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3.55 AVERAGE
3.55 AVERAGE
Method: paperback
Rating: 4/5 stars
H rating: 4/5 - Jonas
h rating: 4/5 - Kira
Drama: 3/5
Thoughts: Really enjoyed this!! Will continue this series.
This started really strong for me, and I like Kira and Jonas a lot. They had a nice friends to lovers thing going on, and when the book starts, Jonas is returning after five years, so a little unrequited love going on there too.
The beginning of the book goes back and forth between flashbacks of the couple's summer together five years ago and present day, and at the tail end of the flashbacks, we learn about Kira's past sexual assault in college. Unfortunately, I ended up having similar feelings to how it was handled here as I did with [b:Rookie Move|27190530|Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers, #1)|Sarina Bowen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456486844l/27190530._SY75_.jpg|47232527]. I've been trying to figure out what exactly bothers me about it, and I think it's two things. One, we don't find out about the assault until quite a few chapters in during the last flashback, and then the book goes back to current time, and Kira is no longer the woman who needs to be "healed" by Jonas. In the book world, Kira has had five years to move on and it's no longer a major part of her life, but for the reader, it's a chapter. So to go from having her being scared to have sex again and flippantly telling Jonas to their next encounter being a rougher all-over-each-other thing, it's a bit jarring and strange. My other issue is that it didn't really feel necessary for Kira's character. Besides using it as a strange catalyst to get the two together, it's essentially forgotten about for the rest of the book. It was built up as this huge important thing, and then it's never mentioned again. It kind of overshadows everything else that we learn about Kira, though, so it's hard to focus on anything else about her.
So with all of that, it was harder for me to enjoy the middle part of the book. The ending gets better, but honestly, there were a lot of more interesting things that could have been developed more that just get passed over so quickly. Like, how Kira worried about being enough for Jonas after watching his concert. I think that would have been an interesting dynamic to explore.
Overall, I never really felt like this was a very strong couple. It was weird that Jonas left for five years and was still whoring it up, and he didn't really come back to Maine with the expectation of seeing Kira. It was just coincidence that they were there at the same time. So to go from 'never expecting to see someone again' to 'I've loved you the whole time we were apart' just didn't feel that believable.
It was written well, and I loved Kira's relationship with her brother and her daughter, but as a romance, it fell pretty flat for me.
The beginning of the book goes back and forth between flashbacks of the couple's summer together five years ago and present day, and at the tail end of the flashbacks, we learn about Kira's past sexual assault in college. Unfortunately, I ended up having similar feelings to how it was handled here as I did with [b:Rookie Move|27190530|Rookie Move (Brooklyn Bruisers, #1)|Sarina Bowen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1456486844l/27190530._SY75_.jpg|47232527]. I've been trying to figure out what exactly bothers me about it, and I think it's two things. One, we don't find out about the assault until quite a few chapters in during the last flashback, and then the book goes back to current time, and Kira is no longer the woman who needs to be "healed" by Jonas. In the book world, Kira has had five years to move on and it's no longer a major part of her life, but for the reader, it's a chapter. So to go from having her being scared to have sex again and flippantly telling Jonas
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as long as he doesn't bang her head into a dumpster than the sex will be goodSo with all of that, it was harder for me to enjoy the middle part of the book. The ending gets better, but honestly, there were a lot of more interesting things that could have been developed more that just get passed over so quickly. Like, how Kira worried about being enough for Jonas after watching his concert. I think that would have been an interesting dynamic to explore.
Overall, I never really felt like this was a very strong couple. It was weird that Jonas left for five years and was still whoring it up, and he didn't really come back to Maine with the expectation of seeing Kira. It was just coincidence that they were there at the same time. So to go from 'never expecting to see someone again' to 'I've loved you the whole time we were apart' just didn't feel that believable.
It was written well, and I loved Kira's relationship with her brother and her daughter, but as a romance, it fell pretty flat for me.
I devoured this one. Feeling the connection from the beginning. And getting a taste of the other players in the game leading us through the awesomeness that is Hush Note Series. I was SO excited to see this one on my kindle. Rockstar (check), Manwhore (check), brought down by his true love (CHECK CHECK) The instant bond to this story had me flying through the pages. Losing myself in the story, finding myself at the end with a smile on my face and excited to read the next rocker coming. Thank you ladies. You have a super fan!! xo
I really enjoyed this book. I had never read Sarina Bowen before but I wanted read the entire series. So glad I did. Loved the setting of the book. Loved Adam and Kira’s grumpy Dad. Mrs. Weitzle. Then of course Kira and Jonas. Loved their nights at the store. The meals she would make him. Then the journey to get where they are. Vivi was a hoot. Laughed out loud at several of her interactions with Jonas. I didn’t however care for the small part about Adam’s rendezvous‘s. But overall great book!!
Rating~ 3.5 - 3.75 stars
Hush Note series is about different members of the band and their love stories written by three different authors. Sarina Bowen brings us with a second chance romance with surprise baby to a rock star in Lies and Lullabies (book 1).
Jonas and Kira met 5 years ago, became friends and Jonas’s time spend at Nest Lake to relax and regroup leads to writing the bands best album. Jonas was really happy during that time, falling in love for the first time can do that for you…but Jonas has to go back to his world world fame and fortune however Kira and Jonas spend their last night together, leaving Kira with an unexpected surprise behind.
I really liked Jonas, yes he’s a rock star but he’s sweet and I loved him with Kira. His thinking that he’s not good enough for her. He was a great Hero and father.
At the time Kira meets Jonas, she had been through a lot. So trusting someone again and falling for someone to only find out that they were lies is horrible. And then to be pregnant as well, it pretty tough but she was great. She’s a lovely mother and her daughter Vivi was adorable.
Jonas and Kira as I said I loved him with her. They were great. Misunderstanding aside, they really did fall in love with each other and never got over it. So it’s more of the other issues that make things difficult for them. They were sweet together and had great chemistry.
I loved Kira’s brother and the bands tour manager. Ahhh wish we had gotten more of them !!! Seriously they were both such good friends/siblings to the couple and their interactions with each other were cute. I will definitely not be averse if we they can get their own story!! Maybe even just a novella.
Sarina Bowen made the other band members interesting enough for me to read their stories as well. She gave us glimpses into their turmoil and band's history so I'm looking forward to reading those stories as well.
Quibbles: I just wanted a lot more depth in certain places, we are given glimpses of things or told of certain events that I wish were given more time and pages to explore. It would have definitely given more depth to the characters and the story.
Overall, I quite liked this! Not a surprise. It's has some angst, plus the whole friends to lovers second chance romance trope. Sarina Bowen writing is just very easy to get lost into and Lies and lullabies is not different in that regard. Her characters are just so darn likeable and easy to root for. Can’t wait for what she has in store next.
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Hush Note series is about different members of the band and their love stories written by three different authors. Sarina Bowen brings us with a second chance romance with surprise baby to a rock star in Lies and Lullabies (book 1).
Jonas and Kira met 5 years ago, became friends and Jonas’s time spend at Nest Lake to relax and regroup leads to writing the bands best album. Jonas was really happy during that time, falling in love for the first time can do that for you…but Jonas has to go back to his world world fame and fortune however Kira and Jonas spend their last night together, leaving Kira with an unexpected surprise behind.
I really liked Jonas, yes he’s a rock star but he’s sweet and I loved him with Kira. His thinking that he’s not good enough for her. He was a great Hero and father.
At the time Kira meets Jonas, she had been through a lot. So trusting someone again and falling for someone to only find out that they were lies is horrible. And then to be pregnant as well, it pretty tough but she was great. She’s a lovely mother and her daughter Vivi was adorable.
Jonas and Kira as I said I loved him with her. They were great. Misunderstanding aside, they really did fall in love with each other and never got over it. So it’s more of the other issues that make things difficult for them. They were sweet together and had great chemistry.
I loved Kira’s brother and the bands tour manager. Ahhh wish we had gotten more of them !!! Seriously they were both such good friends/siblings to the couple and their interactions with each other were cute. I will definitely not be averse if we they can get their own story!! Maybe even just a novella.
Sarina Bowen made the other band members interesting enough for me to read their stories as well. She gave us glimpses into their turmoil and band's history so I'm looking forward to reading those stories as well.
Quibbles: I just wanted a lot more depth in certain places, we are given glimpses of things or told of certain events that I wish were given more time and pages to explore. It would have definitely given more depth to the characters and the story.
Overall, I quite liked this! Not a surprise. It's has some angst, plus the whole friends to lovers second chance romance trope. Sarina Bowen writing is just very easy to get lost into and Lies and lullabies is not different in that regard. Her characters are just so darn likeable and easy to root for. Can’t wait for what she has in store next.
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ARC was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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Lead guitarist for a famous band returns to a small town he visited 5 yrs ago where he fell in love with a local. He returns to find her with a child. The first in a series where each book is written by a different author.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rock star romance is often known for its high levels of angst and drama. I found that wasn't the case with Lies & Lullabies, book one in the Hush Note series. For a second-chance, secret baby romance, I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of unnecessary drama. Kira and Jonas have enough trauma in their pasts, its nice that they aren't wittingly causing more trouble for each other.
I enjoyed this story, but the ending seemed a bit sudden to me. I wasn't tracking how much time was left in the book and was surprised when the epilogue started. That said, it's the same high-quality story fans have come to expect from author Sarina Bowen.
My enjoyment of Lies & Lullabies was definitely enhanced be the narration. This is the first audiobook I've listened to where the narrator (Tim Paige) sang to me. I thought I might take a page out of a historical romance and swoon. I'm eager to see how audiobooks continue to evolve.
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I enjoyed this story, but the ending seemed a bit sudden to me. I wasn't tracking how much time was left in the book and was surprised when the epilogue started. That said, it's the same high-quality story fans have come to expect from author Sarina Bowen.
My enjoyment of Lies & Lullabies was definitely enhanced be the narration. This is the first audiobook I've listened to where the narrator (Tim Paige) sang to me. I thought I might take a page out of a historical romance and swoon. I'm eager to see how audiobooks continue to evolve.
For more reviews visit https://kindledsouls.wixsite.com/bookblog
I listened to this on audio and absolutely loved the song/singer they used to bring this story to life. The story wasn’t what I expected from Sarina Bowen. It was predictable and boring in places. In the end I loved the story and how it out!