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Darkest Days #2
Hard Rock Fling
It's just a fling. Rock stars like Ian are known for breaking hearts. I'm not going to let him break mine. Ian Drake, one of the genius twin guitarists of Darkest Days, is known for his brilliant green eyes, his sly grins, and his mischievous flirting. I shouldn't take him seriously when he flirts with me. But there's something about the way he looks at me. Like I'm the only one who sees past his cheery facade. Like I'm the only one who really sees him. Ian says I'm special. He says I'm not like the others. He showers me with pretty words, just as he fills me with naughty desires. Everyone knows rock stars like Ian don't do commitments. This is just physical. Just fun. I'm going in with my eyes wide open. Because there's a secret he's not telling me. And why would he? We're just having a fling. I told myself I wouldn't let Ian break my heart. But I'm dangerously close to falling for a playboy rock star. — — — Hard Rock Fling is the second novel in the Darkest Days series, but can be read as a standalone with a HEA. — — — Author's This book contains mentions of self-harm. Readers should proceed with caution.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2017
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Athena Wright
51 books585 followersAthena Wright is a USA Today Bestselling author of New Adult Romance. She loves to write about cocky rock stars and the women who tame their wild hearts. Hobbies include cooking, eating, and living out her rock star dreams at karaoke bars. Athena is perpetually on the hunt for her next caffeine fix.
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August 6, 2019
Ian Drake is one of the twin guitarists for the rock band Darkest Days, he known for breaking hearts & being a mischievous flirt. Most everyone calls the twins Daimian because they cannot tell Ian & Damon apart. Hope Briars is an intern working for the band's production company & it is her job to make sure the band members go on stage with all their proper props. Hope sees the differences between the twins & she doesn't fall for their antics of trying to confuse everyone into not know which one is which. She makes it very clear she knows who they each are. Ian notices this about her right away & tells her she is special. She doesn't want to take him seriously when he flirts with her because he flirts everyone. Hope finds it hard to resist him because he does have a way of looking at her like she is something special. They decide to have a fling, no strings attached & to go their separate ways when it is over. It just for fun. Rock stars like Ian are capable of long-term commitments. It isn't as easy as Hope would have thought she has a hard time keeping her heart out of it. When she realizes Ian is keeping something from her, she tries to get him to open up but he won't. She begins to feel like it is all an act & decides to end the fling. Still concerned about Ian she stumbles onto his secret & isn't sure what to do with the information she now possesses. Will Hope tell the band members what she saw? Will Ian every be willing to talk to Hope again after her discovery? Do Ian & Hope stand a chance at a relationship now that the secret is out?
This second book in the Darkest Days series is about two very guarded people learning to trust enough to be themselves & let go with another person. Each having a painful secret keeping them from allowing themselves to be free with their feelings. Yet when they learn to trust that their love is bigger than their secrets the healing from them starts. I thoroughly enjoyed how Athena Wright wrote how our fangirl Hope could be obsessed with her rock star Ian & still want to hold herself back. It's just a fling. There maybe some triggers in this book for some because it does deal with self-harm & should be read with that in mind. This book is meant for mature readers.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
This second book in the Darkest Days series is about two very guarded people learning to trust enough to be themselves & let go with another person. Each having a painful secret keeping them from allowing themselves to be free with their feelings. Yet when they learn to trust that their love is bigger than their secrets the healing from them starts. I thoroughly enjoyed how Athena Wright wrote how our fangirl Hope could be obsessed with her rock star Ian & still want to hold herself back. It's just a fling. There maybe some triggers in this book for some because it does deal with self-harm & should be read with that in mind. This book is meant for mature readers.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
February 4, 2017
The fans are all screaming for Damian so what could go so wrong with that especially when you are twins who are in one of the hottest rock bands? Damon and Ian have turned into one entity within the band doing everything exactly the same from the clothes they wear, to the guitar riffs they kill, to the women they take. What happens when you lose your own self in all of this? Ian is flabbergasted when there is an intern who catches his eye and she actually knows the difference between himself and Damon. They have all tried to trick her into messing up on her unusual acknowledgement of Ian and only Ian.
Hope is that intern who is a huge fan of Darkest Days and definitely knows the difference between Ian and Damon. She also knows that she has to do her job the best way she knows how because it would be great to land a job at Etude and work with not just Darkest Days but others as well. Hope has been burned badly once before and is not going to trust anyone with her heart again especially some playboy rock star…no matter how much he flirts with her. When Hope finally gives in to all of Ian’s flirting she does knowing it’s only a one and done thing. Well what if that one and done turns into a “fling”? She knows her heart can’t take another beating like it did before but she can’t help but falling for Ian.
I have to say that this was one of those books that you couldn’t put down because you had to see if the Hope/Ian thing would work out especially the way they had such a hot connection but that connection also came with some dark hidden secrets that could end a life. That part was intense and the author did a fantastic job of bringing that “untalked” about subject to the forefront. Ms. Wright also gives you an unexpected surprise at the end. I am definitely a fan and can’t wait for the next book to come out with the guys from Darkest Days.
I received this book as an ARC for a freely given honest review.
Hope is that intern who is a huge fan of Darkest Days and definitely knows the difference between Ian and Damon. She also knows that she has to do her job the best way she knows how because it would be great to land a job at Etude and work with not just Darkest Days but others as well. Hope has been burned badly once before and is not going to trust anyone with her heart again especially some playboy rock star…no matter how much he flirts with her. When Hope finally gives in to all of Ian’s flirting she does knowing it’s only a one and done thing. Well what if that one and done turns into a “fling”? She knows her heart can’t take another beating like it did before but she can’t help but falling for Ian.
I have to say that this was one of those books that you couldn’t put down because you had to see if the Hope/Ian thing would work out especially the way they had such a hot connection but that connection also came with some dark hidden secrets that could end a life. That part was intense and the author did a fantastic job of bringing that “untalked” about subject to the forefront. Ms. Wright also gives you an unexpected surprise at the end. I am definitely a fan and can’t wait for the next book to come out with the guys from Darkest Days.
I received this book as an ARC for a freely given honest review.
February 6, 2017
After reading Hard Rock Tease, I was super excited the twins got a book.
Reading this book I learned Ian was not what he seemed at all and hid behind the facade of Damian until he meets Hope who is the only person ever been able to see through him.
But Hope off of a recent heartbreak is unwilling to relent to Ian's charm and gives him a alternate option, hook up only no emotions involved.
As they become closer a secret from Ian starts to tear them apart and brings out Hopes insecurities.
I hope to get more of the Darkest Days series in the future.
I voluntarily reviewed a arc of this book
Reading this book I learned Ian was not what he seemed at all and hid behind the facade of Damian until he meets Hope who is the only person ever been able to see through him.
But Hope off of a recent heartbreak is unwilling to relent to Ian's charm and gives him a alternate option, hook up only no emotions involved.
As they become closer a secret from Ian starts to tear them apart and brings out Hopes insecurities.
I hope to get more of the Darkest Days series in the future.
I voluntarily reviewed a arc of this book
May 30, 2017
These books are like mediocre sex: not very enjoyable, but you get there in the end.
The characters here have the depth of a puddle. They have one or two personality traits and that's about it. At least in this book the hero is fairly likeable. I wish the heroines in this series had a modicum of self confidence; I don't want to read about someone else's impostor syndrome.
I don't understand what they had in common other than physical attraction - there's not much romance here.
The characters here have the depth of a puddle. They have one or two personality traits and that's about it. At least in this book the hero is fairly likeable. I wish the heroines in this series had a modicum of self confidence; I don't want to read about someone else's impostor syndrome.
I don't understand what they had in common other than physical attraction - there's not much romance here.
February 8, 2017
Damian and Ian
I've read a few other books in this series, and always enjoyed them. I am a sucker for musician love stories--I grew up in a house of musicians, so no surprise there. This story could be even richer if Ian's compulsions were explored more in depth; as published, the story glosses over the issue, which is an injustice to others suffering similar conditions. Anyway, good story, I just wish it could have more meat.
I've read a few other books in this series, and always enjoyed them. I am a sucker for musician love stories--I grew up in a house of musicians, so no surprise there. This story could be even richer if Ian's compulsions were explored more in depth; as published, the story glosses over the issue, which is an injustice to others suffering similar conditions. Anyway, good story, I just wish it could have more meat.
October 12, 2018
Oh my goodness, I LOVE THIS SERIES ... fell in love with the 1st book, was super glad to see the 2nd was out very very quickly for me, I don't wait very well, not very patient. see why you should follow your favorite-est authors .. I loved this book. Ian is definitely my favorites of the twins. There is a sort of mini secret at the end, Epilogue you will see this bit. I was shocked, Athena had me there. So glad Hope can into Ian's life. I am not familiar with any one who does or has dealt with "self harm", I just don't get it, pain is too much for me personally, I can only imagine it would be so heartbreaking to have a lover, boyfriend, friend, family member or any suchness ... breaks my heart. tears at those heartstrings. I did tear up at that. Rough. I really wanna meet Cameron, gosh, I hope I have the right name there, red haired dude ... he sounds like a real thinks he is all that & snaps, I can not wait until his book. I live for this series, ha. ha!! giggles! Just look forward to it so much! Come on .. come & join us. You will love this series! ( ;
February 6, 2017
3 1/2 Stars - Ian is not only part of Darkest Days Rock Band - but part of Damian the other half of his twin brother and fellow band mate Damon- The Twins as they are known are considered one person by everyone and they do nothing to dissuade anyone from the moniker, until intern Hope chooses to refer to him by Ian. Hope is the only one that has the ability to tell the twins apart and since she is crushing big time on Ian, this catches his attention. What starts out as a fling turns into much more. We learn that Ian is actually hurting from his past and Damon felt the need to protect him. Damon isn't too pleased that Hope as their new Image Consultant wanted to "separate" the twins for their new video and media campaign, but gets on board when the need to shelter Ian is no longer and issue. I must be honest and say while I had some issues with this story, they are my issues. If you like rock stories that showcase the whole band and HFN endings, you will enjoy this latest offering.
I have received an ARC for my review
I have received an ARC for my review
February 1, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I loved the first book in this series so much that I was glad the author gifted me an ARC of this one. I am in love with this series and these hot rock gods. I was pulled into the story from the first page and didn't want to stop reading until the book was finished. I can't wait to read more of this series. I recommend this to anyone who loves reading, you won't be disappointed.
I loved the first book in this series so much that I was glad the author gifted me an ARC of this one. I am in love with this series and these hot rock gods. I was pulled into the story from the first page and didn't want to stop reading until the book was finished. I can't wait to read more of this series. I recommend this to anyone who loves reading, you won't be disappointed.
January 29, 2017
Excellent. Well worth the time to read this novel. Ms. Wright hits her target of making characters more than what they seem and in this case there are very emotional pathos to the character as well. I really enjoy all her work and can hardly wait for the next installment in this series to arrive.
I do believe I am a fan of this author and highly recommend her work to all.
I do believe I am a fan of this author and highly recommend her work to all.
February 6, 2017
Athena Wright weaves a fantastic romance story of secrets, heartbreak, hope, healing, sizzling attraction, and love. Great story-line and wonderful characters.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
I volunteered to review an advanced readers copy of this book.
January 31, 2017
It's not your typical rock star romance! This book was fantastic, it was hot, sexy, sweet, funny at times, with just a touch of angsty darkness...I loved every single thing about this book!
November 28, 2018
Very insightful reading. Not just a romance per se but a telling of an issue in life that is clearly presented and I think I understand now. :)
July 7, 2017
received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review. I have read all the Feral Silence books and the Darkest Days book #1. I like the books because of the characters, and remember some books more than others. This book however has stayed in my mind since I finished it, even after starting another book. Hope is an intern who starts to work Etude and has to be sure DAMIAN gets their sunglasses before a concert. No one really pays attention to which twin is which but Hope can tell Ian and Damon apart from the start. This intrigues Ian. Hope's boss at Etude doesn't really want any help from an intern other than to take care of the grunt work. Hope comes up with an idea for the band that her boss wants to squash but the band members overhear it, and decide to pursue it.
Throughout the story Hope and Ian connect but there are some miscues. She really cares for him, and starts to notice some of his behavior that no one else does, except maybe Damon. As Hope struggles with her "fling" with Ian and trying not to become emotionally involved with him, she is also trying to put together a whole new concept/image/product for each of the band members and their new album. Hope figures out Ian's behavior and then comes up with a way to help him. The relationship between the two is caring and not crazy angsty like some relationships. Can't wait for the next one, and the next one, etc
Throughout the story Hope and Ian connect but there are some miscues. She really cares for him, and starts to notice some of his behavior that no one else does, except maybe Damon. As Hope struggles with her "fling" with Ian and trying not to become emotionally involved with him, she is also trying to put together a whole new concept/image/product for each of the band members and their new album. Hope figures out Ian's behavior and then comes up with a way to help him. The relationship between the two is caring and not crazy angsty like some relationships. Can't wait for the next one, and the next one, etc
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 8, 2018
I really enjoyed this book. Ian is one of the twin guitarists in the band Darkest Days. People have such great difficulty telling them apart that they are treated as one - Damian [Ian & Damon]. Then Hope comes along and can immediately tell them apart. This greatly intrigues Ian. Both Hope and Ian have their own demons - past and present. Hope falls hard for Ian and she feels like she cannot trust him as he tries desperately to keep a secret from her. Then you have Damon, who is trying to adjust to having his twin in a romantic relationship when it has just been the two of them brothers living the rockstar life for so long.
This was a very good romance between two wonderful characters that addresses issues that are not often broached. Athena Wright tackles the very difficult topic of self harm. I was worried that I would have trouble reading it, but the book was done well. One of the things that I like about Athena Wright is that she approaches topics such as abuse, addiction, and in this case, self harm. At the end of these books, she offers support and resources for people who may dealing with these issues or have friends/family dealing with these issues.
This was a very good romance between two wonderful characters that addresses issues that are not often broached. Athena Wright tackles the very difficult topic of self harm. I was worried that I would have trouble reading it, but the book was done well. One of the things that I like about Athena Wright is that she approaches topics such as abuse, addiction, and in this case, self harm. At the end of these books, she offers support and resources for people who may dealing with these issues or have friends/family dealing with these issues.
January 28, 2017
**I received this ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review** As if I wasn't loving the series enough already, it just keeps getting better! Hope is an lowly intern for Etude Entertainment when she engages the attention of the twin guitarist entity Damian at one of Darkest Days' concerts. Ian has taken notice of her & more so for the way she addresses him. Soon enough, Hope turns from intern to image consultant for the band after August overhears her idea of competing w/ their rival band. Hope sees this as not only a career opportunity but also as a way to live out her fantasy of being w/ Ian & the feeling is mutual. Although Hope has a bad past relationship-wise, Ian is hiding something that could very well not only hurt the band but himself. The rockstar twin struggling to be his own person & the woman who sees him for who he is as a separate person. Absolutely loved this story, especially learning about Ian's past scars & how the twins will have separate stories. Love how different the band's personalities are yet they mesh together as a family & banter. Definitely cannot wait to read the next book! :D
October 16, 2017
This is everything
I am so dang happy I found this series. Hard Rock Fling is book two in a Rock Star Romance (Darkest Days) by Athena Wright. This is a four book series but each story can be read as a standalone and they (so far) have had HEAs. I didn’t think I’d like rockstar romances but I was completely hooked with Noah and if that wasn’t enough Ian was just beautiful. Now please please note that there are some triggers in this book, so proceed with caution. That being said the story hit way closer to home than I ever thought it would. I loved how Hope tried so hard not to be a fan girl but really how can you not?! I also loved ‘The Twins’ aspect, to an extent, as their reputation makes it all the more interesting. Hope was perfect for Ian. I truly think she is everything that he needs to help him. They can both help each other heal. I am stoked to continue with the story but sad that there’s only two more books. I can’t sing enough praises for this series thus far.
I am so dang happy I found this series. Hard Rock Fling is book two in a Rock Star Romance (Darkest Days) by Athena Wright. This is a four book series but each story can be read as a standalone and they (so far) have had HEAs. I didn’t think I’d like rockstar romances but I was completely hooked with Noah and if that wasn’t enough Ian was just beautiful. Now please please note that there are some triggers in this book, so proceed with caution. That being said the story hit way closer to home than I ever thought it would. I loved how Hope tried so hard not to be a fan girl but really how can you not?! I also loved ‘The Twins’ aspect, to an extent, as their reputation makes it all the more interesting. Hope was perfect for Ian. I truly think she is everything that he needs to help him. They can both help each other heal. I am stoked to continue with the story but sad that there’s only two more books. I can’t sing enough praises for this series thus far.
January 10, 2018
Received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review & honestly, I loved it!!! I couldn't find anything wrong with it! It was HOT HOT HOT!!! Very descriptive um dialogue!!
Hope & Ian are the main characters in this second book in the Hard Rock Series. Hope is an intern & Ian is a very talented guitarist, along with his twin brother, in the rock band Darkest Days. Hope is able to tell them apart & Ian becomes intrigued by and interested in Hope. She ends up working more closely with Ian & the band and discovers secrets that could prove devastating to the band. After her discovery she & Ian have a falling out & she has to decide whether to help him & fight for what they have, or walk away! She realizes how much she loves him & does whatever it takes to prove it & to help him!! Ending the book with a very satisfying & HEA!!
Hope & Ian are the main characters in this second book in the Hard Rock Series. Hope is an intern & Ian is a very talented guitarist, along with his twin brother, in the rock band Darkest Days. Hope is able to tell them apart & Ian becomes intrigued by and interested in Hope. She ends up working more closely with Ian & the band and discovers secrets that could prove devastating to the band. After her discovery she & Ian have a falling out & she has to decide whether to help him & fight for what they have, or walk away! She realizes how much she loves him & does whatever it takes to prove it & to help him!! Ending the book with a very satisfying & HEA!!
August 25, 2019
Awesome rock star romance. Ian is a well known rocker but for years he’s been paired up with his identical twin Damon. Fans have combined their names and even band mates call them by it because they don’t know who’s who. Hope is working hard as an intern for their parent company. When she addresses him she calls him by name and it’s been a long time since anyone knew him as just Ian. Sadly, Ian may care for her but he’s keeping secrets and she’s afraid of being hurt. The characters and storyline are wonderful and moving at times. This book is part of the Darkest Days box set. I received a complementary copy of the box set and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by Ms. Wright.
January 7, 2022
LIFETIME OF PAIN
For some people, life can be unbearable when their lives implode. Ian was one such person and Hope was about to change his life. Known as Damian, the moniker is a play on “The Twins” names Damon and Ian. But this had gone on for so long that Ian feels he has lost his own identity. Hope, working as an intern, gets caught up in the whirlwind named Damian! Then her heart gets involved and she learns what Ian has been hiding from everyone.
I love rockstar stories but don’t believe it should be 75% sex with 25% story! I like the percentages reversed. Also, if paying for an editor, they aren’t doing their job. Lots of mistakes throughout which are consistent with all other books.
For some people, life can be unbearable when their lives implode. Ian was one such person and Hope was about to change his life. Known as Damian, the moniker is a play on “The Twins” names Damon and Ian. But this had gone on for so long that Ian feels he has lost his own identity. Hope, working as an intern, gets caught up in the whirlwind named Damian! Then her heart gets involved and she learns what Ian has been hiding from everyone.
I love rockstar stories but don’t believe it should be 75% sex with 25% story! I like the percentages reversed. Also, if paying for an editor, they aren’t doing their job. Lots of mistakes throughout which are consistent with all other books.
March 13, 2017
Well hot dam what a book! This book was simply amazing.
So well thought out and even the sensitive mater of self
harm problems was handled well. Speaking of which there
are issues of self harm in this book. So if you have issues
dealing with reading things of this nature. This may not be
the book for you.
That being said here is some information the author and
I would like you to know. If you or someone you know is
harming themselves, please don't keep quiet. Keeping that
kind of secret doesn't help you or those you care about. Seek
help. Talk with a counselor or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
They are there to help.
Now this book is about Hope. Well that kind of hope to, but
the main characters name is Hope as well. And she has just
landed an internship with the rock band Darkest Days. The
one with the infamous twin Damon and Ian or Damian as
everyone calls them. Or almost everyone that is until Hope.
She sees Ian the real Ian. And she likes him not his twin.
I cannot balm her after reading this book. Damon is wild
thinks he is god’s gift. Oh and he even tries to slip her up.
Trying to pretend he is Ian. But he could never do that, she
is friends with Ian and maybe more than a fling is going on.
But they will never know unless they open up with each
other. Thank goodness Hope has her sister Faith to talk to
and help her when she needs her. She is there to help Hope
when she unsure of how to get a friend the help needed.
But man that twist at the end was great. I loved the hell out
of that epilogue.
Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope
you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this
book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really
like it when you do; they value your opinions too.
So well thought out and even the sensitive mater of self
harm problems was handled well. Speaking of which there
are issues of self harm in this book. So if you have issues
dealing with reading things of this nature. This may not be
the book for you.
That being said here is some information the author and
I would like you to know. If you or someone you know is
harming themselves, please don't keep quiet. Keeping that
kind of secret doesn't help you or those you care about. Seek
help. Talk with a counselor or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
They are there to help.
Now this book is about Hope. Well that kind of hope to, but
the main characters name is Hope as well. And she has just
landed an internship with the rock band Darkest Days. The
one with the infamous twin Damon and Ian or Damian as
everyone calls them. Or almost everyone that is until Hope.
She sees Ian the real Ian. And she likes him not his twin.
I cannot balm her after reading this book. Damon is wild
thinks he is god’s gift. Oh and he even tries to slip her up.
Trying to pretend he is Ian. But he could never do that, she
is friends with Ian and maybe more than a fling is going on.
But they will never know unless they open up with each
other. Thank goodness Hope has her sister Faith to talk to
and help her when she needs her. She is there to help Hope
when she unsure of how to get a friend the help needed.
But man that twist at the end was great. I loved the hell out
of that epilogue.
Now before I ruin this for you I will leave off here. I hope
you enjoy this book as much as I did. If you do like this
book, please consider leaving a review. The Authors really
like it when you do; they value your opinions too.
April 15, 2019
Goos read
Ian and Damon are twins, which prompts people to call them Damian. Their identities are so intertwined that no one can easily tell them apart, so most people don't try to.
Imagine their surprise when an intern on their crew can tell them apart without issue.
That intern, Hope, becomes a new fascination for. Ian and he begins seeking her out, eventually turning things into a "fling."
The book does a very good job of demonstrating Ian's struggle with his identity, independence, and overcoming his demons. My heart really went out to him.
Very good read that touches on some very serious topics.
Ian and Damon are twins, which prompts people to call them Damian. Their identities are so intertwined that no one can easily tell them apart, so most people don't try to.
Imagine their surprise when an intern on their crew can tell them apart without issue.
That intern, Hope, becomes a new fascination for. Ian and he begins seeking her out, eventually turning things into a "fling."
The book does a very good job of demonstrating Ian's struggle with his identity, independence, and overcoming his demons. My heart really went out to him.
Very good read that touches on some very serious topics.
March 5, 2023
Damon and Ian are twins and become one entity within the band. They do everything the same, from what they wear to the riffs they play on their guitars. Ian is surprised when an intern named Hope can tell the difference between them and is someone he is totally interested in. Him and brother try to trick her, but she can thru it. Hope is just trying to do an exceptional job as an intern, in hopes she will be given an opportunity within the company later. Their story is engaging and keeps you glue to the pages until the end. Love the unexpected surprise at the end. I definitely enjoyed this story and can’t wait until the next one in the series.
October 27, 2017
I fell hard for Ian! And I ached for him. I wanted to wrap him up in a huge hug and not let go. To battle those demons! And Hope's strength and resolve to help him see his self worth- took guts. So many surprises in this one. So... does everyone in the band have a secret they aren't telling their bandmates? Just shows, you can be close to someone, see them constantly and still not know every facet of their life. What's on the table next?
I had received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review
I had received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review
May 20, 2018
Intern, Hope, is drawn to one of the twin guitarists in rock band Darkest Days. Incidentally, Hope is one of the few people who can tell Ian and Damon apart...aka 'Damian'. Hope is very perceptive and Ian starts to pursue the intern who sees him as an individual. Soon the pair become hot and heavy and things seem to be going well...except...Ian has a huge secret. Will Hope and Ian survive the secrets? Quick read with a nice HEA. Can't wait to read about Damon...
November 1, 2018
Hurt and heartbreak
Ian Drake one half of “Damian” with his twin brother Damon in the rock band “Darkest Days has a terrible secret.
Hope is an intern for Etude Entertainment and has caught his eye. She sees him as Ian not “Damian” and no one else does.
Come along on a heartbreaking but romantic story of hurt, betrayal and gaining trust again.
I really liked this book with a story of cutting and healing.
Ian Drake one half of “Damian” with his twin brother Damon in the rock band “Darkest Days has a terrible secret.
Hope is an intern for Etude Entertainment and has caught his eye. She sees him as Ian not “Damian” and no one else does.
Come along on a heartbreaking but romantic story of hurt, betrayal and gaining trust again.
I really liked this book with a story of cutting and healing.
August 26, 2019
Rockstar
This book touches on a very real issue, and it shows everyone has secrets. Some are a bit deeper than others, but the fear of the secrets being discovered is the same. Ian has always been connected with his twin brother Damon, but yet he's his own person. Then he meets Hope, whom can actually tell the twins apart. Hope and Ian help each other, and their story is well worth the read.
This book touches on a very real issue, and it shows everyone has secrets. Some are a bit deeper than others, but the fear of the secrets being discovered is the same. Ian has always been connected with his twin brother Damon, but yet he's his own person. Then he meets Hope, whom can actually tell the twins apart. Hope and Ian help each other, and their story is well worth the read.
December 14, 2019
I loved this story and I couldn’t put it down. This story is a little dark but when he meets Hope he just can’t keep hiding his secret. They have wonderful chemistry and they fall in love and honestly this story is just beautiful. I gave it five stars and if you follow my reviews you know it’s something I rarely do. I recommend this book highly.
March 19, 2021
Again, a great book in the series; loved the interaction between Ian and Hope, they helped each other get over a painful past, their falling in love story was so good. The little surprise at the end was hilarious, Damon never saw that coming, so good when you think back over certain events in the book.
Heading over to book 3 now!
Heading over to book 3 now!
July 8, 2021
Dark Pain meets Fear of Rejection
Sometimes I wonder how these people in these books actually make things work. So much heartache and so much insecurity but they always doing these books. The author touched on a very sensitive and delicate subject. She did it with grace and understanding. I had to deal with this with my daughter when she was a teenager.
Sometimes I wonder how these people in these books actually make things work. So much heartache and so much insecurity but they always doing these books. The author touched on a very sensitive and delicate subject. She did it with grace and understanding. I had to deal with this with my daughter when she was a teenager.
January 27, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Amazing story, intense, heart wrenching. Ian has a secret. Hope is learning to trust and love again. Ian and Hope have great chemistry. I love the characters in this series. Looking forward to the next book.
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