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 delivers the perfect blend of sweet and sexy that is sure to dance away with your heart….
Dance With Me is the 12th book in the With Me In Seattle Series, but can be read and enjoyed as a standalone novel. Dance With Me follows the story of Starla & Levi. On the outside, Starla appears to have it all: the perfect job, the money and notoriety that comes with being famous. But, on the inside, Stara is a mess. She’s worked hard for the life that she has, but has pushed herself to the breaking point in order to forget the ghosts of her past. She’s beyond exhausted and burnt out. So, when her doctor advises her to take some time off, it couldn’t have come at a better time. The one thing she didn’t plan on was the sexy Levi coming back into her life….
Dance With Me had me hooked from the very first page. The prologue perfectly sets up the chemistry between Stara and Levi and will leave you aching for more. Levi is the alpha who’s got not only a sweet side, but a heart of gold. He sees the potential that he could have with Starla and isn’t about to let her walk away. But, Starla isn’t going to make things easy for Levi. She’s got plenty of reasons as to why they can’t/won’t work. But, if anyone can break down Starla’s walls, it’s Levi. The road to happily ever after for these two isn’t without it’s ups and downs. Their story is filled with mystery and intrigue that will leave you on the edge of your seat as well as some wonderful chemistry and scorching good times.
All in all, Dance With Me was a lot of fun to read and I had the best time getting swept up in Levi and Starla’s story. These two characters just had an ease about them that just pulled you and made you want to devour their story. Dance With Me had just the right mix of angst, drama, mystery and sexiness. I loved catching up with our friends from previous stories and seeing how their stories intertwined.
Dance With Me is a terrific addition to the With Me In Seattle Series and I look forward to seeing what this author has in store for us next.
Oh my stars! Kristen Proby has grabbed hold of my heart strings and tied me up in knots. Dance With Me is absolutely breathtaking.
Starla is even more amazing than I expected. After a terrible unorthodox upbringing, she became a strong independent woman who isn’t afraid to say what she wants. I loved her from the start.
Levi had me fanning myself from the prologue and had me swooning the whole time. He is sweet, protective and all kinds of HOT!
I loved that we got to see some of our favorite characters from the other books in this series as well the Big Sky Series. I couldn’t put this one down as I couldn’t wait to see what or who would pop up next! Dance with me kept me on the edge of my seat and I loved every second of it!
We have seen dribs and drabs of Starla and Levi up to this point.
Starla is busy living the dream on stage, keeping herself on the go constantly. Her best friends are in Seattle though, so she manages to pop in once and a while to see Mer and Jax. When her tour is over and she needs some real R&R she decides to spend it close to them. She was not counting on Levi finding his way to her again.
Levi loves it in the city, being a police office doesn’t leave him much time for anything else. Most of that is his doing though. He has been in a rut since his night with Starla, trying to decide what he really wants in life. Wondering where he went wrong.
When he discovers she is in town amd for a while, he decides to see where their chemistry will take them. He just needs to convince her to do the same. Before long we get to see Levi’s alpha protective side.
Another great read in the With Me in Seattle Series.
***Advanced copy provided in exchange for an honest review. ***
Starla spent an amazing night with Levi but left as quickly as she could. Starla is always on tour and thought it would be better for everyone if they left things alone. Levi was devastated by her leaving and never calling. When she takes a forced vacation, will their be a second chance?
Starla and Levi are relationship goals! This story was intriguing from the get go. Starla suffering from exhaustion. Levi a cop in Seattle. A not one night, one night stand. Love, friendship and heartbreak. I loved this story from start to finish!
Holy hotness! Levi is a sexy, bossy alpha and Starla is a little bit broken after losing her fiancé. Overall, a relatively light, easy read with a bit of mystery and suspense to keep it interesting. The super hot chemistry doesn’t hurt either!
I voluntarily offered to review this book with no obligations and my opinions are honest!
It was a great book !
It was only supposed to be an one night stand.
But that night left an impression on both of them.
Starla need to take a break to rest her voice.
She was working herself to exhaustion.
Levi never forgot that night w/ Starla
Now that she is close at hand, he won’t let this chance pass by.
Loved the characters + the storytelling !
It has all the ingredients that you need for a great book!
I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Dance with Me is the twelfth book in one of my my favorite series, With Me In Seattle By Kristen Proby. I can’t believe it’s the twelfth. I sadly got behind and need to read the last three. They have been waiting to be read on my iPad since their releases and they will be read soon. I am so mad at myself for doing that to them! Anyway, back to Dance with Me.
It starts out with a bang. Literally. Then the ghosting happens. Starla doesn’t have regrets but she does feel guilt. It’s been five years since she was with someone and that last someone was her fiancé. The one she lost almost five years ago. So she walked away from the sexiest cop ever when she left Seattle to continue her tour. And now, she was back and he wants answers.
Levi enjoyed their night together. More than enjoyed actually so when he hadn’t heard back from Starla, he was hurt. He wants to know what happened. And when he finds out she is in Seattle, staying at their friends’ place he goes straight over. And those feelings of happiness and lust hit once again. This time though he wants to take it slow. He wants to get to know the beautiful woman with sass and grace. He wants to make sure she knows this isn’t just a fling. But, can she handle that? She is only there for three months. Then what?
Awe! These two are so cute. They are also sexy, funny, and sweet. Levi is protective, hot, and doesn’t hide his feelings. Starla is down to earth, guarded, and beautiful inside and out. I enjoyed the slow burn of their story. Also the suspense of what they are going through. This isn’t just a love story. There is some trouble happening that needs to be done with.
Overall…it was a sexy, fun, suspenseful, and beautiful ride. I loved the characters. The storyline. The writing. It was also fun to catch up with past characters! This group is something special. It was also fantastic that they characters are in their thirties and forties!
Quotes:
“Where are we going?”
He sighs and stares at me in frustration. “Can’t a man surprise you just a little? I’m sweeping you off your feet here. Go get dressed.”
“Thanks.” I grin at him and almost melt into a puddle when he winks at me before walking away.
“Do you have a crush on Luke?”
“Don’t you have a crush on Luke?” I counter as we walk down to the Nirvana exhibit. “He’s ridiculously handsome.”
“I’m going to have to kill him,” Levi mutters, making me laugh.
“Jesus, you’re beautiful.”
“And you’re overdressed.”
This is one of the best series there is. Kristen Proby did not disappoint with this addiction to the Seattle series. I love Starla and and Levi. It was great to read when the female left the male wondering, normally it’s the other way around. But to watch the two grow their relationship and protect each other whenever needed was great, their support for each other when they had difficult times was great. I read this book in a few hours because I could not put it down. Kristen Proby has always made you want more in this series and this is no different. I highly recommend this book and if you havent read the others in this series i would recommend all, you don’t have to ready them but it will not be a disappointment.
Words can’t describe how much I love reading this book by Kristen Proby. The love of Levi and Starla was amazing. After their time apart as well as being brought back together made appreciate their love and need for one another. It’s amazing how Kristen put characters together with love laughter and being supportive as a family. I definitely recommend this book.
I have been such a fan of this series since I first started reading again, and I was so glad for this next installment after taking a break from it. I was so excited to see what happened between Levi and Starla and Kristen did not disappoint! I really liked how she was able to highlight Starla’s past and while she was really successful, in the end she was really unhappy with her life. Of course I was a huge fan of Levi, especially after Starla’s crazed fan starts to escalate and he takes action immediately, regardless of the lack of titles between the two of them. I of course loved the suspense throughout the storyline and the flow of it was perfect in which I didn’t feel like I missed anything but it still kept me guessing. In the end, I was totally thrown by the end and who the crazed fan/stalker really was! I can’t wait to see who is next in this series – I can’t get enough!!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Proby has a gift for getting under your skin. In the midst of a smile, there will be tears. For every teardrop that fell, my soul rejoiced. As I frolicked in the rain that poured out of two broken hearts, I was captivated by the ray of hope that forcibly found it’s way in. Dance With Me has a rhythm all it’s own. The beat is subtle, the emotions are turbulent, but the lyrics are ones we can all relate to. Levi and Starla begin the dance, but it’s the heart that choreographs every step.
I have to say I was excited for Dance With Me and I couldn’t wait to be back with the gang from Seattle and Ms Proby did not disappoint it felt like it was only yesterday that I had read book 11, I felt like I was home visiting family and friends and I loved meeting the new characters of Levi and Starla as well as bumping into a few old favourites from previous books but that being said you really don’t need to read previous books to enjoy this entertaining read.
Levi is a detective in the Seattle Police Department and he is a Crawford through and through, a man that protects what’s his as well as being loyal and kind to the family and friends he surrounds himself with. His job is very important to him and a relationship has never been on the cards for him well that was until he meets a famous singer called Starla…….
Starla’s last partner hurt her so badly she feels love is not in her future but when she ends up spending a lot of time with the hot detective because she has a stalker her feelings start to change…..
Starla may be a star but she is vulnerable and she needs a man to but her first and watch out for her could Levi be that man. This book ticked all my boxes, it’s steamy and passionate, it has characters I loved and I loved the quick visit to Cunnngham Falls and catching up with the residents there. This author has managed to tie so many books together all within the perfect stand-alone read. Can’t wait to see where we are taken next.
5 Star Review of Dance With Me (With Me In Seattle #12) by Kristen Proby
I know most will find this hard to believe, but this is the first book I have read by Kristen Proby.
What a way to be introduced to this author. Although book 12, I had no trouble reading this book and loved it. This is Starla and Levi’s story and Ms.Proby held me captive from the first to the last page.
Levi, a police detective has a one night stand with Starla who he is unable to forget. When fate plays a hand and they meet again, Levi decides to pursue her. Forces seem to want to keep them apart but as they persevere their relationship grows until they get the happily ever after that they so deserve. However to get that HEA there is a great deal of drama, angst and danger that they have to face.
I loved how protective Levi is, not just with his woman but with those around him, a true alpha hero who ticked all the boxes for me. I loved that this was not only a sweet, romantic story but that Ms.Proby built the suspense throughout. It certainly made for an entertaining read.
This may be my first book from Kristen Proby but it most assuredly will not be my last.
Everyone needs a person to dance all their dances with!
4,5 stars.
I love this series since Come Away With Me, when I fell in love with Luke, Nat and this author. Ever since, I can’t get enough of them and I always want more.
In this book, Starla (we’ve heard about her first in Rock With Me) and Levi Crawford (we met him in Stay With Me). Starla is a rock star and, for that, she is extremely famous, which can be both amazing for her career, but also dangerous for her life. Levi is a cop in Seatlle and has been for ages.
Since their first encounter, their chemistry is off the charts. But feeling such a great sadness and grief in the past, Starla is extra cautious.
When their paths cross again, though, they can’t deny the intensity of their feelings and as the days go by, they start getting closer and closer. Specially when dreading threats against Starla start to become more frequent and more real.
As usual by this author, the hero was hot, sexy, protective, totally an alpha and a romantic at heart. The heroine was sassy, independent, hard worker, devoted to her career and longing for a man to sweep her off her feet (even if she doesn’t know that).
Some of the dialogues were a little off and forced for me, and I wish they discussed more about their future, I wanted to know more about what they plan on doing, but I really liked this book.
It was sexy, funny, sweet and a great read to relax and enjoy!
And the bonus: We get to see almost the whole clan from With Me In Seattle series and even some from (Love Under The) Big Sky series. I loved seeing them again and that only made me miss them more!
It doesn’t matter if I read book one, book five or in this case, book twelve, reading a book in the With Me In Seattle is cathartic. You start the story and it’s like coming home and catching up with old friends as you get to meet the new couple in this familial series. Because if you’ve read this whole series, you know that the Montgomerys welcomes everyone and you’re family once you’ve crossed path with one of them. Hence why I love this series so much.
Dance With Me has one of my favorite character types, Levi Crawford is a cop! Can we say ABC? Alpha. Badge. Control. Levi is all alpha and protective, especially regarding those he loves. The sexy man carries that badge with so much honor and pride…and when it comes to the bedroom, he takes over. He’s in control regarding pleasure. But, Levi doesn’t dance alone. Starla, who is a famous singer, was really easy to love and relate to. She’s strong, independent, but she is also down to earth. I loved how perfectly paired her and Levi were. I loved how Ms. Proby added the challenges of their career as well as their personality clashes. I loved how they both stood firm in their beliefs as well as supporting one another.
Overall, With Me In Seattle is one of my all time series favorite. Every story is refreshing, sexy and funny. Dance With Me actually has a little dose of everything which made me love it more. There’s even a little suspense, which I’m not going to tell you. You’ll have to read it for yourself and find out.
Speechless!! Kristen Proby once again has knocked it out of the park!
I have been dreaming of her writing another story with some romantic suspense in it since Easy with You was released and my wish has came true! I was so hooked into this story, not only does it have the typical Kristen Proby love story, but had this darker suspense in it that had me obsessed.
Levi is so alpha and fiercely protective of Starla. It’s so HOT
“Even when I want to yell in frustration, I love you so much, I ache with it.” Levi
I can’t even say enough good things about this one. Of course, loved being back in Seattle.
Can I just say how fun it is to see all of the characters from Kristen’s past books come back and how they have grown? Love, love love
Another for Kristen Proby and her Dance with Me!
I need a bit of Levi.
These Crawford brothers just keep getting better and better. I think Levi is the best of the Crawford Brothers. I luv how protective he is and will do anything to help anyone. He’s also very sexy God this guy is bossy strong and a police officer who doesn’t like a sexy cop right. He is one of the best police officer around and luvd his job he doesn’t know anything else it’s what he has alway done. But now his job isn’t the only thing on her mind. There’s a sexy singer Starla that he can’t get out of his mind. After sharing an evening of passion with her and then not hearing a thing after he never thought he would get to be near her again. Until she was back in Seattle on a break. Now he wasn’t going to let her go he couldn’t of been the only one who felt something that night.
Starla is brilliant. This woman works her backside off. She is famous singer and has been working none stop for years. It’s just a cycle that she is used to know she doesn’t know any different. After go in through a horrible time with her last partner she never thought she could let anyone else into her life like that again until Levi Crawford. There night together made her see she could try and feel something but it scared the crap out of her.
I have to say Levi and Starla are amazing together. No matter what happens between them they make things work. There so sexy together to wow there smoking hot. The sexual chemistry between was so hot. Levi is a strong alpha guy and Starla needs someone to to take care of her and Levi is that guy. Levi can be a lil overbearing at time but he has his reasons someone is treating his woman and he will do anything to protect what’s his no matter what.
This book is amazing. There isn’t a book that I haven’t liked from this author. No matter what she does I luv. I’ve been looking forward to this book since the last book in this series. I knew something hot had happened between them and knew a lil about both characters so I was looking forward to there book. There story was so good it has everything in it. I luvd the drama and the sexiness of the story. I’m dying to know if there will be more to this series. It’s one of my all time favourites so I’m really hoping there will.
Dance With Me is the newest installment of Kristen Proby’s With Me in Seattle series and OH MY GOODNESS is it a good one! The sexy scenes just jump off the page from the beginning and don’t stop till the end! Starla, she’s just Starla a super, mega, pop star who is still trying to overcome the loss of her fiance 5 years ago. When Starla is forced to take a vacation she decides to spend her time in Seattle with her “family” Jax and Meredith. Starla quickly finds herself back in the presence of Levi Crawford, a man she spent a super sexy night with several months earlier. Levi Crawford is the super sexy Seattle cop who falls head over heels from the moment he meets her. When he is ghosted by Starla he finds himself very emotionally drained. Levi’s heart truly knows Starla is the one for him. As they reconnect both Levi and Starla realize that they must face professional challenges in order to have their HEA. Will they do it? Gotta read it to find out. Most every couple from the the previous With Me and Big Sky books make an appearance in some form. So wonderful to see where they all are in their lives. Luke and Nat are there the most because Starla is living in Nat’s house and Starla is a superstar like Luke and can relate to the challenges before her. It’s not a With Me book without a famous GNO!! If you love big family saga series and super sexy ALPHA males who love and protect their women, then you will love Dance With Me by Krisen Proby. I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review. 5*****
The “With Me In Seattle” will forever be one of my favorite series. The style of each book is different from the previous. Some are easy to read and sweet, while some are edge of your seat page turners. Dance With Me is an absolute edge of your seat page turner!
The story is about Starla (first mentioned in the book Rock With Me) and Levi (introduced as Wyatt’s brother in the book Stay With Me). They have history together and circumstances have brought them together again.
Starla is ordered to rest by her doctor after a series of health concerns. So, she goes where her heart takes her…to Seattle to be with Meredith and Jax…the only family she knows. She spends time with the gang (I LOVE getting caught up with all their lives) and is learning to relax and rest. Enter Levi… her one night stand from her not too distant past. Levi seems intent on being a presence in her life. Starla has to learn to let go of her many past demons so she can love again. All while trying to figure out who is sending her death threats.
Dance With Me does not contain a lot of “romantic angst,” but there is criminal angst, some of it quite graphic as Levi is a cop considering a position in the homicide division. I absolutely LOVED the mystery of trying to figure out “Who done it.” It’s not always who you think……