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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Intriguing first story in a thrilling new series. I love the premise about one of the most famous musical instrument ever created and the last living members of the family that created it. A decades long search by the family and others for the lost “recipe” for the instrument sets up for mystery, intrigue and danger, along with the romance between a rockstar violinist and the last daughter of the famous family. Staying hidden for most of her life, Aria is somewhat sheltered and has little experience with men like the dazzling, handsome, famous violinist, Kace August. As Aria hunts for the recipe and fears for her missing brother, Gio, she is thrown in the path of the sexy Kace. He seems aboveboard and to sexy to resist when he makes his moves. These two are interesting together. There’s chemistry but both are wary. Him because he’s famous and wealthy and her because she’s has to protect her true identity and family history from nefarious enemies. I like Aria as the chic, smart businesswoman that is determined to find her brother and recovery her family’s heritage. Kace was a harder like for me. And these two circled each other ad nauseam with the ‘I want you to say, do you want to stay; I want to stay, do you want me to stay’ and then ‘boom’ we’re together. Aria thought she saw a dark side to Kace but that really didn’t come out in this story. Here’s hoping he unleashes in the next installment. I loved the suspenseful mystery of the violin recipe and Gio’s whereabouts. The romance wasn’t quite as thrilling as the mystery parts of the story but has promise. Of course, there’s a big twist at the end that impacts the coupledom. I look forward to the next installment from this fabulous author that always gives us intriguing characters and a exciting storyline. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
~~ 4.5 BRILLIANT STARS! ~~
“A reckless note can change everything…”
Lisa Renee Jones’ brand-new Brilliance Trilogy is off to DAZZLING start! Brimming with sizzling hot romance and pulse pounding mystery and intrigue, A RECKLESS NOTE left me enthralled!
PREMISE:
This story revolves around woman of mystery and dangerously sexy rock violinist whose worlds collide amid a high stakes backdrop of glitz, glamour, passion and peril!
Aria Alard runs Accent Collectibles and earns her livelihood from procuring rare vintage items for her rich and powerful clients. But now she is on a quest to find something much more valuable—her missing brother, Gio, who disappeared without a trace. A series of letters that he left behind propels her on her journey to find her MIA sibling, but then against all odds her investigation brings her into Kace’s August’s orbit. And the moment she locks eyes with the world-famous musician at the Riptide Auction House where the rare Stradivarius violin is being auctioned to the highest bidder, fireworks explode between these two strangers. Their chemistry is ELECTRIFYING. IMMEDIATE. And INEVITABLE!
Secrets and lies have held Aria prisoner her entire life, but Kace makes her feel free and alive, and as she searches for pieces of her family’s complicated history, he stirs forbidden desires in her that cannot be contained. Before long, the fiery attraction between these two intensifies, melding into a breathtaking melody of lust and love, want and need! But outside forces and dangerous, pent up secrets may end up detonating their budding love before it truly takes flight!
MY MUSINGS:
“I am lost and found in this man, no longer the girl in hiding….”
Set in the Inside Out world, A RECKLESS NOTE is a brilliantly crafted, uber seductive tale teeming with love, passion, suspense and subterfuge, and twists and turns galore! I was immediately lured in by the spellbinding premise and diehard Inside Out fans will see some familiar faces pop up in the ensemble cast, most notably world-renowned artist Chris Merit who is on a charitable tour with our darkly mysterious hero!
As with all of her charismatic couples, the evolving relationship between the protagonists is WILDLY ADDICTIVE and ABSOLUTELY EXHILARATING. Despite the shroud of secrecy surrounding them both, the intense, magnetic pull between Aria and Kace is too potent to resist. And I adore how LRJ wove their mutual passion for music into the fabric of this storyline, which imbues their story with spellbinding mystique, searing intrigue and smoldering sensuality. And the romantic chemistry? OMG OFF THE CHARTS! Not only are their erotic interludes tantalizing torrid and breathtakingly romantic—”they are wild one moment and tender the next”—but the palpable push pull, and soulful emotional intimacy between these two lovebirds truly intoxicated me!
“He says one word. My name. “Aria.” And on his lips it vibrates like a musical note that vibrates with a command, and yet purrs with seduction.”
However, their combustible union is complicated to say the least. Because not only is Aria on a quest to find her missing brother and follow the clues he left behind to track him down–and piece together her tumultuous family history—but it dovetails with her mission to procure certain invaluable items for a high end client. Her work puts her in the crossfire between her client and a ruthless competitor which could also unearth treacherous revelations about her man of mystery who is tight-lipped about his own true motives.
Turns out Kace might know a lot more about her family than he is letting on and his covert actions might just be their ultimate undoing. But Aria is harboring perilous secrets too–she and her brother have been keeping parts of their identity hidden—and she has reason to believe that is what led to him disappearing into thin air. But he is not the only one she lost under mysterious circumstances. Her father disappeared many years ago and seven years later her mother was murdered. Gio is the only family she has left in the world which makes her desperate to find him. I love the depth and subtle nuances to her intricately woven story arc as she tries to unearth the truth about her murky family legacy while also succumbing to her perilous attraction to the smoking hot musician of her dreams.
“Kace has a unique connection to a world I’ve lost, and that I crave now more than ever. He makes me feel a little less alone.”
Gah! Kace is SEX ON A STICK! Dark, enigmatic, beautifully rugged and overwhelmingly, powerfully male, he emanates raw unbridled intensity that left me all aquiver! This brilliant blue eyed, extraordinary talented Violin Rocker leads an intensely private life and let’s precious few into his inner circle but even though he’s not a forever kind of guy, Aria has him breaking all his self-imposed rules for her and pursues the secretive beauty with a gusto! And the lust is more than mutual. There is a “rough, edgy quality” to him that “calls to Aria” in inexplicable ways., and propels her to live in the moment for once rather than to be continuously shackled by the demons from her past.
“I can taste his hunger, his need, that darkness beneath his surface I have sensed, and it draws me to him, it burns me alive.”
And while I would have LOVED to have gotten Kace’s POV in this book, I get why the author told this story solely from the heroine’s perspective—to keep us guessing about his underlying agenda and lend an air of nail-biting suspense to this layered plot—but I hope we get to be inside of this prodigal violinist’s head in future installments because this author writes KICKASS hero POVs!
But, in any event, can this alluringly sexy alpha keep his ladylove when shocking revelations about him come to light? Gotta read to find out but as this fast-paced page turner builds to a shattering crescendo, brace yourself for a jaw dropping cliffy that will leave you BEGGING for more!
CANNOT WAIT for book 2!
Lisa Renee Jones always delivers a steamy, unpredictable romantic suspense!!
This story is jaw-droppingly intense and beautiful. But where is the truth? Kace August is the brilliant and sexy rock star violinist. Aria seems to be his perfect match and very quickly, all Kace wants. There are secrets everywhere, but where is the truth? Lisa tells another gripping story of love and secrets and lust. This is definitely a read and one of her best works yet! You want to read all the words!!!!
NEW RELEASE from New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Renee Jones! The first book in her seductively addictive Brilliance Trilogy: A RECKLESS NOTE!
Passion, seduction, and my family’s secret that could change everything. I went looking for my missing brother, but instead, I found him: Kace August. He’s dark. He’s dangerous. He makes me want things I can’t have and brings me into a world of forbidden seduction. But I just can’t seem to walk away.
I am loving Kace and Aria! The pull between them is strong and they seem an almost magical couple. They are so in tune and spark the most romantic harmony and passionate tenor.
The Stradivarius is beautiful and unique and Kace makes music so beautiful, that it can be felt deep in her soul. She knows all about the Stradivarius because it’s in her blood, which she cannot reveal without putting herself and her brother in danger. Goo has been missing and she fears for his safety. She’s already lost two family members because of their name, her father’s labor of love.
It’s obvious that they are hiding secrets from each other. We know Aria’s secrets but we do not discover the depth of betrayal his secret(s) may reveal.
Chris and Sara are part of their story and are Mark and Crystal. Have to say I’ve missed them. And Savage. Hmmmm. It’s delicious, really; all of the strong men.
I cannot wait for book two to delve deeper into their story and learn why Kace would betray Aria and how they can overcome it.
Aria is desperate to find her brother, Gio. She’s also desperate to pay her bills. So getting herself into the VIP auction for the Stradivarius is her number 1 priority. There she can also purchase the wine she needs for a client to pay some bills, AND get info on that violin. When Kace, a famous edgy rock violinist shows the same interest in her that she has in him, it presents a unique challenge – does she tell him she lied about her identity once they start falling for each other? Does she dare involve him in the mess she is involved in?
Kace and Aria are going to need to keep their wits if they want to survive the dangerous world they’re all up in. And if they want their relationship to survive, they’re going to need to trust each other, come clean with each other, and allow themselves to be open with each other. Is either of them capable of this?
Every time I read a story of Lisa’s and I curse the cliffhanger, I swear I will wait for all of the next ones to publish before I read, but I can never do that because her writing is so intriguing, and I always want to read immediately! Kace and Aria are a hot, intense couple in a dangerous, intriguing world. I’m of course dying to know what’s going to happen next for them. I can only hope that A Wicked Song lands on my Kindle sooner rather than later!
What a phenomenal start to a new trilogy! I could not put this book down at all! Told from Aria’s point of view, we are given such insight into her heart and mind, that I really felt I knew her. She is a fabulous richly drawn character, whose quest is bringing her out into a world where her strength, loyalty and sweetness are matched by her vulnerability. Kase! Yum. He too springs off the page and is able to remain an enigma in many ways, as we only see him through Aria’s eyes and are trusting him. His world is a total eye opener for her and I loved the spending time in it along with her.
Lisa Renee Jones has created another wonderful series, pulling in welcome, familiar faces and gifting us with an intense, compelling reading experience. I could not get enough of this and am absolutely delighted that there will be more, though I am impatient to get my hands on the next book!
“A Reckless Note” is to die for. It is BRILLIANT, INTOXICATING! I was absorbed, I wanted to climb into the story. The sexiest story I have read for 2020 so far. It was written with passion, desire, and “want”. Kace August is a world renowned violinist who has a very deep dark past. He is what all women “want”; sexy, wealthy, dominant. A man who will own your heart, soul and mind. Be prepared to be swooned without a way to escape. Aria Alard of Accent Collectibles is the beautiful, innocent, shy, unforthcoming, and definitely a private woman. Aria is in pursuit of her brother Gio who has suddenly disappeared without a trace in search of their families recipe for the Stradivari Violin that their family created.
“I’ve learned thin life that the facade of truth destroys more than outright lies”
While keeping their family secrets and searching for the authentic piece she meets the one and only Kace August. The chemistry between them is undeniable it is combustible .
You are my only agenda. Don’t forget that”.
No matter how much she is drawn she”wants” to keep her distance but she is like a moth to the flame. Unable to escape Kaces need to have her she surrenders to him. Falling so easily for this man who wants” what she has and who she is unbeknownst to her until…..
“I’ve stayed away from you for reasons that have not changed. I’m not a forever guy. I’m not good for you”.
Waiting impatiently for “A Wicked Song” book two of The Brilliance Trilogy! 10**********
NEW RELEASE from New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Renee Jones! The first book in her seductively addictive Brilliance Trilogy: A RECKLESS NOTE!
The first book in the new Brilliance Trilogy Series just knocks it out of the park as it is one spellbinding read reminiscent of author’s The Secret Life of Amy Bensen Series. Aria is on the hunt for her missing brother Gio. In order to search for him, she must reenter a world that she should have stayed away from, that of the elite. However, sometimes life throws a monkey wrench into the best laid plans and fate steps in to meet the one who is in a position to help. Kace is a violin virtuoso who is immediately captivated by Aria and her wealth of knowledge. The two have an intense connection but each one is hiding secrets. How will Aria feel when she learns a truth about the man she is falling for? The story ends in a cliffhanger that leaves more questions that need answers. This is one well written storyline that sucks the reader in from the beginning as one can hear the melody playing throughout each and every page. All I can say is bring on book two ASAP! I volunteered to read a copy of this book and all opinions are my own.
A Reckless Note (Brilliance Trilogy Book 1) is a well-written book that introduces us to Kace and Aria. Kace is a violinist that plays to sold-out audiences all over the world. His favorite violin is a Stratovarius as it brings the music to life and allows the melody to transport those that listen. Kace meets Aria and is instantly taken with her. Aria is the owner of a business in which she finds treasures for clients at various auction houses around the country. Aria is now tasked with finding one of the most important treasures in her life, her brother. Following a lead about a Stratovarius that is to be auctioned off, Aria meets Kace. She is drawn to him even though she knows that it is dangerous to be around others who may be able to piece together the mystery surrounding her life that she keeps hidden. Aria is poised with decisions to make right from the beginning of their relationship. The most important surrounding her brother, Gio, who is missing and can not seem to be found. Little by little they each allow the other into their very private lives. Sinfully hot with unparalleled chemistry Aria and Kace are one amazing couple. Will they each open up and find something they thought could never happen? Will their secrets keep them apart?
A Reckless Note is the only the beginning of this story and an unbelievable start to the next Lisa Renee Jones trilogy.
The latest from Lisa Renee Jones that you do not want to miss!
YES! A new Lisa Renee Jones book full of steamy scenes and nail-biting suspense!! Bring it on!
Once again a book that sucks you into the secrets and mystery surrounding the main characters. Aria and Kace heat up the pages of this musical mystery leaving you as breathless as a beautiful concert will leave you. What sucks you in the most is they twist and turns that Aria finds herself in while looking for answers. The men that are now demanding her attention offering her more mysteries and obvious danger.
Bringing characters from the her previous books such as Chris Merit, Rick Savage and many others into this world made the book more exciting for me, recognizing the powerful world that Kace lives in. As always, leaving me anxious with her life hanger endings Lisa is still the queen of mystery, suspense, and sexy dangerous romances.
This is the first book in the Brilliance Trilogy, and the story of Kace, and Aria. Out to find her missing bother, Aria crossed paths with Kace, an amazingly talented musician, and they have a instant connection. This book is well written, the characters have great chemistry, and their story kept me captivated. This is intense, twisted, dramatic, mysterious, suspenseful, emotional, and steamy. I can’t wait to read the next book!
This author does the best/worst cliffhangers EVER in my opinion. My favourite type of Lisa Renee Jones books are the ones with mystery, intrigue, great characters (we even got some Savage….be still my heart) and lots of twists and turns. This book has all of that and oh so much more. I cannot wait to see what happens next and where the next cliffhanger leaves us, because you know there will be one.
NEW RELEASE from New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Renee Jones! The first book in her seductively addictive Brilliance Trilogy: A RECKLESS NOTE!
Passion, seduction, and my family’s secret that could change everything. I went looking for my missing brother, but instead, I found him: Kace August. He’s dark. He’s dangerous. He makes me want things I can’t have and brings me into a world of forbidden seduction. But I just can’t seem to walk away.
OMG! Holy Cr*p! What did I just read? I have to say that this is classic Lisa Renee Jones at her finest. Knowing that this is the first book of a Trilogy, which Lisa does so well, the cliffhanger is FAB-U-LOUS!! If you are not into them wait until all 3 books come out.
The characters, Oh how well written Kace and Aria are. They come to life in this book, with all the details, and feelings. They are two very strong willed and formidable characters, that really do not trust anyone. As they quickly fall for each other, things turn fun and adventurous. Until they don’t! And DAYUM I wasn’t expecting that at all!!!
I NEED BOOK TWO NOW!
Kace is the Rock Star Violinist and Aria is part of Stradivarius family with secrets.
Aria is looking for her brother Gio because of a note from Sofia regarding a violin. Secrets of Aria’s family history, adventure to find her brother and a Sexy Rock Star Violinist is all in the first book. This story brings us back into the world of Inside Out series with Chris & Sara, Riptide Mark & Crystal and Walker Security. Once again Lisa’s talent to write from Aria’s POV that intertwine romance, adventure and incredible hot sex. This is a trilogy that you can’t wait to see what’s happens next.
I received this book from Lisa as a ARC.