Review: Severe Author Crush
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 23, 2013
There's something magical when you start a book that you've been dying to read. I've become a huge fan of Lauren Blakely and am making my way through all of her books as quick as I can. So of course the logical thing to do when you receive an email from the fabulous KP Simmon at Ink Slinger asking you to sign up for a Lauren Blakely tour, you sign up and pray you get in! Totally got it! Totally LOVED this book. It might be my favorite from Lauren Blakely, seriously hands down. Why you ask? I'll tell you why with the most vague answers because I don't want to give too much away.So we all have gone through breaks ups right? We all have those certain songs that are made for breakups, for when we are angry, happy, and in love. Not to mention the party songs, but we can lump those in with the happy songs. Jane Black was a singer/song writer that hasn't caught a break, until now. Writing an epic breakup album that lands her in the spot she always dreamed of, but what happens after this epic album? Is she destined to only write break up ballads or can she find inspiration in something else? A reporter, Matthew Harrigan, wants to run a story on her. A behind the scenes story of Jane's musical process. He wants in her life in every way, but is it just because of his job?This is why I love this book so much. I'm a huge fan of music, absolutely love music, and I totally fell in love with all of these characters. They each have their own quirkiness, but come together to forge something amazing. Jane's sister and brother are amazing. The fact that Owen, Jane's brother, is also her producer is amazeballs! I mean how cool would it be to sit in a studio and make magic happen with your brother? Totally would love that. Then there's Jane's sister Natalie, love her. She always has the best interest at heart. Then there's Ethan, love this kid, he reminds me of my munchkins.But of course everything can't be perfect, how else would Jane be able to make a break up album? She was married to Aidan for quite a while and well obviously things didn't work out. Her album Crushed brought her to front and center. Now the big question... what do you write about next? Cue Matthew Harrigan. Maybe Jane just needed to feel something more than heartbreak to make her muse come alive... but does it? Matthew and Jane get close by working together on his interview, their attraction is off the charts."This feels so unreal, but yet here he is- wanting to kiss me. I would go into shock if I weren't completely tingling all over."After so many years of not feeling wanted it's amazing to feel it. The way someone looks at you and desires you. The way you can't stop thinking about someone without getting flushed. The attraction and need are ever present with these two, there's no denying that. But what I really love about the way Lauren Blakely presented this story, is the way Jane falls in love again. How she struggles with the idea of it and when the realization hits, its too far gone for anything to change it. But it's not just on Jane's side. It's the way it all unfolds to come together. How trust is placed and tested. How every little moment leads up to a bigger one. Obviously I love this book, there's no denying that and if I gave star ratings I would totally give this book 10 stars. You have to pick this up and read it if you haven't.