TREY: A Lair Novel

And we all think that rock stars have charmed life with excesses of every kind. Trey will change your mind and break your heart as you read this amazing story. Trey has been almost destroyed by the events that have shaped his life from a horrendous childhood to the tragic loss of his wife. Emerging from a very dark place after lots of therapy and with the help and support of the Lair family he is finally able to carry on with his life and music.

Then he is thrown another curve ball when Camilla a one night stand from seven years ago suddenly appears back in his life. Finding that he has a daughter changes everything about Trey as he now has something to live for. Instead of feeling like an outsider when the boys from Devil’s Lair get together with their wives and kids he finds himself getting totally involved in their fun and games even to the point of wearing swim trunks! It is wonderful to watch the love and closeness grow between Trey and his beautiful and spirited daughter as she winds him around her little finger.

Trey’s icy heart begins to thaw as he realizes that he could find love and happiness again as a family with Camilla and his daughter. I was totally absorbed in the story and my emotions were all over the place. So sad for Trey that he has suffered so much in his life and then so happy for him when he meets his daughter.

AM Madden is a very talented author who has given us yet another amazing story in the Devil’s Lair series, one of the first rock star series that I ever read and definitely one of the best. She has brilliantly brought to life again all the characters that we know so well and who are rock stars but just normal people with feelings and hurts like the rest of us. Although it has been a while, reading Trey has made me want to go back and read this series all over again, and if you haven’t read it you should too.

Get ready to have your socks literally rocked off!
Author A.M. Madden has brought us the wonderful, sexy, loving and funny rock star Trey Taylor!
Trey is now my favorite book boyfriend from the Back-Up Series!
This book can be read as a standalone but I HIGHLY suggest you read them all.
Trey totally stole my heart with his story.
Trey’s story of overcoming his tragedies and finding out that love can still happen no matter what has happened in the past gripped my heart.
Soo many emotions when reading this book.
No spoilers but I will say this book is going to make you fall hard for Trey and finding out if he can have a happily ever after.
Go One Click it!
5 popped!

Not having read the previous installments in The Back-Up series shouldn’t hold anyone back when it comes to picking up this book as it stands strongly on its own as a tale of second chances set in the music world. From its delicious hero, Trey Taylor, to the strong-willed heroine who finds an unexpected family of her own after coming face to face with her own past. Together they make a formidable pair whose journey to HEA brought a tear to my eye while warming my heart.

Trey’s life started out under a shadow of abuse from his religious zealot father that left scars both inside and out. After leaving that life behind the memories never faded away even as his talent, and fate, had him landing a place as bassist for Devil’s Lair. It was a weight that kept his heart guarded until meeting Tara, that one woman capable of lightening his burdens…at least there was until fate once again reared its ugly head to take him down a dark and destructive path. A year post-rehab is where readers find him at the beginning of this story, with his bandmates supportive yet watchful of him. Seeing everyone around him paired off, with children by their sides, brings a wave of melancholy over him but fears too of opening his heart yet again. When Camilla shows up out of the blue though his heart definitely reawakens as she gives him one last chance at happiness in a journey that pulls at the heartstrings. Trey’s been through so much darkness in his life and I couldn’t help but want to repeatedly hug him. From the early betrayal of his parents to the loss of Tara, it’s no wonder he’s leery of opening his heart. It’s clear that he’s just going through the motions though, flashing a grin and telling corny jokes, just trying to get through each day without losing himself. Things between him and Camilla may have started out rocky but I enjoyed their deepening connection, a connection based on their mutually painful pasts. Their connection grew realistically through a slow burn and interactions that had them truly sharing their feelings. I loved both Trey’s sexy and confident rockstar persona, as well as his sweet and vulnerable side, and it all made for an immensely satisfying journey to unconditional love and an unexpected family.

Camilla Deron came from a family full of expectations for their children and unfortunately she failed more often than not in her parent’s eyes. From breaking up with the abusive man who her family loved to becoming a single parent she’s been left adrift by them now. After a recent accident her solitary existence makes her even more uncertain about the future and has her putting her affairs in order…and her one-night stand with Trey is the most pressing affair. The memory of being with Trey all those years ago has sustained her through the years, but it also leaves her completely conflicted. She can’t picture him as a father, but that’s exactly what he wants the moment she shows him a picture of Alivia. Though she at first wants to run from him, the more time he spends getting to know his daughter has them growing closer in a journey full of healing. I admired Camilla for raising her daughter on her own all those years, liked seeing her in Mama Bear mode, but was equally frustrated by the years she stole from Trey. Her assumptions about him robbed him of seven years and she’s lucky that his response to the truth wasn’t uglier. Despite my early disappointment in her decision though I still liked her and what she brought to Trey’s life in their slow climb to HEA.

This was a quick read that packed quite an emotional wallop. Lots has happened to Trey throughout the years and everything ultimately culminates in this richly rewarding romance full of intense emotions. Trey and Camilla are a good pairing, both a bit battered and bruised, who come to count on one another in a supportive connection full of heart and soul. I’m not normally a fan of children in romance books, but Alivia was charming and I enjoyed seeing Trey’s awe in her being his. Even though Trey felt alone all these years he in fact had a family…the men and women of Devil’s Lair. They’re an eclectic bunch who are more of a family than those bound by blood. They’ve always been there for Trey, watched out for him, and cared for him despite his detours into destructive behavior. They’re just as supportive throughout this story and quickly made Camilla and Alivia one of the “family” which led to the pitch perfect epilogue that wrapped up their stories beautifully. Readers looking for a rockstar-fueled series full of rollercoaster moments, steamy encounters, and rousing conclusions will want to start The Back-Up series from the very start after seeing how perfectly things end here.

Trey Taylor is one of my most beloved characters in the Back Up Series from the brilliant mind of A.M. Madden. Trey has been to hell and back more times than I can count. When it seems he is finally getting his life back into some sort of order, fate has other plans. This time in the form of a beautiful blue eyed beauty who is about to rock his world and expose the shattered pieces of his heart. I love that A.M. Madden has brought her “Back Up Series Pen” out of retirement to give Trey a proper ending to his emotional, angsty story. I will be forever indebted to her for fulfilling my broken heart and satisfying my desire for a better fate for this well deserving character. Bravo and thank you for healing my heart in the process.

I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

In this book we find out where Trey is at since losing his wife and going off the rails. Also in this book are we introduced to a new character Camilla Deron. Well Trey is back not at a 100% but like his therapist keeps telling him that will take time. He still misses Tara and still feels guilty for what he lost. He is learning though that his new normal doesn’t have to be defined by his past. This is still something hard to except but he is trying. On his way to a party to celebrate the signing of Cannon (who we met in Liner Notes) to the new label Trey is met by a woman from his past. Camilla can’t believe that a one night stand could bring her the most amazing thing in her life. Now after a scare of her own she wants to make sure her most precious thing is taken care of should anything happen to her. Now all she needs is one thing from Trey. When these two meet and learn what is at stakes will this be a HEA or will the demons or Trey’s past self implode his future?

This is such an amazing story. There is so much I want to tell you all but I don’t want to ruin any surprises for any future readers. It does have many ups and downs I want to tell you about. However I want every reader to experience this story like it’s meant to be with no secretes revealed. I will say this book grabs you on page one and doesn’t let go even when the story end. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone.

I received a free copy of this book for an honest review.

If you’re a #LairLover like me you’ll be interested in seeing what happens with Trey in this novel. If you’ve not read previous Lair / Back-Up Series novels you should before reading this one.

Trey is a lost soul. So much of his life has not been positive. What had been positive though he’s clung to like glue. Working through his demons is where we meet him again in Trey.

Trey thinks he has a tortured soul. One that no good can be bestowed upon. Which is completely untrue and this novel depicts such.

If you’re a fan of novels that take those that are battered and beaten only to turn them around to walk the yellow brick road – this novel is for you. I enjoyed seeing the turn around in Trey’s life. Finding love again along with so much more. His character is definitely deserving.

I loved catching up with the guys from devils lair. Seeing how they were going but more importantly seeing how Trey was doing. I always felt that until he was happy and settled their story was incomplete.
I have to say the author caught me by surprise at the way this story started. In a good way, i might add ! I smiled and felt the contentment settle over me.
Things were going to get really interesting.

Who knew that all the bad ass behaviour that Trey got up to back in the day would come back and bite him on the ass ! Change him and make him re-evaluate the important things in his life.

How Trey copes with everything that is being thrown at him shows you just how much he has grown as a man and a person. And that everyone can be happy. You just have to let it happen and believe.

This book can be read as a standalone,but I would highly recommend you start at the beginning of this series as it gives you more of an insight into what Trey has had to endure, including all the highs and the lows.
Loved loved loved it !
Congratulations A.M. Madden.

Trey, you gorgeous hunk of brooding man, I can’t possibly be happier for you. It seems A.M. Madden had a reason for all our pain and suffering in Sold Out. (While you don’t have to read The Back Up Series to love and appreciate Trey, I suggest you do. It provides more detail. More chances to love and even more terrible jokes!)

Trey gets his HEA finally! To say I was upset about the course of his most recent years would be putting it mildly. However, even I can see that it was worth the pain. Trey is a work in progess. Fighting his demons isn’t over after a quick trip to the psychologist. Trey has put in the time and is ready to be…Trey.

Receiving a surprise visit changes everything he thought he knew, thought he could handle, and brings to life everything he wanted.

I am overwhelmed by my need to hold Trey through his next phase. I have always loved the trickster but his fragile heart needs all the care it can get. Good thing Alivia is up for the challenge.

I love this new beginning. Lair lovers are going to go gaga for the new additions to the Devil’s Lair crew.

Anyone who has read any of the Back Up Series from A.M. Madden, is familiar with Trey. In this Lair installment, we get to read about Trey once again, we all want him to fall in love again, after the heartbreak he has been through of loosing Tara.
Then in comes Camilla, a hook up from the past, and man does she give him the surprise of his life. The story is so emotional, it’s also about healing, surviving a horrible childhood, and learning what unconditional love is.

This is a great second chance story that you don’t want to end, the epilogue sure does leave on a great note. I have a feeling we will get books on all their offspring sometime in the future.

The sexy bass player of Devils Lair is back and the final chapter in his life story is about to be told.

His life has been traumatic, unforgiving and tragic since a young age, but now is Trey Taylor’s time to put those demons in there place and experience a life altering happiness that he deserves. His life will forever change with a chance meeting from his past that will see his future change in a heartbeat and in a way he never thought possible.
This is a story of acceptance, hope and all consuming love. When reading Trey I feel as though I am only now getting to know the real man behind the black shades and piercing blue eyes. He masks his pain well, and over time has learnt to let in the ones closest to him to help him heal and move forward with his life. His fight to survive each day and live for the next will have you wanting to jump in the pages and hold him tight so he keeps on fighting. Yes the tears will flow but the heartfelt love in this story will change those tears to happy ones. The good thing is we still get the cocky attitude and corny jokes we love from him.

A.M.Madden has written this book to perfection and Trey’s story is finally as it should be. It’s put a smile on my face and filled my heart full of joy and happiness.