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If you're not familiar with the Sinners on Tour series, it's about a hard rock band called—you guessed it—Sinners. In each book of the series, one member of the band finds true love with a very lucky and self-confident woman. I think you have to be self-confident if you're going to date a rock star. Do you agree?

DOUBLE TIME, which will be released this November, is about Sinners' sexier-than-sin rhythm guitarist, Trey Mills. I once had a reader comment in a review of the first book, BACKSTAGE PASS, that she had no idea what all the music technical terms meant. As a die-hard rock music fan, I thought the lingo was common knowledge and that most readers could figure it out from context, but I apparently assumed wrong. So if you don't know a fret board from an amplifier, allow me to bring you up to speed on a few things.

Sinners is made up of five members. While everyone knows that lead vocalists sing and drummers play drums, the roles of the guitarists might not be as readily apparent. In most metal bands there are three guitarists: lead, rhythm, and bass.

Jace Seymour (hero of HOT TICKET—coming out in early 2013) plays bass guitar. Bass guitars have fewer strings than regular guitars, usually four, and play lower octaves. I like to think of bass guitars as filling the gap between drum percussion and guitar melody. A good bassist, like Jace, keeps the beat with the drums and fills the harmony of the electric guitars.

Lead and rhythm guitarists usually play six-stringed electric guitars. So if lead and rhythm guitarists both play the same instrument, what's the difference between the two?

Lead guitarists tend to play melody and solos. Rhythm guitarists play repetitive chords and riffs. In Sinners, the lead guitarist Brian Sinclair (hero of BACKSTAGE PASS) is known for his "finger-burning solos". That means his fingers move so fast, his finger muscles burn from the effort. He loves embellishments (extra notes) and writing music on his wife's skin. The band's rhythm guitarist is Trey Mills (hero of DOUBLE TIME), who compliments Brian's musical genius perfectly. Brian and Trey are both excellent guitarists. In fact, during major guitar solos, they take on dual lead guitarist roles. They both solo. How can you have a dual solo, when solo means "single"? That means they both play the solo simultaneously. It sounds amazing!

Occasionally, Brian and Trey have a guitar duel, where they try to outplay each other. Brian always wins. Or maybe Trey just lets him win. The two have been best friends for years. One of the first things that Trey notices about the heroine of DOUBLE TIME, Reagan Elliot, is that she plays guitar just like his friend and band mate, Brian Sinclair. Despite Reagan's amazing talent, Trey somehow manages to beat her when she challenges him to a guitar duel. Probably because Trey Mills is too sexy for his own good and distracted the poor woman while she was trying to play. Her payment for losing the duel? Being required to hang out in the hot tub with Trey and his equally sexy brother, Dare. Heck, maybe she lost on purpose.

So in my opinion, it takes two guitarists to make the perfect sound in a metal band. And it also takes two guitarists (Trey and Reagan) to make a really hot erotic ménage book called DOUBLE TIME. What's your favorite kind of music? Does it include guitars of any kind? One commenter will win DOUBLE TIME!

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Comments

I enjoy music of all kinds but there is something very sweet and pure about the strum of a classic guitar. Looking forward to reading about your music making.
Good luck and happy writing!
(Tracie Travis 1:30am November 30, 2012)

Yes, I do love rock and roll but also love christian music
and salsa music and some country and grew up with dancing to
disco beat music. I am very versatile and truly love all
kinds of beats of music that is upbeat and gets me inspired
to write and dance and be carefree with life too. Thanks,
Cecilia CECE
(Cecilia Dunbar Hernandez 8:05am November 30, 2012)

Although my love of music genres is in constant flux classical guitar has remained a favorite. "Dueling Banjo's" is a part of my playlist that I often listen to while hiking. Strange? Probably so.
(Beth Charette 9:46am November 30, 2012)

I love all different types of music, it usually depends on my mood and what Im doing. I really enjoy having some type of instrumental music playing while I read
(Julie Parrish 10:05am November 30, 2012)

I love all kinds of music but right now I am indulging in my absoluate favorite - Christmas music!
(Pam Howell 10:17am November 30, 2012)

I have a very eclectic taste in music. I will listen to just about anything but hardcore rap. I will say that my favorite music is bands rather then just singers. There is something about the corroboration and teamwork that goes in to making the music that makes it better!

I grew up the unmusical child in a very musical family so I got every musical reference in Olivia's books. My mom plays piano and sings, my brother is a drummer and my dad plays both 6 string and 12 string guitar in addition to singing. They all write music and have can hear a song and instantly play it. Me nada!

Thanks so much!
(Maria Smith 10:30am November 30, 2012)

I enjoy the 1950's rock and roll the best.
(Sharon Berger 10:39am November 30, 2012)

I love all types of music, more main stream. I gotta keep up
with what my kids are into :-)
(Raquel Perez 11:05am November 30, 2012)

So glad to see so many music fans here!

I had a 10-year dry spell starting in the mid-90s when I
didn't listen to much music. Then my son got interested in
music and rekindled my absolute love. I regret the years of
silence, but am glad he brought music back into my life.
(Olivia Cunning 11:09am November 30, 2012)

I love all kinds of music, because music makes my heart HAPPY! Even love listening to my kids Disney songs in the car! I would love to win!

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(Maria Malaveci 11:27am November 30, 2012)

I'm a fan of pretty much everything, though I've never really
been able to get into country all that much. Right now, I will
say that I'm into a more of an indie rock vibe but it changes
daily.
(Danielle Gorman 11:30am November 30, 2012)

I like all kinds of music from african lullabys to instrumentals. at the moment I listen to a lot of soft rock and rock, or music I can easily fall asleep to. I do love Acoustic guitars in songs though!!!!
(Aretha Harvey 11:40am November 30, 2012)

There is a good blues series - Leaving Trunk Blues, Crossroad Blues etc. by Ace Atkins. It's a crime series but blues lovers will rave about it. Shows the seedy and exploitative side of the business though.
(Clare O'Beara 12:15pm November 30, 2012)

I love my country, but I do listen to other kinds.
(Cynthia St. Germain 12:23pm November 30, 2012)

I love the Sinners!!! I read Backstage Pass and I have been hooked ever
since! I can't wait to read the rest of the books!!!
(Sylvia Bull 12:25pm November 30, 2012)

rock! so yes guitars are definitely included!
(Eva Segerblom 12:25pm November 30, 2012)

I enjoy a variety of music from folk and classical to rock and pop.... thanks for sharing... have to look for your series!
(Colleen Conklin 1:16pm November 30, 2012)

In enjoy Classical music and the Gregorian chant. Crazy!! But my favorite is rock and roll and I guess it always will be. Thanks for the contest.
(Kathleen Yohanna 1:39pm November 30, 2012)

I am very ecletic in my love of music. My ex husband played rhythm and lead. It took me about a year to figure all the differences. I think that in most music that I like I follow the bass - rock, jazz - the bass has a certain sound that allows you to find the beat (even if there are no drums or it has a seperate beat). Dueling riffs can be a lot of fun to hear and listen to, I am glad that I got my education and know I will enjoy your book.
(Carla Carlson 2:27pm November 30, 2012)

As we grow our taste in music changes...mine certainly has.
But I still like background music more than drown-out-
everything-else music.
(Mary Hay 2:45pm November 30, 2012)

I love all types of music and don't have a favorite genre. I listen to it according to what I'm in the mood for. Guitars play a roll in a lot of the music I listen to.
(Leni Kaye 2:46pm November 30, 2012)

I definitely love metal! I love most of the bands that you post weekly on your
blog, Olivia, and I even found my daughter's new favorite band on there too- Rev
Theory! Thanks for the great music, and for keeping us entertained with your
newest books.
(Debbie Burdeen 2:47pm November 30, 2012)

I have eclectic taste in music...a little of everything but a have a sweet
spot for alternative rock.Mmmmm hmmmmm
(Irene Velazquez 3:01pm November 30, 2012)

I confess that I am a little old fashioned in my taste for music. Your take on a group sounds most interesting.
Blessings,
Marjorie
(Marjorie Carmony 3:07pm November 30, 2012)

My favorite music is country but not the old country the newer stuff. Over all I like most music; christian, pop, rock, heavy metal and oldies.
(Wendy Hulbert 3:30pm November 30, 2012)

I like all types of music from jazz to rock, it really depends on my mood.
(Maureen Emmons 4:44pm November 30, 2012)

I like a singable melody and I like it to come to a crescendo of some kind. Looking forward to your book!
(Lisa Elwood 4:59pm November 30, 2012)

I like many types of music, but rock and roll is still top of the charts, lol
(Ann Sheiring 5:34pm November 30, 2012)

I love country music, but also enjoy gospel.
(Wilma Frana 5:49pm November 30, 2012)

MY FAVORITE MUSIC IS ROCK N ROLL, CELTIC THUNDER, MONKEES AND
FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY LOVE TO WIN IT.
(Shelly Caggiano 6:51pm November 30, 2012)

this sounds like such a wonderful book.I love music of all kinds.
(Kellie Demarsh 7:15pm November 30, 2012)

I love country music and guitars! The older the better.
(Kathy Fowler 7:24pm November 30, 2012)

The only guitarist I ever listen to is Santana. He is the only guitarist I know about.
(Kai Wong 7:51pm November 30, 2012)

I love to listen to rock...i also play guitar so i love to
make my own solos
(Andie Wardlow 8:09pm November 30, 2012)

I love all kinds of music as long as it has a good beat and I
can understand any vocals.
(Diane Sallans 8:20pm November 30, 2012)

Music is fine with me as long as there's no screaming and it helps to be able to figure out the words. Right now I like pop and music related to movies.
(Alyson Widen 8:38pm November 30, 2012)

I find the instrumental guitar music can be very seductive especially if the guitarist is tuned into you.
(Shelby S 8:45pm November 30, 2012)

I like all different kinds of music and depends on the mood I am in at the time.
(Pam Griffith 9:23pm November 30, 2012)

Most of the time I listen to light rock, but my music changes with my moods. I've been known to put on classical at times as well as acoustical guitar, which I love as well. I'll even listen to country, although mostly some of the music from about 10 years ago, before it went to a rock sound. About the only music I can't take is rap, because I wasn't raised with it. I was actually raised with Motown and Rock and Roll, and played the cello and flute. As I said, my tastes are varied, as my moods change. I'd love to read your book, because I'd find it a fun read. It sounds like you really go into a lot of detail, and I'll get a musical refresher course in the process!!
(Peggy Roberson 10:30pm November 30, 2012)

I love different kinds of musuc. Would love to win.
(Linda Hall 11:54pm November 30, 2012)

I love all kinds of music! Your book sounds awesome, thanks for the chance to win a copy!
(Christine Mead 5:46am December 1, 2012)

I love classical music. Mozart moves me to tears, for all the
right reasons.
(Mary Preston 7:14am December 1, 2012)

Indie rock and classic rock. With lots of guitars.
(Roxana Perez 2:04pm December 1, 2012)

I listen to a mix of music including rock. It all depends on
my mood.
(G. Bisbjerg 2:57pm December 1, 2012)

I love all kinds of music. Recently I have been enjoying a lot of different types of rock. And yes, lots of guitars!
(Jennifer Beyer 8:15pm December 1, 2012)

love the oldies so of course, there is guitar involved.
(Barbara Studer 10:03pm December 1, 2012)

I like all kinds of music, but I do lean more to country music. I love the sound of acoustic guitars.
(Sheila Faylor 10:29pm December 1, 2012)

I enjoy music of all kinds . Guitars are my favorite instrument
(Danielle McDonald 8:47am December 2, 2012)

I love guitar music! My main favorites are bluegrass and rock.
(Christine Cushing 5:05pm December 3, 2012)

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