Trouble (Darling Devils Book 2)

Wow this author did it again. What a very intense roller coaster ride of emotional drama that have you feeling like you are right in the story as this draws you in and has you loving this beautiful rock star story.

Lars and Naomi has me hooked to their best from the very moment I started reading!!!! Their chemistry was OFF THE CHARTS FANTASTIC!!!! I’m new to Gabrielle G. but I will definitely be reading more from her, that’s for sure!!!! Her writing ability is quite stunning!!!!

With two of my favorite themes, that of friends to lovers as well as rockstars in love, it’s no wonder I was drawn to this book! With its sweet and sinfully sexy hero drummer Lars Trouble, along with his up and down relationship with his strong-willed friend Naomi, this is a story that kept me glued to the pages watching this larger than life romance play out. Through each tear, through each smile, and through each punch to the gut I became even more invested in these two finding HEA and after a rollercoaster ride of emotions I’m happy to report that it was all worth it!

Lars isn’t your stereotypical rockstar. Oh sure, he likes to have fun and enjoys some female attention, but when it comes to what he “really” wants it’s all about taking care of his bandmates and the close connection he has to his friend Naomi. He’s a fixer, wants to help those he cares about, and has always had a special place in his heart for Naomi as their connection fulfills him on every level. He’s a man of strong convictions, a man with a big heart who hates lies. His painful past has left its scars and left him unable to abide lies, no matter how big or small. He needs honesty, not superficiality, in his relationships. He and Naomi bond over their difficult pasts early on but unfortunately it’s lies and outside forces that ultimately pulls them apart, putting them and us through the emotional wringer, before they find their way back to each other in an immensely satisfying conclusion.

Naomi’s not your usual heroine, not in looks or attitude, and I found it refreshing and it drew me to her right from the start. She’s got her own painful past of abuse that’s left her closed off, made her hesitant to truly open up. For awhile she and Lars navigate their tenuous connection, wanting more but unable to admit it, and it had me rooting for them all the while knowing their fall was imminent. When the fall came it was heartbreaking and led to lots of angst and up and down moments. Through it all though I could see Naomi becoming more empowered, standing up for herself and finding her worth, and it endeared her to me all the more. The road to HEA was littered with lots of twists and turns, and some hard truths, but love finally won out in a romance that dug deep into this author’s well of emotions.

After the pitch perfect couple found in the previous book in this series, I wasn’t sure the author could craft another captivating pair…but she definitely did. Lars is book boyfriend material wrapped up in a sexy package and I was often drooling over his words and deeds. Naomi’s the kind of heroine you admire, a tough-talking and strong-willed one whose past lefts it’s scars running deep but who ultimately rose above it. Their friendship was definitely put to the test throughout this book, with them both coming out stronger in the end. The issues dealt with were realistically and respectfully depicted and the fallout was believable in this rollercoaster ride of emotions. The sweet and sexy moments between Lars and Naomi were nicely balanced too with a flawless epilogue that wrapped me in it’s warm afterglow. The hints and glimpses given of fellow bandmate Art have me now counting down the days until his story hits bookshelves…and it will tempt you too!

Lars Trouble and Naomi Tanaka wowzer.
Lars is the drummer for Darling Devils and manages almost everything. He’s the level headed one always keeping Dan and Art in check. When Naomi comes along she puts him in his place and oddly enough they begin a friendship that can only lead to them facing there true feelings for each other. They may be like best friends but and Naomi has secrets and her past is one full of pain and suffering. When she has to tell Lars one big secret she hoped she wouldn’t have to tell anyone they have a fall out.. Lars falls off the tracks and is broken. How can things work out for them and can Naomi stop hiding from her friends and the one she loves..?
Trouble is a story that has drama, friendship, romance, secrets, and heartache. Also some mention of abuse and suffering. I enjoyed the characters and story but I hoped for a little more.. overall it was a good read and I can’t wait for Sweet to come out.

I wasn’t expecting this story to unfold as it did but that is the thing when you read books by Gabrielle, she catches you by surprise and you fall in love with the characters and plot that gets you hooked! Lars is such a wholesome man despite his past and i enjoyed that side to him. Naomi wow she’s a warrior and I’m glad they both saw the truth before it was too late to do anything about it.

Gabrielle G. is one of those authors that gets better and better with each book she writes. I love each and every one of her books.

Gabrielle G hooked me with her words and her characters. I loved Lars and Naomi. These two friends were just amazing to read about. Both just as clueless as the other. Lars and Naomi are such real, heart touching characters. I had such a strong connection to them. Trouble is filled with real life issues, and this made me just love them more. Rockstars aren’t above real life problems and issues. When I can understand the issues in a story it just adds so much to it for me. Lars and Naomi walk the line between friendship and relationship. Naomi is hiding things from Lars and he doesn’t like it. They are the one thing that Lars can’t handle.

Gabrielle G. brings all the emotions. The twist and turns in Trouble had me on the edge of my seat. I got a lot less sleep last night than I should have because I just couldn’t put Trouble down. Gabrielle G. delivers a beautiful, heartbreaking friends to lovers story. Lars and Naomi’s story is raw, and amazing. 5 stars for Gabrielle G. and Trouble. She continues to just blow me away with each book. I cannot wait to see what she gives us next.

WOW! She did it once again. What a book! I LOVE IT

I thought Dan Darling is the only one that can make me dream about him in the group of these crazy rockers from Darling Devils. Of course he still do , I’m in love with Dan and he is my bookboyfriend forever , but Lars Trouble is definitely swoony worth and undeniably a rock-star-bookboyfriend-material too
Let’s just say I’ve enough love for both
He was always the one that took care of Dan and Art. He was the voice of reason and communicated with managers and the record labels.
He is the man in the shadow, the drummer of the Darling Devils, but also the keeper of all secrets and the fixer of all problems. He cared about and took care of everyone and everything.
No, he is neither a saint nor is he a bore.
He lives his rock star life with full force and takes what this life has to offer
But, yes, there’s always a but in every story, then he met Naomi. No, not what you think. She just became his best friend
At first……
This story is a crazy rollercoaster of emotions, dramas and heartbreaking secrets that goes much deeper than just a romance.
It describes a very important topics of child abuse and how a person’s view of life and relationship will never really be normal afterwards.
This is a unbelievable beautiful and incredible emotional story about love and loss, but also about finding the one person that gets you and that will always catch you when you fall.
I recommend it to everyone who likes rockstar romances with an epic HEA and a lot of rock star hotness!
This book is the second book in the series and should be read after Darling. Trust me you want to read it. It’s one of my top ten books 2019.

This book can be read as a standalone novel. To avoid spoilers, and to fully understand the series, I recommend reading the series in order.

Naomi and Lars have history. Serious chemistry of heat and sexy history. Only the choice for her was about friendship. Since she could have gotten serious about a man who uses her looks as a type. She instead, chose to be his friend, the best of friends.

Lars is all in with his best friend. Until the worst happens. Then they split apart, and that is it. Being in the limelight, having someone to care about who he really is was a real treat. Now, she looks at him with such shame and disgust. Can this be fixed?

I love the friends to lovers trope, I have been pretty vocal about that. I just really did not feel the connection with this story and its MC’s. I tried at separate times. I found the story solid, the pace nice and fast, and the chemistry just was not working for me. All around it is still worth the read. Lots of our favorites make an appearance, and I am still eager to read the next installment in the series. The book is still a good read.

***This ARC copy was given in exchange for an honest review only.

Emotional. Angsty. Heartbreaking. Add in some true devotion and the life they love, careers they are devoted to, and the misunderstandings that happen along the way and you have this amazing book entitled Trouble. This rig book will leave you begging for more of the Darlings.

Gabrielle G. has once again hooked me with her magical words. This book is a top 10 read for me for 2020 – hands down everyone needs Trouble. The emotions. The struggles. The secrets. It all culminates into a story of epic love, heartbreak, and then mending all the cracks as the story unfolds.

These characters have come to mean so much to me. I have fallen in love with them and all their struggles. She writes real people with real problems. Totally relatable situations and circumstances. A truly epic romance that has many twists and turns that will keep your guessing what will happen next.

This book brought me to tears, then made me laugh my butt off, then want to throw my kindle. These words were epic and over the top amazing.

Lars Trouble – he is a member of Darling. Rockstars. Gods. Naomi is the best friend. They are so blind to what they really feel that they hurt each other with secrets and lies. Their story is not easy to read and will make you want to scream, but it is worth reading every word to get to the ending.

Seriously – a MUST READ by Gabrielle G. She will blow you away!

Gabrielle G has this way of writing a story that is so beautifully poetic that you get lost in her words but then there is another side to her writing that is so raw and sexy. It sounds like a crazy combination but it’s brilliant! Every book blows my mind, breaks my heart and makes me fall in love. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about Lars and Na’s story. I knew that this one was going to be a roller coaster because there were so many obstacles for them to overcome in both of their pasts and current life. However, once again Gabrielle G delivered a page turning, kindle throwing, heart palpitating masterpiece. I swear I declare every one as my favorite…that is until another release.