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magencorrie's review
4.0
4 stars
It seems anything by A.L. Jackson that I read, I can't help but falling in love with. This wonderful book was no exception. Loved! Loved!
It seems anything by A.L. Jackson that I read, I can't help but falling in love with. This wonderful book was no exception. Loved! Loved!
j_the_bookworm's review
Where Lighting Strikes ....amazing , heart breaking, enduring book. Lyrik is the bad boy Rocker who does not spend more then one night with a woman. Tamar is the striking, pin up model looking, take no crap woman who runs Charlie's bar. When they first look at each other they feel the current right away, she constantly turns him down. She does not need a man in her life! After so long of turning him down they finally give in to their feelings but they agree ...it's just sex...nothing else. They start to feel things neither one wants to feel,but neither talks about. Lyrik asks for 2 months and Tamar agrees. He likes the way she fits with his friends. She likes the way he makes her feel safe. Both are hiding some big things, when his true feeling slip out and Tamar confronts him on it he flips out and closes himself off. Tamar takes off and decides she needs to finally confront her past and stop running. After Tamar leaves Lyrik realizes that he cannot move forward without confronting his past. This book pulled at my heart strings and I felt all the hurt they were holding back. A.L. Jackson wrote a fantastic story and I loved that we got to see Baz and Shea and all the other band members in this book also.
pattyfgd's review against another edition
4.0
Be prepared for a complete and total book hangover. I waited for the audio version of this book, I love the narrators A.L. Jackson chooses. Andi Arndt and Sebastian York bring this book to life, taking you into the world of Tamar and Lyric. I don't even know where to start. Tamar does her best to give Lyric the brush off each time he comes into town, though every sense of hers goes on alert every time he is near. Finally she gives in, knowing that he will never be able to give himself fully to her. They give each other 2 months, the length of time Lyric will be in Georgia. We learn Tamar's painful past, and how Lyric does his best to wipe out all her bad memories. Slowly, Tamar begins to fall in love with him, and each time they get to close, Lyric pushes her away. Frustrating!!!! You just want to shake him and scream, "What is your problem?". We do find out what is holding him back and how they each resolve their pasts. I completely loved this story and am so looking forward to the next one with Austin! Phenomenal series!
tracy_bruce's review against another edition
5.0
Heartfelt, emotional story...
This book was great from beginning to end. It allowed me into each characters point of view, while also giving me the other elements that made me love this book. It was intense, dark, emotional, intriguing and sexy as well. All the characters were great and well developed. This was just an all around great book.
This book was great from beginning to end. It allowed me into each characters point of view, while also giving me the other elements that made me love this book. It was intense, dark, emotional, intriguing and sexy as well. All the characters were great and well developed. This was just an all around great book.
beckyrendon's review against another edition
4.0
It's hard to know light when all you feel is the soul sucking darkness. Joy is an illusion when all you feel is the painful reminder.
Tamar is an illusion. She wears her armor to protect herself from her demons hiding in the shadows and recesses of her mind. She presents the world with the sure fire woman who will stomp all over you. But it is just an illusion...
Lyrik knows a lot about illusions. The bad boy rocker lives his life broadcasting his own illusions.
What happens when two people hiding from everyone, can't hide from each other? What happens when they break the promises they hold dear?
Where Lightning Strikes is the flash point of a fire they never saw coming. Will it fizzle out or will they protect it and give it the air it needs to breathe and thrive?
Where Lightning Strikes is book 3 of the Bleeding Stars series. I (silly me) had books 1 and 2 on my TBR but didn't realize they are a part of this series. Having not read them yet, I can't comment on their awesomeness. I can say that you do not feel like you are playing catch up, if you start the series with this book. I will however, be reading the others ASAP. I can't wait to see how Baz and Shea got where they are in this book. But I really can't wait to see what happens next, will Shea win the $200? I hope so.
Oh, and tissues are recommended.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
Tamar is an illusion. She wears her armor to protect herself from her demons hiding in the shadows and recesses of her mind. She presents the world with the sure fire woman who will stomp all over you. But it is just an illusion...
Lyrik knows a lot about illusions. The bad boy rocker lives his life broadcasting his own illusions.
What happens when two people hiding from everyone, can't hide from each other? What happens when they break the promises they hold dear?
Where Lightning Strikes is the flash point of a fire they never saw coming. Will it fizzle out or will they protect it and give it the air it needs to breathe and thrive?
Where Lightning Strikes is book 3 of the Bleeding Stars series. I (silly me) had books 1 and 2 on my TBR but didn't realize they are a part of this series. Having not read them yet, I can't comment on their awesomeness. I can say that you do not feel like you are playing catch up, if you start the series with this book. I will however, be reading the others ASAP. I can't wait to see how Baz and Shea got where they are in this book. But I really can't wait to see what happens next, will Shea win the $200? I hope so.
Oh, and tissues are recommended.
reviewed for Reviews from the Heart
mycatismybookmark's review against another edition
3.0
It got to be a little too much angsty back and forth for me, but I enjoyed the latter half of the book. Tamar's backstory breaks your heart and then the chapter on Lyrik's past shatters it. While it says it can be read as a stand-alone I'd recommend reading the first two novels in the Bleeding Stars series: A Stone in the Sea and Drowning to Breathe first. Otherwise there are spoilers from the events surrounding the two main characters in the first two novels.
readfrenzy's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
This is one of those instances where the book gets better the further along you go. The problem is it takes way too long to get to the good stuff.
Tamar and Lyrik are a volatile, damaged pair. She’s a fiery bartender, living life on the run from a dangerous past. Lyrik is a hardened, womanizing lead guitarist of a popular rock band who is coping with his own private pain. Lyrik is determined to do whatever it takes to get in Tamar’s pants, while she is insistent on keeping her distance and guarding her heart.
The more Lyrik gets Tamar to open up to him, the more closed off he is about sharing his own secrets. It’s frustrating, and Lyrik’s “all you have to do is say no” coaxing gets very repetitive. I was three quarters of the way through the book, and I had no interest in the characters or their issues, and their chemistry felt lukewarm to me.
The last quarter of the book helps save the story as we finally learn Lyrik’s secret. It’s one I didn’t see coming, and I was glued to the pages as he tries to cope with the fallout from his shocking and excruciating past. While I really enjoyed the ending, ultimately this is a case of too little, too late.
This is one of those instances where the book gets better the further along you go. The problem is it takes way too long to get to the good stuff.
Tamar and Lyrik are a volatile, damaged pair. She’s a fiery bartender, living life on the run from a dangerous past. Lyrik is a hardened, womanizing lead guitarist of a popular rock band who is coping with his own private pain. Lyrik is determined to do whatever it takes to get in Tamar’s pants, while she is insistent on keeping her distance and guarding her heart.
The more Lyrik gets Tamar to open up to him, the more closed off he is about sharing his own secrets. It’s frustrating, and Lyrik’s “all you have to do is say no” coaxing gets very repetitive. I was three quarters of the way through the book, and I had no interest in the characters or their issues, and their chemistry felt lukewarm to me.
The last quarter of the book helps save the story as we finally learn Lyrik’s secret. It’s one I didn’t see coming, and I was glued to the pages as he tries to cope with the fallout from his shocking and excruciating past. While I really enjoyed the ending, ultimately this is a case of too little, too late.
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, so good.
Where Lightning Strikes is the third book of the Bleeding Stars series. Oh lord, this thing has been amazing! I have completely devoured book 2 and 3 AND I can't wait for book 4! I don't know what it is about this series or author, but the feels man. So many freaking feelings. I wasn't prepared at all.
In it, you will meet Lyrik and Tamar. Interesting names for interesting people. Tamar is a spunky bartender who is currently escaping from a painful past. Then there's Lyrik who is the lead guitarist of Sunder. He also happens to be cocky AF but who wouldn't?
These two had insta-chemistry and I was all for it. However, I was worried about both of their pasts and how things would be handled if it caught up with them. Ya know? Of course, I didn't have much time to ponder about it because before I could even blink - it was there. Yet, it went rather smoothly. They were there for each other and helped heal one another.
It was beautiful and I enjoyed every second of it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
Where Lightning Strikes is the third book of the Bleeding Stars series. Oh lord, this thing has been amazing! I have completely devoured book 2 and 3 AND I can't wait for book 4! I don't know what it is about this series or author, but the feels man. So many freaking feelings. I wasn't prepared at all.
In it, you will meet Lyrik and Tamar. Interesting names for interesting people. Tamar is a spunky bartender who is currently escaping from a painful past. Then there's Lyrik who is the lead guitarist of Sunder. He also happens to be cocky AF but who wouldn't?
These two had insta-chemistry and I was all for it. However, I was worried about both of their pasts and how things would be handled if it caught up with them. Ya know? Of course, I didn't have much time to ponder about it because before I could even blink - it was there. Yet, it went rather smoothly. They were there for each other and helped heal one another.
It was beautiful and I enjoyed every second of it. I can't wait to get my hands on the next book!
gabbysreading's review against another edition
5.0
I fall more and more in love with A.L. Jackson’s words. You do not want to miss this breathtakingly beautiful book! I love love love Where Lightning Strikes!!
Gah! The push and pull between Lyrik West and Tamar King is deliciously intoxicating. I didn’t want it to end. Lyrik, that gorgeous broken man, I both loved him and hated him. He made me want to hug him one second and throttle him the next. In the previous books, you see Lyrik as the serious and intense lead guitarist for the band Sunder. Once you get a closer look into his story and you see all the hurt, guilt, and pain in his life you can understand all the emotional walls he’s built. That doesn’t stop his attraction to Tamar. There is something about her that draws her to him and he wants her. It’s hard not to be drawn to her. She’s the amazing! Tamar is my favorite Bleeding Stars girl to date. She’s strong, independent, and can hold her own. But her sassy demeanor hides a painful past she’s spent years running from.
When these two get together it’s lightning, fire and magic all wrapped up in one. They’re passionate and fiery with a side of pain and emotions. They bring all the feels! Where Lightning Strikes is one of those puffy red eyes, tissues everywhere, take a moment to collect yourself books. I absolutely loved it
Gah! The push and pull between Lyrik West and Tamar King is deliciously intoxicating. I didn’t want it to end. Lyrik, that gorgeous broken man, I both loved him and hated him. He made me want to hug him one second and throttle him the next. In the previous books, you see Lyrik as the serious and intense lead guitarist for the band Sunder. Once you get a closer look into his story and you see all the hurt, guilt, and pain in his life you can understand all the emotional walls he’s built. That doesn’t stop his attraction to Tamar. There is something about her that draws her to him and he wants her. It’s hard not to be drawn to her. She’s the amazing! Tamar is my favorite Bleeding Stars girl to date. She’s strong, independent, and can hold her own. But her sassy demeanor hides a painful past she’s spent years running from.
When these two get together it’s lightning, fire and magic all wrapped up in one. They’re passionate and fiery with a side of pain and emotions. They bring all the feels! Where Lightning Strikes is one of those puffy red eyes, tissues everywhere, take a moment to collect yourself books. I absolutely loved it
aporter0522's review against another edition
5.0
ARC given in exchange for my honest review.
Where Lightning Strikes is another masterpiece from AL Jackson!!!! I enjoyed the first two books in the Bleeding Stars series and have been looking forward to Lyric's book. Lyric and Tamar both have a past that is holding them back from moving forward. Lyric is the typical bad boy who makes you want to throat punch him at times but then has a sweet side and makes you love him! Tamar is a feisty woman who stands up for herself and wants to be loved. When the two of them come together it is definitely a rollercoaster of emotions!! I was so happy that the whole gang makes appearances in this book!! I absolutely love this series and can't wait for the next book!!
Where Lightning Strikes is another masterpiece from AL Jackson!!!! I enjoyed the first two books in the Bleeding Stars series and have been looking forward to Lyric's book. Lyric and Tamar both have a past that is holding them back from moving forward. Lyric is the typical bad boy who makes you want to throat punch him at times but then has a sweet side and makes you love him! Tamar is a feisty woman who stands up for herself and wants to be loved. When the two of them come together it is definitely a rollercoaster of emotions!! I was so happy that the whole gang makes appearances in this book!! I absolutely love this series and can't wait for the next book!!