Wild Licks by Cecilia Tan Series: Secrets of a Rock Star, #2
Published by Forever Publication Date: August 2nd 2016
Pages: 352
Also in this series: Taking the Lead, Hard Rhythm
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Gwen Hamilton wants to succeed at acting without using her family name: she wants to be judged on her own terms. But when an exercise in Method Acting leads her accidentally into the arms of Mal Kenneally, the rock star with a reputation for unusual sexual appetites, Gwen thinks maybe sheβs found the ultimate test of her acting abilities. Or maybe sheβs finally met the man who can see the real Gwen underneath the act.
Mal Kenneally has done his best to leave his aristocratic British family behind. The Rough, the rock band he started with his childhood friend Axel, is his family now. But will he be forced to choose between the brotherhood of the band and his growing obsession with Gwen Hamilton?
Mal and Gwen push each otherβs limits, each convinced that one day theyβll go too far. But the farther they go, the more they discover that two can delve far deeper than one.
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This is a hot, steamy and intense erotic story about Mal Hamilton, a tormented rock star in the popular rock group The Rough. Mal is considered difficult because he cares more about his music than the money. He says what is on his mind and he doesn’t like making small talk or kissing anyone’s ass. Β All Mal is interesting in is writing good music, playing his guitar and the guys in the band.
Mal needs to be in control and likes kinky, rough sex but he feels guilty about his needs and he is leery of relationships. Β However, once Gwen Hamilton sneaks into Malβs life, he is never the same. Mal and Gwen have an immediate attraction and lots of chemistry. Β They have a highly satisfying sexual relationship together; Mal is a sadist who likes to inflict lots pain and Gwen loves to receive it. Β Even though they connect sexually, they are never sure of themselves or their relationship.
Gwen is a heiress and an aspiring actress and I found it easy to like her. Β She is sweet and hard working. Β Gwen has found it difficult to find a relationship that satisfies her, Β until she meets Mal. Β Unfortunately, Mal has a lot of issues. I have to admit, I did get frustrated with Mal because he is continually pulling away from Gwen. Β Gwen is a lot more patient with Mal than I would be. Even though Gwen is everything he needs, Mal doesn’t think he deserves her. Β Mal doesn’t mean to hurt Gwen, he is just trying to deal with all his demons. Β It isn’t easy to understand Mal’s motives and I just wanted to shake some sense into him. Gwen is open and willing to give so much but Mal is afraid to let go and trust his feelings.
This is the second book in the Secrets of a Rock Star series and each book is standalone. There are some great secondary characters in this story, especially all the guys in the band and I can’t wait to read more about them.
