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Renegade Saints #1
Picture Perfect
Flynn Rand spent the last decade as the lead singer of one of the world’s most famous bands. Although he's got a reputation as a player, he’s decided that it’s time to find something real.
One look at a photo of Tessa Hamilton had him hooked.
Tessa’s teenage celebrity crush was Flynn Rand. Now he was offering her the professional opportunity of a lifetime, a job as the official photographer for the Renegade Saints farewell tour. Assuring herself that her teenage attraction to Flynn wouldn’t hold up when she met him in person, Tessa took the job.
The chemistry between them is immediate and powerful, but Tessa is hesitant to explore their connection.
Flynn has no intention of giving up, and he intends to prove to her that they are meant to be together.
Can Flynn convince Tessa that their attraction to each other is the real thing?
One look at a photo of Tessa Hamilton had him hooked.
Tessa’s teenage celebrity crush was Flynn Rand. Now he was offering her the professional opportunity of a lifetime, a job as the official photographer for the Renegade Saints farewell tour. Assuring herself that her teenage attraction to Flynn wouldn’t hold up when she met him in person, Tessa took the job.
The chemistry between them is immediate and powerful, but Tessa is hesitant to explore their connection.
Flynn has no intention of giving up, and he intends to prove to her that they are meant to be together.
Can Flynn convince Tessa that their attraction to each other is the real thing?
234 pages, ebook
First published March 10, 2013
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Ella Fox
56 books5,388 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author Ella Fox has learned a bunch of stuff along the way but the most important of all those things is that anything is possible when you try. In 2012 she took a big leap of faith and published her first book, Broken Hart. Once that happened, her entire life changed.
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Ella's favorite things are music, movies, traveling, and, of course, reading. This isn't a surprise considering the fact that her mom is USA Today Bestselling Author Suzanne Halliday.
Stay up to date with Ella by LIKING her on Facebook- she gives a ton of stuff away that you won't want to miss!
Facebook Page:
Facebook /EllaFoxAuthor
or join her Facebook Group for sneak peeks, teasers and excerpts of upcoming books,
Fox's Fanatics:
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Website: www.authorellafox.com
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April 9, 2013
1--WTF--Star!
Disclaimer: I did not finish this book. But despite that fact (or maybe because of that fact) I feel like I owe it to my fellow readers to explain why. This book had so many 4 and 5 star reviews, I had to be reading a different book.
Let me start by saying, I have not read any other books by Ella Fox--nor will I ever.
This book was full of one big WTF moment after another. Let's begin shall we...
WTF Moment #1--The Prologue--Our "hero" Flynn SEES our "heroine" Tessa for the first time on the front row of one of his concerts. And I quote--"Something about her, I can't even explain what, had me sick to my stomach even thinking about letting her down. She deserved better than whatever pathetic version of myself I had become." Huh? You haven't even met???
WTF Moment #2--The overuse of the word genuflecting--WTF is genuflecting? Anyone? Anyone? Can anyone honestly say they have EVER used that word in a conversation? Anyone? K, no...I didn't think so.
WTF Moment #3--Insta-Love--This was the worst case of insta-love I have ever read. Can you believe they both loved (1) The Big Lebowski (2) Cherry Pepsi (but don't tell anyone) (3) Hoarders AND (4) Kick Boxing?
WTF Moment #4--"When my gaze dropped to his slacks, I almost cried out in shock. He was very turned on, and right then I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the bulge I coveted when I was younger was all Flynn, no rolled up tube socks involved."--Enough said...I don't think I need to even further explain this one.
WTF Moment #5--the Sex--I told myself I would keep reading until the first sex scene. I mean if anything can save a book it's sex right? Nope!
"I could feel my sex weeping onto the tip of his cock, and I keened."--Does anyone else's sex weep? What does that even mean?? And what the eff is keened??
"I was having a completely new relationship with my pussy, and it was fantastic."--Huh?
"You're unmanning me. I can't hold on Tessa."--I'm not sure this is something to be proud of.....
WTF? WTF? Who says that? NO ONE! I'm embarassed for them.
This brings us to the 55% mark. And I just couldn't take it anymore. This was the end of the road for me....
Disclaimer: I did not finish this book. But despite that fact (or maybe because of that fact) I feel like I owe it to my fellow readers to explain why. This book had so many 4 and 5 star reviews, I had to be reading a different book.
Let me start by saying, I have not read any other books by Ella Fox--nor will I ever.
This book was full of one big WTF moment after another. Let's begin shall we...
WTF Moment #1--The Prologue--Our "hero" Flynn SEES our "heroine" Tessa for the first time on the front row of one of his concerts. And I quote--"Something about her, I can't even explain what, had me sick to my stomach even thinking about letting her down. She deserved better than whatever pathetic version of myself I had become." Huh? You haven't even met???
WTF Moment #2--The overuse of the word genuflecting--WTF is genuflecting? Anyone? Anyone? Can anyone honestly say they have EVER used that word in a conversation? Anyone? K, no...I didn't think so.
WTF Moment #3--Insta-Love--This was the worst case of insta-love I have ever read. Can you believe they both loved (1) The Big Lebowski (2) Cherry Pepsi (but don't tell anyone) (3) Hoarders AND (4) Kick Boxing?
WTF Moment #4--"When my gaze dropped to his slacks, I almost cried out in shock. He was very turned on, and right then I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that the bulge I coveted when I was younger was all Flynn, no rolled up tube socks involved."--Enough said...I don't think I need to even further explain this one.
WTF Moment #5--the Sex--I told myself I would keep reading until the first sex scene. I mean if anything can save a book it's sex right? Nope!
"I could feel my sex weeping onto the tip of his cock, and I keened."--Does anyone else's sex weep? What does that even mean?? And what the eff is keened??
"I was having a completely new relationship with my pussy, and it was fantastic."--Huh?
"You're unmanning me. I can't hold on Tessa."--I'm not sure this is something to be proud of.....
WTF? WTF? Who says that? NO ONE! I'm embarassed for them.
This brings us to the 55% mark. And I just couldn't take it anymore. This was the end of the road for me....
March 21, 2013
5 PANTY MELTING OVARIES COMBUSTING STARS
Holy hell ya'll .. I did not think it was possible for Ella to go any hotter than she did with the Hart series... WRONG!! The Chemistry between Tess and Flynn was just crazy.. I'm surprised Tessa did'nt get knocked up just from standing next to Flynn and the monster he's got in his pants. Flynn is packing ladies.. and I don't mean a pack of gum. This man's monster might need it's own zip code!
He and Tessa put it to good use too.. they even broke a bed. Granted it was a cheap motel bed, buy hey.. it was pretty awesome. Now.. this book was not some epic love story full of meaning and soul searching and lessons learned bla bla bla.. this was a fun story.. this was a sexy, sheet burning, hunk of love burn you up story. I don't feel like a book has to have a deep emotional feelings for be a tear jerker to get 5 stars from me. It has to be something that I did'nt want to put down. Something that keeps me flipping my Kindle pages and makes me happy to be reading it. Tessa and Flynn were soul mates and meant to be together and I really enjoyed watching them come together and loved the Hart family being a part of it. You dont have to read the Hart Family Series to enjoy this book but I definiltly recommend it if you've not tried it out. The family is mentioned alot in this book and the following books in this series will build around the family I think. I LOVE how Ella has two series that are tied together like this. She's awesome. She's definitly one of my "Buy now ask questions later" authors. She's fun to read, gives my mind a nice escape to some serious hot lovin! Check it out!! You won't be sorry!
Bravo Ella!!!
Holy hell ya'll .. I did not think it was possible for Ella to go any hotter than she did with the Hart series... WRONG!! The Chemistry between Tess and Flynn was just crazy.. I'm surprised Tessa did'nt get knocked up just from standing next to Flynn and the monster he's got in his pants. Flynn is packing ladies.. and I don't mean a pack of gum. This man's monster might need it's own zip code!
He and Tessa put it to good use too.. they even broke a bed. Granted it was a cheap motel bed, buy hey.. it was pretty awesome. Now.. this book was not some epic love story full of meaning and soul searching and lessons learned bla bla bla.. this was a fun story.. this was a sexy, sheet burning, hunk of love burn you up story. I don't feel like a book has to have a deep emotional feelings for be a tear jerker to get 5 stars from me. It has to be something that I did'nt want to put down. Something that keeps me flipping my Kindle pages and makes me happy to be reading it. Tessa and Flynn were soul mates and meant to be together and I really enjoyed watching them come together and loved the Hart family being a part of it. You dont have to read the Hart Family Series to enjoy this book but I definiltly recommend it if you've not tried it out. The family is mentioned alot in this book and the following books in this series will build around the family I think. I LOVE how Ella has two series that are tied together like this. She's awesome. She's definitly one of my "Buy now ask questions later" authors. She's fun to read, gives my mind a nice escape to some serious hot lovin! Check it out!! You won't be sorry!
Bravo Ella!!!
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Stand-alone book 1.
BLURB:
Flynn Rand spent the last decade as the lead singer of one of the world’s most famous bands. Although he's got a reputation as a player, he’s decided that it’s time to find something real.
One look at a photo of Tessa Hamilton had him hooked.
Tessa’s teenage celebrity crush was Flynn Rand. Now he was offering her the professional opportunity of a lifetime, a job as the official photographer for the Renegade Saints farewell tour. Assuring herself that her teenage attraction to Flynn wouldn’t hold up when she met him in person, Tessa took the job.
The chemistry between them is immediate and powerful, but Tessa is hesitant to explore their connection.
Flynn has no intention of giving up, and he intends to prove to her that they are meant to be together.
Can Flynn convince Tessa that their attraction to each other is the real thing?
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July 23, 2016
This story didn’t work for me at all. So why did I keep reading it? I guess I was hoping things would get better. Honestly, they never did.
This is a love story and it does have an hea along with many sex scenes. Truthfully, the dialogue was a bit cheesy no scratch that very cheesy. The story was completely predictable but I read on, so shame on me.
”Your unmanning me. I can’t hold on Tess.”~Flynn
”I was having a completely new relationship with my pussy, and it was fantastic.”~Tessa
I will say that there was one scene out of the story that I did like…breaking the bed with the manager visit. I found that funny and definitely original.
Flynn our hot bad boy rocker was just too lame, whipped, in love or just flat out boring?
I can’t say that I recommend this one. Sorry.
March 27, 2013
4.6 Steamy Stars. Loved it!!
This book was on fire hot!!! Talk about some steam. I haven't read a book this steamy in a long time. And guess what along with the steam there was an awesome story. The author did a brilliant job of blending the two. I hate when you want a good smut read an that is all there is is sex and no story. I am pleased to say this book has a beautiful love story. I loved it and will be looking for other books from this author to read. Highly recommended.
This book was on fire hot!!! Talk about some steam. I haven't read a book this steamy in a long time. And guess what along with the steam there was an awesome story. The author did a brilliant job of blending the two. I hate when you want a good smut read an that is all there is is sex and no story. I am pleased to say this book has a beautiful love story. I loved it and will be looking for other books from this author to read. Highly recommended.
December 4, 2013
I'm a fan of Ella Fox and her 'hart series', so I was really looking forward to the release of 'picture perfect'.There were parts in the book that I really enjoyed, and sadly some parts that didn't quite work for me.
So, the good bits ~ Love of my life, Soul mates Type love, it was Hot, hot, hot crammed full of Fabulous characters and not a PG style scene in sight. Ella Fox hands down writes the best families ~ The way they interact is gorgeous and for me it ties her books together.
So where did it go wrong? There was something missing for me, I felt some of the sexual content was over the top and slightly uncomfortable. This book has the dreaded insta-love connection. Boy meets girl and BOOM, I love you baby. That just does NOT work for moi.
So to wrap up, this is not aweful it just didn't wow me. I do however think that this will work for others. So give it a ride maybe you will fall for this latest Ella Fox novel. Read the blurb, check out Good reads reviews blah blah blah etc.
3 stars.
So, the good bits ~ Love of my life, Soul mates Type love, it was Hot, hot, hot crammed full of Fabulous characters and not a PG style scene in sight. Ella Fox hands down writes the best families ~ The way they interact is gorgeous and for me it ties her books together.
So where did it go wrong? There was something missing for me, I felt some of the sexual content was over the top and slightly uncomfortable. This book has the dreaded insta-love connection. Boy meets girl and BOOM, I love you baby. That just does NOT work for moi.
So to wrap up, this is not aweful it just didn't wow me. I do however think that this will work for others. So give it a ride maybe you will fall for this latest Ella Fox novel. Read the blurb, check out Good reads reviews blah blah blah etc.
3 stars.
July 3, 2013
4 Perfectly Hot....FLYNN stars!!
Babe, just wait until I'm DEEP inside of you. I'm going TO fuck you hard, long, and deep. The THINGS we're going to DO together are going to BLOW your mind."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
We meet sexy, gorgeous, rockstar Flynn. He has been the lead singer of the band, Renegade Saints for the past 10 years. He is your basic no strings attached, never had a relationship type of guy. He needs a photographer for his upcoming tour, and he then meets, sweet and beautiful Tessa. They are drawn to one another and Flynn can't stay away from Tessa. She hasn't dated much, and thinks Flynn is just going to use her, and then move on to the next girl. Tess has been Renegade Saints biggest fan for years....well Flynn's biggest fan that is. They finally start dating....and HOLY HOTNESS....BEST SEX SCENES EVER! My panties went up in flames, it was that SMOKING HOT! I really liked this book and if you love the ROCKSTAR, then you should definitely read this one!!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
My FLYNN
He's six feet tall WITH dark hair, WILD amber eyes, LIPS like a dream, and a BODY the doesn't fucking quit."
You're MY everything Flynn, and I LOVE you. I"ll LIVE my whole life loving YOU too, so damn much baby. You're the MOST beautiful and AMAZING man on earth."
My TESSA
"I was DRAWN to Tessa as though SHE was an industrial STRENGTH magnet."
"I'm going to MAKE you come hard and often babe, and it's NEVER going to be a burden, I can tell YOU that right now. You're SO fucking HOT that I COULD spend days pleasuring you and IT wouldn't be enough for ME."
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There are a THOUSAND things we're going to DO to and with each OTHER baby, and I'm LOOKING forward to every ONE of them.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hello, I've waited here for you... Everlong.
Tonight, I throw myself into,
And out of the red, out of her head she sang.
Come down and waste away with me, down with me...
Slow how, you wanted it to be,
I'm over my head, out of her head she sang.
And I wonder when I sing along with you,
If everything could ever feel this real forever.
If anything could ever be this good again,
The only thing I'll ever ask of you.
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when.
She sang:
Breathe out, so I can breathe you in,
Hold you in, and now, I know you've always been there
Out of your head, out of my head I sang.
And I wonder when I sing along with you,
If everything could ever feel this real forever,
If anything could ever be this good again.
The only thing I'll ever ask of you,
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when.
She sang:
And I wonder...
If everything could ever feel this real forever,
If anything could ever be this good again.
The only thing I'll ever ask of you,
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You're EVERYTHING I ever wanted, and the ONLY thing I can't live without. When I BREATHE you in, I know I'm HOME, no matter where WE are.
Babe, just wait until I'm DEEP inside of you. I'm going TO fuck you hard, long, and deep. The THINGS we're going to DO together are going to BLOW your mind."
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
We meet sexy, gorgeous, rockstar Flynn. He has been the lead singer of the band, Renegade Saints for the past 10 years. He is your basic no strings attached, never had a relationship type of guy. He needs a photographer for his upcoming tour, and he then meets, sweet and beautiful Tessa. They are drawn to one another and Flynn can't stay away from Tessa. She hasn't dated much, and thinks Flynn is just going to use her, and then move on to the next girl. Tess has been Renegade Saints biggest fan for years....well Flynn's biggest fan that is. They finally start dating....and HOLY HOTNESS....BEST SEX SCENES EVER! My panties went up in flames, it was that SMOKING HOT! I really liked this book and if you love the ROCKSTAR, then you should definitely read this one!!!!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
My FLYNN
He's six feet tall WITH dark hair, WILD amber eyes, LIPS like a dream, and a BODY the doesn't fucking quit."
You're MY everything Flynn, and I LOVE you. I"ll LIVE my whole life loving YOU too, so damn much baby. You're the MOST beautiful and AMAZING man on earth."
My TESSA
"I was DRAWN to Tessa as though SHE was an industrial STRENGTH magnet."
"I'm going to MAKE you come hard and often babe, and it's NEVER going to be a burden, I can tell YOU that right now. You're SO fucking HOT that I COULD spend days pleasuring you and IT wouldn't be enough for ME."
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There are a THOUSAND things we're going to DO to and with each OTHER baby, and I'm LOOKING forward to every ONE of them.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Hello, I've waited here for you... Everlong.
Tonight, I throw myself into,
And out of the red, out of her head she sang.
Come down and waste away with me, down with me...
Slow how, you wanted it to be,
I'm over my head, out of her head she sang.
And I wonder when I sing along with you,
If everything could ever feel this real forever.
If anything could ever be this good again,
The only thing I'll ever ask of you.
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when.
She sang:
Breathe out, so I can breathe you in,
Hold you in, and now, I know you've always been there
Out of your head, out of my head I sang.
And I wonder when I sing along with you,
If everything could ever feel this real forever,
If anything could ever be this good again.
The only thing I'll ever ask of you,
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when.
She sang:
And I wonder...
If everything could ever feel this real forever,
If anything could ever be this good again.
The only thing I'll ever ask of you,
You gotta promise not to stop when I say when
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
You're EVERYTHING I ever wanted, and the ONLY thing I can't live without. When I BREATHE you in, I know I'm HOME, no matter where WE are.
March 12, 2013
It kills me to say this, but very little about this book worked for me. I am a big fan of her Hart family series, so I was so excited to get this rockstar spinoff. The Hart books were hot - smokin hot, and there was "heart" to them as well, that made them really fun books. All of that was missing for me. I didn't feel the chemistry between Flynn and Tessa. There were some hot scenes (although to be honest those felt off too) but emotionally I didn't feel any connection.
Then there were quite of few exchanges that were so awkward, I just found myself mentally shaking my head and saying "no, no, no"
I'm just so sad and disappointed. Hopefully it's just me.
Then there were quite of few exchanges that were so awkward, I just found myself mentally shaking my head and saying "no, no, no"
I'm just so sad and disappointed. Hopefully it's just me.
May 16, 2016
**3.5 Stars**
I enjoyed this for the most part. I could have done without the repeated references to his manwhore days even though they were not painted in a positive light. I get it...you had hundreds of women. Drop it already. Thankfully, it lets up by 25% or though.
And, I know I sound like a broken record here, but I hate miscommunication and misunderstandings. Especially from something that could easily have been resolved with a little heart to heart. I'm not against angst in my books, but I'd rather it come from outside sources than within the relationship. I read romances for the romance. Not communication issues...okay off my soapbox now.
I loved that Flynn was so sweet and was totally into Tessa by just looking at her picture. He was determined to have her. And though he made a dick move, he couldn't let her go no matter what. I will definitely keep on with the series. The other characters intrigue me....
I enjoyed this for the most part. I could have done without the repeated references to his manwhore days even though they were not painted in a positive light. I get it...you had hundreds of women. Drop it already. Thankfully, it lets up by 25% or though.
And, I know I sound like a broken record here, but I hate miscommunication and misunderstandings. Especially from something that could easily have been resolved with a little heart to heart. I'm not against angst in my books, but I'd rather it come from outside sources than within the relationship. I read romances for the romance. Not communication issues...okay off my soapbox now.
I loved that Flynn was so sweet and was totally into Tessa by just looking at her picture. He was determined to have her. And though he made a dick move, he couldn't let her go no matter what. I will definitely keep on with the series. The other characters intrigue me....
April 20, 2013
4 1/2 Stars. My corneas are on fire right now from what I just experienced. (And a few other things too)
Ok. 5 things…
1)They
2)broke
3)the
4)freaking
5)BED!
Chemistry? Affirmative.
Flynn Rand is the lead singer of the Renegade Saints, one of the hottest rock bands for the past decade. He meets Tessa at one of his concerts at a time in his life where he is on a downward spiral from the rockstar lifestyle feeling disillusioned and jaded about life. Tessa has a front row seat and is enthusiastically watching the concert and singing along when they lock eyes and they feel a sudden connection. Suddenly Flynn is snapped out of his numbness and wants to put on a worthwhile show for the brown-eyed beauty watching. He serenades her for 3 hours and afterwards is embarrassed over his unexplainable emotions over a teenager and his bandmates don't hesitate to tease him that she is his "Priscilla to his Elvis."(Elvis met Priscilla when she was a young teenager and fell instantly for her.)He blows off the experience but it inspires him to turn his life around and stop all the meaningless sex-drugs-and-rock-and-roll garbage.
Fast forward 6 years later and Tessa is now 22 and a photographer just out of college. When Flynn is shown some photos she took of another band "The Chaps" He is impressed and shocked at the hot pictures of her with the band. She seems familiar but he can't place where he might have seen her. He decides to hire her for their photographer for their last tour before they move on to running their own recording label.
When they meet for the first time, to say that they are attracted to each other would be a slight understatement. Tessa:
For a moment time stood still and there wasn't anything or anyone else in the room. Hell, there wasn't even a room. It was just Flynn and I. Not Flynn Rand, hotter than hell singer, but Flynn Rand, the man. And what a man he was. I had a hard time remembering that I'd seen his face, looked into his eyes and heard his voice before, and I was alarmed that in seconds I was wet…
Jesus Christ, I was a groupie cliche.
What.
The.
Fuck?
Flynn:
I very seriously wondered if there was any scenario available that would make throwing her over my shoulder caveman style and running off with her to the closest bed for the next seven to ten days acceptable. Decorum prevailed and I reached my hand out to clasp hers. With that first touch I. Was. DONE. Ring the bell, sound the alarm, turn off the lights and lock the doors. Done.
From this point on the story alternates between Flynn getting to know Tessa, spending time with his sweet family, and having lots of white hot sex. We get to know the other band members as well and there is some set up for future books which has definite potential.
As a side note, Flynn's grandma is flippin' hilarious and had me smiling over her Twitter activities.
I loved this book. It kind of had an "insta-love" but it worked for me because of their previous meeting and "connection" when they were younger. And something about these two together fits just right. It's the perfect time in their lives for them to connect and they are finally ready for each other. It's not all smooth sailing, there are a few roadblocks but they overcome and these two are a captivating, ridiculously hot read.
**If you read Ella Fox's Hart Family series, you will be happy to hear that they play a part in this book as well.
April 17, 2013
Full Review to come :)
My Flynn Rand
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My Tessa Hamilton
November 20, 2014
I'M A THIRD OF THE WAY THROUGH THIS BOOK . . .
and I'm having a lot of WTF moments.
First off, whenever reading self-published books, I'm flexible on grammatical errors, but when it's error, after error, after error, it starts to get annoying. Commas in the wrong place or missing commas aren't so bad (which this book has in spades along with extra and missing words), but the author confusing "their" and "there" is too much. There (not their) are also tense issues, but thankfully those aren't as common.
Another big no-no is when most of the book is narrative, telling us what's happening, instead of the characters showing us themselves through something called DIALOGUE. Maybe 10%-15% of this book so far is dialogue, that's not enough. Mostly it's the hero and heroine telling this, this and this happened.
Then, when there is dialogue, it isn't natural.
EXAMPLE OF A CONVERSATION BETWEEN FLYNN AND HIS BANDMATE:
Beginning of excerpt:
I wasted no time in filling him in. "Holy fuck Cole, you won't believe this shit. I just met the photographer. Remember how hot she was in those photos? She's better in person, and I just made a total ass out of myself because I was flustered. I almost dragged her to the nearest flat surface to fuck her. She's got me so out of my mind that I swear to god I think I’d come in about two minutes inside of her. Hell, that’s being optimistic. If she just talks to me while she’s naked, I’ll probably come without ever touching her. Me! I'm not even exaggerating. What the fuck!"
Giving me a surprised look, Cole just shook his head. "Damn Flynn, it’s like that? That’s crazy unlike you. Maybe there's something in the water, cause I'm all caught up with Devon and Ian. He likes her, and I like them both. I don't think he swings both ways. Meanwhile, I have no idea if she likes either one of us. I'm totally mind-fucked too, brother."
Clearly both of us had our minds on things other than business. Looking back to where Tessa was still standing with Ian and Devon, I noticed that all three of them had shifted so that the two of us were in their vision line.
"Judging by the fact that they both watch you like a hawk, I think it's safe to say that they're both interested. Ian looks a little unsure to me, so if I had to take a stab in the dark, I'd say he's never been attracted to a man before. But there's no doubt in my mind that he is now. I'd actually noticed it for the first time earlier this week, but since you hadn't mentioned that you were attracted to him, I kept it under my hat. Devon, on the other hand, is much easier to read. She's not just attracted to you. She covets you. Quietly and with dignity, but she does it nonetheless. Good choice by the way. I like them both very much."
Cole's smile spread quickly, like syrup covering a pancake. "God, I hope you're right. I'm going out of my mind over here. I've never been so hot for anyone, much less two people. For the record, you've definitely got the photographers attention. She hasn't stopped looking at you yet. You know what’s weird though? Something about her seems familiar to me."
END OF EXCERPT
SERIOUSLY? "She covets you. Quietly and with dignity." WTF moment. What American guy (and rock star) in his late twenties talks like that? I also don't know any straight guy who would describe himself as "flustered."
And while were talking about guy-speak. My dad is a 50-something white guy from California, just like Flynn's dad and if my dad used the words "delightful" and "lovely" while describing his thoughts on one of his sons love interests, he'd be getting some funny looks from my brothers.
And what's with Flynn having to jack off to come for the past 10 years? Not even threesomes and foursomes with playmate-quality chicks can get him all the way off. Aroused, yes. Climaxing, no. Perhaps Flynn finds his hand sexier than T and A?
Now, I still have two-thirds of the book left, so maybe it gets better?
The plot is promising even if the execution is sucky.
And did anyone else skim over Flynn's grandma's long speech about how happy she was about Flynn meeting Tessa? It went something like this: "Blah, blah, blah, I always wanted lots of children. Blah, blah, blah, hemorrhaged. Blah, blah, blah, I always wanted lots of granchildren. Blah, blah, blah, Flynn's mom died young. Blah, blah, blah, I hope Flynn gives me lots of great-grandchildren."
If I were Tessa, I'd be like: "Chill out, old lady. I just met the dude yesterday! Leave me and my womb alone!"
But instead Tessa hugs the grandmother and thinks it's the sweetest thing ever. Actually, everything between all the characters is really sweet so far. I'm hoping for the ugliness coming up, some angsty drama. So far all I've gotten is, "I like him, does he like me? Should I be wary of dating a rock star?" LAME!
AND THE READ GOES ON:
WTF Moment # 57: "I want to join myself to you." Okay fellow readers. Have ANY of you ever had a guy say that to you or heard of a guy saying that to any female outside of historical and paranormal romances?
And I just can't help myself. Here is another EXCERPT:
It blew my mind THAT if I'd not been interested in signing The Chaps THAT I never would have seen her photo and likely never would have met her. I'd essentially fallen for her the moment THAT I'd seen her picture and I didn't know how to assimilate THAT. Nothing about THAT was rational, but being with her made me feel solid in a way THAT I never had. The whole situation was forcing me to reevaluate my position on fate. Once I left the bathroom, I spent a few minutes on the phone confirming the details of our dinner. I'd come up with something THAT I hoped she would really like. I'd taken my dad's advice to heart because I agreed with him. Going over the top and taking her to some fancy ass restaurant wasn't going to do it for Tessa, at least not yet. She'd write me off as a jackass if I did THAT, and I didn't want THAT. I was pleased when I got out to the pool and found her floating on a a raft. She looked comfortable and THAT made me happy.
END OF EXCERPT
Okay, I made THAT kind of obvious with the capital letters
FINISHED!
The good news . . . there's more dialogue in the rest of the book and the sex scenes are good. (Were they good for you? *wink* *wink*)
The bad news . . . the quality of the writing is still sucky and the book is overall still lame.
I would rate the book lower, but I think I've been a big enough bitch during this review. So 2 stars it is!
and I'm having a lot of WTF moments.
First off, whenever reading self-published books, I'm flexible on grammatical errors, but when it's error, after error, after error, it starts to get annoying. Commas in the wrong place or missing commas aren't so bad (which this book has in spades along with extra and missing words), but the author confusing "their" and "there" is too much. There (not their) are also tense issues, but thankfully those aren't as common.
Another big no-no is when most of the book is narrative, telling us what's happening, instead of the characters showing us themselves through something called DIALOGUE. Maybe 10%-15% of this book so far is dialogue, that's not enough. Mostly it's the hero and heroine telling this, this and this happened.
Then, when there is dialogue, it isn't natural.
EXAMPLE OF A CONVERSATION BETWEEN FLYNN AND HIS BANDMATE:
Beginning of excerpt:
I wasted no time in filling him in. "Holy fuck Cole, you won't believe this shit. I just met the photographer. Remember how hot she was in those photos? She's better in person, and I just made a total ass out of myself because I was flustered. I almost dragged her to the nearest flat surface to fuck her. She's got me so out of my mind that I swear to god I think I’d come in about two minutes inside of her. Hell, that’s being optimistic. If she just talks to me while she’s naked, I’ll probably come without ever touching her. Me! I'm not even exaggerating. What the fuck!"
Giving me a surprised look, Cole just shook his head. "Damn Flynn, it’s like that? That’s crazy unlike you. Maybe there's something in the water, cause I'm all caught up with Devon and Ian. He likes her, and I like them both. I don't think he swings both ways. Meanwhile, I have no idea if she likes either one of us. I'm totally mind-fucked too, brother."
Clearly both of us had our minds on things other than business. Looking back to where Tessa was still standing with Ian and Devon, I noticed that all three of them had shifted so that the two of us were in their vision line.
"Judging by the fact that they both watch you like a hawk, I think it's safe to say that they're both interested. Ian looks a little unsure to me, so if I had to take a stab in the dark, I'd say he's never been attracted to a man before. But there's no doubt in my mind that he is now. I'd actually noticed it for the first time earlier this week, but since you hadn't mentioned that you were attracted to him, I kept it under my hat. Devon, on the other hand, is much easier to read. She's not just attracted to you. She covets you. Quietly and with dignity, but she does it nonetheless. Good choice by the way. I like them both very much."
Cole's smile spread quickly, like syrup covering a pancake. "God, I hope you're right. I'm going out of my mind over here. I've never been so hot for anyone, much less two people. For the record, you've definitely got the photographers attention. She hasn't stopped looking at you yet. You know what’s weird though? Something about her seems familiar to me."
END OF EXCERPT
SERIOUSLY? "She covets you. Quietly and with dignity." WTF moment. What American guy (and rock star) in his late twenties talks like that? I also don't know any straight guy who would describe himself as "flustered."
And while were talking about guy-speak. My dad is a 50-something white guy from California, just like Flynn's dad and if my dad used the words "delightful" and "lovely" while describing his thoughts on one of his sons love interests, he'd be getting some funny looks from my brothers.
And what's with Flynn having to jack off to come for the past 10 years? Not even threesomes and foursomes with playmate-quality chicks can get him all the way off. Aroused, yes. Climaxing, no. Perhaps Flynn finds his hand sexier than T and A?
Now, I still have two-thirds of the book left, so maybe it gets better?
The plot is promising even if the execution is sucky.
And did anyone else skim over Flynn's grandma's long speech about how happy she was about Flynn meeting Tessa? It went something like this: "Blah, blah, blah, I always wanted lots of children. Blah, blah, blah, hemorrhaged. Blah, blah, blah, I always wanted lots of granchildren. Blah, blah, blah, Flynn's mom died young. Blah, blah, blah, I hope Flynn gives me lots of great-grandchildren."
If I were Tessa, I'd be like: "Chill out, old lady. I just met the dude yesterday! Leave me and my womb alone!"
But instead Tessa hugs the grandmother and thinks it's the sweetest thing ever. Actually, everything between all the characters is really sweet so far. I'm hoping for the ugliness coming up, some angsty drama. So far all I've gotten is, "I like him, does he like me? Should I be wary of dating a rock star?" LAME!
AND THE READ GOES ON:
WTF Moment # 57: "I want to join myself to you." Okay fellow readers. Have ANY of you ever had a guy say that to you or heard of a guy saying that to any female outside of historical and paranormal romances?
And I just can't help myself. Here is another EXCERPT:
It blew my mind THAT if I'd not been interested in signing The Chaps THAT I never would have seen her photo and likely never would have met her. I'd essentially fallen for her the moment THAT I'd seen her picture and I didn't know how to assimilate THAT. Nothing about THAT was rational, but being with her made me feel solid in a way THAT I never had. The whole situation was forcing me to reevaluate my position on fate. Once I left the bathroom, I spent a few minutes on the phone confirming the details of our dinner. I'd come up with something THAT I hoped she would really like. I'd taken my dad's advice to heart because I agreed with him. Going over the top and taking her to some fancy ass restaurant wasn't going to do it for Tessa, at least not yet. She'd write me off as a jackass if I did THAT, and I didn't want THAT. I was pleased when I got out to the pool and found her floating on a a raft. She looked comfortable and THAT made me happy.
END OF EXCERPT
Okay, I made THAT kind of obvious with the capital letters
FINISHED!
The good news . . . there's more dialogue in the rest of the book and the sex scenes are good. (Were they good for you? *wink* *wink*)
The bad news . . . the quality of the writing is still sucky and the book is overall still lame.
I would rate the book lower, but I think I've been a big enough bitch during this review. So 2 stars it is!
March 15, 2013
Ahhhh Flynn Rand
I love him. He (in my head) is fucking gorgeous.
Luckily I like boys and girls cause in my head, Tessa is pretty damn hot too.
Sooooooo, on with the background
Tessa is a photographer who Flynn sang a song to 6 years ago when she was 17, since then shes been in lust with him....He sees her photos and feels a connection he cant place so he hires her to tour with him and Renegade saints...
She thinks:
He thinks after less than a week:
He knows she could be the one.
When he is loving on her and she believes the rumour of flynns having a baby with another woman and he goes to get her, seriously
I absolutely ADORE how much he loves her even though he hasnt told her yet.
.....
Then the have hot wild - did I say hot? well it's worth mentioning twice - sex
Then they go back to LA and he talks about building a house, she doesnt know what to say, she doesnt know where she sees the relationship going, shes not a clingy bitch.
Seriously, that section of the book aged me 10 fucking years. SPEAK YOUR FEELINGS PEOPLE.
Then the breakup stage every book has:
The week they dont talk but sleep in the same bed made me seriously sad, I wanted to tell him to buck up! Not everyone falls in love at the same time.
He did and said some things, she cried, then stuff happened I cant talk about without giving away the ending.
Summary:
Characters - Love:
All of them, Im sorry, there wasnt a character in this book I disliked even a little.
Plot it was sweet and sugary and I just wanted to create rainbows so I could ride a unicorn over them LMAO
Writing: The witing was great, I love E.Fs writing style, her books are always interesting and I just.... just give me another book please!
THE SEX just OH.MY.FUCKING.GOD!!! There are no words to discribe how hard he pounded her into the bed. Yes Ma'am that was god damn sexy as hell.
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I love him. He (in my head) is fucking gorgeous.
Luckily I like boys and girls cause in my head, Tessa is pretty damn hot too.
Sooooooo, on with the background
Tessa is a photographer who Flynn sang a song to 6 years ago when she was 17, since then shes been in lust with him....He sees her photos and feels a connection he cant place so he hires her to tour with him and Renegade saints...
She thinks:
He thinks after less than a week:
He knows she could be the one.
When he is loving on her and she believes the rumour of flynns having a baby with another woman and he goes to get her, seriously
I absolutely ADORE how much he loves her even though he hasnt told her yet.
.....
Then the have hot wild - did I say hot? well it's worth mentioning twice - sex
Then they go back to LA and he talks about building a house, she doesnt know what to say, she doesnt know where she sees the relationship going, shes not a clingy bitch.
Seriously, that section of the book aged me 10 fucking years. SPEAK YOUR FEELINGS PEOPLE.
Then the breakup stage every book has:
The week they dont talk but sleep in the same bed made me seriously sad, I wanted to tell him to buck up! Not everyone falls in love at the same time.
He did and said some things, she cried, then stuff happened I cant talk about without giving away the ending.
Summary:
Characters - Love:
All of them, Im sorry, there wasnt a character in this book I disliked even a little.
Plot it was sweet and sugary and I just wanted to create rainbows so I could ride a unicorn over them LMAO
Writing: The witing was great, I love E.Fs writing style, her books are always interesting and I just.... just give me another book please!
THE SEX just OH.MY.FUCKING.GOD!!! There are no words to discribe how hard he pounded her into the bed. Yes Ma'am that was god damn sexy as hell.
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June 10, 2015
3.5 stars! I enjoyed this book. although at times I was getting tired of hearing about Lee and how bad he was and all the comparison and all the times he said he had lots of woman .haha I was like ok ok I get the picture ..And the past reference with him and cole lol I did not expect that and it was too much info for me :) I liked the epilogue perfect just the way I like a book to end !
March 30, 2013
Not sure what happened here .... I got my icckkkk factors at about 55%. Nothing and I mean nothing wowed me in this book. I felt like the steam was turned up to appease me for wasting time ! I'm wondering if its just my fault - I read the blurb and my mind did the rotation " the mighty storm " and " documentary" two books which I really loved ..... Could this be their book baby ?!?!?
No no no no no ..... Not even a distant cousin ! The dialogue - totally not believable. The story - I think I had 20 consecutive WTF moments!!!!! Throw in the ickkkk factor at 55%. I was about to DNF shelf this but I was like ok maybe, maybe ..... Not so much because then there was a whacked out black out period of No communication. Whoaaa it was full steam let me introduce you to the family after first meeting then .... " something came up " you are the love of my life but yeah, can't call you for a couple of days and yeah no texting or anything either because " something came up .... " not acceptable !
Sorry - I'm blabbering. Was this the worse ever ? No. Would I recommend ? I don't think so. Do I wish I could've loved this ? Yes!
No no no no no ..... Not even a distant cousin ! The dialogue - totally not believable. The story - I think I had 20 consecutive WTF moments!!!!! Throw in the ickkkk factor at 55%. I was about to DNF shelf this but I was like ok maybe, maybe ..... Not so much because then there was a whacked out black out period of No communication. Whoaaa it was full steam let me introduce you to the family after first meeting then .... " something came up " you are the love of my life but yeah, can't call you for a couple of days and yeah no texting or anything either because " something came up .... " not acceptable !
Sorry - I'm blabbering. Was this the worse ever ? No. Would I recommend ? I don't think so. Do I wish I could've loved this ? Yes!
Shelved as 'did-not-finish'
July 17, 2015Did not finish
April 18, 2013
"I've been waiting on you forever sweetness, but you're more than worth the wait."
Meet My Flynn Rand...
I love a good Ella Fox book, and this one was no different. So I started this book a week or so ago in between buddy reads. I didn't realize until I had started it that I was supposed to buddy read it as well. So, I had only gotten about 6% in, but was already hooked, so me and my girls went ahead and squeezed it on in, and I'm so happy we did. Actually Vika and I got together today and made a Family Tree for the whole family. :)
"I was so f*cking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself."
The story begins with Flynn waking up disoriented. There's 3 naked women in his bed, 7 condoms on the floor, he feels like his cock has went 20 rounds with a bull, he's not sure what city he's in and to add to all of that he's hungover and due to play a concert in a few hours. He's tired of this life he's living and ready to settle down. The rock star life has been everything he wanted it to be but now he just wants out and to live normal. That night he's prepared that the concert he gives is going to be crap and he honestly just doesn't care. But then a girl in the front row with chocolate brown eyes inspires him to play a good concert for her and change his ways. Though that doesn't stop him from getting massively drunk that night and forgetting the reason for his sudden change of ways, all he knows is the next morning he has a new nickname and he wants to change.
Tessa Hamilton...
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Tessa has been a fan of the Renegade Saints for as long as she can remember. The night that Flynn Rand stood on stage and sang directly to her for three hours is a night that she has never forgot. That night changed her as well. She has since been so hung up on Flynn that she compares every guy she dates to him, which leave them all appearing to be less than stellar. Little did she know Flynn was about to make her the offer of a lifetime.
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Flynn and the guys have decided to do a goodbye tour. They hire a band to open up with who will later be signed under their new label. That's where Tess and Flynn's paths cross again. Automatically when Flynn sees the pictures Tessa has done he realizes they are awesome and they should hire her to be their tour photographer, but looking at the photographer herself he feels this familiarity to her so strong he can't stop thinking about it. And he can't wait to meet her in person.
When these two meet they both instantly feel a huge attraction to each other. A pull that neither one had ever felt before. Flynn knew instantly that she was the one. But Tessa wasn't so optimistic on that feeling. I loved how both wanted the other to know that they weren't what the other was used to. Tessa didn't want Flynn to look at her like she was just another Groupie, while at the same time Flynn didn't want Tessa to feel like he thought that was what she was. I loved how Flynn confided in his dad and how close their relationship was. Not to mention the lengths Flynn went to, to prove to Tessa that she was different.
"I promise you that I'm not trying to fuck and run, Tess, but YOU aren't sure of that yet. You also don't fully know that you can trust me. I know that I have to earn that trust. This isn't a fling so it's not something that I have any experience with, to be honest. You're different, sweetness. For you, I want everything to be just right."
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I absolutely adored these two together. They were 100% open and honest with each other about most everything. And that proved to be the best part of their relationship seeing that when they did hold back or put up walls they would instantly drift. Once they made the decision to be together they were insatiable. AND IT WAS HOT HOT HOT. Ms. Fox knows how to write some hot scenes and at this point I have read all of her Hart books and these scenes were scorchers in this book. KUDOS, MS. FOX, KUDOS!!
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"There are a thousnad things we're going to do to and with each other babe, and I'm looking forward to every one of them."
I also loved how this series ties in with the Hart family series. I have loved that series and get a cameo of that family in this book was amazing. I knew it was a spinoff but it didn't change the fact that I loved seeing them tied in with Flynn and his family. Speaking of Flynn's family, OMG I loved his gram and her hilarious bluntness and of course her twitter account.
(a text from Flynn to his dad about Gram)
She scares me with that Twitter account. Last week she put up a pic of me naked in the bathtub when I was a baby. #myprecious I swear to god I choked when I saw it. All the gossip sites copied the pic too. HILARIOUS!!
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I'm not going to deny, that this book is about a rock star and his band and their retirement. To me, there wasn't a whole lot about that in the book. The first half of the book was all about preparing to go on the road and I was really looking forward to reading about some of that and it was sorta just skipped over and that was a little disappointing. And sometimes Flynn was a little over the top with how fast he was falling for her and making plans, but being in his POV really helped with that and seeing how strongly he felt for her. He had found his happily ever after and was just ready to start it, which was really sweet. Just would be sorta overwelming if in Tessa's shoes. :) There were also a few editing issues, but nothing that was a huge thing I couldn't overlook.
I look forward to the next book which is supposed to be Cole's book. I'm certain it will be HOT HOT, but honestly I can't wait to read about Gavin and Tyson, because they seem like hard shells to crack and I love reading stories about guys like that. I recommend reading the Hart series before you jump into this one, only because the two tie together and without the first you may get a little confused, but none the less, I definitely recommend this book. :)
Meet My Flynn Rand...
I love a good Ella Fox book, and this one was no different. So I started this book a week or so ago in between buddy reads. I didn't realize until I had started it that I was supposed to buddy read it as well. So, I had only gotten about 6% in, but was already hooked, so me and my girls went ahead and squeezed it on in, and I'm so happy we did. Actually Vika and I got together today and made a Family Tree for the whole family. :)
"I was so f*cking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself."
The story begins with Flynn waking up disoriented. There's 3 naked women in his bed, 7 condoms on the floor, he feels like his cock has went 20 rounds with a bull, he's not sure what city he's in and to add to all of that he's hungover and due to play a concert in a few hours. He's tired of this life he's living and ready to settle down. The rock star life has been everything he wanted it to be but now he just wants out and to live normal. That night he's prepared that the concert he gives is going to be crap and he honestly just doesn't care. But then a girl in the front row with chocolate brown eyes inspires him to play a good concert for her and change his ways. Though that doesn't stop him from getting massively drunk that night and forgetting the reason for his sudden change of ways, all he knows is the next morning he has a new nickname and he wants to change.
Tessa Hamilton...
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Tessa has been a fan of the Renegade Saints for as long as she can remember. The night that Flynn Rand stood on stage and sang directly to her for three hours is a night that she has never forgot. That night changed her as well. She has since been so hung up on Flynn that she compares every guy she dates to him, which leave them all appearing to be less than stellar. Little did she know Flynn was about to make her the offer of a lifetime.
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Flynn and the guys have decided to do a goodbye tour. They hire a band to open up with who will later be signed under their new label. That's where Tess and Flynn's paths cross again. Automatically when Flynn sees the pictures Tessa has done he realizes they are awesome and they should hire her to be their tour photographer, but looking at the photographer herself he feels this familiarity to her so strong he can't stop thinking about it. And he can't wait to meet her in person.
When these two meet they both instantly feel a huge attraction to each other. A pull that neither one had ever felt before. Flynn knew instantly that she was the one. But Tessa wasn't so optimistic on that feeling. I loved how both wanted the other to know that they weren't what the other was used to. Tessa didn't want Flynn to look at her like she was just another Groupie, while at the same time Flynn didn't want Tessa to feel like he thought that was what she was. I loved how Flynn confided in his dad and how close their relationship was. Not to mention the lengths Flynn went to, to prove to Tessa that she was different.
"I promise you that I'm not trying to fuck and run, Tess, but YOU aren't sure of that yet. You also don't fully know that you can trust me. I know that I have to earn that trust. This isn't a fling so it's not something that I have any experience with, to be honest. You're different, sweetness. For you, I want everything to be just right."
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I absolutely adored these two together. They were 100% open and honest with each other about most everything. And that proved to be the best part of their relationship seeing that when they did hold back or put up walls they would instantly drift. Once they made the decision to be together they were insatiable. AND IT WAS HOT HOT HOT. Ms. Fox knows how to write some hot scenes and at this point I have read all of her Hart books and these scenes were scorchers in this book. KUDOS, MS. FOX, KUDOS!!
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"There are a thousnad things we're going to do to and with each other babe, and I'm looking forward to every one of them."
I also loved how this series ties in with the Hart family series. I have loved that series and get a cameo of that family in this book was amazing. I knew it was a spinoff but it didn't change the fact that I loved seeing them tied in with Flynn and his family. Speaking of Flynn's family, OMG I loved his gram and her hilarious bluntness and of course her twitter account.
(a text from Flynn to his dad about Gram)
She scares me with that Twitter account. Last week she put up a pic of me naked in the bathtub when I was a baby. #myprecious I swear to god I choked when I saw it. All the gossip sites copied the pic too. HILARIOUS!!
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I'm not going to deny, that this book is about a rock star and his band and their retirement. To me, there wasn't a whole lot about that in the book. The first half of the book was all about preparing to go on the road and I was really looking forward to reading about some of that and it was sorta just skipped over and that was a little disappointing. And sometimes Flynn was a little over the top with how fast he was falling for her and making plans, but being in his POV really helped with that and seeing how strongly he felt for her. He had found his happily ever after and was just ready to start it, which was really sweet. Just would be sorta overwelming if in Tessa's shoes. :) There were also a few editing issues, but nothing that was a huge thing I couldn't overlook.
I look forward to the next book which is supposed to be Cole's book. I'm certain it will be HOT HOT, but honestly I can't wait to read about Gavin and Tyson, because they seem like hard shells to crack and I love reading stories about guys like that. I recommend reading the Hart series before you jump into this one, only because the two tie together and without the first you may get a little confused, but none the less, I definitely recommend this book. :)
March 17, 2013
Before reading this book, I highly recomend that you read "The Hart Family" series. It will be better for you to understand the dynamic and characters of this book.
That was so hot!!!
Ella Fox knows excactly what I like in my books: lots and lots of dirty talk, an incredible chemistry, and awesome secondary characters.
I ADORED Flynn. That man was so fine...
But I cannot say the same thing about Tessa.
That bitch was so fucking annoying!
I usually like Ella's main female characters. They're all strong, independent and decisive women. Unfortunetly I can't say the same thing about Tessa. She was indecisive and insecure ALL THE DAMN TIME!
One of the main reasons of why this isn't five stars is because of her.
The other reason why I didn't give this book five stars was because of the plot.
I absolutely LOVED the "The Hart Family" series, ok? But that doesn't mean I want to read all about it AGAIN. I understand that Fynn was part of that family now and everything, but I thought that the book was more centered in his relationship with his family than with Tessa.
Putting that aside. I really like the secondary characters of this book! I'm so excited to read more about Flynn's friends!
P.S. I LOVED that epilogue!!! How awesome was that?!
March 16, 2013
Another hot read from Ella Fox. Totally looking forward to Cole, Ian and Devons story in the summer!! X
October 20, 2019
I love me a rockstar romance and this one was great.
I had my sister look through my kindle and randomly choose a book for me to read and she stopped on this one and I’m happy she did. This book was fun to read.
A rock star and a photographer, these two are so damn perfect for each other I ended up with heart eyes.
He goes through a lot, a rock star life isn’t at all what it’s cracked up to be and after starting the downward spiral he realises what they as a band must do and so the wheels start turning.
She’s a photographer looking for a gig that’ll set her career off and what better way than getting offered a job by the group you’ve idolised for years?
These two have a connection like no other, it’s beautiful and extremely hot and damn, I love to see it.
I loved this book but at times I did found myself flipping through pages as it didn’t hold my attention long which saddens me I did like most parts.
This is my first Ella Fox book and although I didn’t enjoy it 100% I’ll definitely be giving her other books a try in the future.
I had my sister look through my kindle and randomly choose a book for me to read and she stopped on this one and I’m happy she did. This book was fun to read.
A rock star and a photographer, these two are so damn perfect for each other I ended up with heart eyes.
He goes through a lot, a rock star life isn’t at all what it’s cracked up to be and after starting the downward spiral he realises what they as a band must do and so the wheels start turning.
She’s a photographer looking for a gig that’ll set her career off and what better way than getting offered a job by the group you’ve idolised for years?
These two have a connection like no other, it’s beautiful and extremely hot and damn, I love to see it.
I loved this book but at times I did found myself flipping through pages as it didn’t hold my attention long which saddens me I did like most parts.
This is my first Ella Fox book and although I didn’t enjoy it 100% I’ll definitely be giving her other books a try in the future.
Shelved as 'dnf'
August 27, 2019DNF @30%
It's TOO fast-paced.
It's TOO fast-paced.
March 16, 2013
A new series by Ella Fox and we meet Flynn (lead singer) and Tess (photographer for the the tour). The Hart series should be read before this as they do overlap... I love it! Loved Ella Fox's writing style, she writes amazing sex scenes. I think I'm going to like this series more than the Hart series. Cant wait to find out what will happen with Devon-Ian-Cole. 4.5 stars from one happy reader!
"One of my pet peeves about girls is the constant and ridiculous need to put on the, "I don't eat much," bullshit routine. If I wanted to date a rabbit, I would"
"One of my pet peeves about girls is the constant and ridiculous need to put on the, "I don't eat much," bullshit routine. If I wanted to date a rabbit, I would"
August 26, 2018
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Book One of the Renegade Saints Series
Flynn Rand spent the last decade as the lead singer of one of the world’s most famous bands. Although he's got a reputation as a player, he’s decided it’s time to find something real.
One look at a photo of Tessa Hamilton has him hooked.
Tessa Hamilton is a highly sought after celebrity photographer. And her teenage celebrity crush was Flynn Rand. Now he’s offering her the professional opportunity of a lifetime, a job as the official photographer for the Renegade Saints’ farewell tour. Assuring herself that her teenage attraction to Flynn was just a puppy love thing of the past, Tessa takes the job.
But the explosive chemistry between them is immediate and powerful. Knowing the rock star life, though, Tessa is hesitant to explore their connection. Flynn has no intention of giving up, and intends to prove to her that they are meant to be together.
Can Flynn convince Tessa that their attraction to each other is the real thing?
Book One of the Renegade Saints Series
Flynn Rand spent the last decade as the lead singer of one of the world’s most famous bands. Although he's got a reputation as a player, he’s decided it’s time to find something real.
One look at a photo of Tessa Hamilton has him hooked.
Tessa Hamilton is a highly sought after celebrity photographer. And her teenage celebrity crush was Flynn Rand. Now he’s offering her the professional opportunity of a lifetime, a job as the official photographer for the Renegade Saints’ farewell tour. Assuring herself that her teenage attraction to Flynn was just a puppy love thing of the past, Tessa takes the job.
But the explosive chemistry between them is immediate and powerful. Knowing the rock star life, though, Tessa is hesitant to explore their connection. Flynn has no intention of giving up, and intends to prove to her that they are meant to be together.
Can Flynn convince Tessa that their attraction to each other is the real thing?
April 19, 2013
We all know the concept that your soul mate is out there waiting to be found, but what if when you first met your aren’t worth of their love. We meet Flynn during a very rough part of his musical journey and everything changes the minute he sees the most amazing pair of brown eyes. From that first magical moment he realized that he needed to be a better mate for himself and those amazing brown eyes!! Years pass and fate lands these brown eyes back in the hands of Flynn in a black and white photograph. Flynn is overwhelmed by an unknown need to know this female better. Tessa has spent the better part of 10 plus years trying to figure out her emotions for the lead singer of Renegade Saints. A dream opportunity lands her with the huge professional venture and her emotions come to the surface at full force the minute she sees Flynn for the first time. The connection between these two is so strong and amazing that it will blow you off your seat. They face plenty of challenges, but it was really nice to finally have a male character that was willing to admit his feelings. Tessa has her reasons for keeping her heart at a distance, but with an alpha figure like Flynn he challenges her to explore what might blossom.
My Flynn -
If you are looking for an alternating POV from both sides of the story you will not be disappointed with this story one bit. The stuff that comes out of Flynn’s mouth is pure beauty and you will not be unhappy. We also get to meet the other members of Renegade Saints and each one has their own story that we get to explore in the future. The other surprise is the arrival of The Hart Family and the way they are tied into this storyline -> it is great and makes me want to devour those books!! The last element to the book is music and it brings that extra layer to story that helps you connect with the characters.
Flynn [you rock your amazing alpha male-self]:
“ I was so fucking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself.”
My Flynn -
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If you are looking for an alternating POV from both sides of the story you will not be disappointed with this story one bit. The stuff that comes out of Flynn’s mouth is pure beauty and you will not be unhappy. We also get to meet the other members of Renegade Saints and each one has their own story that we get to explore in the future. The other surprise is the arrival of The Hart Family and the way they are tied into this storyline -> it is great and makes me want to devour those books!! The last element to the book is music and it brings that extra layer to story that helps you connect with the characters.
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Flynn [you rock your amazing alpha male-self]:
“ I was so fucking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself.”
April 2, 2013
4.5 Sexy-As-Sin Stars!
Kudos to Ella Fox for creating another SEXY romance novel. If there's anyone that can write sex...it's her!!
*I'm sad to say that I could not cast either Tessa or Flynn. I just couldn't find any one sexy enough to do either one of them justice...but use your imagination, sometimes that's the best way to do it!*
Flynn Fucking-Mason Rand, the MOST SEXY & ROMANTIC Rock Star! Six years ago, during the start of a horrible concert, his eyes locked onto the deepest, richest chocolate brown eyes he'd ever seen. He sang to her all night, mentally dedicated his performance to her, without even knowing her name. That night changed his life, he knew he had to change or he'd hit rock bottom. Now starting his band's final tour, he meets Tessa.
Tessa Hamilton's work as a professional photographer snagged the eye of the lead singer to the Renegade Saints. Little does he know, that he's her ultimate crush. Having been to many concerts, his picture all over her wall, and the only man to bring her to orgasm without even being in the room, Flynn is her dream man and she's beyond excited...for her career, of course.
Love at first sight, destiny, fate, soul mates...whatever you want to call it, that's Flynn & Tessa. Drawn together so many year ago, now they can't keep their eyes off each other, yet again. Upon their first real meeting, sparks are flying, tension is thick, and everyone can feel it! But she keeps her heart guarded, for fear of falling to hard, to fast. Flynn, on the other hand, can't describe the feeling he has but he knows that he can never let her go.
Flynn was amazing. He's got the badass rock star vibe but poor does he know how to love. His body is a temple and I shall worship him! I loved his POV more than anything, it was a journey. Although Tessa was a great female lead, she kind of pissed me off sometimes. TALK people, that will eliminate so many fucking problems in the furture!
The ending seemed a bit rushed, even the Epilogue, so that's one reason for not giving this a full 5 stars. Also, there wasn't much of a climax. There's the typical misunderstanding and fight/break up scene...but that's one downfall to having both his & her POV's...it take away from the mystery of what the other is thinking, so you know exactly how the make-up scene is going to go. But anway, I do love this author and her other books...she does NOT disappoint! Can't wait for book two...Cole (Mmmmmm)!
Kudos to Ella Fox for creating another SEXY romance novel. If there's anyone that can write sex...it's her!!
*I'm sad to say that I could not cast either Tessa or Flynn. I just couldn't find any one sexy enough to do either one of them justice...but use your imagination, sometimes that's the best way to do it!*
Flynn Fucking-Mason Rand, the MOST SEXY & ROMANTIC Rock Star! Six years ago, during the start of a horrible concert, his eyes locked onto the deepest, richest chocolate brown eyes he'd ever seen. He sang to her all night, mentally dedicated his performance to her, without even knowing her name. That night changed his life, he knew he had to change or he'd hit rock bottom. Now starting his band's final tour, he meets Tessa.
Tessa Hamilton's work as a professional photographer snagged the eye of the lead singer to the Renegade Saints. Little does he know, that he's her ultimate crush. Having been to many concerts, his picture all over her wall, and the only man to bring her to orgasm without even being in the room, Flynn is her dream man and she's beyond excited...for her career, of course.
Love at first sight, destiny, fate, soul mates...whatever you want to call it, that's Flynn & Tessa. Drawn together so many year ago, now they can't keep their eyes off each other, yet again. Upon their first real meeting, sparks are flying, tension is thick, and everyone can feel it! But she keeps her heart guarded, for fear of falling to hard, to fast. Flynn, on the other hand, can't describe the feeling he has but he knows that he can never let her go.
"I promise you that I'm not trying to fuck and run, Tess, but YOU aren't sure of that yet. You also don't fully know that you can trust me. I know that I have to earn that trust. This isn't a fling so it's not something that I have any experience with, to be honest. You're different, sweetness. For you, I want everything to be just right."
Flynn was amazing. He's got the badass rock star vibe but poor does he know how to love. His body is a temple and I shall worship him! I loved his POV more than anything, it was a journey. Although Tessa was a great female lead, she kind of pissed me off sometimes. TALK people, that will eliminate so many fucking problems in the furture!
The ending seemed a bit rushed, even the Epilogue, so that's one reason for not giving this a full 5 stars. Also, there wasn't much of a climax. There's the typical misunderstanding and fight/break up scene...but that's one downfall to having both his & her POV's...it take away from the mystery of what the other is thinking, so you know exactly how the make-up scene is going to go. But anway, I do love this author and her other books...she does NOT disappoint! Can't wait for book two...Cole (Mmmmmm)!
March 14, 2013
Flynn…..
I feel like we’ve been inundated by sleazy rock bands as of late. Every time I turn around, there’s another whorebag lead singer or bass player or drummer trying to work their way through the vortex created by an unending string of drugs, booze and sleazy groupies. The heroine is smacked in the face with orgies and hangovers and rehab, resulting in drama fueled ANGST. This is not the case with the Renegade Saints. At only 23, Flynn and his band figured out where the dark road of fame would lead them and they steered their way off of that path. At 29, they have decided to retire and try to lead normal lives. That is not to say that these boys are pure as the driven snow….they are still rockers, after all.
Flynn falls in lust with Tessa’s picture and has her hired on as photographer for the band’s final tour. Tessa has been in lust with Flynn since she was thirteen. There’s a bit of sexual dysfunction on both of their parts, which is miraculously resolved when they, uhm, COME together.
Commitment phobes are one of my pet peeves. This is why I love the Kristens—Ashley and Proby—SO HARD. I like a hero who knows what he wants and pursues it. This was my main issue with the Hart boys—all that “I’m no good for you” and “I don’t believe in marriage” bullshit was like a cheese grater on my nerves. Flynn was miraculously unafflicted. It was refreshing. He wanted Tessa and used every weapon in his arsenal to win her. I loved that he went to his Daddy for advice. I LOVED his grandmother. I will SO be the foul-mouthed, dirty minded granny when I’m old and blue haired….
I love Ella Fox, but her heroes do spit some corny game in the bedroom. All that I’m-gonna-fill-you-up-with-my-come and please-mark-me shit is for the birds. “Wanna be deep in this pussy babe, filling you with so much come that you can’t keep it all inside…” and “your tiny cunt aches to be filled and fucked…” Yeah. Some may find that hella sexy. I do not.
It’s not ALL bad—Flynn has his moments. He sings to her in bed—so sexy—and he does have a way with his I-love-yous….. “I was so fucking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself.” Sa-woon. A well-placed F-Bomb in the midst of a heartfelt speech is an instant panty-melter.
Ella will be tackling Cole’s story next. I am more than a little disappointed that this will be a threesome book. I don’t like threesomes and I don’t wanna read about them. For me, sharing my man is a no. My man being WILLING to share me is a BIG NO. I also feel like it’s a bit trite--the rock star series with the threesome or BDSM book thrown in. Based on the temperament of one band member, I have a feeling the BDSM book is to come. To each his own, but I will not be reading the next book.
I feel like we’ve been inundated by sleazy rock bands as of late. Every time I turn around, there’s another whorebag lead singer or bass player or drummer trying to work their way through the vortex created by an unending string of drugs, booze and sleazy groupies. The heroine is smacked in the face with orgies and hangovers and rehab, resulting in drama fueled ANGST. This is not the case with the Renegade Saints. At only 23, Flynn and his band figured out where the dark road of fame would lead them and they steered their way off of that path. At 29, they have decided to retire and try to lead normal lives. That is not to say that these boys are pure as the driven snow….they are still rockers, after all.
Flynn falls in lust with Tessa’s picture and has her hired on as photographer for the band’s final tour. Tessa has been in lust with Flynn since she was thirteen. There’s a bit of sexual dysfunction on both of their parts, which is miraculously resolved when they, uhm, COME together.
Commitment phobes are one of my pet peeves. This is why I love the Kristens—Ashley and Proby—SO HARD. I like a hero who knows what he wants and pursues it. This was my main issue with the Hart boys—all that “I’m no good for you” and “I don’t believe in marriage” bullshit was like a cheese grater on my nerves. Flynn was miraculously unafflicted. It was refreshing. He wanted Tessa and used every weapon in his arsenal to win her. I loved that he went to his Daddy for advice. I LOVED his grandmother. I will SO be the foul-mouthed, dirty minded granny when I’m old and blue haired….
I love Ella Fox, but her heroes do spit some corny game in the bedroom. All that I’m-gonna-fill-you-up-with-my-come and please-mark-me shit is for the birds. “Wanna be deep in this pussy babe, filling you with so much come that you can’t keep it all inside…” and “your tiny cunt aches to be filled and fucked…” Yeah. Some may find that hella sexy. I do not.
It’s not ALL bad—Flynn has his moments. He sings to her in bed—so sexy—and he does have a way with his I-love-yous….. “I was so fucking lonely before you baby, but now I understand that my soul always knew you were out there. I love you more than life itself.” Sa-woon. A well-placed F-Bomb in the midst of a heartfelt speech is an instant panty-melter.
Ella will be tackling Cole’s story next. I am more than a little disappointed that this will be a threesome book. I don’t like threesomes and I don’t wanna read about them. For me, sharing my man is a no. My man being WILLING to share me is a BIG NO. I also feel like it’s a bit trite--the rock star series with the threesome or BDSM book thrown in. Based on the temperament of one band member, I have a feeling the BDSM book is to come. To each his own, but I will not be reading the next book.
May 6, 2015
I really enjoyed reading Picture Perfect. Yes, it is kinda hard to believe it could really happen that way, but don't we all hope that it can? Ella Fox just put all of our fantasies on paper and tied it up with a nice bow. Wouldn't we all love to go to a concert, sit in the front row, and have our dream crush stare into our eyes while singing our favorite song? Who wouldn't want to have a sexy rock star try to convince you that fate has brought you together? I know I do!
I got really attached to Flynn. Ella did a great job of letting us into his head so that we understood how he was feeling. We experienced his love for his friends and family, his passion for Tess, and it was believable. I got a big kick out the supporting characters too. Tessa's best friend, Jess, was funny and most especially Flynn's Grandma who tweets all of the family business!
I finished this book in one day, staying up way too late to finish because I couldn't put it down. This is my first Ella Fox book, but it won't be my last. I am looking forward to reading more in this series in addition to the Hart series.
I got really attached to Flynn. Ella did a great job of letting us into his head so that we understood how he was feeling. We experienced his love for his friends and family, his passion for Tess, and it was believable. I got a big kick out the supporting characters too. Tessa's best friend, Jess, was funny and most especially Flynn's Grandma who tweets all of the family business!
I finished this book in one day, staying up way too late to finish because I couldn't put it down. This is my first Ella Fox book, but it won't be my last. I am looking forward to reading more in this series in addition to the Hart series.
March 13, 2013
Super freaking steamy, super romantic. Perfect! I loved it! Loved getting some time with the Hart family too! Great set up for the next books in both of these series. Thank you Ella, you did it again!!
April 20, 2013
3 Stars! ~ Good Effort
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March 25, 2018DNF @ 20%
Cheesy AF.
I can handle insta-love sometimes. This is not one of those times. I hate books where the heroine has “limited” amount of sexual experience until she meets the hero. Yet the hero has had sex with “hundreds of women through the decades” <=Flynn’s quote. Not mine. They shared a “moment” at a concert and then all of a sudden Tessa doesn’t have any kind of sexual attraction to any man? Right.
I don’t recommend this.
Cheesy AF.
I can handle insta-love sometimes. This is not one of those times. I hate books where the heroine has “limited” amount of sexual experience until she meets the hero. Yet the hero has had sex with “hundreds of women through the decades” <=Flynn’s quote. Not mine. They shared a “moment” at a concert and then all of a sudden Tessa doesn’t have any kind of sexual attraction to any man? Right.
I don’t recommend this.
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