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TAT: A Rocker Romance #2
Forgive Me
Forgive Me is about Forgiveness. All the things you think you know are only a fraction of the big picture. Cassa and Shame in the first book of the TAT Series, Trust Me, are the IT couple that all the other friends aspire to be, until Shame drove off and left Cassa behind.
Forced to move on, Cassa makes a catastrophic mistakes that impacts her life in every way. She survived the unthinkable but will forever live with the reminder of that one mistake.
Shame left with a promise to himself he would come back and get her. He wanted to prove to the world he would make it big with his band Thick as Thieves. He was always come back for her, until he learned she had moved on.
When tragedy strikes the entire group of friends come together and Cassa and Shame's paths cross again. Both living with regrets and anger, the fire between them having never been doused brings them crashing back together. The secrets between them creates a mountain of lies, deceit, and tragedy.
Love might conquer all, but for them forgiveness is all that will save them.
Forced to move on, Cassa makes a catastrophic mistakes that impacts her life in every way. She survived the unthinkable but will forever live with the reminder of that one mistake.
Shame left with a promise to himself he would come back and get her. He wanted to prove to the world he would make it big with his band Thick as Thieves. He was always come back for her, until he learned she had moved on.
When tragedy strikes the entire group of friends come together and Cassa and Shame's paths cross again. Both living with regrets and anger, the fire between them having never been doused brings them crashing back together. The secrets between them creates a mountain of lies, deceit, and tragedy.
Love might conquer all, but for them forgiveness is all that will save them.
288 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 30, 2014
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April 11, 2014
Spoiler**** I know this book is about Shame and Sassy and yes I loved their heartbreaking love story but all I can think about right now is the end. Why why why??? Why would you do that to Noah?? I literally cried nonstop once Shame said Candy didn't make it. I was so completely and utterly shocked. I did not see that coming. Why? Noah was this broken angel .. He took everyone's pain and sorrow and gave them light and insight. And he was finally letting love in .. finally realizing his worth and now what? Gah I am still in tears. I read too much. Please tell me he gets a happy ending? Noah deserves a happy ending. And goodness Candy .. I have no words. I am obviously too invested in these books. I think I might be a little pissed. They did not deserve that. Now as for Shame and Sass... I loved their story. It made me cringe and feel and I just wanted to kill Cory so badly for breaking Cass. Their story was beautiful and triumphant even through the pain and sorrow and loss. Even with the many grammatical errors this book was amazing. It made me fall in love even more with all of the characters .. I cannot wait for the next books. Please don't make us wait long. I need closure!
October 30, 2015
This story will grab you and pull you in on page 1, not letting go until the end. Have some tissues on hand. You'll need them.
When Shame left Cassa, he had no idea of the devastating sequence of events that would follow, triggered by his decision. In her heartbreak, Cassa tries to move on, thinking that Shame no longer loves her. Her life becomes a nightmare, as she enters an abusive marriage and later, tries to regain her sanity. She is broken.
Tragic circumstances bring Shame back into Cassa's life. As they both try to deal with the anger, guilt and pain that they harbor toward one another, they also have to face their own inner demons and come to terms with their shame and regret. The result was an angsty, emotional tug of war that kept me wondering right till the end if they would ever be able to fix their broken relationship.
I loved each of the characters and was absorbed with this story. The book did need a lot of editing and that was distracting at times. However, the author was very upfront about this and the story was so powerful that it didn't ruin it.
When Shame left Cassa, he had no idea of the devastating sequence of events that would follow, triggered by his decision. In her heartbreak, Cassa tries to move on, thinking that Shame no longer loves her. Her life becomes a nightmare, as she enters an abusive marriage and later, tries to regain her sanity. She is broken.
Tragic circumstances bring Shame back into Cassa's life. As they both try to deal with the anger, guilt and pain that they harbor toward one another, they also have to face their own inner demons and come to terms with their shame and regret. The result was an angsty, emotional tug of war that kept me wondering right till the end if they would ever be able to fix their broken relationship.
I loved each of the characters and was absorbed with this story. The book did need a lot of editing and that was distracting at times. However, the author was very upfront about this and the story was so powerful that it didn't ruin it.
March 31, 2014
I think it blows trust me out of the water
April 1, 2014
Forgive Me was definitely worth the wait! I am in a state of shock right now, I am not even sure what to say with out giving anything away. All I will say is Melanie, I don't know where in the hell you are taking this, but I love/hate you right now. My emotions would be reaping havoc right now if I wasn't completely numb. You are an amazing story teller and I am on pins and needles waiting for more. Don't let me forget to mention the music once again was beyond freaking amazing. Knowing these songs that influenced each chapter made the experience even more impacting.
On a side note, I just wanted to say I know people will have negative things to say about the editing. Yes, there are mistakes. However, I do not rate my books based on editing. If the story is enthralling enough you will know exactly what the author is trying to say. I believe Melanie released Forgive Me early at .99 just for us knowing her professional editor still needed to go through the book. Please keep that in mind before all you conjunction junction grammar police tear into her.I really would hate to junk punch you through my computer :) Melanie once again knocked my socks off.
On a side note, I just wanted to say I know people will have negative things to say about the editing. Yes, there are mistakes. However, I do not rate my books based on editing. If the story is enthralling enough you will know exactly what the author is trying to say. I believe Melanie released Forgive Me early at .99 just for us knowing her professional editor still needed to go through the book. Please keep that in mind before all you conjunction junction grammar police tear into her.I really would hate to junk punch you through my computer :) Melanie once again knocked my socks off.
April 10, 2019
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
May 24, 2015
Last week I was excited to see Forgive Me on Amazon and bought it immediately, but didn't start reading it until yesterday because I was in the middle of another series.
BIG MISTAKE!
To my surprise, the book began with a note from the author warning readers that it was released UNEDITED so that fans could get their hands on it asap. WTF???
I remembered the bad editing in Trust Me and didn't want grammatical and spelling errors to take away from what I was hoping would be a terrific sequel. So, I decided to return it and wait for the edited version. Unfortunately too much time had passed since I bought it and I wasn't able to return it.
Being stuck with the book, I read it. The plot line itself was great. There was a lot of drama but I think that's the case with a lot of books in the New Adult genre. I could have done without Cassa's repeated whining and immature behavior, so I skimmed through a lot of the book. The last 30% got better though. Thank you Roni for calling Cassa out on her behavior. Once the crying and whining stopped, Shames and Cassa were able to get their answers; forgiving each other for all their mistakes and drama.
How about that ending? BRAVO to the author for doing something outside the box!! While it was heartbreaking, it was a great turn in the story - it will be interesting to see how the gang moves forward?
So back to my concern...reading an unedited version. Let me just say the spelling, grammatical and formatting errors were atrocious !!! We are taking about the misuse of words, punctuation errors, run on sentences, misspelled character names, mixing up the character names, conflicting/inconsistent plot lines, etc.. All of this made the book difficult to read, understand, and enjoy . I think the TAT series is heading in an interesting direction, but I'm not sure I will continue reading it.
While the author tried to do the right thing by admitting the lack of editing at the beginning of the book, I feel like I was misled and am disappointed with the situation. She should have either made the unedited version free, put that warning in the amazon description before we bought the book or just wait until the it was edited.
***I hope this will not become a new trend.....releasing unedited books early at a discounted price.***
BIG MISTAKE!
To my surprise, the book began with a note from the author warning readers that it was released UNEDITED so that fans could get their hands on it asap. WTF???
I remembered the bad editing in Trust Me and didn't want grammatical and spelling errors to take away from what I was hoping would be a terrific sequel. So, I decided to return it and wait for the edited version. Unfortunately too much time had passed since I bought it and I wasn't able to return it.
Being stuck with the book, I read it. The plot line itself was great. There was a lot of drama but I think that's the case with a lot of books in the New Adult genre. I could have done without Cassa's repeated whining and immature behavior, so I skimmed through a lot of the book. The last 30% got better though. Thank you Roni for calling Cassa out on her behavior. Once the crying and whining stopped, Shames and Cassa were able to get their answers; forgiving each other for all their mistakes and drama.
How about that ending? BRAVO to the author for doing something outside the box!! While it was heartbreaking, it was a great turn in the story - it will be interesting to see how the gang moves forward?
So back to my concern...reading an unedited version. Let me just say the spelling, grammatical and formatting errors were atrocious !!! We are taking about the misuse of words, punctuation errors, run on sentences, misspelled character names, mixing up the character names, conflicting/inconsistent plot lines, etc.. All of this made the book difficult to read, understand, and enjoy . I think the TAT series is heading in an interesting direction, but I'm not sure I will continue reading it.
While the author tried to do the right thing by admitting the lack of editing at the beginning of the book, I feel like I was misled and am disappointed with the situation. She should have either made the unedited version free, put that warning in the amazon description before we bought the book or just wait until the it was edited.
***I hope this will not become a new trend.....releasing unedited books early at a discounted price.***
April 4, 2014
I am not even sure how to rate this book. The first 10% dragged and the material was redundant.
I was aggravated with every character at some point in the book. I can't believe how the guys kept Cassa's secrets even though they knew how much Shame loved her and was heart broken, especially Mike!! I became so turned off by Cassa and couldn't stand to listen to her sob story any longer, right along with Roni. What Cassa went through with Cory was horrible but having her laugh which would provoke him??? Not liking that. And the boat??? That was out of left field! Wouldn't something like that make the news?? And she forgot about it?!? If you were in fear of your families lives, wouldn't you try to do something??? And there is no way he would have been up for parole in two years. Then released?? And not come for her?? Instead of taking 80% of the book to detail over and over their issues, why not expand the plot to include Cory. And taking 80% to get where we did was exhausting!!!! And I didn't find it believable that she was such a string person, but not go track Shame down to find out what was going on!!
Now the last 10% was really good because we got to read something other then Cassa's issues.
There is a fine line between too much drama and not enough along with not being redundant. There has to be a balance to make the read enjoyable. That was the big issue for me. Too much !!
And I have to mention something about the lack of editing. I understand the reason the editing was pushed back and book released with a low price; however, there are major issues with punctuation that could have been resolved without an editor. I'm not critiquing how the story was told, I too write like I speak. But there were edits that could have been made without an official editor. At times these punctuation issues messed with the dialogue.
I was aggravated with every character at some point in the book. I can't believe how the guys kept Cassa's secrets even though they knew how much Shame loved her and was heart broken, especially Mike!! I became so turned off by Cassa and couldn't stand to listen to her sob story any longer, right along with Roni. What Cassa went through with Cory was horrible but having her laugh which would provoke him??? Not liking that. And the boat??? That was out of left field! Wouldn't something like that make the news?? And she forgot about it?!? If you were in fear of your families lives, wouldn't you try to do something??? And there is no way he would have been up for parole in two years. Then released?? And not come for her?? Instead of taking 80% of the book to detail over and over their issues, why not expand the plot to include Cory. And taking 80% to get where we did was exhausting!!!! And I didn't find it believable that she was such a string person, but not go track Shame down to find out what was going on!!
Now the last 10% was really good because we got to read something other then Cassa's issues.
There is a fine line between too much drama and not enough along with not being redundant. There has to be a balance to make the read enjoyable. That was the big issue for me. Too much !!
And I have to mention something about the lack of editing. I understand the reason the editing was pushed back and book released with a low price; however, there are major issues with punctuation that could have been resolved without an editor. I'm not critiquing how the story was told, I too write like I speak. But there were edits that could have been made without an official editor. At times these punctuation issues messed with the dialogue.
September 2, 2014
This one wrecked me..
September 2, 2014
I have never had such a book hangover, or had as hard a time coming to grips with a book, like I did Forgive Me. I absolutely LOVED Trust Me, but knew that what Sass had been through was so heartbreaking, that I have put off reading Forgive Me for a long time. I finally gave in two days ago- I kinda wished that I hadn't. Not because of what happens to Sass and Shame, but to Noah and Cans. I can't take it- literally, I just wanted to die when I read it. Nothing has ever been written in a book that ripped my heart out like that. I was totally inconsoleable after seeing those words. I am pissed right the hell off right now, so much so, that I almost don't want to know what happens next. I could never take that kind of heartbreak and gut wrenching pain--- ever again. I cannot fathom why Melanie decided to do what she did with the ending of this book, I can only hope that there was some divine reason behind it. Although, I cannot begin to imagine Noah without Cans. I just can't. I needed to know that Noah would get his peace and happiness, just the same as Carrie. But now, now I am totally gutted when it comes to Noah Beckett. For me, as soon as the ending came out, the entire story ceased to exist for Sass and Shame- it was solely about Noah. I love that Sass and Shame got their HEA, but I just can't bask in the afterglow- not after what happened.
I did give this book 5 stars, because I so loved the story of how this family came together again. Finally. I almost changed my rating to 1 star after it was over, simply due to the way the book ended. But that would have been an injustice to this story- I just couldn't do it. So, I leave my 5 stars up, even though my soul is screaming to tell Melanie how badly I hate her right now. I need to keep the faith that she knows what she is doing, and she is going to right this wrong- someway, somehow. Please woman, hear our cries and make this better!!
I did give this book 5 stars, because I so loved the story of how this family came together again. Finally. I almost changed my rating to 1 star after it was over, simply due to the way the book ended. But that would have been an injustice to this story- I just couldn't do it. So, I leave my 5 stars up, even though my soul is screaming to tell Melanie how badly I hate her right now. I need to keep the faith that she knows what she is doing, and she is going to right this wrong- someway, somehow. Please woman, hear our cries and make this better!!
April 5, 2014
Another tortured couple
An emotional dark story. The editing was rough but a really good read for 1$. I think you have to be in the mood for drama if you read this story. I was glued to my kindle but the after taste is leaving a bad taste. Cass, who "never" cries, cried the entire book. She basically fell apart after being dumped by Shamus and jumped into an abusive relationship. Years pass and Shamus was left in the dark about Cass. The new plot with Corey just kind of got forgotten....I kept thinking...Did I miss something? Although what happened to Cass was horrible and she had every right to try and move on, she really brought a lot of misery on herself. Her secrets were stopping her from moving on and her misery got a little old. Don't get me wrong...I was glued to my kindle but this is part of the bad after taste I mentioned earlier. The ending was a shock and I'm looking forward to the next book but need a break from drama after this one. A good emotional escape that left me speechless. I will say that I think the first book was more compelling.
An emotional dark story. The editing was rough but a really good read for 1$. I think you have to be in the mood for drama if you read this story. I was glued to my kindle but the after taste is leaving a bad taste. Cass, who "never" cries, cried the entire book. She basically fell apart after being dumped by Shamus and jumped into an abusive relationship. Years pass and Shamus was left in the dark about Cass. The new plot with Corey just kind of got forgotten....I kept thinking...Did I miss something? Although what happened to Cass was horrible and she had every right to try and move on, she really brought a lot of misery on herself. Her secrets were stopping her from moving on and her misery got a little old. Don't get me wrong...I was glued to my kindle but this is part of the bad after taste I mentioned earlier. The ending was a shock and I'm looking forward to the next book but need a break from drama after this one. A good emotional escape that left me speechless. I will say that I think the first book was more compelling.
May 6, 2014
Shame and Sass. Love them both. Plus I've been looking forward for their story anyways.
OMG. It's totally worth it. The story, their chemistry, the family, the friends and the love they all have.
Forgive Me is really about Shame and Sass both stubborn and not really letting each other know how they both really feel. It's pretty gruesome and tragic what happened to Sass. I like her spunk though but it was getting to be a little over the top for me where it dragged abit. Anyways the story really does connect and just brings emotional and teary moments.
I love Chad and Carrie and meeting their little girl Noelle and especially Noah. But this time round you really focus on them also not only on the MC's but the characters. The only problem I had was a few typos. Annoying much, but that didn't faze me one bit. But you will come across one tragedy before the ending.
TAT is worth it and I recommend cause both books really do pack a little punch. Now looks like Noah's book is next. Can't wait.
OMG. It's totally worth it. The story, their chemistry, the family, the friends and the love they all have.
Forgive Me is really about Shame and Sass both stubborn and not really letting each other know how they both really feel. It's pretty gruesome and tragic what happened to Sass. I like her spunk though but it was getting to be a little over the top for me where it dragged abit. Anyways the story really does connect and just brings emotional and teary moments.
I love Chad and Carrie and meeting their little girl Noelle and especially Noah. But this time round you really focus on them also not only on the MC's but the characters. The only problem I had was a few typos. Annoying much, but that didn't faze me one bit. But you will come across one tragedy before the ending.
TAT is worth it and I recommend cause both books really do pack a little punch. Now looks like Noah's book is next. Can't wait.
January 2, 2015
I'm not even sure what to say. I'm left speechless and heartbroken. I'm absolutely joyous with the hope and promise of the future for Shame and Cass, but it's so bittersweet when mixed with the devastation Noah is left in. I have come to know that I will finish a book by Melanie feeling like an emotional wreck. Very rarely have I found an author that can draw me in and make me feel so completely that I am the person in the book. Even with the lack of editing, through all the typos and mistakes, this story is all encompassing. It's moving and raw and real. I wasn't sure that this book would be worth all the wait. It is. Now I only wonder if it was worth the pain Melanie must have gone through to write such an emotional book.
July 10, 2015
This book gutted me, multiple times. Amazing writing...simply amazing.
January 5, 2018
What can I say...I absolutely loved Shamus in this book, Cassa tended to get on my nerves throughout the book but I’ll give her a past since she is a survivor. But honestly the last couple of chapters really made the book....shit happened that I wasn’t expecting nor did I see coming. And I’m totally pissed because out of all the TAT members, Noah deserves a HEA the most. Now onto the 3rd book in the series “Save Me”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2019
The ending of this broke me
June 5, 2014
If I could give this book 1000 stars I would.
Yes there were typos and this wasn't stylistically perfect but we were warned. Her editor had to step away for personal reasons but she went forward and published anyways for the fans. To top it off she apologized and is selling her hard work at a discounted price. DAMN I respect Melanie Walker and all independent writers like her.
Like I mentioned above the words were grammatically incorrect but the story was perfect. Book 2 of the TAT series broke me just as much as book 1. I didn't think Walker could think of a storyline equally as heart wrenching as Trust Me but she did. And just like with Carrie and Chad I sobbed for Shamus and Cassa.
We are introduced to the couple in Trust Me and from what little we know, shit gets all kinds of messed up for Cassa. THEN we get Forgive Me and realize that she's not just messed up, she's totally and utterly broken in every kind of way. Physically and mentally broken from her abusive, psychotic ex-husband. Heartbroken from Shamus; the guy who was supposed to be her happily-ever-after but walked away without an word. She's hopeless and pissed and lost in a way that really resonates with anyone who's been hurt- in a way that's hard to read because it's so raw but is so compelling that you can't stop.
“I didn’t deserve this life.” I say and I have never said those words out loud. Somehow or someway I had to have deserved this because I am not Jobe. I deserved growing old with Shamus Devin James. I was never meant to be Cassa Rae Stapleton-Noxx. More words tumble out as I cry. “I deserved to be a mom and he robbed me of that. I deserved to stand up the times I did.” I look at them “bawling my eyes out and seeking reassurance. “I didn’t deserve to be beaten and degraded for knowing what he was doing to me was wrong.”
Then, like in Trust me we get those graphic scenes where your stomach turns and you all you can think is damn along with a string of curse words.
“I can say now, that moment was the absolute worst moment of my life. I remember how the food felt as he forced it against my lips, I remember gagging and crying all while he watched. It was the only time he ever won.. He won that night. I cried, I begged and it did me no good so of course I never did it again. I wasn't allowed to shower that night and because of my “stench” I was to sleep on the kitchen floor like the pig he said I was”
Then there is Shamus who has spent two years pining for the girl he lost. That all changes when he come home and finally crosses paths Cassa.
“I felt my chest burning. I didn't want to be a dick to my Sassy but seeing her, like every wet dream over the last two years come to life just pissed me off. I had shattered myself by leaving her behind all because I was young a dumb enough to listen to an old man who was drunk and like usual mad at me.”
“The last two years have been torture while I sat and killed myself every night, falling asleep to the image of her in bed with another mans arms around her. Now I find out that man had put his hands on what was and would always be mine.”
The reunion between the two is far from perfect and the journey back to each other is equally as rocky but eventually they RE:find happiness.
MY ONE CRITIQUE:
through it all I couldn't help but yell inside why did they walk away from perfect? It all could have been avoided with a note or a phone call. But then again shoulda/ coulda/ woulda never got anyone anywhere. And maybe it's the bitter girl in me but I can't help but blame Shamus for the avalanche that became their lives. While I'm happy with the way it ended for the couple a small part of me feels like he almost doesn't deserve her anymore- Harsh but true.
PSA TO ALL READERS: while the characters find happiness the ending is far from sweet. Hearts will be broken!!! WHY MELANIE WHY END LIKE THAT?!? How could you do that to Noah after everything? Least to say, I'm salivating for book 3 to come out!
Yes there were typos and this wasn't stylistically perfect but we were warned. Her editor had to step away for personal reasons but she went forward and published anyways for the fans. To top it off she apologized and is selling her hard work at a discounted price. DAMN I respect Melanie Walker and all independent writers like her.
Like I mentioned above the words were grammatically incorrect but the story was perfect. Book 2 of the TAT series broke me just as much as book 1. I didn't think Walker could think of a storyline equally as heart wrenching as Trust Me but she did. And just like with Carrie and Chad I sobbed for Shamus and Cassa.
We are introduced to the couple in Trust Me and from what little we know, shit gets all kinds of messed up for Cassa. THEN we get Forgive Me and realize that she's not just messed up, she's totally and utterly broken in every kind of way. Physically and mentally broken from her abusive, psychotic ex-husband. Heartbroken from Shamus; the guy who was supposed to be her happily-ever-after but walked away without an word. She's hopeless and pissed and lost in a way that really resonates with anyone who's been hurt- in a way that's hard to read because it's so raw but is so compelling that you can't stop.
“I didn’t deserve this life.” I say and I have never said those words out loud. Somehow or someway I had to have deserved this because I am not Jobe. I deserved growing old with Shamus Devin James. I was never meant to be Cassa Rae Stapleton-Noxx. More words tumble out as I cry. “I deserved to be a mom and he robbed me of that. I deserved to stand up the times I did.” I look at them “bawling my eyes out and seeking reassurance. “I didn’t deserve to be beaten and degraded for knowing what he was doing to me was wrong.”
Then, like in Trust me we get those graphic scenes where your stomach turns and you all you can think is damn along with a string of curse words.
“I can say now, that moment was the absolute worst moment of my life. I remember how the food felt as he forced it against my lips, I remember gagging and crying all while he watched. It was the only time he ever won.. He won that night. I cried, I begged and it did me no good so of course I never did it again. I wasn't allowed to shower that night and because of my “stench” I was to sleep on the kitchen floor like the pig he said I was”
Then there is Shamus who has spent two years pining for the girl he lost. That all changes when he come home and finally crosses paths Cassa.
“I felt my chest burning. I didn't want to be a dick to my Sassy but seeing her, like every wet dream over the last two years come to life just pissed me off. I had shattered myself by leaving her behind all because I was young a dumb enough to listen to an old man who was drunk and like usual mad at me.”
“The last two years have been torture while I sat and killed myself every night, falling asleep to the image of her in bed with another mans arms around her. Now I find out that man had put his hands on what was and would always be mine.”
The reunion between the two is far from perfect and the journey back to each other is equally as rocky but eventually they RE:find happiness.
MY ONE CRITIQUE:
through it all I couldn't help but yell inside why did they walk away from perfect? It all could have been avoided with a note or a phone call. But then again shoulda/ coulda/ woulda never got anyone anywhere. And maybe it's the bitter girl in me but I can't help but blame Shamus for the avalanche that became their lives. While I'm happy with the way it ended for the couple a small part of me feels like he almost doesn't deserve her anymore- Harsh but true.
PSA TO ALL READERS: while the characters find happiness the ending is far from sweet. Hearts will be broken!!! WHY MELANIE WHY END LIKE THAT?!? How could you do that to Noah after everything? Least to say, I'm salivating for book 3 to come out!
September 22, 2014
SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW! READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
OMG!!! The ending of this book gutted me. I just don't see how Noah will ever survive this & why did it have to happen to him?? This book was Shame & Cassa's story & boy do they have one to tell. Shame leaves for California with the rest of the band to make it big, but the one person he leaves without is Cassa. Shame's dad convinces him that it is the right thing to do for her. Cassa struggles & then finds out she is pregnant with Shames baby, but not before she has met Corey the ASS! She does what she thinks is right marries him and tells him the baby is his. She miscarries & Corey starts to beat her because he finds a letter she had wrote to Shame confessing everything, from the baby to him being the love of her life. He then does the unimaginable to her & tries to kill her leaving her slashed open & bleeding out. All of TAT's band members learn the truth & agree to keep her secret from Shame. Eventually sometime passes & Shame's dad dies forcing him & Cassa back together for the services. They are both very much still in love with each other. A lot happens & I mean A lot, but they finally get it together all the while Chad & Carrie are planning their wedding. The wedding day finally comes along & happens beautifully. Shame sees Noah propose to Candey & they all leave the reception to go home, then they get the call that Noah & Candey have been in an accident & that she didn't survive. WOW!!! I just don't understand why this had to end this way?? Poor Noah deserved to be happen he is the glue that holds this family together, Who is gonna be his glue?? I'm so excited for book three. Another great job Melanie!! Keep up the awesome work.
OMG!!! The ending of this book gutted me. I just don't see how Noah will ever survive this & why did it have to happen to him?? This book was Shame & Cassa's story & boy do they have one to tell. Shame leaves for California with the rest of the band to make it big, but the one person he leaves without is Cassa. Shame's dad convinces him that it is the right thing to do for her. Cassa struggles & then finds out she is pregnant with Shames baby, but not before she has met Corey the ASS! She does what she thinks is right marries him and tells him the baby is his. She miscarries & Corey starts to beat her because he finds a letter she had wrote to Shame confessing everything, from the baby to him being the love of her life. He then does the unimaginable to her & tries to kill her leaving her slashed open & bleeding out. All of TAT's band members learn the truth & agree to keep her secret from Shame. Eventually sometime passes & Shame's dad dies forcing him & Cassa back together for the services. They are both very much still in love with each other. A lot happens & I mean A lot, but they finally get it together all the while Chad & Carrie are planning their wedding. The wedding day finally comes along & happens beautifully. Shame sees Noah propose to Candey & they all leave the reception to go home, then they get the call that Noah & Candey have been in an accident & that she didn't survive. WOW!!! I just don't understand why this had to end this way?? Poor Noah deserved to be happen he is the glue that holds this family together, Who is gonna be his glue?? I'm so excited for book three. Another great job Melanie!! Keep up the awesome work.
August 22, 2017
I liked the heart breaking idea of the this book, how Sassy was hurt by love and how Shame was desperate to have her back in his arms. The first third of the book was really good and full of emotions and all but after that the story went down. at this point it was just sex, crying (gah too much crying), fighting and making up. just that, plain and simple. nothing noticeable happened and everything became so predictable. even everything about their pasts was already clear for the reader. so... not what I expected.
Though I didn't like too long dialogues and all-teary and too-damaged characters (they were all fucked-up in some way), an explanation by Roni about Sassy's part in her being so miserable was really interesting and thoughtful for me and kinda answers "why all this Sh*t should happen to this poor girl?"
Though I didn't like too long dialogues and all-teary and too-damaged characters (they were all fucked-up in some way), an explanation by Roni about Sassy's part in her being so miserable was really interesting and thoughtful for me and kinda answers "why all this Sh*t should happen to this poor girl?"
July 8, 2015
A very emotional read. Melanie sure knows how to get to you and leave you an emotional wreck. Why not, 5 stars? One thing I don't like . I understand that they are rock stars and that is part of it but it can be excluded from story.
March 28, 2019
Forgive me
Start off you have to read Trust Me first! Because Forgive Me starts where Trust Me ended. If you love Rocker love story, your going to love this series for sure. I can’t put them down. Be ready for a emotional roller coaster!!!
Start off you have to read Trust Me first! Because Forgive Me starts where Trust Me ended. If you love Rocker love story, your going to love this series for sure. I can’t put them down. Be ready for a emotional roller coaster!!!
June 30, 2019
Sad
Just when you think things can't get worse for these rockstars, they do. This was a very emotional chapter in their story.
One would think the author could have made more of an effort with the English language in this 2nd book but no, she didn't.
Just when you think things can't get worse for these rockstars, they do. This was a very emotional chapter in their story.
One would think the author could have made more of an effort with the English language in this 2nd book but no, she didn't.
April 20, 2017
This is so hard to write. I loved Trust Me, Carrie & Chad were amazing characters. But they are with such a close knit group of friends that you can't help but be involved with all of them. Noah is by far the best guy ever! Candy, Shame, Cass, & Cal are all fantastic characters. So at the end of Trust Me we've jumped 1 years time and see where the group is. In that time you find out that Shame & Cass did not survive together and in fact some horrific events happen to Cass. Well this story picks up right where that one left off. Let's just say I was beside myself this entire story. Carrie & Noah had it rough so the first book was a tough read, well this story is no exception. Cass & Shame are fighting to survive in a world that has torn them apart. You are just torn up over the events that have happened and you are just hurting watching them try to come together. Just like the first book this is an emotional read. Ok so not to take away from Shame & Cass but the ending of this book is what really threw me over the edge. So we were pre-warned that this book had a cliff. I try to say away until the next book releases but I've been waiting for this book for so long I couldn't wait any longer. Everything if finally right in the world of TAT and then a very tragic event throws the entire group for the worst possible tragedy. I know I'm leaving you hanging. I don't want to give anything away but this book just ripped me apart. I was a crying mess by the end of the book. This is so far in my head I'm just ugh. I don't even know what to write other than be prepared for a gut wrenching, emotional roller coaster in the world of TAT. I hope you love it like I do. Oh and to help ease your mind (not really) but there will be a small novella lengthening the ending of this book. Yep you guessed it the gut wrenching part in detail is to come. I'm sadistic but I can't wait. Then we will get 2 more books after that. I can't wait, I love this series!
April 28, 2014
oh god!! First thing i have to say is.. this book tore my emotions wide open, chewed them up and spat them out !!!
So we met all these characters in the first book, grew to love them, loved how tight knit they were, and how strongly they supported each other. And now we have Shame and Sassy's story, i loved it, Sassy fell to pieces when Shame left and she suffered immensly emotionally and physically, she wanted Shame to know none of it, and this fantastic group of friends came together yet again to support her and also keep their word to not let Shame know, and at the same time supporting him, This book is an emotional roller coaster.Shame and Sassy have always loved each other, and now they need to find their way back to each other, because neither of them has coped with life without the other. You become so involved not only with the main characters but also the side characters who also play such big roles,, expecially Noah, wow just wow !! This book tore my emotions apart, please please tell me we will have A NOAH book!!! You cannot leave it like that !!!
Now to the only little downsides, and as the writer says its mostly little editing issues, the tenses do cross over, there are some grammatical errors and with some better editing this book would go from super go absolutly awesome !!! Although the errors do not affect the story i feel that a story as great as this really deserves to shine at its best !!! Keep writing !!! it's not often a story breaks my heart !!
So we met all these characters in the first book, grew to love them, loved how tight knit they were, and how strongly they supported each other. And now we have Shame and Sassy's story, i loved it, Sassy fell to pieces when Shame left and she suffered immensly emotionally and physically, she wanted Shame to know none of it, and this fantastic group of friends came together yet again to support her and also keep their word to not let Shame know, and at the same time supporting him, This book is an emotional roller coaster.Shame and Sassy have always loved each other, and now they need to find their way back to each other, because neither of them has coped with life without the other. You become so involved not only with the main characters but also the side characters who also play such big roles,, expecially Noah, wow just wow !! This book tore my emotions apart, please please tell me we will have A NOAH book!!! You cannot leave it like that !!!
Now to the only little downsides, and as the writer says its mostly little editing issues, the tenses do cross over, there are some grammatical errors and with some better editing this book would go from super go absolutly awesome !!! Although the errors do not affect the story i feel that a story as great as this really deserves to shine at its best !!! Keep writing !!! it's not often a story breaks my heart !!
March 31, 2014
A truly amazing read that made me ugly cry several times especially at the end where I had to hide in the bedroom so I didn't scare the kids with the sobbing.
I thought it wouldn't be possible for another book to be as intense as the first in the series but I was wrong. Forgive Me manages to wring every emotion from the start to finish and leave you exhausted with one hell of a book hangover at the end.
The story follows Shame the Drummer from Thick as Thieves and his first love Sassy. Shame and Sassy's relationship came to an abrupt end and Sass went on to marry another man with horrifying consequences. The band and their friends are reunited at home following a devastating event and they all try to overcome some traumas from the past to make their collective way forward.
Full of drama, gritty love and horrific events this story is an emotional rollercoaster that touched my soul and left me wanting more. I won't lie, you will need tissues if you read this book and you will be left looking like Alice Cooper but what a ride.
Melanie has the gift of being a great storyteller and both of the books in this series are masterpieces.
There are editing problems, explained at the start of the book by an author's note and to be honest I don't care as it doesn't detract from such a compelling page turner.
I thought it wouldn't be possible for another book to be as intense as the first in the series but I was wrong. Forgive Me manages to wring every emotion from the start to finish and leave you exhausted with one hell of a book hangover at the end.
The story follows Shame the Drummer from Thick as Thieves and his first love Sassy. Shame and Sassy's relationship came to an abrupt end and Sass went on to marry another man with horrifying consequences. The band and their friends are reunited at home following a devastating event and they all try to overcome some traumas from the past to make their collective way forward.
Full of drama, gritty love and horrific events this story is an emotional rollercoaster that touched my soul and left me wanting more. I won't lie, you will need tissues if you read this book and you will be left looking like Alice Cooper but what a ride.
Melanie has the gift of being a great storyteller and both of the books in this series are masterpieces.
There are editing problems, explained at the start of the book by an author's note and to be honest I don't care as it doesn't detract from such a compelling page turner.
April 10, 2014
Let me start by saying that I liked Book #1, Trust Me. But in my opinion, Forgive Me (Book #2) was even better! The author warns that Forgive Me has editing issues and offers her book at a deep discount to make up for it. Despite the grammar mistakes and choppy sentence structures, I was able to look beyond these errors and still enjoyed this tale immensely.
In Forgive Me, Shamus and Cass's story was front and center. Their story was gritty and intense, and they had many obstacles to overcome. Cass's past pain and abuse kept me on edge, but I was touched by the emotional kaleidoscope that weaved throughout the novel.
The best thing about this series was the cast of characters. The Thick as Thieves (TAT) band members, and their women, were such a tight knit group. They've formed a close bond and seemed like family, which results in a lot of drama (and some humor too).
Just so you know...this is not your typical rock series. These books focus more on the relationship between the H/h and the interconnection between friends. By the time you're done reading both books, you'll feel like they had a profound impact on you. Forgive Me doesn't have a cliffhanger, but the ending is explosive and powerful! I can't wait for more about Noah Beckett in Book #3!
My Rating:
I didn't deduct for poor editing. For only 99¢, this story deserves 5 Stars!
In Forgive Me, Shamus and Cass's story was front and center. Their story was gritty and intense, and they had many obstacles to overcome. Cass's past pain and abuse kept me on edge, but I was touched by the emotional kaleidoscope that weaved throughout the novel.
The best thing about this series was the cast of characters. The Thick as Thieves (TAT) band members, and their women, were such a tight knit group. They've formed a close bond and seemed like family, which results in a lot of drama (and some humor too).
Just so you know...this is not your typical rock series. These books focus more on the relationship between the H/h and the interconnection between friends. By the time you're done reading both books, you'll feel like they had a profound impact on you. Forgive Me doesn't have a cliffhanger, but the ending is explosive and powerful! I can't wait for more about Noah Beckett in Book #3!
My Rating:
I didn't deduct for poor editing. For only 99¢, this story deserves 5 Stars!
May 25, 2015
Again such a powerful beginning to the story, I'm devastated for cassa, Omg I didn't think this book couldn't be any worse than the first book but I was soooo wrong, and Corey don't get me started on him what a monster!
I really like how this author has linked the stories on the time line with Chad and Carrie still broken up, other scenes from the first book and it flows effortlessly throughout the book. Noah is also at the forefront of this read as well, I love him even more as he's got cassa's back acting like the true big brother. I enjoyed getting to see Carrie and Chad and to see how far they have come with their daughter noelle.
Oh again this has so much angst. I enjoyed this very much but not as much as the first, but it was no less emotional especially the last few chapters, I was in tears for Noah and Candy and I felt the struggles between Candy & Noah as they grow and learn the second time around. Shame and cassa's chemistry together is hot and I felt the connection more though in book 1 than this and the sex is hot.
Their are only two things I have to complain about is that their are quite a few editing errors in this one probably more than the first book and part of the plot line such as Corey the ex husband just faded out, nothing mentioned at all.
I really like how this author has linked the stories on the time line with Chad and Carrie still broken up, other scenes from the first book and it flows effortlessly throughout the book. Noah is also at the forefront of this read as well, I love him even more as he's got cassa's back acting like the true big brother. I enjoyed getting to see Carrie and Chad and to see how far they have come with their daughter noelle.
Oh again this has so much angst. I enjoyed this very much but not as much as the first, but it was no less emotional especially the last few chapters, I was in tears for Noah and Candy and I felt the struggles between Candy & Noah as they grow and learn the second time around. Shame and cassa's chemistry together is hot and I felt the connection more though in book 1 than this and the sex is hot.
Their are only two things I have to complain about is that their are quite a few editing errors in this one probably more than the first book and part of the plot line such as Corey the ex husband just faded out, nothing mentioned at all.
April 3, 2014
Forgive me review not enough stars but deff gets 5.
Loved it couldn't stop even though the end had me in tears to we're i had to take breaks . I never take time to write reviews but I love your first book and this book topped it I read everyday and your book made me feel and I cherish that in books so yes I recommend this book even though it makes you cry laugh even mad you can't change things about it but that's what you have to love because that's what life is all about the good and bad and fighting through the impossible for us and the people we love. This book was deep raw and filled with emotions that make you feel and relate to. Forgive me deffitneley touched home with, e on so many levels this was great i just cant stop thinking about the end and noah i could feel all of it rigt along with the characters. Your writing is so amazing. when i can picture it all so vivdly as well as feel now thats writing. You write what i hope to one day achieve to make people feel everyting i write.
Loved it couldn't stop even though the end had me in tears to we're i had to take breaks . I never take time to write reviews but I love your first book and this book topped it I read everyday and your book made me feel and I cherish that in books so yes I recommend this book even though it makes you cry laugh even mad you can't change things about it but that's what you have to love because that's what life is all about the good and bad and fighting through the impossible for us and the people we love. This book was deep raw and filled with emotions that make you feel and relate to. Forgive me deffitneley touched home with, e on so many levels this was great i just cant stop thinking about the end and noah i could feel all of it rigt along with the characters. Your writing is so amazing. when i can picture it all so vivdly as well as feel now thats writing. You write what i hope to one day achieve to make people feel everyting i write.
April 8, 2014
OMG !! I have waited FOREVER for this beauty and Melanie did not dissappoint !! Seriously I refuse to give the main spoiler away as readers NEED to read these AWESOME books and live the dream of TAT.
What I will say is damm girl....Melanie you put it out there, the incident that shall not be expanded upon !!! left me gutted. Nooooooo !!! I roared. Please god Melanie let a beautiful, kind nurse heal his pain (minus the morphine).
I was furious at that bitch of a nurse, I wanted to recite the code of conduct to her !!.
As a nurse myself, I know we can heal as much as fangirls !! Am I winning you over to but a nurse as the heroine ? ;0)
I really hope that books 3 & 4 role out fast, as I am literally like pavlov's dogs slathering for them.
On a final note to potential readers (the whiners who want spell and grammatically perfect books)....well, this book may have a few errors here and there, but it does not detract from the brilliance of the story, so deal with it !!.
Well done Melanie !!!
What I will say is damm girl....Melanie you put it out there, the incident that shall not be expanded upon !!! left me gutted. Nooooooo !!! I roared. Please god Melanie let a beautiful, kind nurse heal his pain (minus the morphine).
I was furious at that bitch of a nurse, I wanted to recite the code of conduct to her !!.
As a nurse myself, I know we can heal as much as fangirls !! Am I winning you over to but a nurse as the heroine ? ;0)
I really hope that books 3 & 4 role out fast, as I am literally like pavlov's dogs slathering for them.
On a final note to potential readers (the whiners who want spell and grammatically perfect books)....well, this book may have a few errors here and there, but it does not detract from the brilliance of the story, so deal with it !!.
Well done Melanie !!!
April 3, 2014
OMG!! the raw emotions I felt with this book spoke volumes with how Melanie can write. I was anxious for this to come out and a little impatient, LOL, but damn if it wasn't worth it. the struggles Shame and Sassy went thru made my heart stop pumping blood at times. The side characters were amazing as well.
I was worried that the book was not going to be released on the Kindle but Melanie pulled thru somehow and I am ever so thankful for her dedication to us as readers.
With that being said, I didn't see the ending coming and I felt my heart shatter more than I ever imagined it would. I can only hope and pray that we will be getting more from TAT and soon!!
Also, Melanie, don't worry about the errors. No one is perfect and truth be told, I am sure you will see some errors in this post. This book had so much more that pulled me in to a depth like no other that I say "who gives a shit about the errors"!!
I was worried that the book was not going to be released on the Kindle but Melanie pulled thru somehow and I am ever so thankful for her dedication to us as readers.
With that being said, I didn't see the ending coming and I felt my heart shatter more than I ever imagined it would. I can only hope and pray that we will be getting more from TAT and soon!!
Also, Melanie, don't worry about the errors. No one is perfect and truth be told, I am sure you will see some errors in this post. This book had so much more that pulled me in to a depth like no other that I say "who gives a shit about the errors"!!
May 1, 2014
OMFG!!!! This book is so fucking beautiful. I cant even describe in words how I feel after reading this book. I have cried, laughed, screamed and again cried with the ending. This book was soooo emotional and so freaking good just as good as the first book. I loved loved and i mean loved both books but so sad with the ending of this one. Why would you not have a happy story for Noah - he deserves more than any of them and to destroy him like that at the end i could not stop crying. Very rarely does a book make me cry but this one was strong. There was no mention of Cory which I thought he would come back into the story so im just wondering what happened since the story was based on what happened with him and Cassa. if there are other books coming then I cant wait for it and for sure will get them the minute they are out. You are an awesome author to write these books becasue they were so kick ass i loved them.
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