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inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
4.0
This sweet sexy tale about had me in tears. Uptight and driven Lori needs the help of laid back Dash and though they are polar opposites they can teach each other a little about living and a lot about love. I adored watching them grow as individuals and as a couple.
And although a complimentary copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review I would go and buy this for myself.
And although a complimentary copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review I would go and buy this for myself.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a free ARC of Resisting the Musician from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
jasmyn9's review against another edition
3.0
This was a difficult one to review. I loved the characters - they were fantastic. I loved to overall story line. It has some elements that worked nicely together. It just moved a little slow for me.
Lori is a hard working woman that runs a shoe company. I would LOVE to have her job and get to wear all the new shoes - for publicity purposes of course. They sound amazing - there was just enough description to keep them a small part of the story and make me want a pair as well. She's the exact opposite of Dash. She follows her schedule like the Bible, he doesn't know what day it is half the time. He's so laid back and seemingly carefree that it almost starts to get on your nerves. It sure gets on Lori's nerves and she's not sure how she's ever going to be able to work with him on this song idea.
The whole song idea was brilliant. It was a great way to get the two of them together and continue to throw them at each other until they realized they were actually perfect together. There was just a tad too much of the throwing together and running away again for me.
In the background we have Lori's sister and Dash's ex-bandmate engaged and planning their wedding in the midst of a huge scandal. It was a great backdrop and made sure there was always something going on, even when the main characters weren't the center of the all the action. This is a great book - while it moved a little slow for me it may be just right for others.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
Lori is a hard working woman that runs a shoe company. I would LOVE to have her job and get to wear all the new shoes - for publicity purposes of course. They sound amazing - there was just enough description to keep them a small part of the story and make me want a pair as well. She's the exact opposite of Dash. She follows her schedule like the Bible, he doesn't know what day it is half the time. He's so laid back and seemingly carefree that it almost starts to get on your nerves. It sure gets on Lori's nerves and she's not sure how she's ever going to be able to work with him on this song idea.
The whole song idea was brilliant. It was a great way to get the two of them together and continue to throw them at each other until they realized they were actually perfect together. There was just a tad too much of the throwing together and running away again for me.
In the background we have Lori's sister and Dash's ex-bandmate engaged and planning their wedding in the midst of a huge scandal. It was a great backdrop and made sure there was always something going on, even when the main characters weren't the center of the all the action. This is a great book - while it moved a little slow for me it may be just right for others.
*This book was received in exchange for an honest review*
beckymmoe's review
4.0
An enjoyable start to a new series--who can resist a hero who's described as "the long lost Hemsworth brother" or a heroine with an awesome shoe wardrobe? Not this reader!
I liked both the Lori's and Dash's characters (and I have to say Lorelei and Dashiel are definitely one of the more unique pairings name-wise that I've ever read). Watching the two of them try so very hard not to fall for one another is quite a trip. It's amazing that Dash, who's pretty much removed himself from most human interaction for the past four years, can see inside Lori and understand what she wants and needs so quickly. On the outside, they seem as if they could never work--she's practically married to her job and schedule, and he barely seems to know what day of the week it is--but they had me sold by the end of the novel. Using the device of the song to bring the two together was a unique twist.
My only real complaint is that this book really left me wanting to know more about the story behind Callie (Lori's sister) and Jake (Dash's former bandmate) getting together. Callie is (and indirectly, Jake as well) the reason that Dash and Lori meet in the first place; and I'd really like to know the back story there. (Maybe it will be in one of the other series books?) There's also a clear set-up here for Lori and Callie's reporter friend Lita and one of the other members of the band, Rocky--the two obviously have a history.
Anxiously waiting the next two books in the series!
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
I liked both the Lori's and Dash's characters (and I have to say Lorelei and Dashiel are definitely one of the more unique pairings name-wise that I've ever read). Watching the two of them try so very hard not to fall for one another is quite a trip. It's amazing that Dash, who's pretty much removed himself from most human interaction for the past four years, can see inside Lori and understand what she wants and needs so quickly. On the outside, they seem as if they could never work--she's practically married to her job and schedule, and he barely seems to know what day of the week it is--but they had me sold by the end of the novel. Using the device of the song to bring the two together was a unique twist.
My only real complaint is that this book really left me wanting to know more about the story behind Callie (Lori's sister) and Jake (Dash's former bandmate) getting together. Callie is (and indirectly, Jake as well) the reason that Dash and Lori meet in the first place; and I'd really like to know the back story there. (Maybe it will be in one of the other series books?) There's also a clear set-up here for Lori and Callie's reporter friend Lita and one of the other members of the band, Rocky--the two obviously have a history.
Anxiously waiting the next two books in the series!
Rating: 4 stars / B+
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
fromjesstoyou's review
3.0
"3 out of 5 stars! This is a novel full of misconception! As both Dash and Lori are stilling dealing with major issues from their pasts, when they meet they place the misconceptions they have on each other. Yet, as they get to know one another throughout their "music lessons," they work through those misconceptions and loose their hearts to each other in the process.
A very intense novel because of how Dash and Lori are portrayed as being, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them as characters."
Read more of this review, TWO teasers, and an excerpt here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2014/07/blog-tour-made-grade-resisting-musician.html -- (Part of a Blog Tour to be posted on July 30th 2014.)
A very intense novel because of how Dash and Lori are portrayed as being, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked them as characters."
Read more of this review, TWO teasers, and an excerpt here: http://frommetoyouvideophoto.blogspot.com/2014/07/blog-tour-made-grade-resisting-musician.html -- (Part of a Blog Tour to be posted on July 30th 2014.)
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review
5.0
*I received a free ARC of Resisting the Musician from Entangled Publishing via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review*
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog (un)Conventional Bookviews
kame's review
3.0
3 1/2 Stars
Lori needs to save her company and her sister's heart. She will do anything, even find a reclusive musician to help her sister Callie write a song to the man she loves.
Lori is focused. She has taken care of everyone but herself since she was young. Lori's drive was sometimes annoying but necessary for the plot. In my opinion she needed some more soft edges to make the falling for a recluse former musician more believable. Dash was a fun character and out of the two I liked him the best. I would have liked to see his character express more of a coming to grips with his past and even some longing for Lori.
The plot was easy to follow with no twists or turns. I really felt no emotion from the characters which in turn sort of made me not root for their HEA. I will admit I finished more out of duty than need to know the outcome.
I really liked Dash and Jake - Callie's love interest - so I might be persuaded to read another book that they are secondary characters.
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest review.
Lori needs to save her company and her sister's heart. She will do anything, even find a reclusive musician to help her sister Callie write a song to the man she loves.
Lori is focused. She has taken care of everyone but herself since she was young. Lori's drive was sometimes annoying but necessary for the plot. In my opinion she needed some more soft edges to make the falling for a recluse former musician more believable. Dash was a fun character and out of the two I liked him the best. I would have liked to see his character express more of a coming to grips with his past and even some longing for Lori.
The plot was easy to follow with no twists or turns. I really felt no emotion from the characters which in turn sort of made me not root for their HEA. I will admit I finished more out of duty than need to know the outcome.
I really liked Dash and Jake - Callie's love interest - so I might be persuaded to read another book that they are secondary characters.
I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley for my honest review.
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