Axel Wainwright. British rock god. Bad boy.He sets the crowds on fire with his voice and his words.Singing backup for him is my dream job.My big chance to get recognised and become a star.Music is my life and now it consumes me.HE consumes me.But I have my career to think about; I’ve worked years for this.I need to keep my distance from Axel, or he’ll burn me to ashes.Except, guess what? The … Axel, or he’ll burn me to ashes.
Except, guess what? The best-laid plans have a habit of going wrong.
My name is Phoenix Johnson, and, like Icarus, I’ve flown too close to the sun.
From bestselling romance author SC Daiko comes a steamy story of sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll that will melt both your Kindle and your heart…
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Phoenix Johnson doesn’t expect to get close to Axel Wainwright, ChiMera’s lead singer. She’s only filling in as a backup singer when tragedy strikes the band. But Axel is at his lowest point after the loss of such an important person, but when
Phoenix aka Firefly comes into his life, she becomes his muse.
Loved Rock Star so much! S. C. Daiko has nailed the rock life. We are immersed in their lifestyles and struggles they face. The demons that attack them and the fight they endure while touring. This is not a pretty story at some points but just like anything, you must get through the rough parts to see the beauty that shines at the end. Beautifully written.
I loved this romantic rocker!!
This hot and steamy, and oh-so-romantic rocker was written by SC Daiko, a new to me author, and I feel extremely lucky to have happened upon this book from her. For me it was quite a quick read that I found hard to put down.
Rockers are my favourite, and Axel, this flawed rock god, is about as romantic toward Phoenix as any movie hero could get. Trouble is, after gaining a huge amount of popularity, and touring hard out, he and the band had bought into the lifestyle, and after getting the biggest reality check out there, they cancelled tours and went into rehab.
This book is about so much more than a sexy broken rock god and band. It has all the feels about what it means to be human, to make mistakes and to start again. It also talks about what it takes to forgive. I loved it, and I’m rapt to have found a new author. 4.5 Stars
This was a cute story that had great characters they were the kind that were easy to love right from the very beginning of the story.
I found Axel to be sincere in the way he was changing being involved with Phoenix she was making him a better man.We saw a different side of him when he was with her than the public or his band mates saw but, love and friendship alone are not enough to keep the demons at bay and he may truly lose all that he has truly found.
Phoenix was one of those characters that was just so sweet and innocent and had a lot on her plate but, when the opportunity knocks she peruses her dreams.We loved the chemistry she had with Axel it was the sweet kind not the explosive kind but, no matter where they were together there were always sparks in the air.
Overall it was a cute story one filled with sadness and addictions and secret romances.We absolutely loved the characters in this one as they were fun and engaging and all sexy as sin.We also loved the sweet friendship that developed between Axel and Phoenix before they fell in love as I got the impression that they were both a little bit lonely and that was one of the reasons that they were so drawn to one another in the first place.
“This one was a hit with us !”
This is a great story by SC Daiko,,,,
Axel Wainright is a bad boy also known as “The British Heartthrob” for the band ChiMera ,,,
The Chimera according to Greek mythology was a monstrous fire breathing hybrid creature composed of the parts of more than one animal ,,,,
The firm “Chimera” has come to describe anything composed of very different party of perceived as wildly creative, incredible or amazing ,,,,
British Rock Band “ChiMera” to resume their world tour nearly 5 months after the tragic death ,,, the overdose on Heroin, of Ella Wainwright,,, the band has recently came out of rehab after they checked themselves in to The Betty Ford Clinic in California,,,, 27 year old Axel Wainwright announced that after the death of his sister and singer for ChiMera, Ella Wainwright whose father is Blake Wainwright, billionaire and co-founder of UK Property Development Company “Lombardi & Wainwright,,,, Axel, whom misses his sister says she would’ve wanted the band to carry on ,,,, Apparently the band will be flying to Milan, Italy to resume their “Ghost in the Heart” world tour ,,,,
Phoenix Johnson with her long blond hair is waiting in “ChiMera’s” Headquarters waiting to be called for her live audition,,,,, she is at the tryout in L.A. ,,, Jake Stanley, ChiMera’s Creative Director called her and she found out that she had been chosen for the European leg of the British bands “Ghost in the Heart” tour she was ecstatic,,,, her whole life she’s dreamt of being the back up singer for Axel Wainwright of “ChiMera and now she just can’t believe that she gets to live her dream,,,, this is going to be great fun,,,, or,,,,, is it,,,, ???
Phoenix now joins Axel (bass player and singer), Rhys Williams (lead guitar), Zach Copeland (keyboardist) and Pierce Fox (drummer) figure everything’s good but now the boy’s have decided to treat Phoenix just like “a sister” which means hands off,,,,, but Axel is so not sure that is going to work ,,,
This was a fun story by SC Daiko,,,, there was some action, adventure and some very steamy scenes,,,, I would so totally recommend this book to anyone,,,, I got this ARC voluntarily to leave an honest review,,,,
My first real Rock star novel and it was a blast! I went through the whole emotional rollercoaster here and loved the ride. The magnetic, broken bad boy falling in love with the perfect girl. I loved the characters and the development of them all. I did definitely not see the ending coming up like that, but it was fantastic!
A 1-click must-read.
Rock band ChiMera has cleaned up their act since the devastating death of one of their members, front man Axel Wainright’s sister, Ella, and they need a new female singer for their European tour. Phoenix dreams of fronting her own band some day but joining ChiMera on tour is a great place to start if she can only ignore the simmering attraction between herself and Axel. Axel, who is still grieving his sister, warns his bandmates off Phoenix but can’t seem to take his own advice and falls for Phoenix almost immediately.
Rock Star is a really enjoyable rock star romance. The steamy, emotional story held my attention all the way through. I liked the characters. Phoenix is pretty cool and tries valiantly not to fall for Axel but he’s irresistible! Axel and Phoenix have a lot of chemistry and their romance has it’s ups and downs with a little drama but I liked it a lot.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
Axel and Phoenix’s journey is eye opening for each of them and quite heartbreaking at the same time. It is the story of sex, drugs and rock and roll at is finest. The story is entertaining and one of the best this year. Their sexy drama makes this a fabulous story. I honestly volunteered to review this arc.
Axel is the lead singer of the band ChiMera. He is still recovering from a tragic loss which has left him filled with guilt and regrets and wanting to ensure that his future is much different from his past. When the band hires a new backup singer, he never expected that she would bring more than music into his life.
When Phoenix becomes the backup singer for the band, she knows that this is exactly what she needs to further her career. The one thing she doesn’t want to do is jeopardize this opportunity and that means keeping her relationship with Axel strictly professional but that is much easier said than done.
Although their journey is filled with obstacles and challenges there is no doubting that these two are perfect for each other and everything they have to overcome only makes the ending that much more rewarding.
So the first thing I have to say is I have minimal hard limits. Drugs and cheating are the two things I wouldn’t say I like to read. That is why I’m not particularly eager to read rock stories. I have learned from reading in the past that you can not read a good rock and roll story without having one or both in the book. But because I am a huge fan of SC, I let those limits go and dove right into Rock Star.
Rock Star is a brilliant story that yes does hit on drugs (no cheating thank god) and how hard it is to stay away from it even after losing a loved one. But with the love of a good woman and finding what the problem is, you might have a fighting chance.
Axel Wainwright has everything going for him, even a second chance at his rock god status, and yet the white powder still tempts him. When his band finds a new back up singer, he finds a new drug in her.
Phoenix Johnson has wanted to be a singer all her life, and singing back up for Axel is a dream come true. But having a group of men with different characteristics and a past drug problem can become an issue if you make it. Will Phoenix be able to handle everything Axel can throw at her?
I highly enjoyed this story and can’t wait to see what SC throws at us next with this series.
4.5 stars
Another winner by SC Daiko! The book had been sitting on my kindle for nearly a month and I’m so excited that I finally got to read it. At the time I’m writing this post, I have just finished reading the book and that warm feeling I got reading it it’s still fresh!
I’m a sucker for bad boys with a heart of gold, and Axel is exactly that! Freshly out from rehab after losing his sister from drugs he’s in search for a new backup singer for his band “Chimera”. That’s when Phoenix comes into his life. Her life has been hard for a while, so the opportutiny he gives her is enormous.
The chemistry between them is trasparent from the first time their eyes meet. The author managed to make me feel it through the pages and I couldn’t wait for this thing between them to start. Sadly not everything is easy between them, and the tour life and circumstances are making things worse.
I really enjoyed the book and I’m so excited that we are getting more books in this universe in 2020! I can’t wait
Axel and Phoenix story got to your heart. They both struggle with so many things. Of not falling in love with each other, they would probably not have handled it. Thankfully they did.
Following the band through their tour, felt like you were part of them.
I hope there will be a spinoff of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This was an amazing read with well developed and engaging characters that have plenty of chemistry throughout the pages. The storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
SC Daiko did a great job on Rock Star, it was a great story. The plot was written well, it had many emotions. Axel and Phoenix were great characters. I enjoyed their journey, they were made for one another. Their attraction was instant. The connection was strong between them and their chemistry was sexy. They were great together.
I enjoyed this story. Thank you, Sc Daiko. Great work 🙂
Once again, Siobhan wrote an amazing book. I was rooting for Axel and Phoenix from the start. Tragedy brought them together, but their love for music eventually led them to each other. Sparks flew from the very beginning. He wanted her, but she didn’t want to be another notch on his belt… another must read book by an awesome author.
SC Daiko has outdone herself in this great rockstar read that had the perfect flow and tempo to the book. And in true fashion it had its yummy hot moments but brought all the emotions into the read that leave me wanting more from this incredible author. This book was definitely a fast read and packed in all the true raw human emotions to take the reader on an incredible escape.
If I could give this story more than five stars I would! It was brilliantly written and my emotions were all over!
Axel and Phoenix were definitely meant to be a couple! They are strong but have weaknesses, they are beautiful but have flaws, they are in love but will it be enough?
Our other characters are such an important part of their story too. Without them it wouldn’t be the terrific story that it is!
I was taken by surprise in a couple places but that just made the story even better! Thank you SC Daiko for being such a great author to bring such a fantastic story to my world!
I got an Advanced Reader copy of this book and I loved it. Alex and Phoenix both have things going on in their lives but they find comfort in each other while being in the band. Axel is trying to stay on the right path and Phoenix is trying to help her family through a rough patch. They try to keep it a secret but what will be their undoing? Can they find their way back or is it just empty promises? I highly recommend this book to anyone in general because not all rock stars are the same.
I absolutely love reafing a romance that has a rockstar in it and if he is broody and moody but when the right woman comes along and he melts for her i love them even more…
This book is absolutely riveting and will have you flipping the pages at a speed of light.
The emotions that the characters are going through in this book will take you on a journey that when you are finished reading this absolutely fantastic book will have you totally drained…. a truelly amazing book that i recommend to all romance lovers.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
In this rock story we have Axel Wainwright, British rock god. Axel is the lead singer of a band ChiMera. Axel has been going through some personnel issues, he has more on his plate than it seems that he knows what to do with.
Phoenix Johnson, is a new backup singer in the band. Of course she’s given the cold shoulder and not welcomed back with open arms.
Will drugs and sex get in the way of a relationship with Axel and Phoenix?
I did receive a free ARC copy of this book. I am freely leaving an honest review.
This is a well written story about a Rock Star that flows and holds your interest. Axel and Phoenix are amazing characters that take you on an action packed journey of life’s ups and downs.