I WANT YOU TO WANT ME is Book two in Erika Kelly's Rock
Star
Romance series. Although this is part of a series,
this is
the first book by Erika Kelly that I've read. I was able
to
follow along and enjoy I WANT YOU TO WANT ME even though
I'm new to the series. However, after reading and loving I
WANT YOU TO WANT ME, I plan on hunting down a copy of the
previous book -- YOU REALLY GOT ME - to devour.
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME stands apart from other rocker
themed
romances because of how fabulous the hero is. What you
expect from a huge rock star is a swagger, a certain
amount
of narcissism, and a tendency toward disposable
relationships. What you don't expect from a big name rock
star is a vulnerability and sensitivity. Bass player Derek
Valencia is an unexpected delight. He takes his band and
his music seriously but, thanks to his legendary musician
dad, his ego is not bloated. When he meets
professional "minder" Violet Davis, she is an answer to a
prayer he didn't know he uttered. She's hired by his
sister
to try to work her magic and clean up some of the band's
self-destructive habits.
Erika Kelly does a great job making these characters come
to life and seem very genuine. Having the story told from
both points of view help the reader understand the
characters better. Just as Derek's toxic relationship with
his father is fully explained, Violet's past is slowly
revealed throughout I WANT YOU TO WANT ME. Violet is an
extremely complex and flawed character. The major source
of
conflict, and obstacle to Derek and Violet's romance, is
her inner demons. Although flawed, I also find Violet
interesting and sympathetic. Everybody has something they
struggle with -- although perhaps to different degrees.
The
chemistry between them at their first meeting had me
hooked. The unabashed yearning Derek has for Violet in I
WANT YOU TO WANT ME will make you melt. Erika Kelly
creates
lovely little pockets of intimacy that will appeal to any
romantic.
I WANT YOU TO WANT ME is a compelling romance that is
sexy,
sweet, full of longing, epic and extremely satisfying. I
WANT YOU TO WANT ME is a book you can fall into easily. I
look forward to the next book by Erika Kelly.
From the award-winning author of YOU REALLY GOT ME comes the next romance in her red- hot Rock Star Romance series, about a rocker who lives for his music—and loves with all his heart. Derek Valencia finally has the success he’s worked so hard for. His band is touring its debut album and great reviews are rolling in. But when pictures of him tossing naked groupies off a balcony go viral, it’s damage- control time. He’s assigned a “babysitter” whose sole job is to keep him out of trouble. Violet Davis swore she’d never work in the music industry again, but being a minder for a rock star will earn her enough to pay off the mortgage on her wildflower farm. And for a girl brought up in the foster care system, owning her own home means more to her than anything. Though at first the two bang heads, the rocker and the farm girl soon grow close and realize that they make sweet music together. But can a girl who craves the stability of life on a farm really make it work with a man whose life is spent on the road with his band?
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