Review: DEFINITELY A ROCK STAR STORY!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 26, 2014
Crash Into Me by Tracy Wolff is a great addition to rock star romance.  Not only does it have badass rockers, but also a sweet and stubborn friends to lovers story.  Shaken Dirty is just about to really make it big and the five bandmates are rock and roll incarnate.  They ooze sex appeal, rock, drugs, sex, and emotional issues that make them irresistible to the ladies.Ryder, lead singer, amazing guitarist, and broken man, suddenly sees the sexy woman Jamison is and wants her.  But standing in his way are her brother, the lead guitarist for Shaken Dirty, Ryder's own feelings of inadequacy, and a heaping helping of band drama.  One of the awesome things about Ryder and his bandmates is that their emotional issues are real.  Drugs, sex, rock and roll:  they mask the pain in each of them.  Ryder's pain is fueled by guilt over past inaction and a lack of family.  His loyalty to Jared, Jamison's brother and his own self-imposed need to take care of the rest of the band also work against him.  It's Ryder who has the character arc here.For her part, Jamison is the quintessential little sister of the best friend.  In love with Ryder forever, she handles rejection the only way she knows how: removing herself from the situation.  When changes in her life throw them back together, she makes the best of it, but fights against her attraction.  Her chemistry and friendship with the band runs deep, and is demonstrated constantly.  The easy affection evident through dialogue and action.This is definitely a rock star story.  It has it all: the music, the sex, the drugs, the drama.  Against this backdrop, Ryder has to learn to love and accept love.  The gritty reality of these broken bandmates counteracts what could otherwise have been a saccharine story.  Excellent tension, wonderful characters, and great high drama come together for an irresistible mix.  You'll want to become a fan of Shaken Dirty early in their careers so you get the full wild ride.RATING: 4Heat Rating: SteamyREVIEWED BY: Monique NeavesCourtesy of My Book Addiction and More