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kwc1016's review against another edition
5.0
I almost cried when I realized the next book wasn't out yet! Loved all of the characters and the book was very well written! Can't wait for the next book!
jothompson37's review against another edition
5.0
Woah! Mind blown! Let me just start by saying that I’d sworn off ‘Rocker’ books for the better part of two years. Their redundancy was exhausting. It got to the point that after a few chapters, I could tell you exactly what was going to happen, to who, and when.
But this, is far beyond anything I could have wanted. Does it revolve around a band? Yes. Is it about a guy and a girl? Sure is! But the existence of Meltdown provides a foundation to the plot, a setting if you will, a baseline to something bigger and better.
This book is so much more. It’s romantic suspense. It’s hot. It’s written well. It’s got twists and turns that are so far out from the imagination and typical concept of sex, drugs, and rock & roll, that I don’t even think I could pick up another rock book that wasn’t penned by RB Hilliard.
She looped me in, had me zigzagging across the stage with Grant and his band. Then had me thrown into the mosh pit, careening through the crowd. She made me a Meltie and kept me guessing until the very end.
Well played Ms. Hilliard, well played. Cannot wait to dive into Nash’s book, Broken Lyric.
But this, is far beyond anything I could have wanted. Does it revolve around a band? Yes. Is it about a guy and a girl? Sure is! But the existence of Meltdown provides a foundation to the plot, a setting if you will, a baseline to something bigger and better.
This book is so much more. It’s romantic suspense. It’s hot. It’s written well. It’s got twists and turns that are so far out from the imagination and typical concept of sex, drugs, and rock & roll, that I don’t even think I could pick up another rock book that wasn’t penned by RB Hilliard.
She looped me in, had me zigzagging across the stage with Grant and his band. Then had me thrown into the mosh pit, careening through the crowd. She made me a Meltie and kept me guessing until the very end.
Well played Ms. Hilliard, well played. Cannot wait to dive into Nash’s book, Broken Lyric.
tales_of_a_bookbug's review
4.0
This is the first book of R.B.Hilliard's that I've read and I loved it!When I came across this book, the blurb sounded very intriguing and I was dying to get my hands on it!A rock star who needs rehab, but isn't an addict?Hm..very mysterious..
In this book, we have, Grant Hardy the lead singer for up and coming band, Meltdown.They are about to go on their biggest tour yet, when he vomits and falls off the stage during the opening concert.His blood test results come back positive for large amounts of oxy.His label decides to handle the situation by sending him to rehab and then calling in an in-house counselor for extended treatment.Though, he vehemently denies the fact that he took drugs, his bandamtes and manager aren't ready to believe him.He wishes to investigate foulplay, but isn't really getting much support.And that is when Mallory shows up.
Mallory is assigned to Grant as his counselor as soon as he is released from rehab.She really needs to be successful in this assignment as her job depends on it.If she fails she'll have to go back to training.When she arrives, she expects a desperate addict and rockstar who would be in withdrawal, but that isn't what she gets.Grant is quite rude to her in the beginning and isn't keen on making the job easy for her.Mallory also begins to see many issues,secrets and foulplay.And as she helps Grant get to the bottom of things, they both grow closer.But there are many secrets that she is keeping and a past which she doesn't wish to remember.Will these secrets tear them apart?
The story was really different from the one I expected and that was a pleasant surprise.This isn't a run-of-the-mill rockstar romance.The author has created a completely original plot with wonderful characters here.I loved Grant and Mallory and the slow progression of their relationship.Both of them have pain in their pasts, but the are determined to get past it and help each other.I loved the witty and sarcastic conversations.The interactions between the band members was also well done.The slow build-up of the tension and resolution of issues.This wasn't a full mystery, but had lots of suspense in it.
The characters were brilliant and well fleshed out.I fell in love with them as I went deeper into the book.I couldn't put the book down, and within a few hours I was at the end!Can't wait to read the next book in the series!Till then I'll be reading R.B.Hilliard's other books!! :D
In this book, we have, Grant Hardy the lead singer for up and coming band, Meltdown.They are about to go on their biggest tour yet, when he vomits and falls off the stage during the opening concert.His blood test results come back positive for large amounts of oxy.His label decides to handle the situation by sending him to rehab and then calling in an in-house counselor for extended treatment.Though, he vehemently denies the fact that he took drugs, his bandamtes and manager aren't ready to believe him.He wishes to investigate foulplay, but isn't really getting much support.And that is when Mallory shows up.
Mallory is assigned to Grant as his counselor as soon as he is released from rehab.She really needs to be successful in this assignment as her job depends on it.If she fails she'll have to go back to training.When she arrives, she expects a desperate addict and rockstar who would be in withdrawal, but that isn't what she gets.Grant is quite rude to her in the beginning and isn't keen on making the job easy for her.Mallory also begins to see many issues,secrets and foulplay.And as she helps Grant get to the bottom of things, they both grow closer.But there are many secrets that she is keeping and a past which she doesn't wish to remember.Will these secrets tear them apart?
The story was really different from the one I expected and that was a pleasant surprise.This isn't a run-of-the-mill rockstar romance.The author has created a completely original plot with wonderful characters here.I loved Grant and Mallory and the slow progression of their relationship.Both of them have pain in their pasts, but the are determined to get past it and help each other.I loved the witty and sarcastic conversations.The interactions between the band members was also well done.The slow build-up of the tension and resolution of issues.This wasn't a full mystery, but had lots of suspense in it.
The characters were brilliant and well fleshed out.I fell in love with them as I went deeper into the book.I couldn't put the book down, and within a few hours I was at the end!Can't wait to read the next book in the series!Till then I'll be reading R.B.Hilliard's other books!! :D
naughtybookaffair's review
5.0
This is the first one in a three book series. I do recommend reading them in order. I absolutely loved this one. I loved reading about Grant and Mallory. I loved that there was suspense in this one but closeness between all the characters. Grant gets into some trouble. But it is not what everyone is thinking. He tries to stand up for himself but gets Mallory instead. Both of them have quite the past and both of them need to work past it.I loved the character chemistry between all the characters in this book. It was very well written and enjoyable.
hannaxg's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
msmattoon's review
3.0
I enjoyed this. Had a little mild slut shaming, but some good love scenes, a decent love interest and an interesting heroine.
Oh, and the mystery intrigued me, the author did a great job keeping it interesting, and I really didn't know who did it before the reveal.
Oh, and the mystery intrigued me, the author did a great job keeping it interesting, and I really didn't know who did it before the reveal.
rockchick's review
3.0
Fractured Beat is a book full of surprises.
You think you are about to read the typical rocker book, with a manwhore , asshole hero and the woman who redeems him.
Fractured Beat is so much more than that!
Grant and Mallory both have complicated histories. They are complex characters who have depth.
I love RB Hilliard's writing because her characters are real, flawed and amazing all at once.
What makes them amazing is their determination to be better.
Mallory was a real revelation in the book. I loved the backstory the author had for her. So emotional and intense.
Grant was a great male lead. Not the typical hero at all. He fought to clear his name and didn't give up on anything.
You think you are about to read the typical rocker book, with a manwhore , asshole hero and the woman who redeems him.
Fractured Beat is so much more than that!
Grant and Mallory both have complicated histories. They are complex characters who have depth.
I love RB Hilliard's writing because her characters are real, flawed and amazing all at once.
What makes them amazing is their determination to be better.
Mallory was a real revelation in the book. I loved the backstory the author had for her. So emotional and intense.
Grant was a great male lead. Not the typical hero at all. He fought to clear his name and didn't give up on anything.
chrissyp's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was a new twist on "rock star" romance. The story was more than the bad boy rocker falling for the good girl and turning over a new leaf. There was tension and mysterious happenings in the band, management and secrets everywhere. I couldn't put this book down, and I can't wait to read more about these characters.
zarakhan55's review
5.0
Great read
Really enjoyed this read great from beginning to end highly recommend couldnt put it down action packed and sexy x
Really enjoyed this read great from beginning to end highly recommend couldnt put it down action packed and sexy x
allisonmthib's review
5.0
Usually, I don't like to read rockstar romance books, but I am so glad I gave this book a chance. The ending! Wow! Mind blown. Grant is swoon-worthy and Mallory is flawed and lovable. I can't wait to read book two.