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Replay #0.5

Rock Bottom

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Meet the Band with this exclusive Replay Introduction: Rock Bottom. Grab it free on Instafreebie!

Downward Spiral— a band with a handful of platinum records, and almost no hope of making it. Meet Lincoln, Benji, Lando, and Jude— the hottest rock stars of the decade, who’ve just about hit rock bottom. Don’t miss their full stories in the upcoming Replay series!

****This short story contains a depiction of self-harm ****

27 pages, ebook

First published April 15, 2018

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K.M. Neuhold

100 books3,304 followers
K.M.Neuhold has long since been a romance junkie. When she’s not writing she’s reading or spending time snuggling with her husky or her husband. She fell in love with M/M romance last year and hasn’t been able to turn back. There’s nothing she loves more than love in all its forms.

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Profile Image for Meags.
2,487 reviews698 followers
October 30, 2018
3 Stars

In just 27 pages this series prequel did it’s job nicely, introducing me to each of the members of troubled rock band Downward Spiral and hinting at all the potential romantic pairings to come.

I’m certainly intrigued enough by this brief intro and all the characters personal plights to want to read more.
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4,002 reviews439 followers
October 30, 2018
Short intro to the series gives a great insight into each of the four band members the longer books will be featuring.

There's a trigger warning which is worth bearing in mind and not all is rosy in the rock world.
Profile Image for Wendy Moore.
1,332 reviews11 followers
June 7, 2018
A great introduction to a new series. Looking forward to this series!!
Profile Image for Saimi Vasquez.
1,961 reviews95 followers
May 9, 2020
Una historia corta con todos los integrantes de la banda, justo la ultima semana de la gira antes de las vacaciones del grupo.
Vemos el estado de animo de cada uno justo antes de comenzar sus historias.
No añade mucho al resto de los libros, pero es un guiño a como se sentian en su vida y los que los llevo a casi separarse, e intentar reencontrarse consigo mismos.
632 reviews6 followers
July 11, 2018
Loved the quick insight into all the band members
Profile Image for Denise GremoryKohta.
4,260 reviews7 followers
September 2, 2018
What a great teaser start to a series. I am already thinking on the stories and how they will go. Only thing is I don’t know all the twists and spins the author will add to them.
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2,163 reviews1 follower
September 8, 2018
Great little read to showcase what is to come. Enjoyable and Entertaining looking forward to all the guys stories.
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1,678 reviews
June 5, 2024
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Lots and lots and lots of binge-reading in my near future. Next up is K.M. Neuhold's Replay series. It starts with (the prequel): "Rock Bottom."
["Downward Spiral— a band with a handful of platinum records, and almost no hope of making it. Meet Lincoln, Benji, Lando, and Jude— the hottest rock stars of the decade, who’ve just about hit rock bottom."]

Downward Spiral was first introduced in the Heathens Ink series (the fifth book "Inked In Vegas") when all of the Heathens went to their concert and got asked to go backstage. They became friends, and the guys from Heathens ended up tattooing the guys from Downward Spiral.

And this is so I don't get confused myself: Lincoln is the singer and he self-harms/is suicidal after some yet-to-be-named incident/person; Benji plays keyboard, is basically sunshine, and is crushing on best friend's twin; Lando writes songs and plays bass, and he's pining after weekend-night-stand; and Jude plays the drums and he does drugs/is self-destructive after a shitty childhood traumatized him.

After reading this short story, I'm now even more excited about reading this series! I can't wait for everyone to get their happily ever afters. Because right now, it seems as if those HEAs are very (very, very) far away (this is going to be a dark and twisty and emotional one, folks; buckle up).

Trigger Warnings: self-harm, drug use, suicidal tendencies, ect

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1,578 reviews1 follower
February 13, 2021
This is a prequel which introduces the reader to each member of the band Downward Spiral. This is a band in crisis with each member falling apart in their own way. This short story sets the scene nicely and gives the reader a glimpse into the drama and conflict that will happen in each of the subsequent books.
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2,598 reviews6 followers
January 11, 2022
**********Contains Spoilers**********

I really enjoyed the prequel novella to the Replay Series and getting to know each of the members of the band Downward Spiral, their struggles and their love interests that will feature in each of their full length books. I’d definitely recommend this book, series and author to everyone.
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1,339 reviews173 followers
February 28, 2022
Sex, drugs, rock & roll.... this is a brief glimpse into the lives of a band on the verge of self-destruction. Each short chapter peeks at each band member, and its manager.
There is mention of drug/substance use/abuse, self-harm, etc... sensitive readers beware.
Profile Image for Alex (HEABookNerd).
2,451 reviews
December 21, 2023
ROCK BOTTOM is just a quick introduction to the band members of DOWNWARD SPIRAL and doesn't include any romance yet. I liked getting to meet each of the guys and I can already tell this series is going to be emotional so I'm really looking forward to reading it!
745 reviews
November 26, 2018
Brief introduction to the band Downward Spiral. Glad it was free to read.
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1,494 reviews6 followers
April 1, 2019
A brilliant short, brief introduction to the members of "Downward Spiral" and what is obviously going to be another amazing series by this author!!
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2,699 reviews3 followers
July 27, 2019
3.5 stars--Sounds promising!
Profile Image for Jenn (not Lily).
4,806 reviews27 followers
September 17, 2019
Good snapshot of the characters before the series begins -- they're all a massive train wreck. Can't wait to see how they each pull out of the dive!
Profile Image for Cara.
1,752 reviews
January 30, 2021

An intriguing start to a new series. Although it seems a little dark and depressing, I love this author and look forward to a new journey with her.
Profile Image for Ken Cook.
1,578 reviews6 followers
May 30, 2022
Five "tracks" introducing the manager and members of a rock band Downward Spiral. Very brief prequel to a series. Not really enough to make it interesting enough to pursue.
Profile Image for Erth.
4,629 reviews
December 19, 2023
Looks like a great series ahead. Can't wait!
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