She came into my life without warning. It wasn’t love at first sight, but the more time I spent with her, I knew she was the one. Our relationship was complicated, and I knew I had my work cut out for me. I have to prove to her that she’s all I see. That no matter how the past reads, we can re-write the future.He’s the sexiest one of the group, in my personal opinion. We’re friends, and … and colleagues, well technically he’s my boss. He’s also the man that consumes my thoughts, and my desires. I have too much at stake to allow myself to jump into bed with him, but I really really want to.
One taste and I know I’ll never be the same. Cassidy can prolong this all she wants, but I know how it ends. When she’s mine.
He’s relentless, and I let him drag me under his spell. It can’t happen again, but Gavin, he’s Insistent that this is just the beginning.
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This story was amazing just simply amazing. First off I loved the setting and the characters. They all had a role to play and they played it well. I love the band mates and how they were all settling down having families and still doing the road life but they knew it was time to settle down and put the playboy days away. Gavin is the last to do this but he has never felt anything for a woman before that would make him say hell yes I need her as my wife. That is until Cassidy comes to work for the band and he is swept off his feet. He knows it is going to be hard to get her because she has seen him in action with other women and stays far away from him.
Cassidy likes Gavin and she wants more from him but she is not willing to trade in her heart for him. He is a heart breaker and she is staying clear away from him. That is until one night they have that special night and they both fall hard but Cassidy is determined to keep her heart intact so she holds Gavin at bay. But her resolve and Gavin’s determination are wearing her down thin and she just might break and be his one and only.
Y’all Gavin is going to be your new book boyfriend. He is everything we want. Sexy, gorgeous, sweet, attentive and did I say sexy? This is his and Cassidy’s book and we’ve been waiting for it. It’s everything we hoped and more. Even if you haven’t read the other books in this series you’re going to really like this.
These two are made for each other and with Insistent we get Gavin finally wearing Cassidy down. He’s wanted her, waited for her and now he’s ready to take her. The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 was because Cassidy was driving me crazy putting Gavin off. I was screaming at my kindle for her to give in. I do feel like that part was a little drug out but all in all this is a really great read. You definitely love it.
*Review by Michelle
This entire series is one of my all time favorites! Every book making me love this family of rockstars more and more, so while I was super excited to read Gavin and Cassidy’s story I was also living my life in a state of denial pretending this wasn’t the last book. In all seriousness though, Insistent is an unbelievably beautiful finale to an incredible series that left me crying happy tears.
Gavin has known Cassidy was it for him for quite some time, and as the title says he’s quite insistent on showing her just how amazing they could be together. Heart achingly sweet and oh my gooooood the swoon! Gavin is downright irresistible in his quest to show Cassidy just how deeply he loves her. While Cassidy may be doing her best to resist the pull between them even she can’t deny the love that exists there. Afraid for what could happen if anything goes wrong she lets her fear control her until finally the chemistry between them turns explosive.
Sweet, steamy, and full of beauty Insistent is yet another favorite in a long list of favorites from Kaylee Ryan for me.
So Insistent that she be his.
Oh my, Gavin. He is the epitome of this book: hot, sweet, sexy, and oh, so, Insistent. This book was Insistent that I read it in one sitting, and I absolutely agreed! What a brilliant romantic round up to a magic series of sexy rockers, and while we certainly get both Gavin’s and Cassidy’s POV, it is through their eyes that we catch up with the rest of the crew.
I also have to say that I’ve always tried hard not to judge a book by it’s cover, but damn! Check out the eyes of the hot cover model!!! That is the face of the insistent Gavin, and how Cassidy managed to maintain her convictions and her distance were beyond me, but it is what I loved about her, and made her perfect for him. While I did start to find her continuous reticence a little tedious, she is the loving daughter that every mother would be proud to have, and her shoe story broke my heart.
There is one word for Gavin that I haven’t used yet – perfect. He was perfect. And the written chemistry, especially that surrounding their first kiss was nothing short of H O T ! He knew what he wanted, and he knew they’d fit in everyway from friends, through to passionate lovers. He just needs to get Cassidy on the same page is all.
Thank you Kaylee Ryan for a gorgeous book that pulls the series ending together – perfectly. 4.5 Stars
Insistent by Kaylee Ryan is the fourth book in the Soul Serenade series and only the second one I read. It can be read as a standalone, though I am excited to go back and read the first two in the series. Each book is a story of the bandmates of Soul Serenade.
Gavin has seen his friends and bandmates fall in love. I loved Gavin. He was such a good guy with a big heart. He was caring and determined. Cassidy has worked very hard to build the life she has. Though she wants Gavin, she is worried about taking that risk. Can Gavin show her she is the one and only for him and win her over?
Gavin and Cassidy were amazing together and Gavin was such a sweetheart! I absolutely loved his character! His patience and understanding was everything. Insistent by Kaylee Ryan was such a sweet book and one I highly recommend.
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Love Gavin! Wonderful series with great characters and amazing story line.
This is my first book by Kaylee Ryan. Insistent is the 4th book in the Soul Serenade Series. This book can be read as a standalone. Gavin and Cassidy work together and Gavin is Cassidy’s boss. There is an attraction there one that Gavin wants to pursue but Cassidy feels it will jeopardize her job. Gavin has reassured her it will not. Gavin is definitely Insistent. On a road trip to St Louis Missouri, my hometown by the way, to hear an up and coming band. After a few drinks their relationship goes to a whole new level. They both give into temptation and they show each other how they really feel. Cassidy is still not convinced that her job will be ok. She can’t afford to lose her job. She takes care of her sick mother. I loved this book from beginning to end. I highly recommend this book.
I loved Gavin and Cassidy’s story!! They are drawn to each other but she keeps the walls up because she needs her job and she works for Gavin.
Cassidy has had a rough life and she needs her job so she keeps her feeling suppressed for Gavin. Gavin is so in love with Cassidy and he decides to fight for her and realize why they can be together.
All the characters are wonderful and honest in this book. The connections with the guys and girls of Soul Serenade is amazing!!
Insistent by Kaylee Ryan is book Four in the Soul Serenade series. This is the story of Cassidy and Gavin. I haven’t yet read the previous books so for me this was a standalone book. Gavin sees his follow friends/band mates getting married and he wants that too. But he wants Cassidy and tries to pursue the feeling he has but she is to guarded. Cassidy has worked hard to get where she is and has overcome a lot from her background. So she is fighting the attraction she has for Gavin and his slow seduction into her life. Lucky he has some friends to help him out.
Enjoyed their story.
5 Being Insistent Gets the Girl of His Dreams Stars!!
I’ve been waiting for Gavin’s book since Ms. Ryan announced she was giving each Soul Serenade member their own books. And the wait has been totally worth it! We got hints of Gavin and Cassidy in the previous books and I really thought I knew what was happening between them, but oh how wrong I was!
Cassidy is a young women that’s beautiful, intelligent, independent and has the weight of the world on her shoulders. She’s definitely attracted and wants Gavin with everything she has, but, she’s not willing to risk what would happen if they don’t work out. And this fear is truly tangible. I felt her every doubt on each page of this book. What I also felt was Gavin’s insistence that he would have Cassidy not only in his bed, but in his life permanently and not just as an employee of Soul Records…
“I’ve wanted her for so long, it’s almost as if it’s just a fantasy. She is my fantasy.”
I have to give Gavin credit, once he sets his mind on something, he doesn’t give up. And thanks to his brotherhood with Kacen, Tristan, Cole and their wives, he’s going to finally get his girl…but will it be forever? What I loved so much about his campaign to get Cassidy is that he could see into her soul and understood her reasons for not wanting to get involved. So when they have an opportunity to have four days to do whatever they want, they both take it, she thinks it’s going to end after those few days, Gavin however, well he’s got a different plan…I love a man with a plan!!!
And so begins the “make Cassidy understand we’re forever” campaign. I literally devoured this book. These two are perfect for each other. They literally balance each other out. The love Gavin has for this woman truly touched my heart in so many ways. There’s a empathy within Gavin that truly expanded my heart. Ms. Ryan does a wonderful job in addressing why Cassidy tries her best to ignore the draw Gavin has to her both physically and emotionally. Never let it be said that love can’t conquer all!!
While I’m sad to see this series come to an end, this is the perfect ending. We not only get a great love story, we get a true example of what family is even, if they’re not blood related. Thank you Ms. Ryan for writing a book and a series that touched me in all the best ways!
What a fantastic, well written story!! I love Gavin and Cassidy. Their connection is so strong and their love story is perfect. Gavin definitely knows what he wants and isn’t shy about going after it.
I’ll admit that I haven’t read the other books in this series and while this is a total standalone I plan to read them. The characters in this series have such a strong connection and I loved all the banter and familyness (Not a word o know lol). Gavin and Cassidy were so perfect for each other. I loved the connection that they had but also loved seeing Cassidy fight at the start of the story.
This was an overall easy read, not a ton of drama and just a great connection all the way around. I laughed, a few times I had tears and my heart melted many times while reading this story. I can’t wait to go back the the start of this series and read it from the start and see how all the other couples came to be. Also, the epilogue of this story was truly beautiful and amazing. The perfect ending to this story/series. 4 stars #2OCCJD
This book did it for me. The last book in a standalone series and it had all of the feels. If you paid attention in the other books you KNEW Cassidy was it for Gavin. It was evident from book one; however, there was nothing to lead you here until now!!! Perfect ending to the series.
Cassidy has worked with AND for the guys for a very long time, and she’s extremely responsible, great head on her shoulders, but had some personal family issues going on (unfortunately ones I can 100 percent relate to). So I get her hesitation. I truly do. Luckily Gavin is moving past that now and not taking no for an answer, but does he get what he wants in the end?? I think you may be surprised at to how this one may go .
The ending is superb. Exactly what we need. These characters are just so amazing and raw!! Loved this book. I voluntarily reviewed this book, and I implore you to one-click. It’s a must read!!
The boys of Soul Serenade are back! And more swoon-worthy than ever! This is the last book in the series, and features Gavin and Cassidy! We saw hints of what was coming in the other books, but they are finally getting their story told!
Gavin is a member of the Rock band, Soul Serenade. But things are changing for the band. The other members are getting married, and having families, settling down. And Gavin wants that, but the one he wants it with is resisting him at every turn. Gavin is that guy! He is sweet, and determined, and confident in who he is and what he wants. And like his band brothers, he is willing to put in the work to get the one that he wants.
Cassidy has had rough life, but now she has a life she can be proud of. She has a job that she loves and works hard at it. But Gavin is….unwavering. The problem is, she wants him too. She just doesn’t think she can have him, and her job too. There are so many things standing in their way, she doesn’t see any possibility for a future between them.
They guys of Soul Serenade are different from other Rockers you read about. They are typical rockers, but when they meet the one that is it for them, they are dedicated to letting her know that she is their life. Gavin is no exception. Even when things look grim, he doesn’t give up, never sways in his insistence that Cassidy is his entire purpose. His dedication to sweeping away any objections Cassidy has is awe inspiring and beautiful! This story, this entire series, was amazing, and is one of my favorite re-read series! Love these guys!
Okay so now I really can’t pick. I thought Tristan was going to be the best of the Soul Serenade crew. I mean how can you get any more swoon worthy than him right? Wrong, Gavin brought the series to a close with just as much swoon.
I absolutely loved this series of completely hot, tattooed , teddy bear rockers who love their woman and children hard. This is classic a classic Kaylee Ryan interconnected series!
Working hard to get the record company under their belts, Gavin has spent a lot of time with Cassidy. The two have feelings for each other but Cassidy is hesitant to fall for her boss. When a business trip opens them up to unbridled passion Gavin is all in but Cassidy is still on the fence. Can Gavin prove to her that he is the man for her? Or will she walk away form the best thing in her life to save her job? I enjoyed this book tremendously but in the end I am sad to see the series complete. The epilogue really shows how far the four band-mates have grown. Loved this series!!
This book was the perfect conclusion of this awesome series, I loved this series of a group of best friends and rock band and where they met these independant and strong women and they all had their own story.
I loved Gavin in all the other books and you knew there were some feelings between him and Cassidy and it was so good to finally get their story.
Cassidy had issues with the way she felt about Gavin and as she worked for the boys she didn’t ever want to put her job in jeopardy as she had a lot of responsibilities and couldn’t afford to lose her income and this is what really set the story of when will she break.
Gavin well he was a man on a mission and he just wanted to have a life like his best friends and it was so funny to see what lengths he would go to to win Cassidy’s heart.
This book was really romantic, really soft and sexy and if you looking for an easy read and just something you get lost in then this book and this series is for you. I had tears at some points, laughed in another parts it was just an overall fantastic read.
I loved this story and loved this series it is such an enjoyable read, I give 5 huge stars for this book and a great ending to this group of awesome characters.
Wonderful ending to the series!
Cassidy is the beautiful, level headed employee, determined to provide for her mother despite the cost. Unwilling to risk losing her job she turns down all of Gavin’s advances, even though he plays the starring role in all of her dreams.
Gavin is the hot rock star ready to pull out all the stops to prove to Cassidy that they are the perfect match. A match that will go the distance. But the stakes are high, will Gavin’s attempts be enough?
This is a very sweet romance. I really liked the characters and the substance to them. Gavin wasn’t just an empty headed rock star, he showed integrity and compassion that would make any girl swoon. The sexual chemistry between Cassidy and Gavin is off the charts!!
I also enjoyed catching up with characters from the other books. Their interactions and protectiveness for each other is endearing. There were a few places in the story where Cassidy’s arguments became repetitive and I found myself glossing over them to move the story along. But, it didn’t hinder my enjoyment of the book. Overall, this was an entertaining read! I’ve read the previous books in the series and can say, this was the perfect wrap up for the beloved characters!
I read an ARC of this story. My fair and honest review is voluntary.