REVIEW: Outsider by Olivia Cunning

Reagan Elliot knows she should be living her dream...touring with renowned rock group Exodus End as their fill-in rhythm guitarist; however, she still feels like an outsider.  She knows she should be happy with the fame, success and love from not one, but two gorgeous and devoted guys, but the world sees things differently, often wanting to destroy anything it doesn't understand.

The crux of this second novel in Cunning's Exodus End series (and sequel to the Sinners book 5 Double Time) is this theme of being on the outside looking in. Reagan loves both Ethan and Trey. Their relationship works for them but there is fear on her part, as well as Ethan's, should the truth become public knowledge. She's not sure she is ready for the backlash from fans, friends or family.

Can their relationship weather this storm of media frenzy or will it crash and burn?

I enjoyed the book. Warning, it is smokin' hot, so readers shy on the sexytime and a polyamorous relationships should jump ship now. There is depth to the characters and plot. I adore Trey.  My one criticism is I thought the book was a little too long.  Some editing could have helped to tighten the narrative, reaching the conclusion more succinctly.

Final rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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REVIEW: Deep by Kylie Scott

Deep is the fourth Stage Dive novel by Scott and centers around the tumultuous relationship between bass player Ben and love interest Lizzy.

The attraction and interest between Ben and Lizzy is instantaneous.  Too bad both have been warned against each other from the start.  Lizzy is Ben's best friend's younger sister in law and as such strictly off limits but Lizzy is determined to change Ben's mind.  Despite his best efforts, Ben can't seem to stay away, especially when he has to keep Lizzy out of trouble in Vegas.

After a passion filled night ends in heartache, Liz is resigned to move on until two little red lines change her world forever. Pregnant, both have to figure out the future, what it means for their little "Bean" and whether love will play a role. There are plenty of cameos from other series favorite characters plus some good drama along the way.

I enjoyed Deep and the series as a whole.  I liked this story's pacing and the structure--beginning with the pregancy reveal, flashbacking back to the start of their romance, and then moving on to dealing with the fallout and rebuilding a relationship.  Ben and Lizzy aren't necessarily my favorite couple of the series but I adore Lizzy's voice and spirit.

Deep and the Stage Dive series are definitely for fans of the erotic "hot rock" romance genre. Who doesn't love sexy, broody but sweet rockers finding true love?

Final rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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