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'Hot For Me' by Tam DeRudder Jackson is the fourth novel in the Balefire Series and it certainly lives up to its name: hot. You don't have to read the previous novels to understand this title. All the information from previous books is supplied adequately (but let's be real, who doesn't want to go back and read about making deals with devlish rockstars, sex, booze, and rock 'n' roll or hooking up with fans just to fall in love?).

If you're looking for:
- A steamy rockstar
- The chaos of stardom
- A sassy female main character
- Relationship drama
- Rockstar x Rockstar
- HEA
- Dual POV
- Dark/traumatic past

Then this is for you! Who say's business and pleasure don't mix? An easy read for those who love the genre.

This was such a hot rock star romance! Look at this cover too! I need to read the it's since this is the 4th in the series.

Loved the behind the scenes rock shows and the white hot chemistry between Adam and Cristy.

Loved how their attraction that seemed like it would run its course turned into something real and sweet. Though the past started creeping back in and getting in the way of any real relationship plus the rock star brand. 

Loved these characters! 

It also has the Bay Area in it for a bit ☺️

Thank you Warrior Romance and netgalley for the e-ARC for my honest and voluntary review.

Hot For Me continues the Balefire series. The series features the hottest rock band in the country, Balefire and tells the story of how each of the members found their happily ever after. This installment delivers Adam Tron's story, the last member of the band to find his happily ever after.

Hot for Me tells the story  of bass guitarist Adam Tron and pop singer Christy Valor. Adam is a big admirer Christy's style and music. He's keen for the band to work her. Therefore, he requested their manager to offer the opportunity to work with them on their upcoming tour.  Happy for the chance to work with the hottest and most popular band in the country she gladly accepted the offer.  A move which will lead to an unexpected romance between the two stars. The more time they spend together, the closer they got. However, demons from Christy's past, a controlling manager and rumors from fans and the paparazzi places their relationship in peril. 

The events of Hot for Me took place the same time as those noted in Wild for Me, giving readers a recap of some of the events in the previous book. 

The story portrays Cristy has a tortured soul who hides her pain through her music, random hook-up and a highly sexualized image. The one person privy to the pain she harbors is her manager and best friend, Gretchen.  She doesn't allow anyone to get close to her for fear they would reject her if they knew of her past.

Adam is a generous soul who recognized Christy has his special someone. He tries to break through the walls she erected around her heart, not by being pushy, but with patience and understanding.  There was a point when it seemed he fought in vain, but he persevered.

Now, as much as I liked Adam for how he treated Christy, his development was seriously lacking. Not much details were provided in relation to his past. 

One would categorize the romance we see develop between the hero and the heroine as insta-lust, which gradually blossomed into love. There was lots of sexual tension in the beginning, followed by a strong level of steam. Christy and Adam made a great couple. I loved how well they balanced each other and their journey to finding their happily ever after.

Christy’s “secret” came to light in about the last twenty percent (20%) of the story. One can understand her reason for wanting to keep it under wraps. This, of course it did not bode well for her mental capacity. I admired how well Adam dealt with the revelation. 

The issues surrounding the band’s manager, which has been carrying forward from the previous books, have once again come to light. Now, although the reason behind his actions came to light, which I had suspected from the previous books, I did not agree with how it was handled. Then I learn that the next book in the series belongs to him. Not sure how I feel about that.

Hot for Me delivered a steamy romance which takes the reader into a rock/pop musician's world. All in all, a great addition to the series.

This was my first foray into the Balefire series, but I’ll happily go back to read the first 3 stories of this series!
Hot For Me follows the story of Adam Tron and Christy Valor to their HEA.
Adam Tron is bassist for the world’s most popular rock band, Balefire. Christy Valor is arguably the world’s biggest pop star. Combing these two acts should be aces -guaranteeing sold out shows and epic rock and roll escapades. And it is evident: these two acts are a potent combination… but pale in comparison to the molten heat burning between Adam and Christy.
But internal & external forces will test this couple: paparazzi, fans, jealousy, professional rivalries, underhanded managers. They can’t seem to catch a break! Can Adam’s patience carry him through their trials? Will Christy find the courage to deal with her past as it haunts her present and threatens her future?
I *love* this story - the chemistry is off-the-charts between the two MCs. I love the sassy exterior, but truly vulnerable trope. And hats off to the author for addressing a real-world issue (child brides) in the story. I love how each of the characters handle this major issue together.
Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review

This was a great music romance and I really enjoyed reading it. I will definitely be reading more Jackson in the future.

I DNF'ed this book at 66%.

It's not a bad book per se, so why did I DNF, you ask?

Hot For Me has a dual POV. What bothered me most was that Adam's POV's were centered around his lust for Christy and not much else. I don't feel like I know who Adam is, what makes him tick, what he thinks is important, what he enjoys doing... The only thing I know is that he's a patient man and will stand up for his crush. I would've like to get to know him a bit better, because at the moment I feel like his character isn't fleshed out enough. I would've liked some more depth in his character, like we get from Christy in her POV's. I liked Christy's POV's more, because they're richer in rounding out her character. We learn more about her, who she is, what makes her insecure about the relationship with Adam etc. I wonder if the book would've been better if it'd just been written in Christy's POV...

Oh, and it would've been even better if Garrett had suddenly disappeared. Or if they'd just taken off and left him on the curb. Slimy, jealous, misogynistic backstabber. I hate him.

Overall, I found this book readable but disappointing. I liked the rockstar aspect of it - the afterparties, the concerts, the tour bus etc. But the romance and characters could've been better. I DNF'ed when I felt like I couldn't care less what happened next in the book, because my frustrations about character depth just kept growing.

I loved the second and third books in this series, (I keep meaning to go back and read the first) so I was really looking forward to this fourth book. Although I did enjoy it, for me, it just wasn't quite as good as the other two that I've read. I'm giving it a 3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4.
I wanted to like Cristy and while there were aspects of her that I liked, I just couldn't warm to her for some reason. I also found the number of times that she was called Cristy-girl really irritating for some reason.
What I did like about this book, was the way that it addressed the serious issue of child marriage. I thought that it was well done and that Adam handled it well with Cristy.
My other issue with this book is that again the band's manager Garret was an issue. I'm actually sick of him. The next book is his redemption apparently, but I don't think I'll be reading it. There are some characters that just don't really get redeemed and for me, that's what he is. I think I'll give that a miss.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

Hot for Me is the fourth installment of the Balefire series, Adam Tron’s story about his romance with Cristy Valor. I think it’s best to read this series in order, as some of the storylines are continuing and the back story is necessary. This was my least favorite story of the four because I wasn’t a fan of Cristy. I never felt her feeling were real, nor the chemistry between them, not like the other couples. I feel like In the other three books, we got to know and love the ladies first before they meet the rockstars. The ending redeemed the book a bit for me and I’m looking forward to the next one.

ARC - Hot For Me - Balefire series - Tam Derudder Jackson

Yay! Thank you to @netgalley and the author for the ARC of this book, I’ve read this whole series so far and it’s wonderful. Can’t wait to see what Cristy and Adam get up to!

I love this authors writing when describing the band performing she paints such an illusion that I feel I can see it in my minds eye.

I really enjoyed this book, in fact I’ve loved the whole series so far and to see that the author is planning another release for later this year!!!

Adam and Cristy are such a cute pair and Cristy’s history is awful and the author carefully and delicately brings to light a little known problem in our world today, one that needs to be addressed globally.

Just wonderful.

4⭐️

ARC received for review

Adam is the last single member of the band, and he falls hard for pop star Cristy. The story runs parallel with Wild For Me. Adam and Cristy work through a lot of issues to get to their HEA, but it is hot along the way. And that aggravating manager is at it again.

Now let's talk about who's in the next book....hhhhmmmmm, not so sure about that

Sexy and sizzling!
Christy and Adam are good not just on the stage but in the bedroom. Christy is very independent and although loves being with Adam is afraid of commitment so Adam has to show her they are worth the leap of faith.
I don't often read music romances but this one is fun and sexy and has a great plot and characters. ( Adam is a keeper ).!

This series is definitely one of the best rock star romances out there. Each book tells the story of a member of the band finding love with girls who come from ordinary backgrounds but leave an indelible impression on each of the boys when they meet.

This fourth book is a little different as this time the remaining single member of the band Adam falls for sex on legs pop diva Cristy who joins the band on their latest tour. From a first impression you would think that this girl has the world at her feet but the reality is that she lives a lonely life tightly controlled by her father. After a meltdown when she was a teenager her father put her in a psychiatric hospital and now rules her life with an iron fist by threatening to put her there again if she gets out of line. When Adam and Cristy meet for the first time the chemistry between them is so palpable that you can feel it rise from the page and you just know that there is going to be trouble with a capital T around the corner with these two.

As they fall deeply for each other Adam is there to support her in any way he can on stage and off. Cristy starts to find the freedom she has always craved working with this band and being able to showcase her true talent and she wants more of it, both to be able to perform what she wants and be with Adam.

This is a story that will draw you in from the start as you wonder how bad Cristy's big secret can be. I cheered for her as she defied her father and allowed herself to have wonderfully hot and sexy times with Adam. That is not all the drama! As the story unfolds breathtaking truths are revealed that certainly took me by surprise. I truly enjoyed this book from beginning to end and was so glad that Cristy could find her deserved happiness with Adam after the hell she had been through.

Four and a half stars from me.

⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a good book. I like books that bring previous characters back and you find out what happened to them. The two main characters are Cristy and Adam. Cristy is a solo singer and Adam is in a rock band. Adam’s band is on tour and decides to bring Cristy to make special appearances with the band. They have a strong mutual attraction. They have issues they need to work out. Together they do and declare their love.

I went into the book knowing it would be a winner and DeRudder did not disappoint. The author continues the series with another band member Adam "Tron" taking the fall and losing his heart swiftly and completely. Cristy Valor's guest appearance with his band sounded the death nell of his playboy days. Cristy, on the other hand felt she had too much to lose and resisted opening up to him. Cristy's sheltered but somewhat abusive childhood made it difficult for her to accept that anyone cared about her wellbeing, that there was anyone desirous of slaying her dragons for her. Her life had become a constant battle of fending for herself and maintaining her virtual walls against the big bad world. Cristy and Adam were from opposing ends of the spectrum and it showed in their outlook on life, greatly influencing their approach to strife .Even while acknowledging this polarity in their backgrounds, Cristy had to come to a realization of who could be trusted and whose ties needed to be severed. Adam's sexual landscape changed upon meeting Cristy and his reformation was the affirmation she needed to make positive changes in her life and take control of the direction in which she wanted to go .This was a quick read based on the intrigue of Cristy's secret which was later revealed. Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this ARC.

This book taught me that I am not one for picking up in the middle of the series. I feel like if I had read the other books in Tam DeRudder Jackson's series and really gotten to know the characters better, I would have liked Hot For Me better. The characters are great. The writing is good. I just wasn't as immersed in the world as I could have been because I didn't have all the background information I would have liked. This title taught me that it's very important for me. I would still definitely recommend this book though! I truly enjoyed!

I was so excited to read this book about a bassist in the band Balefire. I had not read any of the other books in this series, so it stands alone well. It took me a bit of the book to get into the romance bits of the story, as it began with a lot of emotionless sex. However, our author makes up for that as the book progresses into a sweet romance where our hero, Adam, would clearly do anything for our heroine, Christy. He made it believable, and it worked for me. I did not appreciate all of the interference from others, but I did like how Christy had a secret that isn't revealed until later. Tam, the author, wove that in perfectly in my opinion. If you want lots of sex, a hot band, and a truly sweet love story, check this one out!

I really enjoyed getting to know Christy and Adam better in this book and there story was enjoyable. BUT honestly Garrett ruins this book for me. After what happened in every other book this series I keep assuming he's going to get fired and yet the band turns around and keeps allowing his action. Big YUCK from me. Also to find out the next book is his redemption arc? Absolutely no thanks from me.

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Throughly enjoyed the book and the two leads of the book. I appreciate that the relationship wasn't taken to fast. My one comment is that it seems like there was also potentially another past story line for the female lead, hinted at the beginning of the story that never went anywhere

HOT FOR ME is the fourth instalment in Tam DeRudder Jackson’s contemporary adult BALEFIRE erotic, rock romance series focusing on the members of the rock band Balefire. This is bass guitarist for Balefire Adam Tron, and pop singer Christy Valor’s story line. HOT FOR ME can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous storyline is revealed where necessary.


NOTE: The events of HOT FOR ME run parallel to, and over lap with the events of book three WILD FOR ME.


Told from dual first person perspectives (Christy and Adam) HOT FOR ME follows the building romance and relationship between bass guitarist Adam Tron, and pop singer Christy Valor. Adam Tron is a fan of Christy Valor, and insisted that their manager offer Christy a spot on their upcoming tour but our heroine had no idea it was Adam who pushed for her presence, a push that would ultimately pull our couple together.As the tour picks up steam, rumors begin to surface about a possible break up , a break up caused by the appearance of Christy Valor but all is not well in Christy’s past, a past that is about to reveal a secret she has hidden for close to ten years. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Christy and Adam, and the potential fall out as Christy struggles with the demons from her past, demons that refuse to let go, forcing Christy to walk away from the man that she loves.


Christy and Adam’s attraction to one another is immediate and intense, but like in the previous story lines, Balefire’s manager begins to cause trouble for the members of the band. Christy’s manager is constantly running interference with our story line heroine, interference that reveals a much deeper connection and meaning .As two opposing forces work to keep our couple apart, Christy and Adam realize that not everyone is happy with their relationship, going forward, including the fans, paparazzi, and gossip sites. The $ex scenes are numerous, erotic, passionate and seductive, without the use of over the top sexually graphic language and text.


Once again, all of the members of Balefire play secondary and supporting characters, as well as the group’s manager Garrett Phillips, and Christy’s best friend and manger Gretchen Hoff; the band’s intern Annabelle Stewart, and Christy’s costumer Steve.


HOT FOR ME is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and jealousy, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is spicy and hot; the characters are energetic, dynamic and engaging.





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This book drops us into the love lives of the “greatest rock band on the planet”. This was a new-to-me author, and I’ll definitely be reading more by her since this was great. Hot for Me was my first read in the Balefire series, and while it definitely works as a stand alone, it took me a while to catch up on all of the other band member’s names and back stories. We are quickly introduced to Adam Tron, Balefire’s bassist, and the pop star they’ve invited to join their tour, Cristy Valor. Adam and Cristy have immediate chemistry, but it was all sex for quite some time. I didn’t think I was going to root for them since they were both so emotionally closed off, but when we hit the last third of the book - hot damn! Adam falls hard and he enters into serious swoony hero territory. I love a hero that falls hard and completely, and Adam is all in. “I’m in love with you. If you run again, I won’t make the same mistake of staying behind…I’ll follow you until you believe that you’re worth all the love I have in me to give.” *Sigh* Then later, “The happiness on her face gave me my heartbeat.”

Cristy has some serious, understandable, trust issues, and I thought she was going to fall into “not enough groveling” territory, but the way Cristy and Adam find their way back to one another is really beautiful and satisfying.

My only critique is that the ending ran on and on, most of the last 10% of the book could have been condensed in a shorter epilogue once the main conflict was resolved.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.