Review: Cupid Rocks
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 8, 2013
Mandy Goldwolf is tired of being pressured by her mother to take a mate and have pups.  She has been waiting until she meets her true mate but that hasn`t happened so she decides to pretend to be mated in order to get her mother to back off.  Unfortunately her plans for a fake mating get in the way when she meets her true mate who just happens to be a member of her parents band.  Joe Schwarzerwulf has also been waiting on his true mate but that hasn't stopped him from living, and acting, in true rock and roll fashion. When he see Mandy during his set he is instantly attracted to her and seeks her out on his break.  One thing leads to another and the hotness begins.Joe and Mandy together are smoking hot! They have many sexy scenes and they don't all take place in the bedroom. There is a lot of bedroom action but there is build up as well. The sexual attraction between these characters was very well written.  You could feel the heat and desire from both of them and it made them so enjoyable to read.  Joe is also a bit of a romantic so he gets pretty romantic on Mandy. It was a lot of fun to read.This isn't just about a rock singer and his mate.  That is just the beginning.  Most of the book deals with family dynamics, being accepted and loved for who you are the joys of finding the perfect person.  I loved Mandy's parents, they are hilarious.  Mostly her mother but her dad was pretty awesome too.  Joe's parents start off a little stiff but as they warm up and mix with Mandy and her family they become more demonstrative and relaxed.I enjoyed the musical details that Hawley included.  There are mentions of specific songs, artists and different genres that all help to give depth to the characters and the story they are telling.  I especially enjoyed the look into Joe's family life where he is considered the outsider since he went the way of rock and roll while the rest of his family followed the classic music route.  After meeting his brothers in this story I am hoping they will get their own books. It would be nice to get more information about them and get a brief glimpse of Joe and Mandy after they settle down.I was left wondering about what the future is for Mandy and Joe.  We learn they are true mates and they are going to be together but I was wondering more about their living situation.  It is mentioned that Joe's band travels constantly and he doesn't always make a lot of money.  Will Mandy travel with the band?  Does she join the band? Do they live in her house? There seemed to be some interest in Joe's parents liking Mandy's town so will they move there?  Just these little things left me wondering but not enough to make me dislike the story.book provided by publisher for the purpose of an honest reviewreviewed by Megan