I received a copy from NetGalley for review purposes.
This was my first Preload novel and I didn't feel like I missed any of the story starting at book 4.  My heart broke for Lennon on multiple levels throughout this story. Georgia Starr is a Dr. who needed a little more in her life than her work and trying to please her father. The two help each other grow into better more rounded people. The story is romantic, sexy, and emotional. I may need to go back and catch up with the other members. I know I'll be watching for more.

What a story! Loved Lennon and Georgia, they were great together. I enjoyed their chemistry and connection. Writing was great and I can't wait for the next book by Scarlett.

When I finished Lennon Reborn, I set my device aside and simply stared into space. I felt like I had to absorb all that I had read and process it. I had not read any of the Preload series and I went into it thinking it would be the usual angsty rock star romance book, but man-oh-man was I ever wrong! Lennon Reborn is a powerful, raw story of a man who is afraid to reach for the love and friendship offered to him. His past didn't just scar him, it damaged him almost beyond repair. I know this is a common theme in stories, but in Lennon, this is real. So real, that it didn't seem like a romance.  Lennon Reborn seemed like a biography of a group of men who played together in band.

Lennon is man who seemingly overcame his childhood, but this is a facade. He exists, desperately wanting more but entrapped by a childhood that taught him that he didn't deserve all the richness to be found in relationships, or in the world for that matter. Scarlett Cole wrote this character skillfully, not leading the reader into brooding and angst, but instead allowing us to see into the soul of a man who is on the edge of ending his pain forever. I hurt for this character.

Georgia is a neurosurgeon who was in the right place at the right time to be able to help Lennon and his friends during a horrendous bus accident. She keeps up with Lennon and his recovery, and somehow realizes that he needs someone to help him without pity. They begin a friendship that develops into more. They both have issues to overcome, and both have to learn how to sacrifice for each other and to take a stand on the things that matter.

Lennon Reborn is a story of rebirth. It is a beautiful story of how love makes a difference. It is also a reminder to count my blessings.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable, emotionally written story which is liberally sprinkled with both turmoil and humour with an enthralling combination of intense moments, playful banter and displays of a great depth of emotion. The author has written this book so beautifully that it tugs at your heartstrings while your reading. Definitely a book I would recommend to all book lovers out there.

Can I just say I loved Lennon Reborn?!!

Lennon Reborn is a rocker romance, which usually gives me pause since I always worry about outside influences ruining the relationship.  So much temptation.  But this story is not your typical rocker romance and other women, groupies have zero factor in the story.  

This is book four in the Preload series, but I haven’t read the previous and it didn’t have a negative impact my enjoyment. 

Lennon is the drummer for Preload, a rock band born from boys growing up together in a group/foster home.  As you’d expect, Lennon has issues from his childhood, and even though the bandmates and their families are like Lennon’s family, he’s always felt like the outsider in the bunch.  He hasn’t fully shared the details that led him to the group home as an adolescent, not fully letting anyone close or inside all his chaotic thoughts.  Lennon believes himself defective, unworthy of love, the Tin Man from Wizard of Oz, without a true heart.  Of course, all his actions and interactions with his bandmates and others prove him wrong if he’d just pay attention and let some of the walls he’s built down.

All this is rattling around as the band has an accident and Lennon is badly injured.  Georgia Starr, a brilliant pediatric neurosurgeon, is smack in the middle of things and ends up playing a huge role in Lennon’s road to recovery and overcoming his past demons.  

Georgia has her own issues to deal with as well.  Her life is pretty much all work with very little play.   She was raised *pressured* to be the best, and yet that doesn’t ever seem good enough for her snob of a father.  Georgia’s father was a condescending jerk! 

Lennon was a sweet, loving, soulful man, despite his claims otherwise.  I just loved this man so much! Georgia was also lovely, and down to earth; respectful of Lennon’s need to do things on his own.  She supported without suffocating or emasculating Lennon in the process.  Their romance progressed quickly but still felt natural.  The romance felt realistic while still being all kinds of hot!  

I’ve read a romantic suspense/action/thriller story from Scarlett Cole in the past, and really loved it, but I’m don’t gravitate towards rocker romances.  However, Lennon Reborn was captivating and moving, so I’m glad I took a chance!  I would love to go back and read the prior books in this series since Cole’s writing is hard to put down!

Scarlett Cole has this ability to create characters that are deep, multidimensional and so REAL. And Lennon is just so beautifully broken and flawed but that just makes him more real!

I think out of the Preload series, Lennon might be my favorite! I knew in reading the other books that he definitely had some demons and one interesting story and boy does he!!

He and Gia were the perfect person for each other. They didn’t know they needed each other but they were the exact compliments to the other, like 2 interlocking pieces of a puzzle. 

I hope we see more of the Preload boys in other series to come!

I voluntarily read an advanced review copy this book provided by NetGalley

I absolutely loved this book! By chapter 3 I was in tears. After chapter 3 I could not put the book down and read the whole thing last night...didn't go to bed until 2 am! This book blew me away, I loved that it was not a cookie cutter romance but a romance that stole my heart and left me feeling like both Lennon and Georgia were like phoenixes. Out of the fire...ugliness and destruction of the world came two beautiful people that somehow met under the worst situations and created something beautiful!

Overall this book was hands down one of the best books I have read in all of 2017 and 2018! Mind Blown! Thank you Scarlett Cole for daring to be different...for daring to discuss the hard subjects many authors shy away from without making it dark or heavy...for giving me more than a cookie cutter romance! Great Job Scarlett Cole! ( p.s. please create more band members I am so not ready for this series to be over... )

5+ Stars

This had all the emotions! It broke my heart in the beginning and healed by the end. Scarlett Cole saved the best for last!! I have fallen deeper and deeper in love with the members of Preload ever since opening up that first book.

I haven’t met a more vulnerable, broken bunch of men nor men so loving, caring and as bonded to each other as these group of men. As they each found that one woman that managed to knock them on their knees and heal their childhood wounds, I have see each one of them evolve into incredible characters filled with happiness, love and family.

That being said, Lennon was the one character that alluded me throughout the series. He cracked jokes at every turn, yet was the most tight lipped about what was going on in his head and heart. He was the true testament of how those with the most hurt are the ones walking around with the biggest smile. He hid so much of his pain from his brothers. Being the youngest, he never truly felt like he belonged and wanted so much to hold on to his spot in the group, so he put on a smile, cracked more jokes and watched each and everyone of his band mates...brothers find love and happiness.

Lennon’s story was the most emotional of the bunch. And I don’t just mean a tear here and there...I mean I was devastated after just a few chapters - crying in the middle and eventually filled to bursting with happiness by the end. Lennon Reborn was to complete and total rollercoaster ride and I loved each and every rise and fall and that track.

Lennon’s growth from beginning to end of this book was the most transformative of the Preload men. His demons ran deep and only a woman as strong, confident and persistent as Dr. Georgia Starr could get through his concrete barriers. Her approach was second nature and exactly what he needed. She gave him the space he needed while still giving him the support he refused to accept. And together they were the perfect match and complete opposites; which created a perfect yin/yang bond between them. Where he was carefree and laid back, she was structured and controlled. Where he took everything as it comes, she taught him to plan and organize and he taught her the ability to let go and relax.

This story was truly remarkable and one of my favorites of 2018.

Lennon Reborn was heartbreaking and uplifting at the same time. Lennon was always a mystery to me so now that he was front and center I couldn’t wait to read this book. From the moment that this story started, I was hooked. I felt for Lennon. His past was really sad and broke my heart several times. He just needed to see the good that was for him. I enjoyed the interactions that Lennon had with Georgia. She brought out the light in him and was there to love and support him. I loved how an unexpected friendship developed into more. Even though there were definite hard times in this story, there were sweet moments that counteract that. The strong bond that these Preload boys had always been evident throughout the series and that doesn't change in this book. Every one associated with Preload was just fantastic. Lennon Reborn has all the feels. You will be sad one moment, happy after, then swooning the next but you will always be glued to the story. Scarlett writes a great story where she pulls you in and doesn’t let go till the end. This was a great ending to a magnificent series! The band is right where they should be and I had all the smiles with the ending. A beautiful read.

10 ASTRONOMICAL STARS!

LENNON REBORN by Scarlett Cole is a bona fide masterpiece!

Gah! I wish I could find a way to convey what a STAGGERING impact this Preload series, featuring “the famous five,” had on my heart. How much profound and utter love I have felt for each and every one of these sexy, deliciously broody foster brothers turned heavy metal music novas. But this is LENNON’S story so I shall focus on this final installment!

THE STORY IN BRIEF:
Lives hang in the balance when Preload Drummer Lennon McCartney and his band mates are involved in a horrific accident enroute to their final concert on their worldwide tour. And the ramifications are especially dire for Lennon because his catastrophic injury jeopardizes his ability to ever play drums again. He has always been a lost soul who has felt isolated from even his beloved Preload family, perpetually on the outside looking in, and without his music what purpose did his life serve? But fate brings him an angel of mercy in the form of beautiful, kind-hearted neurosurgeon Dr. Georgia Starr, and in the shattering aftermath, she is the only one who has a shot at fusing his broken fragments back together again. But the problem is that he has lost the will to live.

However, from the moment she soothes him at the crash site, and offers him solace from the agonizing pain, there is something about Lennon that touches Georgia on such a visceral level that she is not ABOUT to let him give up. Moreover, she is bound and determined to help him return to the stage. And helping him, helps her, because she too is shackled by the past. Can these two heal each other, heart and soul, and find love and acceptance in each other’s arms? Gotta read to find out but prepare to be gut-punched with OFF THE CHARTS feels!!

MY MUSINGS:
LENNON REBORN is, hands down, one of the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful romances I have EVER read! From the chill-inducing opening chapters to the pinnacle ending, this book DECIMATED me in the best possible way! I relished everything about it. The hurt. The healing. The angst. The palpable discord. The sizzling passion. The aching tenderness. The cathartic tears. And, of course, THE LOVE! The love bled off each and every page and had my heart soaring to exorbitant heights!

Ms. Cole dug real deep with these characters, and as the story progressed and she peeled away layer after layer, I reveled in each and very remarkable facet!!

Lennon oh Lennon… what can I possibly say about this tragically bereft, achingly vulnerable rock star? He felt so unworthy of love yet at the same time craved it so DESPERATELY! And his crushing self-hatred, crippling insecurities and agonizingly silent cries for help, which were masterfully relayed through his dark, torturous inner thoughts, were like a knife to my gut! He always tried to hide his suffocating pain behind his smart-alecky attitude and his music but once his ability to play was stripped away, perhaps forever, there was no hiding from his demons. Except sweet Georgia appeared like an ethereal angel in his darkest hour. This brilliant, compassionate neurosurgeon became his hope. His light. A shimmering rainbow in his stormy gray sky.

I fell instantly, IRREVOCABLY, in love with Georgia because even when Lennon was at his worst, wallowing in such severe self-pity and shutting himself away the outside world, even from his beloved bandmates, “Gia” was the only one who could reach him. But could she warm the parts of him that had long grown cold? Let’s just say the angry, sullen drummer did not make it easy for her, especially at first. But once his barriers came tumbling down, in his own beautifully unique Lennon way, he loved her with a fierceness that stole my breath! But, in the end, would HER love and devotion be enough to bring this broken boy back from the brink?

Georgia herself was at an emotional impasse. A workaholic having grown up trapped within the stifling confines of a high-browed, well to do family, run by a tyrannical, spiteful father whose approval was always out of reach, like Lennon, she was always made to feel like she was “not enough.” Lennon crashed into her life at a pivotal turning point, giving her the courage to face some hard truths and this devilish bad boy also taught her that all work and no play made for a very dull existence. So as much as she was “a burst of sun through his rain cloud,” he brought a glorious kaleidoscope of color into her life as well!

The writing was MAGNIFICENT, and profoundly moving, with an exquisitely crafted plot that captivated me from start to finish. And yes, Ms. Cole explored some pretty heavy issues in this book, but as with all of her romances, there was a wonderful sense of levity. For as much as there was heartbreak and angst and despair, there was also faith and hope. Breathtaking romance, playful banter and steamy interludes. And, of course, an abundance of joy!

BOTTOM LINE:
LENNON REBORN is a tour de force novel about love and renewal, soul-deep healing, making peace with the past and finding the COURAGE to accept a “new normal” in all its beautiful, crazy glory!! The road to HEA was definitely an uphill battle for this beleaguered duo but I am thrilled to report that Ms. Cole truly gave these characters—and this EPIC series--a star-studded sendoff!

I absolutely loved this book!  Lennon and his bandmates grew up together in a group home each of them surviving terrible childhoods. Now they are famous musicians touring the country until they are involved in a life changing accident. Georgia comes upon the accident right after it happens and rushes in to save whoever she can. As a doctor she knows that time is of the essence. Georgia helps everyone on the bus but feels a real connection to Lennon. His wish to be left to die shocks her. They begin a relationship that ends up saving them both. I highly recommend this book!

I hate to say it (and I think it was because of all the build-up I saw around this book’s release) but I didn’t find Lennon Reborn to be THAT heart-wrenching.  I felt for the guy so very much and I was so happy to finally find out why he is the way he is … but I kinda was waiting for even more of an emotional punch.  Don’t get me wrong, there are a TON of feels here and I relished every one, but they didn’t grab hold of my heart and squeeze like I expected them to.

The opening is definitely nerve-wracking and when you find out exactly how much it costs Lennon you can’t help but get choked up.  He’s done a good job of hiding his troubles behind the jerk mask he wears, but life has not been kind to this man (I cannot imagine how he managed to survive his childhood) and the only thing that kept him together was his music and his band mates … now he’s losing one of those and his deepest fear is that he’ll lose it all.  Lucky for him, he has his own savior in Dr. Georgia Starr.

Georgia usually deals with pediatric patients but when she’s right there at Lennon’s accident she does everything she can to help.  When she finds herself thinking about Lennon afterward, it doesn’t take her long before she finds herself in his room.  And the hurt she senses in him (and their obvious attraction) has her going out of her way to get him back on his feet.  She’s just not fully aware of what that is going to mean for them both.

I loved these two together.  Lennon is struggling but he senses something in Georgia, something that speaks to his damaged side.  While he’s given himself up as a lost cause, he thinks that she needs someone to help her get more out of life and he’s decided to help her.  As for Georgia, she’s not going to let Lennon wallow.  Her blunt, up-front personality is so refreshing and it definitely keeps him on his toes, making him think about more than what he’s lost (not just today but always).

Together Lennon and Georgia manage to work through their demons and figure out a way to enjoy life again.  Steamy, sexy, and full of all sorts of emotions, Lennon Reborn is another wonderful entry into a fabulous series about men dealing with their pasts and the women who love them enough to help them through it.

Get your Kleenex ready while you read this. You finally get to find out why Lennon has been such a jerk face and pushed his family (band members) away for so long. He finally finds someone that can see past his bull crap and see into his soul. Georgia/Gia has had a very competitive family life and does not know how to relax. Lennon gets her to chill for a little bit and it is good for her to have fun and sleep. It is not an easy relationship, but they need each other to thrive.

Get your tissues ready for this one cause Lennon will break your heart!

I just don't even know where to start.  I was shedding tears within the first chapter.  Lennon was so lost and broken and I just wanted to snuggle him.  It killed me that he didn't see the love the rest of the band, his family, had for him, and that he didn't think he was worthy of it.  And Georgia, who was just as broken in her own way.  She was just what Lennon needed, and Lennon was just what she needed :)

This series has been phenomenal!  I have loved every word written and the PreLoad guys will always have a place in my heart.

Over the last couple years, Scarlett Cole has become one of my absolute favorite authors. She tells stories you simply haven’t read. I have been eagerly awaiting Lennon Reborn since first meeting the men of Preload and was not disappointed. The story was simply amazing! I cried. I swooned. I fell in love with the Preload men all over again.

Georgia and Lennon were everything I had hoped for and so much more. A tragedy brought the two of them together and I would love to say it was roses and easy going from there but that would be a lie. This love story took time and patience and true dedication. Despite the heavy emotional baggage Lennon carries with him, Georgia was there ready to show him the light. I adored them.

If Scarlett Cole has not already become a one-click for you now is the time to take the leap and try her out. Trust me,  If you love hot romance with a lot of heart and some tears then you’ll love this!
~miranda

So far I never had problems with receiving books from this publisher but I was never able to receive my preview copy of this book as I was approved on 7th of may and the book was archived at the same time 

Yet I loved the book anyway and had already purchased it

I have read all previous books in this series and was impatiently waiting to read Lennon’s story (the final story in this series). It did not disappoint! Although Lennon isn’t my favorite band member (that would be Elliott), he worms into your heart and buries deep into it. 
Georgia is a doctor who comes upon (sees it happen) the bus wreck scene and she jumps into action to offer her help. This is where she meets Lennon. Poor Lennon – on the verge of dying from blood lose.  Something draws her to him and she continues to visit him in his hospital room. He allows her to visit despite pushing away all his friends/family members. These two become friends and then develop a relationship. Lennon struggles with being touched and having a relationship, but these two make it work. Such a sweet love story!

Absolutely loved this book! The struggle that Lennon goes through, after his accident and the way he has to deal with his demons from the past are heartbreaking. The way he had to deal with his live altering injury and how dark he envisioned his future took my breath away and kept me rooting for him since the beginning.  Loved the way he stood up to protect Georgia from her stupid family. This series was a breath of fresh air and I adored it. This is one of my favorite authors and her books never disappoint.

Lennon Reborn by Scarlett Cole
Book #4: Preload Series
Source: Netgalley and Purchase
My Rating: 5/5 stars

Lennon Reborn marks the end of an era, and I found this book to be the perfect ending to what started several years ago with The Strongest Steel and blossomed into two distinct yet connected series.  For three years, I have loved these books, devoured each one, and waxed poetic in my reviews.  Just so you know, nothing is going to change here 😊 

Plot: When Scarlett Cole decides to go out with a bang, she really does go big or go home!  The whole hot mess starts with a devastating bus crash that has the entire band, their partners, and their kids tossed about and injured.  The worst of the bunch is Lennon, and his injury sparks a whole host of issues including his ability to continue playing the drums, his desire to isolate himself from his family, and his lack of will to live.  Parallel to Lennon’s story is that of Dr. Georgia Starr, a world-class surgeon with a crappy family and little to no life beyond the walls of the operating room.  Georgia needs a serious shake-up in her life, and badly damaged drummer is just what she’s been waiting for whether she knows if or not. 

Characters:  As always, Scarlett Cole has offered a cast of characters that are real, believable, interesting, totally damaged, and worth rooting for.  While I have generally gravitated toward the Preload guys in this series, I found myself far more interested in Lennon’s love interest, Georgia in this book.  While it is Lennon and his injuries that bring Georgia into the story, it doesn’t take her but a second to take over.  Georgia is so vibrant, so forceful in her presence that she simply shines, and that makes her the perfect partner and balance to Lennon.  Additionally, from start to finish, all the Preload family is involved in this story.  Lennon may be the most tragic of the group, but he isn’t alone, and the other characters and their respective partners don’t let him forget that fact.  Everything about this particular story pulls all the characters together and truly drives home the point and purpose of family.  

The Bottom Line:  Lennon Reborn is one hell of an end to this series!  This was yet another example of a totally engrossing read from Scarlett Cole, and I don’t think she cares about how tired I was the morning after I finished this book 😊  This one had everything from an extreme medical situation, to a hellacious recovery, to the rebuilding of a life, and new and quite unexpected beginning.  In so many ways, this isn’t just Lennon and Georgia’s story, but the story of Preload as a group and as a family.  Though I enjoyed the entire book, I particularly liked the end with everyone coming together and celebrating all the milestones, not just Lennon’s.  This series, and the series this one spun off of, are genuine worlds with real people facing real issues, and struggling to overcome their obstacles.  Through each book, each character grows, learns, and becomes so much more than what he or she started as, and it is because of this that I have sincerely loved this series.

If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. It was undoubtedly the best one of this series, and I might have gotten A little teary eyed when I realized that it was coming to an end. But what an end!! Lennon was my favorite preload boy. He was such an interesting character and with such a complicated history and demeanor. Georgia was his perfect match and was one of my favorite heroines of all time. She was so strong-willed and was a force of nature who could easily match Lennon’s stubbornness and attitude. 
I won’t give away the fabulous plot in this review, but this story was fabulous! I feel like the author just perfectly wrapped up the Preload Boys’ story and as sad as I am for it to end, I can’t think of a more perfect and satisfyingnote to end all the characters’ stories on. I’d recommend this book and the whole series- definitely a must read!!