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Tempest #1-7
The Complete Tempest World Box Set
A full and complete 7 book series in a box set by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Mankin.
Your all access backstage pass to fall in love with a rock star.
The band’s beginning to their rise to superstardom. They wanted to become rockstars. They didn't expect to find love.
This box set includes all the books to complete this series, including the #1 bestselling prequel novel. The 7 full-length novels included inside this box set are:
SOUTHSIDE HIGH * Irresistible Refrain * Enticing Interlude * Captivating Bridge * Relentless Rhythm*
Tempting Tempo * Scandalous Beat
SOUTHSIDE HIGH
My best friend and I want the same girl. But Lace Lowell is mine. She was mine first. She’ll be mine forever. Sure, she was his friend when they were kids, long before I ever met her. But that’s in the past. This is now. I’m Warren Jinkins. War. My name is my battle cry. I take what I want. I don’t ask, and I want her.
I’m in love with two men. Bryan Jackson is the guitarist in our band, and War is the lead singer. They’re sexy bad boys, the most dangerous guys in our school. All the girls at Southside High want them. But loving two guys is a problem—especially when those two guys also love each other.
IRRESISTIBLE REFRAIN
Two years ago, everything changed for the remaining members of the Seattle rock band Tempest.
Two years is a long time.
Too long to keep on remembering.
Not nearly long enough to forget.
In trouble with nowhere else to go songstress, Lace Lowell seeks refuge with the band during their stop in New York City. It's a risky move for her because they are both there, two impossibly good-looking men whose lives are inseparably entwined with hers. One who bruised her heart and one who smashed it into pieces.
ENTICING INTERLUDE
To the talented vocalist Justin Jones, love is merely a game that he plays by his own rules.
But to Bridget Dubois, love and heartache are one and the same.
Broken too many times before, the delicate beauty keeps her emotions carefully concealed. Bridget has her own set of rigid rules when it comes to men. She prefers to avoid them altogether, especially dangerously seductive auburn haired emerald eyed players like Justin.
CAPTIVATING BRIDGE
Warren "War" Jinkins is that guy.
The bad one.
Tempest's ex front man, an arrogant rock god.
The only thing larger than his ego is his capacity for self-destruction.
His bad attitude has cost him. His woman. His best friend. His band. Everything.
Shaina Bentley is that girl.
The good one.
Hollywood's pink candy-coated sweetheart.
The star of Pinky Swear, television's top rated teen show.
He's a one-man island. She's a fragile captive soul.
Is love a current too dangerous to cross or will it be the bridge that brings them together?
RELENTLESS RHYTHM
The one she really wants is out of reach.
The one he really needs is already taken.
Dizzy Lowell, rhythm man for the rising rock band Tempest is a wizard on the guitar and a wonder with women. But the hookup specialist hides his emotional scars beneath his suave exterior. He never lets anyone truly touch him until he meets April Reynolds, the confident bartender of the Diamond Mine.
TEMPTING TEMPO
Sager Reed the strong and silent bassist for the rock band Tempest is well acquainted with loss. The thoughtful tattoos he designs only hint at his turbulent youth. He buries his guilt about it deeply within his troubled heart.
Melinda T. Belle is the daughter of a dysfunctional rock legend. Avoiding emotional entanglement, she has turned her back on nearly everyone and everything she has ever known. Alone, she tries desperately to find fulfillment in the one dream she has left, competitive skiing.
Can Sager overcome his dark past?
Will Melinda realize her worth?
Will they both see that love is only thing that really matters?
SCANDALOUS BEAT
A rock star. A stripper. Can a hookup lead to a happily ever after?
Your all access backstage pass to fall in love with a rock star.
The band’s beginning to their rise to superstardom. They wanted to become rockstars. They didn't expect to find love.
This box set includes all the books to complete this series, including the #1 bestselling prequel novel. The 7 full-length novels included inside this box set are:
SOUTHSIDE HIGH * Irresistible Refrain * Enticing Interlude * Captivating Bridge * Relentless Rhythm*
Tempting Tempo * Scandalous Beat
SOUTHSIDE HIGH
My best friend and I want the same girl. But Lace Lowell is mine. She was mine first. She’ll be mine forever. Sure, she was his friend when they were kids, long before I ever met her. But that’s in the past. This is now. I’m Warren Jinkins. War. My name is my battle cry. I take what I want. I don’t ask, and I want her.
I’m in love with two men. Bryan Jackson is the guitarist in our band, and War is the lead singer. They’re sexy bad boys, the most dangerous guys in our school. All the girls at Southside High want them. But loving two guys is a problem—especially when those two guys also love each other.
IRRESISTIBLE REFRAIN
Two years ago, everything changed for the remaining members of the Seattle rock band Tempest.
Two years is a long time.
Too long to keep on remembering.
Not nearly long enough to forget.
In trouble with nowhere else to go songstress, Lace Lowell seeks refuge with the band during their stop in New York City. It's a risky move for her because they are both there, two impossibly good-looking men whose lives are inseparably entwined with hers. One who bruised her heart and one who smashed it into pieces.
ENTICING INTERLUDE
To the talented vocalist Justin Jones, love is merely a game that he plays by his own rules.
But to Bridget Dubois, love and heartache are one and the same.
Broken too many times before, the delicate beauty keeps her emotions carefully concealed. Bridget has her own set of rigid rules when it comes to men. She prefers to avoid them altogether, especially dangerously seductive auburn haired emerald eyed players like Justin.
CAPTIVATING BRIDGE
Warren "War" Jinkins is that guy.
The bad one.
Tempest's ex front man, an arrogant rock god.
The only thing larger than his ego is his capacity for self-destruction.
His bad attitude has cost him. His woman. His best friend. His band. Everything.
Shaina Bentley is that girl.
The good one.
Hollywood's pink candy-coated sweetheart.
The star of Pinky Swear, television's top rated teen show.
He's a one-man island. She's a fragile captive soul.
Is love a current too dangerous to cross or will it be the bridge that brings them together?
RELENTLESS RHYTHM
The one she really wants is out of reach.
The one he really needs is already taken.
Dizzy Lowell, rhythm man for the rising rock band Tempest is a wizard on the guitar and a wonder with women. But the hookup specialist hides his emotional scars beneath his suave exterior. He never lets anyone truly touch him until he meets April Reynolds, the confident bartender of the Diamond Mine.
TEMPTING TEMPO
Sager Reed the strong and silent bassist for the rock band Tempest is well acquainted with loss. The thoughtful tattoos he designs only hint at his turbulent youth. He buries his guilt about it deeply within his troubled heart.
Melinda T. Belle is the daughter of a dysfunctional rock legend. Avoiding emotional entanglement, she has turned her back on nearly everyone and everything she has ever known. Alone, she tries desperately to find fulfillment in the one dream she has left, competitive skiing.
Can Sager overcome his dark past?
Will Melinda realize her worth?
Will they both see that love is only thing that really matters?
SCANDALOUS BEAT
A rock star. A stripper. Can a hookup lead to a happily ever after?
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Published January 22, 2021
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About the author
Michelle Mankin
65 books1,280 followersMICHELLE MANKIN is the New York Times bestselling author of over 40 romance novels.
Romance that Rocks.
Her individual books are FREE in kindleunlimited. Link to them on her author page on Amazon:
http://author.to/MyAuthorPage
BRUTAL STRENGTH trilogy
completed series
TEMPEST
a fan favorite and a completed series
FIND ME
a completed trilogy
ROCK STARS, SURF AND SECOND CHANCES
a completed series
STORM is a #1 bestselling standalone spin-off from the Rockstars, Surf, and Second Chances series
GIRLS RANKING THE ROCK STARS (Rock F*ck Club)
a completed series
IN HIS EYES is a standalone spin-off from the RFC
ONCE UPON A ROCK STAR
4 books planned ending with The Right Song
ADDY"S ROLLERCOASTER ROMANCE
Getting it Wrong
Getting it Right
NO QUARTER
Hot Summer School Night
Breaking Her Bad
MAGIC series
a completed paranormal series
Romance that Rocks.
Her individual books are FREE in kindleunlimited. Link to them on her author page on Amazon:
http://author.to/MyAuthorPage
BRUTAL STRENGTH trilogy
completed series
TEMPEST
a fan favorite and a completed series
FIND ME
a completed trilogy
ROCK STARS, SURF AND SECOND CHANCES
a completed series
STORM is a #1 bestselling standalone spin-off from the Rockstars, Surf, and Second Chances series
GIRLS RANKING THE ROCK STARS (Rock F*ck Club)
a completed series
IN HIS EYES is a standalone spin-off from the RFC
ONCE UPON A ROCK STAR
4 books planned ending with The Right Song
ADDY"S ROLLERCOASTER ROMANCE
Getting it Wrong
Getting it Right
NO QUARTER
Hot Summer School Night
Breaking Her Bad
MAGIC series
a completed paranormal series
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February 7, 2021
If you are a lover of rockstar romance and are looking for an exciting, long binge on a cold winter's night, this may be the perfect boxset for you! The entire series plus a best selling new prequel, all in one place, is ready to dive into right now. It's a steal and Michelle Mankin is an author that knows how to keep your heart pounding as she takes you through the lives, loves and music of her incredible band, Tempest. From their gritty beginnings in rough, dangerous Southside High, these bad boys become the sexy rockers they always dreamed of.
They are packing venues, living in the spotlight and touring around the county as their stars rise to the top of the charts. Emotions can't help but run high along the way as betrayals, fame, loves lost and new ones found add to the rollercoaster ride known as Tempest. These guys and their ladies will keep you glued to their stories from beginning to end, rocking your world, one book at a time. Expect the unexpected- this series has all the angsty feels, steaminess and drama you could possibly want from an unforgettable rockstar romances series- 7 books in one place?....Yes please!!!
They are packing venues, living in the spotlight and touring around the county as their stars rise to the top of the charts. Emotions can't help but run high along the way as betrayals, fame, loves lost and new ones found add to the rollercoaster ride known as Tempest. These guys and their ladies will keep you glued to their stories from beginning to end, rocking your world, one book at a time. Expect the unexpected- this series has all the angsty feels, steaminess and drama you could possibly want from an unforgettable rockstar romances series- 7 books in one place?....Yes please!!!
January 25, 2021
This series is very well done, I enjoyed the books more and more as I read my way through it.
The character development is amazing, and the way the author treated some darker themes connected to them was really good, too.
The rockstars sometimes have darker aspects to their personalities, mostly due to their pasts. Their leading ladies are flawed, too, but still strong in their own way.
I loved all the different relationships, and most of all the friendships between the guys, and later on the friendships their significant others formed as well.
A definite winner!
The character development is amazing, and the way the author treated some darker themes connected to them was really good, too.
The rockstars sometimes have darker aspects to their personalities, mostly due to their pasts. Their leading ladies are flawed, too, but still strong in their own way.
I loved all the different relationships, and most of all the friendships between the guys, and later on the friendships their significant others formed as well.
A definite winner!
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February 8, 2021
A Perfect Tempest
A fabulous series about a group of rockers and the women who all face real struggles. Lots of heat, and the opportunity to learn more about issues that we all could face. I have yet to read a book or series by this author that I didn't love.
A fabulous series about a group of rockers and the women who all face real struggles. Lots of heat, and the opportunity to learn more about issues that we all could face. I have yet to read a book or series by this author that I didn't love.
January 3, 2019
All rockstar genre readers need to get their hands on this collection!
Refrain -Tempest Book 1
I love nothing more than conflict within a band and Bryan & War have that in spades
Enticing Interlude - Tempest Book 2
Justin has become the new lead singer after the conflict from book 1 - I really didn't think he fit in but the love story, especially with Bridget's son is sweet
Captivating Bridge - Tempest Book 3
This is the one that I was waiting for - Warren "War" Jenks was such a complex a-hole but I loved him. From his self-destructive behavior, to his fateful meeting with Shania, this book has all the feels.
Relentless Rhythm - Tempest Book 4
Dizzy has been hiding behind his manwhore ways but sees something in April the bartender from Diamond Mine, while they are a sizzling couple - the drama was a bit much for me but love prevails.
Tempting Tempo - Tempest Book 5
This book has a lot going on. Melinda "Blue" Belle has been on everyone's shitz list since the last book everyone except Sager Reed.
Sager had a really bad painful past and the only person he felt a connection to other than his band and family by choice was Blue but she didn't think she was good enough for a guy like Sager with her own issues wearing at her she preferred no strings hook ups. Blue can't resist Sager when she sees him and Sager isn't giving her a chance to run again but her career choice of being a downhill skier makes it difficult for them to be together. When a tragic event occurs Belle and Sager have to decide if love is enough.
Sager is a sweetheart I loved him from book one. There are interesting happenings in this book revolving around War, Bryan, Lace and even Mary. A great addition to this series it can be a standalone but I recommend reading them in order
This book touches on a very serious subject and Ms Mankin is to be commended on her handling of it and her invaluable information provided at the end of the book
Scandalous Beat - Book 6
This long awaited final book in the Tempest Series is definitely the icing of this particular cake. Like the previous books, this couple is far from perfect, but perfect for each other. Loads of obstacles from early on have tried to keep the charismatic Juaquin and the misunderstood Miriam, sister of the bands guitarist from being together and through the years, the obstacles became far worse. But when they see each other again and secrets are reveled, there is no stopping Juaquin from getting what he always wanted. Great to revisit the band and their significant others, plus some new supporting characters that brought much to this story. There was one person missing from the story as a major hurdle was resolved, however I can hope this person gets her own story someday. Everyone of these books had an important message delivered in such a way that is never preachy, but always enlightening. I hope this isn't the end of the Tempest Family.
Refrain -Tempest Book 1
I love nothing more than conflict within a band and Bryan & War have that in spades
Enticing Interlude - Tempest Book 2
Justin has become the new lead singer after the conflict from book 1 - I really didn't think he fit in but the love story, especially with Bridget's son is sweet
Captivating Bridge - Tempest Book 3
This is the one that I was waiting for - Warren "War" Jenks was such a complex a-hole but I loved him. From his self-destructive behavior, to his fateful meeting with Shania, this book has all the feels.
Relentless Rhythm - Tempest Book 4
Dizzy has been hiding behind his manwhore ways but sees something in April the bartender from Diamond Mine, while they are a sizzling couple - the drama was a bit much for me but love prevails.
Tempting Tempo - Tempest Book 5
This book has a lot going on. Melinda "Blue" Belle has been on everyone's shitz list since the last book everyone except Sager Reed.
Sager had a really bad painful past and the only person he felt a connection to other than his band and family by choice was Blue but she didn't think she was good enough for a guy like Sager with her own issues wearing at her she preferred no strings hook ups. Blue can't resist Sager when she sees him and Sager isn't giving her a chance to run again but her career choice of being a downhill skier makes it difficult for them to be together. When a tragic event occurs Belle and Sager have to decide if love is enough.
Sager is a sweetheart I loved him from book one. There are interesting happenings in this book revolving around War, Bryan, Lace and even Mary. A great addition to this series it can be a standalone but I recommend reading them in order
This book touches on a very serious subject and Ms Mankin is to be commended on her handling of it and her invaluable information provided at the end of the book
Scandalous Beat - Book 6
This long awaited final book in the Tempest Series is definitely the icing of this particular cake. Like the previous books, this couple is far from perfect, but perfect for each other. Loads of obstacles from early on have tried to keep the charismatic Juaquin and the misunderstood Miriam, sister of the bands guitarist from being together and through the years, the obstacles became far worse. But when they see each other again and secrets are reveled, there is no stopping Juaquin from getting what he always wanted. Great to revisit the band and their significant others, plus some new supporting characters that brought much to this story. There was one person missing from the story as a major hurdle was resolved, however I can hope this person gets her own story someday. Everyone of these books had an important message delivered in such a way that is never preachy, but always enlightening. I hope this isn't the end of the Tempest Family.
January 24, 2021
The entire Tempest world in one amazing box set will have you quickly flipping through the pages to learn about each guy and the girl that owns their heart. Mankin is an incredible author and knows exactly how to rock my world with her beautiful words. 5 Stars!!
January 24, 2021
Perfect Rock Romance!!
Are you a rock romance fan? If you are you HAVE to grab this box set because no one writes rock romance like Michelle Mankin. Each and every book in this set was 5*. Hard rockers and the women in their lives…can’t get any better.
Are you a rock romance fan? If you are you HAVE to grab this box set because no one writes rock romance like Michelle Mankin. Each and every book in this set was 5*. Hard rockers and the women in their lives…can’t get any better.
January 26, 2021
AHHHH I love this so much. All my hot men in one box set to make my life easier. Tempest from high school all the way to rocker life is what everyone needs in their life. High drama, lots of sexy times and angst that Mankin is known for.
March 10, 2019
Review by Erin:
This series is fantastic!!! Each story is it's own emotional roller coaster. All of them are packed full of all the feels. Each story is chock full of drama and obstacles for each character to overcome. Drugs, insecurities, abuse, depression, injuries, and crime lords. Oh my! I could not put it down. I fell in love with each set of characters, and the supporting characters too. I dare anyone to read this collection and not love it. It's impossible!
5 Stars
This series is fantastic!!! Each story is it's own emotional roller coaster. All of them are packed full of all the feels. Each story is chock full of drama and obstacles for each character to overcome. Drugs, insecurities, abuse, depression, injuries, and crime lords. Oh my! I could not put it down. I fell in love with each set of characters, and the supporting characters too. I dare anyone to read this collection and not love it. It's impossible!
5 Stars
January 3, 2019
Fantastic Rock Romance!!
Michelle Mankin has become my go-to author for rock romance because she knows how deliver everything I love in this genre with the sexy bad boy rockers and stories that highlight each band member.
You are lucky to get this box set without having to wait for the next book to come out because believe me you will want to devour this series.
Michelle Mankin has become my go-to author for rock romance because she knows how deliver everything I love in this genre with the sexy bad boy rockers and stories that highlight each band member.
You are lucky to get this box set without having to wait for the next book to come out because believe me you will want to devour this series.
January 25, 2021
This 7 books series is amazing. It starts with War, Bryan and Lacey. In Southside High we meet the band and Lacey. It is the beginning of Tempest. You have the love triangle between War, Bryan and Lacey. Two best friends in love with the same woman. We saw how things begin. Irresitable Refrain picks ups two years later. Lacey seeks refuge with the band after a bad relationship. What will happen this time around since Bryan broke heart and War just broke her. I love this story and growth of the characters. Bryan and Lacey grow together from friendship to lovers. In Entincing interlude we get Justin and Bridget's story. Bridget is Lace's room mate. It such a sweet story and you find out more of Justin's background. In Capitivating Bridge we get War and Shania's story. Stone cold War melts away when he meets Shania. They are two broken hearts that come together to complete each other. In Relentless Rhythm we get Lace's brother Dizzy's story. We know he is a player but when he meets April that all changes. She is into him to but has some secrets that keep her from him. Their story is another amazing story of Michelle's. Tempting Tempo is Sager and Melinda's story. Sager past keeps him for finding love as he feels he is not worthy of it. Melinda only feels alive when she is with Sager. This is a sweet sexy story about finding love and allowing it into your life. And finally we have King's story. His and Miriam's story is hot as hell and so very sweet. King is her brother's best friend. She has been in love with him since she met him. Now is their time. This whole series is full of everything you could want in a rock love story. Drama, secrets, sex, mystery and finally love. Michelle's work is always amazing from beginning to end. This series is no different.
January 24, 2021
The Tempest series follows the Tempest boys from Southside and the women that capture their hearts. These novels are ALL beautifully rendered and evenly paced. They realistically cover the gritty side of life in a rock band and I so admire MMankin for not shying away from conveying both the good and bad that comes along with that life. The characters are well developed - I got to know each of them in all their glory. Some are a little broken, all are flawed. But they each are resilient and redeemable and they all worked their way into my heart. And then there's the music. MMankin knows her music. The lyrics are always incredible and her portrayal of the band on stage is genuine. All combined, this is a series not to be missed!
February 7, 2021
I loved this box set! This is the complete Tempest Rock Star series! These are each full length told in dual POV. In the prequel they are high school students growing up in a bad neighborhood with little to no family support just looking for a way out of Southside. The band is each other’s family where each member has their own struggles. There is plenty of drama & angst! Each band member has their own book. Their stories are not insta-love, but real relationships. Lots of background given to the characters, not all of it easy to read. Their roads to HEA are not easy, they are long and took time but draw you in and capture your heart. I love how the writing just draws you into the story and it is so hard to put down once you start reading.
January 24, 2021
Kindle Copy for Review
This seven book box set features the complete Tempest series from start to finish. You get SOUTHSIDE HIGH, Irresistible Refrain, Enticing Interlude, Captivating Bridge, Relentless Rhythm, Tempting Tempo and Scandalous Beat.
This is a collection that all who loved bad boys and rock stars will enjoy. You will watch them grow and find love on the way as you live in their dream world existence. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you watch them come to life.
A joyous read of a rollercoaster ride.
This seven book box set features the complete Tempest series from start to finish. You get SOUTHSIDE HIGH, Irresistible Refrain, Enticing Interlude, Captivating Bridge, Relentless Rhythm, Tempting Tempo and Scandalous Beat.
This is a collection that all who loved bad boys and rock stars will enjoy. You will watch them grow and find love on the way as you live in their dream world existence. Sit back and enjoy the ride as you watch them come to life.
A joyous read of a rollercoaster ride.
January 25, 2021
Michelle takes you on a wonderful journey inside the Tempest rock group starting from the very beginning. Michelle has worked her voodoo magic on these characters... you will fall in love with them, hate them, love to hate them and fall in love with them all over again. You won't want to put these books down and Michelle will leave you wanting more! An absolutely must read, and if you've already read it, you need to read it again!!!
January 25, 2021
The Complete Tempest World Box Set: 7 Rockstar Romance Books was a great set by Michelle Mankin. This box set consists of; Southside High, Irresistible Refrain, Enticing Interlude, Captivating Bridge, Relentless Rhythm, Tempting Temp, and Scandalous Beat. These are 7 full length books that follow the band Tempest. The members just wanted to become rock stars and never expected to find love. I really enjoyed reading these books and can't wait to read more by Michelle Mankin.
January 25, 2021
One of my favorite rock star series! I was excited when I heard Michelle Mankin was releasing a box set for Tempest World since I only read a couple of the books prior to its release. And this box set is so worth the read! Each story is unique in its own way as each Tempest band member and their life as a rocker is explored. Great characters, so many emotions, and lots of chemistry. Dive into these stories and get wrapped up in a band you wish was real!
February 8, 2021
If you are looking for a series that not only has beautifully written characters and storylines that hook you in from the first few pages than look no further!! Michelle Mankin has such way of portraying the true rock star mentality. Taking the bad with the good and the not always pretty. Following the band through each members highs and lows in epic proportions. This entire set is a must read that you will become your go to.
January 24, 2021
Michelle Mankin has compiled a seven book series that is a must read for all rock star fans. The books take you from the beginnings of the characters' relationship and band formation to becoming rock star gods. The journey for each band member is unique filled with angst, passion, risks, hidden emotions, lust, hurt, love and much more. This series is beautifully written and a fabulous read.
February 7, 2021
What a treat to have all the books in one place!
The series was outstanding and as it progressed from the first book, I couldn't wait until the second one was ready, and then the third at so on.
Great series!
The series was outstanding and as it progressed from the first book, I couldn't wait until the second one was ready, and then the third at so on.
Great series!
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November 21, 2020
Wow, what an emotional roller coaster! Feel like my emotions have been shredded in a mincer! Not that I’m complaining...the boys of Tempest and their love interests are not something I would want to have missed! I’m new to Michelle Mankin. I read the prequel to the Tempest Rockstars and I couldn’t wait to see what happened between Lace, Bryan and War. I wasn’t disappointed and was pleasantly surprised with all the other books in the series.
Warning: these books all take a theme, drug abuse, domestic violence, anorexia to name but three. They are not light hearted reads, but they are antsy, gripping and addictive. I will admit I haven’t been able to read them back to back, I’ve had to take some lighter reading breaks in between, but I have wanted to come back and have for all 6 full length books. All have a HEA, just be prepared to have your heart ripped out, stomped on, before it’s put back together!
In this book you get
Lace and Bryan’s story
Justin’s story
Wars story.
Sager’s story
King’s story
If you love hardened Rockstars, from the wrong side of town, who have survived their upbringing and need the love of the right woman to tame them, then this series is for you. The Tempest boys and their women help mend each other’s damaged and jaded hearts.
December 16, 2020
So, I have officially read all six books. Plus the first one. I have to say that although I enjoyed the entire series, I'm still hung up on that first book, and I'm also hung up on the absolute disaster of a cover for dizzy's book . all the other books had a cover that represented the individual that the book was about . however I find that an extreme disservice was done to dizzy. That cover had nothing to do with him. Not even a character from the book. I could have created a better book cover for you than that . my sl character has white and black hair. I could have made you a cover with him. other than that I enjoyed the series . once I got past that first book, the one that was set in past tense, driving me nuts, I found it hilarious that the last book someone actually uses the term past tense period and I had to laugh because I wondered if someone else had mentioned the first book to the author and she had just thrown that in as a big old f you to anyone who noticed the error in the first book. It was great series. and don't get me wrong I am 100% in support of all authors. You all have amazing gump shaw. way to go.
February 1, 2019
i probably should have taken a break in the middle. 6 books straight is a lot, but dang the first few were sooo good. Tempest, the band, sounds so delicious.
But they got a tiny bit repetitive after book 3. Hard rocker dude grown up in a tough home environment, finds a girl who also had a tough life, neither think they're good enough for the other. On their own, they were good stories. So, if you get this set, do yourself a favor and take a break after book 3. cleanse the palette, if you will, before you continue.
On the all UP side, each book has a health issue and the last few pages talk about that issue - what it looks like, where to get help, how to help someone you think has it. It is subtle enough to be effective. And it's not graphic, but each theme makes itself known, so that its tastefully handled.
But they got a tiny bit repetitive after book 3. Hard rocker dude grown up in a tough home environment, finds a girl who also had a tough life, neither think they're good enough for the other. On their own, they were good stories. So, if you get this set, do yourself a favor and take a break after book 3. cleanse the palette, if you will, before you continue.
On the all UP side, each book has a health issue and the last few pages talk about that issue - what it looks like, where to get help, how to help someone you think has it. It is subtle enough to be effective. And it's not graphic, but each theme makes itself known, so that its tastefully handled.
April 27, 2019
On the fence between 4 and 5 stars.
All six books are dual POV. They all have a good amount of sexy times, some more descriptive than others. The author included a page detailing some of her inspiration as fairy tales. I can see the similarities in some of the books but not so much in the others.
The first book took some time to get through because of all of the flashbacks but it still ended well. Book two was good but it made the hero of book three hard to like initially. Book four was also good but made the heroine of book five impossible to like until most of the way through. Book six wrapped up the series well. My biggest issue was the number of typos and missing end or beginning quotation marks. I also wish that the books had some humor to lighten all of the heavy topics. It’s not necessary to read the books in order but it does help.
All six books are dual POV. They all have a good amount of sexy times, some more descriptive than others. The author included a page detailing some of her inspiration as fairy tales. I can see the similarities in some of the books but not so much in the others.
The first book took some time to get through because of all of the flashbacks but it still ended well. Book two was good but it made the hero of book three hard to like initially. Book four was also good but made the heroine of book five impossible to like until most of the way through. Book six wrapped up the series well. My biggest issue was the number of typos and missing end or beginning quotation marks. I also wish that the books had some humor to lighten all of the heavy topics. It’s not necessary to read the books in order but it does help.
January 15, 2019
Well surprised
I’d read the first book separately and struggled with it as it jumped back and forward in time between the two leads. Got engaged enough to want to read another book but found the 6 together for 99p. Well how glad am I that I found it as I enjoyed all the stories. The weakest being Melinda and Sagan. Her character was great previously and post in other books but her own story portrayed her negatively. Anyway that said it’s been an addictive read over the past 24 hours, yes read them all. They don’t read like young teens or early twenties as there is a maturity to them I liked. Highly recommend and worth the pennies spent.
I’d read the first book separately and struggled with it as it jumped back and forward in time between the two leads. Got engaged enough to want to read another book but found the 6 together for 99p. Well how glad am I that I found it as I enjoyed all the stories. The weakest being Melinda and Sagan. Her character was great previously and post in other books but her own story portrayed her negatively. Anyway that said it’s been an addictive read over the past 24 hours, yes read them all. They don’t read like young teens or early twenties as there is a maturity to them I liked. Highly recommend and worth the pennies spent.
February 22, 2019
Excellent Series!
I had a great week just now, doing almost everything with these six novels in front of my eyes. Now I can't decide which I liked the most. Sometimes, when I'm reading a series, I'll need a break and read some other book between two of the novels in the series. Not here. I loved every minute. Not only that, there were very few proofing errors and only the occasional edit I would have made. (I used to do both for a living so I'm definitely a nitpicker.) My highlights are the graceful passages that ring true for all of us.
The seriously rendered information after each novel is a very good idea and I pray it finds those who need it.
I had a great week just now, doing almost everything with these six novels in front of my eyes. Now I can't decide which I liked the most. Sometimes, when I'm reading a series, I'll need a break and read some other book between two of the novels in the series. Not here. I loved every minute. Not only that, there were very few proofing errors and only the occasional edit I would have made. (I used to do both for a living so I'm definitely a nitpicker.) My highlights are the graceful passages that ring true for all of us.
The seriously rendered information after each novel is a very good idea and I pray it finds those who need it.
October 10, 2020
Rocking beautiful!
The complete series of the Tempest Rock Star was thrilling and emotional. I loved the story of each one of the friends that grew up together or became friends because of music. All the HEA were not always an easy romance but stories full of struggles, disappointments and fears. Very well developed stories. I appreciated the strong message at the end of each book that was associated with the problems presented.
It took me a while to read all of them but I’ll def miss the powerful Southside boys and their beautiful girls! Rock on Michelle!!
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends
The complete series of the Tempest Rock Star was thrilling and emotional. I loved the story of each one of the friends that grew up together or became friends because of music. All the HEA were not always an easy romance but stories full of struggles, disappointments and fears. Very well developed stories. I appreciated the strong message at the end of each book that was associated with the problems presented.
It took me a while to read all of them but I’ll def miss the powerful Southside boys and their beautiful girls! Rock on Michelle!!
Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends
January 3, 2019
Love These Guys!
How can you go wrong with a great series like Tempest? Michelle Mankin’s best selling rocker romances will have you turning pages and begging for more.
Meet War, Dizzy, Sager, and Bullet, the sexy, hot, and tempting band members and the women who try to tame them.
And just when the reader sadly comes to the end of the series, Mankin has included a bonus book for more wonderful reading.
How can you go wrong with a great series like Tempest? Michelle Mankin’s best selling rocker romances will have you turning pages and begging for more.
Meet War, Dizzy, Sager, and Bullet, the sexy, hot, and tempting band members and the women who try to tame them.
And just when the reader sadly comes to the end of the series, Mankin has included a bonus book for more wonderful reading.
April 7, 2019
This series is fantastic!!! Each story is it's own emotional roller coaster. All of them are packed full of all the feels. Each story is chock full of drama and obstacles for each character to overcome. Drugs, insecurities, abuse, depression, injuries, and crime lords. Oh my! I could not put it down. I fell in love with each set of characters, and the supporting characters too. I dare anyone to read this collection and not love it. It's impossible!
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