upon reevaluation, I am adding a star to Lead. ( )

I was all set to give this a 5 star review and add to my favorites. Then, when I got to 60% finished and they still weren't together I got frustrated. I really wanted to read more of them as a couple!! They were funny as shit!! I could not put this down up until that point where I got annoyed that they weren't getting their shit together. Jimmy was such a great, tortured, hot guy!! He was really an interesting character and Lena knew just how to handle him. Still a good book but disappointed it wasn't as great as it could have been. ( )

Lead
4 Stars

Following a stint in rehab, Stage Drive's lead singer, Jimmy Ferris, is forced to endure the presence of a sobriety companion to ensure he doesn't relapse. After "encouraging" several others to quit, Jimmy finally finds his match in Lena Morrissey, a no-nonsense personal assistant, who has no qualms about speaking her mind. As these two strong personalities clash, their relationship evolves into more than simple employer-employee. Can Jimmy and Lena overcome the obstacles to their romance?

A significant improvement on the previous installment. Lena and Jimmy's interactions are a hoot and the fact that Lena is no pushover despite her feelings for Jimmy makes her all the more appealing.

While readers are only privy to Lena's thoughts, Jimmy is somewhat of an enigma. He has obvious feelings for Lena but keeps pushing her away, and it is only once she is gone that he is able to recognize just how much she means to him.

The secondary cast is great and their support and acceptance of both Jimmy, despite his troubles, and Lena is wonderful. Unlike many reviewers, I am not a fan of Mal as he is just too over the top for me. Nevertheless, he has his moments in this book.

The next book focuses on the bass player, Ben Nicholson, and Anne's (book #2) younger sister, Lizzie Rollins. There are already hints in this book that there is something between them and it will be interesting to see how it plays out. ( )

I would definitely call this a beach read; however, the story had a bit more substance. I enjoyed that about this book. The plot was a bit on the gritty side and felt real. I could easily see this happening in real life. The characters were really good and fit the plot.

Even though this is the third book in the series, it is the first book I read. It worked well as a standalone and I liked it so much that I want to read the other books. ( )

Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmmy. OhmyGawwwd

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