Book one in the Brilliance Trilogy…It all started with a note, just a simple note hand written by a woman I didn’t know, never even met. But in that note is perhaps every answer to every question I’ve ever had in my life. And because of that note, I look for her, but find him. I’m drawn to his passion, his talent, a darkness in him that somehow becomes my light, my life. Kace August is rich, … is rich, powerful, a rockstar of violins, a man who is all tattoos, leather, good looks and talent. He has a wickedly sweet ability to play the violin, seducing audiences worldwide. Now, he’s seducing me. I know he has secrets. I don’t care. Because you see, I have secrets, too.
I’m not Aria Alard, as he believes. I’m Aria Stradivari, daughter to Alessandro Stradivari, a musician born from the same blood as the man who created the famous Stradivarius violin. I am as rare as the mere 650 instruments my ancestors created. Instruments worth millions. 650 masterpieces, the brilliance unmatched. 650 reasons to kill. 650 reasons to hide. One reason not to: him.
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I loved this book. Love all the twist and turns that Aria takes to find the one thing that connects her family and to help find her brother. And meets a unexpected man that makes her have all the feels. Even when she’s trying to hide who she really is. Then as she’s making future plans to spend more time with Kace she find out something unexpected. Never use to like cliffhangers but now they give me something to look forward too. And I love how a lot of the book are intertwined together.
As always, I could not put down the book. Love the characters, love the story. Great Great story….Thank you Lisa
Draws you in:
This was a captivating and thoroughly enjoyable read. I don’t usually like duets/trilogies and think that they are a money making tool. However I am willing to make an exception in this case as this book is so enthralling and well thought out.
Aria is mysterious and reserved yet she can’t deny the strong pull she feels towards Kace. He is a world famous violinist with secrets of his own and is as complicated as he is intriguing. You could feel the tension and chemistry between them and what they had felt raw and authentic.
I enjoyed the suspense and mystery as Aria searches for her missing brother plus the intrigue surrounding her heritage. Only thing is with the cliffhanger we were given, I am now desperate to find out what happens next! One thing that did bug me was the authors misuse of the word prodigal instead of prodigy but other than that, a fabulous start to a great series.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. All opinions expressed are solely my own.
Aria Alard & her brother Gio had to disappear from Italy years ago because of their real names Stradivarius. Their ancestor created the formula for making the Stradivarus violins that were hand crafted by their family and had to flee the country. Now their mother has been murder on a mugging all they have is each other. The last words their mother gave to them was to never pursue music and to make sure their identity stayed intact. Now antique collectors in New York City, Aria followed her mother advice to the tee but her Brother Gio is determined to restore their family name and go on a hunt for the formula and the missing Stradivarus violins. Now missing for weeks Aria don’t know if Gio is with a woman name Sarah or if he missing for good because of their family name.
Aria is now looking for her brother Gio and finds out there is an auction and Mark Compton is running the auction in his prestiges auction house he inherited. Aria is determine to get an invite. That is where Aria runs into Kace August and immediately feels the connection because one he’s gorgeous and two Kace August is known as the “rocker violinist” performing classical and exuding sexuality and charm. Aria first love is music and the violin her father use to play. He is immediately drawn to Aria or so Aria thought until he ask her to verify the three Stradivarus violins he currently owns and what Aria finds sends Aria running for her life, can she now trust Kace because she believes he has known her family secrets and never mentioned it. Is Kace after the Stradivarus formula? Aria doesn’t stick around to find out…
Audio Review:
A Reckless Note (Brilliance Trilogy, Book 1) is the beginning tale of this mystery puzzle suspenseful listen. I absolutely love this beautiful piece of literature as the passion and suspense transude through the pages. The writing style, plot, well fleshed out compelling characters, and composition reveal a well authenticated author. A double tier of storyline plot with complexity. I’m hooked on Aria and Kace’s lovestory with the added twists of secrets and mystery with the dual unfolding. The bombshell ending cliffhanger is totally worth the wait.
Narrator Savannah Peachwood impeccable performance escalated the gravity force pulling you into this alluring ambiance world. Her inflection was smooth and easy to listen. Her intonation reflects all the right emotions of the characters.
A stellar performance of a stellar novel. I cannot wait for book two on audio.
5 Stars
Review by Lisa
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A Reckless Note is book 1 in the Brilliance Trilogy by Lisa Renee Jones and what an introduction to this story do we get. Holy smokes I just could not put this story down. I have to be honest and I did not read the synopsis of this story before diving in and I was hooked, lined, and pulled into this story like no other.
Lisa Renee Jones has outdone herself with this story. There was just something that gave me a bit of anxiety that something foreboding was going to happen. Even though this is only book 1, I just keep waiting for the other shoe to drop. Kept reading to find out more and what’s going to happen. Almost like a who. All I want to know who and where can they find it!!!!! Not giving anything away there.
Aria is in business with her brother Gio, but one day he is gone off on what she believes is with a woman or a chase for a product. But as days pass and no word, Aria finds a note, and the life she knows starts tumbling down around her.
On the move, Aria runs into Kace, the one and only rockstar of violence, and again Arias’s world is flipped upside down. From here we are taken on a ride of a bit of mystery, family, love, friendships and so much more.
I can’t wait to dive into book 2!!! Did I forget to mention the cliffhanger and the end!!!! Even though I know this is a three-book series, those cliffhangers get me every time.
4.75-5 STARS
As a fan of Lisa Renee Jones’ Inside Out series, “A Reckless Note” is not only reminiscent of that series, it actually reunites the reader with some of that series’ most beloved (and misunderstood) characters, much to my surprised delight! While the author shifts the focus from the art world to music in her newest (Brilliance) trilogy, she also finds a unique way to connect the two mediums in order to bring her latest story to life.
In this first installment to The Brilliance Trilogy, we are introduced to Aria and Kace, whose connection is both instant and intense. Right from the get-go, I was drawn into their steamy saga, which is fraught with secrets, surprises and suspense. Boasting an intriguing premise and wonderful characters, “A Reckless Note” is a great start to what promises to be one amazing series. I can’t wait to see how Aria and Kace’s story all plays out!
So A Reckless Note was an intriguing read. Lisa brings you into a world very slowly almost like you don’t know if you want to even go into it. The curtain is just opening when bam you are thrown right into it and you want to know so much more about Kace and Aria that the damn book stops. But DO NOT let that stop you from reading A Reckless Note. If anything that should make you read it. The secrets and lust that makes Lisa’s books are so embedded in this one book that the other two will probably throw us for a loop. I am so excited to read them.
A Reckless Note is a must-read for 2020.
As always Lisa weaves a plot full of undertones of darkness and twists, they keep you turning those pages to unearth the secrets hidden within. Gripping and suspenseful, you just know that something is going to jump out and ruin the love story that is blossoming, it’s going to smoothly. This sucked me in and kept me held to the end and boy what an end! Thankfully I can dive straight into the next book, coz cliff hangers bug me if I can’t carry on. I did enjoy the appearances of characters from past books, it always adds to my enjoyment to be reminded of those I loved reading about before. Intense and emotional story with characters that are easy to love or not, I’m on the shelf about a couple of them, we will see what happens and how they act in the next part, are they good or bad? I’m about to dive in and find out….
Aria and Kace’s story is a must read ! Intense character chemistry and an absolute delightfull storyline that will grab your attention from the start. This emotional story will take us for a ride in the merry go round of Aria and Kace’s journey. What comes next is still open to some amazing opportunities to thrill and enthrall us. Captivating story with intense character chemistry that will captivate your attention from the start.
This book is so good. You get tid bits of Aria’s life and her family background. It makes you want to know more. She worries about her brother that went missing. She is trying everything to keep a low profile and find her brother. Until she meets the famous Kace August. He just sweeps her off her feet and she feels comfortable with him, lets her guard down with him. He is a musician. They both have secrets. She is dealing with a lot and trying to keep it together.
This is a must read. I absolutely love this book and can’t wait to read the next book. I need to know what happens. Highly recommend. Lisa Renee Jones what an awesome read.
Lisa Rene Jones is an automatic one-click author that I have come to love. Her books have everything I look for; a great story full of suspense, twists, and romance. Her new book, Reckless Note, book one of the Brilliance Trilogy is no exception. By the end of the first chapter, I could not put the book down, staying up to finish it.
Aria has an innocence about her and I sometimes felt she was among wolves who would hurt her. As she begins to know rock star Kace August, she begins to let her guard down.
Alert: Aria and Kace’s story ends in a cliffhanger, and thankfully Lisa does not leave her readers hanging for very long. Part two releases August 18 and Part three on September 22.
Ahhhh!!! I should’ve paid more attention when picking this read, because cliffhangers drive me bananas—especially when the rest of the books in the series aren’t going to be released until who knows how long from now because this book just came out!
However, if I overlook the cliffhanger (which I absolutely will) and just focus on the story itself, this was a great and really fast read. A definite page-turner because the suspense aspect had me dying to know what was going on and what might come next. (Another reason the cliffy is gonna drive me to the edge lol)
I adored Kace. He’s this kickbutt violinist who doesn’t fit your idea of a famous musician of the typically classical variety. He wears T-shirts and jeans and boots and just the thought of a sexy alpha male dressed in casual, smexy attire while rocking out on a violin… yes please. But he’s also so… mysterious. Like, hot and cold and we don’t know why. Which makes you wanna know why even more, of course.
Aria, the female lead, is definitely a strong heroine. She takes the forefront in this story, at least for this book. And I really loved her voice. It was strong and clear and you could relate so hard, even when she was going through things not seemingly relatable.
Overall, this was a great read. I need to put an alert on Lisa Renee Jones somewhere so I make sure to find out when the next in the series comes out, otherwise the cliffhanger might be the end of me.
There’s one thing you know you will get with a Lisa Renee Jones book, a well written story, mystery with twists and turns, and hot juicy passion that’s off the charts. I loved these Two complicated characters, Kace (great name) is the mysterious rock star violinist who has a troubled past, but is sex on a stick, and he has his eyes set on Aria, who is hiding some big secrets in her past. Loved that the Walker security guys were in this story, definitely had me wondering what the draw was for Kace, but it’s eventually partially revealed. Now I know in book two that Alexander and Ed’s true identities will be revealed, which I’m waiting for with great anticipation. I think the only thing that was a bit irritating was Aria’s continual doubting and questioning her relationship with Kace. I get it, with her brother missing and her past there would definitely be some concern, but I think it goes a bit overboard for me. Other than that, awesome story, can’t wait for the second book to come out!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
Intrigue kicks off this story with Aria’s brother Gio missing and continues to the very end.
Along the way the angst factor comes into play with the attraction and avoidance between Aria & Kace. Her family created the most famous violin in the world. He’s a world famous violinist. Match made in heaven right? Wrong!! This is a secret she can’t share, life or death. The chemistry between these 2 main characters is seriously steamy when the manage to stay in the same place long enough.
With both Aria & Kace keeping their cards close to their chests you can imagine how intense things become the more time they spend together. Each is holding on to some pretty epic secrets.
Can these 2 great characters get past these hurdles to explore the bond they are creating? Or will the world around them crush it? If any characters deserve a happy ending it’s these 2. They have both suffered so much in life at the hands of others, it’s about time they got to create something beautiful to share going into the future.
I can’t wait for the next installment of this gripping story to see how it all plays out.
This is a book that once you start you won’t want to put it down There is so much suspense and dram and a whole lot of tension as a wicked web is cast around you but be aware this is only the first book in a trilogy so you will have to wait for further insight into this couple
Aria is on the search for her brother Gio and that draws her into the world of antiquity sales There she meets Kace August the attraction between them is through the roof but both are hiding secrets She is the daughter of a family of world famous violin makers and he just happens to be a famous rock star violin player that loves her families violins. Be ready for the tension and lust between these two and be aware that this book ends a doozy of a cliff hanger so if that isn’t for you maybe wait until the entire series is complete
Collectibles dealer Aria Alard’s search for her missing brother Gio leads her to the VIP auction of the violin Gio wanted. Which is how Aria meets the handsome Kace August, rock star of violins. Keeping family secrets has kept Aria and Gio alive. Can Aria trust Kace with her secrets? Note: this story ends on a cliffhanger.
A Reckless Note is an intriguing, suspenseful and steamy story page turner you won’t be able to put down. I can’t wait to read A Wicked Song, Book 2 of the Brilliance Trilogy.
A new Lisa Renee Jones trilogy?! Yes, please! I love Aria and Kace’s sexy, dangerous love story. Lisa always gives us a fantastic read.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
The author has written a note to her readers. It’s a little information that lets us know a little bit about her creativity/inspiration in writing this book. She’s also created a Playlist for your enjoyment.
Aria gets us ready for what is to come. There’s a mystery afoot and by having us listen to her thoughts I thought it was a great way to set things in motion. Kace August is a man who leaves an impression. As these two share scenes, you can start to feel a tension begin to build.
As I was getting to know him, I found myself getting more curious about the person behind his inspiration. That was the point where I decided to get away from the author’s playlist and start listening to “Kace’s” music in the background. If you’re the curious type, check out “Dangerous” on YouTube.
Our author is very good about taking our mind off the mystery she’s been building on. You’ll find that when you least expect it that she’ll either give you a reminder or a hint – and sometimes a little bit of both. There are also ties to a previous series. It’s something you may want to investigate first. If you don’t want to wait, that is in no way needed to enjoy this latest work. But if you get curious as to who they are and what their story is than at the very least you can go back and check them out at a later time. After all this is a mystery so why not get your Sherlock Holmes hat on and go investigate.
It seems as if Aria is our lone main character. At times Kace seems as if he might be but then he seems to hide in the background just like a secondary character. At times the mystery seems to have a bigger role than he does. And that’s what makes this a great page-turner. Then we have a second mystery as to how do all these characters seem to connect. That makes for quite a puzzle and how good are you at putting the pieces together? You may have to be patient though because sometimes a puzzle has a lot of pieces to it and after all this is only book one of a trilogy.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Amount of sex 3.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 4 / 5
Story 5 / 5
Overall: 5 / 5
OMG! Another fabulous story from author Lisa Renee Jones!
A Reckless Note is the first book in the Brilliance Trilogy series, and I was completely captivated from the very first page. I seriously couldn’t turn the pages fast enough, although, at the same time, I longed for the pages to never end. But, boy did that cliffhanger hurt!
A Reckless Note tells the story of Aria Alard and Kace August. Aria procures expensive items for a living along with her brother Gio. Althouh, he disappeared, and Aria is worried. She finds a letter addressed to Gio, and she goes to the Riptide Auction House to seek answers. There she finds the sexy and alluring Kace, who is a rich and talented violinist. The two have a chemistry that sizzles, but they’re wary of trusting each other. Can Aria trust Kace with her secrets?
I just love the characters, and I about died during that last chapter! August cannot come soon enough! I need the next book in the series!
Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Copy