With dreams of making it big on the country music scene, Lolly Winston leaves everything behind while attempting to write her break-out single. Although she’s only supposed to be in Alaska for the season, a case of mistaken identity leads her right into the local veterinarian’s arms. Add in a match-making mom and a rescue dog looking for his last chance at forever, and away we go. This quick, … quick, light-hearted romance from a New York Times bestselling author is sure to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart!
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Must Love Music is a charming story. It is the first book in The Alaska Sunrise Romances. Melissa Storm has a conversational writing style that draws the reader write in. The book has a nice steady pace. I quickly devoured this engaging romance. Oscar has a pregnant cat that he wants his mother to watch, but she will only do it if he agrees to another blind date. Kelly Rockwell wants Oscar to find his soul mate much to his chagrin. Lolly enters the tavern looking for Kelley and Oscar believes she means his mother, Kelly. It is a cute meet. The two are instantly taken with each other and have a good time. But Lolly is not looking for love. This is her one shot at being famous. We see Lolly struggle with the choice she needs to make between love and the man of her dreams (there must be another way). One of my favorite phrases in the book is “Home isn’t a place. It’s about how you feel.” I liked the addition of Timber, the husky rescue dog. Husky’s are warm, loving and intelligent dogs who make wonderful companions (can you tell I own a Husky) There are lovely descriptions of Anchorage (a place I would love to visit). I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the book. Must Love Music is a sweet story that will warm your heart.
Great book
Loved the book. Very real characters and great story.
Nice to enjoy a novel that makes you feel good and has dogs in it. Who could ask for more?
I don’t know whether to call this story adorable or frustrating. It was a little of both for me. Watching Oscar and Lolly fall in love with each other (and Timber) was one of the sweetest things ever. But seeing Lolly place her trust in people who seemed not to have her best interests at heart, made me want to tear my hair out by the roots. I love the sense of family this small Alaska town gives off and I especially adore the close-knit Rockwell clan.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through Hidden Gems Books.
This is anther uplifting story by Melissa Storm. I like the character of Lolly Winston. She leaves Ohio for Anchorage to help her aunt and to sign up with an agent to launch her singing career. She finds more than she ever thought she would when she learns that happiness in not a race. Throw in a cute vet and a rescue dog and this is a great story!
Must Love Music is the first installment to the all-new series by Melissa Storm, The Alaska Sunrise Romances. It is, also, the first book I have read by this author and it definitely will not be the last. I loved Lolly and Oscar’s story. It is quite a quick read and I had no problem at all reading it in no time. I am giving it five plus stars. I look forward to the next book in the series.
I received this book from the author, but was not required to write a review. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
I loved this story – Must Love Music. It is a short, clean romance with rescued huskies, great characters, country music, and a meet cute. Ms. Storm really nailed the pushy agent who spots talent and immediately sets out to change it to make this person just like every other one. A great story with an HEA. I couldn’t put it down!
I need to start by saying that I’m from Brazil and I had the opportunity to visit Alaska last year, including Anchorage, so I loved this story.
Lolly Winston wants to become a successful country singer, so she takes the chance and goes to Anchorage to take care of her sick aunt while taking the time to chase after her dream.
But she didn’t expect to meet Oscar Rockwell, a hot veterinarian, and his rescued dog, Timber, who immediately “falls in love” with her.
When things start to work out in her career, she will have to choose if she is willing to give up her love/relationship with Oscar.
I loved the story and the characters, especially Timber. I recommend the reading.
Must Love Music is a clean, contemporary romance. Both Oscar and Lolly are likable characters. He’s a vet, and she’s an aspiring country singer. They meet in a case of mistaken identity. I loved Timber, the elderly rescued sled dog. I liked the story, but would have much preferred it to be longer. There’s a sweet HEA in a very emotionally satisfying scene in the epilogue. I read this through KU.
This was a short and sweet romance between Oscar, who’s a veterinarian, and Lolly, who’s an inspiring singer. There is a mixture of fun, sweetness, a little bit of angst and surprise. As a reader you are wondering if she will pick her career or love. The author takes you on a journey to see the beauty of Alaska, the beauty of feeling. “Home isn’t a place. It’s about how you feel”, Happiness isn’t a race. It’s about standing still and beauty isn’t a face, it’s about what you know is real”. This is a feel good book and I wish it was longer so we can see more of Oscar and Lolly.
I recommend this book and this author.
With a mix up between Kelly and Kelley, this book becomes very interesting. Oscar Rockwell, a Veterinarian who has a match making Mother, meets a song writer/singer named Lolly Winston by accident. Add to this mix a senior Husky named Timber and a crazy music agent named Kelley in the setting of Anchorage which gives you a very fast paced story.
Must Love Music, The Alaskan Sunrise Romances, Book 1 by Melissa Storm
Oscar Rockwell lives in Anchorage Alaska and owns his own vet clinic. His mom has been bugging him to find the right girl for what seems like forever. She is constantly trying to send him on blind dates that never quit pan out.
Lolly Winston is temporarily living in Anchorage Alaska to take care of her aunt after her hip replacement surgery. It will give Lolly a chance to focus on her songwriting and music career. Something that she has been putting off much too often.
Lolly is to meet with the agent she found online at the local tavern about a possible record contract, but she is running late. Oscar is also supposed to meet another one his mothers’ blind dates there to. When a beautiful blond walks in he assumes it’s his date and he couldn’t be happier. When their true identities become clear, Lolly can’t help but feel that he lied to her and leaves upset. Oscar can’t get her out of his mind and ends up searching for her. When he finds her, he is able to talk her into going out with him and they hit it off. When the agent shows up and offers her a contract and way to her dreams, will she take it? Will Oscar have to say good bye to the girl that finally got his attention?
Must Love Music is such a cute read about following your dreams. Lolly wants a music career but at what expense to get it? I really felt for both characters because you could see how much it hurt them both. You want her to succeed but Oscar wants her just as badly. Sometimes it’s good to meet in the middle or sometimes we don’t get what we want, but we get what we need.
Sweet, short, enjoyable story. Lolly and Oscar were good characters, and I fell in love with Timber, the senior Greyhound.
Must Love Music by Melissa Storm was a great book. Oscar and Lilly many not have been looking for love but found everything they needed in each other. Oscar is only looking to get his overbearing mother off her back. Lilly is looking for her big break. I absolutely loved reading this book and can’t wait to read more by Melissa Storm.
I really enjoyed this story by Melissa Storm. This one is a short, heartwarming story about aspiring country singer Lolly Winston and local veterinarian Oscar Rockwell. She adds in a rescue dog, Oscar’s quirky matchmaking mother, sets it in Anchorage, Alaska and wins you over with a story you just can’t put down. I will look forward to reading more from Ms. Storm in the future.
Loved this story! Lighthearted and sweet read!
This was the first book I read by author Melissa Storm and I plan to read many more. I totally enjoyed this clean and uplifting story set in Alaska. The story is of an aspiring country music star and a local town veeterinarian. The book is a clean romance, light hearted, and a very quick read. I cannot recommend this book enough. In addition to the sweet romance, I love how the author weaves in stories of rescued cats and one very lucky sled dog. Must love cats and dogs!
What a great read! This was a fun book to read with Lolly who is so independent and Oscar who is laid back and a sweet soul. The story show how even though we have plans for our future God may have something different for us. The author gives some insight into Alaska too, that was fun to learn about at well. Such a great story I want to read it again!
Was given a free copy, no review was requested. All opinions are of my own.
What is not to like this book is a sweet romance with a hunky vet as the hero and a loveable husky as his wingman. Lolly thinks she wants stardom until she travels to Anchorage and looses her heart to both the vet and the dog. The characters are great and you can’t help but love Oscar’s mum and her meddling. I hope in future books we see more of his two brothers.
Sweet easy to read story of finding the one. Definitely predictable but a cute love story.
Somebody Like You takes place in the beautiful city of Anchorage, Alaska. If one enjoys sweet romance with fascinating characters, settings, maybe even dogs and cats, search no more. The characters are dedicated to the work they are gifted for. There is grief and conflict as well as humor and good times. The characters seem to meet by accident …
Oscar loves all kinds of animals has recently finished veterinary school, and is opening his own practice, knowing it will take time and hard work. His mother, Kelly, is continually worried about his lack of love life, and set him up with a blind date. Again.
Lolly’s great-aunt has had hip replacement surgery so Lolly came to Anchorage to be short-term, live-in help for Aunt Ann. Lolly’s dream is to be a country music writer and singer, so she is going to meet with an agent named Kelley who promises to get her ready for the big time.
Oscar and Lolly meet completely by accident while at the same place to meet different people. After all, his mother’s name is Kelly, so when she comes in looking for Kelley, he thinks … oopsie. One irritated young woman stormed out when realizing Oscar was talking with Lolly, and Lolly realizes she has been stood up by the agent. When misunderstandings are sorted out, it takes a retired sled dog called Timber to re-introduce them. Lolly, however, is clear – she isn’t staying in Alaska. She is giving her dream career a chance to get off the ground, or if it crashes, return to the Midwest. Even if she must leave Oscar behind. Even if she never “flies” at Beluga Point again.
There is a mix of personalities, and the author is adept at showing those characters well. I can almost picture Oscar giving his mom a pregnant cat to take care of, to get her attention off him. Lolly is a lovely young woman who has an overbearing agent. Even Timber has his own pup-sonality which, sadly, drives him to disappear when disagreements upset him.
The plot is interesting, showing what happens when God’s plan and our own conflict, smashing headlong into each other. The story moves at an even pace. The end is exhilarating and surprising. I highly recommend this to readers of sweet romances.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and was under no obligation to post a review.