A secret affair with your teenage celebrity crush? Yes, please!
Music journalist Cassy Evans believes her career is made when she snags an exclusive interview with rock singer Frankie Blade.
Once a superstar of the generation, Frankie has been a recluse since a freak motorcycle incident sent his own career into a tailspin seven years ago. Now that he’s returned to claim back his crown, Cassy … to claim back his crown, Cassy hopes to kill two birds with one stone—secure her magazine a top spot in the rankings and meet with the man of her adolescent dreams.
A dinner invitation isn’t what she expects to get out of this interview, but the chemistry between them is undeniable.
With paparazzi watching Frankie’s every move as the two jump into a stormy relationship, Cassy risks her professional reputation and her privacy—and possibly her heart—to be with the biggest rock star on the planet. But is Frankie worth it? Is he the humble man she thinks he is or is he just that good at hiding his demons?
Final Serenade is the first installment in “The Encore” series. Cassy and Frankie’s story concludes in One Last Verse.
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So I will start by saying for some reason I am not a huge fan of Rockstar romances. But this book grabbed my attention after the first page and held it as I read Cassy and Frankie’s story. Falling for the recluse rocker and rooting for his passion for the journalistic who catches his eye. Loved how smoothly this book flowed and wrapped you into a world that secrets and broken promises can end the budding relationship of two broken souls. I can not wait to start the next book.
OMG this story takes rockstar romance to a different level. In some ways it feels like it makes it one dimensional to call it that. The story has so many layers and is written so beautifully. I fell into the telling and couldn’t stop reading.
This story is told from the point of view of our heroine Cassy. I love her. She is a unique character. So different from anyone I have read recently. She really knows herself and stays true to it. Her hidden #fangirling when she meets Frankie is awesome. She has a quick whit and appears to fit in the music business, writing about it in a ethical but true way.
Frankie, hot rockstar, trying to return to the music world after a near fatal accident years before. His pursuit of Cassy is awesome. Wink! He’s no dummy and definitely recognizes a good thing.
You get a book filled with the band, family, career, and all kinds of emotions.
This author does an amazing job transporting you into this story. It ends on a cliffhanger, not one that leaves you an emotional wreck but definitely needing to read more. SOOO GOOD! Happy Reading Everyone!
I have loved N. N. Britt’s writing since I read her first book and with each new one she continues to blow me away. I adore her & her style!
Final Serenade is an edgy rockstar romance that hooks you from the very first page. The connection between Cassy and Frankie was felt the moment they met, like them meeting was suppose to happen – it was fate and so natural. This book captivates you and keeps you wanting more. And talk about that cliffhanger, man oh man! I’m going to need that second book like now!
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
Holy cliffhanger, Batman! Oh, my gods, I need the next installment of this series pronto! This book was just magnetic. I was pulled into this story instantly and it would not let me go.
I was totally captivated by the storytelling. I really meshed with the author’s writing style. The story’s flow was perfect and reading the story just felt like breathing. It was so effortless and genuine.
I was so impressed with the characters. Both the main characters, Cassy and Frankie, were drafted brilliantly. They were both complex with oodles of depth. There was a natural progression of character growth throughout this book and I can only expect more of it in the next book. Even though this is a rockstar romance and some parts of the story can seem far-fetched for the average Joe, I really found both characters to be very down to earth and realistic. Cassy and Frankie had distinct personalities that really felt authentic. I also fell in love with all of the secondary characters in the story. They really add even more depth to the story.
I really loved this romance, I really did. There was just this undeniable spark between Cassy and Frankie from the instant that they met. They kept running into each other, almost as if they were fated. The chemistry that they share is so natural and so freaking hot. They really loved to scorch up the pages. Their relationship really did feel like kismet.
The plot of this story is one that I have to applaud because I was so engrossed in this story. I was like an addict while reading this. I couldn’t get enough. Needless to say, I shied away from some adulting to keep on reading this book. It really was the perfect mix of drama, emotions, and intrigue.
Overall, this is an edgy rockstar romance that will keep you wanting more. I don’t know how I will survive until the conclusion comes out next month because it won’t be easy. I was very impressed with this book and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
Can you imagine getting to interview with your teenage fantasy? Well Cassy does with Frankie Blade for Rewired a magazine that she works for but not only that Frankie asked to see her again. As well as they get along it can never be public because Frankie is a survivor of a horrible accident and the lead singer trying to come back after seven years and Cassy is a reporter. This book takes you through all the highs and lows of the music business and how they each feel comfortable enough to expose themselves to each other. It seems like bliss until something happens that could threaten Cassy’s good feeling forever.
What a cliffhanger!
Frankie is a broken man and his demons bleed through the pages. His pain brings me to tears. The angst is real. And Cassy is the exception in the chaos that is his life.
Cassy never expected that this man would come barging into her life, changing everything. Especially her long time celebrity crush of all people. She’s struggling hard to fight the insecurities she harbors.
This story had wrapped itself around me and I’m dying for the conclusion!
One of my favorite things is to be introduced to the work of a new, very talented author and N.N. Britt really showed me what she had to offer when I read her debut novel, Rapture. I’m a huge sucker for great rocker romances, especially when it’s written by someone who knows how to grab your attention and hold on tight. She definitely did that with Rapture and does it once more in this one.
That being said, of course I had to start reading her latest book, Last Serenade, on day one of its release! I’ve had all her future books marked as ‘TBR’ on my lists…how can I resist? It has taken me a few days read and then review this, life has stolen so much of my time this week! How dare it!!!
Now for the good stuff! Cassy Evans, wise beyond her years, is part of a well respected publication-a small team of music journalists and photographers who have earned a stellar reputation for their integrity in everything they present. Her multitasking career doesn’t leave room for much else, but she lives for the excitement of the music world she loves, where no 2 days or nights are ever the same. Events to cover, music and artists from new, noteworthy discoveries to the superstars already at the top of their game. What could be better than that?
Special opportunities such as interviewing one of the worlds sexist men, who’s bands posters adorned your walls as a teen, don’t come along every day. Cassy’s idol has been underground for years after a life altering accident and not one photo, word or musical note has been seen or heard from him since.
Frankie Blade, lead singer of one of rock’s most successful and iconic bands, is coming back out into the world he knows best, put on hold after 7 challenging years. Finally reuniting with his Grammy award winning band and Cassy would love to be the one to get that sizzling hot story.
Serendipitously, their paths begin crossing…crazy how it happens. Then, lord have mercy, Cassy gets the shock of her life when Frankie, in all his stunning, irresistible glory, wants…… HER????
Yikes, this book was such a seductive, sexy tease with some mysterious, tantalizing layers hovering just below the surface. I couldn’t get enough of it… more, more, more is what I need this very minute, but sadly, I must wait!
N.N. Britt has mentioned in her author info of her real life experiences in the wild and unpredictable music industry and it shows in her writing that it’s a world she knows well. You feel like you’re in Cassy’s head as she struggles with her feelings while trying to maintain her professional image. Frankie’s pain is right there to see, his persona as a major talent for so many years collides with vulnerability after so much time out of the spotlight and his dark undertones are warring for dominance at the same time. The tense atmosphere between Frankie, Dante- lead guitarist and even Cassy is a suspenseful combustion waiting to happen and I want a front row seat when it does. Topping it all off was that ending I thought was headed somewhere else… holy wow, what a twisty cliffhanger with a shock to the senses that tested my poor, poor bleeding heart!
Time will not pass quickly enough for this impatient Booklover to see what happens next in One Last Verse. N.N. Britt has certainly gained a new fan in me and I can’t wait to read whatever comes along in the future from her!
Rockstar heaven! This author gives us such beautiful words that paints a picture of these spectacular characters, their struggles, triumphs and heartbreak in a way that leaves no room to guess as to who they are. It’s all right there in Ms. Britt’s outstanding storytelling and character development. Her words wrap around my heart and make me tingle! This story of an aging rock god and his second coming after a horrific accident and the rock and roll journalist that catches his eye is nothing short of excellent. Frankie aka Frank needs something normal in his life after decades of living the sex, drugs and rock n roll life. His new reality dictates that he find a different way to live. Enter Cassy, the journalist that makes her living finding the scoop and reporting to fans of the artists. It’s a conflict for her to entertain a relationship with this rock god but what woman could pass up the opportunity to live out her teen rock god wet fantasies? Not this smart gal. It’s Frankie Blade! These two magnificent characters are on opposite sides and it’s a struggle to keep their relationship hidden but Cassy career depends on it. Oh, this is one hot couple! Heart throbbing sexiness and toe curling romance! But as these two become more involved it’s becomes harder to maintain their secrecy. Especially from Cassy ‘s co-worker, Levi and her teen brother, Ashton. Both are terrific characters. I love the growth of Ashton from knucklehead waster to competent intern of Levi and Cassy’s publication, Rewired. The secondary characters are fantastic even the shady ones. Yes, I’m calling out band mate Dante. I would love a story about him. The sex-on-a-stick guitar god! The ending was an OMG cliffhanger that left me with a few tears and wanting more of this fabulous story. Can’t wait for the next installment! Rock god love! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by N.N. Britt; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
NN Britt never disappoints with her words. She created so wonderful story that I found myself lost in the pages. She took me to a zone where it was just me and the main characters. It was like I was sitting in the front row and experiencing the whole story on my own. My heart was beating to the rhythm of this story.
I don’t want to write about the plot because you just have to read this to experience how amazing Frank and Cassy are. One thing you should know is that their relationship blossomed perfectly.
Highly recommend this!
N.N. Britt has done it. She’s left me wanting more! I can’t wait to finish Cassy and Frankie have some of the best chemistry I’ve ever read. I love that she has woven some of her own knowledge and experience into Cassy. It makes her real and relatable.
HOLY COW!!!!! What did I just get myself into! This book was so intense, and captivating and amazing! How can I even go on with my life not having book 2 right away!
I was hooked and couldn’t put this down. The characters, the story line, the drama and suspense had me unable to stop reading and now I have to wait to see what is going to happen to Frankie and Cassy.
There are not enough words to describe how much I loved this book and you will definitely want to get your hands on it ASAP!
By Alisa
4 Stars!
Having read Ms.Britt’s work before I couldn’t wait for the Encore books to be released! Once I started it I had to read all of it. I loved how this first book pulled me in and I didn’t want to turn away from it. I enjoyed Final Serenade!
From the emotions that got to me to the moments that made me blush and grin, This first book in Cassy and Frankie’s journey was one of a kind! I really liked how these two were brought together and getting to dig a bit deeper with them.
These two characters had me feeling all kinds of different things throughout reading! I need to find out what happens next in their story! I so enjoyed what music brought to this book as well.
With Final Serenade, Ms.Britt created such an awesome read! I’m already counting down the days until One Last Verse releases! I can’t wait for more of these characters!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
This is my first book by this author and it won’t be my last, fantastic story.
OK fair warning this ends on a huge cliffhanger but luckily we don’t have long to wait for the next installment. I love bookas set in the music world and this one had me hooked from the start. Cassie and Frankie are two very complex and likeable characters and their love story captivated me. I loved the concept of the story it’s not typical of this genre. We get to see alot of what happens in the background which made it interesting. The chemistry between the two is palpable, you can feel the sizzle on the pages when they are together. Although the pace and timeline is quite fast it still felt natural, if your a believer in fate or that your one is out there you’ll appreciate this one.
N.N. Britt’s music knowledge brought an interesting layer to the story. I loved Frank and Cassy’s story and can’t wait to read the next book. There is a maturity to Cassy and a confidence to Frank that was really nice to read. It made me feel like they were ready for each other. Neither one of them took anything for granted. Definitely sexy moments! I could picture the book in my head as I was reading it which I LOVE. Great book
This is the 1st novel in a new duet and what an amazing introduction this story is. Cassey is a music journalist who gets the chance of a lifetime when she gets to interview her idols. Frankie is the lead singer of “Hall Affinity”, and the band is having a reunion show after 7 years. This is a beautifully written flawless tale which is emotional, with explosive chemistry and love. I was captivated throughout this riveting tale and I cannot wait for #2. I recommend this for all readers.
What a beautiful build up to an amazing romance read. This is only the second book I have read by the author and it still amaze me how she can create characters that just mixes well together like fine wine. Casey and Frankie shouldn’t work but with the build up of the storyline and the chemistry that sizzles this newest release was journey worth reading. I can’t wait to see wha5 happens next after the jaw dropping ending.
After reading Adrenaline 1999 a short story about Frankie Blade’s life before Cassy! I was excited to read Final Serenade about Cassy and Frankie journey and l absolutely loved them together! Then we got to that last chapter and N.N. Britt is good for cliffhanger’s and this was a good one or not? May cannot come soon enough l need part2 One Last Verse in my life like now!
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N.N. Britt sempre me faz sentir. Seus livros são emocionantes e Final Serenade não é diferente.
Eu preciso gostar dos personagens, e Cassy e Frank me conquistaram.
A autora cria pessoas fortes e com personalidades interessantes.
Final Serenade tem uma história intrigante. O final nos deixa querendo mais.
Final Serenade é um dos melhores que li este ano até agora.
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N.N. Britt always makes me feel. Her books are emotional and Final Serenade isn’t different.
I need to like the characters, and Cassy and Frank won me over.
The author creates strong people with interesting personalities.
Final Serenade has an intriguing story. The end leave us wanting more.
Final Serenade is one of the best I’ve read this year so far.
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Final Serenade is the 1st book in The Encore duet and I was captivated from the start. This author knows how to craft a story that will have you lost in the pages and this was no exception.The main characters Frankie and Cassy were well developed, complex characters who were both likable and relatable. I loved the spark between them from the moment they met and I enjoyed seeing how their relationship blossomed. The secondary characters were excellent additions and added great depth to the story.
This novel will take you on an emotional roller-coaster ride and it was angsty, passionate, and heart-breaking yet you will not be able to put it down. And then we get that cliff-hanger ending that will have you anxious for the next book. I absolutely loved this novel and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of rockstar romance.