Massive world tours. Over a hundred million albums sold. Groupies galore.Every day is a party for Viper and the guys of TBD, the biggest rock band in the world. But it all comes to a screeching halt when the lead singer walks out of the studio one day and never comes back. Ear-blistering vocals. Butchered lyrics. Fame chasers.After months of lackluster auditions, Viper, the lead guitarist and … lead guitarist and resident bad boy of the group, is ready to find solace in the bottom of a bottle. Time’s running out and the pressure’s on to find a new singer, but it isn’t until an angel walks through the door that the band’s prayers are answered.
Charismatic. Talented. Magic behind the mic. Halo is everything they’ve been looking for.
With a voice to match his stunning good looks, it isn’t long before Viper’s taking notice. But there are several reasons this is a bad idea:
1.Interpersonal relationships in the band are discouraged
2.Viper has already broken rule #1—big mistake
3.Halo is straight
Too bad Viper’s body isn’t listening to his head—at least not the one on his shoulders. But you can’t fake chemistry, not onstage and certainly not off it, and Viper and Halo? They have it in spades.
As both men try to resist the fire blazing between them, and the band is forced to reinvent themselves, it’ll be a complicated rise back to the top. But from the ashes of what was, something beautiful is born. Something better. And when the world finally sees Halo stretch his wings, they’ll discover what it’s like to fall for an angel.
BOOK ONE OF THE FALLEN ANGEL SERIES
A ROCK ROMANCE
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Halo!
Halo and Viper were a force to be reckon with. After reading Trent’s story and then coming into TBD and the fall out on their side was completely different. I really didn’t want to like Viper because I love Trent but Halo brought out the softer, more protective side of Viper that makes you love him too. Plus how Viper loves his mom is the absolute best. I cannot wait to continue on in this series!
Omg!! This unputdownable! I absolutely loved this story from the first page until the last. These two……whoaaaaaa so much sexual tension and so much chemistry! Yummo!
Highly recommended.
Fair warning, this book is SMOKING HOT!!!
Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine are exceptional at writing sizzling chemistry, and when they throw together two hot rockers with different sexual persuasions, the sparks are absolutely blinding.
While some may be disappointed that this story has no real peak moment, the slow burn between the enigmatic, predatory Viper and the gifted, almost-virginal Halo is mesmerising and I could not put this story down.
Such richly crafted characters that you can not only see in your mind but I could feel in their contact, I’m just loving the build of this series and though the drama is yet to truly unfold and it’s a little obvious where it’s coming from, it takes nothing away from how well this has been written, and I’m dying to see it through!
I am not the biggest fan of rockstar books but when I read a review about this book where it said that the book reminded her a little about Logan and Tate from her Temptation series I knew I needed to read it! I loved Logan and Tate and If Viper and Halo were even just close to being as amazing as them it is a must read!
Thank god I read it! I loved this book and i was so happy that it wasn’t so focused on the fame part as I was nervous about and I loved the forbidden feel I got when I read it. Like they or especially Viper knew he did something that he shouldn’t do but he did it anyway because he just didn’t give a fuck.
Viper was a bad boy through and through. He did what he wanted, didn’t give a fuck what people thought about him and he had some dark corners in him you only got glimpses of in this book but I am hoping we will see more of in the next couple of books. But at the same time, he always got a sweet side when he was around Halo (or as much as a sweet side as a rockstar can have)
Halo is a different story all around. He is the sweet guy maybe even a little naive. All he cares about is playing music and don’t think that much about fame. But when he is around Viper there comes out a naughty side and I am crazy about it.
The chemistry between these two guys is lighting up the pages! With just one look between them, I can already feel the temperature rising in my living room. They are so hot both of them it should be illegal but put them together and you are just waiting around for the explosion.
I loved that this book didn’t end on a major cliffhanger but it still ends in an interesting way so that I need to know what happens next and I can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
So if you love rockstar books, with some hot M/M romance in it that will make you blush and have you sitting fanning your self because you get all hot and bothered this is your book.
Love this book and this series. These authors are an automatic purchase for me. They never disappoint either individually or together. XOXO
REVIEW: 4.5 STARS
“It was a strange sensation to feel so aware of your body and yet be so unsure of it at the same time.”
After reading Ella Frank’s most recent Confessions series, I knew I had to add her to my permanent list of authors to read. I loved her flow and the beauty in her words. She gave me a deep and healthy love story told almost effortlessly. Well, I have now added this duo to my list. Brooke and Ella together are the epitome of SEAMLESS storytelling! Absolutely seamless. I heard two voices. I felt two hearts falling for each other. I definitely enjoyed this first book in the series!!
“Confidence. Halo had it in spades. and hell if that didn’t make him even more tempting.”
Their rhythm….their beat was so cohesive and sexy. They vibed off each other and I couldn’t help but feel the sexual tension pour off Viper and Halo. While we know Halo is straight, the reactions were not what I would have naturally assumed, and I am so thankful for that. I loved the way this story was told, because it really made me think along a different trajectory, which piqued my interest even more. The curiosity and the reality of their feelings they felt made me feel all the butterflies. I smiled throughout 99% of the book. Don’t worry, that 1% was me knowing it was ending in mere pages. HA! The situations were understandable – written to be relatable. The emotions were palpable, and I felt all the feelings right along with Viper and Halo. The story was very engaging and I was completely enamored. I just couldn’t get enough of them!! I wanted MORE!!
(NOT) First of all – but holy cow: HOT! Woah. The intensity, the desire, it was spilling off the pages and I could definitely tell Viper was very predatory in nature when it came to Halo. His demeanor mixed with Halo’s personality: explosive. So.Very. Hot. I seriously smiled through the whole book. I enjoyed this world Ella and Brooke built and I want to permanently reside in it!
I do know that I want more background and explanations for a few things, but I am hoping we get more of that with the second and third book. After reading this book, I am excited for what this story holds and the titles of the next two books, Viper and Angel, obviously give me some insight on what I will be seeing here soon. I do know that I can see Viper’s world changing, just as he changed Halo’s – and I welcome that stumble in his step. I am *stoked* for more!! I want sooo much more from this duo and I’m in it for the long haul. I’ll take all three books, but feel like I want (or need) more than that. (pretty please with sugar on top??)
“You made me nervous that night. I was so confused about you.”
~BEE
I don’t know how much more of this goodness I can take. I don’t know what depths these authors go to to create these mind blowing and endlessly unforgettable stories, but I fall harder for every set of characters. Halo was a story that I had to read. Not because it was written by spectacular authors. Not because this genre is one of my very favourites. No, it was because Viper and Halo spoke to me in their very own sensual, raw and hold nothing back language. It was like they had special entry into my mind, heart and fantasies.
Halo is book one in the Fallen Angel series by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine. One of the most perfect pair to ever grace the literary world. Their stories are always energetic, with just the right amount of humour, intensity, passion, manliness and incredible depth. There is no skimming over the dramatic, nor is there a lack of complexity or edginess. Each character has these larger than life personalities, which compliment and enhances each quality that they possess. Halo was perfect in every way. Not knowing what he wanted, but going for it nonetheless. Viper was a force that would not be denied, and had Halo in his sights right from the beginning. Being on this journey with them is one I will cherish, the memories treasured, the feelings Halo and Viper caused to burst from me immeasurable. Reading Halo was total literary bliss. So unforgettable, I am worried I won’t ever feel this feeling so completely. Who am I kidding, Ella and Brooke will just go above and beyond once more with the next chapter in the Fallen Angel series. 5 stars.
Fallen Angel is the new rockstar series and Halo is book one for the Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine writing duo. Halo burned up my kindle! Whew! I really enjoyed this one!
Halo comes to audition for a rock band he has been in awe of for ages. When he meets Viper-the band’s lead guitarist, the world as he knows it has changed. Viper makes him feel things he never thought he would. To question his very being, he is all confused for sure. He can’t get Viper out of his head though! This is a simmering slow burn and I love it!
Viper is a seasoned rock god. Party is his middle name. When he encounters Halo-a straight man-he is flummoxed! He knows he wants…no he needs to get closer to Halo. He’s never felt like this before. He can not let this pass….
This is book one and it lays all the ground work for the series. We get to know all the band members as well as delving into what makes Viper and Halo tick. The writing is perfect-not to wordy-not to flowery or hard core. All the guys seem to be pretty grounded characters and I liked that. I immediately took to Halo and Viper as a couple. Their chemistry just oozes from the page-that’s why Halo is second guessing what he thought he knew about himself. Viper is kind of a bad boy and Halo is drawn like a moth to a flame! Yes Viper scares the crap out of him, but I thing Halo scares Viper too.
I am looking forward to seeing how these two progress as a couple! With Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine at the helm-you know it’s gonna be good!!
Halo is the first in a three-part rock series by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine.
Halo tries out for the new lead singer position for the band TBD after their old one literally took off into thin air. Not only is Halo extremely talented and a hit with the rest of the guys, but the band’s lead guitarist, Viper, has every intention of trying him out.
Classic Ella and Brooke—well written, sexy as hell, funny, and leaves you wanting more.
Immediately, I thought of the cat and mouse play by Logan trying to get his Tate. Looking forward to the next!
From the moment that Ms.Blaine and Ms.Frank announced Halo I’ve been fangirling ever since! This duo continues to knock it out of the park with their stories. From start to finish Halo and Viper’s journey had me glued to my Kindle! It was every bit unique and blushworthy. I couldn’t get enough of the characters and the writing kept grabbing at my heart with every page turn.
This was a Rockin’ read and I absolutely loved it! If you haven’t read books by these two ladies before you are missing out my fellow book lover! As soon as I finished Halo I had a book hangover and I can’t wait to see what happens next! I’m so excited for the next book Viper!! (
As soon as I heard the dynamic duo was writing a M/M Rockstar book, I knew I had to read Halo as soon as possible!!
And, wow, what a start! I was immediately drawn into Viper and Halo’s orbit. Their attraction, their connection to each other and the music was intense and amazing.
I adored Viper’s “realness” about his attraction to Halo from the very first—and that while he recognized there was something simmering between Halo and himself, he really didn’t push the boundaries of their connection . . . well, didn’t push hard, anyway.
Halo needed to wrap his head around the fact he was the new lead singer to TBD. A huge band with an even larger fan base. And accept the fact that he was attracted to another man for the first time. Neither was easy to do . . .
I really enjoyed the slow burn to their relationship. As stated, Viper didn’t push things too far, too fast with Halo. I was nice to see their connection grow stronger as they got to know each other.
I really liked the dynamic with the rest of the band too. And their willingness to try something new.
But that’s something that also took me a bit by surprise. That there was such willingness to make some big, huge changes. By Halo and the band. Without much argument. Relatively easy acceptance. Very little discussion.
I’m hoping that there will be more depth with the subsequent books in this Fallen Angel series. There’s great promise for a fantastic romance between Viper and Halo and I’m anxious to see how things play out.
O.M.G. There no words.
This book was freaking amazing and I was blown away by the authors’ ability to craft this book. I absolutely love this subgenre of m/m romance. But this story was amazing and esp since one of the lead characters are like, alpha to the extreme? Yowza baby! I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read Viper.
There is little I like more than rock music. Just like there isn’t anything better than a Brooke & Ella M/M book. These two things together are epic in the making. With a skill that is hard to match, these two authors set the stage (see what I did there lol) for a really smoking hot time.
There were a few parts that felt more like they were just doing build up in this book, but overall it checked every box for me. They have me hooked on this story, and I’m ready for more. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next one. Love it, ladies!
I need a cigarette and a shot of whiskey after reading this
I made the mistake of starting this book before bedtime and ended up finishing at 2 am because I could not put it down. I thoroughly enjoyed it and can’t wait for the next chapters to be released. As soon as I finished, I had to go back and reread A Little Bit Like Desire by Brooke Blaine where Trent Knox and TBD are introduced. That made for another late night!
Some don’t like Viper and can’t connect with him. Well, I’ve got a thing for bad boys and I loved him. I also enjoyed the other band members and look forward to seeing few of those in books.
If you don’t like cliffhangers, you might want to wait until all three books are out because while the ending is not technically a cliffhanger, it’s just the barest of HFNs. There’s a lot left to explore…thus the two upcoming books.
I am floored! I am blown away! I’m a rockstar junkie and this fabulous combo of authors have given me my fix. I will be riding this high for some time! Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine are each powerhouse writers but put them together and you have pure unadulterated magic. Hot, pulse pounding, passionate magic. This book has most definitely made it to not only my number one rockstar romance but my number one book of all time! I loved both Viper and Halo so much. Viper’s sultry swagger and brutal honesty have me falling head over heels in love and especially lust. The first moment he lets it fully shine had me drooling on my kindle and wishing so much that I was Halo at that moment. I love the nickname of”Angel” that Viper gives Halo. It is such a fun and lust inducing journey to see the side of him that leads to a fallen angel. This was one of those books where I was torn between wanting to see what happens next to not wanting to reach the end because then it would be over. But I felt good at the end still because their story is far from over and I will be counting the seconds, minutes, hours and days until I get to dive into the next installment with Viper! Absolutely amazing job, ladies! I’m sure it will just get better from here on out.
Hot holy smokes what a great book this was. I am screaming that this is a must read. If you have ever read an Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine book you already know that they never disappoint and this book is much the same.
Halo is an up and coming musician who auditions to become the lead singer of the band TBD who has just lost their lead singer, so Halo already knows that he has huge shoes to fill. What he was not expecting was Viper. From the beginning the sexual chemistry for these two are totally off the charts and the scenes only leave you fanning yourself. What you also get is a great story where both of these characters learn a lot about themselves and each other. While their story is smoking hot the story is very sweet and I can’t wait for book 2. What a great way to start off another great series.
If you need a little bit of love in your life right now this is definitely the book for you to read.
BTW that cover is the most perfect cover that I have ever seen.
Brooke and Ella once again great job and I can’t wait for book 2…
I was happily surprised by the unexpected way this story went.
After the lead singer left the famous rock band TBD the remaining members have to find a new singer who can fill in the empty place. That’s easier said than done and after six months they are a bit desperate. Until Halo arrives for an audition, and all members are impressed.
Viper is defined as the bad boy of the band. He is the only one who thinks inviting Halo to the band will bring trouble, because some parts of his body think Halo is much too tempting.
Halo is more the angel boy than anything else, very talented and not only with a beautiful voice.
A story about creating music, with band members and their dedication, also about primal lust, sexual tension, attraction, seduction, hungry eyes, tempting lips, inches and inches of temptation and how they use all that energy to make the most beautiful songs.
To see Viper and Halo behind instruments was hot as hell, both very tempting on and off stage. Every move they made was with thick tension. This was all described in such a vivid way I stopped breathing now and then.
I loved the high level of sensuality and the build up of tension. The whole story was written in a smoothly, comfortable way with a steady pace. It had captivating content and wonderful scenery.
This story is the start of a series and I don’t wanna miss a thing!
Read and reviewed for Diverse Reader
I really don’t read enough rock-star romance stories and I don’t know why LOL Almost every time I read one I am super happy with the world the author has created, especially if they make that world realistic and relatable (as much as that world can be relatable to me).
Okay, so Halo is not only the beginning of Viper and Halo’s journey but also the beginning of the band’s journey. Yeah yeah yeah, it ends in a cliffhanger but #duh, if you expected something different than clearly this is your first rodeo with these ladies. And it’s not really a cliffhanger where you’re all, WTAF, it’s just a … pause (I love using that word as an alternative). That being said …. get ready for a sizzling, crackling, slow burn that will have your girlie parts tingling! Seriously … extra panties are necessary …
I’m sure you read the part of the blurb that states 3. Halo is straight … let the tension begin! Clearly Viper does not like that memo 😉 and it makes for a glorious string of sexual tension between them that sparks right off the pages. GLORIOUS, I say! I’m gonna need book 2 STAT!
One of my favorite things about reading and reviewing books is finding new to me authors. I was in the market for a new read, and when this Rockstar romance popped up. I saw it was not only a rockstar romance but had an age gap trope and M/M, I knew I had to give it a chance. M/M love stories I think are some of the hardest to write, and in Halo by Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine, they deliver tenfold.
Halo is charming with a boy next door personality. He’s the kind of guy that you don’t care if you’re his girlfriend or his best friend, but you know that you need to be a part of his life. Viper is everything a rock ‘n’ roll bad boy is supposed to be and then some. His crass, no bullshit attitude had me both loving and hating him. Then there was the undeniable chemistry between Halo and Viper. The building of it was so strong that I swear sexual tension was oozing off the pages. Halo and Vipers love story sucked me into their world and left me needing more.
Since this was not a HEA but an HFN we will have to wait for the next installment of this story which comes out at the end of March, and I for one cannot wait. I’ve added Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine to my must-read authors list, and I encourage you to do the same.
Do I want to admit how close I came to skipping over this book? Oh, why not, because I almost did. Worst mistake I would have ever made! Should I also admit that Viper and Halo almost made my Kindle melt from the chemistry between these two characters, I most certainly will! Because holy….man! These two characters are hot together. When Ella Frank and Brooke Blaine come together, this is what happens. I totally loved this book, devoured it! My only complaint is that now I have to wait for book 2, but it’ll be so worth it! If you haven’t read this book yet, what are you waiting for!! Do it!