This book is a MUST READ! A powerful heroine and a to-die-for hero. Watch Liza face her past and her fears with hottie Justice by her side. It might start with trust and friendship but things rapidly get steamy as Liza can no longer deny the chemistry between them. Don't let book one of this trilogy rock by when you can grab it today!

I've been in love with rock star romances for a while now, not sure if it started with Crystal Kaswell's Sinful Serenade series, or Kylie Scott's Stage Dive series. But it doesn't matter, this book definitely ranks right up there for me with these others that I loved. Liza's past is one that really is intense. Her past also makes a great path for her to try to help other people who have been in the same situation as she was, not to mention gives her a chance to be a voice when her family had her stay silent and figure things out on her own. Justice, the rock star of the story, is one that has his own demons. With a mom that deserted him, blaming him for the PTSD issues that her husband, Justice's father, let take him away from the family. The two come together through a reality tv show, which is another plus for me. I do love reality tv shows, especially this very type! As someone who started with American Idol from the very first year, and now is watching the new show Boy Band, this story-line really grabbed my attention.
Justice is really great. Very patient with Liza, and definitely seems to be willing to help her through what she wants. But he also has his own issues, he really wants to win, and honestly, his band needs to win in order to help Liza out with her plans. I liked the other characters as well. The other bands made for great friends and foes. All in all it was a great read, hard to put down, and now I have to wait for book two. I will definitely be requesting book 2 to review as well!

If you like rock star romances, this is one to add to your TBR list!

Savaged Dreams is one of the best rockstar romances I've read to date. It's the story of a young band in the making, Savaged Illusions, who are trying to win a rock reality show competition called Court of Rock. Justice Cade is the band's lead singer. When he meets the band's new college student publicist, Liza Glasner, sparks are flying all over the place. Especially because he and the band have accused her of being "a sorority girl whose only experience at promotion is taking selfies." "Or a groupie," River added. "More interested in snagging a rock star than doing a job." Does Liza take that and roll over?! Oh hell no, she's a feisty, tough woman!! "Actually...I'm not in a sorority, I'm a bit old for a babysitter, and I don't even like rock stars."

But, Liza wasn't lying, she really doesn't like rockstars and she has the scars to prove it. As she and Justice fight their way into a relationship, I was freaking out, because I knew that somehow the other shoe was going to drop and it would be really ugly. And it was, REALLY ugly. At the end, when the cliffhanger happened, all hell was breaking loose. The band was fighting amongst itself, accusing Liza of being a Yoko, and Justice could feel his loyalties being pulled all over the place. Does he choose Beth, the woman he's falling in love with, whose life he has helped fall apart in his quest for fame? Or does he choose his band? The guys who are his family, who have his back?

I am dying to read part 2 now, and can't wait for part 3 to come!

Wowzers. This book. This book. This book. I'm not sure what I was expecting when I picked up Savaged Dreams, I've always been a huge Jennifer Lyon fan, but good grief, she outdid herself with this book! Liza and Justice = mega swoon alert. These two have just about every obstacle in their way, but somehow they could not be more right for one another. They're the epitome of "it's so wrong, it's right". From Justice's devoted attention to Liza, to Liza's ability to ground Justice when no one else ever has, these two are scarred beyond imagine, but throughout the first book in their journey, it's an epically effortless melding together. But again, as right as they are for once another the TV show Justice and his band are trying to win, Liza's hidden, and ticking time bomb past are just the most present and noticeable tribulations that face these two in their unexpected romance.

I will say this: holy cliffhanger, batman I was NOT ready for a cliffhanger like this book delivered. I'm not adverse to them in the slightest, and I should have known going in, but I was just so damn excited about another Jennifer Lyon book I didn't even fully read the description before I started in on the book. But I got to about 65% and thought... hmm there's no way this can wrap up, and sure as heck curveball after curveball got lobbed at my poor sensitive reader heart and now I'm just sitting here desperate for the next book. I need Justice in my life like I need chocolate (hint, it's an almost daily consumption here in the SBDR household). I just cannot WAIT to get more of this story and figure out how one of my beloved authors is going to dig her characters out of these holes!

A definite must-read for me - you won't be disappointed!

Happy Reading!
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This book will take you on an emotional roller coaster. We get real characters with real life issues. Liza was victimized at a young age. The perpetrator, the media and her family let her down. She had to bottle up all her emotions to try to survive. Justice feels like he is not worthy. His mother left and his father would rather be homeless than live with him. Liza's character makes you want to stand by her and fight for and with her. Justice just made want to cry. The anger and guilt he feels is overwhelming. When they meet that offer each other the missing parts. They keep each other grounded. The hard part is when they have to come out of their little cocoon. There are a lot of things that get in their way. The past comes out of nowhere to blindside them. The story ends on with a dramatic cliffhanger. I am anxious to see how Liza and Justice beat the odds.

I will NEVER get enough of Jennifer Lyon's books. And this new trilogy is freaking AWESOME! I freaking L-O-V-E-D Savaged Dreams. I am not bothered at all by the cliff hanger. In fact I really REALLY liked how it ended. I feel anxious to get the next one to find out what will happen next. It makes me edgy...its a great feeling for a good story because it makes the book THAT much more filling. I fell in love with Liza and Justice from the start. The Rock-Star dynamic really is fresh. Savaged Dreams is sexy and edgy...with the perfect blend of drama, suspense and your emotions definitely get involved. It was AMAZING!

Savaged Dreams had some intense passion and sizzling sex! I fell in LOVE with the Rockstar lifestyle from the good and bad and everything in between and I really...REALLY liked how our rockstar fell in love with a feisty intern. The sparks just flew strong between these two and I enjoyed watching them tumble together. This book was addicting and I can't wait to find out what happens next!

Savaged Dreams gets a SAVAGELY GOOD FIVE SHOOTING STARS! It will leave you BEGGING for the next book.

If you’re a fan of rock and roll (I am), reality tv shows (I am) or new adult romance (I am NOT), you’re going to love this book. Two out of three isn’t bad, so I was anxious to grab this book and dive right it. I’m glad I did! It’s about a competition for up and coming rock bands.

It was fun. The characters are well-developed and compelling. Liza has a tough back–story. It’s very easy to understand her desire to stay out of the spotlight, a little harder to understand her career path. She has done a pretty good job of hiding for years, just to endanger her anonymity when she meets Justice Cade.

Justice is the lead singer for the rock band, Savage Illusions. Not only is he a great singer, he’s a really nice guy, the kind of guy that would attract most young women whether they’re fans of rock music or not.

“He dragged his thumb along the curve of her neck. “Good.” Leaning down, he pressed his mouth to hers. “When you want it bad enough that it hurts, when you can’t bear not having me inside you, then you’ll be ready.” Pulling back, he released her. “But that’s not tonight. Unfortunately.”

He’s sweet and caring, and even though he could, he’s not the kind of man who would push a young woman further and faster than she is willing to go. And that just made Liza fall harder and deeper.

The blurb says that this book ends on a cliffhanger, and it’s a doozy! But, the second book will be published very son, so grab a copy and…

Enjoy!

2shay

What a fantastic start to the trilogy i couldn't get enough and ended up reading it in a day i need book two to hurry up a super read would recommend so well written and i just love Justin and Liza cant wait to see what happens next.I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

Liza and Justice's book was amazing, I usually don't read rock star books, this one is a must read! Loved it! Can't wait for the next one!

5 Escaping Your Past And Finding Love Stars

A phenomenal start to another great series by one of my favorite authors. Justice and his band are competing in a reality show that if they win will result in their getting the recording contract they so rightly deserve and desperately want. To keep them on the straight and narrow as they go into the finals Liza joins them as their PR person. Problem is, she's a college student who's trying to get her own internship.

While they started off rocky, their relationship turns to love which neither of them was looking for or expecting to find. Liza has a past that she doesn't want anyone to know about it. However, when she and Justice get closer and closer and he finds out what's going on he'll do anything to protect her.

This book captured me the minute I started it. There's some angst, suspense, smoking hot sex and a young love that could ultimately be the greatest love either of them has ever known. The secondary characters play a very active role in this book setting us up for book two in this series. The pace is perfect because it's revolving around a reality show and I love me a good reality show. I cannot wait to see what happens Savaged Vows and luckily we don't have to wait too long for it!!!

Book one, of this amazing trilogy, introduces us to the band of non blood related brothers who call themselves, Savaged Illusions, who are competing for a contract/record deal to be the next big thing through a reality TV show. Each band is given an intern to help promote them and Liza Glasner is not only theirs but also the woman Justice Cade, lead member of the band, falls hard and heavy for. Both have a painful sorta pass that helps to make each other stronger, but also complicates things for all concerned. Justice is trying to prove he is somebody while Liza is trying to stay out of the limelight.

Even thou this book mostly centers around Justice and Liza and their up and coming romance and struggles it also gives the reader an in depth look at the band as a whole. It's a great read and I can't wait to find out what happens next!

: 4.5 stars--SAVAGED DREAMS is the first full length installment in Jennifer Lyon’s contemporary, new adult SAVAGED ILLUSIONS erotic, rock romance trilogy focusing on twenty four year old lead singer for the rock band Savaged Illusions Justice Cade, and twenty year old college student/publicist Liza Glasner. For fans of Jennifer’s THE PLUS ONE CHRONICLES there is a slight cross-over with the appearance of Sloane Michaels and Drake Vaughn. There is a prequel novella SAVAGED SURRENDER that introduces the characters and some of the background to the series.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Liza and Justice) SAVAGED DREAMS focuses on a battle of the bands- a reality show that will see one band’s meteoric rise to stardom. With four bands remaining, each band is assigned a publicist to help promote and primp the bands for their upcoming appearances. Enter Liza Glasner, college student and Savaged Illusions temporary publicist, and the woman who will call to Justice Cade’s heart. What ensues are the band’s preparations for the upcoming competition, Liza and Justice’s building romance, and Liza’s struggle to remain calm as her life slowly begins to unravel with the revelation of her past.

SAVAGED DREAMS follows the band as they battle not only for the coveted prize but a media campaign that exposes secrets and lies, heartbreak and pain, jealousy, rivalry, and sins of the past. Although the story line primarily focuses on Justice and Liza we are introduced to the members of the band: their history, their failings; their sins of the past. As the competition nears the end, old rivalries come to a head, threats are made, and the past comes back for revenge.

Jennifer Lyon’s SAVAGED DREAMS is an emotional, heartbreaking and wonderfully written story that will pull you in and never let go. There are moments of jealousy and rage, romance and love, drama, tragedy and destructive words. The premise is imaginative, spirited and intelligent ; the characters are passionate, colorful and broken; the romance is seductive, provocative and intense. SAVGED DREAMS is an intoxicating and sensual story of romance, love and the toxic reality of jealousy and hate. The story ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned!

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Jennifer Lyon has created beautifully flawed characters in her new series Savaged Illusions. In Savaged Dreams, we first meet the band Savaged Illusions. They're in the final stages of trying to win a record contract on a reality TV show. From the moment Lyon introduces you to the band, you can feel their bond. They are more like a band of brothers.

Enter Liza. She just walked into a staged situation, and handled it like a pro. Her personality is front and center. She spent the last 6 or 7 years being silenced and having her power stripped from her. She's now learning to use her voice and wants to prevent this from happening to others. She's happy staying out of the lime light.

Justice is battling his demons in the exact opposite way. He will finally be good enough for his family once he's a household name. His a missile, laser focused on being a super star. He's got the talent, drive and isn't afraid of the hard work it'll take to get there. He's also not embarrassed by the choices he made that shaped him. He did some stupid stuff, but that was then and this is now.

Savaged Dreams is very character driven. Oh there's lots of action and Lyon does a great job of keeping the story moving, but what made this book so good was how each of her characters respond to the situation. You can see the strain of the competition start to wear at the incredibly strong bond of the band. Will they be able to survive or will getting to the top shred them like so many others? Lyon leaves with a cliffhanger. I can't wait to find out what happens next!

Justice and his band are in a rock competition. The winning band gets a huge contract. Justice is the lead singer and the band is called Savage Illusions. When the band is in the top three it receives a publicist. One day Liza shows up at Justice's bands rehearsal she is to be their new publicist. Justice and Liza have an instant attraction. Liza is still in college working on her degree and everything is balanced on the band winning then Liza will get a summer internship that she really needs to get closer to her goal. Liza had a terrible past she was trying to leave behind. At fourteen Liza had been attacked by a famous musician and it had almost ruined her life. So for good reason Liza has issues with trust and has panic attacks, But as they get closer Liza learns to trust Justice and feels safe with him she even tells him her secret. But the truth becomes known and Liza is again subject to ridicule and hatred.
I liked this story a lot until the end and it had a cliffhanger . This dropped the rating almost a point for me I would put 3.5 if I could. But cliffhangers really ruin a story for me. And take a lot off the rating. This story made me laugh at times. It also had some hot scenes. It was a quick read and kept my attention. I loved how the band got over it’s individual issues to become very close. I loved how Liza was change in her life and trying to leave her past behind. But I did hate how Liza’s past got out and hurt her again. So I did like the story a lot before the cliffhanger. I also liked the characters

I have read many of Ms. Lyons books and enjoyed them, this one included. It is a story of a young man Justice, who with his band mates are in a rock competition and are on their way up. They meet a young college student who is to be their publicist Liza and of course there is a instant connection between the two.
Liza has a past, a very terrible one she is trying to leave behind. She trusts no one and has many triggers that cause her to panic. She finds trust and safety with Justice to the point where she lets him in on her secret.
Of course living in the rock world, the truth is revealed and she is subject to hatred and ridicule. There is a cliff hanger at the ending, setting up for the next one within this series. I will definitely be reading the next one. I read this story in one afternoon, not wanting to put it down. Will be excited to see how their story plays out.

This book was an excellent start to a great new series. The story had a smooth flow and made a lot of sense. Just the right touch of romance. I am looking forward to the next installment.

*ARC provided from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange if an honest review*

The end of this book is probably what saved this book for me and pushed it to 3 stars vs. 2. That ending is also the reason I know that I will be looking for the next book so I can find out what happens to Liza and Justice.
I think the main reason I am not the biggest fan of this book is because I am never a fan of love at first sight. The type of love that automatically over looks all the flaws and problems. Lust at first sight I can understand. A WHAM BAM thank you ma'am can happen in an instant but it doesn't mean you are going to get married and have kids one day.
If you are looking for some steamy sex scenes, this book is for you.
Are you looking for a sex scandal involving rock stars and an under aged kid, this is for you.
I actually want to learn more about the supporting characters then  I do the main characters oddly enough. I am more interested in their back story then Liza and Justice. It just felt to superficial to me.

Jennifer Lyon hits it out of the park once again! She has such a talent for immersing you into her characters feelings, hopes and dreams. I'm not a big fan of rock star romance but I am a fan of hurting souls healed by love. This book trilogy/serial has that in spades. But beware readers, this is not the end of their story and it ends way too soon. You will be salivating for the next installment of this addicting story which will be arriving very soon.

Justice Cade is the lead singer in the rock band Savaged Illusions. His tight knit band is competing in a live elimination show/contest that is launching their band into the limelight. Each of these men have issues and they've bonded together to give each other loyalty and support. This series is about loyalty and trust, being there for each other. This will be a journey of a rock band and a couple making it through the challenges life throws at you.

The show gives them a publicist now that they've made it to the top 3. Liza Glasner is a student who is also competing to win an internship for the summer that will get her foot in the door of her chosen profession. She has hidden demons driving her too. Her position of publicist throws she and Justice into a working relationship that quickly becomes personal as their chemistry crackles. Justice is a guardian protector and he senses Liza's need for protection. She is so driven by fear and he is so driven by the will to succeed. As the conflict grows and romance blossoms you can see the train wreck coming. The journey is delicious.

There is so many quotes I want to save from this book. I highlighted them so I could come back to them. "No matter how strong you are, life can break you.", Justice speaking about his war hero dad. "You look beautiful when you do that. ... Do what? ... Fight off whatever it is that scares you. It's seriously hot. The timid uncertainty vanishes and your confidence shines through. The green in your eyes shimmers, and I know something snarky or random will come out of your mouth." Oh be still my heart! Then there is how he helps her..."realization dawned on her--Justice had known what he was doing by holding her arm, teasing her, getting her into the club and past her fear, a fear he probably didn't understand but helped her navigate anyway." Then later she writes this-- "The intimacy in his gaze went deeper than sexual, stirring ashes of the girl she'd been. It made her long to reach out and try, to push herself to see who she could really be." --Hope. Then she shows us passion that's more than lust. "Every time I touch you and you respond--' his fingers on her nape pulled her closer, '--My control slips, and something primal takes over. The need to possess you. Not just fuck you, but possess a part of you no one else has, the part you'll only give to me." Then he tells her she's his muse, "I've never felt this before--a raging passion mixed with the massive tenderness that makes my heart feel too damned big in my chest. You're my song, that one that every singer craves and can't stop singing because it fucking owns them and they want the whole damn world to know it. You, Beth, you're my song."

Perfection. Thank you Jennifer for allowing me to have the opportunity to ARC read this story for a review. I can't wait to read the next installment.

I am a fan of this author and first discovered her with the Plus One Chronicles. This series is just as great. The characters are well developed and her writing allows anyone to connect to them. I usually avoid cliffhangers, but I will always make an exception for this author.

Savaged Dreams, Jennifer Lyon

Review from Jeannie Zelos book reviews

Genre:  Romance, 

This is part one of a trilogy, and has quite a dramatic ending but books tow and three are scheduled for July and September this year so not too long to wait ;-)
I can live with that, its waiting a year of more that I hate! Forgotten half the story by then, and lost the impetus that kept me reading. a few months means its still reasonably fresh.
I'd still like trilogies like this to be all three parts out simultaneously - but that's not going to happen. 

Anyway, great start. Liza is young, but not one of those lightweight main characters, she's solidly ambitious, she's got a dark past and a big secret.
She needs the intern position that comes if her band wins the competition, but they're one of three in the finals and they're all out to win. 

Justice, band leader isn't happy they've a college student for their PR. He expected someone with experience, but as he and the band are learning, the contracts they signed are tough and there's lots of things were hidden carefully in the wording. 

From that rocky start though they soon are into a hot and heavy romance, and while he's focused on leading his band to win, she's also dealing with things as they crop up. Some of the band have secrets too, dark pasts, things that can damage their reputation, and its her job to ensure they don't.
There's a fierce and vindictive rivalry with one of the other bands that's above usual issues, and brings them into danger and dirty tricks. 

There's lots going on in this read, a fun and real feeling romance, dark secrets, dramatics, and of course the band stuff, songs and music making, the TV show that's strongly skewed to ensure top viewing more than letting the band and their music show through.
The fireworks really light up, with the TV guys positioning things to let the sparks fly, regardless of the damage it causes to people, reputations and the bands as a whole.
Its the whole viewers attract ads, ads bring in money and money is God that rules reality TV ( and why I never watch it).
Its done really well in this book, shows exactly how badly people can get hurt in the quest for maximum viewers. 

I really enjoyed this story and though it ends on a cliffhanger its also a natural break point. Not one of those reads where you're expecting the story to continue and just run out of pages.
Roll on parts two and three, I'll be waiting to read the rest of the story. Its for me a perfect blend of great characters that feel real, problems and issues that many people face and which make for a good story, and its balanced out by sex that adds heat but doesn't dominate. Great read. 

Stars: five, a great story, lots going on with main and secondary plots that feel genuine and lots of drama and excitement, plus of course some very sensual heat. 

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