My Melody
By
T.J. West
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Model: Craig Gierish
People think I'm a ladies man. On the outside I look like your
typical stud who is only out for sex, but there is more to me than just my
rocker persona. Don't get me wrong, I love to entertain the ladies with a grin
to melt their panties, a body made for sin and fingers that can play a woman's
body like they play my bass guitar, but there's more to me than what meets the
eye. I come from a good, tight knit family who instilled in me to always go
after what I wanted....
And I wanted her...
I had a heart full of love to give to one woman, there was just
one problem, finding the woman who wanted it...
Until her...she was older, wiser, showed me things I had no clue
about. Our relationship was supposed to be fun, until she took it one step too
far and I realized I was way in over my head.
I
wanted more....
This is my first book by T.J. West and the first one I read
in the Downtown series. I like a good
rocker hero and Wayne Priest is a fun, hot, rocker hero. I like him.
I don’t feel that reading this book before any other in the series left
me guessing at all.
Wayne Priest is the sexy base guitar player in Jinx a new,
up and coming rock band. They are at the
point in their career where they are the opening act for well-established
bands. Wayne knows how to play the
crowd, especially the women. He is
living happily, playing music that he loves with a different groupie after
every show and then moves on to the next show.
He loves his life as it is until he runs into Melody.
Melody stops by and picks up Wayne for a one night quickie
but they both want more. The problem is Melody
has a lot of baggage. She is afraid to
love because she fears loss. She believes
she has lost enough for one person.
Wayne, however, touches something in Melody that lights a fire that
sparks between both of them.
What I like:
The plot is well thought out and developed. The story moves at a fast pace and keeps the
reader’s interest. I love the dialogue especially
anything with Wayne. I like the comradery
with his band members. They are tight
and have a strong bond not only professionally but personally. The whole dynamic among the band pulls the
reader into the story. They are
sometimes confidants, sometimes funny and always brotherly. More than your everyday friendship. I like how this whole dynamic among the band
members and support team plays out.
The couple twists in the story are unexpected. They came at perfect
points in the story and the twists aren’t predictable. It gives the reader a realistic look at the
life of a rocker on the road. I don’t
feel comfortable going into these twists any more as they need to be
experienced as they play out in the book.
What I didn’t like:
It isn’t that I didn’t like it Melody throughout the whole
story but she is one of those needy heroines.
I just couldn’t relate to her in parts of the story. I understand her history and it touches my
heart but I don’t feel her pain enough to get some of her actions. Melody’s development is a little loose in my
opinion. This could very well be due to
the fact that I didn’t read the first two books but I’m not sure that is it. I don’t hate the character and there are sections
of the book that I completely sympathize with her I just want her root for her
and Wayne from beginning to end—I didn’t for a time in the middle.
In summary this is a good book. It is good enough that I will definitely read
more by T.J. West. If you are a fan of
rocker romance, or just romance in general, you will enjoy this story. I recommend it. You won’t be wasting your time.
My criteria:
Writing: 9/10
Hero: 9/10
Heroine: 7/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 8/10
4 STAMPS
I'm a stay at home Mom of two teenagers. I became a self published author in 2014 after being inspired by many self indie authors. I have enjoyed writing for a long time, but never thought my imagination would carry me to this point in my life. After many years of losing my passion, and from enjoying raising my children I am finally at a place where I can reach for my dreams. Whether I become a best seller or not, I am loving the journey I am on and will continue to write as long as my readers are willing to read my stories.
Other interests: Watching many many TV shows (yes I am addicted), movies, hiking, going to the beach, spending time with the family, road trips, cocktail nights with friends and being interactive with my fans, friends and family on Facebook.
Twitter: @AuthorTJWest
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