Review: Beautiful rockstar romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
“The Stage” by Shelby Rebecca is not your typical rockstar romance. Though the expected level of sexual tension and hotness is present, there is more depth and emotion to it than you’d normally expect. The plot is unusual and the characters are original and unique.Taking part in a casting show, Mia tries to get her life back on track. After the greatest loss a young girl could experience, she is left to pick up the pieces of her life and to take care of her younger sister.Despite the tragedy that overshadows her young life, she is extremely strong and under the circumstances quite optimistic. But she has a hard time letting anyone close and is bad at trusting others, as the past has offered her more than a fair share of heartache.Loving to sing, she figures giving a singing career a try could secure her and her sister’s financial future.Little does she know that her life will be flipped upside down and the contest itself is the smallest factor in it.A much bigger reason in the chaos that ensues, is Kolton. Big rockstar and even bigger man-whore and party animal, he is one of the judges on the show. Kolton always has gotten what he wanted – except one tragic night. He’s mesmerized not only by Mia’s voice, but also by her story – feeling a connection between their souls and hearts.He’s interest quickly turns into more – making him protective, possessive and slightly obsessed, without being creepy. He wants to help Mia and makes it his mission to support her, while trying to keep their relationship professional – not of his own accord but for her benefit. But his feelings quickly turn into more than just professional interest and no matter how much she might fight it, Mia feels the same. For Kolton, Mia is the only person he can be himself with. The only person that sees there is more than his rockstar, sex-god persona. He is hell-bent on winning her heart and her trust – not matter how often she pushes him away.Though there is instant attraction, their deeper feelings for each other develop step by step. It was good to see that Mia wasn’t swept away by his rockstar charms but made him work for her trust and love.Their attraction and the sexual tension it created was enough to drive me insane. Their chemistry was incredible. There was just enough back and forth to keep it interesting but not so much that it got annoying. The fact that both characters were more than just pretty faces and beautiful voices made the story feel real – emphasizing that everyone carries pain inside that they don’t let the world see.I really loved the story, but the ending is causing some sleepless nights. It’s the mother of all cliffhangers and I cannot wait for the next book.5 hot, making-your-heart-sing stars.Book Reviewed by Paula