Holding Mia

Rockers' Legacy #1

by Terri Anne Browning

They call me the rocker’s princess, some even call me the dance prodigy, but none of them knows the real Mia Armstrong.

Now that dancing is no longer my future, I don’t know either.

All I want is the opportunity to find out, to have some time to try being just a little normal. To discover who this new girl is.

I fought for the chance to go to college on my own. Without the guards overshadowing my shot at a real college experience, drawing unwanted attention and making it impossible to learn new things about myself.

My goal was to get my degree and start my own dance school. Barrick wasn’t part of that goal, but suddenly, he was everywhere—and I was so damn tempted. His arms felt so good wrapped around me, making me feel safer than I’d ever felt in my life.

But Barrick had more secrets than I could ever hope to uncover.

And one just might break me completely.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, College, Music, New Adult, College Romance, Family

331 pages, ebook

First published August 27, 2019

About the author

www.facebook.com/writerchic27

Terri Anne Browning is a USA TODAY bestselling author.
Being dyslexic, she never thought a career in writing would be possible, yet she has been on bestselling lists multiple times since 2013. Reese: A Safe Haven Novella was her first Indie published book. The Rocker Who Holds Me changed the tables and kicked off The Rocker... series featuring the sinfully delicious members of Demon's Wings. The Rocker... Series is now complete with 12 books and the occasional novella. Other books by Terri Anne include the Angel's Halo MC Series, as well as The Lucy & Harris Novella Series, The Vitucci Mafiosos Series, and The Tainted Knights Rocker Series.

Terri Anne lives in Virginia with her husband, their three demons---err, children--and a hyper Frenchie named Grunt.

Reviews

[Lu Bielefeld · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐⭐⭐ - OK decent reads.
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insta lust love

[Anna Valsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3,5💖

[Brandi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I liked it but I didn't love it.

*****SLIGHT SPOILERS*****




I enjoyed the dual POVs, the college setting & jumping back into the Rocker world. What got on my nerves was the setting up of things for future books (because there was a ton of it, ie: the stuff with Jordan, Nevaeh & Brax, Lyla & Howler, Emmie's dad) & the fact that I didn't totally believe in Barrick & Mia's insta-love.

Barrick... I really liked his Alpha traits. The throwing her over his shoulder, the eyes-on-me in the ring, the instant roommates thing... that stuff was kinda swoony. Admittedly, I'm not 100% sure why Mia was the one he fell in insta-love with but it was nice to see him be ALL about her. I only wish that they wouldn't have done the deed before the truth was revealed because that felt like a pretty big betrayal of trust on his part.

Mia... I liked the dancer side of her & her easy relationships with her friends. Again, I wish the truth would've been revealed earlier because it, unfortunately, lessened the strength of those relationships a tad in my eyes but I loved how Mia made them work for it. (At least Lyla, Barrick & not to mention her dad too. She was pretty easy on Brax though.) I wasn't over-the-moon in love with her but... *shrugs*

I will definitely check out more books in this series (because I just love the way Terri Anne Browning books are unputdownable) but I might wait until a couple more are released, so I can get some more detailed answers to my question.

[Book Lovers Down Under · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emotional

Wow. That was a emotional roller coaster of a book. I laughed, I’d cried, I wanted to punch him lol. I fell in love with Mia and beast. But I also fell in love with a lot of side characters. And that twist with my ever favourite Ember. Just wow. This book is why I love to read. So thank you Terri Anne for giving us all a book to sink our teeth into. Hope you all enjoy Holding Mia as much as I have. Thanks.

[Laura's Book Addiction · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfection. I need more of this series, NOW!!

[Lisa Icard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just love this series so much… from the very beginning! This story involves Mia and her new Beast…Barrick! He is complete Alpha, but he holds many secrets!

[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

[Kim Brewing · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it. It is insta love but so what?! I will definitely read more of the series.

[Dawn Pressel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book I can’t say much with a spoiler alert but really wish Emmie and Jamison had met

[♡k · Rating 2 out of 5]

I felt like this book was very childish. Mia (heroine) seemed like a spoiled, impulsive, and conceited young girl. The book started off with her throwing a temper-tantrum because she didn't get her way. After that the plot was just a fast paced mess. She met a really cute guy in one of her classes (Braxton) and it seemed like they hit it off... but then that night her friend takes her to the underground fights and she meets "Beast" (the hero). It was an instant attraction, which I hate because then the whole plot is about how the main characters have the hots for each other and it seems like the relationship isn't built upon after that. I LOVE when there is chemistry between the hero and heroine, but it can't be so overwhelming that they can't think about anything else.
Then there's the fact that the couple basically started a relationship the day they met. They were acting all jealous when they interacted with the opposite sex and they were sharing their deepest, darkest secrets yet they literally just saw each other for the first time a couple days ago. The mystery needs to live on for at least 1/3 of the book or readers get bored because there is nothing to discover anymore.
After reading about half the book, I just had to stop because the relationship was going nowhere. My favorite part about every romance book is discovering the little things about the couple and seeing their relationship build. There has to be parts of the book where the characters hang out together without thinking about sex. You don't just fall in love the second you see someone... it takes time and a lot of "moments."
Im sorry...I really just couldn't with this book. Half the time I was wishing she would just date Braxton.

♡k

[Kim Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant

I was pulled into this story right from the get, I stayed there until I had read every single word that had been written. All the way through, I also had my mini movie playing along in my head.
This story is full of surprises, some you may see coming while others you won't. Some are large, while others are small. But each and everyone holds equal importance within the pages of the book, all have a hand in making this book a fantastic read.
Emotions that the characters feel can be felt, I went through them along with the characters. I laughed, I got annoyed, I got frustrated, I made my kids laugh at me a coup!e of times when I told a character I wanted to slap them. I know I cried a little more than any of the characters.
Terri Anne Browning had done it again, she has penned on hell of a fantastic book. I think I am actually up to date with all the books she has put at this present time. There isn't one that I haven't enjoyed.
Terri Anne Browning is actually in my top 10 of favourite authors, she is definitely one I one click on.
I highly recommend her as an author and her books. If you haven't read her why not, you are truly missing out.
I look forward to what comes next from her.
This book is now available on audible, I have to say I enjoyed it just as much listening to it as I did when I read it for the first time.

[Virna]

I'm disappointed in this book. Normally I'm a huge fan of Terri Anne Browning. I love her writing skills. This however, was a let down. I was by far the worst book I read by this author. Parts of this book were frustrating, and parts were hard to read, He wants to dominate her, he is jealous, possessive, like to tell her how to dress and always want to be with her. The heroine was so weak willed. They have this insta love and lot sex, the drama silly, and predictable, there are secrets that come too light, after that scene it was downhill for me. He had her on an emotionally rollercoaster and she melted with a look despite being mad at him and they get back together. Ending was decent I guess.

[Erin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 StArS

This book started out strong for me and got way more cliche by the end.

Mia has gone away to college and to get a little bit of freedom. While her parents and the Demons through a fit at first gave in and agreed she could go without bodyguards. But what Mia doesn't know, can't hurt her right?! Wrong..

When Barrick meets Mia, he isn't expecting to fall in love so quickly. They hit it off and just go from zero to 100 mph. But all isn't as it seems.

Terri set this book up to expand her writing universe. The under plots are dealing with a secret fight club and first book in the series is Lyla and Howler.

[Chasity Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Mia is the daugther of famous front man for the Demon Wings Nick and their manger Emmy. She wants to go off to college alone meaning no bodyguards, but only under her mom's strict conditions. Barrick is a underground fighter that goes by Beast. Mia and Barrick meet when she goes to a fight with her college roommate Lyla. Sparks immediately fly between them. Things seem great As they grow closer as they  start a relationship but Mia doesn't know Barrick has a secret. Will Mia find out his secret? Will it tear them apart? Can Barrick get Mia to trust him again? Will they get a HEA?

[MJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I freaking love this woman. Terri Anne Browning could rewrite the phone book and I think I would love it!! This book was no exception. To have seen Mia grow up through the other books and then to get her when she is ready to spread her wings. It was amazing. I would have throttled Nick and the uncles if I were Emmie. Oh Emmie, I have no idea what Terri Anne has in store for that little tid bite, but I am sure it is going to rock our world. I loved the Beast!! He fit in with the guys so perfectly!!! This book was absolutely great!!!!

[Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

What in the internalized misogyny did I just read?! The infantilization of the female protagonist, coupled with the “I’m not like other girls and have no problem calling other women I’m jealous of sluts” was not enjoyable to read. I got enough of that trope in the late 90s/early aughts, thank you very much. (And it wasn’t enjoyable then, either.)

I’m all for suspending disbelief for some aspects of a story, provided they are at least remotely sensical, but this book was a bridge too far. It fundamentally did not work for me on any level.

[Nancy Sclar · Rating 1 out of 5]

pass

Reminds of a book called Mine by Katy Evans, also calls his girl firecracker. This author’s writing is immature, her characters and story telling are boring.

[Aiutami a trovare il nome del libro - Luciana Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️-

#DiarioDiUnaLettrice

📚 Proteggendo Mia (Rockers’ Legacy Serie Vol. 1) di Terri Anne Browning
Editore:‎ Quixote Edizioni
https://amzn.to/4r1uL7T

Caro Diario,
oggi chiudo l’ultima pagina di "Proteggendo Mia" di Terri Anne Browning con un sospiro di insoddisfazione.
Avevo aspettative diverse per questo primo volume della serie Rockers’ Legacy, ma purtroppo l’esperienza non è stata quella che speravo.

Sulla carta la trama prometteva bene: abbiamo Mia, una ballerina classica che frequenta il college, figlia di una leggenda del rock, e Barrick, il ragazzo incaricato di proteggerla. Un mix di iperprotezione, legami familiari e passioni proibite che, inizialmente, mi aveva incuriosita parecchio.
Tuttavia, mi sono ritrovata immersa in un contesto che ho percepito come eccessivamente grottesco, quasi inverosimile in certi passaggi.

Mi aspettavo un’atmosfera legata al mondo della danza e della musica, ma il linguaggio è costantemente costellato di parolacce e i modi sono decisamente rudi. Più che in un college, mi è sembrato di trovarmi tra le dinamiche di un gruppo di ex galeotti nel Bronx, con tanto di lotte clandestine a fare da sfondo.

Un punto che mi ha lasciata molto perplessa è stata l’aggressività, che ho trovato a tratti quasi "gratuita", specialmente tra le figure femminili. Per darti un'idea del clima che si respira, c'è un passaggio che mi ha davvero colpita: "Un secondo prima Gwen stava dando fiato alla bocca, quello dopo era sul pavimento e Lyla le stava spaccando la faccia. «Sei un disgustoso scarto di essere umano,» disse infuriata mentre il sangue schizzava via dalla bocca di Gwen. «Come hai potuto far del male a qualcosa di così prezioso? Come hai potuto toccare quella bambina con qualcosa di diverso dall’amore?»".

La narrazione, inoltre, corre velocissima. Già dal secondo capitolo tutto appare fin troppo apparecchiato e scontato. Manca quella costruzione graduale della tensione che rende una storia coinvolgente; qui è tutto immediato, compresa la reazione fisica della protagonista che, appena vede Barrick, prova subito sensazioni molto esplicite tra le gambe. La "delicatezza", purtroppo, è rimasta una grande sconosciuta in queste pagine, e la trama si poggia su cliché e stereotipi così marcati da rendere il finale facilmente intuibile fin dalle prime battute.

Devo essere sincera: questo libro non mi ha convinta per nulla. È un vero peccato perché aveva del potenziale; l'idea di una ballerina in un mondo di rockstar poteva offrire contrasti meravigliosi se gestita con più cura, profondità e meno irruenza fisica. Invece di una storia emozionante, mi sono ritrovata davanti a una vicenda che ho sentito distante dai miei gusti e troppo carica di violenza. Per questi motivi, il mio voto si ferma a 3 stelle meno.

Alla prossima,
Luciana Aurora

#aiutamiatrovareilnomedellibro

[Laetitia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mia Armstrong is the daughter of Nik Armstrong front-man of Demons' Wings and Emmie Armstrong their manager. After an accident that ended her dancing career, she decides to go to school in another state. With much reluctance, her parents agree and she starts school miles away and she becomes quite close with her roommate Lyla. Through Lyla, she meets Braxton and Barrick, Lyla's cousins. The moment Mia meets Barrick she knew that there was something different about him. I liked Mia quite enough, after all she was Emmie's daughter but she was very gullible. My only problem was how fast the relationship progressed, one minute they're getting to know each other and the next he's having her move in with him. Barrick was nice enough, he was a total alpha and didn't like anyone coming close to Mia. The twist with Barrick and the Demons was a bit shocking and also not that much. Nik and the rest of the Demons were very protective of their families and would do anything for them. Mia learned to forgive and move on and start fresh with both Barrick and the family. The book was OK, I wish Mia had a bit more time to get to know herself better and live life as a single young college girl. But she fell in love with Barrick and they were quite happy together.

[Francesca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Che dire amo questa scrittrice mi è piaciuto davvero tanto questo libro. Non vedevo l'ora di leggerlo e dico la verità mi sarebbe piaciuto leggere anche la serie madre ma capisco e rispetto la scelta della scrittrice e della casa editrice di pubblicare direttamente la nuova generazione. Che dire i due protagonisti mi hanno conquistato fin dalla prima pagina ma non solo loro anche i personaggi secondari di cui spero ci siano i libri. Mia è una giovane donna che in passato ha subito dei traumi ma ora è pronta a spiegare le ali e per fare ciò decide di allontanarsi da casa (non posso raccontare altro se no farei spoiler), in questa nuova vita incontra degli amici e colui che diventerà il protagonista maschile che può sembrare un bad boy all'apparenza ma in realtà è solo molto dolce (a una certa ho pensato che fosse anche un pò ossessionato 😅). Il tutto si svolge molto velocemente (un pò nello stile dell autrice) ma non per questo non merita di essere letto anzi lo consiglio perché comunque è un romance leggero e scorrevole con un doppio pov (più presente il femminile che il maschile) in prima persona. Non vedo l'ora di leggere i prossimi libri sono troppo curiosa. 5 stelle

[Radiant · Rating 4 out of 5]

They call me the rocker’s princess, some even call me the dance prodigy, but none of them knows the real Mia Armstrong.

Now that dancing is no longer my future, I don’t know either.

All I want is the opportunity to find out, to have some time to try being just a little normal. To discover who this new girl is.

I fought for the chance to go to college on my own. Without the guards overshadowing my shot at a real college experience, drawing unwanted attention and making it impossible to learn new things about myself.

My goal was to get my degree and start my own dance school. Barrick wasn’t part of that goal, but suddenly, he was everywhere—and I was so damn tempted. His arms felt so good wrapped around me, making me feel safer than I’d ever felt in my life.

But Barrick had more secrets than I could ever hope to uncover.

And one just might break me completely.



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Mia...emmies daughter ..n Barrick...nice story.

[Sofiapmartins · Rating 3 out of 5]

First, let me juste say, I've loved the Rocker's family for a really long time and I've waited for Mia's story since Terri first introduced her to us. So.. I'm really disappointed.. I feel like the story isn't over.. What happened with Jordan ? How did she become a professional dancer ? Not even a preamble to show us how she got hurt ? What about Emmie's dad ? Did they meet ? And after the big reveal (which I figured out with the little hints..) , I really don't understand, how could she forgive them all so easily ? And the story ends without a talk between father and daugher ? I mean.. She forgives everyone except the person she's the closest of all ?
I don't know, it just feels like it was way too rushed.. Maybe a story divided in 2 to 3 books like Lucy's would have been better ?
Don't get me wrong, I like this story, that's why I rated it 3 stars, but it had so much more potential..

[MaryLovesRomance · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was fine. I am honestly more interested in the next book which I am thinking is going to be Braxton (who when we first met him I kind of wanted him to be with Mia).

Mia’s knee injury has ended her career as a ballerina. She wants to move and start college and be more independent so that she can find herself. Shortly after her move, Mia meets Barrick and is instantly attracted. However, Barrick has secrets and Mia has to decide if she can forgive him once those secrets are revealed.

I found this book predictable and frustrating. I didn’t think that Barrick’s secrets were necessary and I also feel like I don’t know if it was worth it for Mia to forgive him in the end. I was just not enamored of Barrick and Mia was really annoying.

I wouldn’t read the book again and I don’t recommend. It was just too frustrating.

[MPoddar · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love love LOVE Terri anne's books. Every book I've read of her has enthralled me with her story- telling capability. I loved this book too, it just missed the fifth star becoz of a few places in the book where it felt like either I've skipped a chapter or reading from the middle like when the author talks about Mia and Jordan or when she mentions Barrick's step- father. And of course the story was totally predictable, not what i expected:-(

Other than these few setbacks, the writing was captivating.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have been made for months about this book finally I just have to say Mia took way way way too long to forgive her dad when all he was doing was protecting her. How could she like instantly forgive Barrick and give her dad so much crap. She was ridiculous and it ruined the rest of the book dropped stars to 2.5-3 I hate children who do not appreciate their parents when they have amazing parents if they were sucky or bad parents I get it but no her dad is the best dad ever so get over it you cry baby I wanted to yell at her!

[Ditchwater Sal · Rating 3 out of 5]

The pacing of this book was very strange. It’s just over 300 pages, which should allow plenty of time for the leads to fall in love in a realistic way, but instead, it’s love at first sight and we never really get to know why they love each other. The big betrayal didn’t result in nearly enough groveling, imo, and Braxton being a grown-ass man lusting after a 15-yr-old was gross to say the least. Overall I enjoyed it enough to finish, but I don’t think I’ll be reading any other books in the series.

[Tesoro Marika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Io amo i libri dalle trame di questo tipo!!! Infatti già dalle prime righe me ne sono innamorata e non sono più riuscita a smettere di leggerle.
Forse per alcuni sono banali, ma invece a me fanno sognare, e anche in questo caso ho amato ogni singola pagina, ogni singolo personaggio.
La scrittrice ha saputo quando cambiare le cose nel momento giusto, e se credete che sarà piatto be vi sbaglierete.
Un libro bellissimo.

[Cindie Wenger]

Wow

After reading every book so far in this series and loving each and everyone of them, I think this is one of my favorites. My only disappointment was that Mia didn’t hold out longer to forgive. Can’t wait for Nevaeh story

[MagaMar]

I love rollercoasters, and this book was one heck of a ride! I was really able to feel the characters and love em too;) Faults and all. I can't wait to start the next in the series. Terri Anne Browning reads are always the best!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tricky rating. Well written. But the actions of some of the characters really annoyed me. Perhaps we shouldn’t all forgive quite so easily!