Review: Aftershock by Desiree Holt

Determined to shake off her past, Sydney Alexander plans to seize the day when it comes to handling PR for Lightnin’ the blazing star rising on the rock scene. Rick Trajean, Lightnin’s lead, torches her all business all the time mantra when the sizzling chemistry between them ignites brighter than the band’s popularity.

As Lightnin’ scorches the charts, Rick and Sydney burn up the sheets. But can their passion handle the pressure of the music business? Not everyone is happy with Lightnin’s success and when the vindictiveness so common in the business threatens to destroy the band, their tour, and the love Rick and Sydney found in each other, their powerhouse may come crashing down. What’s left when it does?

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Release Date: March 25th 2014
Publisher: Decadent Publishing
Source: Manic Readers
Reviewer: Karen
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

The rock group, Lightnin’ is on the cusp of success. A month ago they were a band on the rock-club circuit in L.A., but now they are about to cut a CD and start on a national tour. Sydney Alexander is the PR agent assigned to promote Lightnin’ and Rick Trajean is the leader of the group. From the moment Sydney meets Rick, she is instantly attracted to his sexy good looks, but Sydney knows she must stay away from Rick and concentrate on her job. Rick and Sydney’s sole focus has always been on their careers, they have never had time for anything else, especially a relationship.

Desiree Holt writes and entertaining story.It was interesting to read about a band on the brink of stardom and everything that takes place behind the scenes. Since the story is told from Sydney’s prospective, the reader learns how she handles the publicity for the group and all the thought and preparation that goes into marketing Lightnin’. I admired Sydney’s hard work and dedication and how she never lets anything get in the way of the band’s success. It’s easy to understand why Sydney is attracted to Rick. He is a hot, down to earth, a nice guy and a talented performer. I enjoyed this story, but I wish there was more of a build up to Rick and Sydney’s relationship. I thought their relationship happened too quickly to be believable, but when Rick and Sydney get together they create some steamy sex scenes. This is the sequel to Joy Ride and is a stand-alone.