Rock Rebel is book three in the Nothing But Trouble series by Tara Leigh. Everyone knows how I fall in love with the heroes of the books I read time and time again. But in this book, it’s not the hero I fell in love with. Yes, I loved him too, but it’s the heroine that dug into my heart. That I was thinking about when I wasn’t reading. I hope you’ll read on and let me tell you about Verity and Dax.

Verity
/ˈverədē/
a true principle or belief, especially one of fundamental importance.
"the eternal verities"
• truth.
"irrefutable, objective verity"

Verity Moore was a childhood TV star. She lived with her Mom/manager who controlled everything concerning Verity, including all of the money she earned. Verity was expected to do whatever it took to be a success. But after three seasons, the show was cancelled. At that point, Verity was of age so she took off, finally free, trying to figure out who she was. Things might have gotten a little wild, she made a few mistakes. But now she is in Los Angeles and is ready to start fresh. She has a chance to do what she’s always wanted to do, sing. And she has the chance to be managed by the same manager, Travis Taggert, who manages the famous band, Nothing But Trouble.

Dax Hughes is the lead guitarist for Nothing But Trouble. Dax grew up a child prodigy. He could play any musical instrument you put in his hands. He was raised to play classical music, studied at Julliard. But when who he thought was the love of his life left, he chased her to Los Angeles where he met the band and found a whole new way to express his music. The rest is history. Dax’s heart never recovered. He doesn’t trust. He definitely doesn’t get involved with female musicians. But when he came face to face with Verity for the first time, the electricity was crazy. The chemistry off the charts. Run, part of him screamed. But the other part of him wanted to stay and figure out who this woman was.

“You make me want to know what it’s like to want, just as much as I’m wanted. To take, just as much as I’m giving.”

This is Verity’s chance to make it big. And now she is being offered to tour with Nothing But Trouble as their opening act. She can’t get Dax off her mind. But if she gives in to this attraction, the world will think she was given this chance because she slept her way in. She can’t take that chance, no matter how badly she wants him.

“I wanted to watch Verity blaze a path across the sky like the shooting star she was destined to be. But I knew exactly what would happen if I got too close. I’d be incinerated.”

Dax does everything he can to stay away. But he just can’t. He’s tired of fighting whatever it is between them. He doesn’t feel worthy of her. He sees everything good in her, both with her talent and what is on the inside. Whatever it is between them, he needs it to survive.

“What if Dax was just another devil in disguise?”

Verity is so ashamed of her past. She has been used by every single person that has been in her life. But on a deep level, she knows that Dax is different. That he sees her as a woman, not a commodity.

Okay, I’ll stop here. I loved watching these two fall for each other and break down each other’s walls. They both had so many secrets, so much darkness. Verity had been so badly used and hurt. I also want to sing all the praises to Travis Taggert, the manager. This man is a saint.

The time line of this book runs parallel with book two, Piper and Landon’s story. But you can also read this as a stand alone. Enough information is given that you wouldn’t be lost. You just would miss out on the amazing stories of Shane and Landon. I loved getting updates on the other two couples in this book, especially Shane and Delaney. This was such a beautiful book and I loved it like crazy. Verity (and Dax) will long live in my heart. This author has become one of my favorite authors and I can’t wait to see what she does next.

“Two souls with just enough wrongs to make everything right.”

After returning to L.A. the main charter goes to Travis tagger concert and belts our songs hoping to catch him as client. Her career is in trouble and desperately needs clients.I couldn't find a connection to the main character and her career.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thanks to the author for providing a copy of this book via Netgalley

Liked a lot this heroine!! She was through a lot, betrayed by her own mother!!
But she's got some balls, she found herself, she found her love.
The hero I didn't like, first, he was a coward, too much "I don't deserve you, we can't be together, you are better without me"... Dude, really??!!
And than.... He went and fucked everything a bit more!!!
No cheating, no OP scenes. MCs were faithful to each other.
Heroine 4,5 stars
Hero 2,5 stars
Plot 5 stars

I knew Dax was going to make me cry! He is the perfect blend of hard, soft, and broody all rolled into one. I found both Verity and Dax needed each other. Even though their stories couldn’t be any different together they were able to support one another. I hate that there is even a reason for Verity’s story to be believable. Her emotions so real and moving. I loved Dax, I couldn’t wait for his story. I knew once he let Verity in, he would be wide open! Loved loved loved it!

Oh Tara Leigh you slayed it with Rock Rebel!!! This is book 3 in the Nothing But Trouble series and Dax's story. He is the bassist for the rock band Nothing But Trouble. He's not your typical rock star though, he's classically trained and he isn't a man whore. He's actually rather vulnerable, which is a nice change from the usual. He's the quiet member of the band, who stays to himself. That is until disgraced pop star Verity Moore comes into the picture. God I loved her!! She is a former child star, with a momanger. She had no childhood and went through some really horrible things but she wasn't broken. She is stronger for what she went through.

This book!!! It's just everything. It has all the feels, it's poignant and emotional, steamy and at times humorous. It's one of those books that you can't stop thinking about when you're finished. It is definitely one of my top favorite reads of 2018.

Awesome! I loved it so much! Verity is definitely my favorite heroine of this series. She has a lot to prove but she definitely succeeds. Dax is perfect in my eyes! I really loved these two's chemistry. So hot it almost burned up my kindle! I thought for sure I was having hot flashes lol. Their banter was sometimes heated and they did butt heads a lot but you know these two are perfect together.
I was so happy with this book and how everything turned out. This series just seems to get better the more I read it. I so can't wait for more!

Verify has been a star since she was very young. Her mother would do everything to get her a role of a show. When she was at her lowest she desidet to choose her own path. Doing the one thing she loved the most singing. She is going on tour with the band Nothing but trouble. She meets the guitarist Dax and the chemistry between the two of them is strong. But Dax has been burned before and Varify has a terrible secret from her past and then of cause there is the tour. Can the be together and help each other to heal ? This rock star romance was amazing. So emotional and sad but also sweet and romantic. I loved every single minute of it

Perfect for fans of rock star romances. This time both the hero/heroine are the musicians. Tara Leigh writes with heat and heart.

Well… I wish I had the words to explain how much I loved Rock Rebel… I am seriously obsessed with Dax and Verity…
This book runs somewhat concurrently with Rock Legend… So, you get a little of Piper in it… 😊
Verity Moore, ‘disgraced teen pop star’… This chic has had a raw deal at every turn, in my opinion… A mother that does not deserve the title. A producer with no morals. An ex-boyfriend who was just plain despicable… She picks herself up by the high heels and does an impromptu performance at one of Travis’ house parties… Nothing but Trouble was there as well… Travis takes her on as his newest client and you know, since you have probably read Rock Legend, she is joining the NBT tour…
Dax… Dax… Dax… LOVE this guy… He was burned and burned bad by his ex. He has allowed her to affect his life in SO many ways… But… he feels such a pull to Verity. One he continually runs from…
This book hit me all in the feels. I laughed. I cried. I hurt for both of them, but Verity specifically. I love them… Tara Leigh has such a talent to make you FEEL what her characters feel. Her words are magic…
I highly recommend this series, start at Rock King and then Legend then Rebel… I am eagerly awaiting Jett’s book! Read this…
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Note: While this book is awesome, it does focus on the #metoo movement, so recognize there might be some triggers. It is done very effectively and it is not brutally in your face but there is some abuse of power and implied rape.

*****DISCLAIMER*****
This book may contain triggers for some. Let's just say that #METOO is an important element and if you're a survivor, some descriptions may be hard for you to read.

O.M.G.!!!!! This! This has literally ALL THE FEELS!!! After I read the first book in the series, I was hooked. I'm not sure how I missed the second book (trust me, I'll be reading it because I clearly missed some awesomeness), I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one. And Oh. My. GOODNESS!!!!!!!

Verity Moore is a washed up child actress who wants a come back. Ok, not just a come back, she wants to completely start over. She never really wanted to be an actress. That was something that her momager forced on her. No...she wanted to be a singer. A star. But that's not exactly what happened. Nope. After becoming the disgraced pop princess (a title given to her after her TV show failed), she knew the road to starting over would be hard. But dang...it seems like the past just keeps rearing it's ugly head.

Dax Hughes is the guitarist for Nothing but Trouble. He's also the classically trained, plays just about an instrument, writes his own music, but has his own past to deal with kind of guy. After leaving his families musical group, following a woman to LA, he literally stumbles in to the band. But he hasn't quite dealt with his past either. And now that he's found a girl he actually can see a future with, his past and future collide in a way he never thought possible.

This!!!! You will honestly go through every emotion reading this book. I laughed, cried, threw the book and then held on for dear life. The undoubtable chemistry between Dax and Verity played out so perfectly. Although the attraction was obviously there from the beginning, it blossomed over time. Only making it that much more...you know? And OMG, that twist. That freaking twist!!!! Holy mole, I didn't even see that coming. And then the other twist?!!! Brilliant writing....just brilliant.

I'm a little sad and confused though....seems like we might not get Jett's story? Or will we?????

I'm becoming a big fan of Leigh's books. This book just sealed the deal. There was so much emotion going into this story. You could feel the heartbreak of Verity's life. Dax had a lot insecurities, but like Verify should of had. She didn't let all the wrong that was done to her, or by her, make her weak. It made stronger.

I would liked to see what happened between her mother and herself, but that is the drama queen in me talking.

4.5 stars Rock Rebel is the 3rd book in Tara Leigh’s Nothing but Trouble rockstar series and this is Dax’s story. Based off the blurb, I mistakenly assumed that story would be predictable, but there were so many twists and turns. I found myself completely shocked by some of the revelations revealed throughout the book. . . Things that I didn’t see coming.

Dax is the classically trained lead guitarist of NbT who is an alpha hero, but with a bit of vulnerability as his heart has been trampled on in the past and he fears getting involved with anyone in the industry. I couldn’t help, but love him. He was so kind, loving, and supportive of Verity. Verity is a survivor. She is trying to breakaway from her past as a child star with a ruined reputation and make it in the music world based off her own talent and merits. Both characters brought out the good in each other and made the perfect couple. They each had strengths and weakness and they were not afraid to own up to them. The heat between the two of them was palpable, but the sex scenes were not over the top or too frequent during the book.

The author does touch upon the hot topic of the #metoo movement and it is evident that she did her research. She did a great job of addressing it in a nonjudgmental, respectful manner.

I enjoyed getting to read more about the characters from the previous books - especially Piper and I am hoping that Jett gets his own book. I also loved the extended epilogue. Rock Rebel was an entertaining read with well-developed likable characters that moved at a good pace and had surprising revelations as well as a HEA with no cliffhanger. I received this book as an ARC and I voluntarily leave this review.

Getting a peek into another way of life that I'm totally unfamiliar with is fun. Whether or not this is really how rock stars live is a moot point. Dax is a rock star in the band Nothing But Trouble and Verity is a child actress and singer who is looking for independence and a fresh start. Verity has had a horrific time in the past with adults taking advantage of her including her own mom/manager. Dax has been scarred by a toxic relationship. They have fantastic chemistry but they will have to overcome a lot to make it work. Can love find a way? I really enjoyed this book!

Great book! Great series! This is Dax and Verity book, Dax is the lead guitarist for nothing but trouble and verity is in the opening band for Dax big tour coming up. Verity childhood is crazy ridiculous and i really don't think I could forgive her mother!! Her mother had to know that some of the things that happened to verity! To me her mother was just as bad as the guilty! That whole thing was heartbreaking! But there was lots a funny moments! Lots of hot 🔥🔥🔥moments! I'm really enjoying this series! You don't have to read the books in order as each is a stand alone I started with book two and immediately bought book one cuz they were so good! I'm really glad I found this author !!Thank you Netgalley and grand central publishing! For sharing this book with me! Definitely don't miss out on this one! Thank you Tara Leigh for your amazing words!

I love when a couple finds happiness together. I actually cringed when Dax and Verity's was ripped apart. You know it's a good book when that happens,