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calliek927's review against another edition
4.0
Book 2 of this series was a little dark, but not in the traditional sense. The FMC has a traumatic experience in the past that haunts her to this day. And she keeps her social media profile faceless, even as she gains 1 million followers. She's an artist, a photographer, and a song lyric writer.
Following the advice of her agent, she begins to lose her desire to remain anonymous and agrees to meet face-to-face with a band and help them write while going on tour with them. What she didn't expect was to see Parker again... and they have a past...
I enjoyed the writing, the character building, and the appearance of some characters we've met before. (I'm assuming Ray's book is next?) This one was definitely more suspenseful than book one, and had me worried several times, although I wish Parker would have been more understandable when dealing with Nova's traumatic past)
3.75 rounded up, and 3.5 on the steam.
Following the advice of her agent, she begins to lose her desire to remain anonymous and agrees to meet face-to-face with a band and help them write while going on tour with them. What she didn't expect was to see Parker again... and they have a past...
I enjoyed the writing, the character building, and the appearance of some characters we've met before. (I'm assuming Ray's book is next?) This one was definitely more suspenseful than book one, and had me worried several times, although I wish Parker would have been more understandable when dealing with Nova's traumatic past)
3.75 rounded up, and 3.5 on the steam.
suzyq436's review against another edition
5.0
This was great! I am loving this series.
The chemistry between these two was hot. I loved the back and forth between the past and present and that scene with Ash was unexpected but blush worthy!
The chemistry between these two was hot. I loved the back and forth between the past and present and that scene with Ash was unexpected but blush worthy!
llucie_b's review against another edition
2.0
Meh… 2.5 Stars. Beginning was good then it got bad and cringe.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review against another edition
5.0
There’s nothing I didn’t love about this book!
Slightly forbidden/taboo ✔️
Stepbrother romance ✔️
Musician/Rockstar ✔️
I couldn’t get enough of this story and these characters!
It’s so angsty and slow burn in the best way
Slightly forbidden/taboo ✔️
Stepbrother romance ✔️
Musician/Rockstar ✔️
I couldn’t get enough of this story and these characters!
It’s so angsty and slow burn in the best way
ateachersguidetoreading's review against another edition
4.0
"Supernova. Bright and powerful..."
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Nova has spent years hiding and keeping her face off social media. That is until her friend videos her dancing on a joint live with none other than famous rockstar, Parker Callahan. Nova never thought she'd see Parker again because he's more than just a singer to her - he was her stepbrother. The same stepbrother who left her behind to follow his dreams. But when a once in a lifetime offer comes her way, she finds herself on tour with Parker's band helping them write their next album. There's more to their past than she's willing to face but they soon find old habits, and old feelings, returning. Well, if she does kiss him she can just blame it on the tequila, right?
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"It was one thing to crave a boy— it was another when that boy stood across a forbidden line with a million consequences on the other side..."
*
Second in the Blame it on the Alcohol series and, just like the first, I devoured it. I liked how it went between present day and the past to tell Parker and Nova's story. Also, the dual pov was brilliant! The taboo element of stepbrother and stepsister seen in the chapters when they were younger was written well with lots of tension and angst. The twist to their story was one I hadn't expected. The voyeurism aspect and the itty bitty sharing with Ash had my eyes glued to the page - I wish there had been a bit more. I'm ready to move on to the next book, Blame it on the Vodka.
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"You’re like an exploding star— all bright lights and energy..."
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Nova has spent years hiding and keeping her face off social media. That is until her friend videos her dancing on a joint live with none other than famous rockstar, Parker Callahan. Nova never thought she'd see Parker again because he's more than just a singer to her - he was her stepbrother. The same stepbrother who left her behind to follow his dreams. But when a once in a lifetime offer comes her way, she finds herself on tour with Parker's band helping them write their next album. There's more to their past than she's willing to face but they soon find old habits, and old feelings, returning. Well, if she does kiss him she can just blame it on the tequila, right?
*
"It was one thing to crave a boy— it was another when that boy stood across a forbidden line with a million consequences on the other side..."
*
Second in the Blame it on the Alcohol series and, just like the first, I devoured it. I liked how it went between present day and the past to tell Parker and Nova's story. Also, the dual pov was brilliant! The taboo element of stepbrother and stepsister seen in the chapters when they were younger was written well with lots of tension and angst. The twist to their story was one I hadn't expected. The voyeurism aspect and the itty bitty sharing with Ash had my eyes glued to the page - I wish there had been a bit more. I'm ready to move on to the next book, Blame it on the Vodka.
*
"You’re like an exploding star— all bright lights and energy..."
winnowiris's review against another edition
2.0
mmmm i didn't like him, he blames her for everything when they break up multiple times because of him being selfish
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Blame It on the Tequila
Blame it on the Alcohol #2
by Fiona Cole
Narrated by Jason Clarke & Stephanie Rose
Stepbrother romance, second chances and a rockstar to boot, how could I resist listening to Fiona Cole's second book in her Blame it on the Alcohol series? Nova and Parker are thrown together when their parents get married. Their love of the arts bonds them, and they find their feelings are turning from friendship to love. Nova helps Parker and his band, and as they rise to stardom, their lives separate. But not before tragedy has hit Nova. Now years later, the band needs a lyricist, and Nova unsuspecting answers their ad. Needing the money, she swallows her pride, takes the job and is now facing the one man she has loved. Will these two get their second chance? Talk about chemistry! Nova and Parker have it in spades, but we also have to talk about how well she just fits in with the band! It's like life hasn't changed, as long as no one discusses the past. Cole reaches into hearts and pulls all the emotions to the surface. I love how she manages to create her characters with flaws and doesn't try to fix them, but to let us love them as they are. It's a fantastic listen and you can blame it on the tequila!
Jason Clarke and Stephanie Rose are our storytellers, and they bring his all to life. I love both of these narrators. They both understand the characters and find their inner voices to create their personalities. Clarke has a vulnerability in Parker that makes him endearing, at times frustrating and easy to love. Rose lets us feel Nova's brokenness and need to heal. It's fantastic and a pleasure to listen to.
Blame it on the Alcohol #2
by Fiona Cole
Narrated by Jason Clarke & Stephanie Rose
Stepbrother romance, second chances and a rockstar to boot, how could I resist listening to Fiona Cole's second book in her Blame it on the Alcohol series? Nova and Parker are thrown together when their parents get married. Their love of the arts bonds them, and they find their feelings are turning from friendship to love. Nova helps Parker and his band, and as they rise to stardom, their lives separate. But not before tragedy has hit Nova. Now years later, the band needs a lyricist, and Nova unsuspecting answers their ad. Needing the money, she swallows her pride, takes the job and is now facing the one man she has loved. Will these two get their second chance? Talk about chemistry! Nova and Parker have it in spades, but we also have to talk about how well she just fits in with the band! It's like life hasn't changed, as long as no one discusses the past. Cole reaches into hearts and pulls all the emotions to the surface. I love how she manages to create her characters with flaws and doesn't try to fix them, but to let us love them as they are. It's a fantastic listen and you can blame it on the tequila!
Jason Clarke and Stephanie Rose are our storytellers, and they bring his all to life. I love both of these narrators. They both understand the characters and find their inner voices to create their personalities. Clarke has a vulnerability in Parker that makes him endearing, at times frustrating and easy to love. Rose lets us feel Nova's brokenness and need to heal. It's fantastic and a pleasure to listen to.
labwa_0712's review against another edition
1.0
Parker,
If you love her so much, then how could you let her make out with someone else while she sat on your lap? If you love her some much, how could you let someone else touch her?
Sorry to break it to you that what you had was just a wild attraction but never love.
This book was already boring when it didn’t have a plot. It basically ended 40% in when they were reunited. After that, there was no reason to stay apart. Except to waste words and an unnecessary threesome. I just wanted heartwarming romance, not some kinky shit otherwise I'd have picked up an erotic romance. Plus that came out of nowhere. They were presented as normal people and suddenly their exhibitionism came out of nowhere.
If you love her so much, then how could you let her make out with someone else while she sat on your lap? If you love her some much, how could you let someone else touch her?
Sorry to break it to you that what you had was just a wild attraction but never love.
This book was already boring when it didn’t have a plot. It basically ended 40% in when they were reunited. After that, there was no reason to stay apart. Except to waste words and an unnecessary threesome. I just wanted heartwarming romance, not some kinky shit otherwise I'd have picked up an erotic romance. Plus that came out of nowhere. They were presented as normal people and suddenly their exhibitionism came out of nowhere.