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The Rocker #1
The Rocker Who Holds Me
NEW COVER-NEW BRAND-SAME BAND
Touring with four rockers is the thing of dreams… Or so people tell me. These men have been my shield all of my life, protecting me, guarding me, and I take care of them. No, not in that way. I handle all the dirty work behind the scenes of a rocker's life. It isn’t always pretty. At times it can be damn near disgusting, especially when I have to get rid of their one-night stands. It doesn’t bother me, though—I mean, it’s not like I’m in love with one of them. That would be crazy. Falling for a rocker is NOT smart. So call me stupid because one holds my heart in his huge rocker hands. He just doesn’t know it— yet.
Touring with four rockers is the thing of dreams… Or so people tell me. These men have been my shield all of my life, protecting me, guarding me, and I take care of them. No, not in that way. I handle all the dirty work behind the scenes of a rocker's life. It isn’t always pretty. At times it can be damn near disgusting, especially when I have to get rid of their one-night stands. It doesn’t bother me, though—I mean, it’s not like I’m in love with one of them. That would be crazy. Falling for a rocker is NOT smart. So call me stupid because one holds my heart in his huge rocker hands. He just doesn’t know it— yet.
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Terri Anne Browning
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Terri Anne Browning is a USA TODAY bestselling author.
Being dyslexic, she never thought a career in writing would be possible, yet she has been on bestselling lists multiple times since 2013. Reese: A Safe Haven Novella was her first Indie published book. The Rocker Who Holds Me changed the tables and kicked off The Rocker... series featuring the sinfully delicious members of Demon's Wings. The Rocker... Series is now complete with 12 books and the occasional novella. Other books by Terri Anne include the Angel's Halo MC Series, as well as The Lucy & Harris Novella Series, The Vitucci Mafiosos Series, and The Tainted Knights Rocker Series.
Terri Anne lives in Virginia with her husband, their three demons---err, children--and a hyper Frenchie named Grunt.
Terri Anne Browning is a USA TODAY bestselling author.
Being dyslexic, she never thought a career in writing would be possible, yet she has been on bestselling lists multiple times since 2013. Reese: A Safe Haven Novella was her first Indie published book. The Rocker Who Holds Me changed the tables and kicked off The Rocker... series featuring the sinfully delicious members of Demon's Wings. The Rocker... Series is now complete with 12 books and the occasional novella. Other books by Terri Anne include the Angel's Halo MC Series, as well as The Lucy & Harris Novella Series, The Vitucci Mafiosos Series, and The Tainted Knights Rocker Series.
Terri Anne lives in Virginia with her husband, their three demons---err, children--and a hyper Frenchie named Grunt.
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August 24, 2016
3 stars
This was a quick and fun rockstar read about Ember aka Emmie Jameson. Emmie has been friends with the band members of Demon Slayer since she was a little girl. But they're more than friends, they're the only family she has ever known. Coming from an abusive household, these four guys are the only ones who have ever taken care of her and had her back. She is a little younger than all of them, so while she's been in love with one of the members, she's not sure if he sees her that way.
Nick Armstrong is the frontman/lead singer of the band and the man that has stolen Ember's heart. I liked Nick, but I would have liked him to be a bit more mature in some ways. Who I did LOVE in this story is Jesse. And his book is next, so you know I'm jumping in straight away! Jesse is the drummer of the band. He's bald, tatted and has a huge heart!
I listened to the audio of this book and the narration was good. It was so fast, I listened in one sitting while cleaning my house and doing laundry. It was entertaining and quick. This one was good for me, but I can see other books in the series are longer and I think there is a lot of potential with these other characters.
This was a quick and fun rockstar read about Ember aka Emmie Jameson. Emmie has been friends with the band members of Demon Slayer since she was a little girl. But they're more than friends, they're the only family she has ever known. Coming from an abusive household, these four guys are the only ones who have ever taken care of her and had her back. She is a little younger than all of them, so while she's been in love with one of the members, she's not sure if he sees her that way.
Nick Armstrong is the frontman/lead singer of the band and the man that has stolen Ember's heart. I liked Nick, but I would have liked him to be a bit more mature in some ways. Who I did LOVE in this story is Jesse. And his book is next, so you know I'm jumping in straight away! Jesse is the drummer of the band. He's bald, tatted and has a huge heart!
I listened to the audio of this book and the narration was good. It was so fast, I listened in one sitting while cleaning my house and doing laundry. It was entertaining and quick. This one was good for me, but I can see other books in the series are longer and I think there is a lot of potential with these other characters.
September 10, 2016
2 to 2 1/2 stars
This book is like one of those B-rated movies that you can't believe you LOVED. I can't give it more than a few stars because the prose and execution left much to be desired, but I sure had fun reading it.
This book is like one of those B-rated movies that you can't believe you LOVED. I can't give it more than a few stars because the prose and execution left much to be desired, but I sure had fun reading it.
January 30, 2013
Alone.
Dark.
Cold.
That's Ember Jameson's life.
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Stuck in her mother's rage, drugs, sex, and alcohol, she has been living a very fvcked up life.
But ever since she was a little girl, she was protected by four guys.
Meet her guardian angels and the only people she considers as family, the band, Demon's Wings--
Drake and Shane--
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Jesse, the drummer--
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and the vocalist,
Nik--
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But, she's in love with one of the guys (Guess who?)
The problem is, she couldn't let anyone see how that guy affects her. and because:
“I knew that he didn't feel the same way. To him and the rest of the guys I was like their little sister. They would lay down their lives for me, just as I would for them…”
But an unexpected thing happened...
Will it keep them together?
or
Break them apart?
I've been reading a lot of long novels lately (read: KA) and now, I needed a break/buffer. So, I've decided to read this because of the title and the blurb (read: ROCKSTARS! ) but DAMN IT!!! 99 pages is not enough!!! I want more! LOL.
Seriously, I really love this book. At first, when I read the prelude, I thought it's gonna be dealing with a lot of heavy issues and drama, but as the story went on, it was surprisingly light, but still, with a little bit of angst on the side.
I adore the band. I love their relationship with Em and how they care and protect her and how Em reciprocates. My favorite guy from the band is Jesse.
There's a "twist" in this book, which again, I figured out (I'm really good at this. I guess this is from watching too much TV. LOL)
I love the author's style of writing. This book is unputdownable. I also really like the prelude and epilogue :)
The only problem I had with this book is that it is too damn short I can't seem to get enough. And oh, there are also typos here and there.
Hmmm... That's about it.
You guys should give this book a try 'cause you might like it and I think, it's worth reading.
“Yes, I am in love. There is this Ember in my heart that has hold of me and won’t let go.”
3-3.5 Stars!
June 20, 2016
I am totally swooning over this book! I did not set high expectations with this because most of the time, I end up disappointed when I expect too much in a New Adult book. But this? This is one of those books that have the ability to make me grin from ear to ear and just simply make me fall in love.
I just fell in love with Nik Amrstrong! He’s one of those hot and sexy male leads you just want to add in your list of book boyfriends. Who would’ve known I would fall for a gorgeous lead singer and frontman of a rock band?
I also love the female character Ember a.k.a. Emmie Jameson. Nik and Emmie’s love story is too swoony I just cannot! I don’t know how to express the enjoyment I’ve experienced in this book but yes, it’s a guilty-pleasure book! A bit unrealistic, but who cares as long as I enjoyed it, right? ;)
The writing style of the author was also great and compelling. I just wish the story was long. This was just a short, novella-style story so it left me really wanting for more. The ending, however, was so sweet and touching.
Rating: 4 Rocker Stars
I just fell in love with Nik Amrstrong! He’s one of those hot and sexy male leads you just want to add in your list of book boyfriends. Who would’ve known I would fall for a gorgeous lead singer and frontman of a rock band?
I also love the female character Ember a.k.a. Emmie Jameson. Nik and Emmie’s love story is too swoony I just cannot! I don’t know how to express the enjoyment I’ve experienced in this book but yes, it’s a guilty-pleasure book! A bit unrealistic, but who cares as long as I enjoyed it, right? ;)
The writing style of the author was also great and compelling. I just wish the story was long. This was just a short, novella-style story so it left me really wanting for more. The ending, however, was so sweet and touching.
Rating: 4 Rocker Stars
February 10, 2013
The basic idea is not bad and the writing either, but the story is too short and some key points are rushly addressed or not at all in my opinion. More than once I've had the impression that the characters know things we readers don't know but we are talked about them and at a certain point I checked to see if there was a previous story to the book to be sure I was not missing something. For example when they talk about Axton's involvement with Gabriella (Brie) or Gabriella's cousin Alexis. It sounds like there's a backstory to be aware of. When Nick finds out that Emmie is pregnant they never talked about how to go on, what kind of relationship they are in and even the other bandmates, that are like big brothers ready to be killed for her never confront Nick or Emmie, ask what's going on or address the topic of her pregnancy. There's no comunication. It's like nothing happened for anyone and all keeps going on like before but, well, there's a baby now you know. Nick is not always present and while she goes to doctor appointments he has some fun on the beach with random girls. Not only he seems disinterested but some of the so called big bros don't see anything wrong in it, partecipe in the fun and this knowning their beloved Emmie is pregnant with his baby.No one that says "What the **** are you doing? Which are your intentions towards our precious Em?".
I'd have rather had the story to follow a linear path without the pregnancy and then the explaination of how it occured. From the beginning you get that Emmie hasn't a sex life or an active one, later you find out she was a virgin, so the pregnancy, even if predictable given her symptoms, strikes you from out of the blue before you are explained when, where and how she got pregnant. The story is not developed well sometimes.
Actually Demon's Wings guys' protectiveness in some scenes was adorable. The premise of the story intriguing.The epilogue was cute.
This story has holes but honestly I'll keep an eye on this author. Maybe longer stories, with more character development will make her potential become actual.
I'd have rather had the story to follow a linear path without the pregnancy and then the explaination of how it occured. From the beginning you get that Emmie hasn't a sex life or an active one, later you find out she was a virgin, so the pregnancy, even if predictable given her symptoms, strikes you from out of the blue before you are explained when, where and how she got pregnant. The story is not developed well sometimes.
Actually Demon's Wings guys' protectiveness in some scenes was adorable. The premise of the story intriguing.The epilogue was cute.
This story has holes but honestly I'll keep an eye on this author. Maybe longer stories, with more character development will make her potential become actual.
May 20, 2018
*
Welp. It’s official. My very first DNF at 77%. I don’t know what to say, I mean…this is so unexpected.
Oh gosh. This is so crazy. It’s such an honor!
I’d like to thank Goodreads for being chockfull of books that make finding one worth reading like finding a needle in a haystack of needles and for always being there for me when I feel like questioning my path in life as an English major.
I’d also like to thank Terri Anne Browning for wasting my fucking time.
And, of course, I’d like to thank all the high reviewers that have their heads in the clouds and for making me see the true uselessness that is a Goodreads rating.
Below in the spoiler are all my feels. If you feel like having a detailed description of why you should NOT read this book, read my full review below. If you want the shortened version and are the type to count that as enough then here goes.
Writing? Shit.
Story development? There is none.
Character development? Do not get me started.
Characters themselves?…………
POV? Oh my god, someone please shoot me.
Inappropriate relationships between seven year olds and seventeen year olds? Check.
Alpha men? Not a chance.
Overly emotional characters? Check.
Fragile women that can't even wipe their own asses? Check
Codependency? Check check check check check...
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This review has been revised. If this message appears on a review, it's because I edited the f**k out of it because I either didn't like it, I trashed the author's work too much and felt I was too harsh, my review was wordy to the point of wanting to even knock my own lights out, my outlook on the book has changed, or I just didn't want to delete a review I once painstakingly wrote that was liked, commented on, or for the most part true. I'm overwhelmed at how different of a reader I am now versus when I started my Goodreads page. My reading habits were fairly narrow once upon a time, and I felt like putting a disclaimer on every review I've written that needed editing was easier than going through every single book again, and doing entire re-reviews. I'll be slowly doing this across my reviews in the coming year so it will better reflect me as a reader now. Thanks for visiting!
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Welp. It’s official. My very first DNF at 77%. I don’t know what to say, I mean…this is so unexpected.
Oh gosh. This is so crazy. It’s such an honor!
I’d like to thank Goodreads for being chockfull of books that make finding one worth reading like finding a needle in a haystack of needles and for always being there for me when I feel like questioning my path in life as an English major.
I’d also like to thank Terri Anne Browning for wasting my fucking time.
And, of course, I’d like to thank all the high reviewers that have their heads in the clouds and for making me see the true uselessness that is a Goodreads rating.
Below in the spoiler are all my feels. If you feel like having a detailed description of why you should NOT read this book, read my full review below. If you want the shortened version and are the type to count that as enough then here goes.
Writing? Shit.
Story development? There is none.
Character development? Do not get me started.
Characters themselves?…………
POV? Oh my god, someone please shoot me.
Inappropriate relationships between seven year olds and seventeen year olds? Check.
Alpha men? Not a chance.
Overly emotional characters? Check.
Fragile women that can't even wipe their own asses? Check
Codependency? Check check check check check...
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This review has been revised. If this message appears on a review, it's because I edited the f**k out of it because I either didn't like it, I trashed the author's work too much and felt I was too harsh, my review was wordy to the point of wanting to even knock my own lights out, my outlook on the book has changed, or I just didn't want to delete a review I once painstakingly wrote that was liked, commented on, or for the most part true. I'm overwhelmed at how different of a reader I am now versus when I started my Goodreads page. My reading habits were fairly narrow once upon a time, and I felt like putting a disclaimer on every review I've written that needed editing was easier than going through every single book again, and doing entire re-reviews. I'll be slowly doing this across my reviews in the coming year so it will better reflect me as a reader now. Thanks for visiting!
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March 27, 2014
This was a fun read for me. Yes, it was kinda cheesy and the premise was pretty unrealistic, but sometimes I'm a fan of cheesy of unrealistic.
What little girl wouldn't love to have four guys looking out for her like these guys looked out for Emmie, one of them being her life long crush that turns into a rich famous rockstar?
Total crap and fantasy...basically the whole reason I like to read. Already downloaded the next one!
What little girl wouldn't love to have four guys looking out for her like these guys looked out for Emmie, one of them being her life long crush that turns into a rich famous rockstar?
Total crap and fantasy...basically the whole reason I like to read. Already downloaded the next one!
August 30, 2016
2 Slow Stars
Love Drama and I really don't,well usually,mind Insta-love..but for some reason the concept just didn't work out for these two.More than the story,It was the characters that I wasn't really impressed with.. :/
Won't be reading the sequal,Sorry.
And No,wouldn't recommend it either..
Love Drama and I really don't,well usually,mind Insta-love..but for some reason the concept just didn't work out for these two.More than the story,It was the characters that I wasn't really impressed with.. :/
Won't be reading the sequal,Sorry.
And No,wouldn't recommend it either..
November 19, 2013
4,5 Stars
So good.. and i mostly hate short stories but this one was different..
I loved it.. It made me feel so many things, i couldn't put it down!!
Em was amazing, very strong and had some balls to put up with those hardcore rockers for so long.. But hey they are family..
Nik was good too.. I have some complains though.. What happened in that mall, or after when she found him with those girls.. I wanted to slap him so hard realy, but you could tell he was in love with her so i have to forgive him..
The best parts for me were absolutely the prologue and the epilogue.. SOOOO great!!
And of course Jesse.. I can't wait for his story..yummy!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- The prologue is heartbreakingly raw and made my cry like a baby..
- I Loved Jesse SO MUCH!
- The moment Nick pressures Em to tell him what is going on is just hilarious..
- The tattoos!!
- I liked how protective they all were of Em..
- At first it scared me when she wasn't feeling well..
- Also the scene when they have sex for the first time is pretty hot..
- And the end! WHAT an end!!!
So good.. and i mostly hate short stories but this one was different..
I loved it.. It made me feel so many things, i couldn't put it down!!
Em was amazing, very strong and had some balls to put up with those hardcore rockers for so long.. But hey they are family..
Nik was good too.. I have some complains though.. What happened in that mall, or after when she found him with those girls.. I wanted to slap him so hard realy, but you could tell he was in love with her so i have to forgive him..
The best parts for me were absolutely the prologue and the epilogue.. SOOOO great!!
And of course Jesse.. I can't wait for his story..yummy!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- The prologue is heartbreakingly raw and made my cry like a baby..
- I Loved Jesse SO MUCH!
- The moment Nick pressures Em to tell him what is going on is just hilarious..
- The tattoos!!
- I liked how protective they all were of Em..
- At first it scared me when she wasn't feeling well..
- Also the scene when they have sex for the first time is pretty hot..
- And the end! WHAT an end!!!
April 13, 2020
The Rocker Who Holds Me was the first book in the Rocker series by Terri Anne Browning.
It was written from a single POV, Emmie’s. Emmie was a child when she met the guys of the future rock band, “Demon’s Wings.” They were all kids but Emmie was the youngest at age five. Her mother frequently beat her and the boys shielded her and took care of her as much as they could. When her mother died when she was fifteen, the boys were famous and rich by then and were able to get guardianship. She traveled with them, eventually over the six year period, began taking care of their travel and tour arrangements. She was as close to them as any brother or sister.
Nik was the lead singer for the Demon’s Wings. He was gorgeous and talented, writing most of the songs for the band. Together with Emmie, the Demon’s Wings were his family.
Browning told a sweet tale in The Rocker Who Holds Me. It was novella length so it got to the point quickly. I loved the characters and the story. So much so, that I wanted more. More depth. More detail. More elaboration on feelings. There was so much backstory within the band that I craved to hear the details. The past hinted to pain, suffering and emotion, but unfortunately it was only touched upon here. Hopefully we’ll get more detail as the series progresses. In the meantime, Jesse is next in The Rocker That Savors Me. I loved Jesse, so I can’t wait!
It was written from a single POV, Emmie’s. Emmie was a child when she met the guys of the future rock band, “Demon’s Wings.” They were all kids but Emmie was the youngest at age five. Her mother frequently beat her and the boys shielded her and took care of her as much as they could. When her mother died when she was fifteen, the boys were famous and rich by then and were able to get guardianship. She traveled with them, eventually over the six year period, began taking care of their travel and tour arrangements. She was as close to them as any brother or sister.
Nik was the lead singer for the Demon’s Wings. He was gorgeous and talented, writing most of the songs for the band. Together with Emmie, the Demon’s Wings were his family.
Browning told a sweet tale in The Rocker Who Holds Me. It was novella length so it got to the point quickly. I loved the characters and the story. So much so, that I wanted more. More depth. More detail. More elaboration on feelings. There was so much backstory within the band that I craved to hear the details. The past hinted to pain, suffering and emotion, but unfortunately it was only touched upon here. Hopefully we’ll get more detail as the series progresses. In the meantime, Jesse is next in The Rocker That Savors Me. I loved Jesse, so I can’t wait!
May 9, 2015
Hmmm...Not sure whether I managed to download the unedited version or if this was actually published in this state but the number of spelling and grammatical errors in this was unacceptably high. That said, even if the multiple spelling and grammatical errors were fixed, the characters were underdeveloped - I didn't feel any distinction between the various band members - and the story all just seemed a bit too much like a daft teenage daydream to be anything I could get into. At least it was mercifully short.
I think the kindest thing to say about this one is it isn't for me and leave it at that.
I think the kindest thing to say about this one is it isn't for me and leave it at that.
August 19, 2013
Forgive me Father, for I was hungover.
Okay, the day after the night before, I eat a lot of potato wedges drowned in brown sauce, drink copious amounts of Lilt (other fruity carbonated drinks are available but nothing will top this particular beverage) and read shite romances so that my head can recover slightly. Normally, I regret nothing. Not even the horrific dancing, accidentally using lipstick instead of concealer when trying to fix my face in the grotty little tiled room we are told are toilets or falling for the bar man only for me to loathe him thirty seconds later after asking for a quadrupole vodka and orange and only tasting a triple.
And my god, I regret this one. I don't even normally log my conquests on goodreads but this was so bad I felt it was my duty to record my thoughts and hopefully save a fellow reader the uncomfortable horror that is this poor excuse for literature.
The only redeeming feature of this book is it's length - it's so short you only have to put up with the awkwardness for a while before it's over and then you can roll over and get some sleep.
Think of a fanfiction. Written by a 13 year old you about his/her favourite band. Imagine how you felt about one person in that band you loved in those misguided years. And how you daydreamed about touring with them, being one of the guys and how the singer (or in my case the bass or drum player (I clearly wasn't fussy)) would one day embrace you passionately and his tortured soul,brooding eyes, long bedhead hair and multitudes of tattoos would fall for you and ignore all the other skanks with pheremones leaking out of every perfect pore.
That's what this waste of tree matter is. Monstrous. Something you wrote in your diary long ago and hope to God your siblings never, ever find. You can't bring yourself to burn it, only in case it actually happens one day and you can show it to your new BF/GF and talk about it in your next interview with Heat magazine (other magazines are available, equally as mind blowingly dull).
Add a little horrific childhood with fallen angels as your guardians and you have the entirety of this plot.
The End.
Okay, the day after the night before, I eat a lot of potato wedges drowned in brown sauce, drink copious amounts of Lilt (other fruity carbonated drinks are available but nothing will top this particular beverage) and read shite romances so that my head can recover slightly. Normally, I regret nothing. Not even the horrific dancing, accidentally using lipstick instead of concealer when trying to fix my face in the grotty little tiled room we are told are toilets or falling for the bar man only for me to loathe him thirty seconds later after asking for a quadrupole vodka and orange and only tasting a triple.
And my god, I regret this one. I don't even normally log my conquests on goodreads but this was so bad I felt it was my duty to record my thoughts and hopefully save a fellow reader the uncomfortable horror that is this poor excuse for literature.
The only redeeming feature of this book is it's length - it's so short you only have to put up with the awkwardness for a while before it's over and then you can roll over and get some sleep.
Think of a fanfiction. Written by a 13 year old you about his/her favourite band. Imagine how you felt about one person in that band you loved in those misguided years. And how you daydreamed about touring with them, being one of the guys and how the singer (or in my case the bass or drum player (I clearly wasn't fussy)) would one day embrace you passionately and his tortured soul,brooding eyes, long bedhead hair and multitudes of tattoos would fall for you and ignore all the other skanks with pheremones leaking out of every perfect pore.
That's what this waste of tree matter is. Monstrous. Something you wrote in your diary long ago and hope to God your siblings never, ever find. You can't bring yourself to burn it, only in case it actually happens one day and you can show it to your new BF/GF and talk about it in your next interview with Heat magazine (other magazines are available, equally as mind blowingly dull).
Add a little horrific childhood with fallen angels as your guardians and you have the entirety of this plot.
The End.
July 11, 2017
I started by really enjoying this story. Could not put it down. I loved the prologue, I loved the set up. I loved all the characters. Then we find out why the heroine was sick and I was like "WHAT???"
Anyway, I thought it got dumb and was very disappointed.
Anyway, I thought it got dumb and was very disappointed.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 12, 2013
Emmie is a broken and battered little girl. Drink and drugs are more important to her mother than anyone or anything. Her only stability throughout her childhood was the older boys who lived in the trailers near her. 10 years her senior, Nik, Jesse, Drake and Shane, took her in and claimed her as theirs, looking after her as though she was their little sister.
'They saw me when I was 5, took me under their wing, protected me even though they were 10 years older than me. These guys were my family and it was my turn to take care of them.'
Now they are all grown up, their band, Demons wing, is touring and Emmie is their acting manager. Making sure they, shower, eat, sleep and get places on time. Her only problem is her feelings for the bands lead singer. Fearing that Nik doesn't share her feelings, Emmie keeps it to herself. Watching him with the groupies, she looses a little piece of her heart each time. Over the years she has become good at pretending, after all they all look at her as their little sister, don't they?....
Nik Armstrong is the sexy, cheeky lead singer of 'Demons Wing'. He adores Emmie. His loyalty and devotion to her is fierce. When she becomes sick he feels helpless and lost... but that's all about to change!
'My fingers knotted in his thick hair, needing to hold on as he began the wild ride that I had only dreamed about with this man'
I really like Emmie and Nik, even the rest of the band are endearing. Terri Ann does a terrific job of making the it seamless and easy to read. even though it is a novella, It doesn't feel too short, the information is packed into the chapters, making you feel you know every detail right from the beginning.
A perfect read when you're in between books and don't know what to move on to!
I want to hear more from these characters and I'm happy that there will be a 'Jesse' story!!
4 stars!!!!
'They saw me when I was 5, took me under their wing, protected me even though they were 10 years older than me. These guys were my family and it was my turn to take care of them.'
Now they are all grown up, their band, Demons wing, is touring and Emmie is their acting manager. Making sure they, shower, eat, sleep and get places on time. Her only problem is her feelings for the bands lead singer. Fearing that Nik doesn't share her feelings, Emmie keeps it to herself. Watching him with the groupies, she looses a little piece of her heart each time. Over the years she has become good at pretending, after all they all look at her as their little sister, don't they?....
Nik Armstrong is the sexy, cheeky lead singer of 'Demons Wing'. He adores Emmie. His loyalty and devotion to her is fierce. When she becomes sick he feels helpless and lost... but that's all about to change!
'My fingers knotted in his thick hair, needing to hold on as he began the wild ride that I had only dreamed about with this man'
I really like Emmie and Nik, even the rest of the band are endearing. Terri Ann does a terrific job of making the it seamless and easy to read. even though it is a novella, It doesn't feel too short, the information is packed into the chapters, making you feel you know every detail right from the beginning.
A perfect read when you're in between books and don't know what to move on to!
I want to hear more from these characters and I'm happy that there will be a 'Jesse' story!!
4 stars!!!!
September 30, 2024
Immature and silly MCs!
March 7, 2015
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Really short cute read! I really wish this book was longer! It could have been developed so well! Basic story about girl been rescued from abusive mother and raised by 4 sexy rockers. Girl grows up, watches over these rockers and falls in love with one. She becomes pregnant which causes the quick conflict/drama because rocker doesn't remember their night together (he was drunk and thought he was dreaming). He quickly finds out and eventually confesses his love for her...
Overall good short story. My only issues were the reactions of the rockers to her pregnancy...which was pretty much nonexistent. I felt there could and should have been more drama behind that. Then other issue being story was too short and felt quick. Although short stories can work, IMO didn't work well here. I felt there was a lot of angst and drama that could have been developed for a really great read. Not sure why author choose to make it so short, maybe even just 100 more pages would have made it much better... * sigh*
***3 stars
Really short cute read! I really wish this book was longer! It could have been developed so well! Basic story about girl been rescued from abusive mother and raised by 4 sexy rockers. Girl grows up, watches over these rockers and falls in love with one. She becomes pregnant which causes the quick conflict/drama because rocker doesn't remember their night together (he was drunk and thought he was dreaming). He quickly finds out and eventually confesses his love for her...
Overall good short story. My only issues were the reactions of the rockers to her pregnancy...which was pretty much nonexistent. I felt there could and should have been more drama behind that. Then other issue being story was too short and felt quick. Although short stories can work, IMO didn't work well here. I felt there was a lot of angst and drama that could have been developed for a really great read. Not sure why author choose to make it so short, maybe even just 100 more pages would have made it much better... * sigh*
***3 stars
July 28, 2019
The Rocker that Holds me, first book in The Rocker series by Terri Anne Browning.
I was a quick read for me. It has an interesting plot and characters. It was entertaining and romantic. It just that I felt there were missing parts of the story(about Axton and Brie, then after they found out about Emmy’s pregnancy). This book has potential if it was longer it could have develop more. Overall the story was still okay. 👌🏻
I was a quick read for me. It has an interesting plot and characters. It was entertaining and romantic. It just that I felt there were missing parts of the story(about Axton and Brie, then after they found out about Emmy’s pregnancy). This book has potential if it was longer it could have develop more. Overall the story was still okay. 👌🏻
July 29, 2013
This book is a hot mess. The hero is weak and immature, the heroine is an emotional wreck and the writing is inconsistent and full of editing issues. I only kept reading out of morbid curiosity. Ugh.
February 22, 2021
Emmie's home life was always bad but fur guys who also lived in her trailer park helped out as good as they could. When they hit it big as rock stars they still kept in touch, trying to keep her safe. When her mom dies they step in and take her in and for the last 6 yrs she has taken care of them.
She caters to their rock star needs, even getting rid of the naked groupies in the morning. The guys also take care of her. When Emmie keeps feeling sick sicker they worry about her, when she is rushed to the hospital she is about to learn what has been making her sick and at that moment secrets will need to be told, no matter how embarrassing.
When Nik learns the secret he is both shocked and stunned but willing to do anything it takes to show her she is who he wants. The Question is can we move beyond the past to secure a happy future because sometimes that is just too hard to do.
She caters to their rock star needs, even getting rid of the naked groupies in the morning. The guys also take care of her. When Emmie keeps feeling sick sicker they worry about her, when she is rushed to the hospital she is about to learn what has been making her sick and at that moment secrets will need to be told, no matter how embarrassing.
When Nik learns the secret he is both shocked and stunned but willing to do anything it takes to show her she is who he wants. The Question is can we move beyond the past to secure a happy future because sometimes that is just too hard to do.
May 27, 2018
I really liked this to begin with. We meet Emmie at 7. She's in a bad home and 4 high school boys from her neighborhood take care of her to keep her out of the system. There's a strong bond formed between them. Not saying much (because I could sum this whole thing up in a few sentences), things get complicated as they get older when these boys become a famous rock band. This is a quickie and ends like a fantasy fairytale.
January 27, 2013
Oh man I loved this!! I picked this up and couldn't put it down, short read but loved it from start to finish, I hope the author writes about the other band members!! (Fingers x)..Gets my 5/5 stars..
December 4, 2013
Touring with four rockers is the thing of dreams…
At least that is what people tell me. To me those four rockers are my family. They have watched over me from the time I was five years old. Protecting me from my mother and her drunken, drug addict rages. When they made it big they still watched over me. And when my monster of a mother died they took over as my guardians.
In the six years since that happened I have watched over the four men that
mean everything to me. I take care of them just as they once took care of me. I handle all the dirty work behind the scenes of a rockers life. It isn’t always pretty. At times it came be damn near disgusting, especially when I have to get rid of their one night stands. Ugh!
Taking care of them doesn’t bother me though. I mean it’s not like I’m in love with one of them. That would be crazy. Falling for a rocker is NOT smart.
Okay, so I’m not smart. I love my guys, and one of them kind of holds my heart in his big old rocker hand. But I’m dealing. I’ve been able to keep it my little secret for years now.
I’m not, however, dealing with this bug that I seem to have caught. It scares the hell out of me. I hate doctors, but I’m suddenly more worried about finding out what is wrong with me than what the doctor might do to me.
When I get my test results back my life will never be the same again…
I LOVED this short story!
Right from page one the the author had me engaged and I couldn't put the book down until the very end!
Even though this is a short story the author did a fantastic job of creating well developed characters, an amazing story-line, and great writing!
I absolutely adored Ember (Emmi) and her relationship with "her guys, but the relationship between her and Nik was something special. It was wonderful reading how their relationship evolved from one of friendship to them realizing they were meant totally and completely for one another.
This was a nice surprise!
Thank you to Nikki-Bookaholics Blog for her wonderful review!
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November 7, 2017
Re-read==> 2017
Read==> 2014
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The story has potential but is too short and without much character development.
Our heroes have a history of protection and affection since childhood and has communication problems and are unsure about the feelings of each other.
He makes her reveal feelings to feel jealous of him.
Read==> 2014
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The story has potential but is too short and without much character development.
Our heroes have a history of protection and affection since childhood and has communication problems and are unsure about the feelings of each other.
He makes her reveal feelings to feel jealous of him.
"Nik has two of the five girls wrapped around him."
May 19, 2016
What I didn't like:
1) The grammatical errors. This story needed some major editing help.
2) The h overuses the exclamation point. Or maybe I'm just a much more subdued person than she is.
3) The jealousy and ridiculous middle/high school antics. You really need to know if your baby mama is into you. What do you do? Oh yes...the best option is to let her catch you with two bimbos hanging all over you and see what reaction she has. Not.
4) You only get the h's pov and it was pretty boring.
5) There isn't any real character development and as a result, I really don't care too much about any of the characters.
1) The grammatical errors. This story needed some major editing help.
2) The h overuses the exclamation point. Or maybe I'm just a much more subdued person than she is.
3) The jealousy and ridiculous middle/high school antics. You really need to know if your baby mama is into you. What do you do? Oh yes...the best option is to let her catch you with two bimbos hanging all over you and see what reaction she has. Not.
4) You only get the h's pov and it was pretty boring.
5) There isn't any real character development and as a result, I really don't care too much about any of the characters.
June 9, 2018
Way too short and lacked depth as a result. Shame 'cause I liked the characters and the premise but it only scratched the surface and I felt no emotional connection with the story and no investment with the characters. Won't be continuing.
Actual 2.5 stars.
Actual 2.5 stars.
March 1, 2013
Such a great book ,It's a shame this isn't a series I would Love to get to know more about the band members Because they all sound amazing ...
This book has a Sexy,caring :
Amazing Characters ,,, I Loved how protective the guys are ... and how much they care for Emmie ,,,
and I just ...
So ... Yeaaaaaah ... I wish there was more :(
This book has a Sexy,caring :
Amazing Characters ,,, I Loved how protective the guys are ... and how much they care for Emmie ,,,
and I just ...
So ... Yeaaaaaah ... I wish there was more :(
February 3, 2013
Loved this quick read! I read it in just a few hours, but I fell in love with the characters from page 1! I wish there would've been a few more chapters. More about the months following him telling her he loves her and how the guys reacted to her going into labor. Would love to read more about the rest of the guys in the band!!
March 7, 2017
Love history
August 12, 2017
Entretenidillo y cortísimo. La relación entre los 4 rockeros y Emmie me ha gustado mucho, pero al ser tan corto no da mucho tiempo a desarrollar bien los personajes. Le doy un 2,5.
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