—. You can’t hide the cracks under the spotlight .—Dusk. Leader of The Underdogs. Destined for greatness. Lives in the now.Abe. AKA Lolly. Iridescent. Unicorn.All Dusk wants out of life is for his band to become world famous. He also wants to have a lot of fun along the way. And to get his rocks off. When he wants something, he goes for it, consequences be damned.So when he sees a gorgeous … goes for it, consequences be damned.
So when he sees a gorgeous pink-haired guy who is the human equivalent of tattooed cotton candy, he can’t help but have a taste. But it’s when Lolly ends up on their tour bus that Dusk knows their meeting was destiny.
Abe is the kind of guy who goes with the flow. He was hitchhiking anyway, so why not spend the week with a hot piece of rocker beefcake, getting smothered by his sexy long hair? And why not play the part of the supportive cutie while he’s at it? It’s not like he’d be sticking around for long anyway.
All plans hit a wall when photos of Abe and Dusk emerge online, suddenly pushing the band into the spotlight. To take advantage of the sudden popularity, the band offers Abe money for staying.
Which means money for being in a fake relationship with Dusk.
Which isn’t even fake.
Or is it?
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Themes: rock band, alternative lifestyles, tattoos, bisexuality, commitment, instalove, abandonment issues, fame, outing, coming out, life on tour
Genre: Contemporary M/M Rocker Romance
Heat level: Scorching hot, explicit scenes
Length: ~52,000 words (Can be read as standalone, HEA)
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Manic Pixie Dream Boy
Gay Rockstar Romance (The Underdogs, Book 1)
By: K.A. Merikan
Narrated by: Tyler Kent
I am a huge fan of rockstar romance novels and K.A. Merikan does not disappoint with this unique and original story. The story is well written with interesting storylines that grabbed my attention right from the start and captivated it for the entire book. The characters are likable and full of personality, they are easy to relate to and connect with too. The Underdogs are an up and coming rock band, they have been touring and playing at different venues trying to expand their audience. Dusk Hill is the lead singer of the band, his fellow bandmates are his brother Dawn, his best friends Mage and Sid, they are traveling from venue to venue in an old bus. Needing food they make a pitstop and that is where Dusk sees him, the one who took his breath away, a dreamy, pink haired, lollipop licking, beauty and he had to have him. The two hit it off right away, you could even say they fell for each other, they soon realized they needed to get out of there and rushed out and away from the place. Dusk names his new friend Lolly and welcomes him to stay on the bus until he gets to his next destination. I loved those two together, the chemistry between them is smoking hot. These are two strong characters, Lolly has a colorful personality, there was a little bit of a mystery about him and it was great to learn more about him. Dusk is focused on maintaining an image and hoping that the band makes it big, the band is trying to maintain an image but when Dusk and Lolly are caught in a compromising position and a photo is leaked it changes everything. I loved how everything plays out in this book, there is never a dull moment in this exciting, fast paced and cleverly plotted story. There is plenty of drama, a touch of angst, heartfelt emotions and a smoking hot romance. K.A Merikan, thank you for another awesome story.
And for the terrific narration, Tyler Kent is a talented narrator and voice artist. He did a great job bringing these characters to life, giving each character their own voice and personality, making it easy to follow along and tell who is who. His portrayal of the characters was spot on, he took each role and made it his own and sounded believable in every role he played. He set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and projected them into his performance. He is an entertaining storyteller and a pleasure to listen to. Thank you for this great listen.
Thank you #GRR
The first book in The Underdog trilogy, Manic Pixie Dream Boy was a fun and fast paced ride with free spirited rockers and artists. Dusk and Abe are absolutely perfect for each other, but they have their own issues and internal hang-ups that they have to conquer first before they can settle into a relationship. I enjoyed Dusk and Abe’s personalities so much – they are wild and carefree with an edge which makes them fascinating. The story has some angst, but the angst is solved and the ending is happy and sweet. I loved this book and though the audiobook, which is narrated by Tyler Kent, was well done and really good. Tyler performed the book with flair, and I was so absorbed into the story that I finished it within one day.