Heart Throb - Review
Heart Throb
Hearts of Metal # 7
By: Brooklyn Ann
Released: November 13th, 2018
Boroughs Publishing Group
Bassist for heavy metal band,Viciöus, Brand Kife is known for his scowl and inability to form meaningful attachments. When he meets Lexi Adams, the director of the documentary being filmed about Viciöus, Brand wants the smart, sexy woman, but knows he’s not worth having. Staying away from the alluring beauty becomes impossible, but he has secrets he’ll never share, not even with Lexi.
Lexi Adams wasn’t ready to settle down and may never be. Every time she’d tried to date, the man would want to put his needs first. Her first boyfriend had forced her to choose between him and film school.Her second had wanted her to support his film career. And now that Lexi’s career was finally taking off, she didn’t have time to look for a third. Until Brand Kife, who seems more than happy to keep his distance, until that is impossible and ever more became a reality she embraces with her whole heart and soul.
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
Heart Throb is the seventh and final book in the Hearts of Metal series by author Brooklyn Ann. This story can be read as a standalone romance, although I like to recommend reading a series from the beginning. I enjoy knowing the backstories as I read, and I think it gives me a better foundation. Just know that it’s optional, and the story can be read on its own.
In this book, we are back with the band Viciöus, and I love the fact that this series started and is ending with them. Heart Throb tells the story of Brand Kife, who is the bassist for the band, and Lexi Adams, who is the director filming a documentary of the band. Brand has a lot of secrets and is known to not be the friendliest of guys. Lexi has had a tough childhood, and she is determined to succeed through her own efforts.
Heart Throb is a captivating storyline, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Like all of Brooklyn Ann’s books, the characters are well developed, and I had a hard time putting it down! It was full of drama, angst, and some really steamy scenes!
A definite add to your TBR list!
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Kissing Vicious
Hearts of Metal # 1
By Brooklyn Ann
Released: August 20th, 2015
Boroughs Publishing Group
Aspiring guitarist Kinley Black is about to get her first big break—as a roadie for Viciöus, her favorite heavy metal band, and for the rock god she always dreamt might make her a woman.
THE ROADIE
At 15, aspiring guitarist Kinley Black wished she were a boy. At 16, after hearing Quinn Mayne sing, she wanted him to make her a woman. Now, at 22, her dreams have come true. Quinn’s band Viciöus needs someone to lug their amps around the country, to strive and sweat with the guys. She just has to act like one of them.
AND THE ROCK GOD
Quinn had to admit the new chick could pull her weight, but that didn’t mean his road manager made the right choice. Taking a hottie on a heavy metal music tour was like dangling meat in front of a pack of feral hounds—and Quinn could be part dog himself. But more surprising than her beautiful body are Kinley’s sweet licks, so that no man could help but demand a jam session. Quinn will soon do anything to possess her, and to put Kinley in the spotlight where she belongs. And to keep her safe and sound from the wolves.
Amount of Sex: 3.5 / 5
How explicit – 3.5 / 5
Story – 4.5 / 5
Overall – 4.5 / 5
Kissing Vicious is the first book in the Heart of Metal series by Brooklyn Ann. This is the first book that I have read by the author and I thoroughly adore it! Kissing Vicious tells the story of Kinley Black and Quinn Mayne. Kinley has had a challenging childhood and has learned to fight for what she believes in. She is a strong-willed, modest woman who is willing to work extra hard to be taken seriously in the male-dominated life of a hard metal rocker.
As Kinley begins working for the heavy metal band Viciöus, her relationship with the lead singer, Quinn, grows. I love that Quinn was not a snobby rock star or one who took advantage of everything. He was protective of Kinley and supported her throughout the story. I was drawn into the book quickly with a great storyline, wonderful characters, and some hot hot scenes. I am looking forward to reading the second book, With Vengeance,
which is Katana and Klement‘s story.
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With Vengeance
Hearts of Metal # 2
By Brooklyn Ann
Released: May 19, 2016
Boroughs Publishing Group
Katana James is about to become the studio guitarist for her favorite heavy metal band ever—and meet the musicians, music, and man of her dreams. SHE MEANS BUSINESS Twenty-three year old Katana James can shred on the guitar. Not that anyone would know, as she’s spent most of her time working on a popular news and gossip website for Heavy Metal fans since her own band broke up. But her dreams are in reach when she gets an audition to play with her favorite band, Bleeding Vengeance. Kat won’t let her gender, her anxiety disorder, or even the pranks of a malicious stalker stand in her way. The only thing to threaten her focus? A growing fascination with the group’s brilliant, mysterious bass player. HE OFFERS PLEASURE Klement Burke has always been the heart, soul and brain of Bleeding Vengeance. He’s the kind of rock star who stays in the shadows, a perfectionist more interested in satisfying his brain than other parts of his body. Until he auditions Katana James. At first it seemed a perfect idea, as he’s been aware of her talent for some time. But meeting her in the flesh ignites thoughts far from professional. Despite the conflict of work, the odds against her falling for a geek like him, and a secret he’s been hiding, his heart, body and soul now belong to Kat.
Amount of Sex: 3.5 / 5
How explicit – 3.5 / 5
Story – 5 / 5
Overall – 5 / 5
I was SO excited to read With Vengeance, the second book in the Hearts of Metal series, by Brooklyn Ann. I really loved the first book and couldn’t wait to devour Katana and Klement’s story. There was something so real about the characters. Katana is sort of the opposite of Kinley in many ways… and I liked that about her! Kat suffers with an anxiety disorder and I admire her for not being ashamed or hiding it. She still went and accomplished a dream of hers to play guitar… and with her favorite band Bleeding Vengeance no less!
Klement already knew of Katana and how talented she was before her audition. He hoped she would work well with the band and become a permanent member. He has been attracted to Kat for some time and bends over backward to keep her safe. He is my new book boyfriend and I could go on forever telling you why he is so awesome!
The storyline was excellent and was perfectly paced. There was mystery, suspense, passion, drama and the sex scenes were hot and steamy! I can’t wait to read the third book in the series, Rock God, which is Dante’s story.
Not only did I love this book… I f’ing loved it!
This is a must read series!
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Rock God
Hearts of Metal # 3
By Brooklyn Ann
Released: September 26th, 2016
Boroughs Publishing Group
Fleeing tragedy and infidelity, twenty-five-year-old Shayna Jones takes the longest walk of her life—which ends with her in the protective and possessive arms of heavy metal music’s hottest commodity, Dante Deity.
HE’S THE BEST THERE IS
Dante Deity is revered by everyone who knows anything about heavy metal music, and he’s respected by everyone else. Rich, handsome, and successful, he has a voice like velvet-wrapped lightning and an ability to juggle numerous philanthropic ventures and still crank out hits. When he’s on tour, music is his life. When he’s taking a break, he’s thinking about his next tour—or working on a project that helps him forget he’s alone. In front of him lies his next endeavor.
SHE’S READY TO BE MORE
Shayna Jones is fleeing her past. Tragedy, infidelity, heartbreak: the twenty-five year old has suffered it all. She was strong enough to run, however, like a spunky heroine from one of her novels, and soon she’ll be flying…just as soon as she can walk again. But this time she has help. Unlike her abusive ex-husband or her bullying mother, the man standing before her is determined she succeed. In fact, Dante commands it. But while his intensity and generosity can easily win her heart, to gain her trust a man must first prove she’s something worth worshipping. Even—or especially—a rock god.
Amount of sex – 4 / 5
How explicit – 4 / 5
Romance – 5 / 5
Overall: – 5 / 5
Rock God is the third book in the Hearts of Metal series by Brooklyn Ann. I love the first two books in this series and immediately started reading Rock God as soon as I was done with book two. Brooklyn Ann weaves us another amazing story filled with drama, angst, passion, and inspiration. Her characters are so realistic and written with so much depth… it’s hard not to become emotionally attached to them all!
Rock God tells the story of Dante Deity who is one of the most respected musicians in the metal community. Dante is a hardworking man who is constantly on tour, working on an album or volunteering his time to a cause. He is the ultimate book boyfriend being so hot, caring, talented, and the list goes on and on. Shayna has been through so much pain internally and externally. The romance between Dante and Shayna is perfectly paced and I was completely enchanted with them.
I have fallen more in love with this series with each book that Brooklyn Ann writes!
I absolutely recommend this series! A must read!
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Metal and Mistletoe
Hearts of Metal # 4
By Brooklyn Ann
Released: December 14th, 2017
Boroughs Publishing Group
Fighting the darkness of their pasts, talented heavy metal musicians Curtis Scrimm and Dezra Hopkins seek holiday solitude but find each other.
A HOLIDAY REDEMPTION
Curtis Scrimm and Dezra Hopkins have lived both the highs and the lows of life—literally. They’ve both known the joy of performing to hordes of screaming fans and the horror of betraying all that they love and admire. They’ve both just gotten out of rehab.
But things are always darkest before the dawn, and with this Christmas comes redemption. It arrives in an unlikely place, in the solitary and deadly beauty of Yellowstone Park. It comes in the form of desperation and unquenchable desire, though things are never so black and white. The spark is a good bass line, the hottest lick from an electric guitar, and a primalistic roar like a furious lioness, and it will ignite an inferno of inspiration that both had been seeking. But that flame needs to be fanned. Curt and Dezra can nurture it with each other. Then they’ll need to find enough trust to make it burn forever.
Forbidden Song
Hearts of Metal # 5
By Brooklyn Ann
Released: January 11th, 2018
Boroughs Publishing Group
Womanizing rock star, Cliff Tracey represents everything that has been forbidden to Christine Mayne, which only makes him a greater temptation, especially since she discovers he’s so much more than he pretends to be.
BREAKING FREE
After having one of the worst experiences a young teenager could endure at the hands of cruel musicians, Christine Mayne’s rock star brother Quinn tried to lock her away from the world. She had to fight to live her life, go to college, get her master’s and enter her PhD program. Now, she’s determined to complete her research on group dynamics by touring with Bleeding Vengeance, even it means deceiving her brother and lying to the band’s fabulous lead singer, Cliff Tracey.
Cliff Tracey hates being manipulated, lied to and deceived. He’d know, having gone through a string of exes who had done just that. When he thinks he’s found a kindred spirit, and a beautiful babe to boot, imagine his surprise – and disappointment – when he learns she played him so she can tour with his band to complete her PhD. When he finds out why, he knows he’s in double trouble because Quinn Mayne will kill anyone who touches his sister, and Cliff Tracey has all sorts of plans for Christine Mayne that involves more than either of them ever expected.
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit 2.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
Forbidden Song is the fifth book in the ‘Hearts of Metal’ series by author Brooklyn Ann. I believe this story could be read as a standalone, although I highly recommend starting from the beginning of the series. Understanding the backstories will gain the reader a better foundation to fully appreciate the storyline.
I wasn’t quite sure how I felt about Cliff Tracey, the lead singer of Bleeding Vengeance. He often acts like an arrogant womanizer in the other stories. As I began the book, I was immediately drawn into Cliff and Christine’s story. I was captivated by the drama, angst, and passion of the storyline. I could understand how Christine felt and why she did certain things in the book. There was a lot of emotions while reading their story and it was great to watch Cliff grow to be a better man.
Like I have said before, I fall more in love with this series with each book that Brooklyn Ann writes!
A must read series!
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Tempting Beat
Hearts of Metal # 6
By: Brooklyn Ann
Released: June 12th, 2017
Boroughs Publishing Group
YOU NEVER KNOW…
Bleeding Vengeance’s drummer, Roderick Powell knows he’s a sod for feeling glum, especially after moving into a beautiful new home in a smart Denver suburb. But all his mates are partnered or married, and dreadfully happy. It’s enough to make a rockstar rethink his options. And even though his sexy neighbor has given him the brush-off, he’s decided to have another go – at this point he has nothing left to lose, apart from his heart.
WHAT LIES BENEATH
Gwen Mason’s romantic past has been bumpier than most – twice divorced by thirty, she’s had enough of broken promises. An ER nurse who keeps a brutal schedule, she’s happy to become known as the neighborhood crazy cat lady. But…the most delicious man has moved next door. He’s British, he’s famous, he’s a rockstar. And, hard as she tries, Gwen can’t keep Rod Powell from breaking all her rules, and suddenly she sees a future she never believed possible.
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit is the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
It’s so great to be back with the men and women of Bleeding Vengeance! I just love these characters and couldn’t wait to read Rod’s story! Tempting Beat is the sixth book in the ‘Hearts of Metal’ series and can be read as a standalone. Although, I recommend starting from the beginning of the series. Understanding the backstories will gain the reader a better foundation to fully appreciate the story. Just know that it’s not necessary.
Tempting Beats tells the story of Roderick Powell, the drummer for Bleeding Vengeance. Rod is starting to think about settling down, like the other members in his band. First, he decides to buy a house in Denver, not too far away from Klement and Katana. Rod’s next neighbor is Gwen Mason, a beautiful ER nurse who is about 7 years older than him. Gwen has been married twice and divorced twice, so she’s not looking for a relationship.
The story was captivating, and I especially loved all the drama in the new neighborhood!
A must read series!
*Voluntarily Reviewed a Gifted Copy*
Formerly an auto-mechanic, Brooklyn Ann thrives on writing romance featuring unconventional heroines and heroes who adore them. Author of historical paranormal romance in her critically acclaimed “Scandals with Bite” series, urban fantasy in the cult favorite, “Brides of Prophecy” novels, and the New Adult winner of the 2016 Reader’s Choice Award, “Hearts of Metal Series,” she provides love for the broken and strange.
She lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her son, miscellaneous horror memorabilia, and a 1980 Datsun 210.
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