We met at the age of eight. That day on the playground was a turning point in my life. She stole my heart with just a glance as she sang off key.But nothing’s perfect.I figured out pretty quickly she was too good for me, so I let her go. I thought I was doing the right thing–until I realized I wasn’t. She was my everything and without her I was nothing.When we reunited, my heart became whole. … reunited, my heart became whole. My life had meaning. We loved fiercely and completely. Life was perfect.
The more success I gain with Falling Down, the further away I’m pulled from Tera. But she gains success of her own, and the distance grows immeasurably.
She wants me to live my dreams and I want the same for her. We both know our love is strong enough to survive time and distance.
Then the unthinkable happens and nothing will ever be the same again.
Warning: There is a scene of violence and abuse that may be a trigger for some. I don’t think this warning is necessary since the scene is very vague in description, but it’s here just in case.
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The first part is about the beginning of Xander and Tera story, way,way back. Xan and Tera met when they were babies, just 8 years old. Tera was everything to Xan. They love each toher fierce and hard, soul deep. When Xan starts touring with Falling Down, his life is starting to be busy, and seeing Tera less and less. One night a horrible, violent, crime has happen to Tera, that alters her life forever. She tells xan to move on, that she will never be ready for his public life, but Xan not letting go.
This story was so heartbreaking. I can’t even put into words. Before I read this story, I was outrage at Tera, for hurting Xan so much. Now I see, she had good reason. This was ahard look into their past. So many mistakes, tears, cries, and losing your mind moments.
Xander is such a dirty, dirty boy. I love it!
More rockstar love and Xander
I’ve been waiting to get to this book. To learn more about Xander and his past Tera is the love of his life since age 8. We see what they went though to finally find their happiness once they do the challenges of him being in a band present themselves. She’s making a start to her art life when tragedy strikes. It broke my heart. It was one of the most intense scenes I have read. Gives me ideas as to why things happened the way they did. Can’t wait to see what’s next for Tera and Xander.
I am left speechless, I don’t know what to say. This book was simply amazing.Well worth the wait. Tera and Xander’s story is so full of emotion. The last like 15% of the book took me a while to read, it’s hard to read with tears! Well done Anne!
Xander is a beloved character in this series, his support, humour & easy going personality has endeared him greatly to lovers of the Rockstar Series. So this book especially has been greatly anticipated!!
This story took us all the way back to the Falling Down boys when they were 8 years old. It shows how they are introduced to a young girl & her twin brother, Tera & Linc. They are both infolded into the group of friends with open arms!!
We watch the band & the relationships within it at different ages. It concentrates mainly on Xander & Tera. They first notice each other as more than just friends at age 12. They are each other’s first kiss They have a deep bond, that’s very clear, but Xander is afraid he’s not good enough for her so pushes her away!!
As we know from the book before this one, they do end up together, sort of!!! Until I read ‘Xander’ I just couldn’t fathom how or why Tera wouldn’t be with Xan all the time … now I totally get it & it’s heartbreaking. The reason they’re not together may cause *triggers* for some readers. It’s brutal, heartrending & life changing for all involved, especially Tera!!
This book is a wonderful read. I hope Lucy & co give Tera their friendship, support & love, she deserves it so much I recommend this book highly, it’s a real tear jerker in parts but you also get so many fabulous glimpses into all the FD boys growing up. It’s clear their paths & personalities were set early on. Age and life has only cemented & hardened these traits!!! I really enjoyed this fascinating, witty, steamy, heartbreaking read!!
Debbie, 1970, UK
Xander had me from the first book in this series. I couldn’t wait to read his story. He’s funny, super sweet and charming. This book gave us more of a back story for him. Loved it! Can’t wait to read part 2.
From starting this series Xander has intrigued me. I’ve wondered who he’s in love with? What is his story? When you got glimpses of his sadness.
I devoured this book in one sitting. It was amazing!
Didn’t see any of this coming and can’t wait to drive into part 2.
What can I say, I was scared to read this book, I knew it would be tough and it was an emotional read. I am so pleased I have now read it and can’t believe I waited so long….. Loved it..
Who finds their soulmate on the elementary playground at 8 years old? Xander and Tera, that’s who.
We have all loved Xander from the very beginning, from our first look at Falling Down.
Xander was crazy, off the wall, anything goes, care free (the list could go on) but during the AVXC (A Very Xander Christmas novellas) we had seen that life isn’t always as it appears! And with this, now we know why. We know their past, their history, their lives…and it explains SO much!
I had to take a break after I finished Xander before I could complete a review. It was just too…hard to come up with the right words; and to be honest, I don’t know if I will ever have the words.
The way I feel for this book is unlike any I have ever felt. There is so much raw and deep emotion behind every word written that makes this book unlike anything Anne Mercier has ever written. It grabs ahold of you and keeps you captive through then entire thing, never allowing you to let go.
I now know their past but I absolutely cannot wait for their present!
After finishing Xander & Tera’s story, I can honestly say, it was worth the wait. I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about this book coming in, with the bits of back story I’d gotten from the other books in the series. There is nothing else that I hate worse than cheating. Their story was a riot of emotions, from beginning to end. As much as I love Xander’s personality in previous books, I was prepared to hate him, after finding out about Tera. But I have to say, it is explained in such a way that I don’t feel that way about Xander. The story left me with big, ugly tears, and a hope for happiness for them both. There are so many things for them to overcome, to be together, and just knowing that, in the end, it will all work out, makes the tears worth it. This was a beautiful beginning to their story, full of love, heartache, tears, and hope.
Xan is the man! Best book of the Rockstar series.