Ryder Kyle is a spoiled, self-righteous jerk. He doesn’t understand suffering. Entitled guy like him wouldn’t recognize desperation if it smacked him in his perfect face. I don’t need him, but I do need a ride west. I won’t let the guy who reminds me of the mess I left behind interfere with my plan to get to Los Angeles. This woman is nuts!People don’t sneak on a tour bus looking for shelter. … bus looking for shelter. That’s what crazy fangirls do, but she’s far from a fan. She says she’s homeless and asks for help by throwing insults. Her words are like a viper strike and she’s made me her target. We’re dumping her at the next stop.
Skipped a Beat is an enemies to lovers rock star romance that proves one seemingly insignificant choice can change the path of an entire life.
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It has been a while since I have read a book from this writer. So glad I decided to read this one. It was intense interesting gripping funny at times heart wrenching at times but overall very enjoyable. Jade falls in love with someone that she shouldn’t. Once she finds out the truth she takes off to go to her mother. She ends up hitching a ride on a tour bus. But not just any tour bus.
Jade isn’t sure how to feel about the man that she is surrounded by especially one that she feels about. But she wont do the same thing that she has already done. So she keeps her distance. But will she be able to hide her feelings and keep her distance when the truth comes from him about how he feels? I absolutely love Ryder. Ok at the beginning when he first meets Jade he is a butt head. But then things start to change and I really do start to like him. Ryder and Jade have some great chemistry and I love being able to watch them build on that chemistry and see where things go between them. I love how strong Jade is even when she doesn’t want to be. Jade goes through so much in this storyline but stays strong. I loved this book from beginning to end. So glad I could read another book from J.B as I love her writing. Highly recommend this one.
Ok, So when I was getting ready to read this book, I kind of had a preconceived idea about how this book was gonna be. Boy was I so wrong. This book was totally unlike any Rockstar romance I have ever read. Pleasantly surprised is such an understatement. This book had me on the edge of my seat from page 2 and didn’t stop surprising me until the end. With off the charts emotional and sexual tension between the main characters had me routing for them but at the same time the circumstance they had to over come were totally believable and realistic. This book was so amazing I had to reread it immediately. If you love a kick-ass rockstar romance that is unlike any other I suggest you run to download “Skipped A Beat” by JB Salsbury asap and get started. You will not regret this one.
***5 Stars***
In Playing by Heart, Ryder was one of the two characters I really, really wanted more of, so the grabby hands came out when it was announced that Skipped a Beat was going to be his HEA and I loved every moment of his and Jade’s journey. The eye rolling was real ~ Oh. So. Real. ~ with these two, but so were the swoons and smexyness as well as those moments that had my heart skipping a beat or two!
I adored Ryder and Jade. Ryder has integrity, honor and loyalty branded into every cell of his body. He’s charming, sweet and despite having that unfortunate ‘foot in mouth’ disease and is also all about backing his words up with actions. Jade has a lot of moxie. Sometimes that fiery personality of her’s does get her into some crazy situations, but she owns it. She hasn’t had it easy and has walls that are at least a mile high and wide, she hasn’t lost her compassion for humanity as a whole.
Sparks flew from the moment Ryder and Jade laid eyes on each other. Sometimes those sparks were smexy…other times they were a bit of the colder variety, but one thing was clear from the start ~ they had that THING going on between them that couldn’t be ignored by anyone. The push/pull, half truths and undeniable chemistry between them only grow as their journey progresses and the definitely hit quite a few rough spots ~ but in the end they definitely get the HEA they were always meant to have.
Skipped a Beat hooked me from the start and didn’t let go until the very end. The writing was engaging, the pacing good and I enjoyed the dual first person POV’s. There are some heavy issues woven throughout the story, some were a surprise, some not so much, but all gave depth to the story, and then there are the supporting cast of characters. It was awesome to catch up and hang out with Jesse and Bethany and I loved Chris and Ethan and am definitely looking forward to seeing out their own journeys play out in the series, but after that little tease towards the end…well, I cannot wait to get my hands on the particular story because it promises to be all kinds of goodness!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
LOVED LOVED LOVED IT. Ryder and Jade’s chemistry was fantastic. They start out at odds because he is thrown for such a loop that he is constantly putting his foot in his mouth. Jade’s background was so sad, but her strength was admirable. And Ryder…was just yummy. His moral compass served him well. Ethan was so funny (looking forward to his book) and Ryders weird dreams peppered through the book were hysterical. The moment when the book title made sense I literally AWWWW’ed out loud. We see the whole UFC gang from the Fighting Series and a bit of Ben from Jesse’s book. I had such a happy heart at the end of this book.
4.5 Beating heart drum rolls
Skipped a beat is book two in this series and follows the story of Ryder and Jade Jade has been living a homeless lifestyle after leaving the city where she lives in an attempt to reach her mom in L.A. However, because of this and lack of money she ends up on a bus with no idea where it’s going but hoping for warmth and a good night sleep When she awakes in the morning, she finds out whose bus she’s hitched a ride with
Ryder and Jade don’t get off to a very good start but eventually they start to get to know each other better! I fell completely in love with Ryder when he got Jade some UGGS….I won’t say more than that as it was an amazing scene. Suffice to say Ryder and Jade both have secrets and with Jade’s trust issues, it seems as though a relationship is insurmountable. Will they both be able to reveal their closest secrets or will they separate and not know what could have been?
Great story and I’m so happy I managed to get an ARC from J.B. Salsbury I’ll leave my honest review and hope you all enjoy this book as much as I did and I hope there is more to come
Once again we are taken on a romantic adventure courtesy of JB Salsbury. Skipped a Beat is the second book in the Love, Hate, Rock-n-Roll series following Playing by Heart. When I say romantic adventure, I mean an adventure.
Jade DeLeon gave up everything to get away from her past. Deceived in the worst way possible, she is trying to find her way across the country to California. Creepy truck drivers have left her stranded at a diner with nothing. While sitting there, she sees an opportunity in the form of a tour bus. Taking her chances, she climbs aboard and is ready for her adventure. What she doesn’t expect is to be caught by the boys of Jesse Lee’s band. Namely, Ryder Kyle. Her luck has run out and she has been found out. Now she spends her trip trading insults with Ryder.
Ryder Kyle is the son of Cameron Kyle, UFL founder. He has followed his dream and is now the drummer for Jesse Lee. When he comes across Jade, the stowaway, he doesn’t know if he wants to throw her off the bus or kiss her into submission. He’s the spoiled rich white boy who has everything, or at least to Jade that is who he is, but he is so much more than that. It makes for an interesting ride for both of them. This is where the adventure begins.
JB Salsbury has written another incredible story of rockers who aren’t the typical rocker series. These boys are written with values when it comes to loving the woman around them. They throw themselves in whole heartedly to keep their women happy. Ryder and Jade’s story is a true enemies to friends story that will leave you laughing and cheering for these two. Because of Ryder’s family and extended family, you will have a little bit of the boys from the Fighting Series there to give Ryder and Jade a little help when needed, although I think Jade can hold her own. How one person can have so many incredible stories floating around in their head amazes me. Lucky for her readers, she has a lot more to bring us. As always, thank you JB Salsbury for bringing us along on this cross country travel with the boys of Jesse Lee.
As with pretty much every single book from this author, this story captivated me from beginning to end. Not only were the main characters the focal point in the story, but the secondary characters played such important roles as well. And characters from her other books that I LOVE made special appearances, which made me so happy!!! The story took turns in directions I was not expecting at all. I laughed, gasped, yelled, cried, got teary eyed and in the end I was totally uplifted. What an amazing read this book was!!! Looking forward to reading more about these characters in the near future!
I did not see that coming! But oh how I loved it! Ryder Kyle is not your typical rockstar but he is what swoony rockstar dreams are made of. Jade is an amazing chick. This book was a perfect mix of funny, sweet, sexy and emotional.
oh my god!!!!! I read this story in one day. I devoured it with a passion. I was moved by this storyline with amazing characters. A solid 6 star masterpiece.
Jade finds herself battling very difficult times. Which will bring her on Ryder’s tour bus. He’s a musician who finds the beautiful Jade hiding under the table. He wants her gone. But circumstances will bring closer to each other.
I don’t think what I have to say about this story will give it justice. It was a well thought out story and written with heart. Jade was just an amazing, strong woman. Ryder was a selfless man. Actually all the members of the tour bus were amazing. Bottomline this is a must read. I can’t wait for more.
It can easily be read as a standalone even if it’s the second story in this series. Told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story. Read Playing by Heart.
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
J.B. Salsbury has given us another rockstar romance that is a MUST READ!!
Skipped A Beat is just as great as the first book in this series…Playing By Heart. What I have enjoyed the most about these books is that they are different from most of the rockstar romances out there.
What happens when a stowaway is given the chance to ride with the group across country? Can a simple good deed go along way to maybe finding a HEA?? Read Skipped A Beat to find out.
Skipped A Beat is a standalone enemies to lovers story that is told in Dual POV. This book wasn’t as an emotional roller coaster as the first book in this series, but I still had my heart going all over the place while reading this story. This is a complete standalone and you don’t have to read the first book to fully enjoy this book. Although I think you should read both books….they are that good!!!!
In this story we follow Ryder Kyle and Jade DeLeon. Jade is homeless and trying to make it across the country to LA for personal reasons. After having her heart shredded by her ex, she is willing to do whatever she has to to put as much distance between her and her old life, even if that means sneaking on to a bus and hiding out. Little did she know she stepped onto Ryder’s bus. Ryder is the drummer for Jesse Lee’s band (Hero in Book 1) Ryder was a little taken back by finding Jade hiding out on their bus. Let’s just say things were not all roses in the beginning.
Ryder was a little hard to take in the beginning. There were some things that he did/said that I had trouble with, but he won my heart over in the end. I absolutely LOVED Jade. She may have been down on her luck, but she was strong and wasn’t going to take anything Ryder had to say. She gave as good as she got. I will say the sexual tension between Ryder and Jade was off the charts…even when they weren’t getting along. These are two people you couldn’t help rooting for.
If you are looking for a rockstar romance that is filled with angst, sexual tension and even some humor, this is the book for you. This is definitely a favorite of mine!! I look forward to seeing where J.B. takes some of the other characters in the future.