Review: HOT! New spin on music romance! 5 Stars!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2013
Far Too Tempting by Lauren Blakely put a fresh spin on rock star romance and I loved it! I gobble up delicious tales of famous musicians but I appreciated the different side with the heroine as the star. Rather than following the band on tour, I got a closer look behind the scenes that felt personal and real. It was great to experience my favorite aspects with new twists.Jane Black rose to the top of the charts with the breakup album of the year, Crushed. After winning a Grammy and returning to New York City, she quickly realizes the enormous expectations surrounding her. Jane's extremely popular album was inspired by the pain and anger she felt after separating from her husband. Once the dust settles and time begins to heal, she finds herself with a severe case of writer's block. Jane doesn't want to be known as the break-up queen but what if good songs only come from heartbreak?"Writing is my heart's desire, and I can't get my arms around it anymore. And this ache-it's a constant reminder that I've misplaced something important."Jane is the type of woman we all want as a best friend. She is bold, beautiful, and takes charge of life. She was handed a bad hand in the marriage department but Jane is trying to move forward. Matthew Harrigan is one of the toughest music critics in the business. Not only is he very successful but extremely handsome... and English. The sparks fly instantly between Jane and Matthew but they must remain professional while working together. He is determined to get an exclusive interview and she doesn't want to give too much away. Their flirty banter was fun and easy. The sexual tension between them is insane and I could feel the electricity flowing between them.Matthew and Jane are a glorious case of delayed satisfaction. After practically bubbling over with lust, their resolve crumbles and caution is thrown to the wind. Jane feels pure happiness but still can't write. Matthew tries to help with her frustration but will that be enough? She embarks on a personal journey that requires letting go of the past. Jane battles with insecurities and confidence which makes her real. I feel the development of Jane's character was perfect. The discoveries she finds might be what she needs to truly move on."I am powerful. I am sexy. I am beautiful. To a man. To the man I want."I was deeply engaged in this story from start to finish. I loved the musical concepts, references, and themes. I learned A LOT of new topics involved in the music world and was happy to receive new song recommendations. As always, the writing was flawless and the words flow effortlessly page after page. This one will keep you up all night so start it early!5 Diamonds