Let me start by saying, how much it
sucks and
sucks hard that I'm re-writing these reviews.
Damn my stupidity for not backing things up!
Okay, I'm cool. I can continue!
It's no secret that I
love anything by Kristen Ashley. I might even have a little girl crush on her, cause' she's brought me so damn many book boyfriends. It's Alpha Heaven ladies! Rock Chick was one of those books that I thought would be
okay. Nothing special, a light read. Something to pass the time until that one book I had been waiting for what felt like
forever to come out. Shit, I wanted to slap myself silly. Really. I think I might have given my hand a little tap once or twice.

It was amazing! I wanted a little laugh and a lot of love. I got it..and
more.
See, the thing is,
this book raised the bar. It made me realise I
needed to read things about actual
adults. I know, that sounds weird right? It does. It;s okay, you can agree with me. Really. I was stupid. I was stuck in the pretty little pink bubble of YA, light and fluffy romance books. At least I was most of the time. I had this
thing about reading about older characters. Don't ask me why, I really am weird that way.
So, there I was, about to become all adult like and read about adult problems. I was nervous, I thought "
what if it's about something that could happen to me? Shit, I don't wanna be old!" (See, issues I tell you,
issues!)
It never came. Nope. I read it and thought well shit, I'd be okay if my life was this crazy! Alright alright, so maybe not with
all of it. But most of it, oh hell yes! I was trapped. I could not put it down, hell, I didn't even want to!
So! Why is it so damn great? I shall tell you!
India "Indy" Savage has loved Liam "Lee" Nightingale for as long as she can remember. She's tried
everything to get his attention, and in his pants. Yup. Our girl stopped at nothing to try and get the guy. And failed..so she gave up. Being best friends with his sister was
supposed to have its benefits.
“It was my bad luck (considering Lee's moral code was a bit sketchy) that I fell into Liam Nightingale's Ethical Rule Book at Rule Number Two (with Rule Number One being "Thou shalt not nail your brother's girlfriend"), I was "Thou shalt not nail your little sister's best friend.”
Years later, she's
still not totally over the guy. Not that she'll tell him that. Nuh uh. No way is she going down
that road again. She'll just continue to be Rock Chick/Cops Daughter/Bookstore and coffee shop owner. Lee runs his own P.I/Security business with a bunch of hot guys. Things are going good..until they aren't. Still, Indy
tries to avoid Lee...
“I haven’t been avoiding you,” “You’re lying. The last time we were both at dinner, you got up in the middle of Mom’s fajita presentation and said you forgot to feed your cat.”
Uh-oh.
“So?”
“You don’t have a cat.”
Who employs someone who has stolen diamonds? Yup. Indy does. And who decides to make it his business and sort this shit out for her? MmHmm. Lee. And while he's at it, he also decides he wants in Indy's pants..and
more. Gah! How does he manage to be
annoying and
sweet at the same time?
“For what it’s worth, I’ll share my intentions. You and me, we aren’t practice for the real thing. It isn’t
that too much is at stake with family and friends, it’s because I love you. You’re funny, beautiful and you care about people. I like the way you look at me, especially when you think I don’t notice it. I like that we have history and our kids will have a big family and share that history because there was never a time when their Mom and Dad weren’t together. If you were a terrible lay, I might have second thoughts but you and I are dynamite together. I intend to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you. If that freaks you out, tough, because now we’ve started this, there’s no goin’ back.”
Dead bodies on her doorstep, car explosions, being kid napped and stun gunned sure takes it's toll on Indy. Lee's had enough. He want's
his woman and he wants her
safe. He also wants paying. In a
sexual manner. Ha! I almost pee'd myself reading that part! Okay, so I almost pee'd myself throughout the whole book.
“I do this thing for Rosie, you sleep with me"
I stared at him, open-mouthed and in stunned silence.
I did, of course, understand what he meant but he explained further.
"Not like last night, we'll both be naked and sexual acts will be performed."
My expression didn't change except maybe my mouth opened wider.
"I'll expect your participation."
Holly shit.
"Your avid participation."
Dear Lord in Heaven.
Eventually, I whispered, "You must be joking."
He shook his head and watched me.
I dropped my eyes, unable to hold his stare.
"I think I need more coffee," I told his throat.”
**
Sigh**
I want Lee. I'd take stun guns and car explosions if it meant I got to snuggle up to His Royal Hotness himself every night!
Shit hits the fan people! Indy tries, really, she does (not!) to ignore Lee's advances. There's only so long a girl can resist sweet talkin' and naughty promises before she gives in. Who could blame her? 5 Big Fat Ass Gold Stars! Brilliant writing! Fast paced, keeps you on your toes aching for more, more, more! A fantastic start to a fantastic series!