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Idol
by Kristen Callihan
Killian (27) & Libby. Book 1 of a series but can be read as standalone. Dual POV. It has a HEA and an epilogue.
Killian is part of a world famous rock band and the band has hit a bit of a low point in terms of emotional well-being. Killian is suffering some guilt and anger as it relates to his closest friend and he’s not mentally or emotionally in a good place when he meets Libby. He has lost his desire to sing, write and perform music.
Libby is stuck in a boring life, has isolated herself and she hasn’t been willing to try to break out of her humdrum world. She describes herself as prickly, private, and plain and a fairly boring woman who pretty much hides in her house. Her parents were both musicians and Libby, writes, plays and sings but her parents discouraged her from ever pursuing a life in the music industry.
These two definitely need each other to help mend the broken parts of their lives. As they form a friendship, their best qualities begin to shine. Killian is vibrant and definitely has the “IT” factor. He’s a talented musician and Libby is able to make him fall in love with music again. He’s kind, he’s smokin’ hot, and he definitely has the moves in the bedroom. On the flip side, Killian shakes up Libby’s life and a spark is ignited in her. His belief in her talent gives her confidence and a willingness to step outside her comfort zone. She begins to see who she really is and what she is meant to do with her life.
These two have a great journey. There is not a lot of angst, no cheating or OW/OM drama. They keep secrets from the band and the world, but not from each other. The secondary characters add depth and are necessary to the story. The story flows well. I didn’t skip at all and was completely engaged throughout the whole story (358 pages and I read it in almost a day). Overall, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend.
Quotes:
"I don’t think there’s a person on Earth capable of resisting the man. Killian is a peacock in a world of sparrows.”
“You can be anything you want. It’s whether you’re happy that’s the question.”
“I will never laugh at you,” he promises fiercely. “Ever. I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.”
“You are the best part of my day, Killian.”
“The worst thing you can do in life is ignore an opportunity out of fear.”
“We’re not who we were. We’re better. Evolution, Jax. Not regression.”
“You’re my reason, the answer to all questions.”
Killian is part of a world famous rock band and the band has hit a bit of a low point in terms of emotional well-being. Killian is suffering some guilt and anger as it relates to his closest friend and he’s not mentally or emotionally in a good place when he meets Libby. He has lost his desire to sing, write and perform music.
Libby is stuck in a boring life, has isolated herself and she hasn’t been willing to try to break out of her humdrum world. She describes herself as prickly, private, and plain and a fairly boring woman who pretty much hides in her house. Her parents were both musicians and Libby, writes, plays and sings but her parents discouraged her from ever pursuing a life in the music industry.
These two definitely need each other to help mend the broken parts of their lives. As they form a friendship, their best qualities begin to shine. Killian is vibrant and definitely has the “IT” factor. He’s a talented musician and Libby is able to make him fall in love with music again. He’s kind, he’s smokin’ hot, and he definitely has the moves in the bedroom. On the flip side, Killian shakes up Libby’s life and a spark is ignited in her. His belief in her talent gives her confidence and a willingness to step outside her comfort zone. She begins to see who she really is and what she is meant to do with her life.
These two have a great journey. There is not a lot of angst, no cheating or OW/OM drama. They keep secrets from the band and the world, but not from each other. The secondary characters add depth and are necessary to the story. The story flows well. I didn’t skip at all and was completely engaged throughout the whole story (358 pages and I read it in almost a day). Overall, I really enjoyed the book and would recommend.
Quotes:
"I don’t think there’s a person on Earth capable of resisting the man. Killian is a peacock in a world of sparrows.”
“You can be anything you want. It’s whether you’re happy that’s the question.”
“I will never laugh at you,” he promises fiercely. “Ever. I’m your safe place, Libby. You’ve got to know that.”
“You are the best part of my day, Killian.”
“The worst thing you can do in life is ignore an opportunity out of fear.”
“We’re not who we were. We’re better. Evolution, Jax. Not regression.”
“You’re my reason, the answer to all questions.”