Nikki:I left for Cali the night of my graduation with nothing but a pink boa, a pair of strappy gold heels, and my silver eyeshadow from Sally Beauty Supply. I sang for pennies on Hollywood Boulevard in my broke and desperate days. Now at twenty-six, I’ve got more Grammys than Madonna and a growing empire.Fame was everything I expected and nothing that I ever wanted. At the end of the day I’m on … end of the day I’m on my own, with an overbearing manager and security team as my only friends. I made this life, and now I live in it alone.
When a stalker starts following me, and the paparazzi ambush me outside of a nightclub, I’m at my breaking point. That’s when Fox Lee appears—out of nowhere—tall and gorgeous with salt-and-pepper hair and a wicked smile that shakes me to my core.
He takes my hand and sweeps me away from the flashing lights and screaming fans. He even keeps me safe when the stalker shows up at my house the next day.
I’d wrap myself up in Fox Lee and never come up for air.
But he doesn’t want me. He just wants to be my lawyer.
Fox:
Nikki Rippon is the most fascinating man I’ve met in years, and I count Robert De Niro as a close friend. I’d like to save Nikki—and savor his cherry pink lips. But I need to keep things cool and professional, even if he’s the smartest, funniest, and sexiest man in my contacts list. He’s at least a decade too young for me, and he needs legal representation against the hellions taking advantage of him—not a boyfriend.
When he invites me up to his place, I almost cave. Every minute I spend with him, I fall deeper and deeper. He can make a Lakers jersey look like couture or rock a Prada polo with Jimmy Choo heels. He’s infinitely loyal, utterly hilarious, and more talented than any other musician who’s walked through my doors.
Ever since my parents kicked me out at seventeen for being a little too queer, I haven’t let anyone in. I don’t do relationships, especially not with glam pop stars with a closet full of Gucci. But Nikki’s wearing me down, bit by bit. He’s staying at my place, taking us on dates I never expected. And we even manage to escape to my beach home on the East Coast without a single fan noticing—almost.
Just when things seem perfect, the ghosts of Nikki’s past start to close in on us, threatening the life we’re creating together. It turns out that when you’re spending your nights with the world’s biggest pop star, people can get a little …jealous.
I’d convinced myself Nikki needed a knight in shining armor. But when I find myself trapped in the trunk of a moving car, my hands tied and my mouth gagged, it all becomes crystal clear: Nikki is the savior I always needed. And the only man I’ve ever loved.
Silver Fox is the fourth book in the Bridge to Abingdon series. Each book focuses on one amazing couple, and each can be read as a total standalone. Fox and Nikki have more steam than any other couple in the series! There’s also a bodyguard bestie, a closet full of Prada, and an unforgettable night under the stars. Add a swirl of mystery, a secret boat trip down the coast, and a twist you won’t see coming… and you’ve got Silver Fox. Nikki Rippon and Fox Lee are the soul of Abingdon, and they start off the story of Abingdon with a BANG.
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I was on the hunt for something a little different; I wanted to read an amazing story about a silver fox. When I read the blurb for Silver Fox I was instantly hooked. This would be my first read of Tatum West’s books.
The story sucked me right from the beginning. There is something supremely enchanting about Nikki. I loved that Ms. West gave him two very supportive parents. I love that he was androgynous; he reminded of a friend from college.
The story is compelling and beautiful but riddled with timeline and continuity errors. The timeline is all over the place. The book begins in 1999, fast forwards 8 years to 2007. By the end of the book we should be in 2008.
The book references both Michael Jackson and Prince’s deaths… Michael Jackson died in 2009, Prince in 2016…
Later Nikki references Justin Bieber being on his walls… which would be impossible as Justin was only 5 when Nikki graduated high school…
These are just the blatant mistakes that anyone can Google, nevermind other continuity errors I found while reading. I could list them all but they would be fruitless and a waste of my time.
It was almost like this book was written by two or more different writers or dare I say the author didn’t have respect for the intelligence of her readers.
I loved the story but I am highly disappointed with this book. In an age where Google, editors and proofreaders are at the ready to assist, these types of errors should not be occuring. And what really grinds my gears…. it appears that many of these errors were found in the advanced copies – reviewer notes that the errors were to be fixed but were not!
Clearly this author has a very loyal fan base, as witnessed by the many 5 and 4 Star reviews but as a reader I cannot and will not give a book a rating it does not deserve. Nikki and Fox deserve 5 stars. The backbone of the story deserves 5 stars… this author deserves two stars for releasing this book before it was polished and ready.
I’ve read all of the BRIDGE TO ABINGTON books and I think I was most curious about these characters who you meet at the very beginning of the series. I love this series and I love this author’s characters – they’re real people with very real problems who you love to root for. This author does an excellent job of letting the reader watch her characters grow and take risks and fall down and pick themselves up again. As a reader, nothing beats finding yourself “in” the story with the characters. Tatum West pulls you in like that. There’s humor and witty dialogue , romance and heat. As always, characters from earlier books in this series makes you feel like you’re seeing old friends again. Highly recommend.
*I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
ARC review For honest review. Leonardo Nicholas rippon now Nikki rippon 4 Grammy winner singer and actor. When out at a night club finds himself in trouble and fox Lee of lee, jackson,and Bragg who specializes in assisting celebrities in resolving complicated Personal ,leagal, and financial problems can’t help himself to help personally and professionally. This is a beautiful story and awesome story of protective men . And family.
This was a new series for me and I am in love
Obviously, I feel the need to go back to the beginning of the series, though this was easy to read as a standalone.
Nikki is an absolute delight
Loving – Sweet – Charismatic – and his flair for the creative is borderline genius – One of those characters you can’t help but love.
Then we have Fox when his character is first introduced he comes across as no-nonsense and pretty straight to the point personality. As the story line developed I got the sense he was just tired of the antics and underneath was a very caring and sensual man.
Nikki finds his world in complete upheaval. Someone is stalking him and it’s not just an overly aggressive fan. His “friends” don’t feel so friendly anymore.
When a night out becomes too much he suddenly finds himself in need of rescue – as it turns out Fox happened to be handy
The story flows smoothly and was easy to follow. Lots of emotional turmoil, some suspense, and a bit of angst all brought together with quite a few smiles and lots of feels.
Oh Nikki where do I begin. His flamboyance, his charisma and his strength are so vibrant. As for Fox wow he’s strong, in control and so full of life. I’ve waited for Nikki’s story and it didn’t disappoint.
This is the fourth book in this amazing series, and can be read as a standalone. Nikki is a popular rock star, and with all of his fame he has a stalker. Fox is a high profile attorney for the rich and famous, and is in the right place at the right time to rescue Nikki. The chemistry between them is intense, and he supports and protects Nikki as he is too trusting of his support team, and is slowly realizing that things are not as they should be. This is a well written story which had me enthralled throughout, and I cannot wait to read more from this author, whose work I recommend.
If you’ve been wondering about Nikki and Fox’s story, wonder no more – this is it! I fell in love with the Bridge to Abingdon series from the very first book and enjoyed meeting Nikki and Fox along the way, but always wondered how these two fit together. Well, this is how they began and getting to really know them has been a rare treat, indeed.
Nikki and Fox have to fight (both literally and figuratively) to be together and it’s quite an emotional journey. Fox sees Nikki for who he really is beyond his glam diva persona, and he’s willing to take extraordinary measures to prove that Nikki can always trust him. And Nikki recognizes in Fox that he’s not only someone who can rescue him, but the one person (besides his parents) who will always have his back.
This is a tale full of drama involving unscrupulous business dealings, rabid paparazzi, stalking threats and kidnapping. It’s also an amazing love story filled with steamy passion and the promises that come from an everlasting love. You will be hooked from the very beginning until it reels you in at the end, and I loved how the end tied back to the very first book. If asked to choose I would have a difficult time selecting which of the series is my favorite, but I believe I will make it this one!
Wow just wow. This book is amazing. My favorite so far from Tatum West. Fox and Nikki’s story is beautiful written and keeps you flipping the pages. They are hot together and their love for each other is epic.
Nikki and Fox’s emotional journey revolves around their acceptance of the drastic change needed in their lives path and the people that affect them negatively in it, gaining self-assuredness, learning to trust, plenty of toe-curling heat , a heart squeezing love blooming,with some dark, suspenseful foul play thrown in- making Nikki’s story well worth the wait!
I have been curious about Nikki’s story while reading the past books in the Bridge To Abingdon Series – he has always stuck out as one of my favorite characters.
Such a great storyline! Loved the descriptive details, bits of roughness and light all woven together perfectly bringing this incredible cast of past and present characters full circle into what my opinion is the best book out of the series! A swoony, heart of hearts read that projects family, love, trust, and everything in between!
I look forward to seeing what Tatum West has up her sleeve for us next!
This is a May/December romance; Nikki and Fox’s story. The characters are well developed and the storyline is entertaining. Unlike the last two books, (I can’t believe I still haven’t gotten to the first book yet), there’s only brief mentions of Jackson Academy. This leads back to Abingdon the town itself.
Nikki Rippon set out to make a name for himself as soon as he graduated from the Jackson Academy. Now he’s a top selling pop star living in L.A. The problem? He was naive when he came to town, and has put his trust in the wrong people for too long.
Fox Lee is a high power attorney for the rich and famous. He still has his own personal ethics, which puts him in the right place at the right time to rescue Nikki from the paparazzi and an overzealous fan. He gives Nikki his card, and tells him if he needs his services to call.
As things progress, the mutual attraction between the two is obvious. But, due to trust issues and ethics, Fox turns the case over to his partner and acts solely as a support system for Nikki. When Nikki is in possible danger, Fox doesn’t hesitate to hire the best security force around. However, he ignores their advice that his exposure as Nikki’s boyfriend could also make him a target as well.
Though the romance is sweet and fluffy, the story does have a little suspense and action when retribution is sought. Luckily Nikki has a good support system in place which helps the outcome turn out for the best.
Our MCs face some hard decisions about work and life when the dust settles from the drama. A trip home to Abingdon is Nikki’s solution. As it turns out, it ends up being a life altering experience. With the cryptic ending of the story, I’m reminded once again that I haven’t read the first book. I think it’s time to remedy that situation.
Overall, the romance is sweet and basically a fluff piece. It’s almost too perfect. But the twists and turns in the plot keep the book entertaining.
Happy reading!
* I received an ARC of this book. *
I’ve read every book in this series and this was the one I was absolutely waiting for. I wanted to know how Nikki and Fox got together and what changed so much to make them fight for what they have. Their story is so remarkable and loving that it had me crying in some spots. They literally had to fight to stay together. Nikki is this wonderful person who was always misjudged by when this older gentleman comes a in throws him for a loop it beautiful to watch. Fox is the lawyer in his 40’s who instantly fall hard and fast but what makes us love him I’d the fact that he doesn’t care about fame, fortune and any of that. He wants to have a family. This book is so worth the read. I give it 5 stars. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book as an Advanced Reader’s Copy.