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The Bloodfeather Promise
He doesn’t remember.
She can’t forget.
This is gonna get messy…
Greyson~
Like a pretty feather, Emerson Jane Banner drifts into my bed the very night I quit my band. Her kisses are a sweet drug, soothing my hurt away. I don’t even know her name when she slips out the next morning. Months later, our paths cross unexpectedly. I’m clean. Sober. And yeah, maybe I don’t remember her, but she’s my newest addiction.
I make myself a promise. I won’t let her get away this time...
Emerson~
Greyson Finch shattered my innocence, showed me desire, then kicked me out of his hotel room. Our paths should never cross after that night but somehow, he finds me. Here’s the problem. He doesn't remember me. Doesn’t remember our kisses. Or how he made me beg for each one. And maybe I hate him, but I’ll use this arrogant rockstar like he once used me.
I make myself a promise. I won’t let him break my heart again.
She can’t forget.
This is gonna get messy…
Greyson~
Like a pretty feather, Emerson Jane Banner drifts into my bed the very night I quit my band. Her kisses are a sweet drug, soothing my hurt away. I don’t even know her name when she slips out the next morning. Months later, our paths cross unexpectedly. I’m clean. Sober. And yeah, maybe I don’t remember her, but she’s my newest addiction.
I make myself a promise. I won’t let her get away this time...
Emerson~
Greyson Finch shattered my innocence, showed me desire, then kicked me out of his hotel room. Our paths should never cross after that night but somehow, he finds me. Here’s the problem. He doesn't remember me. Doesn’t remember our kisses. Or how he made me beg for each one. And maybe I hate him, but I’ll use this arrogant rockstar like he once used me.
I make myself a promise. I won’t let him break my heart again.
- GenresRomance
288 pages, Paperback
Published June 8, 2019
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April Moran
15 books281 followersApril enjoys writing both historical and contemporary/dark romance with a generous splash of heat. When not penning tales of passion, she enjoys traveling with her husband, attending rock concerts with friends, and time spent with family. Brainstorming new storylines is best done while riding her horse or during long walks with her German Shepherd. A tumbler of good whiskey helps tie all the details together and brings her characters to life.
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May 6, 2020
4 1/2 stars ⭐️! KU
This is the first in a new series about a rock band called Seven Seconds. I like the premise and the secondary characters. The MC’s in this book are Greyson and Emerson. Greyson is an egomaniac manwhore guitarist and addict. Emerson is a beautiful virgin who gives it up for Greyson because she’s “always loved him”. I would say she had a crush more than loved, but whatever.
Greyson
Emerson
This is a second chance romance with plenty of angst. I love April Moran’s style of writing, though I did find a few typos. The book flowed really well and was steamy. Loved that she mentioned Highly Suspect, one of my fave bands who, I coincidentally thought of when I first started reading about Seven Seconds. Loved the backstory to the band name, too! Clever!
Emerson is so selfless as to almost be unbelievable. Greyson is a jerk, but he’s not all bad. He overcomes a lot in this book. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
This is the first in a new series about a rock band called Seven Seconds. I like the premise and the secondary characters. The MC’s in this book are Greyson and Emerson. Greyson is an egomaniac manwhore guitarist and addict. Emerson is a beautiful virgin who gives it up for Greyson because she’s “always loved him”. I would say she had a crush more than loved, but whatever.
Greyson
Emerson
This is a second chance romance with plenty of angst. I love April Moran’s style of writing, though I did find a few typos. The book flowed really well and was steamy. Loved that she mentioned Highly Suspect, one of my fave bands who, I coincidentally thought of when I first started reading about Seven Seconds. Loved the backstory to the band name, too! Clever!
Emerson is so selfless as to almost be unbelievable. Greyson is a jerk, but he’s not all bad. He overcomes a lot in this book. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2021
Emerson and Greyson! They are fated to be together!!
This is my first contemporary romance by April Moran and I loved it, I usually read her historical romance books. And, her historical books are amazing a well. I bought the from Amazon Kindle the first two books.
Emerson, oh my goodness I loved her character, even if she was a bit naive. But then she did have a really hard crush on the gorgeous rock star Greyson. On the night she meets him, he is struck by her good looks and defiant nature. She is a challenge for him and he invites her to his hotel.
A few months later Emerson is in her hometown, a quaint tourist attraction in Florida. She has her own business and still recovering from a broken heart. She and her best friends go to the beach and she is being watched by the mystery owner of a beautiful estate on the beach.
Greyson has been through alot of personal tragedy and he abused drugs, alcohol and women. His retreat to the same town as Emerson is a coincidence.
This is such an addictive, emotional beautiful storyline, and then with the significance of her blood feather tattoo, to so many secrets finally revealed to Grey. I just could not get enough of Emerson and Greyson, fate gave him a second chance with her and I was just so happy for them! I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading Book Two Dylan's story.
This is my first contemporary romance by April Moran and I loved it, I usually read her historical romance books. And, her historical books are amazing a well. I bought the from Amazon Kindle the first two books.
Emerson, oh my goodness I loved her character, even if she was a bit naive. But then she did have a really hard crush on the gorgeous rock star Greyson. On the night she meets him, he is struck by her good looks and defiant nature. She is a challenge for him and he invites her to his hotel.
A few months later Emerson is in her hometown, a quaint tourist attraction in Florida. She has her own business and still recovering from a broken heart. She and her best friends go to the beach and she is being watched by the mystery owner of a beautiful estate on the beach.
Greyson has been through alot of personal tragedy and he abused drugs, alcohol and women. His retreat to the same town as Emerson is a coincidence.
This is such an addictive, emotional beautiful storyline, and then with the significance of her blood feather tattoo, to so many secrets finally revealed to Grey. I just could not get enough of Emerson and Greyson, fate gave him a second chance with her and I was just so happy for them! I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading Book Two Dylan's story.
October 15, 2023
I didn’t finish this book but the H was a complete ass. He sleeps around, uses no condom with other woman. Yuck. This after taking the h’s virginity.
Of course, the h doesn’t sleep around. She’s still thinking of him. Gross.
Of course, the h doesn’t sleep around. She’s still thinking of him. Gross.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise ARC Review
4.5 Stars
For the love of rock and everything hot this book introduces you to Greyson Finch. Grey doesn’t do love. He’s a rock god and gets what he wants and whoever he wants or so he believes. He’s cocky,arrogant, and a total hot mess that is until he comes across Emerson Jane Banner. Emerson is sweet, smart, sexy, and dangerous. The problem is when they first meet Greyson was so messed up he doesn’t even remember Emerson, but she remembers that unforgettable night and the hurt he left her with. Greyson’s in a downward spiral and needs time away to get his mind back into the music and less into the drugs,alcohol, and women. He ends up in Sea Cove where he sees and becomes fascinated with Emerson. The need and chemistry between these two is unreal. I loved the characters and the sensual moments it all left me wanting more. At first I will admit I despised Greyson but soon in time fell in love with him. Emerson was delightful and I could feel her turmoil and confusion in if she should get involved with Grey or not. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to read more about the other characters especially Dylan. *Also I absolutely loved the playlist for this book. Some bands I have listened to. Others I haven’t heard of until now and I’m happy to say I’m a fan of a few more bands.
4.5 Stars
For the love of rock and everything hot this book introduces you to Greyson Finch. Grey doesn’t do love. He’s a rock god and gets what he wants and whoever he wants or so he believes. He’s cocky,arrogant, and a total hot mess that is until he comes across Emerson Jane Banner. Emerson is sweet, smart, sexy, and dangerous. The problem is when they first meet Greyson was so messed up he doesn’t even remember Emerson, but she remembers that unforgettable night and the hurt he left her with. Greyson’s in a downward spiral and needs time away to get his mind back into the music and less into the drugs,alcohol, and women. He ends up in Sea Cove where he sees and becomes fascinated with Emerson. The need and chemistry between these two is unreal. I loved the characters and the sensual moments it all left me wanting more. At first I will admit I despised Greyson but soon in time fell in love with him. Emerson was delightful and I could feel her turmoil and confusion in if she should get involved with Grey or not. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to read more about the other characters especially Dylan. *Also I absolutely loved the playlist for this book. Some bands I have listened to. Others I haven’t heard of until now and I’m happy to say I’m a fan of a few more bands.
August 12, 2025
Love rockstar romances? This one delivers!! The emotions, the trauma, the yearning and healing... I ate it all up! You can't help but feel for Greyson and Emerson throughout their journey (even if you kind of hate Greyson at first). Their story is a beautiful mess that gives you hope for forever.
June 16, 2019
🌟🌟🌟 He can't remember his Cinder-effing-rella. 🌟🌟🌟
Grayson Finch is on his way to rock bottom in the most catastrophic of ways, and even though the others in his band are almost as badly behaved, they don’t want to go down with him. Groupies fight dirty to get dirty with him and he’ll let the winner service him publicly. After all, Seven Seconds are the new big thing, and they’ve been given a free pass in debauched behaviour, hell, it’s almost expected of them, but, Grayson has lost it. Booze, drugs and sex feature more highly on his list than producing any kind of quality music, and when one night he is absolutely out of control, his band manager sees something in Emerson, Grayson’s newest fixation, he begs her to go home with him. For Emerson, it was a dream come true, until Greyson the next morning he was a total pig. Truly, his character was someone I absolutely couldn’t like.
Emerson was tired of living on the safe side of life. She’d had a bad few months, and was encouraged to have that one night where she acted out of character. But, it didn’t end well for her. After a heady night with the rocker she’d crushed on for years, she thought she’d be prepared for the next morning. Nope. It was so much worse. 15 months later, she’s living her life at home again, when that man walks into her bookstore and refuses to leave her alone. He didn’t remember her, or the way he’d treated her. There was something about her, that had him fixated, and she became his newest addiction.
For me, this book from April Moran is the epitome of why I read romance, especially Rocker romances. It’s a simple recipe, uncomplicated, but absolutely full flavoured. The descriptive writing had me visualising every moment from the debauchery happening under the table at a dive bar, through to Sea Cove where Greyson is trying to make headway with a very reticent Emerson. There’s something about her that he can’t let go of, even while he is trying to interpret a foggy memory of a night 15 months ago. It was a night that changed him and was the catalyst for the band, tired of his drug fuelled behaviour, to shove his @r$e into rehab.
Told in my favourite dual POV, the story isn’t all out there from the get go and told in a linear fashion. There is a 15 month gap, representing Grayson’s’ lost memories, subsequent behaviour and rehab, and Emerson expands the picture as she reveals to us what happened that night between them. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I wanted to find out their story, even as I didn’t want it to end.
April Moran is a new to me author, but, she’s given an indication that Dylan’s story will be up next, and I know that I will be waiting. 4.5 Stars.
Grayson Finch is on his way to rock bottom in the most catastrophic of ways, and even though the others in his band are almost as badly behaved, they don’t want to go down with him. Groupies fight dirty to get dirty with him and he’ll let the winner service him publicly. After all, Seven Seconds are the new big thing, and they’ve been given a free pass in debauched behaviour, hell, it’s almost expected of them, but, Grayson has lost it. Booze, drugs and sex feature more highly on his list than producing any kind of quality music, and when one night he is absolutely out of control, his band manager sees something in Emerson, Grayson’s newest fixation, he begs her to go home with him. For Emerson, it was a dream come true, until Greyson the next morning he was a total pig. Truly, his character was someone I absolutely couldn’t like.
Emerson was tired of living on the safe side of life. She’d had a bad few months, and was encouraged to have that one night where she acted out of character. But, it didn’t end well for her. After a heady night with the rocker she’d crushed on for years, she thought she’d be prepared for the next morning. Nope. It was so much worse. 15 months later, she’s living her life at home again, when that man walks into her bookstore and refuses to leave her alone. He didn’t remember her, or the way he’d treated her. There was something about her, that had him fixated, and she became his newest addiction.
For me, this book from April Moran is the epitome of why I read romance, especially Rocker romances. It’s a simple recipe, uncomplicated, but absolutely full flavoured. The descriptive writing had me visualising every moment from the debauchery happening under the table at a dive bar, through to Sea Cove where Greyson is trying to make headway with a very reticent Emerson. There’s something about her that he can’t let go of, even while he is trying to interpret a foggy memory of a night 15 months ago. It was a night that changed him and was the catalyst for the band, tired of his drug fuelled behaviour, to shove his @r$e into rehab.
Told in my favourite dual POV, the story isn’t all out there from the get go and told in a linear fashion. There is a 15 month gap, representing Grayson’s’ lost memories, subsequent behaviour and rehab, and Emerson expands the picture as she reveals to us what happened that night between them. I absolutely enjoyed this book, and I wanted to find out their story, even as I didn’t want it to end.
April Moran is a new to me author, but, she’s given an indication that Dylan’s story will be up next, and I know that I will be waiting. 4.5 Stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 8, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise ARC Review
4.5 Stars
For the love of rock and everything hot this book introduces you to Greyson Finch. Grey doesn’t do love. He’s a rock god and gets what he wants and whoever he wants or so he believes. He’s cocky,arrogant, and a total hot mess that is until he comes across Emerson Jane Banner. Emerson is sweet, smart, sexy, and dangerous. The problem is when they first meet Greyson was so messed up he doesn’t even remember Emerson, but she remembers that unforgettable night and the hurt he left her with. Greyson’s in a downward spiral and needs time away to get his mind back into the music and less into the drugs,alcohol, and women. He ends up in Sea Cove where he sees and becomes fascinated with Emerson. The need and chemistry between these two is unreal. I loved the characters and the sensual moments it all left me wanting more. At first I will admit I despised Greyson but soon in time fell in love with him. Emerson was delightful and I could feel her turmoil and confusion in if she should get involved with Grey or not. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to read more about the other characters especially Dylan. *Also I absolutely loved the playlist for this book. Some bands I have listened to. Others I haven’t heard of until now and I’m happy to say I’m a fan of a few more bands.
4.5 Stars
For the love of rock and everything hot this book introduces you to Greyson Finch. Grey doesn’t do love. He’s a rock god and gets what he wants and whoever he wants or so he believes. He’s cocky,arrogant, and a total hot mess that is until he comes across Emerson Jane Banner. Emerson is sweet, smart, sexy, and dangerous. The problem is when they first meet Greyson was so messed up he doesn’t even remember Emerson, but she remembers that unforgettable night and the hurt he left her with. Greyson’s in a downward spiral and needs time away to get his mind back into the music and less into the drugs,alcohol, and women. He ends up in Sea Cove where he sees and becomes fascinated with Emerson. The need and chemistry between these two is unreal. I loved the characters and the sensual moments it all left me wanting more. At first I will admit I despised Greyson but soon in time fell in love with him. Emerson was delightful and I could feel her turmoil and confusion in if she should get involved with Grey or not. I can’t wait to read the next book in this series to read more about the other characters especially Dylan. *Also I absolutely loved the playlist for this book. Some bands I have listened to. Others I haven’t heard of until now and I’m happy to say I’m a fan of a few more bands.
June 8, 2019
Speechless
Once again, I am taken on an emotional ride of ups and downs. April Moran has ripped my heart out and put it back together again. As with the Duke from her Taming the Duke, I hated Greyson Finch only to be led down a road of twisted, and emotional turmoil to love him and want to keep him for myself.
Throughout this book I found myself with my hand on my heart more than once. I’ve even messaged April telling her how much I didn’t want to turn the page because I was fearful of the next downward plunge into emotion that was waiting for me.
This writer, this woman, has a way with words making her one of the finest wordsmiths I’ve ever read. I am proud to call her my friend, and I am so proud that she has accomplished such great works of art.
This book will not disappoint you in any way. She never disappoints me with her talent.
Once again, I am taken on an emotional ride of ups and downs. April Moran has ripped my heart out and put it back together again. As with the Duke from her Taming the Duke, I hated Greyson Finch only to be led down a road of twisted, and emotional turmoil to love him and want to keep him for myself.
Throughout this book I found myself with my hand on my heart more than once. I’ve even messaged April telling her how much I didn’t want to turn the page because I was fearful of the next downward plunge into emotion that was waiting for me.
This writer, this woman, has a way with words making her one of the finest wordsmiths I’ve ever read. I am proud to call her my friend, and I am so proud that she has accomplished such great works of art.
This book will not disappoint you in any way. She never disappoints me with her talent.
June 8, 2019
April Moran is one of my favourite authors, this is the third book I’ve read of hers & all of them I’ve tired to read in one sitting because they’re so good.
The others are historical romances so this is the first contemporary romance. As with her other books I love the way she uses such descriptive language to draw you into each scene & each moment. The book goes between the point of view of the H & H, Greyson & Emerson which I liked because you get a good idea of how each of them is feeling throughout.
Will he remember her?? Will he sort himself out enough to deserve her? Will she trust the stereotypical rockstar who’s certainly been living on the dark side?
You will really enjoy this book... that’s a promise!
No cliffhanger
The others are historical romances so this is the first contemporary romance. As with her other books I love the way she uses such descriptive language to draw you into each scene & each moment. The book goes between the point of view of the H & H, Greyson & Emerson which I liked because you get a good idea of how each of them is feeling throughout.
Will he remember her?? Will he sort himself out enough to deserve her? Will she trust the stereotypical rockstar who’s certainly been living on the dark side?
You will really enjoy this book... that’s a promise!
No cliffhanger
June 9, 2019
This book steers you right into the world of rock & roll. You dive right into the drugs, alcohol, sex, angst, cocky arrogance and pure genious that is Greyson Finch. Then he meets Emerson, only to forget her as easily as he met her. Emerson is everything Greyson is not. And when they meet again, he can't forget her.
I love how this book is written. As it careens between present and past it takes you on a rollercoaster ride that pulls you in effortlessly and makes it an unstoppable read. The author's knowledge of rock & roll and her attention to detail should be noted. The characcters as well written and the settings well described. A thoroughly engrossing read. I highly recommend
I love how this book is written. As it careens between present and past it takes you on a rollercoaster ride that pulls you in effortlessly and makes it an unstoppable read. The author's knowledge of rock & roll and her attention to detail should be noted. The characcters as well written and the settings well described. A thoroughly engrossing read. I highly recommend
August 25, 2019
April Moran veers in a different direction from her first two novels and gives her readers a rock and roll love story that enamoured me from the gritty prologue to the spicy epilogue.
From coast to coast, the contrast between the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood and the serene beach town of Sea Cove in the Florida panhandle provides a captivating backdrop for Greyson and Emerson as they discover a love that binds them together in ways they never expected.
Moran definitely delivers her characteristic passionate love scenes in this contemporary romance, but she also writes a darn good storyline.
An added bonus … a superb Playlist for the book! This book rocks!
From coast to coast, the contrast between the famed Sunset Strip in West Hollywood and the serene beach town of Sea Cove in the Florida panhandle provides a captivating backdrop for Greyson and Emerson as they discover a love that binds them together in ways they never expected.
Moran definitely delivers her characteristic passionate love scenes in this contemporary romance, but she also writes a darn good storyline.
An added bonus … a superb Playlist for the book! This book rocks!
August 3, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise is book one in the Seven Seconds series by April Moran. This tumultuous display is a must read for the lover of a captivating story. I loved the uniqueness of each character, how they all blended together but kept their individuality. It was a poignant foray into a topsy turvy relationship between Graysen and Emerson. Their personalities were complex simplicity. It was a true delight to read this story and I cannot wait for more from this author now that I know the talent that is exhibited. 5 stars.
June 12, 2019
I liked this book. I found that I couldn’t put it down because I wanted to find out what was going to happen next. I liked that throughout the book the author would go back in time to tell a little bit more of what happened that night building up to the “sh*t-show”. For me, this is what sets this book apart from other similar books I have read. I highlighted a few lines that I thought were interesting and one that made me laugh out loud. All in all a good book!
June 14, 2019
Well this started off to be one of those books that you know you have read playboy rocker meets up with someone and things change well this is not like anything Ive read. It does have some stuff in it that your like wow and oh dear, but for the most part I wanted to know what was going to happen when I turned the next page. Great way with words and making us feel what was going on.
July 17, 2019
4 .2 stars
I wasn't expecting the angst that this book had. Beautiful and at times heartbreaking. The author did a good job creating characters that made me feel and that got me invested in the story.
I did want more in regards to Greyson coming to grips with everything regarding Alex, Jessica, and Dylan. I also wanted him to grovel a bit more.
I wasn't expecting the angst that this book had. Beautiful and at times heartbreaking. The author did a good job creating characters that made me feel and that got me invested in the story.
I did want more in regards to Greyson coming to grips with everything regarding Alex, Jessica, and Dylan. I also wanted him to grovel a bit more.
June 15, 2019
Took alittle to get into, but once you do it is a good story
December 6, 2021
The Rockstar read you've been waiting for
This book. It's lush. It's black lace lingerie and silk against your skin. It's midnight. Rich wine. Warm breezes. Smoke. Dirty promises whispered against your ear. It's pain and loss. And it's love and renewal.
This delicious rockstar romance is The Bloodfeather Promise, Book One in April Moran's Seven Seconds Series.
Greyson Carter Finch is the lead guitarist and the band, Seven Seconds, creator. Living the rockstar lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock and roll, has brought him to the brink of destruction. But it was betrayal that sent him over the edge.
One night, one gig, one woman tears the fragile bonds of the group apart.
One woman, Emerson Jane Banner, selected to party with the band after the show, brings the lead guitarist and bands lead singer to blows. And Greyson to his knees.
One night. A precious gift. Then Emerson was cast aside like a fast food wrapper, used, unwanted. Until he came back into her life.
Greyson and Emerson's story is a love story in the tradition of the great love stories. Those great love stories show the growth of the characters, their flaws, their struggles. The triumphs as well as the failures. That is what makes this emotionally dark romance fulfilling.
April Moran writes some of the best male heros I've read. Don't get me wrong, Emerson has her time to shine in the sun, but, it's Greyson that fuels this story. Moran crafts Greyson with a deft hand. He's multidimensional, both his strength and weaknesses are showcased. Moran has a habit of the character writing her chapter intros, they showcase the inner thoughts, where they are emotionally at that point in the story. This technique is used to dazzling effect. Greyson's growth and recovery are a work in progress throughout the book. His triumphs are yours, as are his losses, his pain. It's brilliant.
Frankly, I didn't want this book to end. I could read the story of Grey and Emerson's life for years to come. Like those classics I love to reread, The Bloodfeather Promise will now be thrown into the mix for when I'm looking for a love story with a certain something.
One last note, make sure to listen to the Spotify Playlist curated by Moran to go with this book. It's the perfect accompaniment.
This book. It's lush. It's black lace lingerie and silk against your skin. It's midnight. Rich wine. Warm breezes. Smoke. Dirty promises whispered against your ear. It's pain and loss. And it's love and renewal.
This delicious rockstar romance is The Bloodfeather Promise, Book One in April Moran's Seven Seconds Series.
Greyson Carter Finch is the lead guitarist and the band, Seven Seconds, creator. Living the rockstar lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock and roll, has brought him to the brink of destruction. But it was betrayal that sent him over the edge.
One night, one gig, one woman tears the fragile bonds of the group apart.
One woman, Emerson Jane Banner, selected to party with the band after the show, brings the lead guitarist and bands lead singer to blows. And Greyson to his knees.
One night. A precious gift. Then Emerson was cast aside like a fast food wrapper, used, unwanted. Until he came back into her life.
Greyson and Emerson's story is a love story in the tradition of the great love stories. Those great love stories show the growth of the characters, their flaws, their struggles. The triumphs as well as the failures. That is what makes this emotionally dark romance fulfilling.
April Moran writes some of the best male heros I've read. Don't get me wrong, Emerson has her time to shine in the sun, but, it's Greyson that fuels this story. Moran crafts Greyson with a deft hand. He's multidimensional, both his strength and weaknesses are showcased. Moran has a habit of the character writing her chapter intros, they showcase the inner thoughts, where they are emotionally at that point in the story. This technique is used to dazzling effect. Greyson's growth and recovery are a work in progress throughout the book. His triumphs are yours, as are his losses, his pain. It's brilliant.
Frankly, I didn't want this book to end. I could read the story of Grey and Emerson's life for years to come. Like those classics I love to reread, The Bloodfeather Promise will now be thrown into the mix for when I'm looking for a love story with a certain something.
One last note, make sure to listen to the Spotify Playlist curated by Moran to go with this book. It's the perfect accompaniment.
October 29, 2023
I received this book in return for an honest review. I loved this book, it’s a great read about personal growth and redemption alongside the rock music scene. I am on now on the lookout for a follow up book. Thank you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 24, 2024
DNF @29%- Meh
November 8, 2021
This story starting off the Seven Seconds Novel series is so amazing! It had me gripped from page one! I haven't been able to put it down! I've begun dipping into contemporary romances lately, and when I saw this suggested book from Amazon and realized it was from April Moran I grabbed it!
Greyson is completely lost! He's high on drugs, alcohol, and God knows what else when he meets Emerson! Only he never knows her name. Only that she slipped away from him after their night together.. 15 months later and he meets her again! Only he doesn't know it's her! They date, get to know each other for 3 months. Until band mates show up unannounced and everything gets brought to his attention.. Through their heartache and misunderstanding Greyson finally comes to terms with all his hurt, anger, and his friendship with his friend! Absolutely loved this romance! April did such an amazing job with it!😍🙌
Greyson is completely lost! He's high on drugs, alcohol, and God knows what else when he meets Emerson! Only he never knows her name. Only that she slipped away from him after their night together.. 15 months later and he meets her again! Only he doesn't know it's her! They date, get to know each other for 3 months. Until band mates show up unannounced and everything gets brought to his attention.. Through their heartache and misunderstanding Greyson finally comes to terms with all his hurt, anger, and his friendship with his friend! Absolutely loved this romance! April did such an amazing job with it!😍🙌
August 20, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise
I wasn't sure about this book at first, but after a bit, I was enchanted and did not want to put it down. This is my first time reading April Moran, but I will be adding her to my list of must read authors. Greyson is a rockstar, and as such has the ego and addictions that go with it. He also has been more out of control since his brother passed away. Emerson is in love with Greyson, and one night has a chance to meet him. She decides to go against her normal self and enjoy the evening and try to forget all the bad that has happened in her life. Greyson and her share a hot, steamy, sexy night, and he seems enchanted with her, until he gets a phone call. He tells her to leave, so she does...but he really wanted to spend more time with her. He remembers her smell and taste and dreams about her. Emerson is heartbroken, but moves on. Greyson buys a house and moves to the small town Emerson lives and works in. He sees her and is enamored of her...and eventually addicted to her. He calls her Feather, which was a nickname he called her the night they were together. Perhaps subconsciously he knew it was the girl he had been looking for. Did fate bring them together? Will Emerson tell him they have met before? Will they end up together? Or will their pasts tear them apart? You really need to read to find out. This book has lots of up and down moments, and you don't know what's next. I loved the ending, and how advice given in a not so great moment, was taken. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series, which I believe may be about Dylan. Hoping to learn more about Emerson and Greyson as well.
I wasn't sure about this book at first, but after a bit, I was enchanted and did not want to put it down. This is my first time reading April Moran, but I will be adding her to my list of must read authors. Greyson is a rockstar, and as such has the ego and addictions that go with it. He also has been more out of control since his brother passed away. Emerson is in love with Greyson, and one night has a chance to meet him. She decides to go against her normal self and enjoy the evening and try to forget all the bad that has happened in her life. Greyson and her share a hot, steamy, sexy night, and he seems enchanted with her, until he gets a phone call. He tells her to leave, so she does...but he really wanted to spend more time with her. He remembers her smell and taste and dreams about her. Emerson is heartbroken, but moves on. Greyson buys a house and moves to the small town Emerson lives and works in. He sees her and is enamored of her...and eventually addicted to her. He calls her Feather, which was a nickname he called her the night they were together. Perhaps subconsciously he knew it was the girl he had been looking for. Did fate bring them together? Will Emerson tell him they have met before? Will they end up together? Or will their pasts tear them apart? You really need to read to find out. This book has lots of up and down moments, and you don't know what's next. I loved the ending, and how advice given in a not so great moment, was taken. I am really looking forward to the next book in the series, which I believe may be about Dylan. Hoping to learn more about Emerson and Greyson as well.
August 11, 2019
KU*
3.5 stars
I would classify this as a rockstar second chance romance.
This was interesting read to me for the fact that I disliked Greyson for about 50% of the book. The reason? The man was completely broken and because of that he was vile and cruel to not just Emerson but to everyone. Emerson was bit of a confusing character in that she was both meek yet bold, so you never really know what she is going to do. Her first night with Greyson went about sexy and horrible as you can imagine. Also felt like she lived in a dream world with the way she acted with Greyson the first time they met.
Then fast forward a year and we have a whole new Greyson who has changed but is still 10% buttmole. Emerson plans to make him pay for what he did since he doesn’t remember her, but things don’t progress the way she planned or assumed they would.
Possible Spoilers (no storyline reveals):
There were parts where it felt like the book was dragging. I like the story but to me it felt like it slow downed and focused mostly on the bad stuff (Greyson’s escapades, drugs, fighting, etc) and gave quick views into the good. The awaited big blow up happened at the end and the resolution was even more quicker the problem reveal. I loved the fact that the book had the slow burn feel to it even if everything did speed up drastically at the 70%. Best way to explain it, is that I was at 95% fearing that it was going to be a cliffhanger because there was no way you could fix everything that needed to be fixed in the right way in that amount of time.
I am interested to see what lies ahead for the rest of the Seven Seconds band members.
3.5 stars
I would classify this as a rockstar second chance romance.
This was interesting read to me for the fact that I disliked Greyson for about 50% of the book. The reason? The man was completely broken and because of that he was vile and cruel to not just Emerson but to everyone. Emerson was bit of a confusing character in that she was both meek yet bold, so you never really know what she is going to do. Her first night with Greyson went about sexy and horrible as you can imagine. Also felt like she lived in a dream world with the way she acted with Greyson the first time they met.
Then fast forward a year and we have a whole new Greyson who has changed but is still 10% buttmole. Emerson plans to make him pay for what he did since he doesn’t remember her, but things don’t progress the way she planned or assumed they would.
Possible Spoilers (no storyline reveals):
There were parts where it felt like the book was dragging. I like the story but to me it felt like it slow downed and focused mostly on the bad stuff (Greyson’s escapades, drugs, fighting, etc) and gave quick views into the good. The awaited big blow up happened at the end and the resolution was even more quicker the problem reveal. I loved the fact that the book had the slow burn feel to it even if everything did speed up drastically at the 70%. Best way to explain it, is that I was at 95% fearing that it was going to be a cliffhanger because there was no way you could fix everything that needed to be fixed in the right way in that amount of time.
I am interested to see what lies ahead for the rest of the Seven Seconds band members.
August 29, 2019
First, I want to thank April Moran for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.
April Moran totally blew me away in The Bloodfeather Promise Seven Seconds Book 1. Never have I had a female writer get inside of a man’s head before like April did with Greyson. Just in the prologue alone it is raw, intense, deep and we heard a man for the first time really tell us how really desires a woman. For this chapter alone she is an incredible writer!
This is the first Rock Star book that I have seen an actual set list. Yes, you guessed it “Bloodfeather” by Highly Suspect was on it. I will admit I never heard of it before. I will have to Google it later.
This book is dedicated to James and for everyone else with a little rock and roll in their soul.
April defines for her readers what the Bloodfeather is actually. However, there is significance to it mentioned in the book as well.
There are some very unique sexual scenes involving Greyson as you could imagine.
I completely laughed out loud when it was revealed how Greyson got the name of the band Seven Seconds!
One aspect of the book that I loved was that Emerson took over Sea Tails Book Store after her Grandpop passed away.
The story of Emerson and Greyson is very fun read that will have you smiling.
April wants her readers to know to always follow your dreams and rock on. It is always worth it.
April Moran totally blew me away in The Bloodfeather Promise Seven Seconds Book 1. Never have I had a female writer get inside of a man’s head before like April did with Greyson. Just in the prologue alone it is raw, intense, deep and we heard a man for the first time really tell us how really desires a woman. For this chapter alone she is an incredible writer!
This is the first Rock Star book that I have seen an actual set list. Yes, you guessed it “Bloodfeather” by Highly Suspect was on it. I will admit I never heard of it before. I will have to Google it later.
This book is dedicated to James and for everyone else with a little rock and roll in their soul.
April defines for her readers what the Bloodfeather is actually. However, there is significance to it mentioned in the book as well.
There are some very unique sexual scenes involving Greyson as you could imagine.
I completely laughed out loud when it was revealed how Greyson got the name of the band Seven Seconds!
One aspect of the book that I loved was that Emerson took over Sea Tails Book Store after her Grandpop passed away.
The story of Emerson and Greyson is very fun read that will have you smiling.
April wants her readers to know to always follow your dreams and rock on. It is always worth it.
September 24, 2019
So I don't know what I'm more impressed with.. the fact that I actually made it 66% into this book or the fact that someone actually wants to be with Greyson. I'm sorry I like my rock stars bad but this one takes it to a whole other level that I didn't like. He has a massive temper tantrum which included a knock down drag out fight with a band mate. He's high on drugs and has sex with Emerson after he treats her like a whore the whole night and morning. She's so work driven and obsessed with Greyson that she lets him in again a year later. He hasn't changed at all. He's still a whiny baby who hasn't grown up at all. Someone like him I would never be attracted to even with his celebrity status. Neither character in this book is strong unless you count the friends of Emerson who talk her out of it but she still does it despite it. Also the other thing I couldn't quite understand was her friend Noah. He hates Greyson for what he does to Emerson that one night but when they get cozy again, he's fine with it. I was expecting him hitting Greyson or him acting like a big brother and telling him how he feels about him. I got neither. I was really looking forward to this one because rock stars are a weakness to me but this one disappointed me greatly.
June 10, 2019
I read the first two books by April Moran (both Historical Romance) and loved them. But her most recent, THE BLOODFEATHER PROMISE, blew me away. Moran has gracefully, skillfully, brilliantly slipped from Regency to Contemporary Romance and I could not be more pleased or more impressed with her story telling.
In short, dissolute, tortured, and grieving rock star Grayson Finch takes young, beautiful, and tragically naïve Emerson to his hotel room post-concert. Fast forward a couple years, Grayson is newly clean. He accidentally meets Emerson again, is drawn to her but doesn’t remember her from their first drunken encounter. She remembers well, especially the pain of his treatment the morning after she surrendered herself. She tries to avoid him, but he is persistence personified. Eventually, they fall deeply in love and even more deeply in bed until, in the words of Grayson Finch, the sh*t storm morning when her secret is revealed.
The pages in this burn from page one until “The End.” Like one would expect from the life of a rock star, this story is outrageously arousing, emotionally charged, hotel room destroying, and so, so satisfying. Five Stars.
In short, dissolute, tortured, and grieving rock star Grayson Finch takes young, beautiful, and tragically naïve Emerson to his hotel room post-concert. Fast forward a couple years, Grayson is newly clean. He accidentally meets Emerson again, is drawn to her but doesn’t remember her from their first drunken encounter. She remembers well, especially the pain of his treatment the morning after she surrendered herself. She tries to avoid him, but he is persistence personified. Eventually, they fall deeply in love and even more deeply in bed until, in the words of Grayson Finch, the sh*t storm morning when her secret is revealed.
The pages in this burn from page one until “The End.” Like one would expect from the life of a rock star, this story is outrageously arousing, emotionally charged, hotel room destroying, and so, so satisfying. Five Stars.
June 20, 2019
I have to say I was unsure of this book when I started it, but by the time I got half way through the first chapter I was hooked!
Greyson Finch is a rockstar, he uses alcohol, drugs and women! He is hurting and blames his best friend and band mate for the death of his brother! Things are not going well for the band, and it’s all down to Greyson!
Emerson is a sweet girl who wants one thing - one night with Greyson Finch! When the chance comes she takes it, but the following morning he tells her to leave! A big mistake on his part as he can’t forget the woman he spent the night with!
15 months later they meet again, she knows who he is, he has no idea who she is! He eventually talks her into going on a date with him, and over a few months they get to know each other. Emerson eventually builds up the courage to tell Greyson the truth but never gets the chance, as someone does it for her! Both hurt and upset, she walks away after giving him a bit of advice!
Can Emerson and Greyson find the strength and courage to work through the hurt and upset? Who will make the first move and will they realise how strong their feelings are for each other before it’s too late!
Greyson Finch is a rockstar, he uses alcohol, drugs and women! He is hurting and blames his best friend and band mate for the death of his brother! Things are not going well for the band, and it’s all down to Greyson!
Emerson is a sweet girl who wants one thing - one night with Greyson Finch! When the chance comes she takes it, but the following morning he tells her to leave! A big mistake on his part as he can’t forget the woman he spent the night with!
15 months later they meet again, she knows who he is, he has no idea who she is! He eventually talks her into going on a date with him, and over a few months they get to know each other. Emerson eventually builds up the courage to tell Greyson the truth but never gets the chance, as someone does it for her! Both hurt and upset, she walks away after giving him a bit of advice!
Can Emerson and Greyson find the strength and courage to work through the hurt and upset? Who will make the first move and will they realise how strong their feelings are for each other before it’s too late!
August 5, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise, my first read by April Moran and it was truly amazing. I loved every chapter, word and song lyric.
Greyson Finch, in a drunken haze forgets everything from that night, except the way she smelled.
Emerson Jane Banner, goes out to forget every horrible thing that has happened recently, but she remembers everything about that night - including the way he broke her heart.
Months later, in a little seaside town their paths cross again. She is trying to not show interest and stay away but he is drawn to her and can't stay away.
Fate has it's plan.
Will Greyson ever remember their night together?
Will Emerson be able to stay away from him?
All will be revealed.
Told in dual POV, The Bloodfeather Promise is a fast paced, captivating read. After the first chapter I was hooked and needed to know how the story would progress. I loved the descriptive settings, it made me feel like I was living the story alongside the characters.
A new series from a new to me author and I'm already looking forward to reading more.
Greyson Finch, in a drunken haze forgets everything from that night, except the way she smelled.
Emerson Jane Banner, goes out to forget every horrible thing that has happened recently, but she remembers everything about that night - including the way he broke her heart.
Months later, in a little seaside town their paths cross again. She is trying to not show interest and stay away but he is drawn to her and can't stay away.
Fate has it's plan.
Will Greyson ever remember their night together?
Will Emerson be able to stay away from him?
All will be revealed.
Told in dual POV, The Bloodfeather Promise is a fast paced, captivating read. After the first chapter I was hooked and needed to know how the story would progress. I loved the descriptive settings, it made me feel like I was living the story alongside the characters.
A new series from a new to me author and I'm already looking forward to reading more.
July 1, 2019
The Bloodfeather Promise follows rockstar Greyson and Emerson. It took me a while to get into the book and so really didn’t like Greyson’s character to begin with. Greyson, is a shell, his brother has died which he feels guilty about and he’s practically lost his best friend as well by blaming him for the accident that killed his brother. So for the past year Greyson has been lost in drink, drugs and women. He spends a night with Emerson big doesn’t fully remember her. He then turns up in her hometown,buying a house and runs into her and feels an instant attraction. Emerson is not about to tell him about their night together as he obviously doesn’t remember her and treated her like rubbish the morning after. Greyson slowly works his charm on her but things don’t turn out well when his band mates recognise her and he feels she’s been lying to him. Took me a while but I got really into this book and characters.
June 18, 2019
This is the first book I've read by April and it definitely wont be the last. I love rockstar books and this did not disappoint. After a one night stand with one of the biggest bad boy rockstars Emerson cant stop thinking about Greyson even though he was a total ass and kicked her out of hotel room. So when Greyson reappears in her life her feelings are all over the place and she cant believe that he doesnt even remember her. Greyson is trying to change his life and he feels a pull to this beautiful woman he meets. The passion between the two had me devouring this book. The things that happen that leads to a HEA is crazy. I love them together though. I dont want to give away anything important because you just need to read it. If you like bad boy, rocker romances then go read this book now.
July 8, 2019
Wow the book was hard to get into because as a reader you don't like Greyson's character but that is what great writing is all about, to make you feel, emotions of love and hate for the character. When his brother dies and he grieves for over a year in booze and drugs, then has a one night with a girl he doesn't remember.
As a rocker, she portrayed Greyson as he truly was and they live on the edge and have many one night stands and forget the girls, that is just the way it is. Then he visits Emerson in her hometown and becomes interested in her, almost fixated. The story gets interested but the point of view grades out readers when they want the fairy tale ending and a more comfortable plot. Although it was hard to get into, the ending was on point.
As a rocker, she portrayed Greyson as he truly was and they live on the edge and have many one night stands and forget the girls, that is just the way it is. Then he visits Emerson in her hometown and becomes interested in her, almost fixated. The story gets interested but the point of view grades out readers when they want the fairy tale ending and a more comfortable plot. Although it was hard to get into, the ending was on point.
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