One world-renown rockstar. Two different lives. And the second chance that might set their world on fire. A moonlit beach and the touch of an old friend awakens Lia’s long-buried desire, whether she’s ready or not… My husband was the second man who betrayed my trust when he left me alone to raise my daughter. Asher was the first. I found solace from both in my novels, writing about the hero I’d … from both in my novels, writing about the hero I’d lost. But in those bestselling books, Asher-I mean my hero-didn’t shatter my heart the way he had in real life.
★ Don’t miss the chance to lose your heart to Lia, Asher, and their families in this emotional saga of second chances, hope, and love from a USA Today bestselling author. Start reading SWEET SOLACE today! ★
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Sweet Solace “Seattle Sound Series, Book 1” by Alexa Padgett
When Dahlia first met Asher nearly 20 years ago, she fell for his hazel eyes and that cute cleft in his chin, but what got her was his smooth whiskey voice. Sadly, her high school sweetheart was starting a band with Asher at the time. For Asher it was instant attraction to the grey eyed beauty as well, but instead of doing something about it, he left the band abruptly and never looked back, leaving her to believe the feeling wasn’t mutual. Both Dahlia and Asher become locked in loveless marriages while dreaming of the other and what could have been. Asher putting thoughts of her into his music and Dahlia putting the unrequited feelings of him in her books. Fast forward and music brought them back together again for a second chance. Can they finally have their happily ever after like in Dahlias bestselling books, or will it become one of Asher’s sad ballads?
Sweet Solace was my first book by Alexa Padgett, and I am happy to say that it won’t be my last. I cannot wait to read the next installment of The Seattle Sound Series. There goes my TBR yet again! Alexa’s writing brings you right into the heart of both characters and you can’t help but root them on into their HEA. I am not a crier, but this book had me tearing up at times due to all the feels between Dahlia and Asher. Dahlia can’t help but take care of everyone around her and Asher is her shoulder to cry on. It’s been hours since I finished this book and I can still feel them both.
I LOVE this book! The story captivated me from the beginning and the characters are told in a way that is very relatable. One of my favourite things about this book is every page makes you want to read the next! It’s beautifully written and I can’t wait for what Alexa Padgett comes up with next!
A really good romance.
I love this series!
Ashe and Dahlia are one of those couples that are just meant to be together and yet have to go through so much to do it. It’s an emotional journey with them that will have you feeling all the feels right with them. I couldn’t put this one down until I finished it and I don’t regret a second of lost sleep.
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Excellent writing that totally engaged this reader. What angst! What drama! What cruelty! The characterizations were magnificently done from the main male and female characters to the multitude of supporting characters. The characters were totally believable and realistic. Every nuance of emotion was wrought by each one. From sarcasm to romance to great familial support to sadness. (Yes, this reader cried in this one.) The depth of emotion parlayed just got to this reader. Well done Ms. Padgett!
This is a first time read of Ms. Padgett’s work and this reader has already checked out future reads by this author.
I voluntarily received an advance review copy of this novel via OTOH Books and I am leaving an honest and unbiased opinion. I have no affiliation to the author nor to OTOH Books.
Sweet Solace is a book about the complexities of relationships and the fallout of choices on loved ones. Alexa Padgett weaves a believable story of 2 people who meet again after many years. Dahlia and Asher have broken marriages, one through death and the other by a pending divorce. Each is sifting through the ashes of lost relationships and discovers a growing attraction to the other. Trying to navigate this attraction in a high profile divorce is at the heart of this story. The author does not gloss over the damage that parents can inflict on their children in a custody battle or the impact on the children. This is a well-written book that offers insight into the ugliness of greed and betrayal. But it is also about the healing powers of love and respect in a healthy relationship. This is a book that has great depth to its characters and is worth investing the time to read.
Oh this book! So well-written, I couldn’t put it down. Even held my breath a few times as I read, thinking of what could happen if it didn’t work out the way I wanted it to! No spoilers but you should definitely read it.
This was a beautiful story full of heartbreak that hits you in the heart and soul. The story between them is captivating. The author created a memorable couple who will remain in your mind long after you read this book. I felt so many emotions reading this book that I had to put it down at times. Great storytelling.
Dahlia and Asher have known each other since they were teenagers, but life and circumstances took them in different directions. They run into each other 18 years later. One is a widow and the other going through a nasty divorce. Sometimes old feelings don’t always stay buried. Can they find a second chance with each other, or will their baggage be too much? I really enjoyed this story. The characters were great, even Jessica and Dale were well written (because I seriously wanted repeatedly throat punch them both). I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!
This is a story that will slowly wrap around you using the characters. It takes them and gets you emotionally invested laying out the foundation of them. You will also get a feeling of the second chance that comes along. Dahlia and Asher will have taken tendrils of emotion and attached to you by the time the path comes along for them again seeing where they go. They both give you pieces of them that you want to connect with you staying in this one until the end.
I received a free Advanced Reader Copy of this book and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the 2nd book I’ve read written by Alexa Padgett; she has done an excellent job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
Sweet Solace is a heart gripping emotional stories from both Asher’s and Dahlia’s points of view. This tear jerking story will grab you from the start and not let go. Alexa has shown how rough life can be for popular musicians and their families.
Alexa Padgett’s Sweet Solace (Seattle Sound Series Book 1) is an emotionally powerful and very well done story. Dahlia and Asher are beautifully crafted and their well-written story just tears into the reader. This is strong stuff that’s definitely worth taking on. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises – the book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in this series.
Drama, romance and second chances are all brought together in this sad story. Set within rock culture, the book nevertheless brings out the reality of death, betrayal, and divorce and the effects on family life. Asher is dealing with his own problems and when he meets Dahlia again after many years, he realises that his original feelings for her are very much alive. However, he cannot taint Dahlia and her daughter with the mess that is his life until such time as it has been cleaned up. Dahlia is still dealing with the aftermath of her own life and struggling to put together the pieces. Her daughter is much too mature for her age but she is nevertheless an incredible support to her mother and the caring between mother and daughter has a rare quality to it. This novel is very well written with complex characters and deals with a number of issues facing people in general. We would like to think they are modern-day problems, but in fact, the emotional working out of betrayal and abuse has beset people for centuries. All that changes are the era, names, and places. I found this book engrossing and it left me feeling emotional and sad for the many difficulties people face. However, it is a standalone and ends on a positive and happy note, making me realise that to every problem there is a solution, sometimes very unexpected and unorthodox. I received a copy of this book as a gift and this is my honest and voluntary review.
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I’m new to Alexa Padgett and I absolutely love her!!!! This book was just awesome!!!!
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author.
Intense read that definitely had me intrigued wanting to read page after page as the plot unveiled and journey through their relationship with stupifying scenes and challenging scenarios.
This story will grab your emotions. This is two seasoned characters. Not a young rockstar and his groupie. It more about two characters with a second chance at love. There are some twists that reveal secrets that will break your heart.In the end the characters will captivate you. Dahlia and Asher capture a love that is 20 years overdue. They have to fight through past hurts, current hurts and a nasty ex. the story is sweet and sexy. I love the supporting characters too. It was a very good read.
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They meet when she was engaged to another and he left her behind. She loved him but her life was going in one way. Things do not to sell for either of them so when they meet again can things be different? What will happen? See if they can make it this time
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A new series called Seattle Sound and this is the first book by this Author that I have read, I will be looking into reading the rest of this series. This is Asher and Dahlia’s second chance and all the things they have to go through before they can get a happy ending. Both ex’s where nasty. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.