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Too bad she's also country music star Camden Grace's baby sister. Camden holds my chance at a comeback in his hands, and he doesn’t want me—or my bad attitude—anywhere near Kate.
I don’t have time for all these thoughts about Kate, anyway. I must focus on my son’s future. I failed him once, but I'll do anything to prove how much I love him. Anything.
Even if that means giving up my dreams of a music career and another chance to kiss Kate's soft, luscious lips. Ike comes first. I promised, and my word is my vow. I’ll never, ever break it.
Yes, even if I have to give up a chance to work with the biggest names in the music industry, and even if I have to walk away from the only woman I’ll ever love…
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My review: Kate was
heading out to Austin by morning to help out her brother, a country music star
on tour. The last thing she expected was to be captivated by his opening act—his
Viking good looks and his sultry voice.
Rye needed
this tour and album to go well, not just to help his staggering career but to
help his son’s medical condition most of all. He did not need to be distracted
by the lustrous beauty that was the star’s kid sister. One night, Rye saves
Kate from a drunk, groping roadie.
I enjoyed
the characters. They each have issues with family, and they both connect and
share a love for his enthusiastic son. Rye is so sweet and caring to his son. But
the characters take an emotional toll, each bearing the weight of their
responsibilities and resentments. And all that culminates into a fiery physical
chemistry between the two. Romance readers could definitely get into this
story. The pace, however, was slow and steady, and the length made the story
more of a saga.
Overall,
this was a pretty good read.
My rating: 3 stars
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Excerpt:
Dinner was fun, easy, one of the most enjoyable meals I’d ever
had. The barbecue was delicious and tender—perfect, really. The ice-cold beer
proved a great counterbalance. But I ate without much thought because our table
was beset with a driving sexual tension I’d never experienced. The heady
sensations made me want to draw out the moment.
Our first official date.
We finished our beers. Kate dabbed her paper napkin on her lips,
her eyes warm pools I wanted to fall into.
“You ready?” I asked.
“Yes,” she breathed.
I rose from my chair and reached for her. As I’d expected, many
male heads turned toward us, their eyes appreciating each of Kate’s gorgeous
features. My chest puffed as I held her hand and led her from the crowded
establishment.
I smirked back at one of the guys, who hung his head when he
realized I’d caught him staring at Kate’s perky ass.
I slipped my hand from hers and settled it on her hip. She glanced
up at me in askance. My smirk turned to a smolder as the words I’d said to her
earlier drifted around us.
“You do collect quite the fan club,” I said as I held open the
door for her.
She chuckled. “I’m pretty sure those ladies were all lusting over
you.” She patted my cheek. “You do rock the Viking look.”
“Viking?” I asked.
“Big, buff, just a little too wild.”
I narrowed my eyes. “I’ll show you wild.”
She licked her lower lip. My eyes followed the slick trail of
moisture.
“I’m planning on it,” she whispered, breathless.
The ride back to Kate’s condo was filled with music and
conversation. I’d never experienced this easy back-and-forth with anyone. I
liked it. I was addicted to our banter.
I turned off the ignition and leaned over the console. I covered
her mouth with mine. She tasted of tangy barbecue sauce and beer but also that
unique flavor that was all Kate.
This kiss started slow, with soft licks and gentle pressure, a
glide of lips over each other. Then, Kate moaned and pressed
closer, and my composure began to crumble.
Pull me close, I wanted to say. Take the chance on me. I’ll give you
everything I have.
This sounds like a good romance.
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