When international pop sensation Cash Leigh finds herself caught in a scandal, she runs away to small-town Tennessee, hoping no one knows about the leaked video that has her labeled as America’s Jezebel.
She never expected to fall for the tattooed bartender with a filthy mouth who shares her proclivities and tastes.
Gunner Shaw grew up with a guitar in his hand and a love-hate relationship with the country music dynasty life he was born into. Forever the outsider, battling a past which haunts him and working for a future he’s unsure he even wants. Until sinfully scandalous pop star Cash saunters into his bar, making him crave depraved acts that would scandalize his small little town.
One night of primal need unleashes new passions and pushes unconventional boundaries, opening a world of possibilities.
I go feral for a small town romance, but a small town romance with a list of kinks that would make your mother clutch her pearls? PHEW. Say less.
We’ve got our talented FMC, who likes to be degraded to the extreme, but has never found the man to help her fantasies come to life. And then we have our MMC, a hot as hell bartender, in a small town, who knows exactly what he wants, and he wants her.
It was brilliant. Fast paced, Insta-lust and Insta-chemistry and did I say PRIMAL? Yes. I did.
I also haven’t read a book with fisting in it that I’ve enjoyed… UNTIL NOW.
People who love Mila’s writing are going to absolutely devour this one - but I don’t want to give away all the goodies, so GO AND READ THIS FOR YOURSELF (as soon as it’s out 😉)!
“I want you to feel special, beautiful, and powerful. It’s important to me that you know without a doubt that I want all your pieces, the broken ones, and the beautiful ones.”
4.5⭐️ Gunner’s tips on writing your next hit song; 1) Compose a catchy melody. Make sure you capture all the sounds of her enjoyment. At all times, in all the ways.
2) Use all types of chords. Belts, bottles and ice cubes are all your friends. Explore these in combination to get the best melody.
3) Create a memorable rhythm. Consistency is the key if you want to get to that earth shattering, trembling peak!
Okay but for reals this book was melodic perfection! Mila has created the perfect tune with this combination of story to spice in this small town, lyrical read. I loved the characters. Like love love. Not just that teenage dream love. They were crafted so delicately, but played so deliciously. Daddy Gunner is next level awesome. Like I literally made my husband read chapters to recreate at home. DIY deviant rock god in the making. Cash is so honest and owns her wants, needs and desires. I wanna be her when I grow up. Sequined fuschia suitcase and all! Loved it! Broken Strings is a nice change of pace from Mila’s previous work and I am totes here for more of it! Loved her debut into the rockstar genre.
“Do I want to make love to you? Yes. Would I love to eat your cunt for hours and make you come repeatedly? Yes. But I also want to hunt you like an animal, chase you into the woods back there and f^xk you when you least expect it. Use your body until you're a quivering mess on the forest floor, begging me to stop.”
Blurb:
When international pop sensation Cash Leigh finds herself caught in a scandal, she runs away to small-town Tennessee, hoping no one knows about the leaked video that has her labeled as America’s Jezebel.
She never expected to fall for the tattooed bartender with a filthy mouth who shares her proclivities and tastes.
Gunner Shaw grew up with a guitar in his hand and a love-hate relationship with the country music dynasty life he was born into. Forever the outsider, battling a past which haunts him and working for a future he’s unsure he even wants. Until sinfully scandalous pop star Cash saunters into his bar, making him crave depraved acts that would scandalize his small little town.
One night of primal need unleashes new passions and pushes unconventional boundaries, opening a world of possibilities.
*Broken Strings is a stand-alone*
Thoughts 💭
Cash Leigh is a country super star who has a specific type of kink she desires. She’s tired of everything going on in her and life and needs an outlet. One to many encounters has her searching for a get away. She finds a small town where she can unwind and get back to her routes. That’s when she meets the one and only Gunner Shaw. Was it love at first sight well no but it’s what they both wanted plus more.
“It makes me wonder what a girl has to do to be fucked like a rag doll and humiliated like trash.”
Well.. Well.. Well.. I think I am in love and I don’t care who knows!! This book. I mean this book right here. I’m so speechless about this book!
I loved it! Gunner Shaw is everything I want in a man. He seriously was everything I dreamed of my man being. It’s like Mila Crawford tapped into my brain and just said here you go world, Perfection!!! I mean who doesn’t want to be degraded, chased in some woods and manhandled! The mouth on Gunner is to die for! He had me gasping with shock like asking - Dear God, where are these men at?!!! If you seriously want a good primal man whose FMC loves to be degraded and manhandled and she begs for it this is the book for you. Add a country star and a surprise rock star it is really an awesome read. The plot was amazing but the spice f’en chefs kiss!! 💋💋💋💋
“Don't cry out for God when I’m balls deep inside you. He can’t satisfy a girl like you.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Mila has done it again with her latest novel, a heartwarming small town romance. Gunner, the charismatic owner of a local bar, meets Cash, an international pop star who needs a break from the media scandal caused by her leaked sex tape. Although not as dark as her previous works, the book will still make your heart beat faster with Gunner's captivating dirty talk. As their paths cross, Gunner and Cash both embark on a journey of healing and growth, striving to be the best version of themselves for each other. Witness their love story unfold as they find solace in each other's company and work to overcome their past traumas.
Things to know
CA and neglect by parents of both MMC and FMC Alcohol abuse by a parent. CNC, Cream Pie Clean up, Rimming, Anal Play, Primal Play, Marking, Degradation, Praise, Fisting, Snowballing, Free use, DP, Temperature Play, Impact Play, Breath Play, Spit Play, Biting.
this is a book where you need to read the trigers before you start this. because I'm sure this isn't for everyone.
what a book. holy hell. this sucked me in so hard and made me want more and more.
maybe reading this at work was not the best choise i made.
it's amazing story about two broken souls who find each other and fall in love. even though there wasn't that much story, the spice off this book is hooowt.
I read this book in one sitting. It was a fun and fast story. But do check your triggers and tropes.
I only read the 'Darkly Ever After' series by Mila Crawford and those books are very dark. So this is a completely different story. It's a rockstar romance with a lot of spice.
Cash is a pop legend, but her sex tape has just been leaked. And not just any tape, but a very degrading one. She decides to retreat to a small town for a while.
There she meets bar owner Gunner. And they immediately hit it off very well. The sexual tension is unbearable.
It's a very short story, so everything has to move quite quickly. And even though I don't like reading novellas, this didn't bother me right now.
The only downside (for me) was the type of sex they have. I always thought it was a bit over the top. But of course that is everyone's own preference. For me it was just too degrading or too nasty.
🅡🅐🅣🅘🅝🅖 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🅢🅟🅘🅒🅔 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢 🎸Rockstar 💦Free Use 🎸Comfort/Hurt 💦Degradation/Praise 🎸Small Town 💦Impact Play 🎸Curvy FMC 💦Breath Play 🎸CNC 💦Primal 🎸Celebrity 💦Spitting
Mila does it again! Mila absolutely smashes kink heavy romances that are intertwined with damaged characters who connect on a visceral level. It never ceases to shock me with how well she writes the chemistry between two characters.
Cash and Gunner stole my heart… and my panties. Their love was pure and unconditional and I loved every aspect of their story. The SPICE. Jesus Christ. The mouth on Gunner. I read the book with my mouth wide open and squealing the entire time.
Absolutely phenomenal. I love how Gunner wanted to Cash to love her body and the scene where he has her touching the parts of her body that she was insecure about was so raw and hit me in the chest as someone who has suffered my entire life with not being secure with my body. It was absolutely beautiful.
5 ⭐️ 5🌶️ I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the rest of this series!
Anyone who has read a Mila book knows that she is the queen of the spice. I learned that after reading The Hunt! (If you haven't read that one then do yourself a favor and do it now.) This book is no different. The plot is there and it's great; however, I am here for all the kinks and there are a list of them...
💥 Degradation 💥 Praise 💥 Impact Play 💥 Free Use 💥 Breath Play 💥 Primal 💥 CNC 💥 Comfort Hurt
Now, I am sure you are wondering how Mila could possibly fit those kinks into a sweet rockstar romance. Well it's sweet but in a seriously dirty way. You can't miss out on the plot though.
Gunner is the son of a country music star so he is no stranger to the dark dealings of the music world. They grabbed onto his mom when he was young and he's given up his own career to ensure he's there for her. He's a growly man who is constantly on guard from people who are just getting to know him so they can know his mom. The last thing he expected is to find the perfect woman in his small town bar.
Cash has gotten the rotten end of the stick. She's spent her whole life taking care of her family and becoming everything that everyone else wants. So much so, that she couldn't even fulfill her desires. Then when she did, it caused a scandal that didn't fit in with the good girl image the music industry had carefully constructed for her. Her escape to a small town was her way to figure out what she really wanted for herself. Little did she know...Gunner, the owner of the first bar she walks into, is exactly everything she needs and ends up wanting.
Seriously, I really did enjoy the plot. Mila veered from her typical storyline but you wouldn't even know it. This book feels so natural and perfect. Plus, I've already told you the spice is OUT OF THIS WORLD!.
Check triggers before starting it; however, if you don't have any then this book is a must read!
If you love a good small town romance but like a dark kinky read, this is A B S O L U T E L Y the option for you. MY. GOD! This was a short read that had me obsessed with the characters and all kinds of hot and bothered. • Cash is a singer who’s had hardly any freedom in her career, or life, as she’s molded into the picture of a perfect pop starlet. That is, until her darker desires are brought to into the light all of a sudden, breaking that perfect facade that’s been crafted for her. She takes time away in a small town only to meet the one person who can bring her back to who she really is, Gunner. • Gunner is the son to a well known country music star whose popularity is still present even years after her prime. He has musical talent of his own but is just living the life of a bar owner before cash turns his whole life on its axis by walking into his bar. The instant attraction and connection these characters have from the moment they first meet is explosive and I was obsessed with the growth of their relationship. • Y’all, THE 👏🏻 SPICE 👏🏻! I was sweating with the filthy mouth on this man and the kînks, shew lordt, this couples attraction is off the charts spicy. The balance of praise vs degradation blended so well throughout this book not to mention we get prîmal scenes, sp¡tting, CNC, Brëęding, and so much heat throughout that you’ll need to kick up the air conditioner. • No lie, this book has jumped into my top reads list and I couldn’t help be devour it in one day! If you love instant connections, off the charts spice, a little sweetness intertwined with darker k¡nks and small town romance, you absolutely M U S T check out this book.
Seriously though, is there anything she can’t write?? This book is absolute PERFECTION. Broken Strings is the perfect blend of small town sweet romance mixed with kinky filth. Cashleigh is our curvy FMC, international pop star, who’s struggling with the person she was created to be. The bubblegum, bubbly singer is not who she is at her core and after a sex scandal breaks out, she runs to go find herself, the woman she wants to be. She heads to a small town in Tennessee where she meets our hot, sexy, bar-owner/famous county singer’s son, Gunner Shaw.
Gunner is exactly what Cash needs. He’s confident and sexy but has his own troubled past that involved the media spotlight through his country music star mother. Gunner is exactly what Cash needs and the naughtiness that comes out of his mouth is exactly what she’s looking for. He feels like home.
Although this book is not the typical Mila Crawford, dark romance, this book is DOWN RIGHT DIRTY!!! Holy smokes!! Gunner is the ultimate cinnamon roll with a filthy mouth and some rather *unique* tastes/talents. He’s also got some interesting piercings you will enjoy reading about. The chemistry and the sexual tension between Cash & Gunner had me turning those pages, HOOKED!! Gunner offers Cash the defamation she craves & the fantasies she thought would never be fulfilled! Absolute PERFECTION!! 5 melodic stars!!
Popstar Cash just was at the wrong place wrong time. When the paps caught her in a private moment with a hooker (off page) she has different tastes she's not vanilla she more chocolate with sprinkles 😈 and needs a break from the music industry its sucking the life out of her she wants to be her. So she takes a break and comes to a small town and meets Gunner, a bartender who's already smitten with her when she sings at his bar. The tension and banter between the two was cute at first he thought she was there for his famous mother. But he was wrong and just loved being around her. The spice was delicious like always. I loved that he gave her what she's been wanting. Listened to her problems and just be there for her.
Even when his mom came into the picture, she didn't judge him or her she respected him and helped his mother even when she was rude to her. We got a sneak of the next couple.
No ow/om drama, no cheating, tiny drama, slight secondary character, Sexy times, no virgins (both talked about their past relationship)
Recommend-yes Cover-⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Heat level-🌶🌶🌶.5
Prologue Instalove Age gap 25h/30H CNC Cream Pie Clean up Rimming Anal Play/sex Primal Play Branding Neglectful parents (both charas) Abuse alcohol Degradation Praise Fistng Snowballing Free use DP Temperature Play Impact Play Breath Play Spit Play Hea Epilogue
If you've read Mila Crawford's other books, you know what to accept. If you haven't, there's some trigger & content warnings, and be prepared for a lot of explicit spice in this novella!
That said, unlike some of Mila's darker books, the love story was so sweet and authentic. I was obsessed with it! Gunner falls hard & fast for Cash, and vice versa.
TW/CW: Alcohol abuse by parent, neglect by parent
Spoiler free summary: International popstar Cash Leigh runs away to a small town after a major sex scandal and meets a sexy as sin bartender whose willing to satisfy all of her fantasies. To her surprise, Gunner was born into a music dynasty himself. They bond over their sexual desires and traumatic lives.
Themes/Tropes: -Novella -Famous Popstar FMC -Music Industry
Notable scenes/lines: -For their first date, he picks her up super early to watch the sunrise. C: This is stunning. G: The most spectacular view I've ever seen. {his eyes are on her} -"She needs to understand that she's the most beautiful speck in the universe, and her light illuminates it all. I need her to love every single piece of herself before letting me ruin her in merciless ways." -The vodka bottle scene *hides face* -This line: "I love you so much that the thought of being without you makes me feel like the world is about to end."
The thing about Mila Crawford’s stories is that she gets right down to it. In “Broken Strings,” Cash (FMC) is a pop sensation but has spent so much of her life financially supporting her family and being in the public eye. She pays male escorts to meet her schmexual needs, but they are often unsuccessful — she has specific desires. A video leaks out, which causes a scandal. Cash is burned out and needs to get away to re-think her contract and her future. She heads to a random small town, not wanting to draw any attention to who she is, where Cash meets what she believes is just an ordinary bar owner, Gunner (MMC).
Gunner has his own story and is hesitant to start anything with Cash, but they have a strong schmexual connection and share similar proclivities that Gunner does not judge one bit. One of them being her schmape fantasy.
“Broken Strings” is a short read, but it went fast. I loved how non-judgmental Gunner was and how he listened to Cash’s needs. Cash and Gunner heated the pages to the sweet end.
I received a copy of this book for free and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Broken Strings ARC Review by @milacrawfordbooks First off please read the triggers!! This one is not as dark as some of her books, but it has some very strong triggers in it.
Now on to the book. First of all, I absolutely loved the story! Cash broke my heart at the beginning of this book I felt sorry for her losing herself to the music industry. Then comes along Gunner and she thinks he is just another arrogant bartender. Boy oh boy does he prove her wrong. I fall in love with the story that is Cash and Gunner like I gushed at times, then Gunner comes along, and yells hold my beer let me turn things up. Turns things up is what Mr. Shaw did then flip them end over end. This man maybe my new favorite book boyfriend! Then to add on to all the turmoil Cash has we meet Gunner's mother. She made understanding Cash so much more relatable and in a way, I thought it brought Cash and Gunner closer together.
All in all, this is not your typical Mila Crawford book. That being said it as good if in my own opinion possibly better. I can't tell you enough times to go and buy this book!
Cash was lost and needed a break from all of the music industry leeches and what she found was Gunner. As per usual, @milacrawfordbooks conjures up a man that we’re all thirsty for. Gunner is equal parts caring gentleman AND devious sex god. He cherished everything about Cash Leigh and fulfilled all of her desires. The spice was spicy and the ending was absolute perfection. 🖤
This is book one in the Rhythm and Tempo series with book two, Rudimentary Distinction, releasing on February 12th. Right in time for Valentine’s Day shenanigans.
Let me start by just saying that Gunner has an absolutely filthy mouth! And, I loved every second of it!!! Gunner grew up knowing the darkness that can follow a person in the music industry because of his mother. He's growly and closed off to people. But...when Cash walks into his bar...he knows that she's different. Cash, having always had to put other people's interests and desires ahead of her own, gets caught in a scandal. She runs off to a small town to help her find what she wants out of life. Never in a million years did she think that she would meet a man like Gunner. These two are absolutely soulmates!! Definitely check the trigger warnings...they include: CNC, primal, breath play, impact play, praise, degradation, free use, comfort hurt. If you're familiar with Mila's dark romance books, then you should definitely read this one!! It's not her normal dark romance but, it's still Mila Crawford spicy!!!
Let me start by just saying that Gunner has an absolutely filthy mouth! And, I loved every second of it!!! Gunner grew up knowing the darkness that can follow a person in the music industry because of his mother. He's growly and closed off to people. But...when Cash walks into his bar...he knows that she's different. Cash, having always had to put other people's interests and desires ahead of her own, gets caught in a scandal. She runs off to a small town to help her find what she wants out of life. Never in a million years did she think that she would meet a man like Gunner. These two are absolutely soulmates!! Definitely check the trigger warnings...they include: CNC, primal, breath play, impact play, praise, degradation, free use, comfort hurt. If you're familiar with Mila's dark romance books, then you should definitely read this one!! It's not her normal dark romance but, it's still Mila Crawford spicy!!!
Oh lord! Gunner and his dirty mouth, I loved it! Cash was pretty hot herself. With Gunner she had confidence and knew what she liked and had no problem letting him know. The one thing they both had in common were the scars they carried from their past. Cash allowed everyone else to decide what was best for her, she was just a pawn for so many people. But when she was with Gunner everything was perfect, they were perfect. He pushed her and gave her exactly what she wanted. He saw and accepted her for who she was and didn’t want to change her. Gunner carried the scars from how his mother treated him, and had very few good memories of her. He said Cash saved him from the moment he saw her, but I think they saved each other. This book was beyond hot! It was freaking spicy, filthy!! But it also had some darn good swoon worthy moments from Gunner!
Being use to dark romance coming from Mila, which is always chef’s kiss when it comes to her! Broken Strings, though, it is on the little sign. Is there primal play, degrading, daddy dom energy, and a whole lot of possession? Now would it really be a Mila Crawford book if it didn’t have a little bit of dark mix up in all that light? We all know the answer!
Cash and Gunner are the perfect couple. Founding each other when both really needing someone to lean on. I love the way both bring out the best in each other. Even more, I love how Gunner doesn’t shame her for what she likes in bed. It’s probably good she found her way to his little small town. Into his dive of a bar that, because nothing was the same!
If you a curvy girl with a few kinks getting her happily ever after, then Broken Strings is a book for you!
Wow, I absolutely loved this story. First and foremost please check the TW’s, though this book isn’t dark like Mila’s other books, it does have some scenes which could be triggering to some. That said, I love Cash, all her fantasies and desires were everything! She’s a country music star who likes sex rough and has a bit of a scandalous tape that was leaked. She is also tired of her label pushing her to be someone she isn’t. So she heads to a small town in Nashville and meets Gunner. He’s got his secrets of his own that you’ll find out, but he fulfills Cash’s fantasies and then some. But he’s so caring and never pushes her beyond what she can’t handle. These two are perfect for each other. I especially loved the 2 epilogues. Full of spice, kînks, trauma, healing, secrets, music, trust and so much more. Can’t wait to read what Mila has next!!
Fast paced dirty and depraved broken individuals coming together for a HEA. (Check those TWs if you need them.)
This book is a quick dirty read full of emotions spanning from mommy issues to wanting to explore a wild and uninhibited part of yourself.
Cash and Gunner are two individuals who have been in similar situations due to the music industry so they fully connected on another level there. These two actually find that they both crave dirty degrading uninhibited sexual situations. So yes expect a lot of dirty spicy moments in this book. You get the insta love connection with all the dirty steamy moments mixed in with HEA.
If you want a fast paced dirty little kinky read with some emotional moments mixed in along the way then definitely grab this one it has it all!
Don’t let the Smalltown Romance thing fool you. It’s STILL a Mila Crawford book. While it’s not dark, it IS exTREMELY spicy!! Mila CRAWFORD spicy! Gunner is such a cinnamon roll but that MOUTH. S¡nful!! 🥵🥵 He was caring. He was rough. He was restrained. He was a beast. Cash was sick of being who other people wanted her to be and started accepting and living out who she was. She was humiliated. She was Understood. She was scared. She was accepted. They found love and it was a spicy road for sure. Heartwarming chapters and others that burned hotter than a house fire!! 5 MASSIVE stars! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and an extra because it deserves it ⭐️!!! BTW…..He’s spoken for! 😈😈🤣🤣
Mila u gave me a new book boyfriend of urs to love!
🍑Small town 🍑Degradation 🍑Primal 🍑Dominant 🍑Plus size MFC 🍑Popstar
This book will have u clutching your pearls!
Gunner is seriously oh so yummie!! I couldn't stop reading! I love how there was just as much Mila spice in all her other books with the right amount of story that needed to be told.
I honestly can't say much more without giving spoilers but if u love any Mila Crawford books def look into reading this one. U will LOVE the dirty talker that is Gunner.
U will feel so many feelings for this story as it goes on. And several more take a look at the TW and CW list
Cash has had enough of her managers and record company controlling her music and her life. so she leaves and finds herself at a bar in a small town.
Gunner owns the bar in town and deals with everyone else's problems. but when a mystery woman shows up and starts to sing during open mic night, he falls fast and hard.
this was so different from what I typically read from Mila but I loved every minute of it. It was a quick smutty filthy read. Just because it's set in a small town, doesn't me it cant be filthy. I loved how Gunner was willing to give Cash everything she wanted, in a out of the bed room!!!
This lady pulled out all the stops with this first book in a brand new series! Cash is completely burnt out by the music business. Shoved into a pop princess box, she cannot take it anymore. Sure she has money and success but its hollow, smoke and mirrors. She has lost herself, lost the spark and connection to her music. So she walks away, picking a small town to get lost in. Little did she know that she would meet the man of her dreams. Not only is Gunner hot but he has the same desires and fantasies she does. These two are so explosive, I couldn't pull myself away from their story for a minute! No one brings the volcanic heat like MC!
Broken Strings is a quick, steamy, rockstar standalone in the Rhythm and Tempo series.
Cash was the "perfect" pop star princess, who had fallen from grace. When a scandalous video of her surfaces, of her doing, not so innocent acts, she takes a hiatus and passes through a small town. Gunner is a rough around the edges type bartender. What she realizes is that he fulfills every need she craves.
Ugggh!!! This was sooo good!! It's very quick paced, very spicy...I mean, damn, it's mouthwatering delicious. Not only that, they compliment and understand each other. I wish it was longer, but definitely satisfying. Need a quick read? I HIGHLY recommend this book!!
As a dark romance reader its always refreshing to read a book on the sweeter side. Now that being said, this book has a list of kinks a mile long and I'm totally here for it! Mila has once again done an amazing job of making me fall head over heals for her characters. In this book you end up meeting two characters that have had some serious hardships in life and getting to read about them not only healing themselves, but falling in love with each other melted my heart. I absolutely loved this book and I could keep reading about Cash and Gunner forever.
I’m always drawn to a small town romance and Mila did what she does best and delivered not only a small town romance but one full of spice.
Like true Mila Crawford fashion it’s full of kinks. She’s literally the queen at this point. I’m not going to lie this one was cute. Gunner’s mouth….will make you blush and Cash I loved her.
Mila can write anything. Her books although I haven’t read many but going to change that always keep me captivated. Not only does she bring the spice but she brings a great story to go along with it.
Mila is amazing at writing filthy filthy smut & while this is nothing like her darker stuff, she didn’t hold back with the spice 🥵🥵
I loved the story of a pop star needing a break meeting a bar owner that could make her forget everything else. These two were instaeverythingggggg. And I loved seeing them give each other the things they craved.
This is one of the spiciest books I have ever read! The plot? couldn't tell you I was too focused on the dialogue became holy wow! Cash is a country girl who wanted to sing country music but became a sellout when she moved to NYC and became a pop sensation, when she gets into a scandal she takes a vacation where she meets Gunner, the bartender and son of a famous country music star. Things get so hot and heavy they can't resist each other. Along the way they find exactly what the other needs. This is a quick and HOT read. Prefect to pull you out of a reading slump.