White Trash Circus will be taking an extended break and won’t be playing any time in the foreseeable future. Please lodge all your complaints to my guitarist—and my ex best friend—who I found inside the girlfriend I’ve had since high school. I will pull the freaking knife from my back and continue—without either of them—when the time is right. With enough hate and anger coursing through my veins … veins to keep me in therapy for life, I’m going to save my cash and let the music heal me. Prepare all your bleeding hearts to be tormented with the most righteous, heavy and cataclysmic tunes to ever come out of me. So there’s that to look forward to. Thank you for all the support over the years, the gigs, the love and most of all memories. Don’t trust anyone and stay metal—Vaughan.
PS. Connor, you left your guitar and rig at my house so I took the liberty of relocating it to my front lawn. I might have dropped it on the way out the door. In your own words, brother, “Sometimes stuff just happens.”
PPS. Our drummer spontaneously combusted and is no longer with us.
WhiteTrashMegaFan- Whoa! Is this real?
VaughanLover4Eva – I love you Vaughan, you were too good for her anyway. I want to have your babies.
HeavyBrad69– So rock and roll!! Can’t wait for the new stuff, it’s going to be metal AF!
Nico – Ummm, Vaughan, what about me?
LicksNStick – LOL awks
White Trash Circus – No one cares about the bass player, Nico.
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I received a copy of this book from he publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
A nothing special rock band from Pittsburgh, PA is launched into the spotlight when the lead singer, Vaughan, posts a status on social media announcing the band’s implosion. Ironic that money, fame, and the opportunity of a lifetime came knocking at his door after what had been the worst day of his life Guess it couldn’t be any worse..or could it?
You ladies are going to fall in love with Vaughn. Well, you might wanna smack him up the side of the head a time or twenty but your going to love him no matter what. He’s a rock star after all. Who doesn’t love a rock star? When we meet Vaughn he feels like his life has hit rock bottom. After all his drummer has just walked away from the band and the girl he thought he loved more than life is fooling around with his band mate. Could things get any worse? This calls for a trip to a far away cabin and a social media meltdown if anything in the world has ever caused one. Little does he know that that all his dreams just might be about to come true thanks to his viral meltdown. This will put Gillian in his life and man if ever two people were made for each other it is these two. I love this book. I devoured it and I was sad for my time with these characters to be over. This is one you don’t want to miss.
This is more than your typical cocky roackstar player romance. Vaughn is a true beautiful and sensitive artistic soul. He is a one woman man at henkart because he is a true romantic. Gillian seems to be his complete opposite. She comes across as cold and unfeeling; the perfect product of the corporate machine. She hides a soft and vulnerable side which is revealed the longer she spends with Vaughn. He is one determined man, he wants to get to thathi soft spot he can just glimpse. The real fun of the read is their back and forth as characters. The play between the two characters is hilarious, sweet and endearing. It is fun to read and really engaging. I think this is my favourite romcom of the year. I really recommend it. Well worth the read.
The rockstar trope is not usually the first thing I’m drawn to, but it’s T. Gephart, so how do you NOT give it a go?
Viral had my full attention right from the first chapter. The combination of Oh no! Vaughan is a total train wreck, a hot af train wreck, but still…to he’s actually amzing kept me on my toes!
Pair him up with Gillian, her ice cold shell covering up a total sweetheart inside and you have a story that I couldn’t put down!
4.5 twinkling stars for a beautiful ‘not as we know it’ rock and roll story that will rock your world.
Vaughan Hale has just gone viral. Or, to be more accurate, one of his posts on social media has!
Life being a Rockstar is hard, even when the audience is topping out at 30. Doesn’t stop Vaughan though, who is putting his whole heart into his dream of making it big with White Trash Circus.
However, the discovery of his girlfriend and a bandmate in an intimate horizontal tango, puts paid to all those dreams and makes Vaughan an instant media ‘success’.
The vultures circle and Domination Music Group come out on top effectively picking the last pieces of meat from Vaughan’s ravaged body!
Gillian Duzan is the heir apparent at Domination. She is doing everything in her power to prove her worth so that, one day, she can take over her father’s empire.
There is one thing that is indisputable. Gillian has learned from the master and her hopes for Vaughan and his music career is in her hands.
The journey to fame comes at a price for Vaughan and when push comes to shove, he’s ready to walk away. His ‘beautiful distraction’ is of much more importance, if only it could be believed by those that matter.
Viral is a heartfelt story of someone who seems to have it all but is penniless where it counts. Luckily there is someone who can show the way to untold riches.
“I had no idea if it was going to all end up in flames—me, my career, my life—but my god was I desperate to find out.”
Never mess with your phone if you are drunk. The chances of you doing something you regret the next day are huge. Posting a grudging outburst that your best friend slept with your girlfriend is not a good idea. And if you’re the lead singer of a band, and this friend is the guitarist, the chances of things getting out of hand increase. Especially if we add the part where the drummer goes into flames and nobody cares about the bass player.
Vaughan wakes up the next day with a hangover, with a furious bass player demanding explanations and a viral post. His anonymous rock band is raised to stardom thanks to a scandal and the collapse of his personal life. But if the White Trash Circus dream of fame is over even before it begins, this free and unexpected exposure can pay off even more.
With the interest of the media, and the rise of recent fans who want to hear the story unfold, getting a call from a major label can be a light at the end of the tunnel. But more intriguing than dealing with Gillian, the daughter of the label’s owner, and an enigmatic figure who loves a basic black look, will be to find that the rule of signing a contract without reading should never be broken. The consequences can be catastrophic.
When Vaughan and Gillian are forced to form an alliance and thus not lose everything they have fought for, living together will be only one of the obstacles in their path. The growing attraction and intense chemistry between them will be more difficult and impossible to resist. If Gillian is the ice queen, Vaughan is the master of patience. She is cold, hard, reserved and likes to give orders. He is calm but intense, not the typical carefree, dreamy artist, well-centered, and disobeys her every command. Complete opposites. But that complement each other.
With a lighter pace, moving away from the typical dramas and behaviors expected of a rock star, the book focuses more on developing their relationship and how life has shaped each other to that point.
The supporting characters were a nice addition, especially Declan and Austin and their good-boy vibes.
A novel without major twists, with a bit of cliché, well-written characters and an interesting plot.
Vaughan is the kind of rock star I love – he loves with his whole heart. I wish I could for real hear him sing, because he is just about perfect in my head. Gillian is a tough cookie. It’s a good thing Vaughan is so utterly stubborn! She’s in a bit of a tough place, growing up with and working with her bastard of a father. But realizing what’s important in life opens a whole world of possibilities.
My only complaint of the story is the rather degrading/ holier than thou image the author seems to take of Christians. I do like that one of the characters himself debunks that (“I’m a virgin, not a saint”), but Vaughan continues to talk down to them and about them in an insulting manner. I don’t think this sub plot was necessary for a great story. What does it matter if these guys are former Christian Rock or any other non-metal genre? I found it a bit insulting that it was even a plot point.
I still rate the story a 4 though, but the STORY is worth it. The characters are well developed and the chemistry between the 2 could be felt from the very beginning. I get why Gillian was wishy-washy, but kinda hated it at the same time.
Vaughan Hale may have been drunk when he sent a post out on the internet about his now ex-best friend and guitarist sleeping with his now ex-girlfriend but his post picked up momentum and now everyone is talking about it. Now the lead singer of White Trash Circle has been offered a lot of money to do something he really doesn’t want to do but like they say, money talks.
Gillian Duzan believes that Vaughan has talent but also knows if he messes up again she is at risk to lose everything that she has been working towards at Domination Records.
Can Gillian turn Vaughan around and find the love in his music again before he loses everything?
This was such a good book from start to finish and I never wanted to put it down.
Right from the beginning you knew you were in for a heck of a ride filled with lots of laughs and some more serious moments and then some hot romance!!
I thought Vaughn was awesome and his social media post was awesome although I felt bad for Nico. I was shocked at how much the band was offered and I was totally not surprised that things turned out the way they did considering everything happened so fast. I loved that Nico stood by Vaughan through everything and that their friendship stayed strong through it all.
I really liked Gillian in that she was more “human” with everything going on and wanted Vaughan to be a success and knew he had the talent to be. Yet Gillian risked a lot by following her own heart with what she wanted to happen as Domination Records was controlled by her father.
I absolutely loved with Gillian and Emily put together and how much it shocked Vaughan and Nico. I laughed so hard and it turned out so perfect!
The “relationship” between Vaughan and Gillian was interesting as one of them didn’t want anybody to know and it unfortunately caused some strain between them. My heart started breaking for Vaughan as I hated that he found something and got it taken away again.
The end was absolutely awesome and I really hope we get a book with Nico next!!
“It will be a crowd pleaser”
Vaughan and Gillian. First of all their names, I love them!
Gorgeous rockstar and beautiful music exec, it’s so rock and roll. Maybe they didn’t meet under the best circumstances, but it was meant to be. There is so much to love about this book but I’m not going to spoil it because you really need to read this and enjoy it. The banter is great, you’ll love Nico, Declan, Austin and Emily!
I’d see them live and buy there music! I’ll have to settle to reading this book about them, one of my favorite story lines. Long live rock and roll and love!
this author has once again written an amazing story. She really knows how to write a rock star book.
Highly recommended this story
Thank you to Inkslinger and the author for an advanced copy. I was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Viral
By: T. Gephart
*REVIEW*
T. Gephart is new to me, and I enjoyed reading her story. Vaughan is a rockstar on a rampage, social media, about the break up of his band and betrayal, etc. This rant goes viral. Now, fame and fortune come knocking, Vaughan could use some guidance in this new territory.
Gillian is the daughter of a man(a jerk) who owns a big record label. She wants to prove herself in the label industry, and Vaughan becomes her project. Gillian is hard working, intelligent and intuitive with just enough sass to make her witty and awesome. Despite her professional demeanor, there’s no denying the chemistry between herself and Vaughan. He’s sexy and hilarious with tons of talent and potential. Gillian and Vaughan work well together, and he begins to find his own distinct expression of his musical talent. They are adorable and possess a positive energy. I also love the sarcastic biting humor throughout the story. It’s hilarious at times. The story illustrates that life is unpredictable, and bad things sometimes turn out to be the best things. Viral is a delightfully fun rockstar romance that’s easy to read and even easier to love. Rock on!
Viral was a funny,sexy,entertaining and easy read.
Vaughan is the frontman of a not quite successful band and as a matter of fact they go viral thanks to a post where he rants about his girlfriend cheating on him with his bandmate and not thanks to their music.
This is only the beginning of Vaughan journey,I won’t tell you more because I don’t want to ruin you the enjoyment of the read but I can assure you that this rocker will make you swoon.
T. Gephart easily became a guarantee,she always delivers great stories and beautiful and fascinating characters.
Vaughn’s feeling like his life has hit rock bottom, he just found out the girl he loves has been sneaking around with his band mate, and his drummer has just walked away from their band. So he decides a minor meltdown is in order, so he heads for the family cabin and ties one on… right after he blasts his dirty laundry online.
Little does he know his little outburst has gone viral and is about to put him on a path that is will make all his musical dreams come true. And onto a path of a woman who is going to make him forget all about his cheating ex… Gillian is his perfect match!!
Viral is a sexy little page-turner that will bring many smiles and swoons… Vaughn is certain to steal your heart! This was my first experience with Ms. Gephart’s work and I have to say that her words totally won me over, I absolutely loved every minute I spend reading Vaughn and Gillian’s story. It grabbed my attention from the very first page, and held on tight until the last page was turned. It was emotional, humorous, dramatic, and so good on the heart… it checked all the right boxes for me. If you are a lover of rock star stories, then I have no doubt you will love Vaughn’s story… he will have you handing over your heart the moment he wanders onto the page. Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Tina Gephart DID AGAIN with VIRAL!! Once I started reading it, I Could Not Put It in Down and devour it in ONE Sitting!! BOOM!! Right from the Start of the Very First Chapter! Talk about Social Media Overload and Laughing Out Loud Funny!
Vaughan and Gillian storytelling was Beautifully Written and Overwhelmingly BLEW the Roof!!
VIRAL was such a Rollercoaster ride of Epic Proportions and will have you laughing Out Loud!!
DEFINITELY A MUST READ BOOK AND if you Have Not heard of Tina Gephart…..WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
Viral is snarky, sassy and full of wit! What also makes Viral so amazing is that it is a beautiful touching story with a lot of sarcasm tossed in along the way (it’s like she writes my language). This book has everything and I know you will love it!!
Vaughn Hale is every girls wet dream guy. Heartthrob, yes. Faithful, check. In touch with his emotions, ding, ding, ding we have a winner. He also isn’t afraid to be with a strong woman, actually he gets a thrill from it. Holy hotness, Vaughn is a keeper, even though Gillian Duzan does everything to keep him at arms length (Silly woman).
Gillian is an executive for a huge recording label. She is akin to an angel swooping in to save Vaughn and his band from self destruction. Or….something like that. When Vaughn posts a salty message about his best friend and guitarist stabbing him in the back for sleeping with his long time girlfriend all over social media, the post goes viral. Now, his band never had anything close to the following that this post did, considering they typically played to around thirty people and some of those were family and friends. So the fact that his message went viral is big news.
Gillian has done her homework, she sees potential, it’s her job. Her job is not to get involved with the talent, which just so happens to be Vaughn. No matter how hot, persistent, or sweet he actually is. Her father may run the company, but she’s worked long and hard to get to where she is that she isn’t going to jeopardize her position by….getting into positions with the hot, sexy talent. No matter how persistent, good looking, and charming he may be.
When she becomes his babysitter, for lack of a better term, they end up spending quite a lot of time together. It doesn’t take long for their chemistry to blur the lines that should be in place and Vaughn and Gillian to become more than just manager and talent.
With his career ready to become viral itself, Gillian doesn’t feel right about their blurred lines, but Vaughn is anything if not persistent. Why can’t he have the world and the woman too? Gillian isn’t so sure the real world works that way. Before they even get a chance their relationship could implode and everything she’s worked for could end along with his career.
Viral is so much fun to read. You will love the inside look of beginning a band while tackling the world of love. I adore how T. Gephart writes this couple. I couldn’t help getting sucked in and chuckling along through the entire book.
This was a bit different from the other books I have read from T Gephart but it doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy reading it. I love me a good Rockstar romance and this one lived up to the title. Now a days a lot of the popularity is done via social networking and with one confession Vaughn had gone Viral overnight.
Gillian was a heroine who worked hard for the respect in the industry that women don’t always get. Vaughn was her chance and showing them she was a powerhouse like the men she worked beside, especially her father. I loved her strong work ethic but she needed to be able to have her fun also, but Vaughn was never supposed to interfere with her plans.
I loved the slow burn of these 2 and enjoyed their story and once I got started reading this, I could not get through it fast enough.
I have loved Tina’s words for a while now and am always excited when I hear she is writing a new book.
When I heard this author was releasing a new book, I was intrigued and wanted to read it. Next I discovered it was a Rock Star romance which made me even more excited. And then I saw the cover reveal and I was gone.
All of these factors are why we pick up a book and take a look but let me tell you that it is worth going all the way and reading this delight! You will love Vaughn. He is cocky for sure but as most artists are, he has a sensitive side that will melt your heart. And above all, he has a wicked sense of humor which is essential for me.
As for Gillian, she takes a little more to get to know as she comes across as stand-offish, but it’s not the case. She is trying to make a name for herself in a male dominated industry with the added hindrance of working for her father. She has some spicy sass as well as the same mischievous humor. Gillian is trying to be professional in her handling of Vaughn and his new band but Vaughn is “handling” Gillian in a whole different way.
I loved it as I know all fans of T Gephart will too. If you’re new to this author, you are starting with what I will now classify as my favorite from her.
Nobody writes a rockstar romance like this author! I found myself chuckling from page one and entertained by the humor interspersed throughout this sweet, fun, and sexy book. Vaughan’s hilarious rant on social media about being burned by his girlfriend and his bandmate/best friend sets off a series of events that completely changes his life.
Vaughan is impulsive and stubborn and this lands him in hot water. I loved his sarcasm and his humorous thought processes. He is completely naive in the rock world, but Gillian is there to help him navigate the cutthroat, manipulative music industry. Gillian, the daughter of a distant man who owns a massive record label, sets out to prove herself in a man’s world. She is serious and dedicated and comes across as a no nonsense businesswoman. I love her sassiness and how she sees the potential in the insanely good looking Vaughan who possesses a powerful, amazing singing voice.
The two of them have an instant attraction that cannot be denied and I love how Vaughan is able to see the fire that lays beneath her cool exterior. The two of them make a great couple with their passion and chemistry as well as bringing out the best in each other. I really enjoyed this hilarious romantic rockstar romance. The main characters were engaging and well-developed as well as having some great secondary characters. It was interesting seeing the behind the scenes of a band making it in the competitive music industry.
As soon as I read the blurb for Viral I knew it would be a must read. Honestly all T. Gephart books are but I knew that I would really enjoy where I thought this storyline might go…..and I freaking LOVED it!!!
Vaughan is the sexy, hot and not afraid of commitment, up and coming rockstar. His fame didn’t come in the usual way, it came when a social media post went viral about the breakup of his band. Enter Gillian. She works for her father’s record label. I loved her. She’s sassy, strong and goes rogue on her ice cold father. She sees the potential that Vaughan has and even though he hardly knows her, he has complete trust in her, even when she has him go from screaming metal to regular rock.
Gah!! I loved these two together!!! They had the perfect chemistry, like of the charts hot and steamy, but they also seemed to know what the other needed and in the end the were both willing to make sacrifices to be together.
Viral, a rom-com really had all the feels, in addition to all of the laugh out loud moments and I really didn’t want the book to end!!!
I have literally been WOWED!
We meet Vaughan and Gillian in Viral which I must say is nothing short of perfect. If you are looking for hilarity, Viral has it. If you are looking for all things deliciously cheeky and off the charts steaming hot, Viral has it. If you are looking for a touch of heartache with a huge amount of non-stop emotion, yep you guessed it Viral has it.
I can’t begin to tell you how hard I fell for this novel. I fell hard just reading the blurb/synopsis, so you can only imagine what my reaction was reading it……It was love people, pure, genuine, heartfelt love.
Vaughan and Gillian, what an absolute team. These guys were perfect in every way. If they didn’t have me laughing in stitches, they had me holding my breath, they had me extremely hot and bothered and feeling all the feels. They commanded my attention with their one liners, banter and heartfelt moments. I never stood a chance with these guys soaking up everything they both had to offer, and I loved every minute.
I would also like to mention Nico, Austin and Declan. Even though these guys were side characters they were so easy to fall for. They were all kinds of crazy fun dishing out their own hilarious and awkward moments that left me just wanting more.
So as you can see I just loved everything Viral had to offer. T Gephart again has gifted us all with her talented writing hand and her unique way with words.
Just perfect
5 stars