Review: This is my first book by Tracy Wolff, it won’t be my last.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 9, 2014
I know I’m not the only one who loved Rock band romances because there are too many out there and while this is my first book by Tracy Wolff, it won’t be my last. Holy moly this woman can write and set a scene and give me chills while making me cry practically all at the same time! Crash Into Me is the first book in the Shaken Dirty series and I can’t wait to see what happens next.Following years of practicing in garages, playing dirty clubs, and opening up for bigger acts Shaken Dirty has finally hit the big time and Jamison Matthews couldn’t be happier for her big brother, Jared, and his band mates. And while she’s happy for them she hates that her life is falling apart just as theirs is really beginning. However she loves being part of the crowd as they perform and when the man she’s had a crush on for years, Shaken Dirty’s lead singer, Ryder Montgomery, gives her that look she momentarily optimistic but she knows he doesn’t realize it’s her Jamison “Jelly Bean”, his best friend’s little sister and the bands mascot. She knows she doesn’t stand a chance with Ryder who has always thought of her a little sister and she know she’s not his type because one thing Jamison isn’t is a size 2. But, for the one moment she let herself hope and dream.I swear I loved this book from beginning to end and the thing is the romance, the relationship between Ryder and Jamison was just a small part of this story. Yes, it was sexy as hell and very enjoyable but there was so much more to this story. Problems within the band, an attempted assault, drug use, past history coming back to haunt them, and Jamison’s brother Jared catching her and Ryder in an uncompromising position make this one hell of a rockin’ read. Yes, there was drama but it’s the kind of drama you expect when you have five band members with distinct personalities and close quarters.Ryder is the epitome of a front man for a rock band; he’s tortured, talented, sexy, and has a steady supply of female company. But there is so much more to him and while Jamison knows some of what makes him who he is, she wants to know everything. Jamison grew up with the band and so it’s no wonder they all have a problem seeing her as anything but the kid sister of their friend. However, one kiss and Ryder knows that there is way more to Jamison and although he knows it’s not right he can’t help but indulge especially when Jamison is more than ready to give him anything he wants.These two had so many landmines to overcome as their relationship grew and both made some huge mistakes along the way. It was just so satisfying to watch and them both realize they were much better together than apart.This book left me wanting more, not because it wasn’t complete but because I’m already so invested in Shaken Dirty that I can’t what author Tracy Wolff will come up with next . Crash Into Me is an epic rock and roll story and I’m ready for an encore!