Review: Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning

Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunnings
Release date February 5th, 2013 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
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About the book
There are things in bassist Jace Seymour’s past that he is unwilling to share with anyone. To cover his guilt and anguish, he seeks dominatrix Mistress V (Aggie) to temporarily placate his inner turmoil. Aggie doesn’t have much use for men–besides the power rush she gets when they’re begging for mercy at her feet–but Jace isn’t like her usual clients. His cool defiance and unexpected dominance in the bedroom drives her to distraction and quickly steals her heart. When circumstances threaten Jace’s position in Sinners, Aggie must help him regain his rightful place in the band while showing him that time and love can heal all wounds.

My Thoughts
This is by far my favorite book of the series.  I knew I would love Jace way back when I read Backstage Pass, the first book in this series and I was not disappointed one bit.

Jace's story takes place right around the same time that Sed's does.  It goes way beyond where Sed's ended but it starts off with his first meeting with Aggie at the strip club where Jessica, Sed's love interest, works.  That is the one thing about these books that bothers me.  The time frame is all so jumbled.  This one wasn't as bad as Trey's story though since this one does happen after Seds we don't get spoilers for future books, but just be aware that when you read these the time frame is a little off.  Anyway so we have Jace who is the rockstar loner of the group.  He doesn't crave attention, he doesn't make a spectacle of himself, and he isn't looking to become famous.  All he wants is to play his music and forget his past.  When he meets Aggie for the first time sparks fly and well so do whips and paddles.  If you loved Fifty then this is your book because Aggie is a domme and let me tell you their scenes were beyond hawt.  Some were more emotional to read but others holey moley!  Before Jace can submit to Aggie though he has to come to terms with his past and his role in his parents lives as well as understand that he is good enough and loved by many. 

It was a very heartbreaking story to read and I have to say that the author did a brilliant job with the characters.  Normally in this genre the male or female always leave and there is some huge make up story, but Aggie never left.  She was his rock and knew exactly what Jace needed when he needed it.  Did they both make mistakes of course there has to be some kind of conflict, but she never left and neither did he.  I absolutely loved that!  I think these two are perfect for each other and it was so amazing to read their story.  Don't get me wrong though, there were a couple of scenes that had me bugging my eyes saying WTF, but this is something that hasn't changed throughout the series and it wouldn't be the same without those moments.  They are rockstars and well I can give them some slack for those moments.  There was of course the threesome that have become standard in this series and I have to say it kinda fit.  With everything going on between Jace and a certain Sinner I think it brought a new level to their relationship that needed it.  I won't say who was the third party in this situation because well I don't want to spoil it for you.

This book was so much fun (a little graphic at times with the word choices lol) and I can't wait to read Eric's story next!  He has grown into another of my favorite characters and I have a feeling his book will be hilarious!

By the way after reading these books if if I was 10 years younger I would so be on the look out for my Sinner!  I can't hear a rock song on the radio without wishing I was younger XD

4 Suns

 *ARC provided by the publisher*

Review: Double Time by Olivia Cunning

Double Time (Sinners on Tour #5) by Olivia Cunning
Published November 6, 2012 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
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About the Book
Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor in this menage story featuring the hottest guy in the Sinners band.

Trey Mills, the notoriously sexy Sinners rhythm guitarist, gives up his bisexual lifestyle and is swept into a hot, heady romance with Reagan Elliot, a female rock star sensation. But when Trey encounters Reagan's sexy bisexual roommate, Ethan Conner, he can no longer deny who he is or what he wants. Reagan heartily agrees to a solution that opens up a hot new world of sexual experience--and love--with the two men she wants the most.

My Thoughts
This rating is totally just for Trey. He is by far the hottest member of this group in my opinion and he deserves every one of those 3 stars. His story is definitely spicy and leaves nothing to the imagination but I am glad things ended the way they did for him. I honestly can't imagine his story being any different. I lurve this man and he deserves his happiness anyway he can get it. I also loved Reagan. She was hilarious and gave Trey a run for his money. Some of their conversations were some of the best I have ever read. Very laugh out loud funny. This rock star world needed a female musician and she was a wonderful addition. Ethan helped round out this trio and I can't see Trey and Reagan without him. And if I am being completely honest this story felt more rock star to me than the other 2 so far especially now after finding out the outcomes of all the band members. Which I am a little confused about since this is the third book in the series and we haven't yet read Eric and Jace's stories, but we get to see their HEAs. This book felt more like a series ending one than the third one in a set of 5.
My reason for taking away 2 stars is 1.Brian ticked me off and 2.Way too many babies! I will start with Brian. He was so mean to Trey! I expected way more from him when certain things were revealed. His band members were there for him through a lot and he was so self involved in this one and way too selfish. I just wanted to strangle him! I can't say much more because I don't want to give away what happens, but I am still upset over how Brian handled the situation. When I read first started reading this series every time I heard an alternative song I would get a smile on my face because these books were hot and they tend to leave an impression. Now though when I hear one all I see is babies! Rock stars need to party and have lots of smexin going on, not changing diapers and hearing biological clocks ticking. This series started out a certain way and I know characters are supposed to evolve and all but I didn't want these particular characters to grow up that much. Not yet anyway.
So I will definitely still read the next book, but I don't know if I will be as excited as I was with the previous ones.

3 Suns 

Review: Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning

Rock Hard (Sinners On Tour, #2) by Olivia Cunning
Published April 1, 2011 by Sourcebooks, Incorporated
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About the book
An ultimatum can break your heart....

Every night lead singer, Sed Lionheart whips thousands of women into a frenzy with his voice alone. But the stage is the only place Sed feels any passion since he lost Jessica...

If you’re not willing to break all the rules...

It shattered her heart, but law student Jessica broke off her engagement to Sed, determined to be successful on her own terms. But no other man can ever hold a candle to Sed...

Then a chance meeting and tortuously close quarters lead to uncontrollable flares of passion and rediscovery of their unique penchant for public encounters. Now, in addition to the risk of mutual heartbreak every time they get together, they’re in danger of truly scandalous public exposure...

My Thoughts:
Rock Hard hands the stage over to Sedric Lionhart (Sed), the lead vocalist of Sinners, and his former fiancé of two years passed Jessica Chase. Their relationship hit a stalemate a couple years prior when Jessica decided to pursue her dreams of going to law school and Sed was on an upward trajectory toward stardom. The relationship didn’t end well by any means, but one thing is certain, neither of them were ready to let go. When they are forced to spent the summer together as Jessica takes a job that will have her touring with the band, they discover there’s a ton of loose ends to tie up… or rather untie. ;)

Three rock hard stars for this book. I really didn’t enjoy it as much as I did the first book in the series. There seemed to be something missing between Jessica and Sed and I can’t say I came to like them as much as I did Brian and Myrna. Sed needs a few classes in sentimental conditioning and Jessica needs to tone it down a bit. Their public displays of affection weren’t my cuppa and when it went viral, well all I can say is that they had it coming to them. I was bummed to see that I really didn’t like Myrna in this book all that much, especially her reaction to Trey’s condition. Sort of disappointing, but that’s what happens when you get an overdose of a couple long after we’ve read their HEA.

The ending is sweet as cherry pie and I’m curious to see how these two get on in the other installments, but for now I’m ready to move on to Trey and Jace. I hope their stories bring back that something special I felt in the first book.

3 Suns

 

Review: Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning

Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
Published October 1, 2010 by Sourcebooks Casablanca
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About the book
Five stunning guys, one hot woman, and a feverish romance...

For him, life is all music and no play...

When Brian Sinclair, lead songwriter and guitarist of the hottest metal band on the scene, loses his creative spark, it will take nights of downright sinful passion to release his pent-up genius...

She's the one to call the tune...

When sexy psychologist Myrna Evans goes on tour with the Sinners, every boy in the band tries to seduce her. But Brian is the only one she wants to get her hands on...

Then the two lovers' wildly shocking behavior sparks the whole band to new heights of glory... and sin...

My Thoughts
Myrna Evans is a struggling professor with a slightly uncertain future, but despite her circumstance she knows life has cut her a break given the past she’s had to outrun. She’s not looking for a relationship or any sort of commitment that threatens her independence, but when Brian Sinclair, lead guitarist of her favorite band Sinners, crosses her path there sets the stage for an adventure that’s filled with passion and excitement.

Overall Backstage Pass is an exciting read, but there were parts where a little toning down would have made it more enjoyable for my taste. I liked Brian Sinclair and Myrna Evans when it was just the two of them because I’m a one girl/one guy sort of romance reader. So when other characters entered the love scene, it became a bit much for me.

There were some funny scenes that had me laughing out loud and then there were some moments that had me shaking my head in disbelief. Some of what went down can’t be physically possible... it just can’t! :P So overall, there was a good balance of awesome and awful that didn’t tip the scale either way.

I’m curious about reading the story of the other band members. Sed should provide some spicetastic entertainment, so I hope he doesn’t disappoint making me wish he just stood there and looked pretty.

3 Suns