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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What a captivating romance. I swear this author is a treasure trope of addictive stories.
This book, first in a trilogy, beckons me with its elegant narrative, sophisticated mystery, and the allure of violin music that sings of sun and passion and dark secrets.
It’s the story of a woman who procures expensive items, who is now in search of her own roots too long denied and also of someone she cherishes, someone still inspiring her to be bolder and grab some happiness for herself.
I loved how both her spirit and the mystery bloom in small, enticing, provocative dosis. Aria has a past steeped in tragedy and music, and I felt really engaged in finding out everything about it. As she tries to find answers, she goes to places and talks to people in scenes that I found fascinating. Suspense touches every moment, and a tangible sensuality drenches each scene where she interacts with godlike Kace August. That man could melt a statue with his talent.
I love it when playing musical instruments is another character in the plot, infusing the text with beautiful words and feelings. I really enjoyed seeing many familiar characters, the opening chapter with its heart-wrenching confession, and the slow-burn relationship that’s as brilliant as it is seductive.
Aria and Kace are mesmerised by each other. This bond trascends the pages and explodes into a thrilling and passionate dalliance. Will it be real love or a masquerade? I am dying to find out in the next book because this one ends in a compelling cliffhanger that opens up so many possibilities!
Favourite quotes :
We are two ships on a stormy sea, looking for our lighthouse in each other.
In his darkness is my freedom. And I have been caged for so very long.
You need to pick up A Reckless Note. I could not put this one down. You are so drawn in from the start that the world around you just fades off into the background. The mystery behind Aria makes this such a brilliant read. I can’t wait to find out more about her as this trilogy goes on. Kace really intrigues me since he too is a bit of a mystery. At one point he makes you wonder who he really is even with his relationship with fan favorites of Chris and Mark. Yes there are several of Lisa Renee Jones favorite characters that make appearances that you will just love. Aria is such a strong female. She knows something is going on that is carrying over from her families past. That is one thing I can’t wait to see unravel. I love the chemistry between Kace and Aria. There is such a mystery, so many secrets and danger lurking and It is just the start of a new series. I can’t wait to see where Lisa Renee Jones takes us on this ride.
A Reckless Note is the first book in the Brilliance Trilogy. You are off to a great start Lisa Renee Jones! I loved reading A Reckless Note. The only thing I would say was wrong was that darn cliffhanger! But I did know that it would probably end in one since this is a trilogy and this is the first book!
This is another book of Lisa Renee Jones that grabs you from the beginning and doesn’t let you go until the end of the book and I am not sure it really did let go because now I can’t wait until August 18, 2020 to get more of the story and even then I doubt it will let you go! NOT until the final book!
5 STARS all the way baby for this romantic suspense! I love the interactions and chemistry from Kace August (a world-famous musician and Aria Alard (a buyer of collectibles for people that can pay). Aria is out to find her missing brother, Gio!
Oh and guess who shows up in this book? If you guessed Walker Security then you would have guessed correctly!
Rick Savage & Blake Walker to be precise! I love it when characters from other series show up!
Now bring on a Wicked Song I am ready!
In this first of the Brilliance Trilogy, Lisa Renee Jones gives readers mystery and secrets wrapped around the world of art and music. Aria and her brother, Gio are living their lives in hiding after the death of their parents. When Gio goes missing, Aria must follow his trail that leads her into the realm of the ultra wealthy to find out where he is.
This story starts off with a puzzle (Gio’s disappearance) that becomes more complicated and darker as other players enter the stage. There is the “rock star” violinist, Kace August whose mesmerizing charm captures Aria’s attention but his enigmatic words leave his true intentions in the dark, collector Alexander who Aria keeps getting warned away from, and the secret of Aria’s true last name and family legacy.. all wrapped around the beautiful and priceless Stradivarius violins.
Told entirely from Aria’s POV, Reckless Note is beautifully written with intense scenes and engaging characters. This will keep you on the edge of your seat and guessing right up until its jaw dropping cliffhanger ending.
‘One reckless note can change everything”
This is the first book in the Brilliance Trilogy Series. It was such a captivating, powerful, dangerous, seductive, and passionate start. There is so much mystery and intrigue right from the get go that I was immediately pulled into this dark, dangerous world. I wanted to know all about Aria Alard’s past and what and who she was hiding from. I was very much on the edge of my seat as we were introduced to some new characters that are involved and there is lots of mystery surrounding a few of them, who they are, and how exactly they play into everything. But there were also some old characters that brought such joy just to read more about them in this series. I was completely intrigued and hooked, reading as fast as I could, but not wanting this book to ever end.
Aria Alard is hiding her past, as well as her family ancestry, with her brother in New York City. But when he goes missing she goes to the World Renowned Riptide Auction House, looking for a woman named Sofia, hoping to find her brother, the only family she has left. But instead she finds herself totally captivated by Kace August. A violin virtuoso, a “Rockstar” with his remixed versions of hot, new pop hits making the violin something cool and sexy. Their attraction is electric, their passion, demanding. He is everything she has been warned against, but it only makes her want him more. Stay tuned! Next up is book two A WICKED SONG. And it cannot get here fast enough.
Received a complimentary copy in exchange for a honest review.