Review: Sex, Lies, and Video Tape
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 7, 2013
"Once you felt it, it was as addictive as a hard-core drug. And if you felt it for the wrong person, it could be destructive and harmful, because of the sheer power it held over you." That's how Cold Fusion guitarist Nick Hudson describes that "spark" you feel for someone, that often impossible to duplicate feeling for someone special--the one that holds your heart prisoner. In this instance Nick is talking about his feelings for his step-sister Allison, his forbidden fruit.  But the societal frowned upon romance between step-siblings aside, romance readers should be able to relate to the concept of loving someone who for all intents and purposes just doesn't seem like someone you should be with.While this is apparently book #2 in the series, it is the first one I've read. Each book features a different member of the band and they seemingly don't have to be read in order. (Although since I've not read the others I'm not sure how everything fits in a timeline).  Despite other reviewers concerns, I didn't find the ending rushed or cut short. There is definitely the possibly (and hint) for more, but it's a series so that is somewhat to be expected. As for this book, I thought the author ended it on an upbeat and cute note. The band mates reactions at the end was a humorous touch and helped lend insight into the various personalities of the fellow members while wrapping up the reactions to the fall out.The book switches back and forth from 1st person (Allie's perspective) to third person to get Nick and everyone else's thoughts. It's a bit distracting and there's a time or two when the wrong pronouns are used for the perspective.  Aside from those issues with the voice, the plot is good and the pair has chemistry. Nick and Allie are hot together. And did I mention that Nick is quite talented? All in all, who can resist a rocker story filled with forbidden love, hot love scenes, some tense moments, and....sex tapes?