kgagnon3 's review for:

sweet surrender by K. Bromberg

5.0

challenging emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I absolutely loved everything about this amazing story! I was completely captivated from word one of Jase and  Hendrix's funny, poignant, and passionate story. Jase is the legendary drummer for the famous rock band, Bent. When his wild antics put their world tour in jeopardy, he needs a PR makeover. They decide that if he marries and settles down, they can salvage the tour. He is at a coffee shop, Jase over hears a heartbreaking phone call, and is immediately enamored by the sweet, wholesome woman before him. Hendrix owns a bakery and is struggling after her ex emptied her accounts. Jase offers to help her with her bakery if she will help him rehab his image by marrying him for a short time. Hendrix finally agrees but wasn't prepared for what it means to be attached to the world famous drummer. As Jase helps her navigate the chaos, they are surprised by how much fun they have together. As they spend time together, they see a different side to each other, and even tho the rules state clearly not to get involved with each other, the heart wants what it wants. But what happens when the contract has an end date, will they be able to let each other go, breaking both their hearts? I fell so completely in love with Jase and Hendrix and their moving and fiery love story. They were total opposites with Jase having that charm and smolder that made him popular and Hendrix being a sweet, shy rule follower.  Jase didn't let many see his thoughtful and loyal side, and my heart broke for his past and his fear of abandonment. I loved how Hendrix grounded him and helped him learn how to trust and feel worthy of love. Hendrix was sweet, and kind, and I loved how Jase helped her find her confidence and her inner siren. I really just devoured this story, it was so addicting. It was so easy to fall for these characters and their lives with all it's complications, joy, heartbreak, and passion. I loved all the authentic emotions Bromberg makes me feel and the epilogue was so absolutely perfect I didn't want it to end!