Kianna Alexander is a new to me author. I was excited to learn she had a series with Harlequin Desire.

Eden Voss and Blaine Woodson were really good characters and I liked their chemistry. After Hours Redemption was a book I really enjoyed. I'm looking forward to more books in the 404 Sound series.

**Received a copy of the book from the publisher and voluntarily reviewed it.**

Kianna Alexander is one of my favorites and this book was such a great read. I definitely will be recommending it to my friends. All the Harlequin books are a great read and do not disappoint!

AFTER HOURS REDEMPTION by Kianna Alexander is irresistible right from the start. The characters are vivid, the plot compelling, and the pacing just right to hold my interest. I love how Eden never lets Blaine take her for granted. The book is sexy and emotional, but the external plot was just as interesting as the love story without overshadowing it. I enjoyed the look into the world of music production. It felt very authentic. The family relationships enriched the plot and made the characters more relatable and sympathetic. If you like contemporary second-chance romance in an urban setting, give this one a try.

I received a NetGalley ARC, and this is my honest review.

The cover on this is STUNNING. But the story started and I immediately felt like I was missing something. I read like three chapters and still didn’t really know what was happening. I have determined that category romances are hard for me to read due to their shorter nature. I like backstory and set up and there can’t be a lot of that in categories. I may try this one again some time.

Second chance romances can be a bit hit or miss for me but when I saw that this one was set within the music industry I knew I wanted to give it a go. I really enjoyed it and found it to be a really quick read. I loved Eden and how strong she is and really felt her voice was great throughout the story. The pacing of Alexander's writing was fantastic and easily made this a book read in one or two sittings.

I did really like how this second chance romance progressed, though I would have liked Blaine to come around to realizing things about the past and his actions. Saying that, his being oblivious could be reasonable too - sometimes people have blind spots that they don't see. All in all it was a great story and an enjoyable romance.

After Hours Redemption is the first book in the 404 Sound series. Blaine is the black sheep of the family. Rather than go into the family business, he left in an attempt to make it in the music business on his own. Now he needs a hit album to save his company and Eden is the woman who he needs to write the songs that will save it.

This is a second chance romance. While I didn't love it, I did like it. It was a bit predictable and didn't have anything new, but it was a pleasant way to spend a few hours. I really liked Eden over Blaine. I loved that she was the stronger character of the two. Blaine really didn't grow on me until the end. It took until closer to the end of the book for me to warm up to him. The couple did a have a lot of chemistry. There was a nice HEA. I would recommend giving it a try.

I’ve said this many times, but second-chance romance is not my favorite trope. But it worked for me here. Eden is a songwriter who almost made it big in the music business as a singer before being betrayed by the one man she should have been able to trust. Blaine, once desperate to save his music label, is desperate again and enlists the song writing talents of the woman he hurt but still loves.

There is a lot family/sisterly* love in this story and I wrapped that around myself like a cozy blanket. And the blazing chemistry between Eden and Blaine? Hot. This would have been five stars for me if the grovel had been bigger. Blaine did a reeeeeeally selfish thing and Eden deserved a bigger grovel in my grovel-loving opinion.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin for the chance to read an advanced copy.

I appreciate the themes in After Hours Redemption about standing up for what's right even when it's commercially inconvenient. The second-chance romance relied on us believing in the strength of the couple's past romance rather than showing it in the present, which made it hard to see why these two people were great together and were going to work this time around. Blaine's realization that he was callously throwing Eden (and Naiya) under the bus was a little too abrupt and too late for my liking.

Eden Voss and Blaine Woodson have a romantic past that was sweet until it turned bitter and this was because of him.

Eden wants to continue her success in the R&B music industry. But what will happen when circumstances conspire to throw her and Blaine back in a situation where they have no choice but to try and work together?

Memories are still raw and emotions are rife. Will they reclaim the spark they once had?

I liked how the R&B scene was the background for this and how there were also stories behind the main plotline. The backstory for each character was rich and immersive and I felt I got to know the characters pretty well pretty quickly.

The pacing in this book was enhanced by the writing style and the words chosen were carefully thought through which made it make more impact on me.

A well-rounded, sexy realistic story with R&B at its heart that oozes with chemistry and real-life issues.

I was left wanting to listen to Eternal, Usher or TLC afterwards. The R&B theme gives this a relaxed vibe in amongst all the feelings and action.

Thanks to Kianna Alexander and Harlequin Desire for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars

I am looking forward to the other books in the series.

Eden Voss had a dream to be a R&B singer, but after a devastating heartbreak, both professionally and personally, she is now concentrating on being a songwriter. She is in a financial bind so when Blaine Woodson, the man that tore apart her dreams contacts her to work with an up and coming new artist, she feels she does not have much of a choice. Can she keep their relationship strictly professional this time?

Blaine Woodson is trying to build his own business in the recording industry apart from his famous parents also in the industry. He has made some hard choices and paid the price, but now he has a chance with a new artist. All he needs is a songwriter and he has only one person in mind, Eden Voss. Will she accept his offer?

The relationship between Blaine and Eden is heated right from their first meeting and the sparks just keep flying. As much as they vow to be professional and leave their personal feelings aside, they cannot resist the attraction they feel towards each other. When Blaine has to make another life altering decision, will he give up Eden once again?

This was a great story with all the dynamics of family, friendship, and love. The characters were beautifully written, and I think it is a fabulous start to an amazing new series. Thank you so much to the author Kianna Alexander, Harlequin Publishing and NetGalley for an advanced copy of the book to review. It was fabulous! All opinions expressed for this review are unbiased and entirely my own.

This is a second chance romance set in the music industry.

Eden Voss had been part of a group, along with her cousin and a friend. They were en route to stardom, or so their record executive, Blaine Woodson, had them believe until he followed corporate orders and split the group, leaving songwriter Eden doubly devastated as she'd been his girlfriend until then and he did nothing to help fight for her or support her after putting his studio label above their romance.

When he gets back in touch to offer her a contract to write songs for a new fledgling star. With an injured nephew needing surgery and her home needing repairs, Eden can't afford to say no. However, she's adamant that their relationship is to be strictly business . . . . . but the attraction is still there and they both find it irresistible! However, when the corporate folks try to intervene again, will Blaine be man enough to do what's right or will he cave in to them again and lose everything?

This is a story with family dramas, a lovely young lad, music, promises and romance. It is a steamy read with plenty of twists and I wasn't convinced it could all be resolved in the end until it was. I'm presuming there are going to be more stories involving the Woodson family in future - there are plenty of potential stars for future stories but I really hope there will be on for Eden's cousin and Blaine's brother!

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for my copy of this book which I have voluntarily read and honestly reviewed.

Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed Kianna's latest romance and I'm so looking forward to a new series from her! I'm a sucker for a music romance and second chance, enemies to lovers are basically catnip for me. Reading this book was a perfect way to spend a Sunday morning.

I do admit to being ambivalent to the hero, Blaine, until nearly the end. I could sense that he wanted to get it together, but he kept his emotions and actions so close to the vest sharing nothing with anyone. I got frustrated waiting for him to do the right thing. I felt for Eden, our heroine. I wouldn't want to jump back into something that ended in heartache, either.

Whenever I read a second chance, I want to see the party that ended it the first time have to work to get the other back. If they just walk back into each other's lives and pick up where they left off... why did the relationship end? There's a wound that has to heal.
This book was a satisying journy from hurt to healed. Great job, Kianna!

After Hours Redemption is a short romance novel and love letter to music about two people who parted ways years ago but are now forced within close proximity. while i enjoyed the plot, the sexy times and the writing, i found it hard to connect with one of the main characters and his behaviours.

my main problem with blaine is that for 80% of the book, he genuinly cannot see his wrongdoings. he really does not listen to anyone who says that maybe he's to blame. and while he was redeemed, it still wasn't enough for me to excuse his behaviour, mainly because his realization was too sudden. not only that, but one of the side characters kept telling eden (the female main character) that she should give him a chance and listen to what he has to say? it's his second time screwing up? anyway, i did not like that at all.

but truth to be told, i did like this book. eden is a strong main character, fierce and unafraid to say what's on her mind. the pacing was also very welle executed; i didn't feel like it was rushed nor boring. i still wanna read more of this author's works, hopefully in the future!

Years ago, record executive, Blaine Woodson, broke Eden Voss's heart to save his record label. He dropped her girls’ group to further his career. Now he’s back in need of her songwriting skills to help an up and coming artist. Blaine is also hoping to reconnect with Eden. He realizes the mistake he made in breaking ties with her and wants her back. Eden is reluctant to accept his offer at first because of their history. Later a medical emergency at home makes the decision for her. Eden plans to keep things strictly business with Blaine. Of course, when the heart is involved, things rarely go as planned. So, it’s no great surprise when Blaine and Eden pick up where they left off. With unresolved issues ever-present between them, will they be able to move forward, or is their relationship destined to fail again?

Blaine is a man who intends to forge his own way in life and not depend on his family’s wealth. Instead of joining the family business, he strikes out on his own with his record label to his father's disappointment. Eden is a talented singer who dreamed of being a famous recording artist when she was younger, but those dreams were shattered by someone she trusted. Seven years later, she is using her writing skills to help other artists.

AFTER HOURS REDEMPTION is a well-written, enjoyable story of betrayal, disappointment, lost love, and second chances. Ms. Alexander has created another attention-getter to entertain her readers. The plot gives readers a glimpse into the music scene and the up and downs on the road to stardom. The pacing is good and moves along without any hiccups. Characterizations are distinct and easy to envision. The attraction between Eden and Blaine is still powerful and will not be denied. The intervening years had not doused the flame of their desire. These two have unfinished business and well overdue for closure. The author did an excellent job of weaving a captivating story to bring Eden and Blaine to their happily ever after.

AFTER HOURS REDEMPTION, (404 Sound, Book #1) is a good (very good, excellent) story with great characters that’s sure to capture your attention and keep you reading for hours. Don’t miss AFTER HOURS ATTRACTION (Book #2), in March 2021.

Shirly Fleming for Romance in Color

I think this book is a perfect example of why second chance romances so often do not work for me. Blaine Woodson prioritized his career over Eden Voss like almost a decade ago and now he's back offering her a job as a songwriter for a new solo star he's signed. First of all, I didn't love that this book just glosses over the power dynamics at play in the fact that Blaine was the record label president of the label Eden's group was part of, but I set that aside. What I couldn't get past or set aside was that Blaine TRULY had no concept of what exactly he'd done wrong. Like, he knew enough to know that he had hurt Eden, but he didn't get it and I just really struggled to support him as our hero.

Eden, though, I adored. Eden is a fantastic aunt and sister and I love her and want the best for her. I wish that I thought the best for her was Blaine because they had great chemistry, but honestly, a man should really have a bit more emotional intelligence than Blaine seemed capable of expressing. I loved how Eden worked with Naiya and the only thing I really would change about that is that I would have loved to see the lyrics for the songs they worked on. I did appreciate that we got closure with Naiya's album and the label situation and I'm excited to see where this overall series is going to go. I have a feeling our next hero is Blaine's brother Gage and I'm very excited about that.

In this second chance romance, we have 2 people in the music industry. In their first encounter, Blaine was at the mercy of others, and made a decision that directly effected Eden and her music career. She is now behind the scenes writing songs, and has had nothing to do with Blaine in a long time. When he comes calling giving her a dream project to work on, sparks start to fly again.
I really enjoyed this romance. The chemistry was electric, and the story engaging enough that I never felt like there was a lull in the story. Definitely worth checking out.

Fun and steamy, the central redemption arc spans both the romance as well as family and interpersonal dynamics. I enjoyed watching these two stubborn souls find their way back to each other and to the people who love them.

Such a great premise and there is a definite warmth in the writing, but I got a little hung up on the dialogue. It felt a little stilted and uncomfortable in parts. This bounced me right out of the story, which was a pity as I was really enjoying where it was going!

Blaine Woodson broke Eden Voss' heart to save his record label. Years later, Blaine is back to ask Eden to help write songs for his new artist, Naima B. Eden agrees because of financial obligations and though she is attracted to Blaine, vows to keep things between them on a professional level.
I found this a quick, enjoyable read. At times, I didn't understand Blaine and his actions. He was...frustrating and yes, selfish. I was glad to see how the author developed both characters and it was good to see their growth. It isn't easy to redeem characters and I felt she did that with Blaine. They had an intense and hot attraction that will keep readers turning the pages.
The cover is hot. Thank you, #Netgalley #Harlequin.

There's something about seeing the Harlequin logo that has me one-clicking, ready to indulge in a great romance. And this author definitely brought me that. Hot!