Review: An actual story about Rock Stars that felt real!  The story had realistic characters that make mistakes!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 23, 2014
Let’s talk Rock star books...I’ve been there done, done that. So honestly, I haven’t read a good rock star book in a while. When one of my book besties, Heather from the Real Housewives of Romance approached me about reviewing A Lush Betrayal, I thought okay...I’ll give it a chance for two reasons:1. The synopsis was so different, super angsty. You know instantly that these characters made a huge mistake they are paying for, and you know that secret is bound to come out right?2. Heather said Selena is a really great author and needs someone to give her a chance, she needs some exposure. Heather is right! Selena's writing was spot on and she wrote realistic characters, who sometimes make bad decisions. They have insecurities and flaws like everyday people but my point is they seem real.A Lush Betrayal was a GOOD Rock star book. The week that I read it, I then mentioned to Heather it was the best book that I had read that week. I really went back and forth about my rating on the book…4 stars or 4.5 stars...what to do! The only reason I did this is because the ending was a little rushed to me and I felt that Tammy and Walsh took away from Joss and Mel’s story. Even though I felt this way, I know in my head, there was no other way for Selena to tell the story except for the way that she did but my goodness, I just became so attached to Walsh and ached for him so I found myself more invested in him then Joss. And though I rooted for Joss and Mel throughout this book, and felt for Joss, god when that big moment hit me I was more concerned about Walsh.Okay now for the story……Mel DiLorenzo has just landed her first job as a photojournalist. She has been hired to make a documentary of Lush on tour. Mel’s sister Tammy is engaged to Walsh, the band’s drummer. This job is a dream come true and a Once In a Life Time opportunity for a recent graduate (or at least that’s what everyone thinks Mel is, they haven’t found out Mel’s secret yet).Joss is the sexy, moody, quiet lead singer of Lush. Joss should be living the Rock star dream, instead he is sinking in despair and guilt….one night…a huge mistake….the ultimate betrayal he can’t take back. Then “Little D” walks into the room, that’s what they used to call Mel…and Mel’s not so little anymore, and Joss wants Mel. There’s just one problem, Tammy seems bound and determined to keep Joss and Mel apart. But no matter the warning, the chemistry between the two sizzles."Mel makes me feel, for the first time in months, that there’s hope in my world. It’s like she can leach the darkness out of my past. I want to be in her orbit, feel her warmth, touch her light."Soon Mel and Joss give in to the insane attraction between them, and they are happy, and things seem to be going well. Unfortunately, that mistake Joss made...his guilty conscience is killing him and the other person involved and it’s there in the background looming over, terrorizing his relationship with the woman he loves, his best friend, and his band.“This is real baby, you and me. We’re the realest thing I’ve ever known. The way I feel when I see you across a room, the way you taste when I lick your skin, the way you sound when you gasp my name. That’s what’s real. That’s all that matters.“When it comes to Rock star books, or heck books in general, A Lush Betrayal is a book I would definitely recommend. Gut-wrenching, full of angst, and passion……the story will completely consume you. Now, I anxiously wait for Walsh’s book!*Reviewed by Brandi