A rocker at the top of the world in many ways finds himself feeling unfulfilled by the fame and adoration, but obsessed with the college girl wanting an interview with him, in this sensual contemporary romance. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of Rock Bottom by Kat Mizera, along with my impressions of it, then add this first installment in the Rock Harder series to your bookshelf!
My family calls me Zeke. But the music industry refers to me as Big Z…and women everywhere know why.
Being lead guitarist for the hottest band in the world should be enough. But it’s not. Nothing ever is. And I don’t know why.
Money. Fame. Girls. I’m drowning in all three. But it’s the sweet, spunky college girl offering up her virginity in exchange for an interview that I can’t get out of my head. And I wish I knew why.
But Presley’s been keeping a secret that changes everything. She becomes my lifeline. And instead of pushing her away, I should’ve held on tighter.
Because the whole band is on a downward spiral, out of control…and none of us knew what was coming.
MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
As a fan of rockstar romances I gobbled this one up from the first page to the last. Though the storyline seen here is one we've seen before, I still found myself captivated as my emotions were played with at every turn. The first part of this book introduces readers to college girl Presley Figueroa who's trying to finish her degree and get a job as money is tight for her and her entertaining Aunt Meg. From that moment on, from the moment she meets guitarist Zeke of Onyx Knight, her life takes unexpected turns of highs and (mostly lows) that broke my heart. She's a tough heroine, one I rooted for every step of the way, in hopes that she makes Zeke work for forgiveness when the time comes.
William Zerkesian "Zeke" seems to be at the top of the rockstar world when readers first meet him, but the cracks in his rock god facade are starting to show. The partying, the drugs, and the women are starting to lead to dangerous and hurtful behaviors. The moment he meets Presley though he's drawn to her, and together they have an unforgettable night, one that leads to a morning of miscommunication and anger that lingers for over a year. His year away from Presley is one that sees his bandmates in dire straits, has him feeling guilty for the condition they're in, as well as having a desperate need for Presley’s forgiveness that he has every reason to grovel for since he has a lot to atone for. Throughout this story there were many instances where I hated Zeke! I hated his behaviors and his ease in believing a lie. I hated his ongoing relationship with a viperish woman who only wants the outer shell he shows the world. She's a toxic part of his world and doesn't have the band's best interest at heart and I cringed whenever the two of them were together.
With each turn of the page my heart hurt more and more. I felt broken down by all that befell Presley, her Aunt, and the band, and was grateful for the second half of the book that slowly built me back up. I'm not gonna lie...this book will rip your heart out! But the longer Zeke is on the scene the more he earns my forgiveness, earns my heart as he becomes just who Presley needs him to be.
Along the rocky journey that Presley and Zeke undertake is a slew of emotions that readers will be feeling right alongside the characters. I ached when they ached and wanted to spit with the number of miscommunications that hurt this couple repeatedly. I adored the connection between Aunt Meg and Presley, the unconditional support they gave one another in scenes that warmed my heart. The glimpses of Onyx Knight kept me glued to the pages, watching the bandmates unravel while hoping they put themselves back together soon. After reading this entertaining and compelling series starter, I look forward to where we readers will be taken next!
My rating for this is an A.
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
AUTHOR INFO:
USA Today Bestselling and award-winning author Kat Mizera is a South Florida native. Born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of wanderlust, she's called Los Angeles, Long Island, upstate New York, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Atlanta home. She's never been able to pick which locale is her favorite, but if pressed, she'd probably choose the west coast.
A typical PTA mom with a wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat can usually be found scrapbooking or indulging in her second love (after writing) - traveling. Greece is one of her favorite places in the world. She loves that Athens is a big city with a small-town feel. The food, beaches and culture keep her going back as often as possible.
Kat's been a working freelance writer for nearly 30 years. She sold her first article--a review of a rock concert--for $10 in 1985. Since then she's been an entertainment journalist, waitress, bartender, legal assistant, food critic, magazine editor, substitute teacher, and sports writer. She also spent some time working at A & M Records in Los Angeles.
As you can guess from her Las Vegas Sidewinders series, Kat loves hockey and occasionally writes articles about her favorite team, the Florida Panthers. The rest of the time, she writes novels: sexy, romantic fiction that she hopes makes you as happy as it makes her. There's something enticing about hockey players and romance...
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