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eriaslibrary's review
5.0
I'm already having withdrawal symptoms and I just finished it. I don't think I can put into words how much I loved this book! Nova and Parker are some of my new fave characters. I connected with them in a way I haven't with characters in a while!
“I like the idea of you in my arms as someone else touches you. Because they can touch, because I allow them to. Because even if they can touch and taste, I know you’re mine.”
This line right there. PARKER MF CALLAHAN LADIES AND GENTS!! OBSESSED WITH HIM!! Chapter 25 will be living rent free on my mind!
Now that she put herself out there how she wanted to, I could finally let everyone know that Nova Hearst was mine, and I was hers.
TEARS AND MORE TEARS after this line. I'll miss them so much but I'll be coming back to them pretty often me thinks cause they quickly became some of my fave comfort characters. Can't wait for Rae and Austin's book
“I like the idea of you in my arms as someone else touches you. Because they can touch, because I allow them to. Because even if they can touch and taste, I know you’re mine.”
This line right there. PARKER MF CALLAHAN LADIES AND GENTS!! OBSESSED WITH HIM!! Chapter 25 will be living rent free on my mind!
Now that she put herself out there how she wanted to, I could finally let everyone know that Nova Hearst was mine, and I was hers.
TEARS AND MORE TEARS after this line. I'll miss them so much but I'll be coming back to them pretty often me thinks cause they quickly became some of my fave comfort characters. Can't wait for Rae and Austin's book
elizabethsprettylittlereads's review
5.0
“It was one thing to crave a boy—it was another when that boy stood across a forbidden line with a million consequences on the other side.”
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I know I’ve said this before, but those were just practice runs for this...
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BLAME IT ON THE TEQUILA IS MY FAVORITE NOVEL BY FIONA COLE!
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No hesitation. No maybe. No tie with another. It’s hands down my favorite.
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She was unapologetic with the level of angst Nova and Parker put us through. The step-sibling forbidden feelings had my heart aching for them. The slow burn, the buildup, every stolen moment they shared was beautiful. Torturous. All consuming.
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Not only was this my favorite type of romance, but it also includes some of the best friendships. Nova’s girl gang was back with their fierce loyalty, but we also meet Parker’s band The Haunted Obsession. They added an extra spark to this story that I absolutely loved. There was never a dull moment when Ash, Oren, and Brogan were on the page.
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Also, I like to note that I may have DIED in the best way during Chapter 26! I probably should have, but I was NOT expecting that scene!
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I know I’ve said this before, but those were just practice runs for this...
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BLAME IT ON THE TEQUILA IS MY FAVORITE NOVEL BY FIONA COLE!
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No hesitation. No maybe. No tie with another. It’s hands down my favorite.
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She was unapologetic with the level of angst Nova and Parker put us through. The step-sibling forbidden feelings had my heart aching for them. The slow burn, the buildup, every stolen moment they shared was beautiful. Torturous. All consuming.
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Not only was this my favorite type of romance, but it also includes some of the best friendships. Nova’s girl gang was back with their fierce loyalty, but we also meet Parker’s band The Haunted Obsession. They added an extra spark to this story that I absolutely loved. There was never a dull moment when Ash, Oren, and Brogan were on the page.
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Also, I like to note that I may have DIED in the best way during Chapter 26! I probably should have, but I was NOT expecting that scene!
romancebookshelf's review
5.0
Overall: 4.5/5
Spice: 2.5/5
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Stepbrother, Rockstar, Second Chance, Forbidden
Stand-alone In A Character Series
Dual POV
Nova is a free spirit that loves to travel the US and never be tied down, while painting, writing freelance and documenting her travels for her million Instagram followers. She uses NYC as home based and only comes back to see her best friends in between trips. When Rae films her dancing on a live stream with a member of one of her favorite bands, it reopens a door to a past she thought she had left behind. When Parker realizes his ex step sister/ best friend/ love of his life is the one he is watching break it down on his live stream, he reaches out and this time refuses to let Nova slip through his fingers and run away again.
Honestly, this book was a lot of tropes I tend to not be as interested in, but I loved the first book in this series and would read anything Fiona Cole puts out, so I gave it a try. I am SO glad I did, because I loved this. I spent the whole day in my backyard reading.
Parker and Nova have had nothing but hurtles and miscommunications in their way to be together. The tension between them and the build up was A+ and gave me all the butterflies. This book moved between the past and present of Nova and Parker meeting, building their friendship, the big thing that tore them apart and then their story of coming back together. There is angst and pining, while quiet and free spirited Nova deals with past trauma and Parker deals with a heavy dose of guilt and longing, but it is so obvious that these two were meant to be from the beginning. This is a slow burn, and Parker is a bit of a dirty talker that helps quiet Nova open up and explore her freakier side.
The secondary characters added so much to the story. Obviously Rae and Vera are back, and I loved the addition to the boys in the band. Could definitely see future books being set up for them, so fingers crossed those are in the works, and I can’t wait to read Rae and Austin’s story!
Spice: 2.5/5
Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Stepbrother, Rockstar, Second Chance, Forbidden
Stand-alone In A Character Series
Dual POV
Nova is a free spirit that loves to travel the US and never be tied down, while painting, writing freelance and documenting her travels for her million Instagram followers. She uses NYC as home based and only comes back to see her best friends in between trips. When Rae films her dancing on a live stream with a member of one of her favorite bands, it reopens a door to a past she thought she had left behind. When Parker realizes his ex step sister/ best friend/ love of his life is the one he is watching break it down on his live stream, he reaches out and this time refuses to let Nova slip through his fingers and run away again.
Honestly, this book was a lot of tropes I tend to not be as interested in, but I loved the first book in this series and would read anything Fiona Cole puts out, so I gave it a try. I am SO glad I did, because I loved this. I spent the whole day in my backyard reading.
Parker and Nova have had nothing but hurtles and miscommunications in their way to be together. The tension between them and the build up was A+ and gave me all the butterflies. This book moved between the past and present of Nova and Parker meeting, building their friendship, the big thing that tore them apart and then their story of coming back together. There is angst and pining, while quiet and free spirited Nova deals with past trauma and Parker deals with a heavy dose of guilt and longing, but it is so obvious that these two were meant to be from the beginning. This is a slow burn, and Parker is a bit of a dirty talker that helps quiet Nova open up and explore her freakier side.
The secondary characters added so much to the story. Obviously Rae and Vera are back, and I loved the addition to the boys in the band. Could definitely see future books being set up for them, so fingers crossed those are in the works, and I can’t wait to read Rae and Austin’s story!
sarahermajesty's review
2.0
It took me a week to finish this. I just had no interest I picking it up. I found it really boring unfortunately. And Nova was incredibly annoying and I didn't like Parker by the end either.
The relationship with the band was weird to me as well, there was no explanation as to why they adored her so much. It was kind of like it was going to be RH but decided not to be in the end.
And my God how I hate the words 'folds'
The relationship with the band was weird to me as well, there was no explanation as to why they adored her so much. It was kind of like it was going to be RH but decided not to be in the end.
And my God how I hate the words 'folds'
_sylviareads_'s review
4.0
Oh yes, this book awoke my love for rockstar romances.!!!
Blame It on the Tequila wasn't what I expected! It was a brilliant page-turner. And I am very pleased that this unique a mix of tropes was done so well. I must admit that I was a little worried about that at first. Second chance, stepbrother, and a rockstar romance in one? Yeah, I just couldn't see that. But it works and I Love it.
I loved that I could see the progression of Parker and Nova’s relationship. This couple is so special and cute together I loved them so much. I am not a fan of the instant love that smacks you in the face from nowhere so to see how their love just grow throughout their journey was something I enjoyed very much. Oh, and this is a slow burn romance but once the spice began it was so hot. Omg I was melting.
Blame It on the Tequila wasn't what I expected! It was a brilliant page-turner. And I am very pleased that this unique a mix of tropes was done so well. I must admit that I was a little worried about that at first. Second chance, stepbrother, and a rockstar romance in one? Yeah, I just couldn't see that. But it works and I Love it.
I loved that I could see the progression of Parker and Nova’s relationship. This couple is so special and cute together I loved them so much. I am not a fan of the instant love that smacks you in the face from nowhere so to see how their love just grow throughout their journey was something I enjoyed very much. Oh, and this is a slow burn romance but once the spice began it was so hot. Omg I was melting.
sandizzlereads's review
5.0
Fiona Cole has written a steamy, emotional story that is going to hook you almost immediately and not let you go. This is so much more than a forbidden rock star romance. Fiona has given us characters with vulnerability and we get to watch them grow with the support of each other.
This is a steamy slow burn, but once it heats up its straight fire! Parker and Nova’s story isn’t a smooth one, but most good stories aren’t. But watching them work through the issues just makes them stronger.
This is part of a interconnected series and I can’t wait to read more!
1) Blame it on the Champagne
2) Blame it on the Tequila
3) Blame it on the Alcohol (coming soon)
This is a steamy slow burn, but once it heats up its straight fire! Parker and Nova’s story isn’t a smooth one, but most good stories aren’t. But watching them work through the issues just makes them stronger.
This is part of a interconnected series and I can’t wait to read more!
1) Blame it on the Champagne
2) Blame it on the Tequila
3) Blame it on the Alcohol (coming soon)
bandile's review
1.0
I wish I could get back the hours I wasted reading this book. Absolute waste of time. Skimmed through this book so I can read Rae's book. I wish I skipped this book.
maddyrdz13's review
3.0
I think I have come to the conclusion that I don't like rockstar romances. So therefore I am giving this three stars. I won't lie this book had its moments and the smut was amazing but idk I guess I'm not a fan. Idk if this is due to a reading slump or what but I just wasn't hooked. That being said I loved the reveal at the end. It was definitely not like anything I have read before so having that big reveal was amazing. Also I like the step-sibling trope but I just couldn't get into this book so idk.