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Worth the Trouble completely hooked me! I’m a sucker for a good rockstar/pro dancer romance, and this one delivered everything. The chemistry between the main characters was electric — he’s a reformed man-whore who instantly senses she’s different, and their connection is just chef’s kiss. Add in a toxic ex to stir the pot, some seriously spicy smut (🔥🔥🔥), and unforgettable side characters who added so much charm and heart. The ending wrapped everything up perfectly — satisfying, emotional, and swoon-worthy. Eva Simmons absolutely nailed it with this one!

4.25⭐️

This is a review of the audiobook.

So I did not know this was part of a series before I read it. However, I don't think I missed anything important so I believe this series can be read as standalones.

Both narrators were great and I would listen to these 2 narrate a book together anytime.

I loved the almost instant bond between Lili and Rome. They were a great balance for each other and their chemistry was fantastic.

I’m doing this series backward. When I saw this, I just had to listen to it. I love Miss Simmons and the narrators did an amazing job. Rome is a man that doesn’t love. Lili is a girl that can’t love. Together, they show each other they can. I am really excited to go back and dive into the previous books.

I didn’t connect with the characters at all I didn’t care about them. The story was fine just not for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook arc. While the narrators did an amazing job bringing the characters to life, the book isn’t for me. While I love dark romance there’s a difference between dark and just vulgar. I’m 20% in and trying to convince myself to finish. I’ve lost track of how many times they say pussy and tits. This is a no for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Eva Simmons for the advance listen!

This was my first book by Eva Simmons, and definitely not my last. I really enjoyed this one. Rome and Lilly’s connection was intense—the kind that slowly tangles around your heart. There’s just something about the womanizer falling hard for one person, and Rome absolutely delivered. The way he spoke about music saving him? Hello, Riff King, I adore you.

Lilly tested my patience a bit in the middle—I'm not a fan of a pushover FMC—but she found her strength and I was cheering for her by the end. And Vonn? Hated him with my entire soul. Which means he was a well-done villain… even if I think he got off way too easy.

The narrators did a great job! I just wish there had been more true back-and-forth instead of them voicing each other’s parts—but the emotions still came through strong. The spice? Hot. The ending? Exactly what they needed.

If you love gritty, emotional, redemptive romances—especially ones that give rockstars with real hearts, this one is for you!

Content Warnings: Please check the provided TWs before reading as this story includes mature themes and explicit content.

If you’re in the mood for a quick, spicy romance with a swoony rockstar and a strong-willed dancer who sweeps him off his feet, this book is a fun ride. The chemistry between the leads sparks instantly (hello, insta-love!) and the tension builds into some seriously steamy moments 🔥 - this one definitely delivers on spice.

While I would’ve loved a bit more development in the relationship (things moved fast!), the story still gave me enough heart to stay invested. It’s a low-stress, easy read that would be perfect for a weekend binge or a break between heavier books.

Overall: Cute, steamy, and satisfyingly sweet with a side of backstage grit. 🎸💃

The fourth and final book in the series. Lili is a dancer and lost in her world. Rome helps her to see another part of life.

This is a whirlwind romance of a bad boy meets good girl and they both heal something in each other that they didn’t know they needed to heal

Delightful quick listen, the narrator did a brilliant job!

When I started reading this book, I did not realize that it was technically part of a series. However, it is completely fine as a stand alone! This book makes me want to read the other 3 books in the series! It was a classic enemies to lovers trope where the broken bad boy gets with the equally broken good girl. Their lives are completely different but they are still drawn to each other. This books contains a good amount of spice and romance and ends with a cute little bow. Overall, a feel good book of all girlies who love spice, romance, and duel narrators.

Thank you to NetGalley and @TantorAudio for this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Worth the Trouble is the final book in the Enemy Muse series, and it was such a satisfying way to wrap things up. This one follows Lili Chen, a 22-year-old ballet dancer whose entire life has been built around discipline, schedules, and trying to meet her mom’s impossibly high expectations. She’s always known exactly what she should be doing—until Rome crashes into her world. Literally.

Rome Moreno is the lead guitarist of Enemy Muse, and he’s Lili’s complete opposite. He’s all about freedom, living in the moment, and not being tied down by anyone or anything. Where Lili’s structured and quiet, Rome’s more spontaneous and open, but somehow, they just work.

Their story is more than just romance it’s about growth and learning to let go. Rome helps Lili see there’s more to life than just checking boxes, and Lili grounds him in a way he didn’t realize he needed. I loved how their connection helped both of them grow into better versions of themselves.

Also, I really enjoyed the audiobook version of this! The dual narration was fantastic both narrators did such a great job bringing these characters to life. It made the emotional moments hit even harder and added so much depth to the story.

If you’ve been following the series, this is a heartfelt and emotional goodbye to Enemy Muse. Definitely worth the listen.!

4.25 Stars!
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Eva Simmons' "Worth the Trouble" strikes a compelling chord, delivering a passionate and emotionally charged romance that earns a solid four stars. This novel takes the classic "opposites attract" trope and infuses it with genuine depth, exploring the hidden vulnerabilities of two seemingly disparate individuals.
The initial meeting between Rome Moreno, the "Riff King" rock god, and our unnamed world-class dance princess, is a hilarious and memorable clash. Her immediate disdain for his rockstar antics, particularly his assumption that she's a stripper, sets a wonderfully feisty tone. It's refreshing to see a heroine who is decidedly unimpressed by the rock god persona, challenging Rome in a way he clearly hasn't encountered before. This dynamic fuels their early interactions with sparks and witty banter.
What elevates "Worth the Trouble" beyond a simple rockstar romance is the exploration of the characters' deeper struggles. The heroine's life is a meticulously orchestrated regimen, a "carefully timed clock" dictated by the sacrifices she's made for her dance dreams. This rigid existence stands in stark contrast to Rome's free-spirited, albeit scarred, world. As their paths intertwine, Simmons masterfully peels back the layers, revealing that Rome's "scars go a lot deeper than his tattoo ink." This shared understanding of pain and sacrifice creates a powerful connection that transcends their initial antagonism.
Simmons’ writing is engaging, pulling you into the whirlwind of their forbidden romance. The tension builds beautifully, making their eventual connection feel earned and incredibly satisfying. While the heroine's "sold my soul to the devil" predicament could verge on melodramatic, Simmons grounds it in a believable portrayal of the demanding world of professional dance. The stakes feel real, adding a poignant edge to their burgeoning relationship.
"Worth the Trouble" is a testament to finding unexpected solace and healing in the most unlikely of places. It's a journey of two people who, despite their vastly different worlds and personal demons, find a rhythm that is undeniably worth the trouble. If you're looking for a passionate romance with heart, genuine character development, and a rockstar who's more than just a pretty face, this one hits all the right notes.

I had to drag myself through this, it just wasn't entertaining in any way and the characters exchanged 3 sentences and they were already madly in love.

Fully my fault that I went into this without reading the first three books in the series. I don’t think I missed out on too much and was still able to follow the story easily enough. Though after reading this I’m not too sure I’ll go back and read them.
This story did nothing for me. I kept waiting to be rooting for the couple and honestly didn’t care for either of them much. And it just kept going in circles and I got bored. I finished because this is a review copy otherwise I don’t know that I’d have kept reading that far in.
Thank you NetGalley and Tantor audio for this alc

"Worth the Trouble" is the fourth and final book in Eva Simmons' Enemy Muse series, the story follows the unlikely romance between Rome, a tattooed rock god, and Lili, a disciplined ballet dancer whose life runs on a strict schedule.

What makes this story so compelling is the contrast between the protagonists' worlds - the structured, regimented life of a professional dancer colliding with the free-spirited world of rock music. The book tackles themes of personal freedom, healing from past trauma, and finding love in unexpected places.

If you enjoy contemporary romance with complex characters, emotional depth, and a rock music backdrop, this book delivers a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Story: 4.25 🌟
Narrators: 4.25 🌟

Thank you to Tantor Audio and Netgalley for the ALC of this book.

This was a super easy listen with a binge worth storyline. Classic bad boy rocker with a good girl fmc.

Both Rome and Lily have past trauma that pushes them closer throughout the story. Rome deals with trauma by being a playboy and Lily is trying to please everyone but herself.

The dual narration for this was spot on and kept me wanting to know more. This was my first book by this author and I can't wait to read more!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4-Star Review for Worth the Trouble by Eva Simmons
🎧 Narrated by Desiree Ketchum & Connor Brown
📚 Thanks to NetGalley and Tantor Media for the ALC!

Worth the Trouble is an opposites-attract romance that hits all the right notes—steamy, angsty, and emotionally resonant. Rome Moreno, the infamous “Riff King,” and our disciplined, world-class dancer heroine couldn’t be more different, yet their chemistry is undeniable. What starts with a hilariously awkward encounter quickly evolves into a layered and heartfelt connection that challenges both characters' sense of identity and control.

Desiree Ketchum delivers a compelling performance, capturing the protagonist’s internal conflict and vulnerability, while Connor Brown brings Rome’s charm, grit, and hidden pain to life with perfect rockstar edge. Together, their narration adds depth to an already captivating story.

This isn’t just about passion and spice (though there’s plenty of that)—it’s about the price of ambition, the scars we carry, and the people who help us heal. Fans of emotionally driven, character-rich romance will find Worth the Trouble a satisfying listen.

Definitely worth the download!

This story is absolutely delicious. Two broken souls that find each other - the dancer and the rockstar, and teach each other how to be whole again.

I loved this and now need to get my hands on the rest of the series!
The audio was done so well!

Thanks to NetGalley and RBMedia for this arc in return for my honest review.

Pub date: 27 May 2025

Book Review: Worth the Trouble by Eva Simons
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars)

Worth the Trouble was a good read — enjoyable, engaging, and surprisingly easy to dive into even without having read the previous books in the series. As someone jumping straight into the audiobook, I appreciated that it stood strong as a standalone. The focus remained on this particular couple’s journey, and everything you needed to know was right there.

The chemistry between the main characters was definitely palpable. From the get-go, you could tell they were drawn to each other. But while the attraction and physical tension were well written, what felt missing to me was emotional depth. Their connection seemed rooted more in lust than anything layered or lasting. It wasn’t that they were a bad couple — they worked, they were functional — but I just didn’t find myself rooting for them in the way I love to with romance reads.

Interestingly, I found myself more drawn to the characters as individuals. Their personal struggles, their development — that’s where I felt the writing shined. Together, they were fine, but not unforgettable. The steamy scenes were well done, but also not essential to the emotional core of the story.

All in all, it’s a solid 3.5 stars for me — a good romance that’s easy to enjoy but didn’t fully sweep me away. If you're looking for a light, standalone listen with chemistry and character, this one's worth a try.

*ALC REVIEW*

This was my first book of this series done an audio, as I’ve read the first two. (Still need to read the third one) and I really enjoyed it.

This whole series has dealt with some heavy and emotional topics and Eva is such a beautiful writer!

At first glance, Lili and Rome seem so different. She’s a beautiful professional dancer and he’s the tatted rockstar that likes women, drugs and alcohol from Enemy Muse, but deep down, they’re so much alike. Both broken. And in that brokenness they find love in one another.

I’ve listened to a few of Desiree Ketchum’s narrations and she always does a standout job. I haven’t heard much of Connor Brown but he as a great Rome. I forgot it wasn’t in duet narration while listening they both were just that good!

Thank you to Eva and the team at Tantor Media for the early ALC!