Chart topping U.S. rock band, Default Distraction, have everything money can buy…As the drummer of Default Distraction, and a Morello,I get what I want, when I want it.But being the son of a mafia boss, isn’t everything, not to me anyway.I bailed on that life, after it all went down,and I never looked back.Then she walks in,our lead guitarist’s little sister,who’s all grown up.And all she’ll do … little sister,
who’s all grown up.
And all she’ll do is close me out.
Now, I have to convince her that what’s between us, really exists.
Every touch, every taste, everything.
We are the real deal,
and I’m not going anywhere. Even if it means following her back home to where it all started.
Two different worlds.
Two different countries.
We can’t work,
we don’t make sense.
Running a business,
calling the shots,
playing by my own rules.
That’s who I am,
what I do.
Men are for my pleasure,
my enjoyment,
and nothing more.
I refuse to let down my guard again, once was more than enough.
And Cade Morello is far too much to handle.
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Cade (Default Distraction #3)
By A.S. Roberts
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the story Cade (Default Distraction #3) by A.S. Roberts. It pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let me go until the ending page. I have loved this series from the very first book and the stories just keep getting better. I loved reading about Cade Morello and the woman that he is falling for. Cade is the drummer for Default Distraction and the son of a mafia boss. Being in the band he can have any woman that he wants, the one he wants won’t let her guard down. He is determined that she will be his. There is chemistry between them. Is it all physical or is there more of a connection between them than they think? What does the future hold for them? Read this book to find out. There is a push and pull going on between the two main characters. I grew to care about what happens to them and wanted them to be happy. Will what they have between them work? Cade is a man that is haunted by his past. He finds himself pursuing her and there are times when you see the real man behind what he portrays in public. This is a story that includes some romantic scenes that will have the temperature in the room rising. It also had my emotions going up and down the entire time I was reading it. I enjoyed reading about the other characters, many of which are familiar as they have been brought forward from the other books. This is a book and series that you don’t want to miss out on. Highly recommended reading.
A second chance, rockstar, enemies-to-lovers, best friend’s sister forbidden romance, with a mafia tie-in….whew.
This novel seems to have all the romance tropes in it and while it’s a lot to consider in one book, I found it actually worked fairly well. The one aspect I didn’t feel was played out well was the BDSM/ Dom/sub aspect of it. I felt like it tried to set up that relationship but failed to fully deliver.
I did like Cade and Winter’s dynamic overall, with the push and pull. Winter has their past to consider and Cade is determining if he’s finally able to put the playboy rockstar persona behind him and commit to one person. I love how Winter is the depiction of a strong woman, what with overcoming life challenges and being tested in various ways while making a name for herself with the opening of the hotel. I also enjoy the banter that Cade and Winter have and how it can be hard at times it’s leading to each of them opening up to the other and building that foundation for more, and better communication.
Side note: what is it with romance novels and a huge fight occurring between the main protagonists all because of lack of communication?! -Maybe I need to step away from reading romance for a bit y’all.
Even though I enjoyed the book, I’m only able to give it a 4.25. There was something that prevented me from loving this book, though I couldn’t tell you what that is.
This book is book 3 of 4 in the series and does overlap in timeframe to book 4 (the only other one of the series I’ve read so far). We see a little bit of the other band members and them building on the relationship with their chosen lady, so there’s Easter eggs and semi spoilers about the other books, but I found it was enough to whet the appetite for the other books rather than ruin the other couple’s storyline. I’ll be searching out books 1 and 2 for sure!
Content warning: sexual training, BDSM aspects.
5/5 Stars
Cade (Default Distraction Book 3) by A.S. Roberts
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. Cade is a good book and I can’t wait for the other books. The author did an amazing job and I’m looking forward to the other books.
Winter is a manager from her brother’s band. She has caught the eye of one of the band members. She can’t let herself fall for him or things will go bad. The quote I chose for Winter is: “Don’t flatter yourself, you wouldn’t have the skills to satisfy a woman like me.”
Cade is a cocky one and he knows it. He likes Winter, but doesn’t want to lose his bad boy status. When things change between them they change all the way around. The quote I chose for Cade is: “I didn’t know you had a stutter, Winter. I could train you not to have one…In fact, I think there are many ways I could help you.”
Highly recommended for Contemporary Romance lovers.
This is a must read! This book has twists and turns that makes it impossible to put down! This was a one day read for me! The Author has an amazing writing style that makes you feel like you’re right there in the story! Don’t miss this one!
I truly enjoyed the story of Cade and Winter. Cade was the alpha bad boy who loves hard and Winter being the shy one with a trauma love past. But they both have a deep connection that they can’t deny. There love story was raw and heartwarming. I haven’t read the other books in the series but I’m looking forward to seeing the other brothers stories.
This is a four star review of “Cade (Default Distraction Book 3.)” This entertaining and sexy read can be enjoyed as a stand-alone book or as part of a series. After reading this steamy story, I am sure you will want to read the previous two books in the “Default Distraction Series.” A.S. Roberts is a skilled author who will keep you captivated and the pages turning as you want more of Cade! Just when this story ends, you will want to reach for the next installment!
Cade is the third book in the Default Distraction series. Cade is the drummer of a popular U.S. rock band called Default Distraction. He is a bad boy that’s used to getting what he wants and has never been scared to go after anything in his life. As the drummer of a popular rock band, he is used to women falling all over him and being able to pick and choose whoever he wants. Then suddenly everything changes when the lead guitarist’s little sister re-enters his life. Cade falls hard for her and wants her, but she wants nothing to do with him; or so she says.
Cade is so used to having women fawn all over him that he finds it hard to take no for an answer from Winter who is not easily impressed by his rock band popularity. Winter turns him down at every turn, but Cade won’t take no for an answer. He doesn’t know what it is about her, but he is drawn to her like a moth to a flame. As hard as he pushes her to fall for him, she continuously turns him down and pushes him away. What Cade doesn’t realize, and Winter won’t admit, is that she finds it harder and harder to resist him. The chemistry and sexual tension between Cade and Winter is intense. Cade will stop at nothing to make Winter his girl. He knows what they have is real but it’s going to take a lot of convincing. Winter is hardheaded and comes across as being cold-hearted. She refuses to let her guard down and is purely focused on running her business and making a success of herself. She can’t let any man gets in her way and stop her.
This book was intense and hard to put down! I became completely absorbed into the story and the lives of Cade and Winter. The relationship between them appeared hostile yet the sexual tension between them was undeniable and mind blowing. I had to keep reading to find out if either was ever going to let their guard down and let the other one in. Both have their own heartbreaking backstories and fear getting hurt. They both come across as tough but deep down it is because they’ve put a wall around their hearts so that they don’t get hurt. The story was one that I could not put down until I had finished reading the final page to see if there was going to be a happy ever after between Cade and Winter.
A wonderfully dark, emotional, heart felt HEA! Every character is so detailed you feel like they are your friends. The author makes you care so much for everyone of her characters.
Cade and Winter both have reasons to fight their mounting attraction but will they realize that their love can heal all? The chemistry between these two is instant and is very spicy.
This epic continuation of the DD series is well worth the read and will keep you entertained until the last page!
Cade has had his demons which he hopefully has worked hard to put behind him, but Winter is his one challenge that he has always been attracted to but she has always hated him. The only problem is Winter is one of his best friends and bandmates sister.
Winter has loved Cade for what seems forever, but after the one encounter when she was young and he dismissed her and she felt like show was just a notch in his bedpost but now when she needs this job more than anything can she put all her heartbreak behind her.
But as they both open their heart to each other can the secrets they both hide break them or make them?
OMG I loved this story, why have I not read anything by this wonderful author before. This is the third book in this series and to be fair the story flows and this can be read as a stand alone book, the story is well written and brings all the insecurities and flaws of both characters which just makes you love them even more and want to get past the history and embrace the present and future.
I got that involved within the main characters and the secondary characters I had to read the other books in this series and loved them just as much as these two. Thank you for allowing us to the world of Default Distraction and can’t wait to read more.
Winter and Cade, I can’t describe the happiness I feel for their second chance romance. Ultimate relationship goals wrapped into a very sweet, emotional read, where the author has truly captivated (this) reader and had me rooting for them from the first few chapters. I absolutely love the way that we get to know the strong bonds that the band members share between them, and very much look forward to reading the previous installments in this series, as well as the next.
This band is not only that, but they are their chosen family. They are there for each other through thick and thin and know each other well enough to know when they are needed, and when they need to leave well enough alone. It’s truly admirable, and something that all, or at least most, yearn to have in their lives. This novel had me picturing the snowy hotel landscape, the love sizzling in the air, and had me crossing my fingers and toes for these two love birds that have been through their fair share of downs, and deserve the highest of highs, alone and together. Thrilled to have more to read by this author, highly recommend!
The way Cade purrs Winterrrr should be outlawed. Holy hell is he smoking hot and the chemistry between the two of them is off the charts. Even though she tries so hard to fight the pull she just can’t resist and she finds herself melting the more time she spends around him. He knows there’s something special about her that speaks to his soul, and he can’t quite place it but he knows that he needs to explore it. He doesn’t allow her to keep her walls up and push him away and I absolutely swooned as they grew closer and they both felt a feeling of completeness that only the other could give them. This book explores the terrifying past that both of them have lived through and just how long their souls have been forever intertwined. This book is full of romance, danger, heat, and heartbreak and the ending is absolutely divine! I cannot wait to read more of this amazing series.
Cade is book three in this series. He so wants his friends little sister as his own. She wants nothing to do with men! How will he over come her wanting to stay away from him? This story will have you flipping pages to find out.
CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts
5 out 5 Stars
I am in love! Where can I get myself a hot drummer with mob ties? The author tells this story of redemption with ease, care, humor and steam!
Cade Morello chose music over his family business, leaving his brother to be the boss. Cade found another kind of family with his bandmates. They did almost everything together including the traditional rock and roll things, like addiction. Now he is sober and is trying to patch together some of his past erased by the trappings of that lifestyle. Cade has to remember what happened with the only love of his life, if he wants to be together with her again.
Winter has been there for her brother for his entire career in Default Distraction. It is how she first met and fell in love with Cade. But, Cade broke her heart. Winter made some choices that have left her in a peril, needing money to get out of debt and regain control of her life. Helping Default Distraction open their flagship hotel will solve her money problems but puts her in direct contact with Cade. Winter will stay strong no matter how being in the same room with him lights up her body, she will continue to tell him no. Until she can’t.
Will Cade and Winter be able to overcome their pasts together? Even when hers threatens their future?
This series is amazing! I can’t put it down. Cade and Winter find ways to fight for each other. The twists in this book keep the pages flipping and the heart rate up! Fantastic read!!!
This is a great second chance story. I actually wasn’t crazy about Cade at first, but as things progressed he redeemed himself in my eyes. I was feeling Winter’s angst along with her. I am enjoying the world that the author has created. Looking forward to the future stories in this series!
Cade and Winter have history that left her heartbroken. It has been several years since Cade walked away, but now he is ready to show Winter that he is a changed man and worthy of her love once again. Being the drummer of Default Distraction may have had women clamoring to have their night with him, but all he wanted was Winter. Will Winter be able to move past the heartbreak and give Cade a second chance? Or has there been irrepairable damage that any chance of a future together is ruined?
CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts is one of the best books I have read this year. Having read the previous two books in this series I immediately wanted to pick this up when it got my Kindle. I was definitely not disappointed this book was filled with drama, romance, friendship, love, and so much more. A.S. Roberts gives us great characters, a plot that pulls you in, and an ending that will leave you filled with love and hope. Winter is a fiesty girl whose had her heart broken, but what will she do when the man who broke her heart walks back into her life? Will she let Cade back in or will she push him further away. You’ll have to read CADE (DEFAULT DISTRACTION #3) by A. S. Roberts to find out for yourself.
Emotional Rollercoaster
What a ride. This is the 3rd book in the series and focuses on band member Cade, the drummer. He is all sorts of swoon worthy but has his past and lots of baggage. Then there is Winter who is sassy and independent but also has her own secret burdens. I love how the author has layered this series so that each book has scenes that overlap and we get another perspective. Such a brilliant series and I am eagerly awaiting book 4.
Cade Default Distraction book 3 is where I started this series. Who does that right? Even though I started with this book my enjoyment was not hindered by starting mid series, in fact I was kept captivated by all the characters from start to finish and I am determined to read all the DD books now.
Cade is the drummer for Default Distraction and he has now decided that after all these years of torturing himself with what he thought he couldn’t have, that he is not waiting any more and he will be making Winter his! Winter on the other hand is not so sure. She loved him years ago, to be fair deep down she still does but he walked away and broke her heart. She doesn’t know if she can bare to take that risk again. Cade must show her that he truly has changed and what they could have together is worth fighting for. Their love is so intense and will draw you in. Each step of the way you will be hoping they get their HEA
I enjoyed this book. Their intensity was palpable and fierce. I did feel like I was missing something from the beginning since I didn’t read book 1 or 2 first. It was a little angsty compared to what I usually read but I enjoyed it. The haunts of the past really play really deeply into their relationship development. I look forward to reading the next book.
Cade is book three in the Default Distraction series by A. S. Roberts. What can I say about Cade? He has more money than you could poke a stick at, is an insanely talented drummer for one of the hottest bands in the world, has ties to the mafia, and likes to walk on the wild side. I am totally addicted to this author’s dialogue, her characters and the easy way the story flows. It’s effortless perfection. Not knowing what could happen next, I was on edge nearly the whole time. Dramatic flair, crotchety characters and a forbidden attraction thrown in makes for a delectable story that is terribly compelling. Falling for your band mate’s sister was always going to cause friction and fireworks, and what a spectacle it was. And utterly riveting. I obsessively devoured Cade and his journey and can truly recommend this bad boy and his band of colourful cohorts. It is a definite must read. You will be addicted in no time. 5 stars.i