Saturday, March 1, 2014

Reviews of Irresistible Refrain and Interlude by Michelle Mankin

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Synopsis:
Two years ago everything changed for the remaining members of the Seattle rock band Tempest.

Two years is a long time.

Too long to keep on remembering.

Not nearly long enough to forget.

In trouble with nowhere else to go songstress Lace Lowell seeks refuge with the band during their stop in New York City. It's a risky move for her because they are both there, two impossibly good looking men whose lives are inseparably entwined with hers. One who bruised her heart and one who smashed it into pieces.

Warren “War” Jinkins, the mercurial lead singer of Tempest, has always had a thing for Lace. But then again so does his best friend and band mate.

Bryan “Bullet” Jackson, the sinfully handsome tat-sleeved lead guitarist, has a bad boy reputation befitting his nickname. For the past two years Bullet’s had a rule with the groupies: one time, never twice, leave ‘em satisfied, but always leave ‘em.

Two guys, one woman, and a host of dark secrets all together within the tight confines of a tour bus as the group travels cross country.

Can the past be forgotten and buried?

Will friendships prevail?

Or will the three of them succumb to seductive impulses too addictive to resist?


** Irresistible Refrain is a gritty rock and roll tale intended for mature readers seventeen and up. Contains sexual situations, strong language, and drug use. **


Review by Star:
I really enjoyed this book. It was intriguing. Yes, it is a story we have heard before of the love triangle but definitely not in a traditional way. Two best friends who are in love with the same girl, but the love each has is different for Lace. Bryan or Bullett a guitar player for a up and coming band and War who is the front man are best friends who have loved the same girl for as long as they can remember, in the end this love comes between them. The story is so much more than a love triangle though, it shows the personal struggles of these people and how they overcome the obstacles of life. It is a story of passion and fear, something we can all relate to. It is a great read and will leave you wanting to know more about these people. I would say 4 stars. I can not wait to dive into the next book.  
4 Amazeballs Stars! 



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Synopsis:
o the talented vocalist Justin Jones, love is merely a game that he plays by his own rules.

But to Bridget Dubois, love and heartache are one and the same.

Broken too many times before, the delicate beauty keeps her emotions carefully concealed. Bridget has her own set of rigid rules when it comes to men. She prefers to avoid them altogether, especially dangerously seductive auburn haired emerald eyed players like Justin.

But the new lead singer of the rising rock band Tempest doesn’t like to be ignored. Justin is used to getting what he wants, and now he’s set his sights on Bridget.

Suddenly, it’s no longer a game.

What do you do when the one you can’t have turns out to be the one you can’t live without?

As the pressure builds, will it temper them or will it shatter them both like fragile crystal?

 
Review by Star:
Awww. I love it, int his book we bring together Bryan and Lace with her new friend she met in rehab. A sweet young mother and of course with War quitting the band they bring in Justin Jones who is the new lead man for Tempest who falls in love with Bridget and her son Carter from the moment he saw her. Breaking through her walls and into her heart has become his goal. This is such a beautiful concept that every girl who is afraid to open her heart dreams of. James is sweet, patient and kind. Bridget has been though a lot and is afraid to let him close. You will enjoy the struggle, the way they open up to each other and learn to let go of the past and move forward. I adore these two people and little Carter. A beautiful must read, and adds to the ongoing story. I hope there is more to come. A definite solid 4.5 stars. 
4.5 Amazeballs Stars!


Author Bio:
Michelle Mankin is the author of the Black Cat Records series of novels.
Romance with subtext.
For many years she worked in the insurance industry as an underwriter. Somehow, the boredom didn't kill her but the hour and hours of looking at facts and figures provided ample time for her mind to wander.
Black Cat Records in Vancouver provides the central backdrop for all of Michelle’s current novels. Love Evolution, Love Revolution, and Love Resolution are a Brutal Strength centered trilogy, combining the plot underpinnings of Shakespeare with the drama, excitement, and indisputable sexiness of the rock 'n roll industry.
Things take a bit of a darker, edgier, once upon a… turn with the Tempest series. These pierced, tatted, and troubled Seattle rockers are young and on the cusp of making it big, but with serious obstacles to overcome that may prevent them from ever getting there.
When Michelle is not prowling the streets of her Texas town listening to her rock music much too loud, she is putting her daydreams down on paper or traveling the world with her family and friends, sometimes for real, and sometimes just for pretend as she takes the children to school and back.
Brutal Strength series:
Love Evolution: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Evolution-...
Love Revolution: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Revolution...
Love Resolution: http://www.amazon.com/Love-Resolution...
Tempest series:
Irresistible Refrain: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FLG5KPS
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