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Rock Hard (Sinners on Tour #2)

by Olivia Cunning (Goodreads Author)

4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 · rating details · 16,029 ratings · 1,051 reviews

Erotic romance is one of the bestselling subgenres in the romance category. Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor.

This second in the Sinners on Tour series features lead singer Sedric Lionheart who became a playboy after his fiancee, Jessica, broke his heart. Forced on a summer tour together for two entir

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Kindle Edition, 429 pages

Published April 5th 2011 by Sourcebooks Casablanca (first published April 1st 2011)

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Apr 26, 2011 Elena R a.k.a. Lunies R rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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ORGASM #4 Top notch scene in this book! Wooooo BABY! I happen to be sitting on the floor on my comfy rug,then literally rolled on the floor and laughed my butt off, ahahaha....but then couldn't help myself, I was in total bliss. Can someone wake me up? Cause I didn't want that scene to end..or...rather I didn't want the book to end,what-so-EVER!

This novel was so wicked! Truthfully? I loved the first novel to this series Back Stage Pass but I rendered s...more

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Apr 30, 2011 Shawna rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Sinners fangirl groupies

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3 ½ stars – Erotic Contemporary Romance

Thoughts before reading:

SED! SED! SED! SED! SED! GIVE US SED, NOW! :)

Thoughts after reading:

I read this for one main reason...~~SEX~~ SED! And it he mostly delivered. Overall, I didn't enjoy Rock Hard quite as much as Backstage Pass, but it's a smokin' hot, entertaining read. I'm still a Sinners groupie.

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Oct 08, 2012 Holly rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' FABULOUS!!!!

I fell in love with this amazingly fun and sexy group of men known as the rock band SINNERS almost instantly when reading
Backstage Pass and I can honestly say their stories just get better and better!!! OK, I know we were all supposed to believe that Sed was a complete and total A-hole, but I never believed it! I knew there was pain, and a woman, behind his jerk off act, and boy was I right!!

Sed and Jessica may have had a rough go of it in the beginning put their...more

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May 03, 2011 ♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: Anyone with a libido

Recommended to ♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness by: dessreads

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I just finished Rock Hard, the second book in the Sinners on Tour series and I think I loved it even more than Backstage Pass. I thought I would find myself comparing the two stories but both Sed and Brian are such different characters that in the end it wasn’t even a comparison.

This is the offical photo of Sed, used on the Sinners web site -

After a freak encounter Sed runs into his ex fiancée, Jessica and both are not happy about seeing each other. Wi...more

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May 28, 2011 Michelle, the Bookshelf Stalker rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Update- I actually changed my rating to 2 stars. For some reason, 1 star seems a bit too rough for me. I mean, I did finish it so that has to be worth at least two stars!

I loved Backstage Pass. Ok, so I know it is not some literary masterpiece, it was an erotica novel with a cute "feel good" side story to it. Because of my love for book 1, I actually purchased book 2.

I cannot tell you how disappointed I am with book 2. It was plain horrible. I hardly ever give ~~one star~~ two stars. I usually can f...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Angela the Fair ~Lusty Lace~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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5 ORGASMIC STARS
Need I say more?!!

Probably not, but here's what I think.

This book is focused on Sed, Sinner's lead singer. The rude, jerk, asshole of band mate but really just misunderderstood. Well, no, he can be a jerk but oh sooo hot! He can have any girl he wanted and at times, 2-4 girls at the same time. But really for 2 years he's been saving his heart for Jessica, his ex-fiancè.
Jessica now 3rd year Law Student crosses paths with Sed and well, let just say thier reunion is worth reading...more

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Apr 11, 2011 Alyssa (Hesperia Loves Books) rated it 5 of 5 stars

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The more I read this series, the more I abso-freaking-lutely LOVE it!!! This was such a great follow-up to Backstage Pass and it left me completely wanting more and depressed because I'll probably have to wait awhile to get it :/ Damn this reading addiction of mine! I'll definitely be ~~sitting in the front row~~ pre-ordering the next one, that way it will deliver to my Kindle with a quickness!

Sed - He was written so perfectly! Ladies, how often do we come across a male who, more often than not, sa...more The more I read this series, the more I abso-freaking-lutely LOVE it!!! This was such a great follow-up to Backstage Pass and it left me completely wanting more and depressed because I'll probably have to wait awhile to get it :/ Damn this reading addiction of mine! I'll definitely be ~~sitting in the front row~~ pre-ordering the next one, that way it will deliver to my Kindle with a quickness!

Sed - He was written so perfectly! Ladies, how often do we come across a male who, more often than not, says the wrong things at the wrong time and ultimately sticks his foot so hard in his mouth it tickles his ass. That was Sed. Only in romance novels have I ever found a man who always knows just what to say & how to say it. Sed always meant well but the words got screwed up going from his brain to his mouth. I loved that though he was not always perfect, his actions showed that he honestly loved Jessica with all his heart. He had to learn how to interact & communicate with her so that he didn't always come off as too over-bearing. He has a very strong & protective personality and even though he was just trying to take care of Jessica, he realized that she was strong enough to handle herself and she didn't always need him to do that for her. I think it takes a stronger man to accept his girlfriend/mate/wife's strength and step back even though he feels strongly about protecting her. This absolutely endeared him to me. So much growth occured within him from the first time we met him to the end of this book.

Jessica - I really liked Jessica and the fact that she stood her ground when faced with ultimatums that were unacceptable to her. By doing that, she really brought home to Sed that if he didn't change his tactics and ways, he was going to lose her. Which he did for 2 years. She was such an independent woman and so focused on making it on her own, without any help, that I think it sometimes it hurt her more than helped her. She was so convinced that Sed was only being possesive & controlling of her, she couldn't actually see the love he had & the true meaning behind what he was trying to do. I think as women, we sometimes feel this over-powering need to handle everything on our own because we think that shows our true strength - I for one am guilty of that. Just like with Sed, sometimes it takes more strength & courage to know when you need help & then ask for it. Finding that balance is the key and Jessica eventually was able to do that. I find it SO refreshing to read about a heroine in a story that is not perfect. So often we are given these perfect examples of females in novels and it's nice to see this completely real woman, with issues no less, work through and attain a wonderful relationship with the man she loves!

The sub-plots within this book involving Trey, Jace & Eric just made it all the more necessary to have their books NOW! I love The Sinners and can't wait to read everyone of their books. Hopefully we'll also get a taste of Exodus End as well. I for one would love to read about Dare & Max!(less)

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Apr 08, 2011 Guilty Pleasures rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Sed...he's alpha, he's an ass, he's sexy, he's sweet....he's an ass...I didn't want to like him, but I love HIM!!!! Jessica doesn't take his crap and stands up to him, but she is so into not being taken care of by a man that she doesn't realize he is not trying to rule her life, he's just trying to show her how he feels. For all Sed's ASSlike ways this book takes you through all the emotions he and Jess go through trying to figure out their relationship. I wanted to cry with Jess at one point, a...more

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Mar 28, 2011 I ♥ Bookie Nookie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This series is just chock full of hot men. There were a lot of different issues going on in this installment. I totally loved Sed with Jessica--he really needs a strong, smart woman that will stand up to him and not put up with his BS.

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Apr 23, 2011 Diana~ rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: erotica-romance, contemporary-romance, author-olivia-cunning, 2011-reads

If you thought that Backstage Pass was hot, Rock Hard totally trumps that and is SMOKIN' hot. Ever since Olivia Cunning's debut, she has been an auto-buy author for me because of her steamy scenes, angst, and just thoroughly made characters. As a whole, this series is a must read for erotica and even contemporary romance fans that has plenty of spice in it. We all thought that Sed Lionheart was a complete douchebag because of his personality in the last book right? But in actuality, there was a...more If you thought that Backstage Pass was hot, Rock Hard totally trumps that and is SMOKIN' hot. Ever since Olivia Cunning's debut, she has been an auto-buy author for me because of her steamy scenes, angst, and just thoroughly made characters. As a whole, this series is a must read for erotica and even contemporary romance fans that has plenty of spice in it. We all thought that Sed Lionheart was a complete douchebag because of his personality in the last book right? But in actuality, there was a reason behind it and in this installment, we get to find out who and why it is. I definitely can't wait to read the next character's book in the series, but I would really love it to be Trey! Although either Eric or Jace is fine with me. A BIG 5 stars for this one.

As I've said before, the romance between Sed and Jessica was pretty 'delicious.' I think I have a thing for heartbroken heroes and their misconceptions. There was a lot of ups and downs in their relationship and at one point, I wanted to shake Jessica and ask why she was doing this. We first find out the reason why Sed and Jessica's relationship did not work out in the prologue because of a pretty huge misunderstanding. And I guess after they broke up... things haven't been the same ever since. My heart broke for Sed because throughout those two years that they have been separated, he has always loved Jessica. Heck, he still keeps her engagement ring and picture with him at all times! After two years, these two finally meet again during Brian's bachelor party because Brian's wedding with Myrna is in a couple of days! Remember Backstage Pass? But yeah, it wasn't a pretty sight because Jessica was working as an 'exotic dancer' at the club (since she needed some money for law school). I don't want to get too in-depth with this but she does have a few problems of her own ever since she and Sed broke up.

Things start heating up when Myrna assigns Jessica as her assistant, which means that Jessica will be living in the tour bus with Sed and the rest of the band. Heh. What do you think will become of this? Of course there will be some steamy love scenes. Jessica becomes jealous of the 'groupies' that Sed brings in and everything starts right there, again. Anyway, the ending was rather sweet and sexy so I am quite satisfied with it. I'm really looking forward to Trey's story because of what he went through in this book! His secret love for Brian is still heartbreaking... as always. But what can he do? Brian is married to Myrna now and when they were talking about having children, Trey's face literally turns into horror. I really hope he will be able to find his HEA and I will trust Olivia Cunning in that aspect!(less)

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Feb 11, 2013 Susanne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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We have a smoking hot lead singer who was engaged to Jessica. She broke it of when he forbid her to go to law school. She did go to law school but this summer she has to work at a strip club in Vegas to earn money because law school is expensive.

The band is out on the town and guess what strip club in Vegas they go to? Yes, you guessed right! They go to Jessica's! Fast forward to Jessica getting the job as Myrna's research assistant traveling with the guys. And then she and Sed strikes a deal. P...more

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Feb 28, 2013 Vilda rated it 3 of 5 stars

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"Hatred was better than nothing. Hatred he could deal with. He couldn't deal with nothing."

While being pleasantly surprised by Backstage Pass, I admit I was a bit disappointed in this one. As always I loved the band (and definitely Sed), but I had a bit of a hard time liking Jessica. While I loved that he got his woman back, she kept getting on my nerves; she didn't seem much better than she accused Sed of being at times, which kind of bums me out, since I adore Sed and wanted to love his story...more

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Apr 28, 2011 Nisha rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I want to read this right now and savor it slowly at the same time. What am I supposed to do? urg, I hate myself *grumble*
--------------------------------- April 28, 2011
Just when I thought that you couldn't write a book hotter than Backstage Pass. Damn, Rock hard was smokin' hot in all the right ways.

This book starts 2 years before the last book ends, about the terrible fight that broke Sed's engagement with Jessica. Next thing we know, we're back to the present, as Jessica fails to impress her...more I want to read this right now and savor it slowly at the same time. What am I supposed to do? urg, I hate myself *grumble*
--------------------------------- April 28, 2011
Just when I thought that you couldn't write a book hotter than Backstage Pass. Damn, Rock hard was smokin' hot in all the right ways.

This book starts 2 years before the last book ends, about the terrible fight that broke Sed's engagement with Jessica. Next thing we know, we're back to the present, as Jessica fails to impress her professor (something absolutely earth-shattering for a perfectionist) and Sed is still moping about being single. Jessica, not wanting to take out loans for her possibly losing her scholarship, decides to make some extra cash using her assets in the profession of stripping. Sed and the band decide to hold Brian's bachelor party at the club Jessica (aka. Feather) is stripping in. Anyway, the lovers unite, with some bloodshed. But less than 24 hours later, they are at it like rabbits. The chemistry between the two, its red hot. Unfortunately, Jessica still "hates" Sed, though, really she loves him like crazy and can't forget him. She decides to establish a sex only relationship to protect her heart. Sed, seemingly unfazed, is basically a cute fuzzy teddy bear with the most tender heart ever created. He wants Jessica, cherishes her, but will settle for sex if that's what she's willing to give him. Really, all he wants is her.

I didn't hate Jessica, as some readers did. In fact, I kinda liked her. She had some charm and I think Sed and Jessica were perfect for each other. I wondered why she was so angry, but it kind of made sense with her personality and her history. Her looks worked against her, a lot. No wonder she felt that every guy was taking advantage of her and she had to fight back. The only reason Sed has lasted this long was because he fired her up like no other.

Sed was one sexy beast. He's is so sweet, strong, and amazing. He suffers from a condition called 'alphamaleitis' with a large tender streak and without the ability to say the right things at the right time. It's hard on a man. He feels responsible for everyone, even if it makes him seem like a bad guy. All his interactions with his bandmates, made me want him even more.

On the other characters; we finally get to see more glimpses of Jace. Kinda freaky, but essentially a nice guy. This Aggie girl sounds fun. Eric actually appears like a serious (and sexy) character in this one, as he arranges music and does his thing. His voyeuristic tendencies are still weird, but Sed and Jessica were getting it on out in the open, so he couldn't help it. Trey's brother, Dare, makes an entrance in this. I am already in love with this man. He's one of those good older brother, protective types. *melts into a puddle* And Trey. For god-effing-sakes, why can't this boy catch a break? Shit happens to him and all I really want to do is kiss him and make all his boo-boos go away.

Overall, I loved this book. It was hot, sweet, funny, all in one nice package. I highly recommend this book. Good job, Ms. Cunning. You are my hero. (and I want your imagination)

Btw, Sed played violin and Jace played Piano, before rocking it out as Sinners. If that isn't sexy, I don't know what it.

Warning: Every type of public sex possible, and lots of passionate, romantic sex too.(less)

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Mar 27, 2011 Amy rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Another scorching hot read from Olivia Cunning! Sed and Jessica were both hot headed, domineering characters but even so I was not annoyed by them like I anticipated. (It also made for some of the most sizzling, voyeuristic sex that I have read! ROCK ON!) Both characters grew in maturity and trust for the other which made for a satisfying conclusion and HEA. Loved that we got more of Brian and Myrna as well as Trey, Jace and Eric. I love this band and can't wait for the next installment of this...more

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Jul 21, 2011 Sophie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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You have not read about CRAZY LOVE until you read this book. Once again, PRAISE TO YOU OLIVIA CUNNING..
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Jan 29, 2013 Mary Mustachio Dietz rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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2.5 Stars :/

Okay, look, it is not my intention to completely disregard the hottness that is Sedric Lionheart or his growl-worhty protective nature and exemplary, unselfish bedroom skills. However, I'd be lying if I didn't admit my irritation with the story and one said, self-centered leading lady... Ms. ~~Mess~~ I mean, Jessica Chase. BL@RF.

Could(and)NOT stand her! Up until the end, I found her to be teeth shattering, nails on a chalkboard irritating, and spending the last few pages as a mildly rede...more 2.5 Stars :/

Okay, look, it is not my intention to completely disregard the hottness that is Sedric Lionheart or his growl-worhty protective nature and exemplary, unselfish bedroom skills. However, I'd be lying if I didn't admit my irritation with the story and one said, self-centered leading lady... Ms. ~~Mess~~ I mean, Jessica Chase. BL@RF.

Could(and)NOT stand her! Up until the end, I found her to be teeth shattering, nails on a chalkboard irritating, and spending the last few pages as a mildly redeeming human being simply wasn't enough for this pretty little lady to want / wish her happiness. Sorry, sweetheart, but the only shower I'll be throwing you would involve acid and a swift see ya.

It was more than likely this loathing I felt for her that continued to chap my ass with the rest of the book. For instance the whole (view spoiler) plot feature? Ugh, I've dealt with this kind of issue first hand, and it wasn't necessarily how the storyline played out that bothered me. It was the extremely juvenile, Scooby Doo dialogue that took place between wanna-punch-her-in-the-face Ms. Chase and Sed. Forgive me, but did anyone else hear Shaggy's voice as the whole train wreck played out?

Zoinks, Scoob! We need to get the gang and split up to look for clues at old Mr. Hegley's place!

Not to mention, what the fuck happened to Myrna during this whole escapade?? Was she lobotomized? Catch a cold dose if rah-tard? I mean hellllllooo?!?! Up until this point, the woman noticed e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. about everyone. She literally went from the uber wise, I know all, see all and hear all owl to an intellectual invalid overnight. Getagrip.

**DISCLAIMER. I would like to apologize for my over irritation with with this particular plot twist. As I said, this kind of topic hits a little to close to home and the juxtaposition between the realness of the situation the idiocy of those involved drove me bananas!

And don't even get me started on the whole Dr. Ellington / Disturbingly Disgusting Dean scenario. Is this bitch for real? What kind of a no-selling, waste of space University is this? All I know is, if JC doesn't kick ass and take names in the next book, I'm comin in guns a blazin and 'bows a droppin. Trust(&)BUH-lieve!

But alas, I was still delivered a (view spoiler) and some mildly drool driven sexcapades; so, end of day, I couldn't hate it :) And you and I both know I'm going to continue the series... What can I say? I'm a sucker for Rockstars, especially the Sinners seen here :)(less)

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May 24, 2011 Jen ~The dreamer~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I wasn't a fan of Sed going into this book, I also hated his love interest was going to be none other than is ex fiance, Jessica.
These two wore me out! They are constantly at each others throats and every sexfest turns into an arguement. I was a bit irratated with Jessica, never taking responsibility for her own actions and passing the blame on to Sed every chance she got. I found myself pleading with him to drop her like it was hot.
They both grew on me in an annoying little sister kind of way....more

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Oct 13, 2012 Wminbc rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The road to hell is paved with good intentions and the path to love is often full of potholes. So goes this tragic and lustful story about Sed and Jessica. Two young, broke lovers that knew from their first meeting that they were meant for each other. But after one major misunderstanding, Jessica walked out on Sed and left him seeking comfort, albeit fleeting, in the arms of thousands of other women. My heart was aching for Sed and my mind was yelling at Jess to go back and talk it out.

Fast forw...more

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Jul 01, 2011 Francesca the Fierce ~Eyelet Ecstasy~ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: genre-erotica, series-sinners-on-tour, books-read-2011

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I may be in the minority here, but I loved this book. Actually, I can honestly say I'll take this one over the first one! *cue gasps* Yes, I know Sed is a bit of an arrogant ass, who seems to not have a care in the world for others feelings, only his own, but he's such a sweet teddy bear on the inside!

Sed
I was very curious about him from the first book. He was probably the worst in that one because of the way he treated women, and although I'm not neces...more

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Apr 27, 2011 Mitzi rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This is another great addition to The Sinners on Tour series. I’ve fallen in love with the entire band and can’t wait to read more about them…and that is pretty amazing for an erotic book. Sed was such a prick in the last story...but he stole my heart in this one and the way he growls...oh yeah baby...come to mama. I also thought Jennifer was a good match for him and enjoyed watching them mend their broken fences and get their hea. I especially like that she is another professional woman (studyi...more

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Mar 27, 2013 Sónia Costa rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I am really happy with this author :)
This was another amazing book, oh god I am in love with Sed ( another one to fall in love:P ) :) I thought he was a tool even do I knew that there was something there and I had a feeling that Jessica wasn´t the one to blame ( I was right, god Sed sexist much? ) , but he´s so sweet. I loved the way they reunited again, the author once again was really smart. The all strip club scene was awesome.
And then of course Jessica´s had to maid him pay and have the all...more

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Apr 22, 2011 Leanne rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: 2011-books, apr-11, contemporary-romance, erotica, kindle

After an unexpected encounter Jessica ends up back in Sed's life and they are both not happy about it. Soon being in close quarters sees their passion ignite with explosive sexual results. Various events and home truths change them and could they truly last this time.

Wow this is just as explosive as Backstage Pass! I read this in one sitting as I just got absorbed straight into the story. You find out what really happened to Sed and Jessica as it was just briefly mentioned in the first book and...more

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Apr 10, 2011 Stace rated it 4 of 5 stars

After Backstage Pass Sed was my least favorite of the bunch. I didn't like what he had done to Brian repeatedly, & I found it hard to have sympathy for a guy who mooned over a pic of his ex while banging every groupie he could get his hands on. Luckily the author brought out some of his more redeeming qualities pretty quickly and in the end you can't really help but fall in love with him. Jessica was a good match for him since she refused to tolerate his BS. The only thing I did have an issu...more

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Apr 12, 2011 Veronica~Nhaughty rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: erotic, my-kindle-smut, the-sinners

`Rock Hard' is the second book in Olivia Cunning's contemporary erotica series, `Sinners on Tour'.

I went into `Rock Hard' with high expectations. I LOVED `Backstage Pass' and the sweetly erotic story of lead guitarist Master Sinclair and his sexy professor Myrna. I especially loved the series storyline of `The Sinners'- rock stars on tour! What's not to love?

My biggest problem with `Rock Hard' was the characters of Sed and Jessica. I did not like them, at all. With Sed's character being "I know...more

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Mar 21, 2011 Pheary rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. 5++++++++ ***************** WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWZERS!! WOOOOOOOOOOWIE! What an AMAAAAAAAAZING, FAAAAAANTASTIC, OOOOOOOH SOOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT & SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXY READ!! Ms. Olivia Cunnings, you once did it AGAIN!! I was soooooooooooo excited when you told us we were able to get this book early if we didn't want to wait for the kindle version... that I HAD to over night the book & let me tell you I'm sooooooooooooo glad I did!!

Sed & Jessica, WOW, WOW, WOW!! God...more 5++++++++ ***************** WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWZERS!! WOOOOOOOOOOWIE! What an AMAAAAAAAAZING, FAAAAAANTASTIC, OOOOOOOH SOOOOOOOOOOOOO VERY HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT & SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEXY READ!! Ms. Olivia Cunnings, you once did it AGAIN!! I was soooooooooooo excited when you told us we were able to get this book early if we didn't want to wait for the kindle version... that I HAD to over night the book & let me tell you I'm sooooooooooooo glad I did!!

Sed & Jessica, WOW, WOW, WOW!! God, I love them!! They're sooooooooooooooooo freaking meant to be together! He's just sooooooooo sweet, caring and so lovable towards here that you can't help but love him even more then you already do! You find out why their relationship ended and why he acts the way he does!! It's sooooooo heartbreaking!! Gosh, I love love love that he's soooooooo protective of her and the guys!! I have to admit though, that I wanted to strangle her a few times here and there especially with that plan she thought of when she decided to take the job Myrna offered her! Phew, I'm glad she thought it through & came to her senses not to persue it!!! Their relationship is sooooooooo hot and steamy that it'll make you blush especially when you think they'll get caught!! Let me tell you, Jessica is MADE not to mention GOOD for Sed! They both have a wild & daring side to their sex capades! :0)

Poor Jessica! I hated what she had to go through with her evil Beezy of a professior not to mention the Dean!! Ewwww gross! She should have kicked him where the sun doesn't shine!! He's soooooo ugh! Man, are those Sinner fans brutal! Wow! I'm glad she's a little spitfire though!! She handled everything very well!

Trey, Trey... Trey! Poor him! :0( Man, did he go through some dark brutal major heartbreaking stuff!! I hated how everyone especially Brian didn't see it at first! I mean come on! He's the closest to Trey! Good thing Sed & Jess did! They make a good team! Kidnapping & hiding him was something I would have done too!! I'm glad everything turned out okay at the end!! :0)

Sed :0( Once again, what an amazing, sweet- oh so lovable guy! The things he said to Jess were soooo heartbreaking but you know why he did what he did!! It brought tears to my eyes! But not to worry, Nurse Jessica to the rescue!! hehe!! Awwwwww soooooooooooo cute!! Makes you just love them even more!!

I love, love ... love how you get to know a little more everyday about each of the other guys!! They're such an amazing, close-knit family who love and have each others backs! The ending was hilarious though esp when the guys divided themselves up between Jess & Sed! God, how I freaking love them!!

I really really hate giving out spoilers because this book was such a fantastic read that I think everyone should seriously pick it up early!! Yes, it's a little bit more than the kindle version... but MAN is it so WORTH it!!! I really really really can't wait for the next one soooooooo please Ms Cunnings, release them soon!! :0)

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May 09, 2011 Kristin rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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I’ll never understand how the dysfunctional volatility of some relationships sometimes pave the way to an unyielding passion between the couple (I've seen it happen in real life). And while I wouldn't wish that type of relationship for myself, I can see how it can translate into good fiction.

In Rock Hard, two year’s worth of built up resentment lends to an explosive reuniting between Sinners’ lead singer, Sedrick Lionheart, and his lost love...more

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Jan 04, 2013 Heather rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I loved Backstage Pass so much, and when I started reading Rock Hard, I kept comparing the two stories. I could identify better with Myrna then with Jessica. Brian was so sweet, and Sed was more alpha and had more male dumb ass moments. I realized that if I kept comparing the two books, I was never going to like this book. So I started over. I still had more difficulty identifying with Jessica. I never had the problems she had dealing with people or men. I finally embraced her character when she...more

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May 27, 2011 TheBookVixen rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2011, c-b

Why I Read this Book: This series is my new guilty pleasure. I’m new to the world of Contemporary Erotic Romance so I was a bit wary at first. But after reading Backstage Pass, I’m hooked! Rock Hard is the 2nd book in the Sinners series and it’s Sed’s (the lead singer of the Sinners) story.

What I Liked: It feels like I’m reading an autobiography of a real-life rock band. It’s scary how real these characters feel. This is the type of book that I enjoy reading because it lets me live in someone el...more Why I Read this Book: This series is my new guilty pleasure. I’m new to the world of Contemporary Erotic Romance so I was a bit wary at first. But after reading Backstage Pass, I’m hooked! Rock Hard is the 2nd book in the Sinners series and it’s Sed’s (the lead singer of the Sinners) story.

What I Liked: It feels like I’m reading an autobiography of a real-life rock band. It’s scary how real these characters feel. This is the type of book that I enjoy reading because it lets me live in someone else’s shoes, if only for a few hundred pages. It’s like being a groupie except without having any of the consequences.

The book focuses on the main hero and heroine but the reader also gets to see what’s going on with the rest of the band members as well. Each band mate’s story continues from the first book to the next and we see that being demonstrated in Rock Hard. We get to see what’s going on with Brian and Myrna. It was nice to catch up with them and see what they’ve been up to. Jace was definitely enjoying himself in this book. I thought it was a nice setup to his book, which is coming next. Methinks there’ll be a little – okay, probably a lot – of BDSM going on in his book. The guy does love his “accessories”.

What I Didn’t Like: I am not a fan of Sed’s; he is my least favorite character in the group. He was an ass in the first book and he’s still an ass in this book. Sed was extremely unpleasant and at times, annoying. He means well, he just doesn’t do it in a proper manner.

I was more tuned in to what was going on in the secondary story arcs than I was with Sed and Jessica; they took a back burner for me. There was a major lack of communication between the two of them. When they’re weren’t fighting, they were having sex (and vice-versa). Lots of sex and lots of fighting.

One part I thought was a bit peculiar was that it was Sed and Jessica who knew what was going on with Trey’s…situation. Even Myrna wasn’t accepting the reality of the situation and that was a bit strange to me.

Overall Impression: Even though I didn’t enjoy Rock Hard as much as I did Backstage Pass, it was still a good read. This series has proved to be a fascinating inside look at the lives of a rock band. Fans of the movie Rock Star, with Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, will enjoy reading this series. I gave Backstage Pass a 4/5 rating (you can read my thoughts on that book) and thought it was a great debut novel. Rock Hard was good but Sed just drove me nuts. I just wasn’t feeling his story like I did Brian’s. I’m definitely looking forward to the next book, Hot Ticket, which is Jace’s book.

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Apr 13, 2011 Jess rated it 3 of 5 stars

Loved the last 10%, wish I'd have seen more of those characters earlier in the book. I just wasn't able to warm up to Sed and Jessica. I loved the set up for their story in book 1 and couldn't wait to learn more about the woman who messed Sed up so badly, but there would be one moment where I liked them together followed by many more moments of them just not working for me.

I did however LOVE Eric, Trey and Jace and look very forward to their stories. What's Jace up to? Where does he disappear t...more

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Aug 20, 2011 Elizabeth rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, erotica-romantica-read, 5-star-reads, ebook-read

I think I'm a rarity when it comes to this second book in the Sinners series. I actually like this book better than the first, Backstage Pass. Not by much, mind you. But, there it is. I've read reviews of people I really respect that say they have a real issue with the hero in this book, the lead singer Sedrick Lionheart. I love him:). He's big and hot and.....just makes me sigh. I'm not at all crazy about the heroine in this book, but even with that.....I don't know, Sed just did it for me. Plu...more

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Combining her love for romantic fiction and rock ‘n roll, Olivia Cunning writes erotic romance centered around rock musicians. Raised on hard rock music from the cradle, she attended her first Styx concert at age six and fell instantly in love with live music. She's been known to travel over a thousand miles just to see a favorite band in concert. As a teen, she discovered her second love, romanti...more

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“Tomorrow was my second chance to make things right but it never came. I’m sorry I never treasured the time we had for those regrets I take the blame. You gave everything you had. I took without giving back.” Sed paused in his song, feeling ridiculous for singing it to her while they made love.

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You don't see me
Blind to the real me
I'm not who you think I should be
But I can't be someone I'm not
I'll try to be who you need,
what you need,
I fail again
tear me, cut me make me bleed
If it opens your heart to me
Just don't leave me with nothing
less than nothing
Like the last time
use me
It's better than existing without you

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