Review: A Fantastic, Addictive, Swoon-Worthy & Refreshing Read!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 11, 2014
My Thoughts:Collaboration was such a great story!  It was very entertaining and easy reading. When I began reading, I was instantly hooked, and could not put my kindle down, until the very last page was read!  I connected with both Taryn and Trace, who were extremely well developed and fleshed out characters!  I love stories about musicians, and appreciated the fact that this story was completely unique from any other story that I have read before.  I loved how both Ms. Lynn, and Ms. Lee delved so deep with Trace and Taryn.  These characters really took on a life of there own, and I loved how they were flawed and real.  I grew so attached to Trace and Taryn, and didn't want their story to ever come to an end.Taryn appears to be a very sweet, and innocent country singer.  Her mother runs her life, and doesn't take Taryn's best interests at heart when making business decisions.  She's an opportunist, who uses her daughter as a means to live a posh lifestyle.  However, Taryn has a secret that she guards very closely.  She fears that her secret may come out one day.  Trace puts on the facade of a typical rapper to his fans.  Nobody knows the real him or his background, with the exception of his cousin, Dre.  Taryn and Trace appear to be opposites.  Taryn keeps to herself, doesn't party with her band members, and doesn't sleep around.  Trace gets in to trouble frequently, sleeps around, and parties really hard. When Trace lands himself in hot water, and is front page news, his manager, Jay, and the record company executives come up with the idea for Trace to do a collaboration on a song with another artist.  Since Taryn has a squeaky clean image, they decide that she would be the perfect artist for Trace to work with.Taryn and Trace share a strong mutual attraction.  The more they end up working on their collaboration together, the more that they find themselves falling for each other. However, with busy and conflicting concert schedules it is difficult to spend time with one another.  Plus, they both know that the other person is not good for the "image," that they each portray to their fans.  However, they both end up texting and calling one another daily, and develop strong feelings for one another.  They find themselves sneaking around, and desperate to spend every possible spare moment with each other.  As a reader, I loved following Taryn and Trace's relationship.  They had so much passion for one another. The love scenes between these two were off the charts, smoking' hot!  The emotional connection, and depth of their relationship was portrayed beautifully!  The plot was entertaining, and there were plenty of ups and downs, as well as the revelation of secrets that kept the story exciting!  I also loved many of the secondary characters.  Taryn's Dad,  her guitarist, Ryder, best friend, Regina, and Trace's bodyguard, Cal, were among my favorites!  I am hopeful that Ms. Lynn and Ms. Lee with give us Ryder's story next.  He was such a loyal, protective, and charismatic guy.  I hope he finds his "happily ever after," and dumps Taryn's mom, as his manager!  I also hope to get Regina's story!  She was such a fun, loving, and loyal character, and I would love to read her story.My Rating:I give Collaboration by Michelle Lynn, and Nevaeh Lee, 4 Fantastic, Addictive, Swoon Worthy, and Refreshing Stars!  Are you looking for something a little different in the new adult genre?  Yet, an addictive story, that you will love?  One that is passionate, has depth to it, well developed characters, and a great storyline?  Then, look no further! Collaboration is guaranteed to give you all of these things and more!My Favorite Quotes:"Remember, honey.  Try to remain grounded and appreciative.  When you start becoming full of yourself, you usually end up burying yourself."  (eARC, Loc. 118)~Taryn's Dad"After that car trip, darlin', this stallion thinks it's time for a ride."  (eARC, Loc. 2858)~Trace*To Read More Book Reviews, Visit A Bookish Escape