New Release Review ~ Rock Chick Reborn ~ Kristen Ashley @KristenAshley68 #2018NewRelease

Rock Chick Reborn by Kristen Ashley
Rock Chick #9
Release Date: April 2, 2018
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance
Source: Gift on Kindle (using gift card from Lexxie)
Rating: 5 Bookworms
Challenges: #2018NewRelease
Goodreads

Synopsis
As a Rock Chick, Shirleen Jackson lived through all the kidnappings and explosions. Along the way, she also watched the dramatic love stories that came with those rides unfold.

But long ago, Shirleen made her choice. It affected who she was and would always be. She decided to settle for what she had and not want for more. She had good friends. She was raising two fine young men who weren't hers, but she loved them anyway.

She was good.

And then Moses Richardson crashed into her life, literally... and deliberately.

Moses has different ideas about Shirleen. He's more interested in the Shirleen of now, mostly because she's interesting. And funny. And loyal. Smart. Beautiful.

But Moses has a big challenge on his hands.

He has to convince Shirleen of all that.

And then convince her she deserves to have more.

Rock Chick Reborn was like a more mature version of Rock Chick... a Rock Chick story with ALL the feels but without all the mayhem. And seeing as it's Shirleen's story, it was just right!

I've adored Shirleen since she first stepped onto the page. She's as selfless as they come, taking on everyone else's problems and love life  even taking on raising two street kids who needed love and stability. And getting to boss around badasses - the Hot Bunch - and making bets on their love lives was gravy. But Shirleen never thought to have bets made on her own love life because she felt she wasn't worthy.

Omigosh did I enjoy Moses' way of proving to her just how worthy she is! Moses was a more mature version of one of the Hot Bunch. Every bit as alpha - but a bit more...reserved maybe? in his methods. Watching him win Shirleen over - worm his way into her heart - was so sweet. Getting to spend a little time with both the Hot Bunch and the Rock Chicks was the cherry on top...and made me long for yet another re-read. *wink* Oh, and I appreciated that a character from the Chaos series - a minor character who made a huge impact on Joker and Carissa - appeared here, making an impact once again. Just made me smile.

The release of Rock Chick Reborn was a surprise and a very welcome one. Shirleen had to have her day, her say, and get her own Hot Bunch man. Now the series is really complete!

New Release Review ~ Rock Chick Reawakening ~ Kristen Ashley

Rock Chick Reawakening by Kristen Ashley
Rock Chick #0.5
Release Date: January 3, 2017
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance
Source: I preordered a copy on Kindle
Rating: 5 Bookworms
Challenges: #2017NewRelease
Goodreads ~ Amazon

Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling author, Kristen Ashley, comes the long-awaited story of Daisy and Marcus, Rock Chick Reawakening. A prequel to Kristen's Rock Chick series, Rock Chick Reawakening shares the tale of the devastating event that nearly broke Daisy, an even that set Marcus Sloane--one of Denver's most respected businessmen and one of the Denver underground's most feared crime bosses--into finally making his move to win the heart of the woman who stole his.

Oh my heart! Just when I don't know how my heart can contain any more love for this series, KA delivers Daisy and Marcus' story. Honestly, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed but I couldn't have imagined how beautiful their story would be.

I think that this story really works, especially being a novella, because I knew Daisy so well already. The addition of her back story was cake. I also knew Marcus but getting to know him better, seeing him woo Daisy...wow! But more than wooing, witnessing how Marcus handles Daisy after a traumatic event (one in which KA conveys how it affected Daisy without giving us a front row seat) - and even in simply getting to know her better - his patience, compassion, and care - it's easy to see why she fell for him. I fell as well.

And that ending. *sniff* I think I may have cried more over this novella than any of the full length Rock Chick stories because Daisy and Marcus both survived a lot - particularly Daisy. So it was extra touching seeing how Marcus won his woman - how Daisy found her prince.

KA couldn't have done it any better!

That's What HE Said #69 ~ Thirsty Thursday & Hungry Hearts #50

That's What He Said is a weekly meme hosted by the lovely ladies @Chapter Break. Here's the deal: every Thursday, post a line from your book boyfriend to his heroine. Keep in mind, these are direct quotes from dialog in the books. The quote doesn't have to be romantic - just something our hunky hero said to his lucky lady. Be sure to link up over at Chapter Break as well.

My pick this week for That's What He Said is from:

Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley

There are so, so many wonderful things that Ren, the hero in this final installment, said. But one thing I've really enjoyed in this re-read is the family dynamics between the Nightingale's. And so I went with a quote from Lee to his little sister, Ally. They're talking about Ally's choice in careers, by the way.

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"There are a million other things I'd want for you. It took me a while and Hank to lay it out, but the thing I should want most is what you want. So now I'm tellin' you, like yesterday with that ntoe, don't ever doubt it, anytime you need me, I'm there."

*~*~*~*~*~*

"You want me to make breakfast?" he asked.
Jeez.
Seriously?
This guy could also cook?
I tested the waters.
"Are we talking instant oatmeal or eggs benedict?"
That got another lip quirk before he answered.
"I was thinking croissants, eggs whatever way you want 'em, fresh strawberries, bacon and tater tots."
Did he say tater tots?
For breakfast?
"Did you say tater tots?" I asked in order to confirm.
"Baby." His hips pressed into mine. I bit my lip at how good that felt and his face dipped close. "Tater tots rock breakfast."
Ren Zano ate tater tots for breakfast and served them up to his fuck buddies.
He was a dream.
"I'm totally down for breakfast," I answered.
At that he smiled and my world ended.
Again.
Because I wanted that smile every morning right after mind-blowing sex and right before my tater tots.
And I wanted it for a lifetime.