From New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Proby comes an all-new novel in her beloved With Me In Seattle Series, Dance With Me.Starla. Just Starla.She doesn’t have a last name, and she doesn’t need one. Not with that many Grammys on her mantel. Everyone knows her kick-ass, no-holds-barred style of singing, dancing, and living. No one knows that America’s Sweetheart is still living with the … still living with the wreckage of four years ago, when her world was torn apart. Losing her fiancé was devastating, but she’s channeled all of that into her music. Closing off her heart opened a hundred new doors.
Officer Levi Crawford, Seattle PD.
For almost twenty years, Levi has been consumed by the law. He eats, sleeps, and breathes work. Not just because he’s a workaholic, but because he loves it. Sure, he doesn’t have time for a woman and barely sees the rest of his family, but it’s a trade he’s always been happy to make.
Until Starla.
Two lonely hearts could learn to beat again, if they’re willing to dance together.
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Dance with me is book #12 in the With Me Series by Kristen Proby. It’s a stand alone, and can be read as such, but I highly recommend to read this series in order. Just so you get all the in‘s about this fine big group of family and friends!
Stella and Levi know each other through mutual friends. After an one-night-stand Starla ghosts Levi, because she doesn’t think there could come something out of it. A few weeks later she’s in Seattle for a well deserved rest, ordered by her doctor.
The attraction between these two is still off the charts, and they get closer by the day.
Can they both get over their (let’s call it) problems and live HEA? Stella lives in LA, Levi in Seattle. How can that work out?
As always, Kristen Proby ‘simply’ delivers! And there’s nothing simple about this. Don’t get me wrong! There’s not one book by her, that I don’t like!!
You even get another look into Cunningham Falls, which is a lovely surprise I think! This book has everything, it’s a little on the steamy side, great characters, interesting plot, some crazy and sad scenes, and fun in it too!
I kindly received an arc for an honest review!
This series is one of my favorites and I was very excited to get another book in this series! I loved and enjoyed every minute of it. It was a romantic read but also a story that left you guessing until the end; there are things you won’t see coming! Another amazing read and I really do hope we get another one in this series 🙂
Starla is one of the biggest pop stars and when another tour of hers has been wrapped up again, she will have no choice but to take a break on doctors orders. Not knowing what to do with herself for the next three months, she heads back to Seattle where some of her closest friends live. When she comes face to face again with the one person she never thought would see again, the chemistry between her and Levi is still very palpable. Even after all this time, Levi is still very attracted to Starla and wants more than just a one-night stand. With each passing day, they grow closer. But when a threat seems to loom over her, he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from harm…
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I was so excited for Starla and Levi’s story. This book didn’t disappoint!! The chemistry was real and the storyline sucked you in. I want my own Levi. He was amazing. Starla was awesome too. She was a strong, independent woman!! The steaminess factor was off the charts too. I’m glad we got to revisit some of Kristen’s last female characters. They are hysterical!!! Great read- definitely recommend.
Dance With Me by Kristen Proby is book twelve in the With Me in Seattle series. Levi and Starla are the main characters in this book and had previously met in one of the past books where they were minor characters yet they lit up the pages with their chemistry. I’m so glad they finally have their story and finding out what occurred between these two.
Starla is back in Seattle and back in Levi’s orbit. Levi is not about to look a gift horse in the mouth and seizes this chance to get Starla back in his life. Any. Way. He. Can. He knows he messed up before but he is willing to do whatever he can to make things right and prove that they belong together. But Starla is stubborn and is proving to be hard nut to crack. Plus she is at her limit professionally- she’s exhausted and burned out. She is emotionally raw and just reached her breaking point. Can OTT Alpha Levi reach her and bring her back to life and show her that they are meant to be ? Or will this be the final break to sever ties completely? This is an emotional powerhouse that will have you rooting for both main characters. Its a rollercoaster of emotions that rips you up and brings you high. It’s full of feels, angst, twists, drama, suspense, action , romance and love. Kristen Proby has done it again with great characters, awesome plot and phenomenal word building.
My Rating: 4.8 stars ********
Dance With Me by Kristen Proby was such an emotional and sweet read. Starla is a famous Rockstar, but the world does not see what she hides. Her music is her outlet, but also puts her in danger. She was a great character. Levi Crawford was so not only handsome, but protective and caring. Together they had amazing chemistry, even if Starla was at times scared.
Though I have not read every book in this series, I am loving the books I have read. Starla and Levi were great together. Dance With Me by Kristen Proby was angsty, steamy and had a bit of mystery.
Happy reading!
Plenty of heat and humor, an engaging read
Book 12 of the With Me In Seattle series, I’ve been a fan of this author since the first book in the series. While each of these books can be read as a standalone (I somehow missed the last couple of books), one of my favorite things about this series is all the characters from those earlier books, so you’ll get a richer experience for having read them. Note there’s also some crossover with the author’s Love Under the Big Sky/Big Sky series, so bonus points for having read those as well.
A little bit of a second chances story with suspense and rockstar (well, pop star) elements thrown in, the plot certainly had a couple of twists I wasn’t expecting but really, like I already said, one of my favorite things about this series is all the great characters. While we get to touch base with a lot of them from the earlier books (and I loved the chance to catch up with some of my favorites, especially those girls night outs!), it’s Starla and Levi who really hold center stage here. Plenty of heat and humor between the two and I liked the way the author set up the incident in Levi‘s professional life to add urgency to his reaction to what’s going on with Starla.
As for downsides, well, they’re relatively minor and may come partly from my high expectations for this author and series, lol. I would have liked a little more depth to Starla’s background as it seemed a bit skimmed over. Really, I would have liked more depth throughout, including the ending which just wrapped up so quickly it felt a little abrupt to me.
A fast, engaging read I thoroughly enjoyed—and I’m going back ASAP to pick those couple of books in the series I missed. 4 stars
B2B Kelly
Yes, yes YES!!! Dance With Me was the return to Seattle that I had been waiting for. And Kristen Proby delivered on every front. Steam. Drama. Family. Danger. Friendship. Did I say steam already? Oh well- Starla and Levi where HOT! And getting to see all of my old favorites (hey Nate, Jules, Luke and Nat!) was just the cherry on top of this deliciously romantic sundae.
I really liked Starla. I felt her pain and understood her drive and desire to work herself past her demons. And for the most part it worked. Until her taxing work rate caught up to her and she’s forced to take some time off. Relax. Vacation. Regroup. Disappointed not looking forward to her respite, she heads to Seattle. Home of her best friends and the man she hasn’t been able to forget after one awesome night, Levi.
Where can I get me a Levi- because holy #HotButeredYum that man is what book boyfriend dreams are made of. I loved his protective instincts but how he was also free with his affection. Especially where Starla was concerned. He couldn’t escape their connection and put himself on the line to prove how he felt. He had a few tricks up his sleeve and some help along the way but it was just what Starla needed to let the guard around her heart down. Especially with an unknown someone threatening her, and the danger escalating.
I was glued to my kindle and reading as fast as I could to see what would happen between Starla and Levi. And when the culprit was revealed my mind was blown. Kudos Kristen Proby, you got me good with that one, I didn’t see that coming at. All. Nobody did. From start to finish, Dance With Me kept me riveted. There was romance and heartbreak and mystery and humor all in equal doses. And that ending, be still my swooning heart. It was the perfection that Starla and Levi so richly deserved.
Wonderful, exciting, sexy, swoony story! Levi & Starla work together perfectly, and I loved reading their story! Starla is strong & sassy, and even though she has a hard time trusting ppl, she fits in w/ the Montgomery, et al, clan. I love the friendships that are always highlighted in this series, as well as the romance. Fantastic read!! : )
I loved Starla & Levi. This has been such a great series and Dance with me just flowed right along into it. I didn’t like why Starla had to have a book. When we saw her in Mer’s book she was happily engaged an now we turn around and her HEA is gone, BUT I love that her second chance is with Levi. He is so perfect for her.
Dance with Me was a fantastic read. Starla and Levi were great characters. I enjoyed their romance and seeing the progression of their relationship. Levi was a go-getter when it came to Starla. He knew what he wanted and went after it. And when it came to her nothing or no one would stop him for loving and protecting her. And I just loved that, Levi=swoonworthy. They were such an adorable couple together, steamy and sweet. I loved catching up with Levi’s brothers and their wives. Truly enjoyed seeing their relationships and the dynamic between the three couples. And I loved loved catching up with the Montgomery clan. Those women are a hoot! Dance with Me had it all-love, family, steam, suspense, and fun. It’s a great easy entertaining read.
Dance With Me is a fantastic read. I have loved the With Me In Seattle series since the very beginning and it still draws me in from beginning to end. Starla and Levi are so hot. You will love them together so much. I love how protective Levi is of Starla from the very beginning. Kristen Proby did it again with this one. I love how she throws in that little bit of mystery with the sexy and giggles along the way. You wont see this one coming when it comes to Starla and her stalker. The ladies in the With Me In Seattle series are always a hoot and they make you feel like you are one of the girls. I really loved this one and if you are a huge fan of this series or really just getting started you will love Dance With Me too. Kristen Proby will always be a one click no questions aske author for me and Dance With Me just goes to show that nothing has changed for my love of this author when it comes to this book and series.
I volunteered for this tour, having confused the title of this series with the one I have already read a few in, the Fusion series. But that’s okay, because I really enjoyed this, and now need to go back and read others in the series. I liked Starla a lot. She was very realistic I felt, not too much of a diva, but perfect for what you’d expect a one-name music star to be like. Levi was a great guy as well. Very alpha male, but also very sweet and all about taking care of his friends and family. I read this book in basically one day, less than 24 hours. I was so lucky to have some extra time on the day I started it, because I was able to devour it every time I had a moment to sit and read.
I was definitely not sure who the stalker was, and I feel that may have been a little different than I’d expected it to end up to be, but that’s good, made the story unpredictable! I also liked how Levi handled his criminal case that turned into a homicide case, and him learning just how he may not want to deal with that branch of policing.
As I mentioned before, I haven’t actually read this series yet, but I loved all the side characters and friends and family we met in this one, that I’m sure I can go back and read their stories as well, and now I know for sure that I want to. If you haven’t tried this series by Proby yet, you should pick it up soon.
Fans of the With Me in Seattle series have been waiting for Starla’s book – but I promise it was well worth the wait! Levi is everything I hoped for Starla! This book was amazing! The chemistry is off the charts! This may be my newest favorite in the series! FIVE HUGE STARS!!
5 Dance With Me Stars! Ashley @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Starla has everything she thought she wanted because of the upbringing she had. Fame and fortune with everything that came along with it. Levi is a police officer that is not satisfied with what he is doing these days! When these two meet there is chemistry that you will not be able to handle! These two will dance their way into your hearts!
Dance With Me is the twelfth book in Kristen Proby’s With Me in Seattle series. It’s still my most favorite series written by this author to date, so when I found out there was yet another book in it, I was beyond thrilled! You can read this as a stand alone, but I well and truly adore this series, so of course, I highly recommend reading them all in order. When you are looking for a good series binge read, pick these books up!
Dance With Me is Starla and Levi’s story. I kinda wanted to keep hating Starla after Leo & Sam’s story, but I kinda love her now. She’s got a crazy backstory and learning what makes her tick and how much she does for her fans changed my mind about this character. And since Levi is a hot cop, well…you can’t help but love him. He’s down to earth and could care less about her celebrity status and what her bank account looks like. He just wants her.
While I hope there might be more books in this series because I absolutely adore it, I also loved having the entire gang back and making cameos in this story. I love seeing where all my favorite characters have ended up, and how this family has grown. And these friends are truly the kind that are family, even when they aren’t blood-related.
NICUnurse’s Rating: I give Dance With Me, and the entire With Me in Seattle series 4.5 stars. This series is the one that made me a fan of Kristen Proby’s writing, and she hasn’t let me down yet!
Dance With Me is one of those books, that you just have to read. It is so mysterious and edgy, I was literally on the edge of my seat with the anticipation clawing at my skin. Even though this can be read as a standalone, there is a much better understanding of how and why things happen if you read the previous books in the series. The chemistry between Starla and Levi is tangible. The friendships, and the sense of trust showed no bounds in Dance With Me. My only down fall of this story is , it was too fast paced. It seemed like it was nonstop on the go. One thing after the other. I would have preferred a slowed down version, with more specific details. Other than that this story was amazing.
Starla is America’s top pop star. She is 36 years old, with a love for the lime light. As famous as she is, she is not your average diva. She tends to beat herself up more often than not, and feels most of the time she is not deserving of spending her hard earned money, even though she loves shopping. She has dealt with horrible hardships, and is looking forward to making the changes to better herself.
Levi is a detective in the property crimes for Seattle Police Department. Even though he is in his 40’s he plans to finish the career he loves, until it is time to retire. He is a support system with a touching heart that everyone adores. He has never settled for less, and does not plan on doing that anytime soon.
What happens when two hearts are destined to be together, and outside forces do everything to make that NOT happen?
*I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK
*REVIEWED FOR REVIEWS FROM THE HEART
5 ‘You Are Love For Me’ Stars
SWOOOOONNNNNN… That’s right, Dance With Me is a major swoonfest! Emotionally impactful, mind tauntingly funny and scorchingly HOT! Starla and Levi are now my fav couple of this new wave of my beloved series, With Me In Seattle.
I’ve been dying for Starla’s story every since she made that cameo on Breathe With Me, and after seeing her first meeting with Levi on Love With Me, and that little tease of what happened between them, OMG, I can only say I was beyond jittery to find out all things Starla and Levi and for them to get their HEA.
Oh dear lord, the chemistry between these two is OFF THE CHARTS!!! Those of us that read Love With Me, knew going in that it had to be to leave such an impact on stoic law enforcement officer Levi, but after reading this, I can honestly say that Dance With Me surpassed all my expectations in every. Single. Way.
We already new how amazingly talented, fantastic friend and overall kickass, Starla is, but in this story we truly got to know her, her past and her heart. Heart that raced every time that Levi came in the picture.
After that unforgettable first night together, to which Starla didn’t react very well, lol, destiny brought her back to Seattle, and practically to Levi’s lap. Not a man to deny his feelings – specially when they are as ‘once in a lifeline’ as this ones that Starla evokes -, Levi, even if cautiously, grabs this chance with both hands, and uses it to show Starla all they can be. Together.
I absolutely ADORED these two! Besides being overall fantastic on their own, together they were pure magic! And Levi… This man… Completely stole my heart!!! Yep, there’s a new KP best book boyfriend in town, and he knows how to completely lock us up. SO freaking loving, passionate and HOT! Truly all swoons and all the feels!
Kristen Proby has such a gift for creating the most mature and relatable – yes, even when the character has a celebrity background, which isn’t an easy task, lol – characters and love stories, while unraveling all these emotions and feelings from within our hearts. Dance With Me is written proof of that. So engaging from the get go, gripping and most of all, passionate and realistic! Starla and Levi will forever be on top of my KP fav couples, and that ending was PURE GOLD! No wonder With Me In Seattle started my love for all things Kristen Proby, books like this just take that already devotion to a whole new level. Can’t wait to see what more she will give us next in this universe! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Kristen Proby will have you dancing in your seat with this delicious story! Starla – pops hottest singer- needs a vacation immediately. She’s encouraged by her close friends Meredith and Jax (her choreographers) to visit Seattle for an extended stay.
That’s where Levi Crawford saunters back into her life after she tried so hard to keep him from it.
Wyatt and Jace, Levi’s brothers captured my heart, but OMG! Levi? Here it is. Just take it. This hot cop who’s willing to dance with the woman he’s falling for is an absolute, “Yes please!”
There are some surprise faces that pop up in Starla and Levi’s story that had me bouncing in my seat in excitement.
Another terrific read by Kristen Proby! I hope to see these two characters make an appearance in future books!
As per the usual with this Seattle clan, I devoured this book in a day. Could have been a sitting, but … work.
I love how Kristen Proby continues to grow our favorite Seattle family with each new release. We’ve met Levi previously in his brother Wyatt’s story.
Levi is a Seattle police detective. He has a one night stand with rockstar Starla, but can’t seem to shake her from his mind. Time passes and an unexpected rest vacation has Starla renting Natalie’s house, across the street from Wyatt, making her very convenient to Levi. He pursues what he wants, and they eventually get their HEA. But it doesn’t come without some sadness along the way.
Police detectives see some pretty gross things in their mine of work. Rock stars sometimes have done over exuberant fans that take it to an unfortunate level. When a police detective and a rock star get together, there’s bound to be some intense times.
We even get to take a quick trip to Cunningham Falls and Jenna’s beautiful treehouses. I love Kristen’s way of intertwining her book families.
Phenomenal read. Levi and Starla were great. Snippets of the extended family and even snippets of Cunningham Falls. Levi was just what Starla needed, steady, strong and so in love with her. I love the growth of both characters.