He’s a rock star with a secret, she’s a pop princess with a painful past – can their forbidden romance survive, or will their lies destroy them both? I’ve earned my bad reputation. A few years ago, I was New York City’s hottest classical music prodigy. But I wanted something else, something more. So I chased my real dream, and now… I’m rock royalty. Dax Hughes, lead guitarist of Nothing but … lead guitarist of Nothing but Trouble. But to my family and former Juilliard classmates, I’m an outcast. A misfit. A rebel.
They’re not entirely wrong. I don’t give a damn what other people think, and I’m all for breaking the rules… except when it comes to our new opening act, Verity Moore.
Rock gods don’t tour with pop princesses.
It’s not personal. Actually, under that fallen diva reputation, Verity’s incredibly talented. And her fiery redheaded personality is… intriguing. But I’m convinced the skeletons in Verity’s closet are as scandalous as my own, and when we’re not sparring, she has a way of drawing out all those secrets I’m determined to keep hidden.
Yeah. Verity Moore is definitely off-limits . . . But since when do I give a damn about the rules?
“Tara Leigh delivers a gripping rock-star romance that hits all the right notes and is sure to steal your heart.” — USA Today Happy Ever After on Rock Legend
“Entertaining, sexy, and heartwarming…. Fans of Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, and Erika Kelly will love Rock Rebel.” — Harlequin Junkie
out all those secrets I’m determined to keep hidden.
Yeah. Verity Moore is definitely off-limits . . . But since when do I give a damn about the rules?
“Tara Leigh delivers a gripping rock-star romance that hits all the right notes and is sure to steal your heart.” — USA Today Happy Ever After on Rock Legend
“Entertaining, sexy, and heartwarming…. Fans of Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, and Erika Kelly will love Rock Rebel.” — Harlequin Junkie out all those secrets I’m determined to keep hidden.
Yeah. Verity Moore is definitely off-limits . . . But since when do I give a damn about the rules?
“Tara Leigh delivers a gripping rock-star romance that hits all the right notes and is sure to steal your heart.” — USA Today Happy Ever After on Rock Legend
“Entertaining, sexy, and heartwarming…. Fans of Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, and Erika Kelly will love Rock Rebel.” — Harlequin Junkie out all those secrets I’m determined to keep hidden.
Yeah. Verity Moore is definitely off-limits . . . But since when do I give a damn about the rules?
“Tara Leigh delivers a gripping rock-star romance that hits all the right notes and is sure to steal your heart.” — USA Today Happy Ever After on Rock Legend
“Entertaining, sexy, and heartwarming…. Fans of Kristen Callihan, Kylie Scott, and Erika Kelly will love Rock Rebel.” — Harlequin Junkiemore
The Nothing But Trouble series was definitely one that got better and better with every book! Next up we have Rock Rebel, which is Dax and Verity’s story. It hits you there on the emotional scale and a story with real life issues that NEED to be talked about more. Everything about these two is just deep and resonant, they’re definitely characters that you can’t seem to forget.
Dax has always been a bit of a mystery to me and I’ve been dying know more about him. And his past was something I couldn’t wait to learn about because whatever happened to him defined his future. And it prevented him for pursuing anything with anyone. Then Verity came along and completely turned his world on its’ axis.
Dax might win you over with his bit of brooding, yet sexy persona, but Verity takes the cake for me in their story. I absolutely felt for her and everything she endured during her time in Hollywood, she was terribly wronged and the person who should have always been in her corner, wasn’t. When she realized she had an out, she took it and was just ready to move forward with her life and get that much needed fresh start.
It’s absolutely heartbreaking and it makes you want to punch the people who wronged her right in the face … maybe several times.
I loved everything about this book, the intense connection between Dax and Verity. I’ll be honest I say that Verity was a bit forgiving when it came to Dax because he kept changing his mind more times than I liked. But Dax easily won me over with his persistence to do anything for Verity. She had stolen his heart completely!
When it comes to interconnected series, I love seeing the rest of the gang pop up. Tara did a flawless job of writing a romance with real topics, never going overboard or exaggerating to the point where it took away from the story. I’m a huge fan and can’t wait to read more of her books!
Major thank you to Forever Yours for the complimentary copy for review! This does not affect my opinion of the book or content of my review.
Tara Leigh
Rock Rebel is not a typical rockstar-romance, where we get a naughty guitar master who makes the chicks drop their panties over their heads. Oh no … This story is emotional. And I guarantee that it will stay with you for a long time.
Accidental meeting in the elevator where the main characters immediately feel the wave of desire sounds quite cliche, right? Well, that’s what Verity and Dax’s first meeting looked like. She immediately recognized the rock star standing in front of her. But he didn’t recognize the disgraced pop princess. When they bumped into each other for the second time and Dax looked at her this time, it immediately cooled his enthusiasm. He has a golden rule – no more getting involved with women in the industry. He tried it in the past and it didn’t end well. Fate, however, has other plans for these two. Verity is embraced under the management of the man who also deals with Nothing But Trouble – Dax’s band. A common tour and recording together sounds like torture when you force yourself to silence your lust and try to ignore sizzling chemistry. Besides, will the past and the secrets that they both hide allow these two to get their happy ending?
Oh, my heart. How it suffered. How it swelled with joy. How much did it feel along with the main characters! And what a characters! Both Verity and Dax are simply amazing. Separately they may seem a bit flawed by what happened to them, but together … PURE PERFECTION!
„Two souls with just enough wrongs to make everything right.”
Amazing love story, touching an important and quite controversial topic, with the right amount of heat, drama and humor. Ideally created characters and style of writing which makes the pages turn themselves over and you hope that you will never get to the end. In a nutshell that’s how I can describe Rock Rebel by Tara Leigh. I recommend with my whole HEART!
4.75 Stars
Dax is Nothing But Trouble’s guitarist.
But he hasn’t always been a rock star. He used to play classical music with his family. They’re still doing the family ‘band’ thing pretty successfully, but after things with his ex went wrong six years ago, Dax couldn’t do it anymore. So he went to Los Angeles, met the other guys and the rest is history.
Now he’s back in New York to see his family play a concert, to celebrate his brothers’ birthdays and to help his sister with her career choices.
And he meets her. Verity.
She used to be the star of a hit TV show – but after that show ended almost three years ago, her life didn’t go the way she would’ve liked it to go.
Now she has to get rid of her Momanger and find a new professional person to manage her new career.
She finds that manager in Travis – Nothing but Trouble’s manager.
Plus also … mega attraction between Dax and Verity – but Dax doesn’t start things with people in the business or with groupies! And Verity has been through so much, she’s scared to trust anyone
What will happen with Verity & Dax?
Will there be a Happy End???
READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT!
#ROCKSTARROMANCE!!!!
Eeep! I’m the biggest rockstar romance fan ever!
And this one was just as adorable & heartbreaking as the first ones.
Book #3 takes place around the same time the last book did. Piper and Landon are not yet at their happily ever after either.
But we concentrate on Dax and Verity of course!
They have this meet cute in an elevator – where she recognizes him, but he doesn’t know who she is. Adorable.
With Travis as her new manager they’ll see each other all the time. Especially now that a song written by Dax will be Verity’s first single! Plus she’ll go on tour with the band!
The more they see of each other the more they fall in love – but there are so many secrets and pains in their pasts. It won’t be easy to get to that happy end!
But we enjoy reading about every single moment!
I really loved Verity and Dax!
But grrr… I made the mistake of reading an AL Jackson book before I started this one. I love her stories, but AL Jackson’s writing style is just not my thing. And I see so many of the same things in Tara’s style. Especially after I saw that she thanks AL Jackson in the acknowledgements. The way too poetic writing. The way too many redundant lines of text. Beautifully describing too many unnecessary things. Sometimes I just want to fast forward to when someone talks again. It’s nowhere near as bad as AL Jackson does it, but I see similarities! Most readers will love it – but I just don’t have time to read too much poetic stuff. I want things happening. Action.
BUT … I really adored Dax and his story!!!!
ROCK REBEL was a really adorable & heartbreaking #MeToo Hollywood & Rock Star Romance! Hurry to your nearest amazon – Dax will be sold out in no time!!!
Dax Hughes is amazing guitarist for Nothing but Trouble. But Believe or not Dax was raised to play classical music
Dax fell in love with fellow musician & he follow her to Los Angeles where he met the band & found his now band mates… Dax has been around music his whole life. Course the man can basically play anything you put in front of him.
Now years later & complete change of life Dax finds himself fall once again for another musician
Verity Moore is disgraced Pop princess & now is in the process of rebuilding herself & her career.
See she had been in the public eye for some time. Her last job was on music show for 3 year. In process of trying to become teen pop star her mother/manger pushed Verity to do just about anything succeed in her career. Verity try so hard to do whatever she could to please mother. That approval cost Verity high price, price her mother never seem to know….. Or did she know?
It was roll coaster to say the least watching this two, both were struggle with their own secrets to bare… Together they climb that mountain .. Both of them having enough strength in their own way to help the other
The book does touch on hot topic… with the #metoo movement, but I believe that Tara Leigh did graceful job with the subject.
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Paulette Review
This book was so much more than a romance. It was about speaking up and giving a voice to issues that should never be buried. This may be a trigger for some who have connections to the #metoo movement.
Verity…she was perfect in this book. She had gone through so much growing up, and she kept on pushing. She never gave up, and she was open and honest about events from the beginning.
Dax was broken in his own right. He knew first hand what fame could cost you, and wasn’t looking forward to following the same path he had ventured down before.
These two were magnetic from the start. They both pushed each other to be better, and opened each other’s eyes to different experiences. The love they had for one another was unmistakable.
This story was amazing!! I cannot get over the overall message and pure brilliance of this book. Tara did a fantastic job of writing about these tough topics.
Tara Leigh, you had me at rock star!
This book may contain triggers for some readers. The #MeToo movement is featured quite heavily in this story.
I have fallen for each and every one of the both boys from Nothing But Trouble, however as much as I adored Dax in Rock Rebel, our leading lady Verity is the one that captured my heart this time.
This story quickly became my favourite of the series… so far?
Dax and NBT are at the peak of their careers, Verity is on the come back trail. So completely different, yet so right for each other.
The Rock God and the Pop Princess could be just what they are each looking for.
I love the banter and the snark between our lovelies – neither of them is ready for more than a FWB arrangements, however their hearts want what their hearts want, and they will fight it tooth and nail until they can’t fight anymore.
My heart hurt for Verity so much. Those who are supposed to love her and want the best for her just don’t. I wanted to throat punch a few characters so, so much.
Beautifully written, the story flowed and I found myself not wanting this story to end.
Now I neeeeeeeed Jett’s story in my life.
Rock Rebel may be the best in the Nothing But Trouble series yet and definitely my favorite so far. This rock romance is more than just bad boy rocker meets his match. It touches on a topic that’s made the headlines far too often and handles it well.
Verity Moore isn’t just a disgraced pop princess. She is a strong, independent woman determined to take back her life and control of her career.
Dax Hughes left Manhattan behind to chase a love that promptly left him with a broken heart. Now he’s a formidable guitarist and part of one of the biggest bands in the world now. Silent and extremely talented and classically trained, he’s a good guy in a world not known for them.
Their attraction is a string pulled tight – right or wrong, risky or safe, a little fun or a love of a lifetime? But trust and truth are huge issues and to get to that trust they must have truth. Both characters are well developed and I appreciated the fact that unnecessary drama wasn’t created from failure to communicate.
Again, we get a little glimpse of the rest of the gang which is always a bonus. And, hopefully, we’ll get Jett’s story or maybe even Travis’s story next.
Wow!! This author is so amazing she can take a story with sensitive issues and make it beautiful. We have Verity who as a child actor endured the not so glamorous side of Hollywood she is so over being used and not able trust anyone so she is working on changing her image. Dax is a quiet band member of Nothing but Trouble-but beautiful man who falls deep for Verity. Their story has some twist and turns but the author handles it all so amazing I loved it. I honestly didn’t think anyone would top Shane or Landon but Dax has stolen the show and my heart.
“Verity, how can you be nothing when you’re everything to me?” author Dax Hughes
I should give something very big and good for my friend, who recomend me Tara Leigh. I never have thought that this author will take me on such amazing journey. Readers all kinds !!! DON’T BE FOOL, LIKE I WAS !!! Meet Tara and her books immediately ! I’m really angry for myself, because I could have her earlier in my bookish life.
Rock Rebel have huge emotional baggage…. be warned ! Why I’m saying like that ? Because… I wasn’t ready for this… I wasn’t ready to meet this beautifull broken lifes… I wasn’t ready for this kind of love story…
Everything in Rock Rebel is wonderfull… but also could make cry hard.
This book ruined my soul…
This book ruined my heart….
THIS BOOK made me also feel so angry, for bad people who could steal Your soul…Your heart…. Your pride.
I try not to use author’s quotes in my reviwes… but sometimes they are too much unforgetable… This time I still remember how broken Verity was…. afrer reading her own words, that she’s like:
“Someone who didn’t know what to say without a script in her hand. Someone who didn’t know what to wear unless it came from wardrobe. Someone who was less a person than a Hollywood creation.”
I felt devastated but…In that moment I KNEW ! Verity… this beautifull, lonley girl will stay forever in my heart. I wanted just hold her tight…. and never let go. She and Dax find each other obviously, and that’s the best part of their, not easy story. They both want to be loved…. in right way, without any doubt or bad choices. That’s why their history can’t be like every other ones… they need to start love themselfs in the first place, because without that, they can’t fall deeply for each other. Dax is one of my favorite rock stars…He made this book special, because he have golden heart. He gave everything for Verity, when she doesn’t want to believe that she’s…. worth everything.
I read Rock Rebel couple days ago but I still can’t forget this book…. I still hear whispering : “You aren’t alone”.
People… don’t think too much, just be ready to grab Your copy when Rock Rebel will “go live”.
Of the three books in the series this one was the best. It’s not just a love story and make no mistake, it’s a love story. It’s a story of hurt, betrayal and survival. The #metoo movement in all its glory and pain. Dex is gorgeous, talented, gifted prodigy and broken but nowhere as broken as Verity. This girl had been betrayed by her own mother and every man she had to deal with in Hollywood. You would think that she’d be a basket case, but no. She was a fighter and this story, her story was awesome. I guess there’s not going to be a book about Jett but we already know where he ends up. I like that this book had a surprise I didn’t see coming. I gave this book five stars, well deserved and I recommend it highly.
You know when you start a book you just know it’s going to be epic? Well, that was how I felt with this book. After reading the first two books in the series I couldn’t want to read about Dax. He is so much more than a guitar player. He grew up with music, and went to the best schools until one day that all changed. He left town and never looked back. But he had very valid reasons. When he was told that Verity would be a part of their upcoming tour, he wanted no part of it. But why? Was it because she was supposedly a “disgraced” princess? Or was it because he knew the attraction between them could be detrimental to his career?
Verity is a young woman who reluctantly also grew up in the spotlight. But as you read, you find out so much about her character and you will just fall in love with her. As more comes to light as you read, you will see she is an incredible woman who has so much to give. Can these two troubled people find solace in each other? The depths of emotions I felt as I read were unreal. My heart hurt for her and my heart melted for him.
This book tells us a truth that is out there in this world that shouldn’t be. And the way this author wrote about it, was handled with care and dignity. I loved all three books, but this one really worked its way into my heart and soul. If you are a lover of Rockstar stories, then this series and most definitely this book is for you.
I’m really in the mood lately for these hot rock star romance… this one was hawt. Disgraced pop star Verity Moore has trust issues because even the closest person in her life did not keep her safe. As opening act for band Nothing but trouble she turns over a new leaf when Dax Hughes finds her truth.
What did I like? Overall this was just a great story. Wild story building that goes along with being a pop princess and a hot rock star makes the story brilliant. Truth however polishes the shine on these two as the real story comes out. A fun love story and a great HEA.
Would I recommend or buy? Yes, great story but I feel like you would get most pleasure reading the whole series and in order. This was my only read and the glimpses of the other stories really caught my eye. Probably my next binge.
Thoughts for the author? I received a copy and this is my review. This has been sitting on my tbr pile for awhile but I’m slowly depleting it. Fabulous book and five stars
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Rock Rebel by Tara Leigh is book three in the Nothing But Trouble series. Available December 11, 2018, I will confess to not having read books one and two. I’m now curious.
Dax Hughes is a one time classically trained musician. Changing his life to become lead guitarist for a rock band, Nothing But Trouble, angered and confused a good many people. Dax was in desperate need of a life do-over. Bring on the groupies! When he meets Verity Moore the groupies go bye-bye. Dax is hooked. Verity is a former music show victim…err…actor. Trying to put her life and career back together, Verity has taken a gig as the opening act for Dax’s band. Dax is changing and growing (and growing up), he’s trying to move his past hurt and resentment. Verity is damaged in other ways. Can Dax be the man to help her wade through the darkness into the light? While this is not an easy storyline it’s worth the read to see how these characters help each other along the road to recovery. Happy reading.
#RockRebel #TaraLeigh #NetGalley #NothingButTrouble
The disgraced pop princess is in need of a major makeover, and when she signs up for Travis’ roster, she knows she’s in good hands. But when she learns that meets Dax Hughes, the rebel rockstar of the band Nothing But Trouble and one of Travis’s talents, may not be thrilled for her as their front act, Verity Moore’s comeback might just take a backseat.
As always, Tara Leigh writes beautifully and passionately. There’s not a book from her that I don’t love. Everything from Dax and his secrets, to Verity’s haunting past, from the band’s uphill battle to their staggering success, there’s nothing I wouldn’t say no to when it comes to rocker romance by Tara Leigh.
Rock Rebel is a rebelliously great story that has a great pace and flows well. Emotions checked, the characters thoroughly depicted. I have only positive things to say (and write) about this book and now I can’t wait to get my hands on mysterious Jett’s story.
4
Rock Rebel is book three in Tara Leigh’s Nothing but Trouble series. This book can be read as a standalone.
Dax Hughes is the lead guitarist in Nothing but Trouble. Verity Moore was a child actress turned fallen diva who is trying the turn her life and reputation around by pursuing her dream of singing.
The chemistry between the two is off the charts. I love the hot/cold thing they had going. Both with skeletons in their closet the pair find love and help each other move forward from their past.
“Two souls with just enough wrongs to make everything right.”
This book was real and I loved every minute of it. This story depicts what survivors of the #metoo movement may have endured trying to pursue their dreams. I was in the feels throughout the book.
Dax finds truth in life and love. He decided to “choose happy.” Gosh, this book had me hooked and I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait for Jett’s story. I’m sure it’s gonna be just as epic as the first 3 books!
This delivers all the emotion and drama you expect from a good rock star romance, while at the same time addressing some dark and serious issues.
Although part of a series, this is a book you can successfully read as a standalone, and it doesn’t give so much away from the previous books that you wouldn’t want to go back and read those if you haven’t already.
Great characters set against a believable entertainment industry background, with some really good plot twists.
** spoiler alert ** Wow…Just….WOW!!
Verity, a pop princess, “that’s disgraced Pop princess to you”, and child star actress has had her life turned upside down, but it may not be in a bad way. You see, Verity had a Momager. Her mother managed everything of and about Verity down to the last cent she earned, and expected Verity to do whatever it took to get ahead in her career, but after “The Show” was cancelled this was Verity’s opportunity to fly free and find herself, not the Barbie doll Verity Moore, but THE Verity Moore. Sure she went a bit wild with her freedom, who wouldn’t after so much restraint, but now she is in LA and determined more than ever to make her big comeback doing what she loves best, singing, and what a voice she has and it doesn’t go unnoticed, she seals her fate with Nothing But Trouble’s manager Travis Taggert. If anyone was to make her a star… it was Travis.
Dax Hughes, his musical talent surpasses him. Classic Hughes, family ensemble, was Dax’s whole life growing up. He played with members of his family and a girl who he then fell in love with. The same girl that left him heartbroken when she left for LA. Dax tracked her down to find she was making a life…..a life that didn’t include him. So one night he finds himself in a bar, and Dax is a man with the ability to pick up any instrument and play as if he has played his whole life, and finds himself to be the newest member of the famous Nothing But Trouble band after picking up a guitar and showcasing just that. However, his heart is cracked and he doesn’t get involved with any woman in the industry, that is until Verity Moore steps into the elevator and changes his whole world. The match is lit and the flame begins to burn.
They try to cool the relationship before it gets off the mark, especially as they are scheduled to go on tour together, Verity also doesn’t want to be rumoured as sleeping her way to where she is now and living up to the reputation bestowed upon her. However, it’s impossible for them both as a song Dax wrote about and inspired by Verity, was picked up by Travis and given to Verity with the expectation of it being a duet with Dax, the intensity went through the roof and you just had to sit back for the rollercoaster they were about to ride.
Verity and Dax blew my mind away. From the first line I was hooked and couldn’t put this fantastic book down. Verity is a strong heroine. She is what makes this story come alive. Her strong stance after everything that she has been through is amazing. Verity’s story highlights the recent issues regarding the #metoo movement. This is such an important issue and it has been written sensitively and with the respect deserved. Dax and Verity’s truths would set them free and in some ways, in Verity’s case, others too.
“Whoever said “The truth shall set you free” was a goddamn genius. “
With not having reading the previous books in this series, I did not feel lost or like I was missing anying. With that said I will be going back to read the other 2 books.
I highly enjoyed this book. Right from the start of when Dax and Verity first met there was an instant spark and a magnetic pull pulling them together. The chemistry between them was smoking hot and intense. Even though they tried hard to fight their attraction and the road blocks that they ran into making it hard for them to be together, in the end loved conquered all.
Highly recommended and you will want to to read it and find out for yourself how it all turned out!!
The third member of nothing but trouble falls for the fallen pop princes Verity. The story is parallel with the previous so for those who had not read it, there are spoilers in this one. Dax and Verity have instant connection/attraction but at first, Dax is refusing to have anything with Verity. The time passes and Dax chose to be happy and to let past where it is in the past and start a relationship with Verity. Verity has some ugly past from her own who is messing with her had. Her happiness evaporates when a person from past knocks on the door. The story of Verity is really tragic from her mother and her relationship to all other things that happen in the industry. But it is great to see that she raised above it, a bit later but never the lass and help to raise awareness. I don’t know if there will be the last book of the last member ob Nothing but trouble because I didn’t like that there was mention of his relationship… but it is not to see.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly
The Nothing But Trouble series continues to entertain in this emotionally engaging romance full of heart and soul. With a main couple whose pasts have left them doubtful of HEA, readers will find themselves drawn to their journey and all their ups and downs along the way. Throughout their journey not only is their love put to the test but so too is the heroine’s view of herself after a particularly unsettling past that adds a timely discussion to this already unforgettable read.
Dax Hughes is a music prodigy who once played classical music with his family, until life and teenage love, took him to LA and to becoming the new guitarist for an up and coming band. He turned his back on his past to make a new future for himself and for the three bandmates that quickly became like family during their rise to fame. Heartbreak over, and betrayal by a lost love, had him hiding his heart behind a wall all these years. It had him refusing to mix business with pleasure, until a disgraced pop princess brings his heart back to life. Dax’s talent is quite clear and it’s a love for music that first binds him and the former teen star together. It’s also what had him leaving his family behind as he longed for something different in his life, something all his own. He’s made a satisfying life for himself, but it is a lonely one as his bandmates start finding their own HEAs. Though he at first fights his attraction to Verity he quickly realizes the connection they have in a romance that’s put to the test when her past and his collide. Dax is a steady and controlled presence within the band. He seems steady and sure most of the time, but it belies a man still looking for the one thing to complete him, love and acceptance for who he is. Meeting Verity brings out a protective side to him as well as a need to give her the validation he wants for himself too in a crackling and combustible coupling. Dax is a delicious hero, quick to admit when he’s wrong, and a man who says and does what you want all your book boyfriends to do.
Verity Moore grew up far too soon courtesy of a fame-obsessed mother who pushed her child into the spotlight. Put into positions that no young woman should be put into, Verity was left bruised by a career that took her to stardom only to let her fall. Years of anger and rebellion only made things worse, made her feel even more unworthy, before she finally takes control of her life. That control means hiring the man who manages Nothing But Trouble, a decision that changes her life irrevocably and sets her on a path to emotional healing and HEA. It’s not an easy path though as her bad decisions regarding men in the past have her worried that Dax is yet another man ready to hurt her. With her self-esteem at an all-time low she’s also leery of compliments and those who appear to be friends the more entwined her career becomes with Dax’s band. Though she wants Dax, she worries for her heart after all the betrayals dealt her way. It’s quite obvious though that they’re meant to be together as they each give the other exactly what they’re missing. In the immortal words of Jerry Maguire…they complete each other. Verity’s a likable heroine, a tell it like it is woman who’s trying to make the most of her second chance. She’s desperate to move on from her mistakes, while owning up to them too. Her relationship with her mother is painful to witness and Ms. Leigh doesn’t sugarcoat the dysfunction. Verity’s teen years were heartbreaking ones, ones that broke her spirit and her trust, and the revelations surrounding her past fame were handled in a delicate yet straight-forward way that brings the #metoo movement to this story in an empowering journey that Verity bravely puts herself through. Once her story comes fully to light, readers will be left cheering for this strong-willed heroine who finally gets the HEA she wholeheartedly deserves.
I was captivated by this story from the first page to the last, drawn to its compelling main couple and powerful romance. While the time line of this this story overlaps with the previous installment a bit, this story still stands strongly on its own and that’s courtesy of a heroine finally ready to fight for herself. For too long Verity let others control her, but no longer. Claiming Dax is just the beginning of her empowered choices, leading up to a bold revelation that had me cheering for the perfectly depicted modern storyline. Throughout these emotionally intense moments was also a sweet and sexy romance that made me smile. Verity and Dax were utterly delightful together, with their playful banter and scorching encounters, and I was drawn further into their lives with each turn of the page. The issues surrounding Verity’s past returned in a very unexpected way, but it was a way that made for an even more powerful storyline that pulled in the other characters too. I enjoyed the glimpses we got of the other members of Nothing But Trouble and the updates to their stories. While most of the boys are finding their HEAs, Jett’s still playing the field and showing a playful side that has me longing for him to finally find the woman to bring him to his knees. Manager Travis also deserves to find love as his comments about the boy’s HEAs made my heart flutter. This is another winner from Ms. Leigh, another satisfying installment in a rock star series that just keeps getting better and better.