How much will she risk for love? Going away to college gives LIZA GLASNER a chance to escape her painful and dangerous past…or so she thinks. At fourteen years old, she survived an attack by a famous musician. After that, the media, groupies and crazies hounded her with a merciless cruelty that ruined her life. But now she’s thriving–until an internship brings her face to face with the … face to face with the sizzling hot lead singer of a rock band, and she finds herself drawn to the very thing that once destroyed her. Justice is a temptation she can’t resist…and one that could get her killed.
How far will he go for fame?
**This is book one in a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. However the next two books are being released in July and September so readers won’t be stranded on the cliff for long!
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Savaged Dreams is the first book I’ve read by author Jennifer Lyons & it won’t be the last. This book one of three in the Savaged Illusion series. This story is about a band competing for a record contract on a reality tv show. They are given a college student as a PR person for their final weeks in the competition that the band is clearly not happy about. The lead singer of the band, Justice & the college student Liza both have some heavy baggage from their pasts that really seems to draw them together. As you can imagine, anytime reality TV is involved there is always drama. I really enjoyed reading about the two main characters & seeing their relationship grow in-spite of some difficult circumstances. I appreciated the dual perspective. There might be some triggers for some in this book: rape & PTSD. This was a great book that I didn’t want to put down. It ended on a cliffhanger, but the series is complete, so I’m not mad about. I’m really excited to see what happens with Liza (Beth) & Justice, the band & their families.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
Jennifer Lyon hits it out of the park once again! She has such a talent for immersing you into her characters feelings, hopes and dreams. I’m not a big fan of rock star romance but I am a fan of hurting souls healed by love. This book trilogy/serial has that in spades. But beware readers, this is not the end of their story and it ends way too soon. You will be salivating for the next installment of this addicting story which will be arriving very soon.
Justice Cade is the lead singer in the rock band Savaged Illusions. His tight knit band is competing in a live elimination show/contest that is launching their band into the limelight. Each of these men have issues and they’ve bonded together to give each other loyalty and support. This series is about loyalty and trust, being there for each other. This will be a journey of a rock band and a couple making it through the challenges life throws at you.
The show gives them a publicist now that they’ve made it to the top 3. Liza Glasner is a student who is also competing to win an internship for the summer that will get her foot in the door of her chosen profession. She has hidden demons driving her too. Her position of publicist throws she and Justice into a working relationship that quickly becomes personal as their chemistry crackles. Justice is a guardian protector and he senses Liza’s need for protection. She is so driven by fear and he is so driven by the will to succeed. As the conflict grows and romance blossoms you can see the train wreck coming. The journey is delicious.
There is so many quotes I want to save from this book. I highlighted them so I could come back to them. “No matter how strong you are, life can break you.”, Justice speaking about his war hero dad. “You look beautiful when you do that. … Do what? … Fight off whatever it is that scares you. It’s seriously hot. The timid uncertainty vanishes and your confidence shines through. The green in your eyes shimmers, and I know something snarky or random will come out of your mouth.” Oh be still my heart! Then there is how he helps her…”You, Beth, you’re my song.”
Perfection. Thank you Jennifer for allowing me to have the opportunity to ARC read this story for a review. I can’t wait to read the next installment.