Kace August: famous, intense, dark, addictive. Aria Alard: a woman with secrets, passion, and a dangerous past. Passion. Secrets. Mystery. Aria fell hard for Kace. She trusted him. But did he deserve that trust? And where is Gio?A Wicked Song is the second book in the Brilliance Trilogy.
Unpredictable and addicting story that will keep you up reading way past your bedtime!
Secrets, danger, seductive and sexy. Lisa Renee Jones at her finest!
Another amazing story in the Brilliance Trilogy! Lisa Renee Jones never fails to deliver a five star read!
Book 2 in the Brilliance Trilogy is out now!
NEW RELEASE from New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Renee Jones! The second book in her stunningly sexy Brilliance Trilogy: A WICKED SONG!
Book two in the suspenseful yet heated romance of Aria Stradivari and Kace August. Secret are revealed and passion ignites even hotter in this book, ending with the biggest cliffer yet!
In this book our characters learn more about their connection which add more mystery to their romance. We have past secrets revealed from Kace and more danger for Aria. The queen of suspense gives us a brilliant story filled with music and history. A romance that burns hot and holds pain. A mystery that will suck you in and keep you binging all the way through. A masterful piece and a Wicked Song that will fill your soul and beg for more!
OMG this trilogy is getting better and better with each book. I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened next. I was on a roller coaster of a ride and I was just sitting there reading and reading saying holy hell. There is so much suspense in this book that I thought I knew what was going to happen next when in fact I was wrong.
Lisa does a great job with Aria and Kace. Kace is this serious violinist that has this need to want to protect Kace. While Kace has no idea what she wants or what is happening to her. I could go on and on about this book but I don’t want to ruin it for anyone. This is a must read trilogy so go one out and one click both books before the ending comes.
NEW RELEASE from New York Times Bestselling Author Lisa Renee Jones! The second book in her stunningly sexy Brilliance Trilogy: A WICKED SONG!
Kace August: famous, intense, dark, addictive. Aria Alard: a woman with secrets, passion, and a dangerous past. Passion. Secrets. Mystery. Aria fell hard for Kace. She trusted him. But did he deserve that trust? And where is Gio?
Picking up right where A Reckless Note left off, Kace has to work double time to prove to Aria that he isn’t her enemy. Not only isn’t he the one to put her in danger, but he’s willing to put all of his resources to work to keep her safe. Besides, he’s the best person to help her find her missing brother, Gio. He pushes Aria, getting her to accept her heritage, her history, her truth.
I’m so in love with Kace. He is such a swoon-worthy hero. His wealth and his fame are just bonuses to the incredible character that this author created. His heart… love this man’s heart. The fact that I’m able to fall in love with him is a testament to LRJ’s writing because the entire story is told through Aria’s perspective and she isn’t the greatest narrator. I am not a fan of single perspectives, which took away from my enjoyment of this story, but obviously I was able to find plenty to entertain me despite not getting Kace’s point of view. I think his voice could push this closer to a five-star read. Just sayin’.
“That’s the thing about two damaged souls who connect. Sometimes they destroy each other. But when the stars align, when the souls align with them, you heal each other. You make each other stronger. In my heart of hearts, I believe he makes me stronger.”
I think he does too, but what do I know? I’m the starstruck reader swooning over the sexy violinist and I have no clue how this story will end. I’m totally invested at this point. On the edge of my seat, anxious and excited to get my questions answered. And damn, I’m loving every second along the way.
It’s so cool how the author weaves her stories and I get the chance to spend time with some of my favorite characters from other books. I won’t mention all of them, but I’ve gotta give a shout out to my man Savage for keeping me entertained, he’s my favorite from Walker Security. Probably because he has no filter.
A Wicked Song has an endless supply of suspense and passion, the secrets and sexy times alone were enough to keep me turning the pages. It’s got more than that, though. I’m a music lover and am really enjoying the part that plays in this intriguing story. Speaking of, have you seen the amazing covers for this series? If I wasn’t already a fan of the author, those stunning covers would draw me in.
The Brilliance Trilogy is exactly that, three books, so you know going in to expect the first two to end on a cliffhanger. I know this. But, still…never fails…I end up sitting there with my jaw dropped in surprise. I LOVE IT! It gets my heart racing and makes me so excited for what’s coming next. I can’t wait to get my hands on A Sinful Encore. The line forms here…
The Brilliance Trilogy is my new favorite series from Lisa Renee Jones. Genius! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
A Wicked Song is the second in the series and just like Lisa Renee Jones always does so well.. she has me hooked. Like I need all the words now kinda hooked.
You have all the intensity, chemistry and danger that you get from her Walker Security series of books and then you add all the intrigue that you had from her Inside Out series… you get this amazing story. She throws in the interesting story of the Stradivarius violin weaved into her own intense take.
THIS STORY IS BRILLIANT! 5 BRILLIANT Stars
This has definitely made it into my TOP Series of this year.
Love Kace and Aria!
Can’t wait to see what they face together in the last book.
Oh, I’m enjoying these two together sooo much.
I love the world that was created for them and the
people surrounding them. You learn so much more
in this book, but again are left with questions and
probably even more danger. There’s a lot going on,
but it’s uniquely balanced. With the combined history
that Kace and Aria have, it just makes their world and the
music mean so much more to them. You really get to see
them being more vulnerable and transparent in this book…
but also just how deep they love each other and
those around them.
That cliffy though, I think I almost pulled my hair out, Lol.
Loved
It would be hard to know that somewhere in the world is your only living relative, you brother who you knew wanted answers but also knew you had to stay hidden to stay safe. Did they find him? Is he dead? The doubt and not knowing would tear you apart. Can Kace help with your brother? Will they be able to find him in time? What will Gio say when and if he finds you with Kace? Read book 2 and find out the answers.
This book picks up where the first one left off. Aria hurts herself after just finding out that Kace knew who she was the whole time. However, she continues to run in to Alexander who continues to cause problems and raise questions.
Kace already suspected who she was before she confirmed it and didn’t care, because honestly he’s not after her family’s legacy. Kace continues to show us that he is truly a good person, completely and fully in love with Aria, but still holding something back. As time goes on he shares more and more with Aria, but Alexander has a tendency to show up and cause more friction as time continues.
Aria is still worried about her brother, but she is happy and wants to come out of hiding so that she no longer has to look over her shoulder and worry that someone is coming after her. I just can’t seem to get enough of these two characters and their sizzling chemistry that just draws them together.
Knowing that Kace writes songs for Aria, buys her sunflowers to help remind her of her home, Italy, it just pulls at your heart strings. Rocks you to your core, as Kace is rocking out on stage during his performances. This trilogy as it should continues to build, get steamier, and helps you to build a relationship with these characters. I am still reeling from the cliffhanger! I was so upset thinking I was going to have to wait awhile to continue their story, but so so grateful that I don’t have long to wait at all. I love this couple and can’t wait to see how everything comes together.
Really enjoyed this emotional roller coaster ride that picks up just where the beginning of the journey left off…. was a highly entertaining and heart racing journey that had me holding on to the edge of my seat and left me breathless for more… Great reading
I have to start with a OH MY GOD! What a remarkable book and what a cliffhanger! I actually screamed when I read the last sentence….NOOOOO! This ending was a doozy.
I am so enjoying this series. I love Kace and Aria. Their characters in this book are evolving so much into each other. The trust and faith the must learn to have with one another and Aria with her new friends.
I love that when I am reading this book I can actually see it play out like a movie in my head.
Now I must wait for the next book. I can not contain myself.
LOVE THIS BOOK.
Thank you Lisa Renee Jones
ADDICTIVE SONG
A WICKED SONG is the second book in the Brilliance series. This series must be read in the order of release.
I was heartbroken at the end of A RECKLESS NOTE – and so was Aria. A WICKED SONG picks up right where we left off…and I needed no refreshers to pick it up again. This is the story that is written for me. I love violins, especially the Stradivarius. Thankfully, it came on a rainy day when I could tuck in and just read all day.
I loved that Kace and Aria didn’t give up on each other. The drama kept coming and there were reasons to walk away, but instead they decided to hold on to each other. They are as addicted to one another as I am to them. Their resilience in the face of all that was coming their way and all that they had already endured in their pasts, was inspiring. If only I were half as strong in my life.
Then there was that cliffhanger. I knew one was coming. Lisa Renee Jones always gives us one. I never saw this one coming – it still has my heart racing – but it is so perfect. I’ve started my countdown to book three. I know it will be as amazing as the first two episodes in this trilogy and I. CAN’T. WAIT!
Note: While I received this book as a gifted ARC, my opinions are my own and are given freely.
Title: A WICKED SONG
Series: Brilliance #2
Category /Genre: Contemporary Romance
Recommended for: 18+ due to sexual content
Grammar/editing: book received as an unedited ARC / errors excused
Received from: Lisa Renee Jones
~~ 4.5 GRANDIOSE STARS! ~~
“Listen to the music in your heart….”
Anticipation was at an all-time high as I dove into A WICKED SONG, the second scintillating installment in Lisa Renee Jones’s Brilliance Trilogy. And holy wowza did this book STRIKE A CHORD! Teeming with spellbinding romance, glittering mystique and pulse pounding suspense, this entrancing tale gave me goosebumps galore!!
PREMISE:
This new book picks up right where A RECKLESS NOTE left off, with an injured Aria fleeing from Kace’s apartment after stumbling upon a web of lies about the man she’s been falling hopelessly in love with. To her shock and disbelief, the world-famous violinist not only knows her true identity but has been keeping dangerous secrets that could not only derail her life, and their bludgeoning relationship, but seriously jeopardize her search for her brother Gio. But even though her mind warns that she should get as far away as possible from him, her heart adamantly disagrees. Because this sexily tatted, leather and black denim adorned “rock god” is NOT an easy man to run from. And he is not about to let this beautiful woman go. His game plan? To use every resource at his disposal to keep her!
With the stakes higher than ever, the red-hot lust between this combustible duo rages to a blazing inferno. And although she’s not sure whether she should trust him, or anyone for that matter, as they are once again swept up in a whirlwind of passion and intrigue, Aria’s heady addiction to this sinfully seductive rock legend is undeniable!!! But will true love triumph or will WICKED SECRETS lead to their swan song ….?
MY MUSINGS:
Set once again in the Inside Out world, A WICKED SECRET held my heart in a vice grip from page one! The tempestuous relationship between smoldering hot rock star violinist, Kace August, and the beautifully beleaguered Aria Alard, owner of Accent Collectibles, reaches a fever pitch in this exhilarating second installment as love and destiny, desire and deception collide.
The stakes intensify in this story as Kace and Aria face off against some dastardly players–and each other–as they strive to get answers without losing what’s most precious to them in the process!. But even with all the doubts and mistrust still lurking beneath the surface, their feverish lust and soul deep longing for each other cannot be contained. However, can they truly count on each other or are they working at cross purposes?
Well, with a dark, enigmatic, uber intense alpha hero like Kace, it’s anyone’s guess! But I will say that where Aria is concerned he will do anything to possess her heart, body and soul, and while we may not quite know yet what makes him tick, make no mistake that Aria fuels his every dominant, dirty, protective instinct! And even though, after what she’s discovered about him, she questions whether their love is real—or based on a lie—deep down we KNOW he cherishes this woman with every fiber of his being! Although I was once again a bit disappointed that we did not get Kace’s pov in this book, it’s to this author’s credit and a true testament of her creative genius that she made me fall head over heels in love with this swoon-worthy hero even though we have yet to hear his full side of the story!
As for Aria, I loved her sweetness, her intelligence, her aching vulnerability, , her grit and determination, her fierce loyalty and her kind loving heart. But Kace is not the only one with something to hide —not only are she and her brother, Gio, the last remaining family members of the Stradivari family whose ancestor created the infamous Stradivarius violins, but she fears that her brothers disappearance is linked to their tragic family history. And after that shocking note she found by Kace could the man she’s falling desperately in love be using her to get his hands on the secret formula to create the Stradivarius instrument……? Or are there other nefarious players pulling all the strings? Nevertheless, for as hard as she tries to keep her guard up around Kace, she cannot resist the magnetic allure of this wickedly sexy rock star violinist who captivates her heart, intoxicates her senses, and stirs her insatiable craving for him with every quavering breath she takes.
“He smells like man and musk, like fresh grass in the sunshine on a rainy day, like heaven in the midst of hell. He feels like the comfort of home and the fire of desire.”
Eeep there are so many unknowns in this story, but ONE thing’s for sure amid all this palpable danger and puzzling mystique….they positively OOZE sparks and sizzling chemistry! What makes this duo so irresistible is that Kace and Aria have such a powerful and INTIMATE bond that they set my kindle aflame each and every time they locked eyes…and lips! But not only do they positively smolder between the sheets, they share a direct link to each other’s pasts that infuses their storyline with heart palpitating drama and oodles of emotional strife . Which provides them with incredible rooting value. For despite their tumult and turmoil, they are fiercely devoted to one another and fight tooth and nail for a future together…even when they are embroiled in their own emotional warfare.
Sigh. Aria and Kace really yanked at my heartstrings and there was never a doubt in my mind that they are fated for each other! But the road they traverse together is truly a minefield and our boy Kace has to some major damage control to regain Aria’s broken trust. As such he will do whatever it takes to woo his woman, to keep her safe, to help her track down her MIA brother and, finally, to ensure that they are each other’s end game!
Take it from me…this plot is as unpredictable as it is all consuming and you will be frantically turning the pages dying to find out how this story unfolds. The evolving mystery about the whereabouts of Aria’s brother offers us new clues to mull over while at the same time keeps us scratching our heads as the protagonists race against time to try to find him—and unravel the mystery of her past—before it’s too late. Reinforcements come in the form of memorable cameos from past faves who help propel the story forward in the most provocative of ways! But, of course, since this is just the second act you know there is a doozy of a cliffy at the end!
BOTTOM LINE:
A WICKED SONG is chock full of all the BREATHTAKING GRANDEUR that we have come to expect from a titillating LRJ read. Can’t wait for the epic grand finale!