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The Comedown
Rap superstar, Julez, has announced his latest 30-date tour, The Family Julez Tour, which will also feature pop-singer sensation, Collette. The news comes on the heels of the unlikely duo’s previously released, scorchingly sexy single together. Grab a speaker, gather refreshments, and settle in for the hottest concert you’ll experience this year. The Comedown is your all-access pass to the drama, the tension, the fireworks—both on and off the stage.
When my label asked who I wanted as my next tour’s opener, I gave them the one name I knew they’d never be able to land—Collette.
Except, they did. And now the veteran popstar is here, on the road with me, opening up more than just my show.
My eyes? Still half-mast and bloodshot but finally seeing what everyone’s been hiding from me.
My chest? Cracked down the middle, feeling what I’ve been hiding from me.
My head? Yeah, she’s there, too, getting me higher than the thick-a** cloud of smoke permanently filling my bus.
Her mind? Well… Thanks to her ex, Collette doesn’t actually f*ck with celebrities anymore, but I’ve never met a rule I couldn’t ignore, remix, or straight up break.
The woman whose posters used to line my teenage walls needs me to step up and be more, not just for her but also her own teen son, so I will be…as soon as I figure out how.
Guess Imma have to freestyle this sh*t.
Make sure you get a good seat; the show’s about to start.
The Comedown is a 150k-word rockstar romance standalone featuring a bad-boy rapper and a not-so-good-girl popstar. It contains foul language, consensual sexual situations, violence, and drug and alcohol use intended for audiences 18+. Subjects pertaining to sexual assault, eating disorders, suicide, and addiction are present as well. The word r*pe is used. It is not graphic and is not shown, only referenced as a past memory.
When my label asked who I wanted as my next tour’s opener, I gave them the one name I knew they’d never be able to land—Collette.
Except, they did. And now the veteran popstar is here, on the road with me, opening up more than just my show.
My eyes? Still half-mast and bloodshot but finally seeing what everyone’s been hiding from me.
My chest? Cracked down the middle, feeling what I’ve been hiding from me.
My head? Yeah, she’s there, too, getting me higher than the thick-a** cloud of smoke permanently filling my bus.
Her mind? Well… Thanks to her ex, Collette doesn’t actually f*ck with celebrities anymore, but I’ve never met a rule I couldn’t ignore, remix, or straight up break.
The woman whose posters used to line my teenage walls needs me to step up and be more, not just for her but also her own teen son, so I will be…as soon as I figure out how.
Guess Imma have to freestyle this sh*t.
Make sure you get a good seat; the show’s about to start.
The Comedown is a 150k-word rockstar romance standalone featuring a bad-boy rapper and a not-so-good-girl popstar. It contains foul language, consensual sexual situations, violence, and drug and alcohol use intended for audiences 18+. Subjects pertaining to sexual assault, eating disorders, suicide, and addiction are present as well. The word r*pe is used. It is not graphic and is not shown, only referenced as a past memory.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2022
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8 books439 followersA. Marie likes to paint her characters’ voices on to the blank canvas of a page using her own blend of quick wit and playfulness. She strives to bring readers entertaining yet powerful stories they’ll fall for time and time again. Born and raised in Washington State, she now resides in upstate New York with her husband and three kids.
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May 14, 2022
This is the book I didn't want to put down. It's the book I couldn't put down it was just that damn engaging, intriguing, captivating.
Seriously.
I still think about this book.
Seriously.
I still think about this book.
July 11, 2022
Oh wow! This was completely unexpected and yet so much more than I had hoped for going into it.
I saw this one recommended by a Bookstagrammer, and as I am a sucker for a Rockstar Romance, I decided to give it a try. I'm being completely honest here, I hadn't even heard of the author until I picked this book up, but I guarantee I will be reading more of her books in the future because she completely blew me away with this one.
Collette and Julian's story was hard-going at times; he is dependent on drugs and alcohol and becomes a totally different person when he's had too much. Collette was so patient with him and saw something in Juelz that he didn't even see himself. There were times within the story when I felt so emotional and my heart was breaking for Juelz because he had just had enough of everything and couldn't see that he was being taken advantage of.
Their relationship was so passionate yet also toxic in certain parts. At one point it was really hard to see a future between them neither of them was willing to give up the things they relied on so heavily. I'm pleased to say that there was a happy ending - which I absolutely ADORED!! I fell in love with this story so hard and it definitely became one of my favourite reads of this year so far.
I saw this one recommended by a Bookstagrammer, and as I am a sucker for a Rockstar Romance, I decided to give it a try. I'm being completely honest here, I hadn't even heard of the author until I picked this book up, but I guarantee I will be reading more of her books in the future because she completely blew me away with this one.
Collette and Julian's story was hard-going at times; he is dependent on drugs and alcohol and becomes a totally different person when he's had too much. Collette was so patient with him and saw something in Juelz that he didn't even see himself. There were times within the story when I felt so emotional and my heart was breaking for Juelz because he had just had enough of everything and couldn't see that he was being taken advantage of.
Their relationship was so passionate yet also toxic in certain parts. At one point it was really hard to see a future between them neither of them was willing to give up the things they relied on so heavily. I'm pleased to say that there was a happy ending - which I absolutely ADORED!! I fell in love with this story so hard and it definitely became one of my favourite reads of this year so far.
May 18, 2022
Holy burning inferno of chemistry and tension!
This star-studded romance was filled to the brim with tension, drama, tender moments, and explosive chemistry.
Julez is the troublesome rap superstar everyone wants a piece of. He is known on and off the stage for his wild antics. He’s young, disgruntled, and riddled with vices. Will he crash and burn like the young supernova that he is, or, will he endure the test of time in the entertainment world?
Collette is a popstar pro. She’s been hustling in the business for years. Even being a mom of a teenage boy doesn’t stop her from performing for the masses. Who is the real Collette and what is stopping her from obtaining superstar greatness?
When these two are pushed together on tour, the outcome is definitely not what they expected. Instant chemistry explodes between them, along with a whole lot of bickering and drama. Although they are a part of the same world, they are very opposite in how they live their lives and approach their art. Can these stars overcome their troubled pasts, troubled futures and personal issues to find a happily ever after? Or, will they implode together?
Once again A. Marie has brought us a story with substance, characters with depth, and a journey that will knock you off your axis.
Grab your copy now!
This star-studded romance was filled to the brim with tension, drama, tender moments, and explosive chemistry.
Julez is the troublesome rap superstar everyone wants a piece of. He is known on and off the stage for his wild antics. He’s young, disgruntled, and riddled with vices. Will he crash and burn like the young supernova that he is, or, will he endure the test of time in the entertainment world?
Collette is a popstar pro. She’s been hustling in the business for years. Even being a mom of a teenage boy doesn’t stop her from performing for the masses. Who is the real Collette and what is stopping her from obtaining superstar greatness?
When these two are pushed together on tour, the outcome is definitely not what they expected. Instant chemistry explodes between them, along with a whole lot of bickering and drama. Although they are a part of the same world, they are very opposite in how they live their lives and approach their art. Can these stars overcome their troubled pasts, troubled futures and personal issues to find a happily ever after? Or, will they implode together?
Once again A. Marie has brought us a story with substance, characters with depth, and a journey that will knock you off your axis.
Grab your copy now!
June 26, 2022
BREATHTAKING AND STUNNING LOVE STORY!
It's been a couple hours now since I've finished and I'm still just sitting here in complete awe of these two! And the author's ability to completely captivate me from the first word to the last and every single sexy, heartbreaking or swoony moment in between! I already know that this is one of those books that I know deep down that I won't be able to do it justice with my words but I'm going to try.
There are so many different facets of this story that pull together to create what is now one of my favorite couples I've ever read! Julian and Collette are one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful couples I've read and I can't even tell you my absolute FAVORITE parts of this story because I'm a firm believer you should experience every single breathtaking moment of theirs for yourself firsthand. These two are just so much more than what meets the eye and I am so freaking in love with them. And these two...Julian & Collette; when it's said that broken people souls can see another broken soul. 100% ACCURATE!!! Watching their souls collide long before their bodies ever did was overwhelming in the very best of ways.
THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING!!!! And I don't say that lightly, because it was such a tough read at times. But there are MORE breathtaking and amazing moments scattered throughout their story. Almost felt like my heart was actually going to tear in half at times but then it would just soar. The Comedown gave me ALL THE FEELS that I'm always searching for any time I initially pick up a book. Does every single book I read give me EVERYTHING I need, no absolutely not. And that's okay. But every now and then you find one of THOSE books! One that hits all the marks. Brings all the highs and also all the lows along with the most perfect in betweens! At times, these are the hard books to read because they truly are rollercoasters; bringing all of the emotions that you spend most days evading or just not feeling because your life might be good. And that's good. But not everyone is. And every now and then we all need stories that we can find a little piece of ourselves inside of. Both good and bad. It might not perfectly match that character, but somewhere within their story you find some little piece of yourself. Something that can make you relate to them and you form this understanding and before you know it; you have felt their hurt, their pain and tears...but also you've felt their joy and laughter and love. And when you find that book that helps heal a tiny little part of yourself that might have been broken or hurting or lost. When you read their story and watched them fall, both physically and emotionally; somewhere in the midst of their world, seeing every piece of their souls being revealed to each other and you....they steal a little piece of yours. And any book that can do that is a GEM!
Let me just say this one thing, I don’t really read reverse age gaps (older woman + younger guy!). And these two might not fall under that age gap category for some readers. But I never even felt it. It’s there, and it’s made known but you just don’t even feel it. It never once crossed my mind except the one time each of their ages were mentioned. Their love completely obliterated any possibility of that even mattering at all. And when I tell you that Julian outshines men double/triple his age. I mean it. So if that’s a hang up for you, just toss that out. Because this book is an exception!
Even now that I've reread so many of my highlights, talked to my reading buddy and written my review...I find myself content yet I just wasn't ready to leave them. I think I could read about these two forever. Even their regular mundane day to day life. I'd just take them in any way I could get them.
It's been a couple hours now since I've finished and I'm still just sitting here in complete awe of these two! And the author's ability to completely captivate me from the first word to the last and every single sexy, heartbreaking or swoony moment in between! I already know that this is one of those books that I know deep down that I won't be able to do it justice with my words but I'm going to try.
There are so many different facets of this story that pull together to create what is now one of my favorite couples I've ever read! Julian and Collette are one of the most heartbreakingly beautiful couples I've read and I can't even tell you my absolute FAVORITE parts of this story because I'm a firm believer you should experience every single breathtaking moment of theirs for yourself firsthand. These two are just so much more than what meets the eye and I am so freaking in love with them. And these two...Julian & Collette; when it's said that broken people souls can see another broken soul. 100% ACCURATE!!! Watching their souls collide long before their bodies ever did was overwhelming in the very best of ways.
THIS BOOK WAS EVERYTHING!!!! And I don't say that lightly, because it was such a tough read at times. But there are MORE breathtaking and amazing moments scattered throughout their story. Almost felt like my heart was actually going to tear in half at times but then it would just soar. The Comedown gave me ALL THE FEELS that I'm always searching for any time I initially pick up a book. Does every single book I read give me EVERYTHING I need, no absolutely not. And that's okay. But every now and then you find one of THOSE books! One that hits all the marks. Brings all the highs and also all the lows along with the most perfect in betweens! At times, these are the hard books to read because they truly are rollercoasters; bringing all of the emotions that you spend most days evading or just not feeling because your life might be good. And that's good. But not everyone is. And every now and then we all need stories that we can find a little piece of ourselves inside of. Both good and bad. It might not perfectly match that character, but somewhere within their story you find some little piece of yourself. Something that can make you relate to them and you form this understanding and before you know it; you have felt their hurt, their pain and tears...but also you've felt their joy and laughter and love. And when you find that book that helps heal a tiny little part of yourself that might have been broken or hurting or lost. When you read their story and watched them fall, both physically and emotionally; somewhere in the midst of their world, seeing every piece of their souls being revealed to each other and you....they steal a little piece of yours. And any book that can do that is a GEM!
Let me just say this one thing, I don’t really read reverse age gaps (older woman + younger guy!). And these two might not fall under that age gap category for some readers. But I never even felt it. It’s there, and it’s made known but you just don’t even feel it. It never once crossed my mind except the one time each of their ages were mentioned. Their love completely obliterated any possibility of that even mattering at all. And when I tell you that Julian outshines men double/triple his age. I mean it. So if that’s a hang up for you, just toss that out. Because this book is an exception!
Even now that I've reread so many of my highlights, talked to my reading buddy and written my review...I find myself content yet I just wasn't ready to leave them. I think I could read about these two forever. Even their regular mundane day to day life. I'd just take them in any way I could get them.
July 4, 2022
You know that feeling, us as readers chase? That high from the book that has us in a complete chokehold that we live and breathe that world and those characters. The Comedown was that for me. I’ve never heard of this author before until my friend messaged me and said this book will ruin you and then heal you, leave you feeling empty and broken but so satisfied and I was like sign me up!
The angst was exactly what I search for when people say an angsty romance. The character growth was phenomenal. Julian literally stole my heart. That guy could run me over and i’d thank him.
A Marie’s writing was beautiful and heartbreaking and I will 100% be reading her backlist.
This is an angsty rockstar romance that will consume you.
A top read of 2022
The angst was exactly what I search for when people say an angsty romance. The character growth was phenomenal. Julian literally stole my heart. That guy could run me over and i’d thank him.
A Marie’s writing was beautiful and heartbreaking and I will 100% be reading her backlist.
This is an angsty rockstar romance that will consume you.
A top read of 2022
May 23, 2022
A. Marie has done it again!!!!! I could NOT put it down! I felt so connected to the characters each step of the way. 😭 This rockstar romance was so well written and engaging, it absolutely gets 5 stars. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 shipping #Jolette forever.
May 17, 2022
I've sat on writing this review for a few days and I give up. I'm still in my feelings and I know I'll ramble but here we go anyway...
Julian as the talented and cocky rising rap/rock star, and Collette as the strong industry veteran determined to stay relevant in an often superficial and sexist field, have incredible tension AND chemistry. Julian is fighting to dull the pain of his past and Collette is fighting for a secure and independent life for herself and her son. Though their outlets are completely different, Julian and Collette both have vices that prevent them from obtaining that fulfilled life.
I love how Julian has always had a thing for Collette, and near immediately he becomes extremely protective of her. I love how Collette doesn't take his crap and the mama bear in her decides to save Julian from himself. Both of their inner demons and insecurities make it a sometimes devastating uphill fight though!
The Comedown by A. Marie is an emotionally charged, passionate, artistic, and painful love story. The narrative arc centers around personal growth and ultimately self love. The storytelling is engaging and beautifully done. The characters are unique and you just HAVE to cheer them on! Another can’t-miss book by this author, The Comedown is a shining star.
Julian as the talented and cocky rising rap/rock star, and Collette as the strong industry veteran determined to stay relevant in an often superficial and sexist field, have incredible tension AND chemistry. Julian is fighting to dull the pain of his past and Collette is fighting for a secure and independent life for herself and her son. Though their outlets are completely different, Julian and Collette both have vices that prevent them from obtaining that fulfilled life.
I love how Julian has always had a thing for Collette, and near immediately he becomes extremely protective of her. I love how Collette doesn't take his crap and the mama bear in her decides to save Julian from himself. Both of their inner demons and insecurities make it a sometimes devastating uphill fight though!
The Comedown by A. Marie is an emotionally charged, passionate, artistic, and painful love story. The narrative arc centers around personal growth and ultimately self love. The storytelling is engaging and beautifully done. The characters are unique and you just HAVE to cheer them on! Another can’t-miss book by this author, The Comedown is a shining star.
June 1, 2022
I am always so impressed (but not at all surprised) with the stories A. Marie comes up with. In this rockstar romance, you’ll root for Julian and Collette as they fall in love and navigate the things thrown their way. You’ll also want to murder some side characters! 🤣 You’ll feel all the emotions and you’ll be captivated until the very end. AND MAN, the epilogue got me in my feeeeels!
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September 9, 2022
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May 18, 2022
4/5⭐️ 2.5/5🔥
STEAM: 3.5/5🌶
Another angsty, emotional story about a upcoming rockstar and a singer who used to be relevant and trying to stay on top. A.Marie is my QUEEN of Slow burn emotional reads, definitely another raw read written on paper. I just couldn’t connect with them like I wanted to. She was independent and a mama who has a contract with Julian and his people and while Julian was head over heels with her from the beginning she was very closed off throughout it all and for good reason
💛SLOOWWWW BURN
🎸Frenemies to Lovers
💛Single Parent
🎸Close Proximity
TW/CW: violence, drug and alcohol use, self-harm, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and mentions of past memory pertaining to rape.
STEAM: 3.5/5🌶
Another angsty, emotional story about a upcoming rockstar and a singer who used to be relevant and trying to stay on top. A.Marie is my QUEEN of Slow burn emotional reads, definitely another raw read written on paper. I just couldn’t connect with them like I wanted to. She was independent and a mama who has a contract with Julian and his people and while Julian was head over heels with her from the beginning she was very closed off throughout it all and for good reason
💛SLOOWWWW BURN
🎸Frenemies to Lovers
💛Single Parent
🎸Close Proximity
TW/CW: violence, drug and alcohol use, self-harm, eating disorders, suicide, addiction and mentions of past memory pertaining to rape.
May 20, 2022
amazing!!
This book pulled me in, shook me to my core and literally ended by hitting me in the heart. This story is so intense, so deep, so sexy, so sad, so hopeful that I literally felt everything these characters felt. It’s so good. It felt like a biography of two famous people, not a made up story. I want to know Collette and Julian…I feel like I do know them. And I love them. I would highly recommend this book.
This book pulled me in, shook me to my core and literally ended by hitting me in the heart. This story is so intense, so deep, so sexy, so sad, so hopeful that I literally felt everything these characters felt. It’s so good. It felt like a biography of two famous people, not a made up story. I want to know Collette and Julian…I feel like I do know them. And I love them. I would highly recommend this book.
July 14, 2022
One of my more enjoyable reads this year. Great book, perfect weekend read.
July 1, 2022
The complexity of this emotional roller coaster…! Amazing & enjoyable read!
May 13, 2022
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of The Comedown. I say lucky because wow wow wow, this book was absolutely amazing! The characters and flow of the story were perfectly written. Both Julez and Collette had depth to them and really spoke to me. I liked that Collette was in her thirties, a bit more mature and worldly. Julez was amazing and I loved the lyrics that were woven into the story. I really really recommend this book and look forward to the next! Thank you A. Marie, you made my day ;-)
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December 2, 2024DNF 48%.
A MGK or Yungblud fanfic or sorts with an older female pop singer. They go on tour together.
This was too long at 450 pages. Not enough was happening to justify the 100 extra pages. If there had been an audiobook I probably could’ve stuck it out.
A MGK or Yungblud fanfic or sorts with an older female pop singer. They go on tour together.
This was too long at 450 pages. Not enough was happening to justify the 100 extra pages. If there had been an audiobook I probably could’ve stuck it out.
April 26, 2023
how messy but it was so good and im also glad to be finished w it
August 4, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🌶🌶
Never read a rockstar romance before but this book was a pleasant surprise. I really loved the representation of substance abuse, grief and eating disorders which really blended well with the plot.
Never read a rockstar romance before but this book was a pleasant surprise. I really loved the representation of substance abuse, grief and eating disorders which really blended well with the plot.
June 9, 2023
Two people with wounds who needed healing. Close proximity and bad first impressions. I see a lot of these characters in my real life circle. The development of the MMC was 👌🏼👌🏼. The spice was 🌶️ out of 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ in my opinion.
November 2, 2022
“𝘪 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘪 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘺 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵."
tropes:
– rockstar romance
– reverse age gap
– single mom
– close proximity
– frenemies to lovers
– slowburn
– angsty
i can’t stop thinking about this book! i don’t usually read rockstar romances, but i think i just found my favorite! collette and julian are everything, i love those two so much 🥹
collette, a single mom to a teenager, is a singer who’s about to go on tour with rapper of the moment, julian aka “julez”. but what really happens when these two celebrities go on the family julez tour together? well let’s go on tour with them and find out!
the comedown is so much more than just the love between two artists, it’s about the highs and lows that come with fame, being surrounded by thousands, but at the end of the day feeling alone. that even though us as the audience we see them as being on top of the world, they’re dealing with their own demons just like everyone else.
"𝘪 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵."
a. marie does an incredible job of bringing collette and julian to life, they don’t feel like fictional characters, but two real life artists. she has created this crazy and chaotic world filled with music, pain, and love that i was able to feel every single emotion possible. the writing was just beautiful, intense, and deep that i feel like i know collette and julian on a soul-deep level.
"𝘪'𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭."
if you’re looking for a rockstar romance where you get a real and raw love story between two artists with secrets, fears, vices, and addiction, then look no further because the comedown delivers this beautifully 🤍
tropes:
– rockstar romance
– reverse age gap
– single mom
– close proximity
– frenemies to lovers
– slowburn
– angsty
i can’t stop thinking about this book! i don’t usually read rockstar romances, but i think i just found my favorite! collette and julian are everything, i love those two so much 🥹
collette, a single mom to a teenager, is a singer who’s about to go on tour with rapper of the moment, julian aka “julez”. but what really happens when these two celebrities go on the family julez tour together? well let’s go on tour with them and find out!
the comedown is so much more than just the love between two artists, it’s about the highs and lows that come with fame, being surrounded by thousands, but at the end of the day feeling alone. that even though us as the audience we see them as being on top of the world, they’re dealing with their own demons just like everyone else.
"𝘪 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘵."
a. marie does an incredible job of bringing collette and julian to life, they don’t feel like fictional characters, but two real life artists. she has created this crazy and chaotic world filled with music, pain, and love that i was able to feel every single emotion possible. the writing was just beautiful, intense, and deep that i feel like i know collette and julian on a soul-deep level.
"𝘪'𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦 𝘢 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘮𝘦, 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭."
if you’re looking for a rockstar romance where you get a real and raw love story between two artists with secrets, fears, vices, and addiction, then look no further because the comedown delivers this beautifully 🤍
July 15, 2022
I'm a big fan of rockstar romance. I actively seek them out. I can honestly say I've never read a "rapper romance". This one kinda had me shaking my head in the first few chapters. Julian is sooo broken but you don't discover just how broken for a good long time. Collette is just as broken but in a completely different way. Music is their bridge, their tether.
Julian's story past and present is heartbreaking. It unfolds like peeling an onion. It's not beautiful. It hurts. It burns. Makes your eyes water. Tears will fall, whether in anger or in sadness. You can't walk away from it though because you know, in the end, something better will come of it.
Collette is so much the Momma Bear, but brokenly makes so many damn mistakes that you want to shake her and scream. She's hard and soft, spiky and razor edge. Her determination is commendable, but almost devastating.
I definitely recommend this book. It's a tough read with tons of TW's, however, it's so damn worth it.
Julian's story past and present is heartbreaking. It unfolds like peeling an onion. It's not beautiful. It hurts. It burns. Makes your eyes water. Tears will fall, whether in anger or in sadness. You can't walk away from it though because you know, in the end, something better will come of it.
Collette is so much the Momma Bear, but brokenly makes so many damn mistakes that you want to shake her and scream. She's hard and soft, spiky and razor edge. Her determination is commendable, but almost devastating.
I definitely recommend this book. It's a tough read with tons of TW's, however, it's so damn worth it.
August 8, 2022
Ashley has done it again! This pop star/rapper slooow building romance is smartly written. Ashley’s humor is less prevalent in this book than in her Creekside Series (also absolutely worth a read) but it’s there in the right places.
This book deals with heavy topics, please check trigger warnings that Ashley does provide. I found the heavy topics were never used as plot devices, they were believable and handled with care.
A few of my tabs:
Julez “Did I American Pie my jell-o?” (IYKYK)
Collette “Legends may not die but villains do.”
Collette “Unlike my credit cards, my pettiness has zero limits.”
🎶🎶🎶AMAZING 🎶🎶🎶
So worth the read!! Keep ‘em coming Ashley 💜
This book deals with heavy topics, please check trigger warnings that Ashley does provide. I found the heavy topics were never used as plot devices, they were believable and handled with care.
A few of my tabs:
Julez “Did I American Pie my jell-o?” (IYKYK)
Collette “Legends may not die but villains do.”
Collette “Unlike my credit cards, my pettiness has zero limits.”
🎶🎶🎶AMAZING 🎶🎶🎶
So worth the read!! Keep ‘em coming Ashley 💜
May 28, 2022
Sexy, sweet rock star romance. Collette and Julian are pretty opposite in every way and that made for an angsty hot relationship. The best relationships are when each partner learns and grows because of their partner. These two have an amazing back and forth love. Julian helps Collette push through so many of her issues while Collette pushes Julian to get through his. This book is definitely worth the read!
May 23, 2022
OMG.
She did it again! What an absolutely amazing book. Julez and Colette have my heart, my soul, my EVERYTHING.
This book was filled with love, sadness, hurt and it was just beautifully written. I love the inclusion of mental health in the books and how easy it is to relate with the issues in the books throughout.
I highly recommend if you are into steamy romance books.
She did it again! What an absolutely amazing book. Julez and Colette have my heart, my soul, my EVERYTHING.
This book was filled with love, sadness, hurt and it was just beautifully written. I love the inclusion of mental health in the books and how easy it is to relate with the issues in the books throughout.
I highly recommend if you are into steamy romance books.
November 19, 2023
Has potential to be 5 star
3.5 STARS...... My two biggest pet peeves when reading are editing issues and overly drawn out, repetitive stories. Unfortunately both issues prevented me from getting fully into the story. I found myself skimming before I even got half way through the book because it felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again. I didn't need to be reminded constantly how he could turn from sweet to cruel. I didn't need constant reminders about what she went through in the past. If you cut out the overly repetitive scenes/dialogue/internal thoughts I could have even overlooked the multiple misspellings, missing or incorrect words, etc. (And I'm not talking about the way he said certain phrases due to where he grew up). I would have loved being able to really fall for these characters, but everytime I would start to get into the story it would become repetitive again and I found myself getting more annoyed. I've always been very forgiving with my star ratings, but the past few months I've just gotten tired of the overly repetitive stories that feel like they were more concerned with hitting a certain word count than creating a solid, flowing story.
-1 star for overly repetitive writing
-1/2 star for editing issues
3.5 STARS...... My two biggest pet peeves when reading are editing issues and overly drawn out, repetitive stories. Unfortunately both issues prevented me from getting fully into the story. I found myself skimming before I even got half way through the book because it felt like I was reading the same thing over and over again. I didn't need to be reminded constantly how he could turn from sweet to cruel. I didn't need constant reminders about what she went through in the past. If you cut out the overly repetitive scenes/dialogue/internal thoughts I could have even overlooked the multiple misspellings, missing or incorrect words, etc. (And I'm not talking about the way he said certain phrases due to where he grew up). I would have loved being able to really fall for these characters, but everytime I would start to get into the story it would become repetitive again and I found myself getting more annoyed. I've always been very forgiving with my star ratings, but the past few months I've just gotten tired of the overly repetitive stories that feel like they were more concerned with hitting a certain word count than creating a solid, flowing story.
-1 star for overly repetitive writing
-1/2 star for editing issues
September 21, 2023
Loved this book.
I absolutely loved this book.
I was a bit dubious as it was a rapper but holy moly. Absolutely loved it.
It spoke to a lot of things that are seen and heard about the music industry and really shon a light on it while still being a romance book.
So many crucial comments made by Colette that I highlighted about women in the world today not fitting or giving the same respect simply because they are that: women, in comparison to men simply for them being men. I spoke of how one man can have such power over a women simply by the fact that men are believed so much more over women because they are again men.
I just loved this book and can’t recommend it enough.
I absolutely loved this book.
I was a bit dubious as it was a rapper but holy moly. Absolutely loved it.
It spoke to a lot of things that are seen and heard about the music industry and really shon a light on it while still being a romance book.
So many crucial comments made by Colette that I highlighted about women in the world today not fitting or giving the same respect simply because they are that: women, in comparison to men simply for them being men. I spoke of how one man can have such power over a women simply by the fact that men are believed so much more over women because they are again men.
I just loved this book and can’t recommend it enough.
June 26, 2023
I normally wouldn’t have picked up an age-gap romance book, but I received this in a book box. While reading this book, I fell in love with the characters (age-gap and all)! I was pulled in by the effect Collette had on Julian. I even enjoyed how it ended. My main problem with the book was how long it was. I’ve read books longer than this, but this felt really repetitive and drawn out. From the 200s to the climax, I was just trying to speed read to get the end. I’ve never wanted to stop reading more than those two days it took me to get through the middle. Once the climax hit though, the book reeled me back in. I just wish the middle was condensed a bit.
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Execution: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Execution: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ending: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 13, 2024
Pros: story has potential, from 70% on it was more entertaining.
Cons: waaaaaaaay too long. So much purple prose, I really really struggled with the writing style. It was too much. The characters were so petulant. It was all very juvenile, writing included.
There wasn’t much plot until towards the end, and really that was the best part of the book. I could have done with a lot less of the build up at the start and middle, it was a slog to get through. And the writing style just isn’t for me. Ultimately, I’m glad I didn’t DNF because the best bits were towards the end. BUT man. This book was 150-200 pages too long for what the story was and most of that was flowery, over descriptive, unnecessary words.
Cons: waaaaaaaay too long. So much purple prose, I really really struggled with the writing style. It was too much. The characters were so petulant. It was all very juvenile, writing included.
There wasn’t much plot until towards the end, and really that was the best part of the book. I could have done with a lot less of the build up at the start and middle, it was a slog to get through. And the writing style just isn’t for me. Ultimately, I’m glad I didn’t DNF because the best bits were towards the end. BUT man. This book was 150-200 pages too long for what the story was and most of that was flowery, over descriptive, unnecessary words.
June 29, 2023
Rating: 4.25 Stars
POV(s): Dual—First Person
Relationship: M/F
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
❥
I’m at a loss for words to describe how impressed I am with this book. The plot. The characters. The writing. All of it exceeded my expectations.
Julian and Collette’s story isn’t an easy one. It’s full of secrets, addiction, trauma, and others set on sabotaging their happiness and success. Whilst their mutual attraction is instant, their path to love is slower, which made it all the more real in my opinion.
The ending of this book was satisfying for me as a reader. I feel like the story’s antagonists got their just deserts. Additionally, the epilogue was so amazing that it has me wanting for me.
❥
Title: “The Comedown” by A. Marie
Interconnected Series: No
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
HEA:
Triggers: Yes
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Age-Gap-Reverse (~6 years)
➢ Famous-Musician-MCs
➢ Forced-Proximity/Close-Proximity
➢ Older-Woman-Younger-Man
➢ Rockstar-Romance
➢ Single-Mom
➢ Tour-Bus
POV(s): Dual—First Person
Relationship: M/F
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
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“It’s the comedown,” I say, pulling my hand back. “The free fall from whatever high you’re on, or think you’re on, to a reality that’s harsher than you were expecting, than you could’ve ever expected. This life isn’t all glitz and glam, Julian. It’s the fucking jungle, except during our fight for survival, we also end up killing ourselves.”
I’m at a loss for words to describe how impressed I am with this book. The plot. The characters. The writing. All of it exceeded my expectations.
“There are different kinds of love like there are different kinds of rainstorms.”
“Rainstorms? They all result in the same thing though, getting wet. It’s the same with love.”
Julian shakes his head. “Some rain can be seen by anybody looking for it. Big, fat drops that splash against your clothes. Your brain tells you you’re wet as you’re getting wet. Some rain is so fine, like mist that penetrates silently, there is no need to look for it because you’re already drenched past your clothes and into your skin before your brain even gets the chance to tell you anything. Some love is seen and felt, but some doesn’t need to be seen to be felt at all.”
“What sets them apart?”
“Sacrifice.”
Julian and Collette’s story isn’t an easy one. It’s full of secrets, addiction, trauma, and others set on sabotaging their happiness and success. Whilst their mutual attraction is instant, their path to love is slower, which made it all the more real in my opinion.
If his love feels anything like his care, he’s more like a cloudburst—sudden, violent, and has the potential to flood a person’s heart within seconds.
The ending of this book was satisfying for me as a reader. I feel like the story’s antagonists got their just deserts. Additionally, the epilogue was so amazing that it has me wanting for me.
❥
Title: “The Comedown” by A. Marie
Interconnected Series: No
Standalone: Yes
Cliffhanger: No
HEA:
Triggers: Yes
Tags/Tropes:
➢ Age-Gap-Reverse (~6 years)
➢ Famous-Musician-MCs
➢ Forced-Proximity/Close-Proximity
➢ Older-Woman-Younger-Man
➢ Rockstar-Romance
➢ Single-Mom
➢ Tour-Bus
June 4, 2025
Title: The Comedown
Author: A. Marie
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 450
Rating: 4⭐️/5
“I’d rather be a has-been than a never-was. Blink and all this can be gone.”
Collette has been in the music business for 17 years—pretty much her whole life—with only one break when she had her son, Holter. Now she’s back on tour, this time with her own bus so she can bring Holter along. She’s the opening act for the Family Julez Tour, a huge deal where showing any weakness isn’t an option, especially on day one. Julian, aka Julez, is the headliner—a younger, wild rapper who’s used to getting his way without facing the fallout. He’s all ego and swagger, while Collette is seasoned, guarded, and not here to play games. The story centers on their slow-burn romance—Collette, a popstar and single mom—and Julian, a younger rapper with a big personality and even bigger feelings. It dives deep into fame, flaws, and unexpected connection. When two artists with very different worlds—and wounds—collide, the real show happens off stage.
This was an easy read with a lot of emotional depth and a slooooooow burn romance at its core. While the writing could get repetitive, especially with the constant callbacks to Collette’s past, the core message of the story truly stands out. Collette’s journey is powerful—she chooses to prioritize her mental and physical well-being over fame, charts, and public image. Her growth is all about healing through love, patience, kindness, and forgiveness—not just for others, but for herself. And while the romance brings the drama and angst, the real magic is in the message: self-love is the greatest comeback of all!
A big thanks to The Author Agency and A. Marie for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!
Released 05/19/22 on Amazon, KU, and paperback.
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Author: A. Marie
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Pages: 450
Rating: 4⭐️/5
“I’d rather be a has-been than a never-was. Blink and all this can be gone.”
Collette has been in the music business for 17 years—pretty much her whole life—with only one break when she had her son, Holter. Now she’s back on tour, this time with her own bus so she can bring Holter along. She’s the opening act for the Family Julez Tour, a huge deal where showing any weakness isn’t an option, especially on day one. Julian, aka Julez, is the headliner—a younger, wild rapper who’s used to getting his way without facing the fallout. He’s all ego and swagger, while Collette is seasoned, guarded, and not here to play games. The story centers on their slow-burn romance—Collette, a popstar and single mom—and Julian, a younger rapper with a big personality and even bigger feelings. It dives deep into fame, flaws, and unexpected connection. When two artists with very different worlds—and wounds—collide, the real show happens off stage.
This was an easy read with a lot of emotional depth and a slooooooow burn romance at its core. While the writing could get repetitive, especially with the constant callbacks to Collette’s past, the core message of the story truly stands out. Collette’s journey is powerful—she chooses to prioritize her mental and physical well-being over fame, charts, and public image. Her growth is all about healing through love, patience, kindness, and forgiveness—not just for others, but for herself. And while the romance brings the drama and angst, the real magic is in the message: self-love is the greatest comeback of all!
A big thanks to The Author Agency and A. Marie for providing me with a digital ARC of this book!
Released 05/19/22 on Amazon, KU, and paperback.
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June 16, 2025
Okay, The Comedown was a total rollercoaster—in the best way. Julian (aka Julez) is your classic hot mess rockstar...full of swagger, bad choices, and emotional chaos. And Collette? She’s this badass pop icon and single mom who’s just trying to stay grounded. From the second they’re on the page together, it’s like boom. The chemistry is wild. But also? So much drama. So much tension. These two are fire and gasoline—explosive, messy, and totally magnetic.
There were times I wanted to scream at both of them. And then there were moments I just wanted to cry because Julian’s struggles hit hard...and Collette’s quiet strength? Whew. She saw the real him before he even saw it himself, and that just broke me a little (okay, a lot). Watching them fight for each other, even when it was messy and painful, was everything.
Heads up, this book gets real. It dives into some heavy topics: addiction, eating disorders, trauma, manipulation, all the stuff that hurts. But it’s handled so thoughtfully. I had legit goosebumps more than once. And that epilogue? I’m still not over it.
A. Marie’s writing is the kind that sneaks up on you and wrecks you in the best way. This isn’t just a steamy romance (though it definitely delivers on that front). It’s about survival. About healing. About finding light in the middle of your own personal storm. I highlighted the hell out of this book and felt all the things.
So yeah. If you want something emotional, steamy, a little chaotic, and so worth it, read this book.
Five stars. Go grab it. You’ll thank me later.
There were times I wanted to scream at both of them. And then there were moments I just wanted to cry because Julian’s struggles hit hard...and Collette’s quiet strength? Whew. She saw the real him before he even saw it himself, and that just broke me a little (okay, a lot). Watching them fight for each other, even when it was messy and painful, was everything.
Heads up, this book gets real. It dives into some heavy topics: addiction, eating disorders, trauma, manipulation, all the stuff that hurts. But it’s handled so thoughtfully. I had legit goosebumps more than once. And that epilogue? I’m still not over it.
A. Marie’s writing is the kind that sneaks up on you and wrecks you in the best way. This isn’t just a steamy romance (though it definitely delivers on that front). It’s about survival. About healing. About finding light in the middle of your own personal storm. I highlighted the hell out of this book and felt all the things.
So yeah. If you want something emotional, steamy, a little chaotic, and so worth it, read this book.
Five stars. Go grab it. You’ll thank me later.
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