Loved this one.

Come Together, Rock Hard Book 2, Madelynne Ellis Review from jeannie zelos book reviews

I loved Rock Hard, so was really pleased to review this sequel. Dani – I really felt for her, she’d had a horrific childhood and teenage years, and the partnership of her and Xane seems so unlikely. Yet it works, they love each other and Xane can’t seem to keep his hands off her. She’s still struggling though with coping with his sex addicted past, when he used sex with men and women, as a crutch to help him cope. Dani had been brought up in an extreme religious female group where sex was classed as wrong, and even thoughts of it punished cruelly. She’s been abandoned by her mum now, and has no-one except Xane and her long time support and friend Ginny. Dani and Zane are like an island among a sea of others, clutching to each other to survive. Xane is still struggling with the loss of his lover, band member Steve. ( that’s a whole other story too...typical convoluted rock band mixings). the original idea was to use tapes to replace Steve but its clear that won’t work and they bring in another drummer for the tour. Its a really fun read, full of steamy sex, jealous fans, and band squabbles. The tour seems fraught with mishaps and dangers and it looks like there may be someone out to sabotage it – but who is the danger really aimed at. Dani gets some graphic photos showing Xane with a male lover and the message she won’t be able to keep him, and added to that she’s seen the way he looks at new support roadie Luthor...he’s seriously hot, and tells Dani he fancies Xane and her too. Somehow they become unlikely friends, though she’s never sure if Xane will take him up on his flirting...he tells her she’s enough but with his background she’s worried. Xane too is worried – he hasn’t told Dani something from his past that could come back to haunt him, its friction, secrets, danger and threats all the way. I’d guessed who was behind things but not why, and the finale came as a surprise, with things I didn’t expect. The way it plays out and ends reminds very much of Olivia Cunnings Sinners books, the one centred around band member Trey...and has the same steamy, sexy feel to it. I like the way we follow the band on the tour – I’ve read too many “band” or “film” books where the characters are that in name only, and we never go near a studio or tour, or a film set...if its that world I want to feel I’m In it with them, not just see it referred to in passing. I’m hoping we see more of Ash and Ginny too in later books – they’ve been side characters in all books so far, and fit well into the story. Stars: Five, really enjoyed this, a typical “rock band” book, with a great realistic setting. ARC supplied by Netgalley and publishers

Now, that is so much better than the first book in this series. I enjoyed these characters and Luther and Dani and Xaine. I mean hot scenes. This was a very far step in the right direction from the last one. I felt for Luther and Xaine. He is so hot! He is the good guy I think in this story. I love how it all comes together and will be reading the great of this story. I really like Ash! Good job!!

I received this ARC from the publisher via Net Galley for my honest review. Thank you, Net Galley!

This story leaves you in a sexual haze. Loved the characters and was surprised by some additional ones. I was introduced to Madelynne Ellis with this series and am impressed with definitely read anything with her name on it.

An excellent sequel. HOT with great characters. Found the story to be very well written.

A 5 Star Rating

Wow just wow! I am in complete love with Madelynne and this series. This book was just as good as the first if not better. Xane and Dani are absolutely amazing characters who I can't get enough of. Xane is so raw and gritty I can never have enough of that man. Dani is extremely lovable and every quirk she might have comes across and just her being her she doesn't get on my nerves ever. Which I have to say very rarely happens with female characters lol. All in all this series is the freaking bomb and I can't wait for the next book.

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I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rating 4 stars out of 5

Review

I have read the first book in this series and enjoyed the second as well. Look forward to another in this series.

This review is for Come Together by Madelynne Ellis.

Just as hot and sexy as book 1 in the series, I really enjoyed the continuing story of Dani and Xane's relationship.

This book pushed me a bit out of my reading comfort zone. I'm not used to the MM action and didn't go into it expecting it to be so raw. I didn't read the first book to be prepared for it either. I found myself unable to put it down, needing to know more. I felt immersed in that world along with the characters. I could imagine the histories, rendezvous, jealousies. Xane's conflict left me torn. I could see his love for Dani, but why was it so hard to stay faithful when it concerned Luther? Dani is a lot more understanding than I would've expected. I am still curious about what happens next. The secondary characters were interesting and unique, and real. I was pleasantly surprised by this book and recommend it. The love scenes are scorching!