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im_funny's review against another edition
1.0
somebody please give me a good fucking romance. i'm losing brain cells on this shit.
niques_books's review against another edition
5.0
When I heard this author was releasing a new book, I was intrigued and wanted to read it. Next I discovered it was a Rock Star romance which made me even more excited. And then I saw the cover reveal and I was gone.
lmrivas54's review against another edition
4.0
Usually when I read rockstar stories, it’s about a musician, broken by his past or from the tumultuous rise to fame that makes him spiral down, then deals with his issues with booze, drugs, and sex. In this story, we read a different angle. We follow a singer, Vaughn, who breaks through to fame, not with his band, but after the breakup of his band. He publishes a media status where he announces that his band broke up because his best friend slept with his girlfriend, so he sent it all to hell and will take a break. This announcement went viral and he became a household name. Thrust so suddenly into fame, he had to hide in his parents’ house because his apartment was besieged by the press.
Gillian Duzan arrives with an offer he can’t resist. One concert with the original band members, including the betrayers, for an incredible amount. He was bedazzled by Gillian, in spite of her weird black dressing style. He needed the money, but he wanted Gillian more. He signed the contract, without checking the fine print, mostly because he wanted close to Gillian. Then the concert imploded, Vaughn’s life was in shambles, again, and Gillian came to his rescue, once more.
With this story, we get a closer view of the business side of a rock band, the photo shoots, the music studio, hair styling, make up, the works that comes with a rockstar lifestyle, and also the work involved in developing lyrics and recording. The hustle and bustle of media marketing and the security needed to move around. It was an interesting read, and mostly, it presented the artists in the band as regular guys, hardworking and easygoing. No divas in this book!
I liked the way the story flowed, I liked all the characters and there were yummy moments. At first, I didn’t like Vaughn; I found him dumb, and a little bit of a loser. As the book progresses, we are witness to his tenacity and talent, and his incredible voice. I started to realize he was a regular guy, who graduated out of high school and only had one dream, have a band and make it big. And yet, once he made it, it didn’t go to his head, he was only enjoying doing what he loved. And he also loved Gillian above it all.
Gillian grew up working in the music company, under her father’s direction. She has some issues with his father and is not averse to some subversive moves. She liked Vaughn from the get to, so she set out to help him and make his band rise. And of course, there are the usual “we can’t”, “we shouldn’t” , “love doesn’t exist”, all the crap that comes from a girl whose father is a heartless executive in his nth marriage, each time to a younger girl. All his wives divorce him. Gillian has never had the love of a family and no illusions about love and forever.
Gillian and Vaughn make a cute couple but to be truthful, I didn’t feel their chemistry. I liked each character individually but didn’t feel the fireworks between them. I did see the good in Vaughn and his patience dealing with Gillian. I saw Gillian’s insecurity and understood where her reluctance to be with Vaughn came from. It was a good and forthright read, very entertaining. No fireworks for me, but very enjoyable and loved reading about the music world.
Gillian Duzan arrives with an offer he can’t resist. One concert with the original band members, including the betrayers, for an incredible amount. He was bedazzled by Gillian, in spite of her weird black dressing style. He needed the money, but he wanted Gillian more. He signed the contract, without checking the fine print, mostly because he wanted close to Gillian. Then the concert imploded, Vaughn’s life was in shambles, again, and Gillian came to his rescue, once more.
With this story, we get a closer view of the business side of a rock band, the photo shoots, the music studio, hair styling, make up, the works that comes with a rockstar lifestyle, and also the work involved in developing lyrics and recording. The hustle and bustle of media marketing and the security needed to move around. It was an interesting read, and mostly, it presented the artists in the band as regular guys, hardworking and easygoing. No divas in this book!
I liked the way the story flowed, I liked all the characters and there were yummy moments. At first, I didn’t like Vaughn; I found him dumb, and a little bit of a loser. As the book progresses, we are witness to his tenacity and talent, and his incredible voice. I started to realize he was a regular guy, who graduated out of high school and only had one dream, have a band and make it big. And yet, once he made it, it didn’t go to his head, he was only enjoying doing what he loved. And he also loved Gillian above it all.
Gillian grew up working in the music company, under her father’s direction. She has some issues with his father and is not averse to some subversive moves. She liked Vaughn from the get to, so she set out to help him and make his band rise. And of course, there are the usual “we can’t”, “we shouldn’t” , “love doesn’t exist”, all the crap that comes from a girl whose father is a heartless executive in his nth marriage, each time to a younger girl. All his wives divorce him. Gillian has never had the love of a family and no illusions about love and forever.
Gillian and Vaughn make a cute couple but to be truthful, I didn’t feel their chemistry. I liked each character individually but didn’t feel the fireworks between them. I did see the good in Vaughn and his patience dealing with Gillian. I saw Gillian’s insecurity and understood where her reluctance to be with Vaughn came from. It was a good and forthright read, very entertaining. No fireworks for me, but very enjoyable and loved reading about the music world.
stacey_sassysreadingnook's review against another edition
5.0
I always look forward to new storied from this author, one amazing story after another and Viral was everything I thought it would be and more.
I just love rock star romances!
An addictive and fun storyline with amazing characters.
I highly recommend getting lost in this one.
I just love rock star romances!
An addictive and fun storyline with amazing characters.
I highly recommend getting lost in this one.
nadine_booklover's review
3.0
"I'd already established when it came to him I made bad choices, what were a few more?"
I was intrigued by the idea of this story and even though I totally enjoyed reading Viral I didn't quite reach the excitement I expected to come. Nevertheless I had a great time reading this book.
You know, rockstar romance is one of my most favorite romance trope. So there is no wonder I fell hard for Vaughn. And together with Gillian he worked so pretty well, even when they shouldn't because of their differences.
Viral is funny and entertaining, with the right amount of sass, realness and drama that will leave you smiling all over the place.
"Who knew that I apparently like a man who was a thorn in my side and an extra beat in my heart."
I was intrigued by the idea of this story and even though I totally enjoyed reading Viral I didn't quite reach the excitement I expected to come. Nevertheless I had a great time reading this book.
You know, rockstar romance is one of my most favorite romance trope. So there is no wonder I fell hard for Vaughn. And together with Gillian he worked so pretty well, even when they shouldn't because of their differences.
Viral is funny and entertaining, with the right amount of sass, realness and drama that will leave you smiling all over the place.
"Who knew that I apparently like a man who was a thorn in my side and an extra beat in my heart."
kaydanielsromance's review
5.0
Viral is snarky, sassy and full of wit! What also makes Viral so amazing is that it is a beautiful touching story with a lot of sarcasm tossed in along the way (it's like she writes my language). This book has everything and I know you will love it!!
Vaughn Hale is every girls wet dream guy. Heartthrob, yes. Faithful, check. In touch with his emotions, ding, ding, ding we have a winner. He also isn't afraid to be with a strong woman, actually he gets a thrill from it. Holy hotness, Vaughn is a keeper, even though Gillian Duzan does everything to keep him at arms length (Silly woman).
Gillian is an executive for a huge recording label. She is akin to an angel swooping in to save Vaughn and his band from self destruction. Or....something like that. When Vaughn posts a salty message about his best friend and guitarist stabbing him in the back for sleeping with his long time girlfriend all over social media, the post goes viral. Now, his band never had anything close to the following that this post did, considering they typically played to around thirty people and some of those were family and friends. So the fact that his message went viral is big news.
Gillian has done her homework, she sees potential, it's her job. Her job is not to get involved with the talent, which just so happens to be Vaughn. No matter how hot, persistent, or sweet he actually is. Her father may run the company, but she's worked long and hard to get to where she is that she isn't going to jeopardize her position by....getting into positions with the hot, sexy talent. No matter how persistent, good looking, and charming he may be.
When she becomes his babysitter, for lack of a better term, they end up spending quite a lot of time together. It doesn't take long for their chemistry to blur the lines that should be in place and Vaughn and Gillian to become more than just manager and talent.
With his career ready to become viral itself, Gillian doesn't feel right about their blurred lines, but Vaughn is anything if not persistent. Why can't he have the world and the woman too? Gillian isn't so sure the real world works that way. Before they even get a chance their relationship could implode and everything she's worked for could end along with his career.
Viral is so much fun to read. You will love the inside look of beginning a band while tackling the world of love. I adore how T. Gephart writes this couple. I couldn't help getting sucked in and chuckling along through the entire book.
Vaughn Hale is every girls wet dream guy. Heartthrob, yes. Faithful, check. In touch with his emotions, ding, ding, ding we have a winner. He also isn't afraid to be with a strong woman, actually he gets a thrill from it. Holy hotness, Vaughn is a keeper, even though Gillian Duzan does everything to keep him at arms length (Silly woman).
Gillian is an executive for a huge recording label. She is akin to an angel swooping in to save Vaughn and his band from self destruction. Or....something like that. When Vaughn posts a salty message about his best friend and guitarist stabbing him in the back for sleeping with his long time girlfriend all over social media, the post goes viral. Now, his band never had anything close to the following that this post did, considering they typically played to around thirty people and some of those were family and friends. So the fact that his message went viral is big news.
Gillian has done her homework, she sees potential, it's her job. Her job is not to get involved with the talent, which just so happens to be Vaughn. No matter how hot, persistent, or sweet he actually is. Her father may run the company, but she's worked long and hard to get to where she is that she isn't going to jeopardize her position by....getting into positions with the hot, sexy talent. No matter how persistent, good looking, and charming he may be.
When she becomes his babysitter, for lack of a better term, they end up spending quite a lot of time together. It doesn't take long for their chemistry to blur the lines that should be in place and Vaughn and Gillian to become more than just manager and talent.
With his career ready to become viral itself, Gillian doesn't feel right about their blurred lines, but Vaughn is anything if not persistent. Why can't he have the world and the woman too? Gillian isn't so sure the real world works that way. Before they even get a chance their relationship could implode and everything she's worked for could end along with his career.
Viral is so much fun to read. You will love the inside look of beginning a band while tackling the world of love. I adore how T. Gephart writes this couple. I couldn't help getting sucked in and chuckling along through the entire book.
beckyrendon's review
4.0
One like, one hundred comments, a thousand retweets = Viral
I have to be honest I am completely bummed Viral is a stand alone! I had visions of the sequel dancing through my head the last 25% of the book. Maybe, just maybe, T. Gephart will see this and change her mind. (Fingers crossed)
I have got to say that the teasers for this book had been taunting me from the get go. BUT nothing hit me as hard as that blurb, it is without a doubt a hook. I was pulled into the drama instantly. I don't know if it's that sick need to watch this train wreck of his life crash or the Phoenix from the ashes aspect, either way T. Gephart had me panting for answers.
Viral is a tease, a lingering touch, and a secret relationship all in one. The tease of what once was...The lingering touch of what could be...The secrets and unanswered questions that linger in a secret relationship all waiting to be revealed. Viral is all that and more!
Finding the one, being the star you were born to be, and owning your future...all it took was going Viral.
I have to be honest I am completely bummed Viral is a stand alone! I had visions of the sequel dancing through my head the last 25% of the book. Maybe, just maybe, T. Gephart will see this and change her mind. (Fingers crossed)
I have got to say that the teasers for this book had been taunting me from the get go. BUT nothing hit me as hard as that blurb, it is without a doubt a hook. I was pulled into the drama instantly. I don't know if it's that sick need to watch this train wreck of his life crash or the Phoenix from the ashes aspect, either way T. Gephart had me panting for answers.
Viral is a tease, a lingering touch, and a secret relationship all in one. The tease of what once was...The lingering touch of what could be...The secrets and unanswered questions that linger in a secret relationship all waiting to be revealed. Viral is all that and more!
Finding the one, being the star you were born to be, and owning your future...all it took was going Viral.
chrissy3562's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved this author since I found their first book, so I was dying for this one. Well, it was well worth the wait. Vaughan wasn't as cocky as I would have expected and Gillian was good at keeping him in line. She was understandably wary of him, but I loved how Vaughan's band members reacted when they figured things out. The professional distance Gillian wanted was smart, but not necessary. Highly recommend this book.
jennyluvlitbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Viral by T Gephart is a contemporary, rockstar romance and one of my first ever read from the author. What initially draw me to the story was its eye catching blurb; a scorching, bitter post of Vaughan about the betrayal that his girlfriend and band member/ bestfriend did to him, that has gone viral unbeknownst to him. With that premise of a story, I was pretty sure I was in for a ride.
I loved Vaughan, there is no doubt about it. I loved his dry sense of humor, sarcastic, snarky attitude in just about everything. He didn’t strike me as cocky at all. I just loved how his mind/ thought process all throughout the story that really had me giggling or downright laughing out loud. He is my kind of guy! He is a definite breath of fresh air from my usual read of alpha males. Not only that, I have grown to love the side characters that added entertainment to the whole story. Vaughan’s personality is the perfect balance for Gillian’s character. Gillian learned at a young age to be calm, collected and efficient when it comes to her life. Having a dysfunctional family; a father who loves his work more than his family and revolving doors of stepmom’s, she has learned to rely on herself. What follows is a story about learning from your mistakes, facing the music and self discovery. Viral has the right amount of fun, hilarious moments, feels, romance and music that a romance reader would love to read to. Loved it and would sure to look out for future books if ever in this world.
I loved Vaughan, there is no doubt about it. I loved his dry sense of humor, sarcastic, snarky attitude in just about everything. He didn’t strike me as cocky at all. I just loved how his mind/ thought process all throughout the story that really had me giggling or downright laughing out loud. He is my kind of guy! He is a definite breath of fresh air from my usual read of alpha males. Not only that, I have grown to love the side characters that added entertainment to the whole story. Vaughan’s personality is the perfect balance for Gillian’s character. Gillian learned at a young age to be calm, collected and efficient when it comes to her life. Having a dysfunctional family; a father who loves his work more than his family and revolving doors of stepmom’s, she has learned to rely on herself. What follows is a story about learning from your mistakes, facing the music and self discovery. Viral has the right amount of fun, hilarious moments, feels, romance and music that a romance reader would love to read to. Loved it and would sure to look out for future books if ever in this world.
stephaniek219's review against another edition
4.0
Vaughan is the kind of rock star I love - he loves with his whole heart. I wish I could for real hear him sing, because he is just about perfect in my head. Gillian is a tough cookie. It’s a good thing Vaughan is so utterly stubborn! She’s in a bit of a tough place, growing up with and working with her bastard of a father. But realizing what’s important in life opens a whole world of possibilities.
My only complaint of the story is the rather degrading/ holier than thou image the author seems to take of Christians. I do like that one of the characters himself debunks that (“I’m a virgin, not a saint”), but Vaughan continues to talk down to them and about them in an insulting manner. I don’t think this sub plot was necessary for a great story. What does it matter if these guys are former Christian Rock or any other non-metal genre? I found it a bit insulting that it was even a plot point.
I still rate the story a 4 though, but the STORY is worth it. The characters are well developed and the chemistry between the 2 could be felt from the very beginning. I get why Gillian was wishy-washy, but kinda hated it at the same time.
My only complaint of the story is the rather degrading/ holier than thou image the author seems to take of Christians. I do like that one of the characters himself debunks that (“I’m a virgin, not a saint”), but Vaughan continues to talk down to them and about them in an insulting manner. I don’t think this sub plot was necessary for a great story. What does it matter if these guys are former Christian Rock or any other non-metal genre? I found it a bit insulting that it was even a plot point.
I still rate the story a 4 though, but the STORY is worth it. The characters are well developed and the chemistry between the 2 could be felt from the very beginning. I get why Gillian was wishy-washy, but kinda hated it at the same time.