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A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…
Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like w ...more
Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like w ...more
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1.5 stars. DNF @60 %. Full review posted August 8, 2014
Me before reading Rock Addiction:
Woot! I'm beyond stoked that I'll be reading an ARC!
Me after reading Rock Addiction:
I wish I had never read it.
I told a friend I will stay nice and calm. Even though I'm so incredibly peeved I will try and give my best not to make use of too many filthy words. I can do it and I will. *deep breath* So, let's get down to business, shall we?
A twenty-four-year-old innocent, uptight, (view spoiler) ...more
Me before reading Rock Addiction:
Woot! I'm beyond stoked that I'll be reading an ARC!
Me after reading Rock Addiction:
I wish I had never read it.
I told a friend I will stay nice and calm. Even though I'm so incredibly peeved I will try and give my best not to make use of too many filthy words. I can do it and I will. *deep breath* So, let's get down to business, shall we?
A twenty-four-year-old innocent, uptight, (view spoiler) ...more
4 "Rock n' Roll" Stars–with a HELPFUL WARNING
I'll start off this review with a HELPFUL WARNING for those of you who are familiar with Nalini Singh's work.
This book is very different from this author's Paranormal and Urban Fantasy books! Very different! She's writing in a completely different genre and it needs to be read as such. Also, the characters are of Contemporary Romance age; however, the book reads and feels like a New Adult novel. I cannot stress that enough! If you are not a fan ...more
I'll start off this review with a HELPFUL WARNING for those of you who are familiar with Nalini Singh's work.
This book is very different from this author's Paranormal and Urban Fantasy books! Very different! She's writing in a completely different genre and it needs to be read as such. Also, the characters are of Contemporary Romance age; however, the book reads and feels like a New Adult novel. I cannot stress that enough! If you are not a fan ...more
For a rock star romance, 'Rock Addiction' was surprisingly sweet. Sure, there were some groupies in the background trying to come between these two. There were some tense encounters with the paparazzi. However, the relationship between Molly and Fox was heartwarming and relatively low-drama.
Molly Webster is a librarian, whose life has been haunted by the actions of her father. A high-profile politician, his affair with an underage girl was a huge scandal. Molly spent her teenage years being the ...more
Molly Webster is a librarian, whose life has been haunted by the actions of her father. A high-profile politician, his affair with an underage girl was a huge scandal. Molly spent her teenage years being the ...more
Dear new-adult authors....
Ever heard that less is more?
New-adult romances aren't really my thing. But when it has Nalini Singh's name attached to it, what’s a girl to do; I had to read it. I had expected a much higher standard though from this author than the usual run-of-the-mill new-adult romances.
From.the.first.line.
Her smile smashed into him with stunning force.
He just saw her...hasn't met her yet...and he's gone all wobbly at the knees. What a man.
DNF at 75%.
Nope. This contains all the ...more
4-4.5 Addicting Stars
Update 9/11/14 - Some Reading Advice: This reads like an NA with no typical Nalini Singh paranormal elements and lots of naked time. If you know that prior you might enjoy it more...or know to skip it if that's not what you are in the mood for...
Back to the review...
This book is the first non-paranormal book I have ever read from Nalini Singh. I have read her entire Psy-Changeling Series as well as her entire Guild Hunter Series and both were awesome.
I knew from reading the ...more
Update 9/11/14 - Some Reading Advice: This reads like an NA with no typical Nalini Singh paranormal elements and lots of naked time. If you know that prior you might enjoy it more...or know to skip it if that's not what you are in the mood for...
Back to the review...
This book is the first non-paranormal book I have ever read from Nalini Singh. I have read her entire Psy-Changeling Series as well as her entire Guild Hunter Series and both were awesome.
I knew from reading the ...more
Nalini Singh is one of my favorite PNR authors, but can she work that same awesomeness and WOW me with a bad boy rock star? I'm about to find out...
Review now posted....
As a longtime fan of Nalini Singh's work, I began reading Rock Addiction with the understanding that it isn't a Paranormal or SciFi story, rather, it's an edgy, sexy, NA/CR tale. But I have to admit, while I was fully expecting something different from the Guild Hunters and Psy-Changlings type stories, I was hoping she'd bring th ...more
"You know when you get the whisper of a melody in your head, or the murmur of a song? And you have the gut feeling that if you could just hear the rest of it, just capture the music" - the need an ache as frustrating as it was piercing - "you'd have something fucking amazing?"
Noah nodded.
"Yeah, well, that's what it feels like with Molly." The most compelling whisper of his life. "I'm not about to walk away from that."
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3.5 STARS
First off, this is a New ...more
Oct 20, 2014
Heather K (dentist in my spare time)
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did not like it
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review of another edition
DNF at 40%.
This was bad, y'all.
Why oh why do authors think that just because something is "new adult" that they can't use any originality or brains? Is it something about the words "new adult," because I can assure you that there is no power there. New adult readers deserve something better than this.
I honestly couldn't keep going, reading this cheesy insta-love dialogue, hearing about organismic librarian virgins and a damaged rock-star, experienced man. Why recycle this plot that I've read t ...more
This was bad, y'all.
Why oh why do authors think that just because something is "new adult" that they can't use any originality or brains? Is it something about the words "new adult," because I can assure you that there is no power there. New adult readers deserve something better than this.
I honestly couldn't keep going, reading this cheesy insta-love dialogue, hearing about organismic librarian virgins and a damaged rock-star, experienced man. Why recycle this plot that I've read t ...more
This is one of those books that you have to give a free pass to the beginning and enjoy the rest of it. It's definitely New Adult too, so don't even try it if you don't want lots of sex and feelings. But, in the end, it was a sweet book that made me smile a lot. Nalini Singh knows how to write beautiful. She just brings out the feels with her words:
"I want to take you out to dinner. I want to walk with you down the street. I want to pretend not to be bored while you shop. I want to kiss you b ...more
"I want to take you out to dinner. I want to walk with you down the street. I want to pretend not to be bored while you shop. I want to kiss you b ...more
I don't know if it's just me but I heard this on audio book and while the voice actress was decent I can't really get into the steamy parts without almost giggling at how she does the male voices lol The plot isn't really all that original: Rock star falls for the shy, private girl who has many insecurities. I like Fox's determination even if it is a bit insta-love. Molly was annoying at times, especially in the beginning but she eventually starts to find her footing in his world. They argued to
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Pour me a double, barkeep.
Let me begin by apologizing to Jilly for failing her. I also feel I should address all of the Nalini Singh fangirls waiting to pounce. Please note I’ve never read this author before so I have nothing to compare this book to and feel zero responsibility of sugarcoating anything about my reaction to this story.
So let’s talk about said story. Molly is a librarian who wants to run her freak flag up rock star ...more
Pour me a double, barkeep.
Let me begin by apologizing to Jilly for failing her. I also feel I should address all of the Nalini Singh fangirls waiting to pounce. Please note I’ve never read this author before so I have nothing to compare this book to and feel zero responsibility of sugarcoating anything about my reaction to this story.
So let’s talk about said story. Molly is a librarian who wants to run her freak flag up rock star ...more
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A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…
Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media’s harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.
A ...more
Jul 29, 2014
Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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(ARC provided by author)
3.5 - 4 ★'s
Fox is the lead singer of the band, Schoolboy Choir, who's spending a month in New Zealand when he runs into Molly at a party. Smitten from the beginning, Fox has to carefully plan his moves if he has any hope of winning Molly over.
Anyone that reads PNR/UF, most likely has read a book by Nalini Singh. I've read them all and I love her writing, so I wasn't apprehensive at all when I heard she wrote a CR book.
That being said, I think she did a good job overall. ...more
3.5 - 4 ★'s
Fox is the lead singer of the band, Schoolboy Choir, who's spending a month in New Zealand when he runs into Molly at a party. Smitten from the beginning, Fox has to carefully plan his moves if he has any hope of winning Molly over.
Anyone that reads PNR/UF, most likely has read a book by Nalini Singh. I've read them all and I love her writing, so I wasn't apprehensive at all when I heard she wrote a CR book.
That being said, I think she did a good job overall. ...more
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3.5 Stars
“Here is to rock stars with voices like sex and bodies like heaven.”
Sex, love, and rock and roll. You get the whole shebang and this book! This is my first book by Nalini Singh, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Overall I liked the story, I just didn’t love it.
In other reviews I read prior to starting Rock Addictions people complained about insta-love and tons of sex. While insta-love can be a deal breaker for most, I can typically over lo ...more
3.5 Stars
“Here is to rock stars with voices like sex and bodies like heaven.”
Sex, love, and rock and roll. You get the whole shebang and this book! This is my first book by Nalini Singh, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Overall I liked the story, I just didn’t love it.
In other reviews I read prior to starting Rock Addictions people complained about insta-love and tons of sex. While insta-love can be a deal breaker for most, I can typically over lo ...more
Sep 30, 2016
Gio Listmaker
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Hot Romance No Drama
“You know when you get the whisper of a melody in your head, or the murmur of a song? And you have the gut feeling that if you could just hear the rest of it, just capture the music”—the need an ache as frustrating as it was piercing—“you’d have something fucking amazing?” Noah nodded. “Yeah well, that’s what it feels like with Molly.” The most compelling whisper of his life. “I’m not about to walk away from that.”
LOW LOW ANGST
Insta-Attraction
Hot Hot Hot Steeeeeeammy
Emotionally Intelligent Conv ...more
3 stars!
Hmm, I started reading this awhile back and then stopped. Picked it up and then stopped again. After seeing so many negative reviews from some of my trusted friends on GR, I debated whether to just DNF the whole thing. Well, let me just say, I'm glad I didn't because I felt that it was still an okay read despite my issues with it.
Rock Addiction is just like any other run-of-the-mill rock star book with a hot, tattooed hero who also happens to be a manho and a 24-year old virginal librari ...more
Hmm, I started reading this awhile back and then stopped. Picked it up and then stopped again. After seeing so many negative reviews from some of my trusted friends on GR, I debated whether to just DNF the whole thing. Well, let me just say, I'm glad I didn't because I felt that it was still an okay read despite my issues with it.
Rock Addiction is just like any other run-of-the-mill rock star book with a hot, tattooed hero who also happens to be a manho and a 24-year old virginal librari ...more
This book had so many good things in it that I love, but the one thing that really topped everything was the fact that Fox took one look at Molly and he was done. Not once did he waiver through out the book. I love that in a hero!
Molly had some fear of being seen with Fox in the beginning due to the fact that her politician father was caught in a scandal when she was young. That thrust her life into the media in the worst possible way and she is still scarred by it. The last thing she wanted to ...more
Molly had some fear of being seen with Fox in the beginning due to the fact that her politician father was caught in a scandal when she was young. That thrust her life into the media in the worst possible way and she is still scarred by it. The last thing she wanted to ...more
Rock Addictions has all the ingredients that I thought would make a great, sexy ROCK STAR read. I believed this book would really suit me but, I'm sad to say, this wasn't the case. There were elements of it that I liked but unfortunately I didn't connect with the characters and so the story lost my attention and I found myself skimming.
I think my main problem was that I didn't feel any build of the characters, or their history, before they dived into each other. As I result, I found myself not ...more
1.5 VERY DISAPPOINTING STARS
Actually, 'disappointed' doesn't even come close to what I'm feeling after finishing this.
When I heard about this book I was beyond stoked to get my hands on it because I'm a huge fan of her paranormal books. And, Nalini Singh going New Adult? I just had to try it out. I was lucky enough to get an early ARC but that also means that I went into this book blind. All I had was a synopsis and my love of Singh's writing. Now I'm wishing I had waited until the official rel ...more
Actually, 'disappointed' doesn't even come close to what I'm feeling after finishing this.
When I heard about this book I was beyond stoked to get my hands on it because I'm a huge fan of her paranormal books. And, Nalini Singh going New Adult? I just had to try it out. I was lucky enough to get an early ARC but that also means that I went into this book blind. All I had was a synopsis and my love of Singh's writing. Now I'm wishing I had waited until the official rel ...more
4 stars – Contemporary/New Adult/Rock Star Romance
I really struggled with this initially, mainly because I was uber annoyed with the heroine, but I ended up enjoying it. There’s lots of clichés and manufactured melodrama, but I liked that the H/h communicated about their pasts, insecurities, vulnerabilities, and issues, in between all their explosive sexcapades, that is, which there’s a ton (too much) of.
I loved the secondary characters, friendships, and the relationship between the band member ...more
I really struggled with this initially, mainly because I was uber annoyed with the heroine, but I ended up enjoying it. There’s lots of clichés and manufactured melodrama, but I liked that the H/h communicated about their pasts, insecurities, vulnerabilities, and issues, in between all their explosive sexcapades, that is, which there’s a ton (too much) of.
I loved the secondary characters, friendships, and the relationship between the band member ...more
2,5-3 Cheesy As Hell Stars
This book was nothing like the ones that Nalini Singh has spoiled us with. It was the worst book I've read by the author and in the first 30% I kept thinking it would be a DNF. But I stuck with it and it did improve considerably after a point. It still had moments of utter cheesiness but it didn't suck. If the beginning was better I would probably up my rating a star.
A rant about the beginning... WITH PLENTY OF UNMARKED SPOILERS!!
p.1
This book was nothing like the ones that Nalini Singh has spoiled us with. It was the worst book I've read by the author and in the first 30% I kept thinking it would be a DNF. But I stuck with it and it did improve considerably after a point. It still had moments of utter cheesiness but it didn't suck. If the beginning was better I would probably up my rating a star.
A rant about the beginning... WITH PLENTY OF UNMARKED SPOILERS!!
p.1
No way was he leaving thi...more
Aug 24, 2014
Penelope ✘ that awkward girl that doesn't go here ✘
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
FOUR STARS!
After having crammed my puny brain silly with nonsensical things that didn't make sense but still needed to know in order to do well in an entrance exam, I was in dire need of a fun and sexy romance that would relax my neurotic neurons. And I'm so absolutely glad that I decided on Nalini Singh's Rock Kiss series to accomplish just that!
Rock Kiss starts off with a little insta-lust and a whole lot of banging. And whilst that might not work for a lot of you, I have to say, I wasn't even ...more
After having crammed my puny brain silly with nonsensical things that didn't make sense but still needed to know in order to do well in an entrance exam, I was in dire need of a fun and sexy romance that would relax my neurotic neurons. And I'm so absolutely glad that I decided on Nalini Singh's Rock Kiss series to accomplish just that!
Rock Kiss starts off with a little insta-lust and a whole lot of banging. And whilst that might not work for a lot of you, I have to say, I wasn't even ...more
2-I-am-so-dissapointed-stars
What happens when you do not listen to your girlfriends when they tell you not to start Nalini Singh journey with Rock Addiction?
They end up with premission to spank you for being stubborn idiot.
Why this book is not for me?
- Instant love/lust. There are few authors that can pull it off and make me live and breathe every page I read, but, unfortunately, Molly and Fox managed only to annoy me.
- "Shattering of their mental walls". On every second page something falls ...more
What happens when you do not listen to your girlfriends when they tell you not to start Nalini Singh journey with Rock Addiction?
They end up with premission to spank you for being stubborn idiot.
Why this book is not for me?
- Instant love/lust. There are few authors that can pull it off and make me live and breathe every page I read, but, unfortunately, Molly and Fox managed only to annoy me.
- "Shattering of their mental walls". On every second page something falls ...more
You know what's sexy? An Alpha that is comfortable in his own skin, regardless.
This guy? Not so much. A cinnamon latte made his wiener shrivel.
Seriously, that cream in that there latte, it's like you'll be a eunuch before you know it. Ok, I might be obsessive, but that got on my nerves. And I mean he did stuff like this several times. Not just once. It's ok to be all mine, mine, mine and alpha, but, dude, you're only as hot as your comfort level with yourself. Know what I'm saying? Made me thi ...more
This guy? Not so much. A cinnamon latte made his wiener shrivel.
Seriously, that cream in that there latte, it's like you'll be a eunuch before you know it. Ok, I might be obsessive, but that got on my nerves. And I mean he did stuff like this several times. Not just once. It's ok to be all mine, mine, mine and alpha, but, dude, you're only as hot as your comfort level with yourself. Know what I'm saying? Made me thi ...more
2.5 Not The Nalini I Adore Stars
Well... Nalini Singh moved (thankfully not permanently) from writing amazing, thrilling, emotional fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal romances to celebrity contemporary romances. As a (mainly) fantasy lover, I was not thrilled to read about what ifs, what nots, hesitations and regrets. Even the sex scenes, which Mrs. Singh is famous for, lacked her usual sensuality.
I know it might be just me, so please don't let my personal issues stop you. Take a peek and decide.
For me, I ...more
Well... Nalini Singh moved (thankfully not permanently) from writing amazing, thrilling, emotional fantasy/sci-fi/paranormal romances to celebrity contemporary romances. As a (mainly) fantasy lover, I was not thrilled to read about what ifs, what nots, hesitations and regrets. Even the sex scenes, which Mrs. Singh is famous for, lacked her usual sensuality.
I know it might be just me, so please don't let my personal issues stop you. Take a peek and decide.
For me, I ...more
Currently Free (10/28/2016)
A sultry rock and roll fairy tale that will leave scorch marks on your eReader.
A note for Nalini fans. Before talking specifics about this book, I would like to comment that this is a huge genre change for her. I’ve read her Psy-Changeling books and have loved them all. They’re very plot driven with a wonderful lyrical prose that wraps up a beautiful romance. That is not to say this isn’t the case here, Nalini knows how to writes a delicious swoon worthy rock star! ...more
I loved this book and will definitely be reading it again. I'm 100% happy to recommend this.
Cliffhanger: (view spoiler)
HEA: (view spoiler)
Cheating: (view spoiler)
Rape: (view spoiler)
Violence: (view spoiler)
POV: alternating 3rd person
Sensuality level (1 being kissing only and 5 being Penthouse Letters graphic:: 2
Grammar errors/typo level (1 being what you'd see in any book, 5 being this re ...more
Cliffhanger: (view spoiler)
HEA: (view spoiler)
Cheating: (view spoiler)
Rape: (view spoiler)
Violence: (view spoiler)
POV: alternating 3rd person
Sensuality level (1 being kissing only and 5 being Penthouse Letters graphic:: 2
Grammar errors/typo level (1 being what you'd see in any book, 5 being this re ...more
DNF at 30%
It pains me to DNF a Nalini Singh's book, since I consider her one of the reigning Queens when it comes to the paranormal romance/urban fantasy genre. When I found out that she wrote a contemporary rock star book, I was expecting some of the elements from her PNR/UF genre to transcend to it. Strong feisty heroine who knows how to kick ass. Bad-ass sexy determined hero. Alluring sizzling relationship...
... alas, what I found here for the first 30% was a case of "too much sex not enough ...more
It pains me to DNF a Nalini Singh's book, since I consider her one of the reigning Queens when it comes to the paranormal romance/urban fantasy genre. When I found out that she wrote a contemporary rock star book, I was expecting some of the elements from her PNR/UF genre to transcend to it. Strong feisty heroine who knows how to kick ass. Bad-ass sexy determined hero. Alluring sizzling relationship...
... alas, what I found here for the first 30% was a case of "too much sex not enough ...more
DNF at 21%
Full "review" to come..
But this is basically what I think about this crap:
[image error]And what's with the stereotyped idea that all librarians are virgins?
And that they're waiting for their own special jackass to come and start bossing them around?
If this had been written in the eighties, it would have been somewhat... understandable... but this was written last _bloody _year!
The guy is an ass!
A sexist ass! I don't care if he's sexy!
Yes, I am sure he has hidden depths and that h ...more
Oh boy, I don't know what to say - except, the NS world as I knew it has come to an end...
This story could have worked if it was a paranormal romance, but it failed big time as a contemporary. I'm afraid Ms. Singh was unable to shake her PNR muse off her mind when she was writing this book. Oh well, she's still one of my favorite authors, despite this misstep...
Note: I received this eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. That had no influence on my review/rating. ...more
This story could have worked if it was a paranormal romance, but it failed big time as a contemporary. I'm afraid Ms. Singh was unable to shake her PNR muse off her mind when she was writing this book. Oh well, she's still one of my favorite authors, despite this misstep...
Note: I received this eARC from the publisher via NetGalley. That had no influence on my review/rating. ...more
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