Tag: Ashley Winstead

This Chick Read: The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead

When Theo first meets the California band, Future Saints, they are playing in a dive bar and bombing. Until their final song with lead singer Hannah falls to the floor singing a new song that rocks his world. As their new manager, Theo was sent to get one last album out of the Future Saints or let them go. After video of that song goes viral the label wants to take advantage of their sudden fame and get them out on tour. As Theo gets to know the band members, and especially Hannah, he is determined to help them through the grief of their previous manager and launch them to fame, but Hannah’s destructive antics become a distraction for the group jeopardizing the band’s road to success.

Sometimes it’s hard to read a book about a character’s spiral into darkness. While I appreciated the content and great writing from the author, this was one of those stories that while good, I just wanted to get through. I have a hard time finding self-destructive tendencies entertaining. Thank goodness there was a redemption arc to give this story a little light at the end of the story and with that in mind I kept reading, determined to get there.

I did really like all of the characters. Kenny and Ripper, Hannah’s band mates and long time friends created and interesting dynamic for the group. Kenny’s more granola approach to life and Ripper’s steady rock n’roll lifestyle created interesting contrasts to Hannah’s California girl gone wild. Theo was the calm within the storm, always trying to steer them (especially Hannah) onto the straight and narrow. I can totally see he and Hannah as a couple because they balance each other really well and he handles that crazy rock lifestyle like a pro. The characters were all what made this book so believable and good and got the reader (and Hannah!) through the dark spots.

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I receive a copy of this book through NetGalley for an honest review and it was honest!

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This Chick Read: The Boyfriend Candidate by Ashley Winstead

When librarian, Alexis Stone gets dumped by her boyfriend for being boring in bed she decides to prove something to herself. She puts on a stunning outfit and goes to a sophisticated bar in a hotel to have a one night stand. When she is harassed at the bar by a drunk patron, Logan, a rather abrupt and brash man in a suit, comes to her rescue. They strike up a conversation and Alexis goes for it.. and Logan takes her up on the offer. Their chemistry is off the charts but unfortunately someone pulls the fire alarm just when things start to get interesting. Twisting her ankle on the way down the stairs, Logan carries her down, right into a crowded parking lot. He drops her with an EMT, but when he spots the press he takes off without getting her number.

Logan ended up being a candidate for Governor and of course their photo gets taken. When his team tracks her down they offer her a deal. Her image is just what he needs- a beautiful and sweet librarian who might help his brash reputation. In return she can have a favor. This was a cute premise with a charming main characters. They were total opposites but you know what they say about opposites attracting!

Logan and his political team get more than they asked for when Alexis decides to use her new notoriety to help teachers and librarians get better pay. I loved how she jumped out of her comfort zone and came out guns blaring. Logan seemed to love it as well. In politics he may have been brash but in a romance novel he was all alpha male and I loved their pairing. They were sweet and salty and watching them fall for each other under the premise of dating was really fun to read. For those of you who like to know the heat factor, the intensity was certainly there but this was a slow burn novel. This author knows how to build tension! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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