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by L.A. Witt (Author), Cat Grant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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On the surface, rock star Jordan Kane has it all. His band No Rules is burning up the charts and headlining a world tour. His bodyguard doubles as a hot, kinky boyfriend who knows just how to push all his buttons. But behind the scenes, he’s suffocating.

Jase Hewitt never imagined he’d have a shot at bedding the larger than life rock star - never mind dominating him - but now he’s worried he’s in over his head. Jordan’s kinks run deep, dark, and sometimes dangerous, putting Jase’s desires to both pleasure and protect him at odds.

They might have a fighting chance at finding the safe, happy medium between what Jordan needs and what Jase is willing to give, but there’s one problem: Daniel, Jordan’s childhood best friend, the band’s talented guitarist — and a volatile, hard-partying drug addict. Jordan is determined to save Daniel from himself, but Jase has been there, done that, and desperately wants to protect Jordan from the inevitable heartache of watching an addict self-destruct.

When Daniel goes off the rails again, Jordan calls off the tour to get him help. Tension within the band skyrockets and pressure from the record label sends Jordan into a dark spiral. Now his band — and his life — are balanced on a knife's edge, and Jase is the only one who can pull him back... but only if the echoes of his own tragic past don't push him over first.

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Cat Grant lives by the sea in beautiful Monterey, California, with one persnickety feline and way too many books and DVDs. When she's not writing, you can usually find her watching movies or TV (Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries are among her favorite shows), singing along to her favorite band (30 Seconds to Mars), or fantasizing about kinky sex with Michael Fassbender and/or Jared Leto. L.A. Witt is an abnormal M/M romance writer currently living in the glamorous and ultra-futuristic metropolis of Omaha, Nebraska, with her husband, two cats, and a disembodied penguin brain that communicates with her telepathically. In addition to writing smut and disturbing the locals, L.A. is said to be working with the US government to perfect a genetic modification that will allow humans to survive indefinitely on Corn Pops and beef jerky. This is all a cover, though, as her primary leisure activity is hunting down her arch nemesis, erotica author Lauren Gallagher, who is also said to be lurking somewhere in Omaha.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MS38438
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (December 31, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 31, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 521 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1723892688
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  1. Cat Grant

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    Two-time EPIC Award winner Cat Grant lives by the ocean in beautiful Monterey, California with one persnickety feline and way too many books and DVDs. You can usually find her listening to Dan Savage's podcast, hiding behind her couch while The Walking Dead's on, or - most likely - writing while listening (and singing along - badly!) to Verdi or Wagner on her earbuds.

    Contemporaries get her creative juices flowing - featuring alpha male Marines and Navy SEALs, MMA fighters, hot musicians (rock stars and classical violinists), a transgender dominatrix (in BREAKING FREE, winner of the 2014 Rainbow Award for LGBT erotica), and a six-book series spanning thirty years, two generations and three genres (menage, m/m and new adult).

    She's currently about to release the second book in her Courtlands: The Next Generation series, titled, RITES OF PASSAGE.

    Coming later this year/early next year: another Bannon's Gym novel (more hot MMA fighters!) and a possible departure from my strict diet of contemporaries - a journey across a future dystopian/post-apocalyptic America featuring an interracial lead couple (one of whom is military). Expect some Walking Dead-type riffs, though I'm not sure if I'll add zombies to the mix. Humans beings are a lot scarier.

    Drop by her website at: http://www.catgrant.com

    Or her Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cat.grant?ref=profile

    Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CatGrant2009

    Read her blog: http://catgrant.com/cats-blog/

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    L.A. Witt is a romance and suspense author who has at last given up the exciting nomadic lifestyle of the military spouse (read: her husband finally retired). She now resides in Pittsburgh, where the potholes are determined to eat her car and her cats are endlessly taunted by a disrespectful squirrel named Moose. In her spare time, she can be found painting in her art room or destroying her voice at a Pittsburgh Penguins game.

    Website: http://www.gallagherwitt.com

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallagherwitt/

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Customers find the story engaging and emotional. They describe the book as readable, well-written, and enjoyable. Readers appreciate the compelling characters and realistic portrayal of their struggles. The pacing is described as smooth and the details are vividly depicted. Overall, customers find the book an intense and well-crafted read from start to finish.

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31 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the characters engaging and the storyline moving. The book explores themes of love, relationships, and success in the music industry. Readers find themselves immersed in the erotically charged scenes and immerse themselves in the well-written story. Overall, they describe the book as an emotionally engaging and well-crafted romantic BDSM novel.

"...Intense BDSM play was woven perfectly throughout the story and showed why individuals are drawn to it as a form of mental escape as this reader..." Read more

"I liked the storyline. Jase and Jordan were both likeable characters with strengths and flaws...." Read more

"...It is quite dark, and it doesn't let up. It is a very real kind of story, where from the outside it appears all is great, but from the inside it is..." Read more

"...putting the collar on and taking it off got old but damn the sex scenes were HOT." Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and engaging. They appreciate the descriptive dialogue and the fast pace. The story is well-crafted and well-edited.

"...This was an intense read from start to finish...." Read more

"...Other than that, this was a good read." Read more

"OMG! This is one of the best rock star books I have read. This story is quite a bit different than the other rock and roll books out...." Read more

"...This was a really good book I felt so bad for Jordon Daniel is a selfish jerk who has been using Jordon for years and he blames him for his drug..." Read more

11 customers mention "Character development"8 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the compelling characters with deep-seated issues. They appreciate the realistic portrayal of Daniel's character and his struggles with addiction. The story is engaging with a good cast.

"Wow! This book is so very well written. The characters absolutely come alive, the story moves along at a wonderful pace and it's very well proofread/..." Read more

"...I loved this story! Fantastic characters with an amazing storyline!..." Read more

"...I thought the characters were likeable and I felt bad for Daniel and shed tears over his ending in the story...." Read more

"...I really came to love the main characters and was heart broken when (the inevitable) tragedy struck...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book. They find the characters well-developed and engaging. The author handles the kink elements with grace, even the ugly ones. They feel that they are right there experiencing their pain and bondage.

"...The glitz and glamour, as well as the loneliness and stress, of the music world is vividly depicted in ways that don't always end happily but keep..." Read more

"...He has his best friend in his band, and a super sexy bodyguard. All should be well, but it is not. Jase Hewitt is Jordan's bodyguard...." Read more

"...It was so well written I felt that I was right their feeling their pain." Read more

"...Tastefully done even with the bondage and dominated scenes. Love that they got their happy ever after ending...." Read more

3 customers mention "Detail"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's detail. They find it descriptive and detailed without being repetitive. The music world is vividly depicted, though not always in a happy ending.

"...and glamour, as well as the loneliness and stress, of the music world is vividly depicted in ways that don't always end happily but keep reality..." Read more

"...I adored the fact that the authors didn't forget all the little details that turns a good story into a great story...." Read more

"...The dialog is entertaining and well done, things are descriptive and detailed but not repetitive or drawn out, just right and interesting...." Read more

3 customers mention "Heat level"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and passionate.

"Good, intelligent writing, hot and realistic MM romance in the rock star world with a BDSM theme on the side...." Read more

"Hot and poignant journey into music and BDSM...." Read more

"Hot and deep..." Read more

3 customers mention "Emotional content"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the emotional content intense and difficult to follow.

"...But I enjoyed it, despite the constant overwrought emotions. I’m not going to sum up the plot. Several other reviews have already done that...." Read more

"...but at about 75% I had to put it down for a little bit because it became emotional and I couldn't see through the years in my eyes...." Read more

"This story was more intense then I had anticipated and generally I don't read BDSM type stories but the author kept pulling me in...." Read more

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  • J. Faltys
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Intense M/M Rockstar Read....
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014
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    As a fan of rockstar stories I was immediately drawn to this story and the intensity of the emotions on display. The glitz and glamour, as well as the loneliness and stress, of the music world is vividly depicted in ways that don't always end happily but keep reality just a breath away. The characters weren't always perfect but they made you feel and put you through the emotional wringer to the very end.

    The authors dealt with real issues of addiction in its many forms along with self-injurious individuals and their needs to feel anything, no matter how close to danger they tread. Lead singer Jordan always wanted fame but he finds it a lonely place where no one can be trusted until bodyguard Jase enters the picture. Jordan enjoys walking on the wild side of sexuality as a form of escape as he always feels as though everyone wants something from him. Jase is the one person who wants Jordan for himself, he just wants to keep him safe and help him express his pain in a safer way though. The two of them are scorching together in numerous m/m sexual encounters, but guitarist Daniel's constantly on the fringe of their relationship keeping them from fully committing because of his jealousy. Daniel is the face of addiction and the authors actually found a way to make him sympathetic towards the end as until that moment his addiction was toxic to everyone around him.

    This was an intense read from start to finish. Intense BDSM play was woven perfectly throughout the story and showed why individuals are drawn to it as a form of mental escape as this reader became fully immersed in these erotically charged scenes. The characters are compelling with deep seated issues and scenes that left me a bit teary-eyed at times too. Ms. Grant and Ms. Witt are at the top of their game in this story and I look forward to what they create together next!
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  • AGReads
    4.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2017
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    I liked the storyline. Jase and Jordan were both likeable characters with strengths and flaws. I also appreciated the realism shown in Daniel's character and his struggles with addiction.

    My one complaint is that there are no distinctive character voices. Every character speaks and thinks the same. Because both of the MCs' names begin with a J and the POV changed frequently, it was easy to lose track of whose POV i was reading. A few times, I had to stop and look back to see who was speaking. Characters should be distinguishable by more than just the name at the beginning of a chapter. Other than that, this was a good read.
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  • Miss Heidi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jase and Jordan's journey isn't for the faint at heart, but so worth it!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2015
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    OMG! This is one of the best rock star books I have read. This story is quite a bit different than the other rock and roll books out. I loved this book. It is quite dark, and it doesn't let up. It is a very real kind of story, where from the outside it appears all is great, but from the inside it is not. You spend a lot of time hoping for the best, and you pray they all come though it ok. This one is a bit of a tearjerker, but the story telling is fantastic.
    Jordan Kane has it all. He is a part on No Rules, a mega famous band on tour, doing shows for 20,000 fans a night. He has his best friend in his band, and a super sexy bodyguard. All should be well, but it is not.
    Jase Hewitt is Jordan's bodyguard. He used to be in a band, but now he is protecting a man he has wanted for a long time. Jase was into the BDSM scene, and he had heard that Jordan was kinky.
    The tour was going well, but Jordan's childhood friend was going off the rails again. Daniel was doing drugs and it was out of control. After one very long night, Jordan was about to make out with Jase when he got the call that Daniel had slipped out. Jase finds him high and brings him home, and Jordan is fried. He needs Jase to indulge in his kink of breath play. Jase does, but as a Dom himself, he knows how dangerous that is. They begin a sexual relationship that is more take than give, but it works for Jordan. He is burned out from watching Daniel destroy his life. Daniel and Jordan have a long history and they do love each other. They crossed a line a while back and nothing has been the same. Jase is concerned because he lost a boyfriend to overdose and sees the same thing happening with Daniel. He isn't sure he can take another one. Their relationship and the band struggles with Daniel's setbacks, and eventually the band has to get Daniel help. When things go very bad, Jase and Jordan might not be able to work through their pasts and demons. But they do need each other to be whole again.
    This book deals with some very tough situations like drug use, breath play, and suicide which may not be suitable for everyone. I loved the book, but this is no fairytale, kleenex is definitely needed. This is a very powerful story and I loved it. I cannot wait to read more from these authors.
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  • Dawn
    3.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good
    Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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    I enjoyed this book. Some of it was unrealistic and the putting the collar on and taking it off got old but damn the sex scenes were HOT.
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  • True Colors
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jordan + Jase
    Reviewed in Italy on April 8, 2021
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    Uno dei miei libri preferiti in assoluto. In grado di far provare forti emozioni.
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  • Katherina
    5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! Loved this book!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2019
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    Wow! Loved this book. The author has definitely captured the sad addiction cycle and made this story of love, grief, addiction and caring into a new hemisphere incorporating a BDSM and entertainment lifestyle. Well done L. A. Witt!
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  • Queen Crow
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2019
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    Wow. Beautiful and tortured story. So well told. You will definitely have a good cry reading this book. It's sexy and sensual too, without being salacious. Loved it.
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  • Ralph
    4.0 out of 5 stars Read this book.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2016
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    This book will keep you reading until the last full stop. You will laugh, cry, feel joy and anger. There is a lot of graphic male to male sex but as it is entwined within the story it will not disgust you. This is a book that should make you sit up and take stock on your own life and priorities. Read it. When I finished the book I went onto Amazon to see what else had been written by these 2 authors, Cat Grand and LA Witt.
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  • Shaztwirl
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2016
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    This book was recommended to me by someone who warned that it would wreck me, break my heart etc. It didn't, but I did enjoy it.
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