A fake marriage. A forbidden passion. A love of a lifetime.From rock star to pretend husband, his life is a mess. But he isn’t ready to give up on the woman he loves. Whoever said nice guys finish last, never met Beck Kramer.When Beck Kramer’s band, Razor’s Edge, broke up, his brief rush of fame and fortune left a bad taste in his mouth. Five years later, he’s left the music behind and found … a bad taste in his mouth. Five years later, he’s left the music behind and found success working for his family’s construction business.
Life is good. Until he meets the woman who makes him take and second look, and a third—beautiful and fiercely independent Sawyer Hale.
Sawyer moved to Eatonville to get away from her past. The last time she fell in love, her heart ended up as roadkill. She’s happy without a man. Then, Beck walked into her life. Sexy, sweet, and too tempting for her own good, he turned her stable world upside down.
They said “I do” on a drunken whim; a marriage of convenience. Now, Beck needs to decide if their wedding was a huge mistake or the best decision he ever made.
When does a marriage of convenience cross the line and become inconvenient?
When you break rule number one.
Don’t fall in love with your wife.
Almost Blue is a standalone novel. Grab your copy now.
Rock & Roll Forever is a spinoff of the Hart of Rock & Roll series
Rock & Roll Forever
- Almost Paradise (Available Now)
- Almost Blue
- Almost Everything (Coming in 2019)
- Almost Home (Coming in 2019)
- Almost Like Being in Love (Coming in 2019)
Hart of Rock & Roll (All Books Available Now)
- Flowers on the Wall
- Flowers and Cages
- Flowers are Red
- Flowers for Zoe
- Flowers in Winter
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Almost Blue
Rock & Roll Forever, Book 2
By: Mary J. Williams
Narrated by: Daniela Acitelli
I loved everything about this book, from Mary J. Williams’ wonderful writing style to the interesting and captivating storylines and characters she created to Daniela Acitelli’s fabulous narration. This is the second book in her “Rock & Roll Forever” series, it can be enjoyed on its own but I recommend starting with the first book “Almost Paradise” it is an awesome book and IMO knowing the back story of Razor’s Edge is beneficial, it adds even more depth to this book’s story. “Almost Blue” is Beckett “Beck” Kramer & Sawyer Hale’s story, it takes place five years after the demise of Razors Edge. Beck, the band’s drummer, went back home and starting working for his family’s construction business and did great for himself and the business. There is a new nursery in town so he meets with the owner, Sawyer Hale, with a business proposal that would benefit them both. The two hit it off and there is chemistry between them but Sawyer is hesitant to get romantically involved. She comes with a lot of baggage, baggage that is filled with all sorts of crazy. I loved her strength and determination to not let any of it get to her or the better of her. She comes up with a solution, a fake marriage and she moves in to Beck’s home but they plan maintain a platonic relationship. But things do not always go as planned and they can only deny themselves so long. I loved these two together, they were perfect for each other and great together. I loved how everything plays out in this book, there is never a dull moment with plenty of drama, a bit of angst, some twists & turns, thrilling & suspenseful moment, heartfelt ones and the start of a great romance. I also love the storyline that is tying the books in this series together, Joplin Ashford visiting each band member and telling them her Uncle’s dying wish, for the band to reunite and perform one more time. Her uncle Danny Graham was the band manager, Joplin was the scout who found the band. So far she has not not gotten a yes to that request but there are two more band members to go and I am looking forward not only to their response but to see where life has brought them. Mary J. Williams, thank you for another fantastic story and the emotional rollercoaster ride.
I listened to the Audible edition, Daniela Acitelli is a talented narrator and voice artist. She does an amazing job portraying the characters, bring them to life, humanizing them by capturing their emotions and projecting it into her performance. She gives each character their own voice and personality, making it easy to follow the story and distinguish who is who. She is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you another awesome listen
Each time I pick up a new book from Mary Williams I am amazed at her ability to create such enthralling stories with unique storylines. It is amazing that she can write with such definition that I can close my eyes and see each person and place in the story as if I were watching it on the big screen, which is where Ms Williams’ stories belong.
Mary J. Williams has another wonderful series on her hands, with all the wonderful characters she creates. I love reading Beck and Sawyer’s story and I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
I loved this! A well written story with great characters and a great storyline! This is Sawyers and Becks story and one filled with emotions and one that I fell in love with! This author has not yet written a book I haven’t loved! Would definitely recommend!
Another success for Mary J William’s. I didn’t think the second book in the series could be as good as the first but Almist Blue is just as awesome if not better. Beck and Sawyer’s journey to love was complicated and full of obstacles thanks to a dead husband, evil ex-mother in law, and a wimpy ex-brother in law. Beck is your all American good guy and Sawyer is a down to earth, strong woman which makes the perfect couple. This book had it all, romance, mystery, suspense and a happy ending. I highly reccomend this book! Awesome read!
I loved Beck and Sawyer’s story. Beck is whole package, sweet, nurturing, gentlemanly and let’s not forget, hot! Five years after the break up of Razor’s Edge Beck has found his niche but not his love. Sawyer had found love once and was guarding her heart but there was something easy with Beck.
I loved how real these two were and it was great watching their love for one another unfold. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. As Joplin plays cupid, I am wondering if there will there be a reunion.
Sawyer and Beck Kramer are in a marriage of convenience. Beck is a good guy and is willing to help Sawyer out by giving her a platonic marriage, but he would love more. As he sees it, Sawyer is still in love with her dead husband, who comes from a very wealthy family. Apparently Sawyer is in the way of the family keeping all of their wealth intact. This leads to all kinds of underhanded machinations toward anyone that Sawyer gets involved with. She has learned to stay uninvolved; hence, the platonic marriage to Beck.
Beck was part of the band called Razor’s Edge, which burned brightly for a year, and then fizzled out quickly. As a result, there are still some bitter feelings on the part of the band members. During their year in the limelight, Joplin was their stage manager. She was also their confidant and friend. She is now going to each separate band member to see if she can interest them in a one-night reunion. Everywhere she goes, she seems to bring healing, comfort, understanding, and renewed friendships to those band members.
This is the second part of a 5-part series giving readers the behind-the-scenes story of Razor’s Edge. Each story can stand alone, but is linked to each of the others via Joplin’s visits, and loosely linked to a prior series written by this author about the Ryder Hart band. Mary Williams delves deeply into the background of this band, and the reader is willingly and masterfully pulled into the heart of this story. The pacing is steady—not super-intense, but fast enough to keep the reader intrigued. The themes of understanding, forgiveness, growth, and acceptance abound and are worth exploring. This reader is looking forward to the next installment in the series!
I received an arc and the opinions and views are my own. I think this is my favourite, I loved Beck and Sawyer’s story. They started out as friends and ended up lovers but it took awhile to get there. Lots of humour and surprises. Cannot wait to see if the band gets back together. Would recommend this series but you have to like it hot.
An awesome addition to the aeries. Beck is one serious yummy man. I need to know what happens next now that there’s a maybe happening for the band reunion.
Loved this book and author!!
Is it a misunderstanding or overthinking an issue?
Beck Kramer, drummer extraordinaire for the band Razor’s Edge, has quietly gone back to his roots after the band imploded. He’s taken over his mom’s construction company and is doing well.
Sawyer Hale married her sweetheart then he died during deployment overseas. She’s left with a billion-dollar inheritance that has her scrambling to meet the terms set out by her deceased husband.
A drunk night in Vegas has Beck and Sawyer returning to town as a platonic Mr. and Mrs. Can Sawyer finally get her inheritance behind her and move forward? Can Beck continue to live in this platonic relationship? Will they move forward together, or will they abide by their ‘deal’ and go their separate ways.
I really enjoyed this book. The story was fresh, and although it is the second book in the Rock and Roll Forever series, it is a stand-alone.
Great series, great story and great characters. Beck Kramer’s story is next in the Rock and Roll Forever series by the very talented author Mary J. Williams.
With the downfall of Razor’s Edge, Beck Kramer decided to go back home to Eatonville, leaving behind his dreams of rock stardom. In the ensuing years, he’s made a pretty good name for himself in the construction business in part due to his mother’s business savvy. It’s in this field that he decides to make a business proposal to the new resident in town, Sawyer Hale, who owns Hale’s Nursery. Their first encounter is very interesting and as they get to know each other the more they like what they find. Then one day things seem to spiral just a tad out of control and they end up getting married. Feelings develop including guilt and apprehension on both their parts about where this marriage of convenience is going. Many things are uncovered especially about Sawyer’s tragic loss and ensuing battle with her ex in-laws.
Beck seems to be the more well-rounded of the group at least as far as I can tell thus far. But there’s also some deep seeded anger about the way things went down, which rears its ugly head once Joplin Ashford comes to town. He has refused to look back until her visit stirs up memories of his brief venture into fame and fortune and how it was suddenly snatched away. Initially he refuses to reunite with Razor’s Edge but by the end of this story there seems to be some hope that it could happen. To be continued.
I loved every bit of this story. Beck and Sawyer are so well-suited and their rapport is so genuinely endearing. You can tell they really care about each other. They are a team in all things especially when dealing with her ex in-laws. This series just gets better and better. Mary Williams takes your heart on an emotional and thrilling ride. Can’t wait for the next one.
This second book in the series is a stand alone.
The story revolves around Beck and Sawyer. Beck, once a rock star now owns a construction company.
Sawyer, a widow from a wealthy family, still mourns her dead husband. She owns a garden store and they form a relationship as they send each other business. A friendship develops , though Beck would want more than that.
A night in Vegas leaves them married in the morning but instead of dissolving the marriage, Sawyer decides that a marriage of convenience is what she needs. Since Sawyer needs a husband to inherit the money left in her husband’s will.
In the midst of the suspense , Beck’s only hope is that Sawyer realizes he’s the man for her.
An engaging story from the start to the finish , with complex main characters . You will definitely fall in love with Beck.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Beck Kramer owns a construction company and loves his work in construction. He has moved on from the old days of his Razor’s Edge fame and all the fallout. Back in his hometown, he meets Sawyer, the new garden shop owner and landscape designer. They form a business deal for her to landscape his construction projects, and they send business to each other. Although Sawyer is a broken-hearted widow still in love with her dead husband, Beck is drawn to her. They agree to be friends and become close. Of course, Beck is attracted to her– but being one of the good guys, he keeps things on the friends-without-benefits level. One night in Las Vegas, they decide to get married on a drunken whim. When they sober up, Sawyer creates a contract for a marriage in name only. Beck discovers that she actually needs a husband to settle her dead husband’s will, so they decide to stay married–for one year only, per the will and contract. Beck finds himself falling in love with his wife, and hopes for the day that she will let go of the past and see the man in front of her as more than just a friend. Six months go by, he is still waiting. He is running out of time….
A former rock star, a tenacious widow, a billion dollar inheritance, a vindictive, greedy ex mother in law, a sniveling ex brother in law, a hitman and a burly, ex military housekeeper/cook. What more can you ask for? Except maybe a sweet love story that started with a Vegas style wedding after a night of partying with a famous band and a marriage that started out as a means to the inheritance but ended up as an unexpected happily ever after.
Sawyer and Beck Kramer are in a marriage of convenience. Beck is a good guy and is willing to help Sawyer out by giving her a platonic marriage, but he would love more. As he sees it, Sawyer is still in love with her dead husband, who comes from a very wealthy family. Apparently Sawyer is in the way of the family keeping all of their wealth intact. This leads to all kinds of underhanded machinations toward anyone that Sawyer gets involved with. She has learned to stay uninvolved; hence, the platonic marriage to Beck.
Beck was part of the band called Razor’s Edge, which burned brightly for a year, and then fizzled out quickly. As a result, there are still some bitter feelings on the part of the band members. During their year in the limelight, Joplin was their stage manager. She was also their confidant and friend. She is now going to each separate band member to see if she can interest them in a one-night reunion. Everywhere she goes, she seems to bring healing, comfort, understanding, and renewed friendships to those band members.
This is the second installment of a 5-part series giving readers the behind-the-scenes story of Razor’s Edge. Each story can stand alone, but is linked to each of the others via Joplin’s visits, and loosely linked to a prior series written by this author about the Ryder Hart band. Mary Williams delves deeply into the background of this band, and the reader is willingly and masterfully pulled into the heart of this story. The pacing is steady—not super-intense, but fast enough to keep the reader intrigued. The themes of understanding, forgiveness, growth, and acceptance abound and are worth exploring. This reader is looking forward to the next installment in the series!
WOW… this is another page turner by this so talented author!
The plot is twisted and complicated and kept me on the edge of my seat while the slowly building suspense nearly gave me a heart attack… or two…
There are mystery, romance and a thriller, all interwoven in one single novel.
The characters… I am at a loss for words…
They feel so plastic that they seem to be waiting to be met just around the next street corner. Their multi-layered personalities sparkle with life and are unique…
This is another must read in this amazing series!