Review: heart-breaking and beautiful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 2, 2014
4.5/5 StarsUgh, this book did a number on me … but not in the way I was expecting.  I was expecting for Walsh’s alcoholism to be a focal point of the story and, honestly, I really didn’t want to read a book about an alcoholic.  Thankfully I didn’t have to.  I read a book about two people trying to forgive each other as well as themselves as they attempt to salvage a once cherished relationship.  Oh, and one of them happens to be an alcoholic.For Walsh and Tammy, it was love at first sight.  They were high school sweethearts who spent fourteen years together until one tragic betrayal destroyed not only their relationship but also the band and friendships within the band.  Going into this book, I wasn’t a fan of Tammy’s but somewhere along the way, she gained my respect and forgiveness.  I’ve been a fan of Walsh since A Lush Betrayal so it was difficult for me to have moments of dislike for him throughout the book.  Trust me though, he earned them.One of the things I like most about Selena’s writing is that it’s real.  You can relate, sympathize and often times empathize with the characters in this story.  Her plots are not far-fetched and ridiculous … she hunkers down on her characters and you live and breathe every up and down with them.  I especially felt that way with Walsh and Tammy.  I don’t think I’ve ever wanted two people to find their way back together more.For the Love of a Lush is the second book in the Lush series and focuses on the band’s drummer, Walsh.  The book can be read as a standalone but I strongly encourage reading the first book beforehand not only to be more in tune with Tammy and Walsh but because you really don’t want to miss lead singer Joss and Melanie’s story!