This is the 1st time that I have read any of this authors work, and my word, it will not be the last. Sam is a rockstar who has hit rock bottom, and just need to get away and get his mojo back. Faith is a single mom who runs a B&B, and Sam is booked in there by his agent for a couple of months. I was hooked on this story from the very beginning, and with the twist, this made an intriguing read.
This is a well written storyline, and the author has done a great job in writing this entertaining story. Well done!!
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book!

4 Stars

This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I really enjoyed it! 

The book was totally different than what I was expecting as the hero is a rockstar. 

First, the setting is in country Georgia in a little town called Dale. The town only has about 500 inhabitants so you can imagine the dynamics between the characters. 

Sam Castle has a massive case of writer’s block and is contracted to produce another album. He’s just finished the last show of his tour and wakes to find that he can’t remember what happened or where he was. All he knows is that he needs a drink! This makes him think that he could possibly be an alcoholic. The thought scares him enough that he tells his manager that he needs a break, a real break, from everything. 

Sam’s manager finds him a cottage to rent for two months at Adam’s Hunting Lodge so that he can get act together and to dry out. 

The woman who runs the hunting lodge, Faith Adams, catches Sam’s eye as soon as he checks in. But he’s determined to get his act together and get the creative juices flowing once more. 

Faith is a little spitfire and also a single mom after her husband tragically died in a car accident. She has a gorgeous five year-old daughter, Piper, who is just a little ball of energy. 

Ms Hart’s descriptive writing truly sold me on this book. I love her writing style and her characters were awesome. Mary Ellen, who is Faith’s best friend in the book, totally cracked me up. Truly, the supporting characters in the book were just as good as the main characters. The storyline kept me intrigued throughout the entire book and it was a really well developed story. The plot twists towards the end had me dying to find out what happens next. 

I definitely would recommend this book to any readers who are interested in a swoon worthy rockstar!

Sam Castle for the last few years has lived in and out of his suitcase as a rock star. Recently though he has been feeling the effects of being burnt out and wants a break away from the spotlight. One thing leads to another and Sam Castle aka Sam Castleton finds himself in the middle of nowhere in a small town called Dale.  Faith owns a small Bed and Breakfast in Dale and lives here with her five-year-old daughter Piper. The small town life is perfect for her as she had a go at being a Stepford wife and that didn't work out. Now it's just the two of them. Wanting privacy, Sam hires out the whole Bed and Breakfast and gets down to business which includes clearing his head and writing some new songs for his overdue album. As the story goes along, we have an idea of how the book will play out as this becomes one of those predictable HEA sweet romance reads. You know the type that you don't have to think much about, but you pick it up as you want one of those happy, feel-good books that cater to all those romantic notions of true love.  The other thing that I did like about Storming the Castle was that for Faith, this was a second chance at romance as her first husband is no longer around and of course due to her history Sam has to work harder than his usual rock star charm to woo her. The other good thing about this book is that even though it is part of a series, you can read it as a stand-alone story.
If you are on the lookout for a sweet small town contemporary romance, then check out Arianna Hart's new release "Storming the Castle" - Book #3 in the Dale Series.

This was a sweet story of a Rocker need to fix his life and a small town B & B owner. I enjoyed watching the story play out for Sam and Faith it had all the feels. If you are looking for an enjoyable book for a couple hours here you go. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book from publisher via NetGalley.

This is the first one for me in reading this author. Looking at her other ones too I wonder how I missed this author but no matter I suppose now I have opened one of hers. The characters called to me with them telling me their story. Faith is one to be admired with all that she does. Sam though he wants quiet but he also will be getting others things along with that. He has issues also that time will tell the truth. I say also you get more than most books that center around music with this one. Your given a solid romance with the building of a relationship that has you interested thanks to the style and the pull of the characters. By the time you are let go you are left with knowing you had a good one.

I really thought this book did a great job of showing how hard it is to do the right thing. Sam knew he needed time to himself to detox, both from alcohol and his stressful life. Even though he knew it would tick people off he still took two months off to get his ducks in a row, never expecting to find Faith. Faith is a single mother, who puts her daughter first and had to come to some pretty tough realizations about her husband - after he was gone. 
They start out as friends and work their way up to more. Sam is drawn to her instantly and when he meets her daughter, even after the rough start, he can't walk away from either one. 
They both know that their time is limited, but neither one wants to acknowledge what is developing between them. 
I loved the way Sam let Faith know his true feelings. I also liked how Faith dealt with her daughters grandparents. I would definitely read more by this author. 
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.

Small town, opposites attract, romance between a rockstar and single mom.

Storming the Castle by Arianna Hart was my first read by this author but I really enjoyed this small town romance between a rockstar and a single mom. Taking on opposites attract, the book is well written and moves at a nice steady pace with a few twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued from start to finish. 

Sam is a rockstar nearing rock bottom personally while Faith is a determined single mom trying to do her best having been scorned by love. Told from dual points of view, Sam and Faith have a chemistry that simmers and builds at a realistic pace as they grow closer until both can’t hold back any longer and things heat up. There were some great secondary characters that added extra dimensions to the two characters but Faith in particular given her slightly reserved nature. I loved seeing the little interactions between Sam and Faith’s daughter, Piper, as it added that extra likability to Sam’s character.

I enjoyed this and would definitely consider reading more by this author.

Take one grumpy, burnt-out rock star, add a hard-working single mother, place in a remote woodland setting and throw in a cute child and an adorable bear-dog. Mix vigorously with a hint of family drama and you get this romantic tale that I enjoyed immensely.

It's more of a small town romance than a rocker story, so adjust your expectations accordingly, because it’s all kind of sweet and good, with people who work hard and support each other, rather than taking whatever advantages they can. Sam is very much in need of that kind of easy atmosphere when he arrives, since his life has spiralled out of his control and he’s well on his way to becoming an alcoholic.

Luckily for him, Faith is extremely undemanding. She just wants to raise her daughter and get on with her business, she doesn’t even want to know who he is. There is an immediate attraction between them, but since they don’t act on it, their romance is more of a slow-burn, though it does lead to some heat later on.

I liked that most of the drama in the book actually focused on Faith. I kept expecting more from Sam’s side of things, but Faith’s own battles provide more than enough to fill the book. I’ll admit, some of the revelations were a little unexpected for this type of book, and was constantly waiting for other factors to be brought into play, but it certainly made things interesting. I do, however, think some aspects were resolved a little too easily, not just with Faith, but also Sam (his drinking in particular).

So it’s not perfect, mostly because this is a sweet book with nice feelings that doesn’t want to make anything too grim or gritty. There are a few darker things hinted at, but the plot mostly skates over them to leave everything comforting and cheerful. The characters are decent overall, the setting is beautiful and the whole thing is pretty cute. It was easy and enjoyable and I liked it enough to want to know more about Faith’s friends – so I guess I have some catching up to do in Dale.

4 Stars!

What a sweet romance between a rock star and a single mother!  A small town setting, fun characters and a sweet story make this book a lot of fun!

I really enjoyed the book, it has everything I love in a novel from start to finish. I can’t wait to read what the author has planned next!

This was not at all what I expected from a rocker book.  It was a pleasant surprise.  Sam is coming off tour and he fears he is turning into an alcoholic.  He has his manager find a remote place for him to stay for a couple months to get himself back into shape and to write the next album he is in contract for.  

Faith is a widow and single mom who took a chance and bought a bed and breakfast that also has cabins on the property.  This way she can raise her daughter close to her while working.  This so happens to be the place Sam's manager chooses to send him for his regrouping.

For a rocker book, this was actually pretty cute.  You got a 5 year old little girl, a dog and a down to earth bombshell who doesn't know who Sam is.  There attraction is immediate but not pursued.  It was more a slow burn that allowed the reader to see these to get drawn in slowly.  

I kept expecting to for a nasty ex or groupie to pop up in the story and was pleasantly surprised to see the author kept it all about Faith, her daughter and Sam.  She did provide us with some great side characters that had me immediately researching to see if they have their own books.  I'm happy to say they do and pre-ordered them on the spot.  

Great story!  ARC provided by NetGalley.

I found myself wanting to finish this book but not loving it too.

It's a small town romance which I love as all the characthers are very supportive and know one another well, the twist is a rock legend comes to hide away.

Faith is a single mum, she is a widow and runs a b&b in the quiet town of Dale, it's her quiet season so she happily takes a long term booking. Faith is a woman with morals, and a strong mummy that knows how to fight when she has to. She has forgotten to be a woman of late, until her new guest arrives!

Sam Castle is a star, his successful and has a supply of woman wanting him, he also has no focus and is slipping down a dangerous path of alcholol. He wants to hide away from the world and pull himself together and hopefully write an album. He doesn't expect to find a sexy widow as his temporary landlady.

The romance side is very gradual and there is another storyline thrown in to add some angst.

It's an easy read, with some sexy scenes. Sometimes there is a sex scene that doesn't work and this book had one for me- when Faith is pleasuring Sam she cups her breasts around his 'piece' while pulling him in elsewhere?? It's worded differently, that's just my explanation. I found myself lifting my boobs and tilting my head trying to figure this out - hubby did come in and ask what I was up to and offered to test it out lol!!

Im giving this 3 stars.

ARC review

in this contemporary romance, musician sam castleton finds love in the hills of georgia with faith evans, the owner of a small bed & breakfast/hunting lodge. he's got a serious case of writer's block and a record due, and on top of that his last tour has left him so empty and overwhelmed that he's resorted to drinking to excess. 

renting out the entire lodge to secure his privacy and find a way to get himself back on track, the last thing sam expects is to connect with faith. she's a single mom who has no idea who he is. she couldn't be further from his rock-and-roll lifestyle if she tried. and yet, maybe someone who has no expectations from him is exactly who he needs. 

the fact that he is attracted to her doesn't hurt either. and the fact that she inspires him. well, that's even better. even if the music is a departure from his angry, anti-authoritarian rock anthems. what makes sam and faith such a great couple in storming the castle, is that they bring out the best in each other even as they learn that they are more than what they thought they could be. when they are together they really are their best selves.

i also loved that there was no huge drama or crazy separation where they had to beg each other for forgiveness. they had a little fight, stewed about it for about half a day and then had a rational adult conversation. i love it when the couples in romance novels behave like rational adults. too often they suddenly become soap opera caricatures to create drama and i find that so unnecessary. 

but that is not the case here. it's a sweet, enjoyable romance. the perfect thing to read on a lazy summer afternoon.

This was quite a sweet romance! I liked it quite a bit and plowed through it! It was so readable and fun! I loved the characters and the whole set up. A rock star and a small town girl ... yes, please! I love that trope! Faith and Sam were a great couple from the start and I loved watching them come together. I especially like that Faith was such a wonderful mother and a strong person in her own right. Sometimes in romance, the female can seem all 'save me' so I enjoyed that Faith was portrayed as a strong single mom who doesn't need to be saved. I liked the side characters a great deal and think they added that something special to the story. I really enjoyed this sweet romance! I definitely recommend it!

Storming the Castle with its beautiful cover is a sweet heartwarming story. It's low-angst small town romance is a feel good read. The story line between Sam and Faith was the the fairy tale romance Rock Star seeks out quite time and falls for the country girl. And to be honest i would have preferred it to stay just as that. For me it didn't need the extra storylines of in-laws and cheating dead spouses. Don't get me wrong it didn't spoil the story i was just more about Sam and Faith. The other parts were just in the background i didn't connect to that part of the story.

If your looking for a low angst easy feel good read then i think you'll enjoy this one.

This was a good story I really enjoyed. Sam a musician who has lost his desire to make music and is lost in life period decides he wants to get away from everyone and clean his life up.  He ends up in a small town in Georgia at an hunting lodge.   There he meets the owner Faith, who is happy in life overall just trying to make ends meet to support herself and daughter.  Faith lost her husband 5 years ago and is happy with her life the way it is, though she hasn't let herself live either.  Its been all about the lodge or her daughter.  During his stay at the lodge Sam and Faith grow closer to each other and there feeling grow but with him only there for a limited time they are both taking things slow. This was a great story about learning to live again and I really enjoyed it.  Loved the supporting characters in the book and the love story was perfect.  I look forward to more of Ms. Hart's work.  Honest review in exchange for ARC.

I'm not a huge fan of rock star romances but I did really enjoy this one.  Granted there isn't much about is rock star life in the story.  It's simply a feel good romance with very little angst and a nice build to the conclusion.   The writing is excellent and the characters are very well done.  My only minor complaint about the book is that it got a bit bogged down in the middle.  I would have like a quicker pace to the story.  Overall a very entertaining read and a book I would definitely recommend.

Sam Castle has been working and touring for what seems like all his life.  Living hard and fast, drinking way too much.  He knows he needs to get away and reset his life so after his last tour stop he falls off the grid and stays at a small B&B in never heard of Dale, GA.  That's where he meets the very beautiful innkeeper Faith Adams and her young daughter.  The time they spend together and the simple life of this community heal Sam's tattered soul.  Now all he has to worry about is his heart.

I really enjoyed this book, especially once Sam opened up and we got to see the real Sam. Watching him grow and accept that what he once wanted is not what he wants anymore made me fall in love with him. I also couldn't help falling in love with Faith and all her friends, it almost made me want to move to a small town lol . Read this book you won't be disappointed! It's a great celebrity romance and overall a really sweet romance.