Derek has finally met his match!Derek MacAlister, the wild one. Known for dancing on table tops, partying too hard, and possessing a never-ending thirst for excitement. With his bandmates now settled in committed relationships, he’s the last man standing. The only problem is that he wants to party all night long, but his best friends are content to stay at home. Enter Travis Fontana, a bad boy … Fontana, a bad boy with a reputation for trouble, and Derek has his partner in crime.
Travis Fontana just scored the gig of a lifetime opening for the nation’s top heavy metal band. He’s a rebel who thrives on pushing the limits of a good time, and Bulletproof’s sexy long-haired guitarist, Derek MacAlister, is right by his side to share the fun. Together, they’re double trouble.
But all is not as it seems. Underneath the painted-on smile and carefree exterior that Travis shows the world lies a tortured soul with a dark past. Little by little, Travis lets Derek see a side of him that no one else knows. Derek, unused to the unfiltered raw honesty that Travis shares, finds that he wants to take care of this troubled, vulnerable man, and turns out to be Travis’ rock in times of crisis.
When the pressures of newfound fame begin to overwhelm Travis, he quickly starts to unravel. Pushed to the breaking point, it becomes clear that even Derek can’t save him. Travis needs to save himself.
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This was my first book from this author and I must say I enjoyed it. For the most part my thoughts on this book are on the plus side. Yes, there were a couple things I didn’t love but nothing huge and insurmountable. There is a strong emotional story being told here and I really liked that. I found both of the main characters likable and I had a particularly soft-spot for Travis. I could very easily relate, connect and sympathize with him on many levels. I also loved that the author took a stand and helped to shine a light on the important subject of mental illness. Add to this what I thought was a beautiful, moving romance and you have all the makings for a solid read that was quite enjoyable. Only a single narrator for this book but I thought their voice was pleasant and easy to listen to.
Travis and Derek, two rock stars, one set of night stars.
Not having read the other books in the series, I had no issues jumping straight in. I will, however, be going back to read the previous books.
A well-written story. A lovely romance between two pop stars, each with their problems in life. Travis though had a few more issues than most, he was fighting demons. Could Derek help or would Travis break himself? There were a few ups and downs in the middle with a HEA.
Well worth the listen/read. Straight to Gay. Gay for him.
Good narration from Tyler Kent easy to listen to and only had to speed up to 1.35.
Bulletproof
By: Jenna Galicki
Narrated by: Tyler Kent
Bulletproof Book 4
Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
Overall
Narration
Story
Read at 1.35 speed on Audible
This is the fourth book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the other books but I never felt lost. I really appreciate it when authors manage to do that. This book actually makes me want to read the other books too. I liked the chemistry between Derek and Travis. It was obvious they cared deeply for each other. What I loved the most was Travis’ storyline. It was heartbreaking but at the same time empowering. He went through so much but he managed to find the strength to ask for professional help and get better. I listened the audiobook and I thought that he narrator did a fantastic job bringing the story to life.
I Give this Book a 4/5 Star Rating.
Formats Read: Ebook & Audiobook
**Audiobook Review at Bottom
HEA(?): Yes
Relationship Type: MM
Heat: 3.5/5
Romance: 3.5-4/5
Pacing: it does fluctuate in pacing a little bit, but the pacing is Mid.
Drama: 3.5/5, it’s not as dramatic as you would expect it to be, it does have a more real life to it. If your looking for a more dramatic type of book this really isn’t it, but if your having one of those days that you’re craving a read that has a real life fee to it, this one is really good.
Suspense: 3.5/5
Dark(?): No.
I’ve reread this series so many times, I’m not even kidding. Seriously love this series. And it’s wonderful to hear it in audio.
Audiobook Review:
Overall: 4/5
Performance: 3.5/5
Story: 4/5
Narrator: Tyler Kent
Now this is more of a personal preference, I didn’t mind his version of Derek, but in a way I did wish both Derek and Travis voices were just a bit deeper.
But other than that I really enjoyed the way Tyler evoked emotion, really well done. I would happily listen to this again.
Travis and Derek meet when Travis’s band Reckless opens for Bulletproof. Derek watches Travis sing and is instantly intrigued with him. When they meet the attraction is mutual.
Derek is all about the partying, alcohol, drugs, quick hookups. When he meets Travis he isn’t thinking about the future. He’s all about the here and now. Looking only for the next body to make him happy.
Travis can’t believe that Derek from Bulletproof is interested in him. He knows that when Derek finds out the truth about how messed up he is, they will be done. His self doubt and crippling anxiety paralyze him at times. His band members think he is a loser and cut him down all the time, taking away even more of his almost non existent self confidence. Unable to function he continually shuts himself off from Derek even though that is the last thing he wants to do.
Derek, for the first time in his life is developing feelings and is not really sure what to do about it. He knows Travis is rapidly becoming someone he can’t do without.
As far as I am concerned this is the best Bulletproof book. We get to see the other guys finally starting to act like adults without losing any of their charm. I feel that Travis and Derek’s development as partners is the the deepest of any of the characters. There is hot sex in this book but I think the MC’s day to day relationship takes center stage. If you liked the other books this one is the icing on the cake.