Chandler Chatam, fresh out of Juilliard, finds herself temporarily playing with four hot rockers of Assured Distraction, an up-and-coming band, out on their first big tour. She’s lead a sheltered life of luxury and is determined to make the most of this tour as part of the band until her world is suddenly turned upside down. Then more life-shattering news alters the course she’s set for herself.
… herself.
Meeting Chandler at her audition for a temporary spot in Assured Distraction, lead singer Keeton MacDonald flashes a panty-dropping smile knowing that a woman is sure to wreak havoc on the bus for this bunch of guys looking to enjoy the perks of life on the road as the rock stars they are.
Assured Distraction’s tour is the beginning of a raucous journey for them all that leads to fun days, exciting concerts, and hot nights.
Not just a life on the bus story, but a story about living messy lives in the real world. (less)
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READ THIS BOOK!!! I found a new favorite author. I read Before the Second Show first and I could not put it down. This was my next pick because it’ a series and I LOVE series. When I started it, I thought I wouldn’t like this book as much. However, as I continued I could not put the book down. It took me about 3 hours to read. Every single character I love. It took me a while to get into Chandler’s character, but once Keeton got her to “come alive” she was more relatable. Her story is tragic and a tear jerker, but she’s a strong character. I can not wait to read about the other band memebers!
Not your normal down and dirty rocker story, well then again maybe it is. OK she is a musical protégé and finds her way into this group by blowing their socks off at the audition. They have no clue what they are in for. This pampered princess wont make it, no matter how good she is this can’t possibly work. When tragedy strikes her being right for the band wont be the only issue. I love Chandler she is strong and independent and knows what she wants. Even when things take a turn and her world implodes she has her breakdown then gets up. This book is an emotional ride that I expect from this author and I am so glad I found her and can enjoy all the feels she brings to her stories along with all the twist my poor heart has to deal with in the meantime. Great read.
What a wonderful first book to a series. I am just now finding this book almost a 2.5 years after it’s original release I am so impressed to learn that this was Ms Finn’s debut novel. Her talent with the written word shined through her work even back then. Assure Her is wonderfully written and is jam packed with lots of emotions and characters you’ll literally fall in love with. I have read a few rocker books before but most have left me a little flat, as few have a major storyline other than tour bus fun and/or groupies. This is not the case with Assure Her.
This is Chandler story. She is the daughter to a Congressman and a recent graduate from Juilliard. Having lived the first 21 years of her life sheltered and protected by her parents, Chandler is excited about living on her own and looking for a job. She is over the moon when gets a chance to audition to temporary play the keyboard for the Up and coming band known as Assured Distraction. When she meets the band members there is an instant spark between her and KeeMac, the bands frontman. Just a Chandler’s life and career starts to take off, tragedy strikes and she has to leave and return home to Austin. Just when she thinks things couldn’t get worse, her life begins to spiral out of control, but her new band family is there for her. But will she let them in or turn them away? Will she ever be able to make sense of her life and things around her ever again?
This is a wonderful book and this reader is anxious to dive into book two of the Assured Distraction Series. 2 Thumbs Up and I offer huge Kudos to Ms. Finn for a job very well done.
Assure Her is a great introduction to the Assured Distraction series and will have you craving more of the band by the end of this book. You will instantly fall in love with Chandler and her innocence as she is thrown into the rock star world with four these sexy men. Chandler may have led a sheltered life but her strength when she needs to stand up for herself will amaze and astound you at times. When Keeton the lead singer of AD can’t get this beautiful woman out of his head he takes a taste of The azure eyed beauty and then discards her when he thinks he is not what she needs. Chandler’s world falls apart unexpectedly and Keeton starts to regret his decision and wants to be the one to put her back together. Their story is overflowing with every emotion possible and will have you entertained and captivated with the sexy, flirty men that are Assured Distraction. As charming as these rock stars are they will not distract you from the love story and discoveries that will be uncovered along the way.
Chandler Chatam is finally on her own and away from the constant smothering of her parents. She has just graduated from Julliard and after four years in New York City, she is glad to be back home in Austin, Texas. She has rented a house and is excited about living by herself while she looks for a job. She is a classically trained musician, but her dream would be to play keyboards in a rock band. Music has been her life since she was a child and one could say that she was born with music in her soul. When she sits at the piano bench, and closes her eyes, the melodies flow from her fingertips and she feels at peace. She was excited about her audition with the band Assured Distraction, but nervous about being around rock musicians. Even though she has led a sheltered life, she knows that guys in a band love women and aren’t ashamed to admit it. That is fine with Chandler because she knows she will ace the audition and get the chance to let her inner rock goddess out to shine.
Keeton MacDonald or Kee Mac, his bandmates and adoring fans, is the lead vocalist and guitar player for the band, Assured Distraction. He is the quintessential rock star from his sexy six-pack abs to his skin tight jeans. He has women fighting over him after every show and he hardly ever says no to a good time. He never wants more than one night, and never wants a commitment. He is super psyched to be going on tour as the opening act for the band, Frission. As front man for the band it is his job to keep the band in line and solve any problems, and right now he needs a keyboard player to fill in for a few weeks. He has hated everyone who has auditioned and he was losing all hope until Chandler sat down at the keyboard. She immediately played one of their songs and it was as if she had been playing it forever. She was an angel on the keyboards and he was excited that she already knew their music. Keeton wasn’t sure if having a woman in the band was right for their image, but she certainly impressed him and she may be just what they needed.
Will Chandler enjoy touring with the band and will she act on the feelings she has for one of her bandmates?
Can Keeton change his womanizing ways and will he be there for Chandler when she needs him the most?
If you love romance and rock and roll, you will love “Assure Her’” by Thia Finn. Chandler was able to break out of her shell and play the music that was in her heart and Keeton was there by her side. This is a passionate and emotional love story and I am looking forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
This book has it all KeeMac, the leading front man for the up and coming band Assured Distraction and Chandler the girl with so many talents that she gets her shot to play as well. The roller coaster of a ride that Chan is taken on is unbelievable, there were times I was brought to tears from her journey and other times had the biggest smile on my face. We get to see a bit of the whole band and their touring experience which is also nice to see, get their point of view on what happens after the shows over and in between the next stop they play. Keeton will just melt your heart and you will fall in love with him just like I did and you will totally become a FanGirl of AD in no time.