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NOLA's Own #2
No Quarter
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“All of his pain, I was always the cause of it.”
The sweet reunion of soul mates can take Phil and Kenna only so far.
She has spent years armoring herself against grief and loss, while Phil’s demons grew strong in the face of his anguish. Now there’s the very real chance he’s going to lose her.
He'd make any sacrifice for Kenna, but when his past rears its ugly head, there might be nothing The Madman can do to fix the rift growing between them.
Kenna speaks of forgiveness. Deep down, he’s afraid he’s too weak to find it.
If he doesn’t, his demons will rip them apart.
“All of his pain, I was always the cause of it.”
The sweet reunion of soul mates can take Phil and Kenna only so far.
She has spent years armoring herself against grief and loss, while Phil’s demons grew strong in the face of his anguish. Now there’s the very real chance he’s going to lose her.
He'd make any sacrifice for Kenna, but when his past rears its ugly head, there might be nothing The Madman can do to fix the rift growing between them.
Kenna speaks of forgiveness. Deep down, he’s afraid he’s too weak to find it.
If he doesn’t, his demons will rip them apart.
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First published June 7, 2015
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About the author
Kelli Jean
14 books312 followersBorn and raised in Miami, Kelli Jean traded the tropical heat for the arctic. Now she deals with twenty-four hour daylight in the summer, zero sunlight in the winter, and believes the Northern Lights make up for the mind-boggling amount of ice and snow she has to put up with for seven months out of the year. She’s surrounded by mountains and ocean and sheep, and claims her bizarre sense of humor is what keeps her sane.
The insane don’t know they’re insane.
Kelli uses her imagination to create worlds she can escape to from the mundane tasks of everyday life, such as washing the damn dishes and vacuuming up Legos off the floor—and don’t get her started on the mad amount of cat hair on the end of the couch. She gave up on that a long time ago. When the household goes to sleep at night, she writes down everything that happened in her head while doing such tedious chores. But she enjoys living in her own head, so that’s pretty cool.
The insane don’t know they’re insane.
Kelli uses her imagination to create worlds she can escape to from the mundane tasks of everyday life, such as washing the damn dishes and vacuuming up Legos off the floor—and don’t get her started on the mad amount of cat hair on the end of the couch. She gave up on that a long time ago. When the household goes to sleep at night, she writes down everything that happened in her head while doing such tedious chores. But she enjoys living in her own head, so that’s pretty cool.
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October 14, 2015
3.5 - 4 ★'s
Well, I'd like to say that I liked this book as much as the first one but sadly, that wasn't the case. And you'd think it would be especially with Phil and Kenna finally getting to be together!
This book starts where Over The Hills and Far Away ended and it wasn't a very good place. We are getting to see glimpses of Phil's dark side and it isn't very pretty. I was actually taken back by what he did to Kenna, his Baby Girl.
There were a lot of things in this book that I liked and didn't like but it's a fairly typical middle book. The redundancy was killing me and went something like this: They get along great, something comes up, they fight, they make up and have sex. Rinse and Repeat. Over and over again.
But...I really like Phil and Kenna and the connection they have. It's a beautiful thing and even now, days later, I'm having a hard time shaking their story...it's that intense!
My other favorite thing is all their friends and family...you really get to know them. Sure, a lot of this stuff could've been edited out but I was thankful it wasn't.
So, time moves on...there's Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Kenna's working at The Center and Phil and the band are working on their studio...all pretty normal day to day stuff, right? Where's the drama you might ask? Well, hang on to your seat because it hits you like a blast!
Not that you can't see it coming but I just wasn't prepared to what extent! And if you thought the cliffhanger for the first book was bad, this one will have you rushing to hit that one-click button! Thank Goodness, The Song Remains The Same just came out and you don't have to wait!
Favorite quote:
♥ “You are my only reason, Kenna. Everything that I am, everything I do, is because of you. I…I can’t find the words to describe what you mean to me. I don’t think they exist.”
Well, I'd like to say that I liked this book as much as the first one but sadly, that wasn't the case. And you'd think it would be especially with Phil and Kenna finally getting to be together!
This book starts where Over The Hills and Far Away ended and it wasn't a very good place. We are getting to see glimpses of Phil's dark side and it isn't very pretty. I was actually taken back by what he did to Kenna, his Baby Girl.
There were a lot of things in this book that I liked and didn't like but it's a fairly typical middle book. The redundancy was killing me and went something like this: They get along great, something comes up, they fight, they make up and have sex. Rinse and Repeat. Over and over again.
But...I really like Phil and Kenna and the connection they have. It's a beautiful thing and even now, days later, I'm having a hard time shaking their story...it's that intense!
My other favorite thing is all their friends and family...you really get to know them. Sure, a lot of this stuff could've been edited out but I was thankful it wasn't.
So, time moves on...there's Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Kenna's working at The Center and Phil and the band are working on their studio...all pretty normal day to day stuff, right? Where's the drama you might ask? Well, hang on to your seat because it hits you like a blast!
Not that you can't see it coming but I just wasn't prepared to what extent! And if you thought the cliffhanger for the first book was bad, this one will have you rushing to hit that one-click button! Thank Goodness, The Song Remains The Same just came out and you don't have to wait!
Favorite quote:
♥ “You are my only reason, Kenna. Everything that I am, everything I do, is because of you. I…I can’t find the words to describe what you mean to me. I don’t think they exist.”
May 25, 2015
To begin, let me state, you MUST read Over the Hills and Far Away before even picking this beauty up! That is where you will meet Kenna MacGregor and Phil Deveraux and you will fall into a cosmic world of music, emotion and soul stealing love brought by the talented Kelli Jean.
No Quarter is book 2 in a 3 book series, Nola’s Own. I became a fan of this author when book 1 ended. I was completely held captive by the beauty of the tale, by a love that was greater than the universe, but the fast/forever fall that took five years for fruition. Page after page an epic, taxing love story was created miles and years apart. It was no surprise that when the universe decided it was time for Kenna and Phil to finally be…well it would not be easy. During time apart, lives were lived for one another, even while trying to move on. This was a time where a Rock-star breathed heartache and a young girl moved forward in life always wandering “when.” The darkness and the heartbreak would not be easy to look past…a love shattered just as it started.
Could a love this epic truly be denied? I do not want to spoil anything in this amazing read as it would be such an injustice to those who take this journey. Instead I will attempt to display the beauty that Kelli Jean wrote and hopes that this read will touch you as it did me…
This series calls to the lovers of angst. It is long, deep and for many it may even come across as quite over the top. But for me, it is a love BEYOND simple. For Kenna ,”Phil had brought me to life, and I felt as though I was finally living,” and for Phil, “she fuckin’ unmans me. She strips me down to my fundamental core and shows me exactly what it means to be human.”
Phil and Kenna have no power to stop the force that is them. Surrounded by family and friends, they find their way to one another the best way they can…intimately. There is NO sanity in their relationship. It is so much…too much…it is like nothing I have ever read.
The air I breath. The blood in my veins. The heart in me that pumps my blood. He is everything I need to exist. He is the reason I exist at all.
Your light is a blaze of white and greens and blues and fills me with so much of everything…
My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present, and my whole future…
Kelli Jean has amazed me with this series. I would read 1000 pages of NOLA life lived in a sexually charged frenzy. Two characters in a haze of “smoke” make their own normal. Constant want, need, and pure raw lust make a powerful love like no other. It is hard to see a love so bright be sustained…but then again it seems as if Kenna and Phil were truly written in the stars…only time will tell if they will continue to burn as the universe may have just upped the ante!
No Quarter is book 2 in a 3 book series, Nola’s Own. I became a fan of this author when book 1 ended. I was completely held captive by the beauty of the tale, by a love that was greater than the universe, but the fast/forever fall that took five years for fruition. Page after page an epic, taxing love story was created miles and years apart. It was no surprise that when the universe decided it was time for Kenna and Phil to finally be…well it would not be easy. During time apart, lives were lived for one another, even while trying to move on. This was a time where a Rock-star breathed heartache and a young girl moved forward in life always wandering “when.” The darkness and the heartbreak would not be easy to look past…a love shattered just as it started.
Could a love this epic truly be denied? I do not want to spoil anything in this amazing read as it would be such an injustice to those who take this journey. Instead I will attempt to display the beauty that Kelli Jean wrote and hopes that this read will touch you as it did me…
This series calls to the lovers of angst. It is long, deep and for many it may even come across as quite over the top. But for me, it is a love BEYOND simple. For Kenna ,”Phil had brought me to life, and I felt as though I was finally living,” and for Phil, “she fuckin’ unmans me. She strips me down to my fundamental core and shows me exactly what it means to be human.”
Phil and Kenna have no power to stop the force that is them. Surrounded by family and friends, they find their way to one another the best way they can…intimately. There is NO sanity in their relationship. It is so much…too much…it is like nothing I have ever read.
The air I breath. The blood in my veins. The heart in me that pumps my blood. He is everything I need to exist. He is the reason I exist at all.
Your light is a blaze of white and greens and blues and fills me with so much of everything…
My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present, and my whole future…
Kelli Jean has amazed me with this series. I would read 1000 pages of NOLA life lived in a sexually charged frenzy. Two characters in a haze of “smoke” make their own normal. Constant want, need, and pure raw lust make a powerful love like no other. It is hard to see a love so bright be sustained…but then again it seems as if Kenna and Phil were truly written in the stars…only time will tell if they will continue to burn as the universe may have just upped the ante!
December 14, 2015
Where do I even begin? How can I possibly explain to you how much this story touched me? I thought this would be a great book, but my goodness, I never dreamed this story would make me FEEL so deeply or CHANGE me so irrevocably.
What do you, as a reader, ask from a book or an author? I personally ask for a book to make me FEEL, not just feel, but to FEEL down deep, where that feeling touches parts inside of me that is hard to forget. I don’t care what emotion a book makes me feel, I just want to FEEL it deep, soul deep. These books give me exactly what I ask for.
NOLA’s Own is a masterpiece, plain and simple. This is a story of epic love, love that endures, forgives, strengthens, encourages, and makes not only yourself, but others better. There are good books, there are great books, then there are epic books that change you, that make you rethink things you thought were set in stone… a change that makes you see things in a different light, a new point of view. Kelli Jean has written that kind of story. I consumed these pages. I couldn't read fast enough, but yet I wanted to savor the words and the feelings this story evoked.
This author creates characters that are flawed, but strong, damaged, but resilient, raw, but still beautiful. I fell in love with every single one of them. They dig down deep into your heart and are hard to forget, no matter how much time passes or how many books you read.
Reading these books, you can tell this is a story that HAD to be written; it DEMANDS to be read. I feel privileged to have experienced the greatness that is NOLA’s Own. I cannot stress enough how much these books effected me… I laughed, cried sobbing rivers, was turned on, I was devastated, had chills covering my whole body, a lump in my throat, swooned, and had heart flutters. This story impacted me in more ways than I can recount.
I highly recommend No Quarter... NOLA’s Own. Kelli Jean has created magic with this brilliant tale. This story is so original, it's as far from cookie-cutter as you can get. You will not mix this storyline with others. Trust me, you won't regret reading this breathtaking story. I will hold this story, this epic love, and these characters in my heart forever.
Kelli Jean is an extremely impressive writer whose words grip and move you. She creates worlds that you don't want to leave and characters that you miss when you close your book. I can't wait to see what else this talented author has for us in the future. I highly recommend No Quarter. It is a definite five star read!
What do you, as a reader, ask from a book or an author? I personally ask for a book to make me FEEL, not just feel, but to FEEL down deep, where that feeling touches parts inside of me that is hard to forget. I don’t care what emotion a book makes me feel, I just want to FEEL it deep, soul deep. These books give me exactly what I ask for.
NOLA’s Own is a masterpiece, plain and simple. This is a story of epic love, love that endures, forgives, strengthens, encourages, and makes not only yourself, but others better. There are good books, there are great books, then there are epic books that change you, that make you rethink things you thought were set in stone… a change that makes you see things in a different light, a new point of view. Kelli Jean has written that kind of story. I consumed these pages. I couldn't read fast enough, but yet I wanted to savor the words and the feelings this story evoked.
This author creates characters that are flawed, but strong, damaged, but resilient, raw, but still beautiful. I fell in love with every single one of them. They dig down deep into your heart and are hard to forget, no matter how much time passes or how many books you read.
Reading these books, you can tell this is a story that HAD to be written; it DEMANDS to be read. I feel privileged to have experienced the greatness that is NOLA’s Own. I cannot stress enough how much these books effected me… I laughed, cried sobbing rivers, was turned on, I was devastated, had chills covering my whole body, a lump in my throat, swooned, and had heart flutters. This story impacted me in more ways than I can recount.
I highly recommend No Quarter... NOLA’s Own. Kelli Jean has created magic with this brilliant tale. This story is so original, it's as far from cookie-cutter as you can get. You will not mix this storyline with others. Trust me, you won't regret reading this breathtaking story. I will hold this story, this epic love, and these characters in my heart forever.
Kelli Jean is an extremely impressive writer whose words grip and move you. She creates worlds that you don't want to leave and characters that you miss when you close your book. I can't wait to see what else this talented author has for us in the future. I highly recommend No Quarter. It is a definite five star read!
June 9, 2015
No Quarter is LIVE!!!
Amazon
5 Madman Stars!!
I need you more that my next breath, you're my other half, my reason for existin' at all."
What a completely heart stealing continuation to this series.. I am in total awe of Kelli Jean’s ability to suck me in to a story and make me just want to stay there.. She has created not only an amazing couple in Phil and Kenna, but also their circle of family and friends. Each character brings something extra to the story and I felt like I would just love to sit and hang out with any of them.. anytime, anywhere.
No Quarter picks up right where Over the Hills and Far Awayleft off.. and YES, you definitely need to read that one first..if you’ve not read OTHFA yet.. please get your butt in gear and download that baby ASAP. You won’t regret it.
OK, like I said, this book picks up where book 1 ended… Phil Fucking Deveraux totally acted like an ass clown and No Quarter starts out with him in major grovel mode. I love Phil.. I love everything about him. He is one of the most sexy alpha men I’ve ever read in a book.. but he knows when he’s messed up and he’s man enough to admit it Phil in manly man mode is a thing of panty melting hotness… Phil in grovel mode simply took my breath away.
Never again, Kenna. I promise. I'll kill myself before I ever hurt you like that again."
Phil’s love for Kenna is just… beautifully insane. It’s consuming… Phil is a madman when it comes to Kenna.. and Kenna’s love for Phil is just as strong.. it’s all consuming for both of them.
“ Whatever it is that’s in you, it calls out to whatever it is that’s in me. It’s way more than physical, you know that”
Phil and Kenna are a couple that were meant to be from the time they were children.. a connection was made that was almost other worldly.. it didn’t make any sense.. it was a small moment in time that they were a part of each others lives.. Kenna was just a toddler and Phil not much older.. but old enough to know this “Baby Girl” was important to him.. but these soul mates met early on and then were separated as they both went on to grow up and lead their lives.. both becoming who they were meant to be , Kenna an alternative medicine doctor that loved rock and roll and smoking dope with her BFF’s.. she also loved Phil Deveraux and didn’t even know this sexy rocker was her soul mate. In book one we got to see their journey to finding each other again… and it was an angsty and crazy love.. but they found each other. They fell fast and hard…
Falling so fast and hard can always lead to problems.. and though Phil and Kenna are honest to God “Soul Mates”, that almost makes their struggles harder. They are meant to be, they know they are , and neither of them ever doubt that … but such and all-consuming love sometimes makes you act irrationally.. and Phil can be a major hot head. But Kenna can bring him to his knees with a glance or just a few words..
" The very first moment I saw you, I new I was yours..I knew that, no matter what, one day, I would belong to you...
On top of an all consuming love..they are so HOT and seriously funny.
So, you're telling me, if you'd come home to find out I was a three-hundred-pound trucker instead of a yoga-obsessed doctor, you'd still be madly in love with me?"
Yes. I might not fuck you as often, but I'd still be in love with you
Kenna sometimes has a hard time letting go of the reigns and letting Phil take control.. it’s just not in her to do that.. but Phil is who he is and she loves him enough to be part of his crazy. Whatever it takes.. and they both have the best friends surrounding them.. Phil’s band and Kenna’s besties have all come together and it’s like this big family has formed between them all
No Quarter ended in a good place.. there is no big cliffy so don’t let the fact that Phil and Kenna’s story is not over yet deter you from starting this series… There is no doubt of Phil and Kenna’s love for each other ever at any moment.. but I’ve got a feeling they’ve got a few more bumps in the road ahead of them and I am looking forward .. no, I am MORE THAN looking forward to seeing how Phil and Kenna navigate the changes and obstacles that may be put in front of them.
LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!
Amazon
5 Madman Stars!!
I need you more that my next breath, you're my other half, my reason for existin' at all."
What a completely heart stealing continuation to this series.. I am in total awe of Kelli Jean’s ability to suck me in to a story and make me just want to stay there.. She has created not only an amazing couple in Phil and Kenna, but also their circle of family and friends. Each character brings something extra to the story and I felt like I would just love to sit and hang out with any of them.. anytime, anywhere.
No Quarter picks up right where Over the Hills and Far Awayleft off.. and YES, you definitely need to read that one first..if you’ve not read OTHFA yet.. please get your butt in gear and download that baby ASAP. You won’t regret it.
OK, like I said, this book picks up where book 1 ended… Phil Fucking Deveraux totally acted like an ass clown and No Quarter starts out with him in major grovel mode. I love Phil.. I love everything about him. He is one of the most sexy alpha men I’ve ever read in a book.. but he knows when he’s messed up and he’s man enough to admit it Phil in manly man mode is a thing of panty melting hotness… Phil in grovel mode simply took my breath away.
Never again, Kenna. I promise. I'll kill myself before I ever hurt you like that again."
Phil’s love for Kenna is just… beautifully insane. It’s consuming… Phil is a madman when it comes to Kenna.. and Kenna’s love for Phil is just as strong.. it’s all consuming for both of them.
“ Whatever it is that’s in you, it calls out to whatever it is that’s in me. It’s way more than physical, you know that”
Phil and Kenna are a couple that were meant to be from the time they were children.. a connection was made that was almost other worldly.. it didn’t make any sense.. it was a small moment in time that they were a part of each others lives.. Kenna was just a toddler and Phil not much older.. but old enough to know this “Baby Girl” was important to him.. but these soul mates met early on and then were separated as they both went on to grow up and lead their lives.. both becoming who they were meant to be , Kenna an alternative medicine doctor that loved rock and roll and smoking dope with her BFF’s.. she also loved Phil Deveraux and didn’t even know this sexy rocker was her soul mate. In book one we got to see their journey to finding each other again… and it was an angsty and crazy love.. but they found each other. They fell fast and hard…
Falling so fast and hard can always lead to problems.. and though Phil and Kenna are honest to God “Soul Mates”, that almost makes their struggles harder. They are meant to be, they know they are , and neither of them ever doubt that … but such and all-consuming love sometimes makes you act irrationally.. and Phil can be a major hot head. But Kenna can bring him to his knees with a glance or just a few words..
" The very first moment I saw you, I new I was yours..I knew that, no matter what, one day, I would belong to you...
On top of an all consuming love..they are so HOT and seriously funny.
So, you're telling me, if you'd come home to find out I was a three-hundred-pound trucker instead of a yoga-obsessed doctor, you'd still be madly in love with me?"
Yes. I might not fuck you as often, but I'd still be in love with you
Kenna sometimes has a hard time letting go of the reigns and letting Phil take control.. it’s just not in her to do that.. but Phil is who he is and she loves him enough to be part of his crazy. Whatever it takes.. and they both have the best friends surrounding them.. Phil’s band and Kenna’s besties have all come together and it’s like this big family has formed between them all
No Quarter ended in a good place.. there is no big cliffy so don’t let the fact that Phil and Kenna’s story is not over yet deter you from starting this series… There is no doubt of Phil and Kenna’s love for each other ever at any moment.. but I’ve got a feeling they’ve got a few more bumps in the road ahead of them and I am looking forward .. no, I am MORE THAN looking forward to seeing how Phil and Kenna navigate the changes and obstacles that may be put in front of them.
LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!
June 10, 2015
No Quarter begins right where Over the Hills and Far Away leaves off. We are brought back to all the pain and heartbreak. Phil must find a way to earn Kenna's forgiveness.
What I loved:
*Told from a dual POV
*Great steam
*I love when an author can break you down and lift you back up within a couple pages
*Very easy story flow
*The originality of the story
*Phil. Who doesn't love a crazy alpha male?
*Kenna. Love the woman she's has grown into.
*The secondary cast
*Most importantly- the love Phil and Kenna have for one another. That love is palpable throughout the story.
I wanted to address the fact that it's book 2 of 3. You definitely must read book 1 first and also don't worry this one doesn't end on a cliffy. ;)
Can't recommend this series enough! 4 Stars ♥
February 25, 2016
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*
IT'S LIVE!!! http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00Z8A4RH4
No Quarter is PART TWO of the NOLA's OWN series. If you have not read book 1, Over the Hills and Far Away, #1-- I HIGHLY recommend it & #2-- Do not read this until you do.
Now, on to my review...
Have you ever had a crush on a musician? Of course you have... I'm sure we all have. At some point in our lives we've stared at someone's poster, we've watched a music video, we've seen someone perform and their music, their talent, spoke to us, to our hearts and to our souls. Now imagine that person being your "one", Imagine that person being hopelessly and utterly in love with you. Are you giddy yet? I know I would be.
This series is like that for me. It's the dream, that all of us have had at one point in our lives, coming true. It's the butterflies, the excitement, the "holy shit how did this happen?" moments that have you smiling like a loon and falling head over hills in love with this story. But that's not all... no, that's only scratching the surface. Kelli Jean didn't write a fantasy world full of hot sex and butterflies. Her world is REAL. It's REALISTIC. It's flawed and at times brutal and heartbreaking. And it's that element that makes these book stand apart from so many others.
You can feel Kelli's love for music in every word that she writes. (She even writes her own song lyrics that I find utterly brilliant and breathtaking.) But most of all, you can feel the love she has for EVERY SINGLE ONE of her characters. If books could be separated into music genres, Kelli's books would be classic, epic, rock n' roll. No pop. No fluff. No mediocre chart toppers. Her writing is heartfelt and everlasting and so are these books. I KNOW you won't find any other "Rocker Romances" like these. EVER. Some people may not get it. Some may even be offended by the language or the drug use or the bad-ass tomboy/rocker chick that Kenna is. Or the over the top, madman that is "Phil fuckin' Deveraux".. but NOT ME! I ate that shit up like my favorite dessert! I grooved to it like my favorite song. It fuckin' ROCKS!
You can feel Phil and Kenna's love through every page. It pulls you in and holds on tight as it takes you on their journey with them and you find yourself feeling every moment.
As I mentioned earlier, No Quarter is a continuation of Kenna and Phil's story. When Over the Hills and Far Away ends Phil and Kenna have a traumatic experience. One that you know will test their love and leave Phil begging for forgiveness... and damn, is he good at begging! In No Quarter you experience Kenna and Phil discovering each other. Slowly, they uncover themselves layer by layer until they're laid bare and vulnerable for each other and it's a beautiful thing to read.
I can't count the number of times I teared up or cried reading this book and there is NO WAY IN HELL I can count the number of times I was turned on. HOT DAMN! This woman can write some EPIC sex scenes. I mean fanning yourself, fidgeting in your seat, looking for relief sex scenes! WOW!
As for the ending... this one isn't as much as a cliffhanger as OtHAFA. Something BIG happens near the end and you'll definitely NEED to know and read more but you also know Phil and Kenna will tackle whatever happens together.
I absolutely LOVE how unique and original this story is! I adore ALL of the characters! And I'm AMAZED at the way Kelli's words flow from the pages and straight into my heart.
If you have not given these books a try yet... #1 WHY THE FUCK NOT? #2 What are you waiting for!!? #3 You MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD!
Without Question, this is a 5+++ Star book and series for me. I love it. HARD!
Some of my favorite quotes:
"He pulled back enough to look down into my eyes, and I felt as though I was falling into his, finding myself wanting to get lost in them, never to be found. It hit me hard that what was between us really was something amazingly wonderful, unique even, that whatever it was shouldn't be held back from or taken slowly because it wasn't ever going to stop. There was no end. Just a spiral of completion in an eternal sense."
"There was so much hope within him, a passion for life that burned so hot. It was as though an inferno constantly raged inside him. It was so huge inside himself, so much larger than life, that it made sense that he was as big as he was physically. He needed this body to keep up with his spirit. His spirit itself burned white-hot with intensity, consuming and producing the sound of that inferno, the blaze of thousands of songs, notes, rhythms."
"My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present and my whole future—he was all of it. He was my everything."
"She'd never fail me. Kenna wasn't made to fail."
IT'S LIVE!!! http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00Z8A4RH4
No Quarter is PART TWO of the NOLA's OWN series. If you have not read book 1, Over the Hills and Far Away, #1-- I HIGHLY recommend it & #2-- Do not read this until you do.
Now, on to my review...
Have you ever had a crush on a musician? Of course you have... I'm sure we all have. At some point in our lives we've stared at someone's poster, we've watched a music video, we've seen someone perform and their music, their talent, spoke to us, to our hearts and to our souls. Now imagine that person being your "one", Imagine that person being hopelessly and utterly in love with you. Are you giddy yet? I know I would be.
This series is like that for me. It's the dream, that all of us have had at one point in our lives, coming true. It's the butterflies, the excitement, the "holy shit how did this happen?" moments that have you smiling like a loon and falling head over hills in love with this story. But that's not all... no, that's only scratching the surface. Kelli Jean didn't write a fantasy world full of hot sex and butterflies. Her world is REAL. It's REALISTIC. It's flawed and at times brutal and heartbreaking. And it's that element that makes these book stand apart from so many others.
You can feel Kelli's love for music in every word that she writes. (She even writes her own song lyrics that I find utterly brilliant and breathtaking.) But most of all, you can feel the love she has for EVERY SINGLE ONE of her characters. If books could be separated into music genres, Kelli's books would be classic, epic, rock n' roll. No pop. No fluff. No mediocre chart toppers. Her writing is heartfelt and everlasting and so are these books. I KNOW you won't find any other "Rocker Romances" like these. EVER. Some people may not get it. Some may even be offended by the language or the drug use or the bad-ass tomboy/rocker chick that Kenna is. Or the over the top, madman that is "Phil fuckin' Deveraux".. but NOT ME! I ate that shit up like my favorite dessert! I grooved to it like my favorite song. It fuckin' ROCKS!
You can feel Phil and Kenna's love through every page. It pulls you in and holds on tight as it takes you on their journey with them and you find yourself feeling every moment.
As I mentioned earlier, No Quarter is a continuation of Kenna and Phil's story. When Over the Hills and Far Away ends Phil and Kenna have a traumatic experience. One that you know will test their love and leave Phil begging for forgiveness... and damn, is he good at begging! In No Quarter you experience Kenna and Phil discovering each other. Slowly, they uncover themselves layer by layer until they're laid bare and vulnerable for each other and it's a beautiful thing to read.
I can't count the number of times I teared up or cried reading this book and there is NO WAY IN HELL I can count the number of times I was turned on. HOT DAMN! This woman can write some EPIC sex scenes. I mean fanning yourself, fidgeting in your seat, looking for relief sex scenes! WOW!
As for the ending... this one isn't as much as a cliffhanger as OtHAFA. Something BIG happens near the end and you'll definitely NEED to know and read more but you also know Phil and Kenna will tackle whatever happens together.
I absolutely LOVE how unique and original this story is! I adore ALL of the characters! And I'm AMAZED at the way Kelli's words flow from the pages and straight into my heart.
If you have not given these books a try yet... #1 WHY THE FUCK NOT? #2 What are you waiting for!!? #3 You MOST DEFINITELY SHOULD!
Without Question, this is a 5+++ Star book and series for me. I love it. HARD!
Some of my favorite quotes:
"He pulled back enough to look down into my eyes, and I felt as though I was falling into his, finding myself wanting to get lost in them, never to be found. It hit me hard that what was between us really was something amazingly wonderful, unique even, that whatever it was shouldn't be held back from or taken slowly because it wasn't ever going to stop. There was no end. Just a spiral of completion in an eternal sense."
"There was so much hope within him, a passion for life that burned so hot. It was as though an inferno constantly raged inside him. It was so huge inside himself, so much larger than life, that it made sense that he was as big as he was physically. He needed this body to keep up with his spirit. His spirit itself burned white-hot with intensity, consuming and producing the sound of that inferno, the blaze of thousands of songs, notes, rhythms."
"My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present and my whole future—he was all of it. He was my everything."
"She'd never fail me. Kenna wasn't made to fail."
June 12, 2015
Phil and Kenna’s romance continues in a steamy unfolding of heartfelt moments, mischief, and witty banter. This is an evolution of friendships, an exploration of intimacy, and a cultivation of trust as the main characters mature into their relationship.
There’s a little drama, a lot of panty-blazing sex, and a belly full of laughs. It’s fun to watch these characters interact, having come so far since the beginning of the first book. It’s written so expressively you’ll feel embedded in their lives, smiling with them, sharing their fears, and clinging to their hopes, like you’re a member of this tight-knit group.
The story flows smoothly through their day-to-day lives. I wanted more conflict and tension, but it held my attention, making me smile from beginning to end. If you’re looking for a believable romance with deliciously hot scenes, I highly recommend this series.
There’s a little drama, a lot of panty-blazing sex, and a belly full of laughs. It’s fun to watch these characters interact, having come so far since the beginning of the first book. It’s written so expressively you’ll feel embedded in their lives, smiling with them, sharing their fears, and clinging to their hopes, like you’re a member of this tight-knit group.
The story flows smoothly through their day-to-day lives. I wanted more conflict and tension, but it held my attention, making me smile from beginning to end. If you’re looking for a believable romance with deliciously hot scenes, I highly recommend this series.
February 9, 2017
First time: 6/4/15
Re-read: 1/30/17
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+++ 6 ‘DARK GOD OF THE UNIVERSE' STARS! +++
Kelli Jean has once again managed to transport me into my happy place. I never thought it was humanly possible to love a character more than I already did but it happened. My love for Phil Deveraux has expanded immensely!
You get a front and center seat to a more soft and vulnerable side of Phil in this book. You meet the man behind the rock God persona. There were moments I had to stop and breathe because Phil’s emotions were palpable and intense.
I was left completely breathless.
So much has happened after book 1 and as many of the NOLA Owns fans know it wasn’t an easy journey for our Phil & Kenna (NOTE: PLEASE READ BOOK 1, OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY, FIRST. IT’S CRUCIAL TO THE STORY). They went through some rough patches and had their moments but at the end they came out strong. They discover the true self's of one another and their love grows, intensifying on every page.
Of course Kelli has to make sure that her readers suffer because let me tell you, that ending had me wanting to jump off the nearest bridge. Ugh!! She makes you feel and punches you with angst, and leaves you a sobbing mess! Mehhhh. So yes, people this one ends in a cliffhanger (BOOK 3 IS COMING OUT OCTOBER 2015! SPREAD THE WORD!!!)
What I loved most was being back with the gang and getting to see my boys; I consider myself a proud NOLA’s Junk groupie. There wasn’t a moment that didn’t have me laughing my bum off with their crazy antics.
This book by passes the spiritual and love connections. It’s cosmic. What Phil & Kenna have is deep and its fate. Destiny made sure they found one another and they have a connection that goes beyond anything I’ve read. Soul mates is the perfect word to describe these two amazing characters, but I feel it’s so much more than that. It goes way past the love of music. Raw, original, powerful, blessed, and passionate are some of the many adjectives I could use to describe it. Kelli Jean, thank you so much lady for taking me on this journey and making me feel a part of this wonderful story. Dear reader, please take a risk and don’t be afraid to jump head first with these novels.
*ARC was kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.*
~ QUOTES ~
"My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present and my whole future—he was all of it. He was my everything."
“When I’m with you, it’s like the world finally makes sense. I’ve never had to do without anythin’, not until I met you. When I lost you that night, I would’ve given anythin’ and everythin’ I had if only I could belong to you.”
“My other half,”
“My whole life,”
“My inner voice. You are my inner voice, what I’m too rational to unleash on society. From the minute I saw you walk out on stage at the music festival, you embodied everything I wished I were. You were larger than life, louder than hellhounds, and more beautiful than anything I had ever seen before. You swept me up and took me places inside myself I didn’t even know existed. Your voice was the voice inside my head. I recognized you when you opened your mouth.”
“She was love, light, and freedom.”
“Everyone knew about Baby Girl. Everyone knew she was real, could be seen, touched, and she was me. We now were a part of something much greater. We both felt it. It was terrifying and somehow wonderful.
Phil and his Baby Girl were immortal.”
“The air I breathe. The blood in my veins. The heart in me that pumps my blood. He is everything I need to exist. He’s the reason I exist at all.”
"He pulled back enough to look down into my eyes, and I felt as though I was falling into his, finding myself wanting to get lost in them, never to be found. It hit me hard that what was between us really was something amazingly wonderful, unique even, that whatever it was shouldn't be held back from or taken slowly because it wasn't ever going to stop. There was no end. Just a spiral of completion in an eternal sense."
“You’ve always been my inspiration, Kenna. My whole life.”
Re-read: 1/30/17
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+++ 6 ‘DARK GOD OF THE UNIVERSE' STARS! +++
“I need you more than my next breath. You’re my reason for existin’ at all.”
Kelli Jean has once again managed to transport me into my happy place. I never thought it was humanly possible to love a character more than I already did but it happened. My love for Phil Deveraux has expanded immensely!
You get a front and center seat to a more soft and vulnerable side of Phil in this book. You meet the man behind the rock God persona. There were moments I had to stop and breathe because Phil’s emotions were palpable and intense.
I was left completely breathless.
So much has happened after book 1 and as many of the NOLA Owns fans know it wasn’t an easy journey for our Phil & Kenna (NOTE: PLEASE READ BOOK 1, OVER THE HILLS AND FAR AWAY, FIRST. IT’S CRUCIAL TO THE STORY). They went through some rough patches and had their moments but at the end they came out strong. They discover the true self's of one another and their love grows, intensifying on every page.
Of course Kelli has to make sure that her readers suffer because let me tell you, that ending had me wanting to jump off the nearest bridge. Ugh!! She makes you feel and punches you with angst, and leaves you a sobbing mess! Mehhhh. So yes, people this one ends in a cliffhanger (BOOK 3 IS COMING OUT OCTOBER 2015! SPREAD THE WORD!!!)
What I loved most was being back with the gang and getting to see my boys; I consider myself a proud NOLA’s Junk groupie. There wasn’t a moment that didn’t have me laughing my bum off with their crazy antics.
This book by passes the spiritual and love connections. It’s cosmic. What Phil & Kenna have is deep and its fate. Destiny made sure they found one another and they have a connection that goes beyond anything I’ve read. Soul mates is the perfect word to describe these two amazing characters, but I feel it’s so much more than that. It goes way past the love of music. Raw, original, powerful, blessed, and passionate are some of the many adjectives I could use to describe it. Kelli Jean, thank you so much lady for taking me on this journey and making me feel a part of this wonderful story. Dear reader, please take a risk and don’t be afraid to jump head first with these novels.
*ARC was kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.*
~ QUOTES ~
"My lover, my master, my slave, my other half, my whole life, my best friend, my past, present and my whole future—he was all of it. He was my everything."
“When I’m with you, it’s like the world finally makes sense. I’ve never had to do without anythin’, not until I met you. When I lost you that night, I would’ve given anythin’ and everythin’ I had if only I could belong to you.”
“My other half,”
“My whole life,”
“My inner voice. You are my inner voice, what I’m too rational to unleash on society. From the minute I saw you walk out on stage at the music festival, you embodied everything I wished I were. You were larger than life, louder than hellhounds, and more beautiful than anything I had ever seen before. You swept me up and took me places inside myself I didn’t even know existed. Your voice was the voice inside my head. I recognized you when you opened your mouth.”
“She was love, light, and freedom.”
“Everyone knew about Baby Girl. Everyone knew she was real, could be seen, touched, and she was me. We now were a part of something much greater. We both felt it. It was terrifying and somehow wonderful.
Phil and his Baby Girl were immortal.”
“The air I breathe. The blood in my veins. The heart in me that pumps my blood. He is everything I need to exist. He’s the reason I exist at all.”
"He pulled back enough to look down into my eyes, and I felt as though I was falling into his, finding myself wanting to get lost in them, never to be found. It hit me hard that what was between us really was something amazingly wonderful, unique even, that whatever it was shouldn't be held back from or taken slowly because it wasn't ever going to stop. There was no end. Just a spiral of completion in an eternal sense."
“You’ve always been my inspiration, Kenna. My whole life.”
December 17, 2015
Wow...Trying to find the right words for this review has been difficult ....these NOLA's OWN books aren't quite like anything I've read ...They are unique
captivating
funny
tearful ...and truly beautiful
These characters will bring you through a whole range of emotions and leave you wanting more ..
"You think I'm a genius?"
"Of course I do. You have the power to make my soul sing."
We get to know some of the other characters better in this second book and dig deeper into Phil and Kenna...who have almost an "unworldly" connection
"Normal is a vague and misguided term at best, Sheri. There's something in everyone that can be considered not normal."
This book starts right where the first left off ....it transports you into their world and I think I want to live there ..Some parts are extremely hard to read and sad ....But I was also laughing out loud in other parts of the book ....And reading more about Phil and Baby Girl just makes me smile ..a beautiful balance ...
and I LOVE IT! I NEED MORE NOW! Recommended Read!!
captivating
funny
tearful ...and truly beautiful
These characters will bring you through a whole range of emotions and leave you wanting more ..
"You think I'm a genius?"
"Of course I do. You have the power to make my soul sing."
We get to know some of the other characters better in this second book and dig deeper into Phil and Kenna...who have almost an "unworldly" connection
"Normal is a vague and misguided term at best, Sheri. There's something in everyone that can be considered not normal."
This book starts right where the first left off ....it transports you into their world and I think I want to live there ..Some parts are extremely hard to read and sad ....But I was also laughing out loud in other parts of the book ....And reading more about Phil and Baby Girl just makes me smile ..a beautiful balance ...
and I LOVE IT! I NEED MORE NOW! Recommended Read!!
May 26, 2015
This series is wild! I'm absolutely in love and in-jealous with the author's writing. I love Kelli's unique voice. This series is a beautiful tale of love that is 'meant to be' and transcends time and space. Kenna is such a wonderfully confident character and Phil is your typical broken alpha but with a certain likeability that I haven't seen before. The songs and the band are fabulous, too. I want to know about ALL the characters and I want to actually hear these songs. I really recommend this series. It's beautiful, heartbreaking, funny, witty, and just...wonderful! Ohh and lest not forget the sex scenes....holy s@$#! They're off the charts hot!
Can't wait for more!
Can't wait for more!
June 7, 2015
This.....I don't even know what to say. This book, this series, the author. I'm in LOVE!!! I am so sad it ended. I can't wait for the next one!! Kelli, I swear I would marry you if you give me the chance!
June 2, 2015
TERA'S REVIEW
5 STARS
Wow...Trying to find the right words for this review has been difficult ....these NOLA's OWN books aren't quite like anything I've read ...They are unique
captivating
funny
tearful ...and truly beautiful
These characters will bring you through a whole range of emotions and leave you wanting more ..
"You think I'm a genius?"
"Of course I do. You have the power to make my soul sing."
We get to know some of the other characters better in this second book and dig deeper into Phil and Kenna...who have almost an "unworldly" connection
"Normal is a vague and misguided term at best, Sheri. There's something in everyone that can be considered not normal."
This book starts right where the first left off ....it transports you into their world and I think I want to live there ..Some parts are extremely hard to read and sad ....But I was also laughing out loud in other parts of the book ....And reading more about Phil and Baby Girl just makes me smile ..a beautiful balance ...
and I LOVE IT! I NEED MORE NOW! Recommended Read!!
5 STARS
Wow...Trying to find the right words for this review has been difficult ....these NOLA's OWN books aren't quite like anything I've read ...They are unique
captivating
funny
tearful ...and truly beautiful
These characters will bring you through a whole range of emotions and leave you wanting more ..
"You think I'm a genius?"
"Of course I do. You have the power to make my soul sing."
We get to know some of the other characters better in this second book and dig deeper into Phil and Kenna...who have almost an "unworldly" connection
"Normal is a vague and misguided term at best, Sheri. There's something in everyone that can be considered not normal."
This book starts right where the first left off ....it transports you into their world and I think I want to live there ..Some parts are extremely hard to read and sad ....But I was also laughing out loud in other parts of the book ....And reading more about Phil and Baby Girl just makes me smile ..a beautiful balance ...
and I LOVE IT! I NEED MORE NOW! Recommended Read!!
July 31, 2015
Thank goodness I happened to cross paths with Kelli Jean and her amazing work not only do you read her beautifully written work but you also live,breathe and feel how the love story plays out.
Following on from over the hills and far away you really get to touch into the depths in which love can make you feel and how you wished you could jump in the book and get lost in the whole romance as it unveils.
I loved Kenna and phil from the previous book but this is where it gets gritty,deep and dark and at times you will feel the lost soul of phil and the pain Kenna goes through.
You also read about there friends and the heart warming story's behind there exsistance of being where they are today.
Reading this I was emotionally drained I have laughed,cried,sobbed,got so happy I was laughing out loud but also at times had a lump in my throat where it was to hard to swollow you will feel all this as you go through page after page.
I honestly didn't want this to ever end and I know as soon as the next book is out I will be here again it's a amazing 5* read and I can recommend this to the world.
Following on from over the hills and far away you really get to touch into the depths in which love can make you feel and how you wished you could jump in the book and get lost in the whole romance as it unveils.
I loved Kenna and phil from the previous book but this is where it gets gritty,deep and dark and at times you will feel the lost soul of phil and the pain Kenna goes through.
You also read about there friends and the heart warming story's behind there exsistance of being where they are today.
Reading this I was emotionally drained I have laughed,cried,sobbed,got so happy I was laughing out loud but also at times had a lump in my throat where it was to hard to swollow you will feel all this as you go through page after page.
I honestly didn't want this to ever end and I know as soon as the next book is out I will be here again it's a amazing 5* read and I can recommend this to the world.
June 9, 2015
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of No Quarter in exchange for my honest opinion. Well my opinion is BUY THIS BOOK!!!! If you haven't read Over the Hills and Far Away you NEED to read that to get yourself all caught up in one of the BEST rocker series I've EVER read!! Phil is BEYOND AWESOME!!! Words can't describe how much I LOVED him. And Kenna? Never have I felt so connected to a character in my life. From start to finish I was so involved in this story, that all I wanted to do was read. Screw housework, screw making dinner, screw interacting with humans, I just wanted to know what was going to happen next. Ok..I think I've made my point, don't be a fool and pass up this book!
December 19, 2015
4 stars
October 2, 2015
Review to come...I'm still going! TSRTS is up next and I'm beyond excited!!
September 5, 2019
WOWZER!! This was amazing and what an ending! Aside from the heavy drama, there was a lot of love and laughs. Da is sooo funny and I love his character. There is so much to love about all of these characters but also a lot to dislike or, at the very least, make you wanna strangle them! lol. The sex for Kenna and Phil is out of this world but I sometimes felt it was over the top. Too brutal in some places when learning about Sheri’s upbringing. Very sad. Phil really has to tame that temper. Also mysterious is what happened with Alys and Connor. I can guess but probably won’t get it right. All of the boys are falling in love and even Da takes his relationship to the next level!
All in all this is a great series. There is a lot of mystical elements to this story as well. Kenna has inherited the “6th sense” from her mother and it intensifies her relationships with everyone near and dear to her.
On to book 3! I’m loving this series!
All in all this is a great series. There is a lot of mystical elements to this story as well. Kenna has inherited the “6th sense” from her mother and it intensifies her relationships with everyone near and dear to her.
On to book 3! I’m loving this series!
October 11, 2015
I don't know why I thought I'd already posted a review here and on the blog. In Patti's Imagination participated in the cover reveal and I thought we'd done the tour. Nope. Life has been a bit insane this past year. The fact that my review for No Quarter is coming on the heels of reading The Song Remains the Same (book 3) merely reflects my schedule. To the review!
A continuation of where Over the Hills and Far Away left off, if you were devastated by that ending, fear not. Kelli brings you around. For a time. She's the mistress of the bait and switch, I swear. Happy ending? Well. Maybe. Eventually. But not yet. No, Phil and Kenna have a very long ride toward any sort of happily ever after. One thing I loved about this part of the story (it's part 2 of 3) is that it explored Phil's past, the time he was away from Kenna. Part 1 had been very Kenna-focused until Phil reappeared in her life. Part 2 turns that around and gives us more of Phil's life, both from his POV and from Kenna's. What a wild ride! Once again, I was left thinking, "Yeah, that's never going to be my life." And yet, how awesome to be so immersed in the process. You'd swear that Kelli had been a groupie or dated a rock god, the book sucks you into that world so thoroughly.
If you're wondering where we go from here, rest assured that the end will leave you breathless and shaking your head, but in a positive way. It was a good thing my schedule had been so crazy this past year. That left me little time to stew over Phil and Kenna, which I'd surely have done until this past week, when book 3 launched.
Once again, I was left with the sense of this story as more of a saga than just an epic tale of soulmates. Should you be inclined toward such a book, you will want to read this series. Be forewarned, this is a VERY steamy read. Not an issue for me, but come on, it's a rock star story. You knew there would be sex and drugs involved with the rock and roll, right? Had I written this when I finished the book in the first place, I'd have said that I couldn't wait for book 3. Thankfully, you won't have to wait any longer. Lucky you.
In Patti's Imagination was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Frankly, we'd have begged for books 2 & 3 or bought them ourselves. The review will also appear at Amazon.
A continuation of where Over the Hills and Far Away left off, if you were devastated by that ending, fear not. Kelli brings you around. For a time. She's the mistress of the bait and switch, I swear. Happy ending? Well. Maybe. Eventually. But not yet. No, Phil and Kenna have a very long ride toward any sort of happily ever after. One thing I loved about this part of the story (it's part 2 of 3) is that it explored Phil's past, the time he was away from Kenna. Part 1 had been very Kenna-focused until Phil reappeared in her life. Part 2 turns that around and gives us more of Phil's life, both from his POV and from Kenna's. What a wild ride! Once again, I was left thinking, "Yeah, that's never going to be my life." And yet, how awesome to be so immersed in the process. You'd swear that Kelli had been a groupie or dated a rock god, the book sucks you into that world so thoroughly.
If you're wondering where we go from here, rest assured that the end will leave you breathless and shaking your head, but in a positive way. It was a good thing my schedule had been so crazy this past year. That left me little time to stew over Phil and Kenna, which I'd surely have done until this past week, when book 3 launched.
Once again, I was left with the sense of this story as more of a saga than just an epic tale of soulmates. Should you be inclined toward such a book, you will want to read this series. Be forewarned, this is a VERY steamy read. Not an issue for me, but come on, it's a rock star story. You knew there would be sex and drugs involved with the rock and roll, right? Had I written this when I finished the book in the first place, I'd have said that I couldn't wait for book 3. Thankfully, you won't have to wait any longer. Lucky you.
In Patti's Imagination was given a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. Frankly, we'd have begged for books 2 & 3 or bought them ourselves. The review will also appear at Amazon.
July 5, 2016
OK! So this book was pretty good, not as great as the first one but good none the less. I got a little frustrated at the couple because apparently they have the memory of rabbits. If you get in a fight and your behaviour is ABC, when your partner has issues with ABC - you realize you need to change ABC and do so. But apparently in this world after you realize ABC is problematic for your relationship... you don't fucking do anything. You react the same way, they react the same way, you get into the same fight and then make up the same way. Ridiculous! Hello can I please have some character development!!
That being said, these books are frustrating because they're so damn genuine. It's like reading about actual human beings being in love and acting like idiots because of it. And cheese and rice Kelli Jean! The sex scenes hot DAMN! No other author I've read has had me actually reading every scene, usually after the second time I skim, but here holy shit every time was like the first time (lol) and I was gripped! Absolutely incredible!
End cliffhanger... wasn't my cup of tea and lead to the worst read of my life but that's for the next review.
That being said, these books are frustrating because they're so damn genuine. It's like reading about actual human beings being in love and acting like idiots because of it. And cheese and rice Kelli Jean! The sex scenes hot DAMN! No other author I've read has had me actually reading every scene, usually after the second time I skim, but here holy shit every time was like the first time (lol) and I was gripped! Absolutely incredible!
End cliffhanger... wasn't my cup of tea and lead to the worst read of my life but that's for the next review.
February 12, 2016
4 stars.
Book 2 in NOLA's Own series.
This instalment in the Kenna & Phil saga was hilariously funny. I wet my panties at more than one point in this book. (Seriously... I p'd a little bit!)
This book, like the first one, had a great storyline and amazing characterization. This author is superb at pulling you into the minds of K and P.
This is NOT a standalone so please read 'Over the Hills and Far Away' first.
That being said, please DO read it because it was amazing.
Book 2 in NOLA's Own series.
This instalment in the Kenna & Phil saga was hilariously funny. I wet my panties at more than one point in this book. (Seriously... I p'd a little bit!)
This book, like the first one, had a great storyline and amazing characterization. This author is superb at pulling you into the minds of K and P.
This is NOT a standalone so please read 'Over the Hills and Far Away' first.
That being said, please DO read it because it was amazing.
October 5, 2015
Though I kind ox expected to be bored while reading this book because I thought the first one was long enough to cover the story, I actually enjoyed it a lot.
That doesn't mean I'm really eager to red the third one. while I really loved the first book, had a few doubts about the second one, I'm kind of ready for this couple to find their HEA.
Still... I'm pretty impressed by this author.
That doesn't mean I'm really eager to red the third one. while I really loved the first book, had a few doubts about the second one, I'm kind of ready for this couple to find their HEA.
Still... I'm pretty impressed by this author.
June 7, 2015
5 HOT stars.. I'm absolutely loving this series.
I'm so happy that I won a copy of this book.
It was HOT and very addictive .. Cannot wait till book 3 comes out :)
I'm so happy that I won a copy of this book.
It was HOT and very addictive .. Cannot wait till book 3 comes out :)
June 21, 2015
Sigh!!! Love this book:)
January 2, 2018
No Quarter by Kelli Jean is the 2nd book in the NOLA's Own series and just like the first one I LOVED IT!!! I couldn't put it down except for when I absolutely had to. This book made me run through all the emotions from start to finish. Kenna and Phil have a turbulent relationship that is really meant to be. I laughed, I cried, I wanted to punch a certain swiss girl in the face as if she were a real person, and I felt the love and devotion these characters felt. Kelli really knows how to make her characters come to life and pop off the pages as if they are standing right in front of you telling you their deepest darkest secrets. As I tore through the first three of these books in the series I thought about how awesome it would be if these stories were true and how amazing their lifestyles would be.
I would 100% recommend this book as well as the others in this series even though there are some dark parts that are taboo or triggers to some.
I would 100% recommend this book as well as the others in this series even though there are some dark parts that are taboo or triggers to some.
November 25, 2018
Three, everyone loves it but me.
Phil made it to so many lists that I was dying to find out who he was. But now I'm at 48% of book 2 end of Part 1 and I feel like I can let them go. Admittedly at the end of the first book, I was not a Phil fan. In fact, I did not like him at all. Now I have a better understanding of him even if it is fucked up. And he grew on me a bit. Not enough to make it to the list, hells no! Not even enough to make to any list, but I am glad I didn't end the story at the end of the last book cause that was bad. they are in a good place here before part 2 ... I can let them go now. That's enough for me
Phil made it to so many lists that I was dying to find out who he was. But now I'm at 48% of book 2 end of Part 1 and I feel like I can let them go. Admittedly at the end of the first book, I was not a Phil fan. In fact, I did not like him at all. Now I have a better understanding of him even if it is fucked up. And he grew on me a bit. Not enough to make it to the list, hells no! Not even enough to make to any list, but I am glad I didn't end the story at the end of the last book cause that was bad. they are in a good place here before part 2 ... I can let them go now. That's enough for me
April 14, 2022
Book 2 in the NOLA series picks up right where book 1 ended. What a ride! Book 2 highlights the continued relationship of Phil; lead singer for metal band NOLA’s Junk, & Dr. Kenna MacGregor, as well as their friends and family. We experience highs and lows with them as they navigate their new and very intense relationship, new experiences, and a hope for a forever future together. The story doesn’t end here & continues into book 3.
This is a very sexy and angsty read. The story includes a focus on yoga, meditation, and the ability to feel and communicate on another plane at times. It’s a fascinating thought, one I’ve not read in a rockstar romance until now. Five Star read!
This is a very sexy and angsty read. The story includes a focus on yoga, meditation, and the ability to feel and communicate on another plane at times. It’s a fascinating thought, one I’ve not read in a rockstar romance until now. Five Star read!
October 31, 2017
Best part for me was the can-do heroine and her best friends, as well as the close tie to music. Worth listening to Led Zeppelin's Houses of the Holy album while reading all the book in the series- you will appreciate the book titles much more, as well as some of the plot beats and the lyric's of NOLA's Junk songs.
July 25, 2018
4 stars
This one wasn't quite as good as the first. I still adore their relationship and I feel everything with them, but I'm not convinced this needed another book, let alone a third. But we'll see!
This one wasn't quite as good as the first. I still adore their relationship and I feel everything with them, but I'm not convinced this needed another book, let alone a third. But we'll see!
October 18, 2019
i enjoyed book 2
it was a nice story and i love the side characters.
good read off to read the next one..
it was a nice story and i love the side characters.
good read off to read the next one..
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