i honestly thought there would be more spice? for a brothers best friend x bad boy rock band novel, i expected a bit more drama and spice than there was. i did enjoy it, but i could have used some more pizzazz, as the kids say.

Refrain is the second book in the Tin God's series by Gillian Archer. I enjoyed book one and I did enjoy this one as well, but just as with the first book, there were times where it was hard to buy into the storyline. I don't want to post any spoilers (as most of these are past the halfway mark) so I can't give an example, but they took me out of my book moments, so I can't give this book 5 stars. I did enjoy it more than the first book, so while I gave that one 3.5 stars, I give this one a solid 4 stars. I am looking forward to book 3 because if it gets as much better as this one was over the first, it will be a solid 4.5 stars and a great third in series. Thanks NetGalley and Gillian Archer for an advanced copy of this book.

Absolutely loved Jesse & Ella’s story! Jesse has known Ella since she was a child, as the little sister of his best friend Chase, it seemed she was always just a few steps away. Jesse knew Ella had a teenage crush on him - he just never knew that Ella never stopped loving him - now she is older and Jesse finally sees the sexy as hell woman that Ella has become.

Bro Code keeps Jesse from acting until one night when he finally can’t control it - Jesse kisses Ella - the chemistry between them is off the charts. Ella is everything Jesse could ever want. The question is - Can he have Ella and keep his best friend/band mate/brother from another mother? Will he be forced to choose between Ella and the band, Tin Gods? Will he even get the chance to tell Ella how he feels or will his spectacular partying, playboy, no strings attached past ruin their chances of HEA?

Gillian Archer does a fantastic job weaving together a rockstar romance with some twists that I didn’t expect. She has also created a bonus epilogue that I loved!

I can’t wait for Xander & Noah to each find the woman that tames them, it will make for some great books! 🎸🤘🏻👀🎵❤️‍🔥🎤

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Another outstanding rockstar romance from Gillian Archer! Jesse & Ella’s love story is a quasi friends-to-lovers trope with Jesse being Ella’s older brother’s friend/bandmate. There’s a little bit of angst plus lots of closets & storage rooms. Their relationship is hard won and a fun read. This is 2nd in a series and it was great to visit with all the characters again. I’m looking forward to the next one - Ballad out in January 2025! Highly recommend

The Dual POV💕 The Spice🌶️ The rockstar romance😍

I DEVOURED this book in less than 24 hours and I loved every second of it. I immediately want to read the other books in this series!!

Sigh. The second book in the Tin Gods story more than lives up to the first. A longtime crush, a secret romance, the strains of life on the road all combined to give me a few hours of reading with a demented grin on my face. Better than therapy, this book was just what the doctor ordered.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Tin Gods are back on the road! Lead singer Chase is helping out his little sister Ella by hiring her as a social media photographer and organizer for the band. Ella has known the guys from the beginning, especially bassist Jesse who grew up down the hall and is just like family. Ella has crushed on Jesses since high school. Since Ella is close with all the guys, she's riding on the bus with them and being so close to Jesse is a dream come true but also a nightmare. The attraction quickly goes both ways, and Ella and Jesse are trying to keep their relationship under wraps. They are both afraid of Chase's reaction, the effect it will have on Ella's position, and keeping things away from the person trying to extort Jesse.
This book has all the passion of the first book, and we get to get to know the rest of the band more intimately.
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Oh holy wow. Jesse is so far from who I thought he was in the first book. Yeah, he’s got a past. He’s rich and famous, so of course he does. Yeah, Rowan is still 100% petty and mean girl and awful. And yeah, Chase still does dumb stuff. But the antics of the band, the love that Jesse and Ella have, and the support to be had when all the truths come out? Those all make this an excellent read that has me wanting more.

Ella and Jesse may think they’re slick, but they’re sort of not. And Chase gets himself in trouble with friends and family alike when he spews nonsense and cruel words before ever stopping to think. I especially love how he’s taken to task for the things he says. Every single time. Xander is awesome, Noah is like a kid with a sugar rush but even quicker wit, and Jesse proves that he’s all in with Ella both before and after the secret is out. Even when it all looks like it may fall apart, these two stick together and have the backing of the band and everyone who actually knows them. So of course it has to work out in the end.

Now I wait. For Noah. For Xander. For whichever one finds and keeps their woman next.

I have been waiting patiently for this book release and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend reading Rocked - Book 1 in the Tin Gods series! These could be stand alones but the story is so much better with the background in my opinion.

Ella and Jesse are just so drown to one another. The classic big brother Chase doesn’t think anyone will even be good enough for his baby sister - even his best friend and bandmate. It was so fun to travel with the band back stage, on the bus and on the road.

I devoured this one! The story itself, the tension, scandal, spice so so so good! Next up checking out the corresponding Spotify playlist!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. Also a great extra chapter if you signup for the email list!

Book 3 Ballad (Xander and Harper) is due out in January 2025 which is way too long to wait!