is a sweet romance that will capture and hold your heart until the last page.
#CashIsKingofCountry
Lovin' On You continues in that same tradition and takes you on an emotional journey with the two main characters- the rising country singer, Cash Knight and young, graphic design guru, Olivia Young. You will find hefty helpings of tender and funny moments woven throughout this book.
"She's the perfect song and I want to be the one to write it"
This story was an especially fun read for me personally, because as you know I love a good old fashioned celebrity romance. The conflict Olivia faces in dating a celebrity was heartbreaking. I really felt for her in those moments of pain and personal embarrassment as she struggled to cope.
In Lovin' on You, readers get a glimpse at the poetic side of Francisco's writing - the multiple songs that Cash pens to Olivia were all written by the author. This of course is no surprise to Francisco's longtime readers, as it is no secret the author enjoys writing poetry.
Favorite quote: "She was my muse from the beginning, and she will be until the day I die."
Favorite steamy quote: "I love the way you taste . . . everywhere."
Lovin' on You is a sweet romance that will capture and hold your heart until the last page.
#CashIsKingofCountry
May 20, 2018
A total feel good fun-fest read! Who doesn't love a girl who shows up at a bar in her PJs to save her younger cousin? And it has a lasting effect on the country singer who is our hero! Both main characters are lovable and sure to win your heart. And that PJ wearing heroine is strong and sassy and able to hold her own. Love it!
In true Nashville and roadie style, this one will charm you right out of your daisy dukes and cowboy boots!
In true Nashville and roadie style, this one will charm you right out of your daisy dukes and cowboy boots!
February 6, 2017
Rising country star Cash has probably never had to work hard for a woman's attention, until he meets Olivia.
Olivia is not looking for a relationship. She's perfectly content with her life as it is. With work keeping her busy and recently getting out of a relationship, she definitely doesn't need country star Conner in her life, or so she thinks.
I love a good pursuit in a story and this one did not disappoint in that area. Cash made me swoon from page one and Olivia's drive was a breath of fresh air. Not to mention very sexy through out. I really enjoyed this read.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.* ~Alison
Olivia is not looking for a relationship. She's perfectly content with her life as it is. With work keeping her busy and recently getting out of a relationship, she definitely doesn't need country star Conner in her life, or so she thinks.
I love a good pursuit in a story and this one did not disappoint in that area. Cash made me swoon from page one and Olivia's drive was a breath of fresh air. Not to mention very sexy through out. I really enjoyed this read.
*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.* ~Alison
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Blurb:
ll eyes are on up-and-coming country artist, Cash Knight, but he has is sights set on Olivia Young.
He’s a cocky musician.
She showed up at a bar in her pajamas.
Is he stalking me?
I call it fate.
He’s cheesy.
I prefer the term romantic.
Maybe I was wrong about him.
I’m determined to make her mine.
I fell in love with him.
She’s my muse.
Life has other plans for us.
I’ll fight for her.
I’ll protect his image.
I miss her.
I watch his success from afar.
She’s mine.
I need to fix this.
I’ll give her the kind of love found in country songs.
Blurb:
ll eyes are on up-and-coming country artist, Cash Knight, but he has is sights set on Olivia Young.
He’s a cocky musician.
She showed up at a bar in her pajamas.
Is he stalking me?
I call it fate.
He’s cheesy.
I prefer the term romantic.
Maybe I was wrong about him.
I’m determined to make her mine.
I fell in love with him.
She’s my muse.
Life has other plans for us.
I’ll fight for her.
I’ll protect his image.
I miss her.
I watch his success from afar.
She’s mine.
I need to fix this.
I’ll give her the kind of love found in country songs.
March 5, 2018
Great story
Cash and Olivia meet and its instant love for st least Cash. It doesn’t take long and Olivia is feeling it as well. Cash is the front man of an up and coming country band and Olivia becomes his muse. There are some ups and downs in their relationship but they make it work.
I really liked this book. The characters are strong, good people that you want to cheer for. I highly recommend this book.
Cash and Olivia meet and its instant love for st least Cash. It doesn’t take long and Olivia is feeling it as well. Cash is the front man of an up and coming country band and Olivia becomes his muse. There are some ups and downs in their relationship but they make it work.
I really liked this book. The characters are strong, good people that you want to cheer for. I highly recommend this book.
March 3, 2019
I'm sure this is very cute and I'm missing out, but I have to DNF this. I'm so not interested in reading it.... mainly because I feel like there is a lot of fast-moving chapters that could literally just slow down a page and would be much better. Cash and Olivia JUST met and he's writing songs about her and can't stay away from her and blows up in a jealous fit and I just don't like what I'm seeing. Maybe I'll try this again some other time. Not today though.
January 27, 2017
She went to a bar in her pajamas.
My spirit animal.
Review to come.
My spirit animal.
Review to come.
May 3, 2020
Ally - per RFS
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Musica country, un figo pazzesco e drink a non finire sono gli ingredienti di questo libro che narra della storia d’amore tra Olivia Young e Cash Knight.
Olivia è una bravissima grafic designer che, per salvare la cugina Jen, piomba in un bar in piena notte con indosso solo un pigiama per niente “sexy”. Una volta entrata nel locale scopre però che la cugina non è poi così in difficoltà, anzi, sta flirtando con Ryder, un ragazzo bellissimo. È lì che avviene il nostro fatidico primo incontro, Cash, l’amico di Ryder nota subito Olivia tutta infuriata per essere stata svegliata in piena notte. Da subito l’attrazione è palese per entrambi al punto che Cash dedica alla ’’ragazza con il pigiama’’, di cui non conosce ancora il nome, una canzone direttamente al Country Fest, ossia il festival della musica popolare americana più importante dello stato. Ebbene sì, Cash è il cantante di un gruppo country, i ’’Rebel Desire’’, insieme a Ryder, il chitarrista del gruppo. La canzone non ha l’esito desiderato e, invece di far cadere Olivia ai suoi piedi, la fa infuriare, cosa che Cash trova irresistibile. Inizia così un lungo e insistente corteggiamento che porta all’appuntamento perfetto. Come si può resistere a un adone con gli occhi nocciola che ti dedica canzoni d’amore davanti a un pubblico? Ecco che inizia la storia tra i protagonisti con scene romantiche e sesso stellare. Potremo definirla la “perfezione” se non ci fosse l’ex di Olivia, Nathan, che trama alle loro spalle con minacce e ricatti, con lo scopo di riconquistarla. Nathan riuscirà a compromettere la loro storia proprio alle porte della partenza di Cash per un tour che segnerà la sua carriera. Ma l’amore vince sempre soprattutto con l’aiuto degli amici e della famiglia, che guarda caso, conta degli avvocati.
Questo libro ci guida in alcuni posti davvero belli come la città di Helen, in Georgia, e Percy Priest Lake, nonostante la maggior parte del racconto si svolga a Nashville. Fra appuntamenti bollenti, molto alcool e concerti contornati da canzoni romaniche, la storia scorre bene. La narrazione avviene tramite un punto di vista alternato che ci permette di entrare maggiormente in sintonia con i protagonisti. Questa modalità di scrittura fa sì che il lettore possa seguire entrambi anche nei momenti in cui sono lontani e di infilarsi nelle loro teste; ho amato come l’autrice è riuscita a descrivere le emozioni di tutti i personaggi rendendo ricco di dettagli il libro. I protagonisti sono ben caratterizzati, di Olivia ho apprezzato il carattere indipendente ed estroverso, Cash è il “classico” bello senza difetti e questo lo rende irreale, mentre Nathan non viene analizzato nel dettaglio e rimane solo una figura marginale. La storia di Olivia e Cash però non è riuscita a rubarmi quei sospiri che una storia come la loro dovrebbe, nei momenti in cui stavano insieme era tutto troppo perfetto, come se mancasse un briciolo di verità unita ai difetti che tutti abbiamo.
Ho scelto questo libro proprio perchè sono una fan del country e dei cowboy, ma sono rimasta delusa dal fatto che Cash non avesse questo stile da mandriano che volevo, anzi è un ragazzo che veste alla moda del momento e del cowboy che ho nei miei sogni non c’è traccia. La location viene curata marginalmente, il centro di tutto è il loro amore troppo carente di pecche, che viene ostacolato dall’ex, anche se sinceramente ho trovato la separazione dei protagonisti priva di senso e di dettagli. Nonostante poi Nathan venga punito e reso inoffensivo mi chiedo perché Olivia mantenga le distanze e attenda mesi prima di contattare Cash, che nel frattempo soffre.
Personalmente lo reputo un bel libro se si cerca qualcosa di leggero e non impegnativo, con una bella ambientazione, la classica storia d’amore folle e una buona scrittura che scorre liscia senza intoppi.
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Musica country, un figo pazzesco e drink a non finire sono gli ingredienti di questo libro che narra della storia d’amore tra Olivia Young e Cash Knight.
Olivia è una bravissima grafic designer che, per salvare la cugina Jen, piomba in un bar in piena notte con indosso solo un pigiama per niente “sexy”. Una volta entrata nel locale scopre però che la cugina non è poi così in difficoltà, anzi, sta flirtando con Ryder, un ragazzo bellissimo. È lì che avviene il nostro fatidico primo incontro, Cash, l’amico di Ryder nota subito Olivia tutta infuriata per essere stata svegliata in piena notte. Da subito l’attrazione è palese per entrambi al punto che Cash dedica alla ’’ragazza con il pigiama’’, di cui non conosce ancora il nome, una canzone direttamente al Country Fest, ossia il festival della musica popolare americana più importante dello stato. Ebbene sì, Cash è il cantante di un gruppo country, i ’’Rebel Desire’’, insieme a Ryder, il chitarrista del gruppo. La canzone non ha l’esito desiderato e, invece di far cadere Olivia ai suoi piedi, la fa infuriare, cosa che Cash trova irresistibile. Inizia così un lungo e insistente corteggiamento che porta all’appuntamento perfetto. Come si può resistere a un adone con gli occhi nocciola che ti dedica canzoni d’amore davanti a un pubblico? Ecco che inizia la storia tra i protagonisti con scene romantiche e sesso stellare. Potremo definirla la “perfezione” se non ci fosse l’ex di Olivia, Nathan, che trama alle loro spalle con minacce e ricatti, con lo scopo di riconquistarla. Nathan riuscirà a compromettere la loro storia proprio alle porte della partenza di Cash per un tour che segnerà la sua carriera. Ma l’amore vince sempre soprattutto con l’aiuto degli amici e della famiglia, che guarda caso, conta degli avvocati.
Questo libro ci guida in alcuni posti davvero belli come la città di Helen, in Georgia, e Percy Priest Lake, nonostante la maggior parte del racconto si svolga a Nashville. Fra appuntamenti bollenti, molto alcool e concerti contornati da canzoni romaniche, la storia scorre bene. La narrazione avviene tramite un punto di vista alternato che ci permette di entrare maggiormente in sintonia con i protagonisti. Questa modalità di scrittura fa sì che il lettore possa seguire entrambi anche nei momenti in cui sono lontani e di infilarsi nelle loro teste; ho amato come l’autrice è riuscita a descrivere le emozioni di tutti i personaggi rendendo ricco di dettagli il libro. I protagonisti sono ben caratterizzati, di Olivia ho apprezzato il carattere indipendente ed estroverso, Cash è il “classico” bello senza difetti e questo lo rende irreale, mentre Nathan non viene analizzato nel dettaglio e rimane solo una figura marginale. La storia di Olivia e Cash però non è riuscita a rubarmi quei sospiri che una storia come la loro dovrebbe, nei momenti in cui stavano insieme era tutto troppo perfetto, come se mancasse un briciolo di verità unita ai difetti che tutti abbiamo.
Ho scelto questo libro proprio perchè sono una fan del country e dei cowboy, ma sono rimasta delusa dal fatto che Cash non avesse questo stile da mandriano che volevo, anzi è un ragazzo che veste alla moda del momento e del cowboy che ho nei miei sogni non c’è traccia. La location viene curata marginalmente, il centro di tutto è il loro amore troppo carente di pecche, che viene ostacolato dall’ex, anche se sinceramente ho trovato la separazione dei protagonisti priva di senso e di dettagli. Nonostante poi Nathan venga punito e reso inoffensivo mi chiedo perché Olivia mantenga le distanze e attenda mesi prima di contattare Cash, che nel frattempo soffre.
Personalmente lo reputo un bel libro se si cerca qualcosa di leggero e non impegnativo, con una bella ambientazione, la classica storia d’amore folle e una buona scrittura che scorre liscia senza intoppi.
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September 7, 2018
***3.75 Lovin' Stars***
Cash Knight and his band, Rebel Desire, are up and coming country music stars! Cash is a good guy, very emotional and sweet to his core. I don't know a woman alive who would not want what he's peddlin'. He tells it like it is, honest to a fault and I loved his character.
Olivia Young is the object of Cash's desire. He spots her one evening when she comes into a bar in her pajamas to rescue her cousin and Cash is a goner. He works hard to get her attention.
Now it seems his songs are about her and the way he loves her but there is one problem lurking in the shadows by the name of Nathan, her ex-boyfriend. She broke up with him a year prior. He does everything he can think of to break them up but he has one final card up his sleeve. He has intimate videos and pictures of when they were together and he threatens to ruin her and her new business along with the straight laced image Cash and the Rebel Desire are so proud of. He wants to ruin them both...then she will want him back!! Huh? What is wrong with this psycho? He's delusional!
She lets the love of her life go to save him from the embarrassment of her video tapes and the destruction of his and his band's good image that being assosciated with her might cause. The videos were close up and leave nothing to the imagination and there is no doubt who is starring in the flick. Her face is front and center. Yes, she's young and stupid too, but I would have thought she was smart enough to say no when Nathan, the ex, wanted to film her. I can't help that it changed my opinion of her and not in a good way. She doesn't want to take legal action because her big mistake will be viewed by the police and detectives as they work on the case so she does nothing, just lets him control her and what she does. But when she leaves him she won't tell him why. The man is devestated. They are apart a little over eight months and both were faithful to the other.
This is a safe read with no cheating and no OW drama. I have to say that my major complaint is the fact the story stalled in various places throughout. There was info I felt we didn't need for the story to move forward and it became hard for me to stay involved...just too much time passed.
Cash Knight and his band, Rebel Desire, are up and coming country music stars! Cash is a good guy, very emotional and sweet to his core. I don't know a woman alive who would not want what he's peddlin'. He tells it like it is, honest to a fault and I loved his character.
Olivia Young is the object of Cash's desire. He spots her one evening when she comes into a bar in her pajamas to rescue her cousin and Cash is a goner. He works hard to get her attention.
Now it seems his songs are about her and the way he loves her but there is one problem lurking in the shadows by the name of Nathan, her ex-boyfriend. She broke up with him a year prior. He does everything he can think of to break them up but he has one final card up his sleeve. He has intimate videos and pictures of when they were together and he threatens to ruin her and her new business along with the straight laced image Cash and the Rebel Desire are so proud of. He wants to ruin them both...then she will want him back!! Huh? What is wrong with this psycho? He's delusional!
She lets the love of her life go to save him from the embarrassment of her video tapes and the destruction of his and his band's good image that being assosciated with her might cause. The videos were close up and leave nothing to the imagination and there is no doubt who is starring in the flick. Her face is front and center. Yes, she's young and stupid too, but I would have thought she was smart enough to say no when Nathan, the ex, wanted to film her. I can't help that it changed my opinion of her and not in a good way. She doesn't want to take legal action because her big mistake will be viewed by the police and detectives as they work on the case so she does nothing, just lets him control her and what she does. But when she leaves him she won't tell him why. The man is devestated. They are apart a little over eight months and both were faithful to the other.
This is a safe read with no cheating and no OW drama. I have to say that my major complaint is the fact the story stalled in various places throughout. There was info I felt we didn't need for the story to move forward and it became hard for me to stay involved...just too much time passed.
January 21, 2018
Cash and Olivia meet one night at a bar while she was getting her cousin/roommate, Jen. They had a brief encounter but nothing happens until a few days later. I liked Cash and Olivia but I wasn’t able to feel their connection. I felt like the author was telling us about their relationship as opposed to showing their relationship. I liked the secondary characters and the drama that happened was refreshing. I didn't expect that while reading but I wished we got more details in that area as well. I also wanted more communication between the couple during this time. Fabiola Francisco is a new to me author and this was a nice read. The plot held my attention and the story flowed. I am looking forward to reading the next book that features her friend Bri.
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February 5, 2020
CONTINUA:
Buongiorno, cari lettori,
oggi sono qui per parlarvi del libro Lovin’ on You vol. 1 di Fabiola Francisco edito dalla Triskell che ho avuto la possibilità di leggere in anteprima.
In questa storia troviamo una giovane donna, Olivia, donna indipendente a cui non piace stare al centro dell'attenzione motivo per cui ha scelto il lavorare da casa. E Cash, giovane bellissimo e sexy cantante di una band emergente di musica country. Una sera Olivia si reca al bar per andare a prendere sua cugina, ma lo fa in pigiama e qui incontra il sexy Cash.
Buongiorno, cari lettori,
oggi sono qui per parlarvi del libro Lovin’ on You vol. 1 di Fabiola Francisco edito dalla Triskell che ho avuto la possibilità di leggere in anteprima.
In questa storia troviamo una giovane donna, Olivia, donna indipendente a cui non piace stare al centro dell'attenzione motivo per cui ha scelto il lavorare da casa. E Cash, giovane bellissimo e sexy cantante di una band emergente di musica country. Una sera Olivia si reca al bar per andare a prendere sua cugina, ma lo fa in pigiama e qui incontra il sexy Cash.
February 3, 2017
I started laughing from first page. Blushed when Liv was getting a swoon worthy moments from Cash! Wishing that the songs were real so I could play them over and over. This book went fast because I couldn't stop reading. One of the best arcs I've read in awhile. Thanks Fab for letting me read it. I really hope to here more from these characters if not I can always do a re-read!
January 24, 2020
Oh my heart! I loved this story. It gave me nothing but happy giddy feelings through it all. Cash and Olivia are absolutely adorable, I can't take it. Regardless of how she looks upon his first encounter with Olivia he is drawn to her, pajamas and all. I love Olivia, she is such a down to earth kind of girl, who I could totally see me being friends with. Cash is it! He is so swoon-worthy! Everything he does, says, sings, melts my heart. He will do everything possible to keep Olivia in his life. But like any love story there is trouble around the corner. I won't spoil the book for you, but my heart broke for the both of them. Their love is one of a kind, strong, and real. And in the end nothing can keep them apart, not even crazy, obsessive ex's.
I am so excited to dive into the next two books to see what else is in store for the members of Rebel Desire.
I am so excited to dive into the next two books to see what else is in store for the members of Rebel Desire.
February 3, 2017
3 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this story, but felt like it was the same thing I’ve read over and over. There wasn’t anything that made it stand out as unique for me. Cash is a great guy and romantic at heart. Olivia is a good girl and waiting for her real Prince Charming.
The story has the obvious drama to a new relationship and the heat of any good steamy novel, but there were also parts of it that just seemed almost juvenile and corny. There were also some time jumps that didn’t have good transitions, but overall the story was okay.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review ***
I enjoyed this story, but felt like it was the same thing I’ve read over and over. There wasn’t anything that made it stand out as unique for me. Cash is a great guy and romantic at heart. Olivia is a good girl and waiting for her real Prince Charming.
The story has the obvious drama to a new relationship and the heat of any good steamy novel, but there were also parts of it that just seemed almost juvenile and corny. There were also some time jumps that didn’t have good transitions, but overall the story was okay.
*** I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review ***
January 22, 2018
3.5*
This was a sweet, lovable and contemporary romance.
Not your usual boy meets girl scenario Cash and Olivia have their fair share of struggles with their new relationship.
He is a musician in the upcoming country band Rebel Desire, hit swoon factor.
She is uncertain to how pure his intentions are, it doesn't take long for her to realise he isn't as cocky as he first appears and will do her best to protect him and his reputation.
If you like contemporary romance, and a man determined 'to give the kind of love found in country songs' then this is the book for you.
This was a sweet, lovable and contemporary romance.
Not your usual boy meets girl scenario Cash and Olivia have their fair share of struggles with their new relationship.
He is a musician in the upcoming country band Rebel Desire, hit swoon factor.
She is uncertain to how pure his intentions are, it doesn't take long for her to realise he isn't as cocky as he first appears and will do her best to protect him and his reputation.
If you like contemporary romance, and a man determined 'to give the kind of love found in country songs' then this is the book for you.
February 6, 2017
I fell in love with this story on page 1, it was real, sweet, level grounded and it had just the amount of drama to keep you at the edge of your seat! What I loved the most is that the love between the main characters was built up... it didn't happen overnight, but it was palpable from the beginning.. I fell in love with the songs the guys sang even if they're not real songs.. this book will definitely hold a piece of my heart for a long time!
June 5, 2020
Recensione di Ilenia:
Okay, disastri. Come si può NON leggere un libro dove la protagonista si presenta in un locale indossando uno di quei pigiami anti sesso che tutte noi abbiamo nel cassetto? Oh, andiamo, non prendiamoci in giro... è un must per ogni donna! Flanella, pile, con orsetti/unicorni/cani/gatti e via discorrendo. Solo che noi al massimo lo mostriamo al corriere o al compagno, Olivia al cantante country della band più promettente del momento.
Certo, lei era lì per la cugina ma, ehi! non giudichiamola, anzi... va apprezzata. Di certo ha due attributi belli grandi per fregarsene.
Ed è questa sua sicurezza - oltre alla reale bellezza della ragazza e al suo carattere - a conquistare Cash. Di lei non sa nulla, ma intende rimediare: quale miglior occasione che cercarla con un annuncio fatto sul palco di uno degli eventi più ambiti della scena country? Una canzone inedita che parla di lei non basta a farla salire sul palco, ma il destino li mette di nuovo uno di fronte all'altra. Inizia così la loro storia, un corteggiamento fatto di sensazioni forti, di brividi da provare e di una notorietà non voluta ma caduta tra le mani. Olivia e Cash si scoprono perfetti insieme, due tessere dello stesso puzzle... ma Olivia vuole andarci con i piedi di piombo, ricordando soprattutto il proprio passato.
Tendo a crearmi delle fantasie nella mente, su come una situazione possa evolversi, e poi mi ritrovo delusa quando non succede in quel modo. Bri dice che devo imparare ad aspettarmi meno. Apparentemente le aspettative alimenterebbero la mia delusione.
Cash però abbatte i suoi muri, capendola, conoscendola e amandola con ogni fibra del suo corpo. Il cantante dimostra di essere maturo, lungimirante e con i piedi ben piantati nel terreno. Non vuole essere l'ennesimo cantante dell'ennesima band promettente che si lascia attirare dalle luci della ribalta, dai soldi e dalle groupie. A lui interessa fare musica, scrivere, divertirsi sul palco...e stare con Olivia.
È perfetta per una canzone, e voglio essere io a scriverla.
E se, arrivati al 40% della storia, tutto sembra portare a un lieto fine? tranquilli, ecco che succede qualcosa di inaspettato che allontana i due protagonisti. Quando il gioco si fa duro e la carriera dei Rebel Desire spicca il volo, Cash e Olivia sapranno trovare la forza di lottare?
«Valgo decisamente il rischio. Se non ti tuffi, non saprai mai quanto grosso sarà lo schizzo che potrai fare.»
Non dirò altro per non togliervi il gusto di scoprire cosa ha pensato Fabiola Francisco!
Di questo libro ho apprezzato le canzoni, la voglia di normalità di Cash: se vi aspettate rockstar capricciose, vizi assurdi... beh, cambiate libro! Cash è il tipico amante della musica, per lui salire sul palco con i suoi amici è un piacere mascherato da dovere. Ha un dono con la penna, i suoi testi toccano l'anima, racchiudono alla perfezione il country... e non a caso stanno riscuotendo successo.
Olivia è più pragmatica, più disillusa dall'amore e da se stessa, ma non può tenere lontano quel ragazzo che canta alla sua anima come mai ha fatto nessun altro prima. Sono ben amalgamati, funzionano nonostante le loro tante imperfezioni.
Ma ci sono un paio di ma.
Nonostante la storia sia raccontata in prima persona a POV alternati, non è scattato quella scintilla, quel quid che mi permette di sentire addosso le loro storie, le loro emozioni.
Lo stile narrativo molto minuzioso non mi ha catturata, anzi... in certi momenti volevo solo girare pagina... è sembrato tutto molto meccanico, freddo, impersonale.
Arrivati al momento di rottura, aspettavo di patire, di vedere il loro dolore uscire dalle pagine. Mi aspettavo di sentirli soffrire, di provare quel senso di perdita che vivi quando non hai più al tuo fianco la persona che ti completa, ma non è successo. Per me è una grave pecca perché non c'è niente di più bello di riuscire a entrare dentro alla storia, di vivere quelle emozioni con i protagonisti, come se fossimo fantasmini al loro fianco.
Una grande pecca ma non da sconsigliare la lettura! Anzi, a maggior ragione vi invito a leggere questo music romance e a dirmi se siete d'accordo con me. Buona lettura!
Okay, disastri. Come si può NON leggere un libro dove la protagonista si presenta in un locale indossando uno di quei pigiami anti sesso che tutte noi abbiamo nel cassetto? Oh, andiamo, non prendiamoci in giro... è un must per ogni donna! Flanella, pile, con orsetti/unicorni/cani/gatti e via discorrendo. Solo che noi al massimo lo mostriamo al corriere o al compagno, Olivia al cantante country della band più promettente del momento.
Certo, lei era lì per la cugina ma, ehi! non giudichiamola, anzi... va apprezzata. Di certo ha due attributi belli grandi per fregarsene.
Ed è questa sua sicurezza - oltre alla reale bellezza della ragazza e al suo carattere - a conquistare Cash. Di lei non sa nulla, ma intende rimediare: quale miglior occasione che cercarla con un annuncio fatto sul palco di uno degli eventi più ambiti della scena country? Una canzone inedita che parla di lei non basta a farla salire sul palco, ma il destino li mette di nuovo uno di fronte all'altra. Inizia così la loro storia, un corteggiamento fatto di sensazioni forti, di brividi da provare e di una notorietà non voluta ma caduta tra le mani. Olivia e Cash si scoprono perfetti insieme, due tessere dello stesso puzzle... ma Olivia vuole andarci con i piedi di piombo, ricordando soprattutto il proprio passato.
Tendo a crearmi delle fantasie nella mente, su come una situazione possa evolversi, e poi mi ritrovo delusa quando non succede in quel modo. Bri dice che devo imparare ad aspettarmi meno. Apparentemente le aspettative alimenterebbero la mia delusione.
Cash però abbatte i suoi muri, capendola, conoscendola e amandola con ogni fibra del suo corpo. Il cantante dimostra di essere maturo, lungimirante e con i piedi ben piantati nel terreno. Non vuole essere l'ennesimo cantante dell'ennesima band promettente che si lascia attirare dalle luci della ribalta, dai soldi e dalle groupie. A lui interessa fare musica, scrivere, divertirsi sul palco...e stare con Olivia.
È perfetta per una canzone, e voglio essere io a scriverla.
E se, arrivati al 40% della storia, tutto sembra portare a un lieto fine? tranquilli, ecco che succede qualcosa di inaspettato che allontana i due protagonisti. Quando il gioco si fa duro e la carriera dei Rebel Desire spicca il volo, Cash e Olivia sapranno trovare la forza di lottare?
«Valgo decisamente il rischio. Se non ti tuffi, non saprai mai quanto grosso sarà lo schizzo che potrai fare.»
Non dirò altro per non togliervi il gusto di scoprire cosa ha pensato Fabiola Francisco!
Di questo libro ho apprezzato le canzoni, la voglia di normalità di Cash: se vi aspettate rockstar capricciose, vizi assurdi... beh, cambiate libro! Cash è il tipico amante della musica, per lui salire sul palco con i suoi amici è un piacere mascherato da dovere. Ha un dono con la penna, i suoi testi toccano l'anima, racchiudono alla perfezione il country... e non a caso stanno riscuotendo successo.
Olivia è più pragmatica, più disillusa dall'amore e da se stessa, ma non può tenere lontano quel ragazzo che canta alla sua anima come mai ha fatto nessun altro prima. Sono ben amalgamati, funzionano nonostante le loro tante imperfezioni.
Ma ci sono un paio di ma.
Nonostante la storia sia raccontata in prima persona a POV alternati, non è scattato quella scintilla, quel quid che mi permette di sentire addosso le loro storie, le loro emozioni.
Lo stile narrativo molto minuzioso non mi ha catturata, anzi... in certi momenti volevo solo girare pagina... è sembrato tutto molto meccanico, freddo, impersonale.
Arrivati al momento di rottura, aspettavo di patire, di vedere il loro dolore uscire dalle pagine. Mi aspettavo di sentirli soffrire, di provare quel senso di perdita che vivi quando non hai più al tuo fianco la persona che ti completa, ma non è successo. Per me è una grave pecca perché non c'è niente di più bello di riuscire a entrare dentro alla storia, di vivere quelle emozioni con i protagonisti, come se fossimo fantasmini al loro fianco.
Una grande pecca ma non da sconsigliare la lettura! Anzi, a maggior ragione vi invito a leggere questo music romance e a dirmi se siete d'accordo con me. Buona lettura!
May 3, 2018
I love a good rockstar romance and Lovin' on You was a book I ate up! This book started off with a bang, held my attention, and even had some unexpected drama that kept me reading until the very end because I had to see where it went!
Cash is completely smitten when he sees Olivia for the first time, and thankfully he makes no secret of it. I love the love he has for Olivia- there is something to be said about hard, fast, all consuming love. It's one of my most favorite types of love to read about! I love a guy that makes it no secret that he wants his woman and isn't afraid of going after it.
Olivia isn't quite on board yet, but I love when she finally decides to take the love boat plunge. However, we get to meet a not so nice character that sort of spoils her dreams and her plans. It's something that could have happened to anyone and that's what made the book all the more relatable.
I give this book 4 stars because I thought the story was well developed, the characters were fun to read about, and I enjoyed reading the entire book from front to back! I can't wait to see where else we get to go with all of the characters in the book, but I do know that I am hooked on them. Definitely add this book to your TBR if you love to devour books about bands- you won't be disappointed!
Cash is completely smitten when he sees Olivia for the first time, and thankfully he makes no secret of it. I love the love he has for Olivia- there is something to be said about hard, fast, all consuming love. It's one of my most favorite types of love to read about! I love a guy that makes it no secret that he wants his woman and isn't afraid of going after it.
Olivia isn't quite on board yet, but I love when she finally decides to take the love boat plunge. However, we get to meet a not so nice character that sort of spoils her dreams and her plans. It's something that could have happened to anyone and that's what made the book all the more relatable.
I give this book 4 stars because I thought the story was well developed, the characters were fun to read about, and I enjoyed reading the entire book from front to back! I can't wait to see where else we get to go with all of the characters in the book, but I do know that I am hooked on them. Definitely add this book to your TBR if you love to devour books about bands- you won't be disappointed!
June 6, 2018
I love a good rockstar romance and Lovin' on You was a book I ate up! This book started off with a bang, held my attention, and even had some unexpected drama that kept me reading until the very end because I had to see where it went!
Cash is completely smitten when he sees Olivia for the first time, and thankfully he makes no secret of it. I love the love he has for Olivia- there is something to be said about hard, fast, all consuming love. It's one of my most favorite types of love to read about! I love a guy that makes it no secret that he wants his woman and isn't afraid of going after it.
Olivia isn't quite on board yet, but I love when she finally decides to take the love boat plunge. However, we get to meet a not so nice character that sort of spoils her dreams and her plans. It's something that could have happened to anyone and that's what made the book all the more relatable.
I give this book 4 stars because I thought the story was well developed, the characters were fun to read about, and I enjoyed reading the entire book from front to back! I can't wait to see where else we get to go with all of the characters in the book, but I do know that I am hooked on them. Definitely add this book to your TBR if you love to devour books about bands- you won't be disappointed!
Cash is completely smitten when he sees Olivia for the first time, and thankfully he makes no secret of it. I love the love he has for Olivia- there is something to be said about hard, fast, all consuming love. It's one of my most favorite types of love to read about! I love a guy that makes it no secret that he wants his woman and isn't afraid of going after it.
Olivia isn't quite on board yet, but I love when she finally decides to take the love boat plunge. However, we get to meet a not so nice character that sort of spoils her dreams and her plans. It's something that could have happened to anyone and that's what made the book all the more relatable.
I give this book 4 stars because I thought the story was well developed, the characters were fun to read about, and I enjoyed reading the entire book from front to back! I can't wait to see where else we get to go with all of the characters in the book, but I do know that I am hooked on them. Definitely add this book to your TBR if you love to devour books about bands- you won't be disappointed!
April 20, 2018
Lovin on You by Fabiola Francisco
“Unlikely love, 4 stars”
Olivia wanted nothing to do with Cash the night she met him, for crying out loud she didn’t plan on meeting anyone. All she wanted to do was a good deed and be on her way home to her bed. But sometimes the best laid plans have a different outcome.
Cash was instantly intrigued by Olivia and was soon on his way to wooing her. Between the music and real life will they stand a chance?
These two were precious together and made me smile. There were times I wanted to punch Liv but if you take a chance on the story you will soon find out why. I enjoyed meeting the crew of Rebel Desire. All the guys bring something a little different to the group. Watching Liv and Cash find their way was entertaining. They held the been married for ten plus years couple when they first started dating. They were cool calm and collected unless it came to each other.
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style-5/5
Overall-5/5
“Unlikely love, 4 stars”
Olivia wanted nothing to do with Cash the night she met him, for crying out loud she didn’t plan on meeting anyone. All she wanted to do was a good deed and be on her way home to her bed. But sometimes the best laid plans have a different outcome.
Cash was instantly intrigued by Olivia and was soon on his way to wooing her. Between the music and real life will they stand a chance?
These two were precious together and made me smile. There were times I wanted to punch Liv but if you take a chance on the story you will soon find out why. I enjoyed meeting the crew of Rebel Desire. All the guys bring something a little different to the group. Watching Liv and Cash find their way was entertaining. They held the been married for ten plus years couple when they first started dating. They were cool calm and collected unless it came to each other.
Plot- 5/5
Characters- 5/5
Heat- 5/5
Writing style-5/5
Overall-5/5
January 20, 2018
New author, new genre to me. I’ve not always been a fan of musician romance - they just aren’t always done well, and the dudes are usually pretty arrogant. I don’t process arrogance, it’s annoying and not something I can put up with for long. I think my favorite aspect of this book, was the fact that I got a completely different, even opposite, vibe from Cash. (Now Ryder, he’s a totally different story.)
I was kind of thrown off at the start - feeling a stalkerish vibe… but that quickly went away when I realized that his [Cash's] feelings for Liv were coming from a very vulnerable place. I liked seeing that romantic side of Cash, for sure. This was just a sweet, country romance, all tied up in a country love song.
I was kind of thrown off at the start - feeling a stalkerish vibe… but that quickly went away when I realized that his [Cash's] feelings for Liv were coming from a very vulnerable place. I liked seeing that romantic side of Cash, for sure. This was just a sweet, country romance, all tied up in a country love song.
September 11, 2018
Cute Story
I liked this one. This is a new genre that I'm getting into. Previously, I was a fantasy only kinda girl but I'm starting to see the appeal of men who aren't vampires. This book did it for me. The characters are cute, relatable and likeable. That was one of the issues I had previously when getting into romance books was that often the drama made the characters seem really unlikable. In this case I thought the drama made them seem more relatable and I wanted to hug both of them. Highly recommend checking out if you are into the normal girl meets up coming musician cliche. It's an entertaining read.
I liked this one. This is a new genre that I'm getting into. Previously, I was a fantasy only kinda girl but I'm starting to see the appeal of men who aren't vampires. This book did it for me. The characters are cute, relatable and likeable. That was one of the issues I had previously when getting into romance books was that often the drama made the characters seem really unlikable. In this case I thought the drama made them seem more relatable and I wanted to hug both of them. Highly recommend checking out if you are into the normal girl meets up coming musician cliche. It's an entertaining read.
December 6, 2017
I received a free ebook copy of this book
I really liked it! This is the first book I read written by Fabiola and it was better than I thought, it caught me since the first page and couldn't put it down.
If you are looking for a fresh country music romance, go for it, you will love it.
The way she describes the characters and scenes, how she built the growing love between Olivia and Cash was incredible.
I really liked it! This is the first book I read written by Fabiola and it was better than I thought, it caught me since the first page and couldn't put it down.
If you are looking for a fresh country music romance, go for it, you will love it.
The way she describes the characters and scenes, how she built the growing love between Olivia and Cash was incredible.
February 23, 2018
This is my first book to read by Fabiola but I can tell you it won't be my last. I loved the plot of this book. I've read many musician books and they usually follow similar plot lines but this one broke away from the stereotype. Instead of the significant other being worried about the star cheating while away and causing the needed drama of the book. Fabiola used an ex from the significant other's past to cause the needed drama and man was it drama!
I got really worried for a while that Cash and Olivia wouldn't be able to work things out. Luckily everything worked out the best way possible. Fabiola did a fantastic job of creating a book that was a stand outside of the box from the rest in it's genre while creating characters that were impossible not to like. I can't wait to read more by her!
I got really worried for a while that Cash and Olivia wouldn't be able to work things out. Luckily everything worked out the best way possible. Fabiola did a fantastic job of creating a book that was a stand outside of the box from the rest in it's genre while creating characters that were impossible not to like. I can't wait to read more by her!
February 13, 2018
This book was out of my norm as I don't normally read rock star type of romance books. This book had a great mixture of story and love, which is sometimes hard to do. This wasn't just a normal boy meets girl scenario, but rather involved a twisted person from the main female character's past. I think we can all relate somewhat to that. I can't wait to read the next book!
April 10, 2018
Good one
This is a well written love story. Olivia and Cash have a "meet cute" and he doesn't forget her. He surprises her at a concert, and sweeps her off her feet. Their love is not without drama, but its really all about Liv and Cash and how their love grows along with the popularity of the band. I loved it and I'm going right into the next Rebel Desire novel!
This is a well written love story. Olivia and Cash have a "meet cute" and he doesn't forget her. He surprises her at a concert, and sweeps her off her feet. Their love is not without drama, but its really all about Liv and Cash and how their love grows along with the popularity of the band. I loved it and I'm going right into the next Rebel Desire novel!
May 3, 2018
All the feels you could need in a book... I was in love with Cash from first mention! Such a Southern gentleman from the start, who saw past an old pair of "grandma pajamas" to the real beauty within. Olivia drew me into the series, and from there I couldn't wait to learn more about the rest of Rebel Desire. A woman who throws herself into her work, selfless, and shy... a woman after my own heart. A man who wants to show her what true love is and to believe in fairy tales again. What girl doesn't want a fairy tale come true? Well here it is, point me in the direction of a real life Cash and I am all over it. Definitely a worthwhile read, I'll recommend to all my reader friends!
February 27, 2018
Beautifully frustrating
This book is all about second chances. Its also frustrating to read. There was the trust factor that was missing and Olivia had a hard time trusting Cash even when he wasn't the one that took it from her. I feel like she failed them.
This book is all about second chances. Its also frustrating to read. There was the trust factor that was missing and Olivia had a hard time trusting Cash even when he wasn't the one that took it from her. I feel like she failed them.
May 2, 2018
Fabiola Francisco is a new author to me and I really enjoyed Lovin' On You. Cash and Olivia were made for each other and i cant wait to read the rest of the series.
***Complimentary copy received for an honest review.***
***Complimentary copy received for an honest review.***
May 14, 2018
Country music and romance
I loved Cash he was such a romantic. My favorite part of the book was when Olivia learns to play the guitar. One scene that stands out is how Cash kept tradition when he played her a song. Overall a entertaining read.
I loved Cash he was such a romantic. My favorite part of the book was when Olivia learns to play the guitar. One scene that stands out is how Cash kept tradition when he played her a song. Overall a entertaining read.
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