She hates me.And who can blame her?I haven’t exactly given Cataclysm’s new assistant any reason to like me. Our first meeting is a disaster—I thought she was a groupie. She didn’t appreciate the compliment. And it all goes downhill from there.I make it my job to be an asshole, to make life on the road for her more difficult, all in an effort to get some kind of reaction out of her other than the … kind of reaction out of her other than the polite, cool mask she gives only me. To make matters worse, the band has deemed my partying to be “out of control,” and they make her my babysitter too.
But partying gets old and doesn’t fill the hole I need to heal. And needling Viola stops bringing me any pleasure, especially when I see the real effects of my behavior.
When she finally lets her guard down, our chemistry is electric. All I have to do is convince her there’s more to me than the playboy rockstar she first met.
But they say first impressions last forever. And maybe I really am just the asshole she thinks …
If you love enemies to lovers romance, hot rockstars, and heroines who don’t take crap from anyone, grab Anyone But You today!
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This is a great enemy to lovers story that is well written. It is intriguing and will keep your interest. The characters are captivating and lovable. Mason and Viola start off on the wrong foot but have so much chemistry the sparks fly.
Mason story is worth the wait. I love all the band members of Cataclysm after hearing their story and Mason is no exception. He is the life of the party and lives the Rockstar life especially with the groupies. That is exactly what he thinks Viola is when he sees her. What he does not know is she is their new assistant. Viola cannot help but notice Mason. He is sexy, cocky and a Rockstar. He is also her boss. These two will have to form some sort of truce is they plan on touring together. What neither of them realizes that they each want more than just a friendly truce.
Loved it! Finally Mason gets his own story, and what a story it is. Even though Mason and Biola don’t get off on the right foot, their chemistry is off the charts. You just know they are meant for each other. Glad to see him finally get his happily ever after.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book
Beautiful rack star story. Mason had so many things dealing with in his personal life and he had to to go out and perform for the fans with a happy face. So many entertainers go through similar circumstances. Meeting Viola has helped his to face his fear and he helped her to face hers too. They are ment to be and compliments each other beautifully. I enjoyed every minute of the book. After reading it I really it was the last book 5 so I’m definitely going to read the others 4 I hope reading the last before the first won’t spoil the fun. Can I suggest that all the books are shown in a series once you click on one of them.
I love this plot and this is a well-written book. I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review.
Man, this book was so good. I wanted to throttle Mason in the beginning because he was being such an ass to Viola. I loved the build up of their relationship. They both did a lot of growing as people with him realizing his true feelings and her standing up for herself. Such a fantastic book!
I’ve been waiting for Mason’s book for so long and it was so worth it. Both Viola and Mason have some complicated family life and that stirs up issues in their relationship but their eventually found their HEA.
I absolutely loved this story!
Mason and Viola’s story was fantastic!
Viola’s Cataclysms new PA, but Mason thinks she’s a groupie which leads to a rocky start for these two. Mason was a jerk to Viola. Over time their feelings change. They move from friends to lovers. They were just what the other needed. Family drama causes them problems and pulls them apart. Will they be able to work through their problems or will they end their relationship?
I love the Cataclysm series and this was a great addition! I can’t wait for Jerica’s next book!
Anyone But You is a good read read. Mason is the drummer for the band Cataclysm. He had a thing for Blaire, their PA, but she’s found love elsewhere and has left the band. Blaire’s cousin, Viola becomes the new PA. Mason is out of control. He’s drowning women and alcohol. He kind of a jerk and I really didn’t like him much at the beginning of the book but I know he was a good guy and just needed to find his way back. Viola left a job she didn’t like to become Cataclysm PA. Everyone is welcoming except Mason. He’s pretty rude to her and she takes way more than I thought she should from him but she does have times she stand up to him. I loved when Mason finally started to get his stuff together and show Viola the person he really is. At times I was frustrated with both characters (more so Mason) but they had reasons for how they acted and their story was good.
I was so excited that we were getting a book full of Mason because in previous books he is such a likeable guy, loyal to his bandmates, and always there when they needed him to be. I had hated the way Blair had threw him away, but she knew deep down they were never meant to be a couple and even though I hated it I was glad that she would not string him along. Mason was a sweetheart and thought what he had with Blair was special so when she ended things, he went kind off the deep end with partying, girls, etc. Until his run in with the band’s new assistant, Viola. At first these two butt heads and cannot stand each other, but Viola stands her ground and does the work she needs for the band and tries to ignore Mason as much as possible. Eventually Mason gets wise and realizes he actually does not hate Viola but has this serious attraction to her and now he has his work cut out for him trying to woo her. I loved everything about Mason and Viola especially them together and one would think it would be awkward with Blaire being Viola’s cousin, but it is not as Blaire found her happily ever after with someone else. As the story continues my heart hurt for Mason and the things his parents said and done to him that led to his insecurities. I also hated how Viola’s parents tried to control every aspect of her life and she would not stand up for herself. They had an amazing chemistry and a lot of insecurities to work through, but I loved every second of it.
Another great addition to the series.
This series just gets better and better! Mason at first I didn’t like at all but then he changes right before your eyes and then you love him! Viola and Mason are great together and as you read it has you cheering them on! This author writes wonderful books and this is another hit! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Mason finally gets his book and I am not going to sugarcoat things, he positively irritated the heck out of me for the first few chapters. Don’t get me wrong, I understand that he felt she was rejecting him when he mistakenly thought she was a groupie, but he acted like a petulant child for awhile. I was ecstatic when he came to some realizations on his own and started changing his ways.
Viola is shy and happy to be on tour with Cataclysm, but after their first encounter, Mason makes it extremely difficult for her. She doesn’t understand why he hates her so she suggests they become friends. As they spend more time together, he finally tells her he wants to be with her and asks her to let him show her he isn’t who he portrayed himself to be.
Their chemistry is off the charts. Their hatred towards each other, although warranted, lasts longer than it should have if they would have talked. Both have issues in their past which makes it hard to trust and when an overheard conversation is misunderstood it threatens what they were building.
Enemies to lovers at its finest, if you can get past Mason’s attitude and read the book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review
Anyone But You
By Jerica MacMillan
Main Characters: Mason and Viola
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
This is Cataclysm book 5 about Mason the drummer, and Viola the band’s new PA. I have read 4 or 5 books by this author and she never disappoints. This was an enemy to lovers’ story and in the beginning, Mason acted out like a young kid with his animosity. Mason definitely was not at his best in the beginning but he changed and I loved the two of them in the end. Contemporary romance with a HEA ending. I look forward to reading more books by Jerica MacMillan.
Cataclysm is heading back out on the road again and Anyone But You gives us Mason, the drummer’s story. Mason did not see eye to eye with the new PA Viola who has taken over for her her cousin Blaire. He’s hurt by Blaire and can’t seem to come to grips with how everyone in his life is in a relationship and he’s still single living the rock and roll life while making a PR nightmare. Viola is a strong, sweet girl and is trying to deal with Mason in a professional way. From their first encounter, I didn’t like Mason one bit, but oh how he’s grows in life and on me. I loved how his relationship with Viola turns from fireworks to a friendship to so much more. Mason and Viola’s chemistry is sizzling hot. I love this band and enjoyed very triumph – professional and personal that they celebrated!!!
4.4 stars
I am a huge fan of this author. I have been avidly reading her books as fast as I can. She has a way of creating characters and setting a scene that makes it and them come alive and jump from the pages. This was true in this book, and yet, I also felt a disconnect from the characters at times.
The book started a little slower for me in regards to connecting to the characters. However, as the story progressed and I started to understand both Mason and Viola, then I found the groove. I think a large part of this is because I was a little put off by Mason and his actions. Yet, without those, it would have been hard to build an enemies to lovers story. It was fun to watch as this relationship progressed and these two come to terms with their feelings. The old saying is true about there being a fine line between love and hate. The way Mason acted out at times reminded me how when the little boy picks on the little girl in grade school and it isn’t because he hated her but rather because he liked her but was scared to show it. That is Mason and Viola in a nutshell. Once I started connecting with the characters and seeing Mason grow as a person I was all in. I needed to understand the reasons behind his actions of why he acted the way he did. At that point, he might have stolen my heart. And Viola, yeah, I just loved her. I realized my hard time connecting the characters, in the beginning, was because, even though I love a bad boy, I wanted her to not have a bad boy if that makes sense. She deserved something good and wonderful. I am not even sure if that makes sense. I got my wish in the end because Mason was truly wonderful.
Even though this was not my favorite of this series or by this author, I would still highly recommend anything that she writes. There is just something special about how she puts pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard.
Mason is having himself an epic pity party, though, he really shouldn’t. He’s a successful rocker banging groupies left and right, back to back. All because he’s got daddy issues and women keep not picking him. I wonder why?
Viola is his new assistant he thought was a groupie.
His bad behavior continues relentlessly and Viola keeps taking it, it’s her job.
I’m not sure if I ever warmed up to Mason and wasn’t sure if Viola was the right match for him as she was so placating.
I simply adored Mason and Violet! I’m a sucker for a bad boy, and Mason definitely fit the bill. Mason and Violet’s story is so sweet and loving. I’ve loved all of the Cataclysm books and this one did not disappoint!
I have been waiting for Mason’s story! Mason is the last of the Cataclysm’s single band members. Mason Gray is the drummer for Cataclysm and if you have been following the series, you know he had his heart broken by Blaire, the band’s PA and now he is spiraling spectacularly.
Viola is Blaire’s cousin and she is taking over temporarily as the band’s PA. When she meets Mason in person, he mistakes her for a groupie and everything spirals. Viola doesn’t want to him to think she is a groupie and pulls back, Mason thinks she is rejecting him and makes it his mission to make her life miserable.
From enemies to lovers, this romance has all the feels. The broken rockstar and the shy girl, they are finally on the same page and become friends. The more time they stay together the more their feelings develop to more than friends. Their story is so sweet and just what I wanted for Mason. He has had such a sad life and was always on the outside of his relationships, you just want him to have his own love story and he finally got it.
I received an advanced copy for my honest opinion.
I Really, really, really enjoyed this book.
I think this one for me has been my favourite of all the Cataclysm stories Mason just stole my heart, from seeing his character change from badboy,manwhore Rockstar to a vunerable and sweet thoughtful guy turned my insides to goo..and made me swoon.
The woman who caught his attention was Cataclysm’s new PA rookie Viola she is the cousin to their former PA Blaire.
Mason and Viola’s relationship has a very rocky start so much so they act like they hate eachother Mason really pushes Violas buttons, but what starts off as enemies turns into a gorgeous Love story,and it is riveting to read.Mason and Viola are the perfect combination their chemistry is electric and they both have issues with controlling parents,they are just meant to be together.I honestly could not put this book down and Jerica Macmillan’s writing was perfectly descriptive and had me transfixed from beginning to the end…Sexy, Romantic and a total page turner,
I Absolutely Loved this book and this whole series it is a winner.
I Highly recommend
After Blaire leaves Cataclysm she feels obligated to help the band hire a new PA so she recommends her cousin, Viola, who is stuck in a boring dead end job that she hates. Mason who is on a bender since Blaire left him thinks that Viola, his new PA, is a groupie so he doesn’t make the best impression the first time they meet. And his continuing downward spiral doesn’t lend to a good working relationship between the two of them. But Mason has always been pushing her buttons and he can’t deny his feelings anymore.
I really really struggled with this one. Mason was a giant douche canoe and I don’t think I ever saw any redemption. Yes, he saw that he was a jerk and decided to change his behavior but he was so awful and douchey and it felt like such a light switch that it didn’t really feel authentic to me. I didn’t like Mason at all. And with Viola I struggled too. I really struggled with the fact that she is Blaire’s cousin and they both sleep with the same guy . . . yeah no for me. But I tried to move on, pushed that to the back burner. Viola at first put up a good front and I liked how she didn’t take Mason’s shit but she caved and I felt like she caved too soon. Ultimately these two got to me and I got choked up during their conflict but it was a struggle for me for a good chunk of this book.