Award-winning author Karina Bliss continues her Rock Solid series with a sexy, heart-warming story of a loner bad boy who can’t resist his longstanding crush, a woman whose superpower is love.No more rock stars. Not ever.Lily Hagen Stuart has done that scene to death. Her new career in early childhood education is way more rewarding and she deals with far fewer tantrums. Then a stolen sex tape is … she deals with far fewer tantrums. Then a stolen sex tape is posted online and her future is in jeopardy. She needs to escape the paparazzi and the only place that offers refuge is the world she swore never to return to: the music world. Fine. A few weeks—tops. That’s all she needs to get her life back. And keeping her hands off gorgeous Moss McFadden? Should be easy.
Falling in love for keeps.
Moss McFadden may be a rising rock star, but he’s quite happy to keep everyone at arm’s length. Until Lily needs help, that is. They strike a deal that puts them in closer proximity than is good for his equilibrium. Still, he can keep his fascination with her in check. Or can he? Because when she lends him a hand in a life-changing situation, all his defences are shot. And as he goes down in a wave of longing, he wonders if she just might be his salvation.
“Her series isn’t your run-of-the-mill rockstar romance–yes, there is certainly music and celebrity, but friendships form the core of these books, and that lends depth to the stories.” Bookdaze
“This series is my favorite series about rock stars, with realistic characters and stories, and Bliss’s writing is simply amazing.” Way Too Hot Books
THE ROCK SOLID SERIES
Rise
Fall
Play (novella)
Redemption
Resurrection
Note: Fall and Play can be read in any order. Redemption is Zander and Elizabeth’s second book.
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When Stormy reinvented herself and went back to her real name, she thought her notorious past as a rockstar’s arm candy was behind her. Thanks to a stolen sex tape (that she doesn’t even remember filming), though, her new life as a nanny is in jeopardy. Thank God for her friends Dimity and Seth, because they’ve given her a haven from the storm that’s brewing online and with the sleazy paps. Unfortunately, or perhaps fortunately, that haven also comes with Moss McFadden, a sinfully hot up and coming rockstar who lives with Seth and Dimity.
Lily has sworn off rockstar bad boys, they’re nothing but trouble, and she wants a simple man who wants a family, not a womanizing, hard-drinking, hard-living rockstar. But when Moss shows a surprisingly tender side and hires her to be his driver, knowing she needs the income, they form a tentative friendship that turns into much more. But can their newfound relationship survive his new life in the spotlight, and a huge bomb that’s dropped in his lap?
Resurrection turned out to be a great rockstar read. I loved Moss and Lily together and was really rooting for them to make it through to the other side. Thank God for Lily’s strength, because Moss needed it. Although I haven’t read any of the other books in this series, I definitely plan on it now.
** spoiler alert ** Lily was desperate to reinvent herself, but now must face the consequences of her past. Moss is determined that love doesn’t exist and that he doesn’t need anyone. Their pasts are similar, but they have many obstacles in the way. Will Moss ever open himself up to feeling? Will Lily finally find a family and a place to call home?
This book was definitely an emotional roller coaster. I have to admit I went back and forth between hating Moss and loving him. Just when I would think I was stuck on hating him, he showed a bit of humanity and spun it again. I loved how Lily was so caring despite her past. I didn’t blame her for being unsure when it came down to it, but was happy she opened herself up again. Great read!
If you love rock romances like I do you need to check this book out. I thought it was one of those books that pulled you in from the start and wouldn’t let you put it down. It’s a story of survival, surprises, love, chemistry and devotion. Moss and Lily/Stormy both had upbringings that would break your heart and yet Lily had changed her life around trying to be better for herself and showed Moss that in the process it was something that was possible for him as well. I loved the secret cause that Moss was fighting for and the actual heart this bad boy rock star had. His life was going to chance in a big way; both professionally and personally. Bad boy rock stars was the last thing Lily/Stormy wanted in her life again. As Stormy she had lived the life as a model that had a spot in a rock video and fell for the woman chasing rock star. Was Moss any different than his mentor had been when he and Stormy crossed paths two years ago?
This is my first time reading this author and from here on out I will be checking out her other books because she brought a writing style that had you feeling what her characters were feeling at any given moment. I would definitely recommend this book to any rock romance fans.
4.5 Stars!
Lily Stuart grew up in a small town in Kansas. She modeled, was a waitress, and then after being in a music video she caught the attention of rock star Zander Freedman. She became his blonde bombshell arm candy, and went by the name Stormy Hagen. Her looks were her golden ticket, and what everyone noticed. She fell in love, had her heart broken, and grew tired of being someone & something she wasn’t. She decided to take control of her life, and make changes. She drastically alters her appearance, and quits dating rock stars. Her head is finally straight, and her life is on track. She leads a normal life where her outsides match her insides. She’s working on her online degree in childhood education, and has been a nanny in England for the past year. She wants a career working with children, and to settle down with a man that’s a safe bet that can give her commitment and monogamy. She was happy, and then her life is thrown into chaos when a sex tape from the past comes back to haunt her. She needs a place to think and temporarily hide out. Her best friend Dimity offers her refuge in the home of the new band she manages. She never wanted to step into the music world again, but she needs help.
Moss McFadden lives in LA, and is part of a new band called T-Minus 6. He went from lead guitarist to lead singer, and is now the anchor of the band. They are in the process of releasing their album next month that could make or break their music career. He found fame two years ago when Zander used a reality show to revamp his band. That didn’t work out, so Moss feels this is his last chance to get it right. He has to make it work, because he doesn’t have another life to fall back on. At times he felt like he belonged, but still always worried that at any moment his new life would be taken away. Growing up as an orphan & runaway, he’s always been an outsider and a loner. Now he’s a rising rock star whose dreams are about to come true.
Moss is shocked to learn their new house guest is Stormy aka Lily. He remembers her as any rock stars dream girl/ trophy girlfriend, and he always kind of had a crush on her.He was still extremely attracted to her, but had no intention of doing anything about it. He indulged often in casual hook-ups and had a reputation for being a player. He didn’t think he was good enough for her anyways.
Lily hasn’t been with anyone in a while, and can’t ignore how stunning Moss is to look at. The man is brutally handsome, and looks every inch the rock star. She’s sworn off rock stars, and knows she needs to avoid him and keep her hands to herself. Plus she assumes she’s not even his type anyway. WRONG! Then circumstances put them spending more time together. When things continue to fall apart, they lean on one another and grow closer. She’s always gone for the bad boy, and just wants a regular guy. She tries to resist her feelings, but can’t help falling for Moss. He shows her a tender, vulnerable side, and is the only person who really see’s her and doesn’t treat her like she’s breakable. They realize they have more in common than they knew, and a real emotional connection develops. Will they risk it all for love, or will their past baggage & current lifestyle get in the way?
I really loved this book & have enjoyed this whole series! Moss was your typical sexy rock star, but there was so much more to him below the surface. He’s super swoony and I fell hard for this bad boy with a soft side. This story ended up being full of emotion, and had so many things that I didn’t see coming. Just adored Moss and his rock star family!