As lead singer of Indigo Road, I had it all: fame, fortune, and all the sex a man could ever want. My fall from the top was anything but graceful, and I lost everything, including my self-respect.Stepping back into the spotlight would prove a challenge. A challenge I was more than ready for, until she happened—Wynne Benfield. She was the whole package: brains, beauty and talent. She was also … forbidden.
But I am Sander James. I don’t play by the rules . . . I make them.
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I loved Sander and Wynne’s story! I got pulled in from the first page and wanted more when I got to the last page. This book totally “rocked my socks off”!! Highly recommend for all those who love the rocker genre!
Once in a while you read a book that leaves you wondering how it made you feel , Million Dollar Musician is that book for me. This book is amazing and beautifully written and I would recommend it as it’s a 10 star read. Sander and Wynne’s story is heartbreaking but so worth the journey to see them get their HEA.
When I first started reading this new book, I felt like I already knew this story or had read it before. Maybe some parts of it were pieces of another story?? Well, I do read ALOT of books so, color me confused!
Whatever the case, I kept on reading, found it hard to put down and then just enjoyed the hell out of it. I binged the Meltdown series in its entirety a while back so this one sounded like another book by R.B. Hilliard that would be right up my music loving alley. It was!
Another sexy, jaded rockstar with a disreputable past, getting sober and staying that way, trying to be a better man, Sander James. Wynne Benfield, a younger, very talented female contestant on the musical competition TV show he’s mentoring has completely captured his attention and vice versa.
Sander is still sober after 2 years of hard work but now a new temptation has him addicted again and her name is Wynne. Will Sander be able to control how he feels about her and stay objective with the other contestants in the show? Tame those sparks, they could turn into fireworks and then the cat would be out of the bag.
There’s backstage backstabbing in play but who is behind it and who can be trusted as the web gets woven tighter and becomes more complicated?
A twisted tale with jealousy, revenge, greed and past mistakes that won’t stay where they belong makes for a very exciting story. Add into that some hot, steamy romance and you’ve got a story you’ll want to continue since the ending was a HFN with hints of more to come. No, not a cliffhanger but I sure hope there’s another chapter or three to Wynne and Sanders story! More, more, more, if you please!!!!
There is something to say about a writer’s talent that makes you root for a character you previously disliked.
Chaz is my favorite Meltdown book; that storyline was intense,raw, gripping, and so much more. Needless to say I spent a majority of that book with strong feelings of dislike towards Sander. When all was revealed in that book and he sought Olivia to apologize then turn to rehab I felt like he deserved more.
I remember when RB told her book club that she was going to be writing Sander’s story next, I was so excited bc I felt like he really did deserve redemption and happiness. When she released the first chapters in Christmas with a Rock Star the pace of the book was great and it left you wanting more. Reading the rest of the story after the long journey that RB went through to get it completed made it even better. I love Wynne’s character she’s naive, strong, stubborn, and real. I loved that during the aftermath RB made her seem wishy washy about her feelings for Sander and her dream, I feel like that would be the normal response that most people would question everything. I also liked that she really made Sander work at making everything right. The scene with Olivia and her finally having that much needed conversation was one of my favorites. It should the dynamics between women and how we generally are rooting for each other even when the other person may have a past with someone close to us. As for Sander, I loved watching him figure out love and fight tooth and nail for it. For me that made everything between them sweeter.
My only critique was that because she released the mini glimpse at Christmas that part of the book, could have used some more filler to add more to the full release like a deeper glimpse at their time in Aspen because it kinda messed with the flow of the book just a bit for me. Other than that I got everything I wanted out of this long anticipated book; a glimpse at my favorite meltdown couple and a happy ending for Sander.
-Forever a Meltie
This was another amazing read by R.B. I honestly felt that Wynne and Sander were perfect for each other. I was finally glad to see Sander get his happily ever after especially with everything he went through in his past. This book was filled with so much drama but it kept you on your toes until the very end. There were times where I felt Wynne misjudged a lot of the situations and some of the things that were said. But I was glad when you finally figured out what was truly going on. I honestly wish I could give this book more than just 5 stars it deserves way more than that. I can’t wait to see what R.B has in stored for us next!
Another winner for RB Hilliard!
This book was a great read. I loved how the author incorporated other characters from some of her other books into this one (do not need to have read the other books before this one…but you should because they are awesome 😉 )
Wynne and Sander have a great chemistry that can’t be denied. But when there becomes issues will they be able to wade through the mucky mess and find their way together?
This was a great read!!
Loved the Million Dollar Musician! Sander and Wynn’s story is sexy, fun, and full of emotion and adventure! If you love the Rocker Genre, you need this read!
I always love reading books from this author and this one doesn’t disappoint Million Dollar Musician will have you staying up to read it to the end. i love the way she captures your mind and heart with her characters. She takes you on a journey where you actually feel the characters and are with them during all the twists and turns ups and downs throughout the book talking to the characters turning the pages and reading til the end just so you can see where she is going to take you. Sanders had me pretty much hating him at first he seemed to be the true rock star type that makes you want to yell at Wynne saying don’t do it. find someone better but then he proves that his heart is true and that hes so worth the million dollar musician title. Wynne is at the beginning of her music journey with so much talent and even more heart. if you loved the Meltdown series you will love this book even more. this is a true must read
My feelings for Sander started out harsh but dang it if that man didn’t grow on me! I loved the story line! Also loved getting to see characters from other series and how it all came together was beautiful! My old *small* issue was I wanted more of them falling in love and the first 30% of the book felt very rushed! I think it would have played better to see more details of them meeting and falling in love in flash backs after the show ended. BUT with that said, I truly loved this book and cant wait to read more!!!
If you read the Meltdown series then you may remember the train wreck that is Sander James. If you haven’t read them, then get to It!! This newest book by the wonderful RB Hilliard brings you Sander “all grown up” and the sweet and innocent aspiring musician who steals his heart. MDM will take you on an emotional rollercoaster that will have you loving Sander one minute and hating him the next. Are you up to the challenge?
One of the rare authors that I will read and love every word she gives me.
Million Dollar Musician does have references to the Meltdown series. If you don’t want some spoilers from that series, read it first. Otherwise, this can be a standalone.
Sander is a complicated man and Wynne is simple, straight forward. They are opposites that go together with a bang. From the first page, there is no time to pace yourself as you are immediately pulled in on a nonstop ride with them both. There isn’t a moment you will want to willingly put this down. I didn’t.
A million stars for a great story, a new rocker sexy standalone book by an amazingly talented author! Highly recommend!
Million Dollar Musician was soooooo good it has to be my favorite by R.B Hilliard which is saying something because I love everything that the author writes . Let me just say the hero at first isn’t so likable the things he does just no no but of course I fell for him half way through and got to really understand him and why he was the way that he is . The heroine to was hard for me to fall for but again was the story went on she grew on me . The chemistry between them is off the charts hot they just made alot of sense . I can’t wait to read more by the author in the future always knows how to put me through a emotional ride .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero=10 heroine=10 secondary characters=10
Chemistry=10 steam=6 romance=6
humor=4 darkness level=4 action=3 mystery=3
enjoyment=10 angst= 3 story line=10 Story ending=10
character development=10 pacing=10
cover=10 Blurb =10 Stars =5
would I recommend this book=yes
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
Welcome back to the band! Sort of. If you’ve read this author’s MMG books and Meltdown books, welcome back! I know many of you probably loved to hate Sanders in the Meltdown books, but here you get to see his other side. While there is a lot of drama (and I mean A LOT), alls well that ends well. His heart is in the right place, it just takes him a little longer, with a few detours along the way. As said in a certain magical book, “It’s going to be a bumpy ride!”
This is such a great, great read!! I was immediately hooked on Sander and Wynne. They connect so deeply that I couldn’t get enough of them. Their story has emotion and pain, love and attachment. It will grip you and not let go. I loved getting to touch base with some of our other favorites a little bit as well. I definite MUST read book!!
I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This is so much more than “just” a rockstar romance. It is angsty, gripping, captivating and will totally rock your world. Sander is a character that at first I found made me walk a fine line between loving and hating him. I wasn’t sure whether he was more than his past, however he proved that he was worth every cent of the million dollar musician price tag when it came to proving his love. Wynne was a young woman on the verge of having it all but when you risk it all for your heart, the risk might just prove to be more than you could ever handle. Their story at times will fill you with unease, you will keep waiting for the pieces to completely shatter but the fear and the apprehension will be worth the natural high you will experience due to their imminent love. A breathtaking love story that will seduce you with every word you read, every page you turn and every chapter you complete.
Omg I absolutely loved this book. I absolutely loved Wynne and Sander. The characters were absolutely awesome and storyline rocked and I’m so glad we got more of the story. RB Hilliard knows how to write and keep you hooked from page one until the end and you still want more from them.
I don’t know how to describe you the way I’ve been feeling lately… I’ve been super anxious. And one of the reasons is this book right here…
As you already know, from reading my previous reviews, I’m love this author. She has given me some of the best books I’ve ever read and I always want more.
It’s been a while since I got the chance to read a book from her so you can guess the nerves I’m feeling.
RB Hilliard is this sweetest girl with a huge heart that transpires to her books. She’s the bomb and you’ll feel her in each book.
Million Dollar Musician is her latest release and tells the stories of Sander and Wynne.
Sander is used to be on the spotlight. Being the lead singer of Indigo Road can brig you fortune, fame and as much girls he could ever want. But being on top can make your fall super hard.
And now what? How can you recover when your reputation is on the floor… After being sober for two years he decides to attend a music competition…
Wynne has the talent and being a music teacher isn’t enough. She enters the Million Dollar Musican competition and will have the infamous Sander as her mentor…
Oh boy… What a book… Dayum… Just dayum…
Superb plot, super engaging, intense. Once I started to read it I simply couldn’t put it down. It was super late and I was still reading until this amazing author texted me demanding that I went to bed.
I read chapter after chapter and when I thought that this story was going in the right direction this lady has other ideas and then the story would turn…
I was happy, I was mad, I was sad, I was nervous but not even once I wanted to stop reading.
Love, loyalty, dreams, friendship are super present in this book as well as betrayal, crime, deceive and greed. The things people will do to hurt someone…
These two were perfect for each other and it was amazing to testify their stories. And dayum the hot stuff… Hot flashes warning…
It was even better to get Chaz back. I love that man.
Can’t wait to read more.
Will we have more RB Hilliard? Please say yes. I need more.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I was excited to finally get to read this story, but a little apprehensive too. I’d been introduced to Sander’s character during the Meltdown series and let’s be honest he was really screwing up his life back then. Then I got another brief peek at he and Wynne in the Christmas with a Rockstar collection, but not the full story. But with the way in which that brief peek ended, while I was totally invested to see what happened to these two people next, I have to admit I was also feeling some apprehension and empathy with their current situation and the pain of betrayal.
But because RB Hilliard is just that good at spinning a story I should have had more faith that she’d take care of me and her people.
Sander and Wynne’s story did not disappoint me. He’s come a long way since his time as front man for Indigo Road. And he’s lost a great deal. But he’s sober and working hard to put himself back on track. When he’s asked to join a new TV show Million Dollar Musician as one of the celebrity judges, he’s been made promises by the powers that be that he will make the show a success and in return be helped to restart his career as a musician. But it’s pretty clear that while he believes this path will take him where he wants to go….the world and people around him don’t hold much interest. Until he meets contestant Wynne Benfield. Wynne is just one of the few who tried out for the show and have made it into the final rounds. She’s hopeful, unjaded and extremely talented. Sander sees something in her talent…he’s intrigued and he too becomes invested in seeing her succeed.
When a scandal and blackmail as well as public humiliation threaten not just Sander career but Wynne’s too, Sander figures out quickly what’s most important not just for him, but to him.
Can’t say anything more and if I ruined anything for anyone by saying this much I’m sorry. I will tell you that you get to see one of my all time favorite Meltdown drummers Chaz Jones and Olivia join in the mix, which I’m my opinion just made the story that much better. Chaz still has the gift of being a jackass, but you also see his genuine kindness peek through which only reminds you why you can love him even when he tried to make it hard for you to. I maybe a bit biased here…because while reading the Meltdown series Chaz shockingly (to me) became my favorite character.
If you haven’t read the Meltdown series yet I recommend that you do. While this story is complete and can stand by itself the Meltdown series just adds to the experience.
I highly recommend this one. You’ll fall in love hard with Sander and Wynne! Thank you RB Hilliard, you never disappoint me, I loved it.
This book is everything!!! I’m such a huge fan of RB’s writing. This book couldn’t have been any better. I’m totally head over heals for it. If you haven’t read The Meltdown series, I highly recommend it before diving in to this. It is one of my all time favorite rocker romance series to date. In fact it’s one I won’t ever forget.
This book was so much fun to read. I fell in love with Wynne and her sweet, naive personality. She has some serious spunk too!
For me the best part was reading about some of my fave characters from the Meltdown series. This book in particular brings back the ever crazy, sexy lead singer from Indigo Road, Sander. Everything you could want in a rockstar romance book. It’s all in here. This is one fun and crazy book. And I loved every page inside it. 5/5. Thank you for bringing back some of my fave characters in here. Top 5 of the year for me. Amazing.