A rare moment of weakness.A burning desire impossible to deny.Forbidden words I should never have spoken…Seven years ago, I confessed my darkest secret to my brother’s girlfriend. When she broke up with him and walked out of our lives, she took my secret with her.But, with my band set to go on tour around the world, I have a problem. I need a nanny for my autistic daughter. And unfortunately, … for my autistic daughter. And unfortunately, Viola Starr, my brother’s ex, is the perfect fit.
Now, there is no escaping her. Or our past.
Especially when my brother seems determined to win her back.
Five months and she’ll be out of my life again.
Five months of ignoring lingering, heated glances.
The fire she draws out of me. The way she loves my daughter.
Five months… And my world is about to come crashing down around me.
Part one of this sexy single dad, rock star, nanny duet.
Duet Reading Order
Love to Hate Her (#1)
Hate to Love Him (#2)
Other books in this series: Reckless Love
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Young love takes a rocky turn as two brothers vie for the same girl, with one brother keeping his love hidden while using thoughts of her to set them on the road to rock star fame. Years apart sees the brothers and their bandmates enjoying the riches of fame while she’s lost her job and had her money stolen by a drug-addicted mother who has more nefarious plans on the horizon. When a new rock tour and a little girl’s autism requires special accommodations though, the girl who got away returns and sees both brothers struggling with their feelings for her in a rocky romance that will leave readers hanging in anticipation for the next installment.
Jasper Diamond, his brother Gus, and their friends were once inseparable from the kindhearted and sunny Viola Starr. They were all closer than close, but for Jasper and Gus their feelings were even more intense…and complicated. For Jasper she was a bit of brightness in an existence that was cold. She brought him joy with just a smile and she quickly became the inspiration for every word he wrote and every lyric to come. An unforgettable kiss is all he got from her though as he stepped aside to let his brother claim her…a decision he’s regretted every moment since. To keep his feelings at bay though he turned cold towards her and it fueled years of anger and harsh words between them until she’d had enough of Gus cheating on her and walked away with the truth about Jasper’s feelings whispering in her ear. With their band ready to hit the road after a four year absence, Jasper’s going to need all the help he can get with caring for his autistic daughter while continuing to bring the house down, which brings Viola back into their world. His feelings for her never went away and seeing her with his daughter has him wanting her all the more. Seeing her around Gus though has him still holding back, as it’s clear that Gus wants to reclaim her, which brings out harsh words once again in interactions full of sexual tension. The more time they spend together though the more they start sharing and the closer they become before their interactions turn combustible in erotically-charged scenes that had me blushing. With Gus pleading his case, and with Viola’s friend making him question Viola’s responses to him, readers will be left on edge by the turn of the final page and waiting with bated breath to see where life takes these two. Jasper’s a delicious hero, a young man with a creative side but without the self-assertiveness of his brother. He’s not as bold or brash as Gus, but is more solid with a big heart. His daughter’s autism brings out an even more caring side, a side that sees him doing all he can to make her happy, safe, and secure. The scenes involving this father/daughter, along with Viola, were heartwarming to see and had a familial vibe where she fit in beautifully. Jasper truly cares for his brother but it became harder and harder to keep Viola at arm’s length and with his sexy words and deeds there were plenty of tempting interactions that led them down an unexpected path that I was cheering for every step of the way.
Viola Starr had a rocky childhood with the best moments revolving around Gus and Jasper Diamond. They and their bandmates made her feel like a part of something, gave her a sense of family lacking in her real life. Though she was drawn to Jasper early on it was Gus who swept her off her feet with his charm and sexually-charged attention. Theirs was a rocky romance though as he was a chronic cheater which ultimately had her walking away…even more confused courtesy of Jasper’s final words to her. Seven years later, while their lives are going great, hers has almost hit bottom with the loss of her job and her money which leaves her no choice but to accept Jasper’s job offer. While she’s ready for his coldness she’s caught off guard by the obvious love he has for his daughter which endears him to her even as he tries to push her away. Her feelings for him are complex and conflicting, but she clearly wants him and as the story progresses they grow closer to each other. Her feelings for Gus though are clear as his love of the ladies is as strong as ever, but that doesn’t stop him from flirting with her at every turn, causing friction between her and Jasper and it ends this story on a note of uncertainty. Viola’s a likable heroine, a tough woman with a kind heart who rolls with everything life throws at her. She may be full of confusion when it comes to matters of the heart, but in her scenes with Jasper’s daughter she exuded confidence courtesy of the vivid depiction of autism and the techniques used in dealing with it. Seeing the two of them together projected a sense of family, a promise of what could be if she and Jasper would just embrace their more than obvious attraction, and it warmed my heart to see them together.
Jasper and Viola sizzled with a connection teeming with sexual tension along with emotions being laid bare, particularly from Jasper during his introspective moments. The push/pull between these two sometimes frustrated me, but it held me captive too in a romance that I rooted for with every turn of the page. Sweet, sexy, and sizzling made up the bulk of this decadently delightful tale that’s just beginning. Surrounding this likable main couple was an equally entertaining cast of secondary characters, some who I liked and some who had nefarious plans just hinted at. When it came to the band itself readers got to see a sexy group of guys, brotherly in their interactions and showing a softer side around Jasper’s daughter. Of them all it’s Gus who shines brightest with his larger than life demeanor and brash attitude, and though I sometimes wanted to punch him I still find myself intrigued by him and look forward to meeting the one woman who can finally claim him completely. On a whole this was a satisfying read with a delicious hero with a hidden heart of gold and a strong-willed heroine who’s his perfect match. The romantic foundation laid here is a sizzling one just picking up steam and I look forward to where fate takes this couple next which has me counting down the days until the next installment in this rockstar duet!
I cannot believe that this is the first book I have read from this author! I was hooked from the start and could not put this book down! Wonderfully written, great storyline and some excellent and steamy scenes. Cannot wait to read another fro. J. Saman!
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From their first kiss at age fourteen a bond was forged between them, one that had Jasper thinking things could only get better from there…. but they didn’t. Vi wound up falling head over heels for his brother Gus, and he lost his chance, and it completely crushed him. He thought that kiss would lead them somewhere, not push them apart. So he poured his heart into his music, and pushed his love for her far away.
Seven years have now passed since they last saw one another, and a lot has changed since then. Their band is better than ever, he’s a single dad now, but there’s one thing that is still the same… his love for Vi. He has tried to push all feelings about her away, tried to busy himself with other things, but she is always there stealing his thoughts.
And now she is about to start stealing his attention again too. When his brother mentioned she’d be the perfect nanny for his daughter he had serious reservations about giving her the chance, but once his daughter meets her it’s evident Gus is right. But the real question is can he survive five months on a tour bus with her, and keep his feelings hidden?
Love to Hate Her is one of those stories that will seep into your soul and control your every thought and feeling. At times it’s if you can literally feel the turmoil boiling within these characters, they claim to hate one another, but it’s evident that’s not the truth at all. Watching Jasper fight his feelings, and push her away with his words was torturous, my heart broke over and over for him. I loved the interactions between him and his daughter, the tenderness he showed her was sweet and endearing. I really hope things work out in his favor in the next installment because this hero desperately needs a little happy in his life. I absolutely loved every single second I spent reading this one, the words were touching and passionate, and the characters were so easy to love!! Highly recommend this one, it’s pages hold a story certain to squeeze your heart in all the right places!
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I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to get “into” this book because Rock Star romances are probably one of my least favorite genres. Maybe it is the writing of J. Saman regardless of the genre but I immediately fell in love with this story from the first few words. Never before have I found myself getting so quickly into a female character but I just seemed to emphasize with her wants and feelings from the beginning. Unrequited love is something so real for many women since we were taught from birth to let the man take the lead and hide your feelings until asked. Throw into the mix Jasper Diamond, Sexy Rock God extraordinaire and you have two people who want each other but can’t seemed to find a way to express their feelings. Jasper poured all his love and feelings he could not say to Viola into the words of his music. For Viola, she choose to wall herself off from anything related to the Wild Minds and tried to find a life without “her boys”. When Jasper needs a nanny to tour with his band and care for his adorable autistic daughter, he leaves the search to his “people. Unbeknownst to him (and Viola), his brother Gus who once had a relationship with Viola sets her up for the job. Did Gus get her the job in hopes of rekindling their relationship? Will Jasper continue to keep his true feelings for Viola secret? How will Viola handle being back between the two brothers, one she loved once and one she has always loved. Can Viola and Jasper ever get to the point where they can become a family and embrace the little girl they both love with all their heart? There is cliffhanger that leaves you gasping to start Book 2, Hate to Love Him where hopefully we can find if they get their HEA.
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Jasper and Viola’s story. This is part one of a duet, while it’s not exactly a cliffhanger, it does leave wanting to know the rest of the story. I usually wait until all book are out before starting part of a story, but I took a risk with J. Saman. On one hand I loved how V & J transitioned from dislike to getting caught up with each other. I love how V knows what she wants and won’t take less then she deserves. Ady’s character is well written. If you know ASD, you will agree that the author did her research. My favorite part is how Ady is described as not disabled, but just her brain is wired differently. This is how we explained to my family member when they were diagnosed! Eagerly awaiting the second half of this duet!
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This is the second book in the Wild Love series but it is part one of the duet. A single Dad, rock star, who is set to go on your and needs a nanny for his autistic daughter. The perfect person for the job is his brother’s ex, Viola. What happens when Viola finds herself with both brothers wanting her attentions? What an amazing story, it will pull you in and make you feel like you are a part of it. This story will not allow you to put it down easily until you have reached the end of the book, keep in mind this will not be the end of the story as this is only part one. What amazing characters that have a past, possibly a present but can they find a forever future? I cannot wait for part two to find out! Enjoy!
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Loved it!!! Two brothers, one girl. These three grew up together. Jasper gave Vi her first kiss and has always had a thing for her, but his brother Gus was the one to date her. As Gus starts living his rockstar life Vi walks away. Now years later Jasper needs a nanny for his daughter and Vi needs a job. Not knowing the job was for Jasper she accepts. Can these three survive the road together? Will Jasper’s heart finally admit what it wants? This book grabbed me and now I need the next to hopefully get the HEA I want!
This is the first book I have read by J. Saman, and the first in the Wild Minds Duet series. I love this rock star romance! Great characters, chemistry, angst, compelling reading. Looking forward to reading book two.
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I love J. Saman’s writing. So when the opportunity to read this story early was presented to me I absolutely jumped at the chance. She always manages to hook you from the very beginning. And can we talk about feels? Because this story really brought up so many emotions from their past, their current situations and how they were reunited you are completely captured by the story and of course now I ABSOLUTELY need the next book. Ms. Saman you have hooked me again and have left me completely invested in this world and wanting more. Definitely a must read!
Love to Hater her by J. Saman is the first book in the Wild Minds duet. We meet Jasper, Viola, Gus and Jasper’s daughter, who is just adorable. Jasper is a single dad in need of a nanny for his autistic daughter and unfortunately, Viola seems to be the best fit. Even if she is his brother’s ex and he has feelings for her. Nothing can go wrong, right?
Jasper has always wanted Vi, but she choose Gus. Then her heart was broken and she left, but Jasper needs her now. Trying to protect his heart, Jasper was cold towards her and now she will be in constant contact with him and his daughter. What does it mean? But Gus wants her back too. Oh, my heart! The feels, the angst and the slow burn kept me reading and not wanting it to end. And then that ending left me wanting more! I can’t wait for the next book!
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I was so engaged from the very beginning with the well written storyline and characters that were so well developed that I read this book in one sitting!
Just wow! 5-beautiful stars! I highly recommend this book.
I loved the characters of Jasper and Viola. They proved from the very start they were meant to be together. There was no chemistry between Viola and the other brother, but damn, sparks flew off the page whenever Viola and Jasper came in contact with one another.
The story follows Jasper as he prepares to go on tour, BUT he needs a nanny for his special needs daughter. Lo and behold, the perfect candidate just happens to be Viola, his brother’s ex and also the one he claimed loved for. Years have passed since that proclamation, the trio has grown up, but the attraction between Viola and Jasper is hot as ever. Big question is, who will Viola pick?????
This book will suck you in from the beginning and not let go. The storyline and dialogue ran smoothly with hopes that the story would never end, but sadly, it did. I would recommend this read to everyone seeking a beautifully written romance. You will not be disappointed
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Rock and a hard place.
First off. I can’t tell you how good this book is. Deliciously angsty.
Jasper has a special needs three year old daughter. And he’s about to go on a five month world tour. He needs help. He doesn’t need (but he seriously does) Viola Starr. His first kiss, his one true love he hasn’t seen in seven years.
He wrote a whole album for her.
Only, she was his twin Gus’ girlfriend.
Viola was with Gus before the band hit it big. Once they did, she ended things with Gus (all that cheating). Now, after being destitute, she has to take this job with Jasper and Ady. They both need her something desperate.
All the feels and all the complicated emotions.
A million reasons to go.
One to stay.
Highly recommend.
Ends on a major cliffhanger.
OMG! Love the story so far to the point that I want to be friends with these people. I almost feel like I am! Because this is book one in a two book series there is a cliff hanger. Which I’ll be honest I am not a fan of but because I love JS so much I was willing to read it and I’m hooked now. Part of my frustration is the cliff hanger and part is just the story and how good it is and how good it is and how good JS writes it! I can’t wait to read book two!!
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Fair warning does end when things are starting to get good. Once I started it I couldn’t out it down. This is a bit of a love triangle. Jasper reveals a secret to Viola right after she broke up with his twin brother and walked out of their lives. Seven years later he his in desperate need of a nanny and she is back into their lives. For years Jasper has been hiding his feelings for her and now she is back and he realizes they are still there and stronger than ever, but he thinks she is still in love with his brother. This story is one big emotional rollercoaster as these two fight there feelings, there is a lot of miscommunications that leaves them each doubting what’s going on, a jealous friend who is stirring the pot and it left me with a lot of questions that I hope will be answered when the second part comes out.
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J. Saman is a new to me author and I am HOOKED. Love to Hate Her completely sucked me in. The overall plot of this book was what piqued my interest. Single father, Rockstar, someone from his past. I needed to know more.
What I didn’t expect was the emotional rollercoaster that I was about to start when I jumped into this book. Jasper and Viola have a history going back to their childhood. They were each other’s first kiss. Viola was the light to Jasper’s dark. His muse. The girl he could never have, because she was dating his twin brother.
Flash forward seven years and Jasper and his band are about to embark on a world tour after 4 years. Jasper has become a father and is need of a nanny who can help his baby girl. It just so happens that Viola is the best one for the job. I loved the tension between Jas and Vi, yet they are completely drawn to each other. Viola’s relationship and ever-growing bond with Adalyn is beautiful. I love Adalyn, she is so sweet and adorable. There is a hot and cold situation going between Jasper and Viola. They both know they shouldn’t be together, but they can’t avoid the connection.
Love to Hate Her is full of great banter, chemistry, and angst! It does end on a cliffhanger and I can’t wait to see what is next for these two and their relationship.
Love to Hate Her is a MUST READ and one of my TOP READS of 2020.
WOW!! I was not expecting this book at all!! I am completely blown away by how much I loved this book!! Duets are some of my favorites to read and I am not disappointed at all!! Love to Hate Her is my newest favorite Single Dad story!! I cannot wait for the next book!!! FIVE STARS!!
What a rollercoaster! I’ve felt everything reading the first book of the Wild Minds Duet. The angst had me turning the pages and wanting more. Jasper and Viola have stayed with me since I’ve read them, AND THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO. J. Saman’s writing is exceptional and I loved being immersed in the Wild Minds. I can’t wait for the second book and for the brother’s story.
A MUST READ FOR ROCK STAR ROMANCE LOVERS