Eva and Rafe’s story concludes in this emotional, angsty, rock star romance from the bestselling author of The Rixon Raiders seriesRafe Hunter thought he was destined for two things in life: playing guitar, and keeping his brother on the straight and narrow.Until Eva.She makes him want to be better. Makes him dream of life after the band. But Black Hearts Still Beat is all he’s ever known.Rafe … Hearts Still Beat is all he’s ever known.
Rafe wants a future with Eva but when you’re choosing between your heart and head, fame or the future, nothing is ever simple.
Music saved them, but is it finally time for Rafe to let his heart rule? Or will love be the ultimate downfall of Eva and her Black Hearted boys?
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Gaaaah! I absolutely adore Rafe and Eva and their story is now complete. And what a story it was. These two have been on such a journey together, and this concluding part from LA Cotton was absolutely epic.
This story was filled to the brim with drama, with angst, with moments of doubt. It had tonnes of fun and laughter, and also tears and tantrums. But most of all there was so much love brimming from these characters, even in the very worst of times.
You need to pick up this series, and read the first 2 books. Then read this one. If you’ve read the first two, then this final book is an absolute MUST!
However, I say final book….. There is so much more to come with ‘Black Hearts Still Beat’. The promise of what is to come with the other characters is exciting and I cannot wait to get back to this crazy rock star world again soon!
Rule is the perfect conclusion to Eva and Rafe’s story. I’ve really enjoyed this new adult rock star romance. It has just enough of an edge and rock star shenanigans you’d expect, but with a heavy dose of family drama and heart. I loved to see the growth in the characters, how Eva and Rafe learn to navigate a relationship in the spotlight, and dealing with jealousy. I’m looking forward to reading Levi’s story next, especially after seeing his progression through the series
Rule is exciting fun. This is the third installment in the Black Hearts Still Beat series. We get more Eva and Rafe. This follows their story and opens another one for Levi. Eva left the tour and Rafe goes to get her back. Will she go back on tour with the guys? Levi and Rafe were fighting. Can these two put away their differences and just be brothers again? This was a sweet, sexy and sentimental delight. I loved how the story concluded. The characters are wonderful. If you are looking for an amazing rock star romance look no further this series is a must read.
Oh man..how I have loved the Black Hearts Still Beat series! Rule was the perfect book to close Rafe and Eva’s story! Book two in this series, Rise, ended with one heck of a cliffy; I could not wait to see where L.A. Cotton would take us next with Rule. Rule hits the ground running diving right back into Rafe and Eva’s story and how they work to find their HEA while trying to make peace not only Levi, but the band as well. This series has been such an emotional ride. I am sad to see Rafe and Eva’s story come to a close; but cannot wait to read Levi’s story!
Rock Star Romances are one of my all time favorites and Black Hearts Still Beat are definitely one amazing trilogy. Definitely a must read. Why you may ask?
Rafe’s and Eva’s story are for sure one for the books and they are matchade in heaven. When you read about their love you wish you would find one day the same. I really like how whole band and the girls (Letty, Phoebe and of course Eva) became this crazy yet still amazing group that after reading book three I’m not afraid to call family.
I know that this whole trilogy and this story focus on Eva and Rafe but including new character got me really curios about Levi’s story and his book (yes L. A. Cotton made jumping from happiness when she said that indeed we will get his book).
So don’t think any more time, start reading and become as we all are another Black Hearts Still Beat fan.
Perfect ending to a fabulous series. I’ve fallen in love with those Black Heart boys, and there complicated and ‘all for one,and one for all’ relationship.
Eva and Rafe are perfect for each other. I love the way their relationship has grown, and I really enjoyed the interactions between all all the band members and Eva.
There is angst, there is laughter, there is sadness, and above all else there is love in this 5 star conclusion to this couple, but with the promise of more to come for the other members of the band…I received an advanced copy of this book from the author
The Rockstar Gang is back and better than ever!!!!
This is one of the best Rockstar series out there in I love Rule so much which was the perfect ending for Rafe and Eva’s journey through rediscovering themselves , finding and fighting for that one person than completes you and makes everything better.
Of course this story is full of angst and drama, the tension between the brothers(Rafe and Levi) is higher than ever. There is also so many heartfelt moments and the sexy scenes are off the chart HOT!!
This book was delicious and I could not get enough of. With the cliffhanger ending of this book for Levi, I can’t wait to read his story and I so hope so everyone in this band gets their own story.
I’ve been dying for Rule since I finished Rise. And Rule was absolutely worth the wait! Rafe and Eva’s conclusion was epic.
BHSB was left in pieces at the end of Rule, but Rafe and Eva were reconnected. In Rule lines are drawn and sides are picked. Rafe and Eva are perfect for each other, I’ve known that since the start. My heart hurt with the way things were left in Rise. These two are made for each other and them being together causing what it did hurt.
I love that although Eva was what was tearing Levi and Rafe apart, she was also holding them together. She broke them and healed them. This love triangle is a little harder on the heart I think because of it being two brothers. Rafe and Eva’s connection is rock solid. There was never a doubt in my mind they shouldn’t be together. I think that also added to the sadness of this love triangle because Levi really didn’t stand chance. However, LA Cotton being who she is used this to give us a tiny look at what we have to look forward to with Levi’s book.
The Finale in Rafe and Eva’s story was everything I hoped for and more. Cotton really gave them the epic conclusion they deserved. As always her writing was perfect. I loved the new characters added and the ones I have loved. LA Cotton delivered a show stopping book with Rule. All the stars for Cotton and Black Hearts Still Beat.
From the first page to the last page you will swoon over Rafe and Eva. With so much working against them you are always holding your breath waiting to see if they get there happy ending. What I loved about this book is yes the love between Rafe and Eva is romantic but along the way they discover themselves and bring out the best in each other. Rafe has always been the glue for his brother but he finally realizes he deserves to be happy. The deep meaning of the story is that family doesn’t need to be blood. The band and Eva support each other and the emotions run deep sometimes. This story does wrap up Rafe and Eva but boy does the ending leave you wanting to know what happens with the other band members.
This was a great conclusion to Rafe and Eva’s story. I enjoyed itbut there were parts that were a little too sugary for me. I love sweet but it got too be too much here and there. But all in all a great ending.
This is defiantly a must read series! I absolutely fell hard for Rafe and Eva and as you get to know them and see their love unfold you also can’t help but fall for the rest of this amazing band and their people!
They are a mixed up bunch and definitely more than Eva thought she could handle but at the end of the day they are “family”! Rule is the epic conclusion of Rafe and Eva’s story but also the start of so much more! The world isn’t done with Black Hearts Still Beat and neither am I!
I loved seeing Eva grow from her timid shell as she fought for the love she deserves! She didn’t back down and she’s the rock that the boys needed to ground them! But they are also her strength! Each member of this group brings so much to the table and as they grow they realize change is coming and maybe, just maybe it’s the change they all need!
What really made my heart soar is the love Rafe holds for Eva! You see him change and finally do what he hasn’t done before! It shakes the group to its core but it’s what has been needing to be done! And Levi oh Levi! My heart loves this broody rocker like no other and I can’t wait for him to shine because his light wether he knows it or not is the brightest!
Gotta say absolutely loved the conclusion for Eva and Rafe. This book was everything it needed to be it was sweet and sexy and also a great lead into what could be other awesome books for the band members.
Even after what we went through in the first book i really loved the connection of Eva and Rafe and also Levi he is one lost soul and i loved that Eva was a support for him at this stage.
Rafe made me laugh he was so possessive but he was hurt as well and he was such a sweet sweet guy for a rocker.
I don’t want to give ego much away as if you read the first book you need to go in blind and see how this book ends.
This book it made me cry, it has drama and it had a whole lotta love and hopefully i can’t wait for more
This is the happy ending that I had hoped to see Rafe and Eva get! Swoon they give me all the feels, the true absolute love they have for one another is so raw and real it’s what we all hope to find one day!
I love how close Letty, Phoebe, Eva and the guys have become more of a family ion this book, the guys prove it on more than one occasion that no one messes with Eva, she’s slowly becoming the rock they all needed but never knew it.
We learn more about Levi in this book, and see that he has so many levels and hopefully he’s found the one person who can reel him In and I can’t wait to see how his story unfolds especially how book 3 ended. The life of a rockstar is never a dull one.
Awwwww I have fallen in love with these characters!!!
They’re all damaged in their own way with their own stories and reasons, some are a little bit and others a lot broken, emotional, guarded and lost but they are each other’s people! This book had me tied up in knots, I needed to know what was going to happen for the band but also Rafe and Eva! This book is intense, heartbreaking, shows strength and determination and also allows you a sneak leak into what truly lies beneath!!
There is a cliffy at the end and I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
A MUST READ!!!
Finally at the end of Rafe and Eva’s story.
GAH
I seriously didn’t think I could love them anymore but my heart exploded reading their end of their love story.
Rafe just got swoonier and more sexier if that was possible and Eva just shined brighter than ever before.
I loved their story and how it ended.
They were the ultimate music couple and just the cutest.
I can’t wait for Levi’s book. So can’t wait to see how his story goes.
3.5 stars
Things weren’t good between Rafe and Eva at the end of Rise. Rule picks up where Rise left off. This is the conclusion of their love story.
Rafe is determined to prove to Eva that he chooses her no matter what that may mean for his relationship with his brother Levi and/or the band but their journey to love won’t be a smooth and easy one. There is a lot of steam and drama in this book but not a lot of angst. We get answers to questions we have been looking for. The main characters have great chemistry. We see more of the other band members in this book as well as a new character. The plot is good but I think it could have been more developed. I felt like there were things missing. This is a good read but I feel not as good as the others. This book does end with a HEA.
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
3.5 Stars
Rule: The Finale is the conclusion to Black Hearts Still Beat Trilogy. This story picks up right where it left off in Rise, with Rafe coming for his girl Eva. It isn’t all hearts and flowers for Eva and Rafe. At times I felt the storyline was a little rushed and nothing got resolved. I wanted to see Levi and Eva really talk about things, and Rafe and him just ignored the problems. The tour continues but not without some drama, the band members are spitting mad at them both, Levi is acting out, and we finally find out who’s been messing with them. They added a new girl to the team, and she might be just what Levi needs to fight his demons, but we will have to wait till the next book to find out. Hopefully we will get Hunter and Molly story too.
I couldn’t have wished for a better ending for Rafe and Eva’s story! In the last part of this amazing adventure L.A. gives us desired happily ever after, which these two deserve like no one! Eva and Rafe’s relationship was full of ups and downs, a real rollecoaster of emotions. Seeing them together and happy was everything I could wish for!
I was delighted that Rafe finally decided to prioritize his own happiness. I loved his character in previous parts, but in this one he stole my heart completely! At the same time, I was hurting for Levi, and even though there were many times when I was mad at him, I adore this guy and I believe that he’ll find his own HEA. And sweet Eva… a girl who has gone through so much… She’s the glue that keeps everyone together. My admiration for this girl has no bounds!
Rule is also an insight into the dynamics between band mates. Each member stole a little bit of my heart and I really hope that I’ll get to know the detailed stories of each of them.
Black Hearts Still Beat is an epic rockstar romance, angsty, emotional and heartwarming. L.A. wrote this story phenomenally and I’m so happy that I could get to know these amazing characters. My heart is full!
4.5 stars
A great ending for a great trilogy!
I loved this story and the characters, their banter and family drama along with all the events that comes along with being a celebrity and the media and concerts.
Having to choose between your family,your dream and your feelings for a woman that showed you what real feelings are , it’s always a hard decision but luckily true love makes you stronger than ever and you’re seeing everything clearer.
I can’t wait to read the next books for these great characters.
An amazing ending to Rafe and Eva’s story! Their love is complicated, messy and sometimes painful but this trilogy stole my heart. At some points I didn’t know if they would be able to get their HEA’s after everything they have been through but I’m so happy with their ending.
I loved all of the characters, old and new and I can’t wait to jump back into the world of Black Hearts Still Beat and find out what is in store for other band members.
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