Bestselling author Lisa Suzanne’s newest standalone rock star romance has a forbidden twist you won’t see coming.After a bad decision lands me a role on a reality show, I expect it to be my big break as a TV star. Despite getting kicked off the first night, I land on my feet again when a talent agent who saw the show offers me an audition as back-up dancer for a popular rock band.Knowing this … band.
Knowing this could be my stepping stone is exciting, but the real thrill is watching Brody bang on his drums every night. It’s a bad idea for a dancer to hook up with a band member, but after he kisses me, I can’t stay away.
Facing the consequences was inevitable, and it only takes one scandalous mistake from my past to cause our complete destruction.
Bad decision or not, I always manage to come out on top… until I don’t.
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Every time I think I can’t love Lisa Suzanne’s books any more…she releases a new one…and I’m off and running again. We are once again in the Vail/MFB world and while you can read this as a standalone, if you plan on reading any books before these, I’d do those first so you don’t spoil the endings to THOSE wonderful stories. Zoey and Brody’s story kind of bring three of Lisa Suzanne’s worlds together in one emotional and funny as heck book (The jokes alone are worth the price of admission lol) – Vail, MFB and Reality TV. About 1/3 of the way through, you (or at least I did) kind of know where the story is going to go…how that particular moment will come to fruition and how it will eventually play out, however, is what I waited for from the moment I thought I had it figured out. I love seeing these rock star players meet their matches and finally SEE that there is more to the nameless, faceless line of women. It is awe inspiring to see the women in their lives see their true worths as well and that there is a beautiful life after bad decisions.
Loved this book!! The characters are so witty and hilarious…they will have you laughing from dirty jokes to gasping at a shocking turn of events!! Read it!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
I love a book that i get so engrossed in that i forget everything else, and this is that type of book.
The characters of Brody and Zoey are two that you will connect with and root for throughout the book.
You’ll understand Brody’s “hurt” when his friends all pair off and his world changes. You’ll ache when he discovers Zoey’s secret and how it effects his whole world. And at times you’ll want to say grow up.
Zoey will also have wanting to say WTF when she foes stuff. You’ll ache when Brody finds out her secret and you’ll feel the pain come off the page.
Brody and Zoey are two people who are attracted to each other instantly but as they try to figure out if they are meant to be together there are many twist and turns.
There are many bad decisions in this one and I liked the fact that their solution wasn’t “fixed” easily.
This was a great love story.
I was given this book for an honest voluntary review
Oh my. This book was a roller coaster ride and a half. The first half was happy to lucky but the the author read dove into the heart of the story and my heart broke for both characters. Zoey and Brody were like a fire when it came to their romance. It was hot and bright and just totally amazing. There are some bad decisions that are made (hence the title of the book) and they changed the corse of the book. I laughed at the jokes, I had tears when the characters were heart broken and I had hope that everything would work out.
The author did an awesome job when it came to some of the topics in this book. I won’t go into details but she did great. I love that the characters got justice and were able to work out things. I haven’t read any of this other rock star type books yet but after meeting all the awesome secondary characters I look forward to reading so of them.
I did have some issues with how it seemed something were tossed to the back burner. Like with Zoeys friends in Atlanta. They just kinda disappeared from the book. It didn’t have an impact to the story, but it was in my mind wondering about them up until the end. I can’t wait to read some more rockstar books by this author. I’m not a huge fan of rock stars but the author really had me hooked. 4 stars #2OCCJD
4.5 Rockin’ Stars!
I will preface this by saying that I have not read any other MFB books…YET. While I don’t feel I needed to, I really want more after reading this one.
I did not like Zoey very much when this story began, but that all changed when you see the real person behind the actions and start to understand her better. Brody, a typical Rockstar and I loved it, along with his sense of humor and loyalty. Add the Vail boys and their intense need to take care of their own and the MFB crew with their changing dynamics. Throw in a very unexpected plot twist, a realty TV show, dirty jokes and small spaces ~ this story delivered…
I love the down-to-earth Rockstars that Lisa Suzanne has created a GREAT cast of them.
Wow! This was such an amazing read and worth all the five stars!! I don’t know how she does it, but Lisa has a God given talent when it comes to writing about her rockstars! If you like the boys of MFB and even Vail, then this book is for you!
This story comes with all the feels – laughter, sympathy, angst, and more. Oh, and I can’t forget the plot twist that left me speechless!! It was non stop reading from the half way point!! I was so wrapped up in Zoey and Brody’s story, I couldn’t wait to see how everything unraveled for their HEA!!
I definitely recommend this book, especially if you love rockstars and/or Lisa Suzanne’s books. You will not be disappointed. It is NOT a necessity, but you may want to read Take My Heart first for a little backstory.
I read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Lisa has DRUMMED out another ROCKIN’ read!
The Benefits of Bad Decisions by Lisa Suzanne is one of my favorite books this year. Zoey and Brody are great together. Their story kept me engaged and not wanting to,put it down.
Zoey is the sister of Ethan Fuller from the world famous rock band Vail. Wanting to make it on her own merit, she makes a series of decisions that would be considered not to be the best. But sometimes those connections can lead to life changing decision. She has always followed her gut but questions her decision making skills after a series of bad decisions.
Brody and his band, MFB, got their huge break when they headlined for Vail on their lasted tour. He is your typical rock star bad boy who loves to play the field.
Lisa once again wrote a love story with all the feels. They way she tells the story of Zoey and Brody is a roller coaster ride of emotions that have you laughing at times and crying during some emotional parts. And yes, the title fits the storyline perfectly. Decisions, good or bad, have consequences that may or not be what we are looking for. If you have never read one of Lisa’s many rock star romances, The Benefits of Bad Decisions is a non cliffhanging stand-alone that will have you wanting to read more about MFB and Vail. This is a DRUM ROLLING 5 STAR MUST READ. I received The Benefits of Bad Decisions as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Lisa Suzanne is a goddess!!! OMGEEEE. I was star strucked and awed the whole time I was reading this book. Okay I need to let my fan girl on… (Squeels Loudly) VAIL is in the house!!! Phew okay. I’m good.
MFB is a new and upcoming band and watch out ladies, you will fall over their feet too. The Benefits of Bad Decisions is Brody’s and Zoey’s story. And we all love to hate Zo. The beginning of this story had me rolling my eyes. I was really despising our heroine. But then.. IT happened! Her human side comes out and that is a game changer for the story. The lies eventually catch up, but I find myself rooting for Brody and Zoey. The unthinkable happens and like Brody, I am unsure what will happen at the end.
I am a mess after I finished reading The Benefits of Bad Decisions. The emotional turmoil and the excitement of Mark ( I just had to put his name out there even though I fell for Brody), I could barely breath. I loved everything about this story and I love the journey we are taking with MFB!
Zoey Fuller is desperate to get on television. While dancing is one of her dreams, being recognized as a television star is an even bigger dream that she has. So when she goes to audition to be on the television show “Single Life,” she’s willing to do anything. Even one of the worst things imaginable.
Fast forward: Her time on “Single Life” over too quickly due to her mistakes, Zoey needs another job- and fast. Her brother, Ethan Fuller, offers her to be one of the dancers for MFB, one of the hottest bands that’s about to go on a two-month tour across the country. Zoey agrees to give it a chance, but what she didn’t expect? Drummer Brody Jensen- eyes darker than chocolate, a body built by the gods of music, and a kiss sweeter than any song she’s heard of.
But she doesn’t want to date Brody. She has a thing against drummers.
Brody Jensen, however, doesn’t take “No” for an answer. One touch of Zoey’s skin, one tender kiss outside of her hotel room, and he’s determined to claim what’s his. Each beat of his drums call to him as he watches Zoey dance in front of him and the band on stage. And it’s intoxicating. Soon the two embark on a wild, passionate, and beautiful romance while they’re on the tour.
But will one mistake from the past destroy what they have forever? Or will the benefits of one bad decision be able to triumph?
Another fantastic offering from Lisa Suzanne – not to be missed!! Though this story can be read as a standalone, it’s a wonderful continuation of the VAIL, and more recently, MFB story lines and it’s a nice look back on previous stories/characters as well as concentrating on the relationship between Zoey and Brody. Zoey is the sister of Ethan Fuller (VAIL’s drummer) and she wants to become famous but claims to want to do it on her own and without help from her famous brother. Brody is the drummer for MFB and he’s happy bouncing from one willing female to the next as MFB gets ready for their first headlining tour. Through some bad decisions (the title of this book couldn’t be more perfect), Zoey joins a reality dating TV show and that disaster leads her to an opportunity to become a backup dancer on MFB’s tour as they lose one of their dancers at the last minute (Zoey has a background in dancing). The first time Zoey and Brody meet, sparks fly. They are both instantly attracted to each other but both fight their feelings for their own reasons. As the tour begins, their relationship grows, they become closer and their walls start to come down. They are a fun couple and you want them to get beyond their own hang-ups and find true happiness and things seem to be going really well when there is suddenly a completely unexpected twist in their story (you will not believe it!!) and they are over. Will they be able to get beyond this ‘bad decision’ and find their way back to each other?? Once you start this story, you will not be able to put it down…..it’s so, so good!!
Every time I read a book by Lisa Suzanne, I think I couldn’t possibly fall in love with the characters any more than I did with that book. Zoey and Brody are no exception. This book completely owned me, every single sentence reminding me once again why I love this author’s writing style so dearly, and why her words effect me every single time without fail. This was an intense, passionate love story that had all the components that I am drawn to in a romance of this kind. I was mesmerized from the very first page, and my fascination with these characters only grew as the story played out. I absolutely loved Zoey and Brody together. The two of them had crazy chemistry. From the moment they first met, you could feel the sexual tension in the air. Their road to happiness wasn’t always an easy one though, but it was heartwarming when they finally got to that point. All in all, this is another fantastic story by the wonderfully talented Lisa Suzanne! She is a MUST read.
So we finally get Zoey’s story! She is the sister of the drummer Ethan. However she doesn’t want to be known by that. She wants to find her own way.
Brody is the drummer for MFB and he isn’t epic the dancer to knock him off his feet.
It’s an instant connection for these two but when they decide to keep it on the down low with the tour starting.
Omg this storyline builds you up to the plot twist but doesn’t prepare you for the fall out! Drama drama and more drama over takes the characters too.
‘It was one bad decision.’
This is my favorite novel from this author to date. She really gets the heart pumping and the tears a pouring. I highly recommend it!
Oh my gosh. Lisa Suzanne once again has written a must read book. Zoey and Brody’s journey to find their forever has some epic twists and turns. I laughed, got a bit teary, swooned and just could not put my e-reader down. If you like Rockers and their stories you will love this book!
The Benefits of Bad Decisions takes us into the world of MFB headlining their own tour. We have met MFB in previous books but this book can be read as a stand-alone. First we have Zoey, a last minute fill in dancer for the tour, who is trying to make her way on her own and not the coattails of her brother’s fame and she makes some pretty tough decisions in the very beginning of the book. Then we have Brody, the drummer for MFB and when he meets Zoey he is immediately taken, connected, and mesmerized by her. We get to see their relationship unfold while on tour in a sweet and sexy way! But when the results of earlier bad decisions are discovered, everything could change for Zoey and Brody. This is a wonderfully fun, very sexy, full of heartache and heart warming moments for everyone. I can’t wait to see more of MFB in future books.
4 Stars
First and foremost I liked seeing old characters from previous books. That was a total plus. And since this book involves Zoey Fuller, Ethan’s sister we get to see the VAIL crew and I was so here for that.
I’m not going to lie, in the beginning and a few chapters in I didn’t like Zoey. Her decisions were questionable and indeed bad. I gave her a chance and waited to see if she’d change my mind. With time I did see a different side to her and it made me understand and slowly I started seeing her in a different light. And in my eyes she did redeem herself.
Brody is the drummer of MFB. He’s a rockstar and a one-night-stand-and-leave-them kinda guy. There were quite a few times when I wanted to shake him and knock some sense into him. He’s good at keeping things inside and because of some family issues it’s easy for him to see that love is a sham.
Zoey and Brody are electric when they’re together. Their chemistry is off the charts. Though everything isn’t coming up roses, they have things to work out. And its not easy, but in the end it will be easier to breathe. Together Zoey and Brody become a team. They struggle when they’re apart, but when together, they thrive.
The Benefits of Bad Decisions by Lisa Suzanne is the story of Brody and Zoey.
Zoey is trying to find her way and thought doing a reality show might be the way. But that doesn’t last but does open her to find another job as a back up dancer for a band.
Brody is the drummer in the band who is finding it hard to resist Zoey..which doesn’t last long. But both have things from their past that come forward again that adds to their rocky road.
Enjoyed reading their story.
This book was great! It was full of unexpected twists and turns that kept me reading.
Absolutely amazing!!! Some bad decisions could be a good decision? Brody and Zoey are hot!!!! A MUST READ!!!!
Lisa Suzanne takes us back into familiar territory with the guys from MFB and a few familiar VAIL faces too!
Zoey just wants to make it in the entertainment industry without the help of her brother. When she is kicked off of a reality show, she lands a gig as a back up dancer for MFB on their first headlining tour.
Enter Brody, the drummer for MFB. From the first meeting, sparks fly for them both but how will a relationship work while they are on tour? Both are afraid for their own reasons and rightfully so.
There is quite the draw dropping spoiler that brings ALL the angst!
Now the question is, what rock star will Lisa visit next?!
Zoey has been living in her famous brother’s shadow her whole life and she just wants something that she got on her own merit without his influence, when she lands a role on a reality dating show she figures this will be her big break, however she never counted on being cut on the first show, so when an audition opens up for a back-up dancer for a band opens up, she goes for it without even knowing who she is auditioning for. When the band turns out to be MFB who just finished opening for her brother’s band she is ready to turn the job down until Brody the drummer for the band convinces her to stay. Brody has never met anyone like Zoey, he knows she is different and he wants more than just one night with her. Everything is finally going their way when an unexpected twist turns everything sideways and nothing will be the same again.