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Recent college graduate Ella Davis knows all about catastrophic choices. Witness to her mother's alcoholism and an endless parade of bad men, Ella is determined to build a better life. Her plan: keep her head down and her eye on the prize of her fledgling PR company.
No vices, no distractions, and definitely no bad boys.
The plan almost works - until gorgeous, brooding Gideon Pike swaggers into the picture.
Frontman for indie rock band Eternal Youths, Gideon Pike is on the fast track to trouble. Still grieving the loss of his beloved father, Gideon knows the only way to avoid pain is to keep his heart under lock and key. The band’s rising fame gives him the perfect vehicle to do it and Gideon revels in all the vices that go hand-in-hand with rock stardom.
But all bets are off when he lays eyes on Ella across the room at a party. Drawn to her like a moth to a flame, Gideon pulls out all the stops to make her his even as he knows he’s on dangerous ground. Ella falls hard and fast, abandoning practicality in the wake of Gideon’s dark allure.
When their love affair forces them to confront their demons, Gideon and Ella have to decide whether to protect their hearts - or let their love play an encore.
No vices, no distractions, and definitely no bad boys.
The plan almost works - until gorgeous, brooding Gideon Pike swaggers into the picture.
Frontman for indie rock band Eternal Youths, Gideon Pike is on the fast track to trouble. Still grieving the loss of his beloved father, Gideon knows the only way to avoid pain is to keep his heart under lock and key. The band’s rising fame gives him the perfect vehicle to do it and Gideon revels in all the vices that go hand-in-hand with rock stardom.
But all bets are off when he lays eyes on Ella across the room at a party. Drawn to her like a moth to a flame, Gideon pulls out all the stops to make her his even as he knows he’s on dangerous ground. Ella falls hard and fast, abandoning practicality in the wake of Gideon’s dark allure.
When their love affair forces them to confront their demons, Gideon and Ella have to decide whether to protect their hearts - or let their love play an encore.
187 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2019
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May 2, 2021
Oh Ella, you're either in or you're out! This was a push-pull (all on the heroine's part) and it got on my nerves. There was also a long wait in between the couple getting together and deciding to stay together. I get part of Ella's concerns - I couldn't date a rock star with all the female attention (not that any are asking!), but her internal drama was just a little too much for me. It had a decent (although certainly done before) premise but character made me not as fond of the story.
April 10, 2021
Wow! Ella and Gideon were everything! I loved every little thing about them together! They both have some issues to worked through so I'm hoping they find themselves back together! Can't wait to see how it all plays out! 💛
December 26, 2019
Ella and Gideon’s immediate attraction turns to love. Ella a hardworking young woman , who is trying to grow her own business, and Gideon, the lead singer and songwriter of an upcoming rock band, each have their own demons. Will they be able to overcome them. Will their live be enough.
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January 8, 2020
Ella and Gideon’s love story shows the raw vulnerability of loving to the fullest. Ella is a hardworking woman who falls for lead singer Gideon. Each have their own internal struggles, but will these struggles over take the love they have for each other!?!
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January 28, 2020
This book is steamy and amazing and will push your boundaries and leave you breathless!
I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing, and the ability that the author had to tell me a story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.
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I loved everything about it - the characters, the plot, the emotion, the writing, and the ability that the author had to tell me a story that had me wanting this book to go on and on.
I received a copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily.
December 28, 2019
The book is a good romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry. The story is an enjoyable steamy romance read.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 3, 2020
Ella is a recent graduate trying to start s new business. Gideon is the front man in a band that is about to hug it big time. Ella grew up around addiction and Gideon has a hard time saying no. Follow this love birds in their journey. This is book 1 of their hot and steamy romance.
January 6, 2020
A cute novella that's captivating and steamy. Ella and Gideon have demons to overcome and raw vulnerability to their characterization.
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January 7, 2020
Sparks fly when this broody rockstar sets his eyes on the one girl intent on avoiding him. This broody romance is the perfect way to fall in love in the new year
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January 28, 2020
A wonderfully written story that will fill you with some many conflicting emotions and thoughts even as it draws you into this amazing story. I loved how the author was able to engage me in this story. I felt like I was a character in the story as I read the book. Great story
November 15, 2019
Broody rock star bad boy and strong, ambitious heroine? Sign. Me. Up. Loved everything about this one and look forward to more from this author. A romantic and heartfelt debut.
December 24, 2019
An excellent romantic comedy
October 26, 2024
its ok
It was okay. It feels like nothing truly happened in the story. Both main characters' development was lacking, as was their budding relationship.
It gave me vibes of someone writing about something they have never experienced.
Overall, it was very lackluster. The story felt rushed with little plot to discuss.
That being said still going to read the second book since it is a continuation. Hopefully, the part 2 redeems part 1.
It was okay. It feels like nothing truly happened in the story. Both main characters' development was lacking, as was their budding relationship.
It gave me vibes of someone writing about something they have never experienced.
Overall, it was very lackluster. The story felt rushed with little plot to discuss.
That being said still going to read the second book since it is a continuation. Hopefully, the part 2 redeems part 1.
July 21, 2020
Super fast read. I liked it, I didn’t have big hopes going into it for some reason, but I was pleasantly surprised. Gideon and Ella’s attraction was a little too fast for me, and it didn’t seem like these two got to spend enough time together. I’ll definitely be continuing the series; I need to know what happens next.
January 20, 2022
wow
Wow, just wow! Really enjoyed Gideon and Ella‘s story. Had I known it was a cliffhanger that encompass three books I would’ve never started this. That was extremely disappointing. I hope this author doesn’t make this a habit or this will be my last book of hers.
Wow, just wow! Really enjoyed Gideon and Ella‘s story. Had I known it was a cliffhanger that encompass three books I would’ve never started this. That was extremely disappointing. I hope this author doesn’t make this a habit or this will be my last book of hers.
May 22, 2022
It's a good read and the characters are well built... I would have liked to know about the cliffhanger in advance...
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2022
Meh.
Felt rushed. Not a whole lot happened, didn’t like the way Gideon spoke, fell in love too fast. Blah blah. Won’t be reading the others
Felt rushed. Not a whole lot happened, didn’t like the way Gideon spoke, fell in love too fast. Blah blah. Won’t be reading the others
June 23, 2024
Rockstar romance
Trigger warning: alcoholism
The spice was alright I guess but I was boredddddd. Also no HEA in this book
Trigger warning: alcoholism
The spice was alright I guess but I was boredddddd. Also no HEA in this book
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