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heidiloulou's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
klaragon73's review
3.0
One fit the Girls!
I enjoyed this book and is characters. Jamison was you average girl, talented, pretty, and hung up on her brother's best friend. Ryder was not your average man. He was a rock god with all the damage that details. They suited each other nicely.
My main problem with this book was the first few chapters. The author appeared to be attempting to change up her sentence structure which caused it to feel disjointed. After several chapters, it all another out into the the out novel I expect from this author.
I enjoyed this book and is characters. Jamison was you average girl, talented, pretty, and hung up on her brother's best friend. Ryder was not your average man. He was a rock god with all the damage that details. They suited each other nicely.
My main problem with this book was the first few chapters. The author appeared to be attempting to change up her sentence structure which caused it to feel disjointed. After several chapters, it all another out into the the out novel I expect from this author.
caseroo7's review against another edition
5.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
I really liked this book. At first what drew me in was the best friend's little sister trope and the fact that he is a rock star. How can you go wrong with either of those? But what kept me reading were the fabulous characters, and the great writing. Tracy Wolff has done a great job of taking a familiar trope and turning it into something unique. I really loved both Ryder and Jamison as well as the secondary characters. I found myself invested in all of them and not just the hero and heroine. I cannot wait to read more from Tracy Wolff, and I really hope that each of these guys get their own story!
Jamison Matthews has wanted Ryder Montgomery forever. He is the lead singer of her brother's band Shaken Dirty and now that they are famous he has more girls after him than ever before. But even if that wasn't the case, her brother would never allow anything to happen and she doesn't want to be just another notch on his bedpost. After losing her job, her car and her boyfriend, Jamison decides to go on tour with the band while they finish their tour. The more time that they spend together, the more their attraction and feelings grow. But after Jamison's brother Jared catches them making out, he tells Ryder to stay away from her. Ryder and Jamison refuse to fight what is going on between them and begin a casual fling together while vowing to keep it a secret from everyone. However things quickly begin to feel less casual and start to become much more serious than either of them intended. With everything standing in their way, is it possible that they could turn their fling into a real relationship?
I loved Ryder. He was sexy and sweet while being a little damaged. He feels as though he isn't good enough and tries to keep himself from letting anyone in after what happened with his last girlfriend. Even though he knows that Jared doesn't want him with Jamison, he knows that he cannot stay away from her. I loved that he went after her and didn't let anything stop him from being with her. I also really liked how he thought that she was so beautiful despite the fact that she wasn't a super skinny beautiful model type. It was nice to see a hero really fall for someone based on who they were and not just what because of how they looked. I really liked Jamison. She was sweet and caring and determined to do things without the help of her famous brother and friends. I loved that she was a normal girl. She was just very genuine and seemed like she could literally be the girl next door. Jamison and Ryder had a ton of chemistry and they were extremely hot together. I loved their sexy scenes together, but I also really loved how sweet they were together. These two had a connection that was clear to see from the start, but I thought it was great how much closer they got as the book went on. Despite all the obstacles in the way these two were absolutely perfect for each other even if it took them awhile to see that.
Overall, I really liked this book. The characters were interesting and deep, and very likable flaws and all. I found myself becoming very invested in all of them and not just Ryder and Jamison. I really want to get to know the rest of the guys better and I hope that we get all of their stories as well. Ryder and Jamison were very easy to fall in love with and I loved watching them as they fell in love with each other and got to their HEA. I also really enjoyed Jamison and her interactions with the guys. I loved that she was really a part of the group and all the guys really cared about her and vice versa. Tracy Wolff is an author that I hadn't previously read before, but after reading Crash Into Me I will definitely be looking for more of her books in the future. I loved her writing style and her characters and this book kept me so interested that I couldn't put it down until I had finished it in one sitting. This book has everything that I look for in a great romance story and I really think that it is a must read. I highly recommend that you pick this one up, especially if you love a great rock star story!
**ARC provided by Publisher**
I really liked this book. At first what drew me in was the best friend's little sister trope and the fact that he is a rock star. How can you go wrong with either of those? But what kept me reading were the fabulous characters, and the great writing. Tracy Wolff has done a great job of taking a familiar trope and turning it into something unique. I really loved both Ryder and Jamison as well as the secondary characters. I found myself invested in all of them and not just the hero and heroine. I cannot wait to read more from Tracy Wolff, and I really hope that each of these guys get their own story!
Jamison Matthews has wanted Ryder Montgomery forever. He is the lead singer of her brother's band Shaken Dirty and now that they are famous he has more girls after him than ever before. But even if that wasn't the case, her brother would never allow anything to happen and she doesn't want to be just another notch on his bedpost. After losing her job, her car and her boyfriend, Jamison decides to go on tour with the band while they finish their tour. The more time that they spend together, the more their attraction and feelings grow. But after Jamison's brother Jared catches them making out, he tells Ryder to stay away from her. Ryder and Jamison refuse to fight what is going on between them and begin a casual fling together while vowing to keep it a secret from everyone. However things quickly begin to feel less casual and start to become much more serious than either of them intended. With everything standing in their way, is it possible that they could turn their fling into a real relationship?
I loved Ryder. He was sexy and sweet while being a little damaged. He feels as though he isn't good enough and tries to keep himself from letting anyone in after what happened with his last girlfriend. Even though he knows that Jared doesn't want him with Jamison, he knows that he cannot stay away from her. I loved that he went after her and didn't let anything stop him from being with her. I also really liked how he thought that she was so beautiful despite the fact that she wasn't a super skinny beautiful model type. It was nice to see a hero really fall for someone based on who they were and not just what because of how they looked. I really liked Jamison. She was sweet and caring and determined to do things without the help of her famous brother and friends. I loved that she was a normal girl. She was just very genuine and seemed like she could literally be the girl next door. Jamison and Ryder had a ton of chemistry and they were extremely hot together. I loved their sexy scenes together, but I also really loved how sweet they were together. These two had a connection that was clear to see from the start, but I thought it was great how much closer they got as the book went on. Despite all the obstacles in the way these two were absolutely perfect for each other even if it took them awhile to see that.
Overall, I really liked this book. The characters were interesting and deep, and very likable flaws and all. I found myself becoming very invested in all of them and not just Ryder and Jamison. I really want to get to know the rest of the guys better and I hope that we get all of their stories as well. Ryder and Jamison were very easy to fall in love with and I loved watching them as they fell in love with each other and got to their HEA. I also really enjoyed Jamison and her interactions with the guys. I loved that she was really a part of the group and all the guys really cared about her and vice versa. Tracy Wolff is an author that I hadn't previously read before, but after reading Crash Into Me I will definitely be looking for more of her books in the future. I loved her writing style and her characters and this book kept me so interested that I couldn't put it down until I had finished it in one sitting. This book has everything that I look for in a great romance story and I really think that it is a must read. I highly recommend that you pick this one up, especially if you love a great rock star story!
**ARC provided by Publisher**
mistwithanie's review against another edition
3.0
Courtesy of Happy Endings Reviews
Rock Stars. Best Friends. Little Sister.
He also backed off so quickly she knew that damn pact had struck again. Back in high school she’d figured out pretty quickly that there was an unspoken agreement among most rock gods – thou sister shall be off limits, whether she wants to be or not.
Jamison's big brother Jared, is in a band-Shaken Dirty-has been since she was a little girl. Now years later they are the sexy, most delicious Rock Stars. And now Jamison wants what she has always dreamt about, Ryder. Lead singer and big brothers best friend.
It didn't matter that there was no sign of recognition in his eyes, no knowledge that the woman he was looking as like that was actually her. Jamison. For one moment he wanted her the way she’d always wanted him.
It was more than enough.
...
He hadn't recognized her from the stage, hadn't know he’d been lusting after Jared’s little sister – and one of his closest friends. And now that he did, he didn't know what the hell to do with all the thoughts-the needs-that were still clawing at him from the inside.
Ryder and Jamison have some heavy chemistry. You could say it has been building since their preteens but it is hard to pinpoint actually where a teenage crush turns into irrevocable love but it happens in the pages of this wickedly good book. The perfect love story is best friend falling in love with the little sister or with this book little sister falling in love with big brothers best friend.
He was playing with fire. He knew he was. Just like he knew he was going to get burned – this was Jared’s sister, after all.
The only obstacles standing in Jamison's way are Jared, being the overprotected big brother and Ryder who cannot get passed that she is and will always be his best friends little sister but also one of his closet friends as well. Should not be too hard for her, especially since everything has crumbed around her and she has nothing else to loose.
“Jamison is a good girl most of the time. A rule follower who does what she’s told. But lately-in case you haven’t noticed-she’s been breaking rules left and right.” –Wyatt.
Now lets talk sexy covers because this one is in my top five for this year. Just *sigh* yummy. And I love the heroin's name. Jamison, with a twist of spelling, fits like the liquor. It looks placid and you believe you can handle more than a sip. But just because it has flavors of honey and spice does not mean it will not burn if you take on too much before you are ready.
Which makes Ryder perfect for her because he learns how to handle his feelings but also how to handle Jamison, not as his best friends little sister but as a women he desires.
She was one of his closest friends in the world, not to mention his best friend’s baby sister, and he had no business noticing how lush her breasts were. How curvy her ass was. How long her legs ere. He’d know her since she wore pigtails and played with Barbies. Thinking about how much he liked the way she looked was sick. Twisted.
I cannot say enough good things about this book and I cannot wait for the remaining four. This first book sets the theme and gives us a great start on the other remaining band members: Quinn, Wyatt, Jared, and Drew. Rock Star themed books are starting to become a new trend but Tracy Wolff has hit the spot with sex, rock and roll, and falling in love.
This is book one of five, Shaken Dirty Series
Crash into Me, Oct 14, 2013
Wicked Games, January 2014
Come Undone - April 2014
Justify My Love - TBA
Need You Tonight - TBA
Rock Stars. Best Friends. Little Sister.
He also backed off so quickly she knew that damn pact had struck again. Back in high school she’d figured out pretty quickly that there was an unspoken agreement among most rock gods – thou sister shall be off limits, whether she wants to be or not.
Jamison's big brother Jared, is in a band-Shaken Dirty-has been since she was a little girl. Now years later they are the sexy, most delicious Rock Stars. And now Jamison wants what she has always dreamt about, Ryder. Lead singer and big brothers best friend.
It didn't matter that there was no sign of recognition in his eyes, no knowledge that the woman he was looking as like that was actually her. Jamison. For one moment he wanted her the way she’d always wanted him.
It was more than enough.
...
He hadn't recognized her from the stage, hadn't know he’d been lusting after Jared’s little sister – and one of his closest friends. And now that he did, he didn't know what the hell to do with all the thoughts-the needs-that were still clawing at him from the inside.
Ryder and Jamison have some heavy chemistry. You could say it has been building since their preteens but it is hard to pinpoint actually where a teenage crush turns into irrevocable love but it happens in the pages of this wickedly good book. The perfect love story is best friend falling in love with the little sister or with this book little sister falling in love with big brothers best friend.
He was playing with fire. He knew he was. Just like he knew he was going to get burned – this was Jared’s sister, after all.
The only obstacles standing in Jamison's way are Jared, being the overprotected big brother and Ryder who cannot get passed that she is and will always be his best friends little sister but also one of his closet friends as well. Should not be too hard for her, especially since everything has crumbed around her and she has nothing else to loose.
“Jamison is a good girl most of the time. A rule follower who does what she’s told. But lately-in case you haven’t noticed-she’s been breaking rules left and right.” –Wyatt.
Now lets talk sexy covers because this one is in my top five for this year. Just *sigh* yummy. And I love the heroin's name. Jamison, with a twist of spelling, fits like the liquor. It looks placid and you believe you can handle more than a sip. But just because it has flavors of honey and spice does not mean it will not burn if you take on too much before you are ready.
Which makes Ryder perfect for her because he learns how to handle his feelings but also how to handle Jamison, not as his best friends little sister but as a women he desires.
She was one of his closest friends in the world, not to mention his best friend’s baby sister, and he had no business noticing how lush her breasts were. How curvy her ass was. How long her legs ere. He’d know her since she wore pigtails and played with Barbies. Thinking about how much he liked the way she looked was sick. Twisted.
I cannot say enough good things about this book and I cannot wait for the remaining four. This first book sets the theme and gives us a great start on the other remaining band members: Quinn, Wyatt, Jared, and Drew. Rock Star themed books are starting to become a new trend but Tracy Wolff has hit the spot with sex, rock and roll, and falling in love.
This is book one of five, Shaken Dirty Series
Crash into Me, Oct 14, 2013
Wicked Games, January 2014
Come Undone - April 2014
Justify My Love - TBA
Need You Tonight - TBA
jeannethinks's review against another edition
4.0
There is just something about reading about the Rock Stars, I know it's a cliche, but obviously it's for a reason. Crash into Me the first book in the Shaken Dirty series. Shaken Dirty, the band in which Ryder is the lead singer. Ryder is our woefully damaged not-to-be fixed by his best friend Jared little sister Jamison. And Jamison is having the worst week of her life, until her brother makes a deal with her. Of course we know the angst will ensue and I am so looking forward to seeing how the rest of the band "makes out". If you enjoyed Olivia Cunnings Sinners on Tour you NEED to read Shaken Dirty series. And if you haven't read Olivia's books you should add them to your TBR.
gayle78's review against another edition
3.0
I did like this book - but was a little annoyed with how it just ended. The big ass kissing scene happens and then it just ends - where is the wrap-up? It was kind of disappointing.
shannon_cocktailsandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this story. The boys of Shaken Dirty have some serious emotional issues, but they are a group of guys that I loved. Ryder's story gives us a great introduction to the band and takes us in a very emotional journey.
Ryder is very complex and has his own set of pretty messed up demons, so that results in a very complex relationship with his best friend's little sister, Jamison. These two will have you reaching for a Kleenex to dab away the tears.
Ryder is very complex and has his own set of pretty messed up demons, so that results in a very complex relationship with his best friend's little sister, Jamison. These two will have you reaching for a Kleenex to dab away the tears.
hannas_heas47's review
4.0
I liked it! Love rock n roll band stories! My third read by this author and she still doesn't disappoint!
jlove731's review
4.0
Sex, drugs, hotness, romance, and rock and roll... Check! Brazen books never do me wrong and Crash Into Me gave me my sexy and dark fill that I love with music thrown in too, total win!
Jamison has literally been kicked to the curb in every aspect of her life, boyfriend, job, car... And I have to commend her for not giving up. She not only tried to get everything back together for herself, but lets herself accept help and that just proves that she's a strong person. I loved the cooking aspect and the fact that this girl isn't perfect and has lovely curves! Then there's the boy she's been in love with practically her whole life, Ryder Matthews. Ryder is the lead singer of her brother's band and is sexy, tatted, and has demons in his eyes. I loved watching Jamison open Ryder up. By the end, he was stealing my heart too.
Overall another fantastically sexy romance that I whipped through fast. I loved the music aspect. I loved Jared and Wyatt. I loved the dark moments and the sexy ones. And, I loved Jamison and Ryder. Total win of a book!
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Jamison has literally been kicked to the curb in every aspect of her life, boyfriend, job, car... And I have to commend her for not giving up. She not only tried to get everything back together for herself, but lets herself accept help and that just proves that she's a strong person. I loved the cooking aspect and the fact that this girl isn't perfect and has lovely curves! Then there's the boy she's been in love with practically her whole life, Ryder Matthews. Ryder is the lead singer of her brother's band and is sexy, tatted, and has demons in his eyes. I loved watching Jamison open Ryder up. By the end, he was stealing my heart too.
Overall another fantastically sexy romance that I whipped through fast. I loved the music aspect. I loved Jared and Wyatt. I loved the dark moments and the sexy ones. And, I loved Jamison and Ryder. Total win of a book!
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