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Rock Addiction

Book 1 in the series:Rock Kiss

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Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh is a contemporary romance novel that revolves around Molly, a librarian with a troubled past, and Fox, a sexy rock star. The story delves into their instant attraction and the development of their relationship amidst media attention and personal struggles. The writing style is described as engaging, with mature characters who communicate openly and deal with their issues realistically.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed with relatable struggles, showcasing a mix of vulnerability and strength, contributing to a compelling romantic dynamic.

Writing/Prose:

The writing is characterized by sensuality and emotional resonance, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters' journeys.

Plot/Storyline:

The narrative focuses on the romance between a librarian trying to escape her past and a rock star determined to have her despite her reluctance, showcasing their emotional growth and relationship challenges.

Setting:

The vibrant rock music scene in New Zealand plays a crucial role, enriching the narrative with the interplay between celebrity and personal intimacy.

Pacing:

While initially slow-paced due to numerous intimate scenes, the story gains momentum as it delves deeper into the couple's emotional struggles.
Blinking, she forced her gaze away from the man who made her want to do bad, bad things and toward the petite form of her best friend. “What?” Her skin flushed until she wondered if her fantasies were...

Notes:

Molly Webster, the protagonist, avoids the spotlight due to a childhood scandal involving her father.
Zachary Fox is the lead singer of a famous rock band, The Schoolboy Choir.
Their relationship unexpectedly starts with a one-night stand that turns into a planned month of dating.
The story features steamy romance with an emphasis on emotional depth and character development.
Nalini Singh is known for her paranormal series and ventured into contemporary romance with this book.
The book is said to lean towards the 'erotica' genre due to the high number of intimate scenes.
Molly is portrayed as a relatable character who grapples with her past trauma while finding love.
Zachary Fox, despite his rock star image, shows a deep devotion to Molly.
The plot includes common themes found in New Adult literature, like self-discovery and overcoming past issues.
The book hints at future character stories, focusing on band members and their relationships.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Warnings include themes of past trauma, media scrutiny, and explicit sexual content, which may be sensitive for some readers.

Has Romance?

The romance is a central focus of the narrative, with significant emotional and physical connection between the characters.

From The Publisher:

A bad boy wrapped in a sexy, muscled, grown-up package might be worth a little risk…

Molly Webster has always followed the rules. After an ugly scandal tore apart her childhood and made her the focus of the media's harsh spotlight, she vowed to live an ordinary life. No fame. No impropriety. No pain. Then she meets Zachary Fox, a tattooed bad boy rocker with a voice like whiskey and sin, and a touch that could become an addiction.

A one-night stand with the hottest rock star on the planet, that's all it was meant to be…

Fox promises scorching heat and dangerous pleasure, coaxing Molly to extend their one-night stand into a one-month fling. After that, he'll be gone forever, his life never again intersecting with her own. Sex and sin and sensual indulgence, all with an expiration date. No ties, no regrets. Too late, Molly realizes it isn't only her body that's become addicted to Fox, but her heart… more

Ratings (7)

Loved It (3)
Liked It (2)
It Was OK (1)
Did Not Like (1)

Reader Stats (20):

Read It (8)
Want To Read (8)
Not Interested (4)

3 comment(s)

It Was OK
2 weeks

First thought, I'll follow Nalini Singh anywhere she wants to take me. I'm an uberfan of her PNR/UF+R series and knew I'd have to read her new NA CR series as well. That said, I had very mixed feelings about

Rock Addiction.

"Here's to rock stars with voices like sex and bodies like heaven."

The writing: As you'd expect from Nalini. (4★)

The story: A reformed rock star who now knows what he wants paired with a

virginal

, bookish introvert who has been burned by family political controversy and has set strict rules for herself. (2.5★)

The characters: I really liked Fox up until his passionate and controlling personality, which is not unexpected from one of Nalini's heroes, bordered on abusive.

Sure, make-up sex can break barriers and reform bonds. But, I didn't like how sex seemed to be used as a cure-all with these two.

I liked learning bits and pieces about the other members of Fox's band. Similarly, I liked Molly - at least initially. Nalini makes it easy to see how her father's public life/debacles bled onto the family and left scars. Wounds in their past have made them leery, I get that. But, after awhile they came across a bit too needy for me. (3★)

Final Rating: 3★

Honestly, I'm thinking the NA genre just isn't for me. You get all the angst and drama of a YA with all the steam and sex of an Adult novel, which isn't always a recipe for success.

There was foreshadowing for the others in the band, as well as Molly's sister, which has me interested about additional installments in the series. But, then I remember how I struggled with parts of this book and think maybe I should stop here. We'll see. I guess I'll make that decision whenever book 2 hits the shelves.

 
Loved It
4 weeks

***3.5***

This was a surprisingly straightforward romance. I think for the last 1/3 I kept waiting on pins and needles for a shoe to drop - the Big Misunderstanding - but there was nothing. Just a sweet story of 2 pretty damaged people trying to make a relationship work in the fishbowl life of celebrity.

Lots of sexy times - honestly, probably like 40% of the book - so I'm addition to my smuttery shelf. But it was well done, and again, all very sweet.

I think I was just a little surprised at the straightforward story, because Singh usually throws a couple curveballs. But I've only read her PNR, so maybe that's not the case in other stuff she writes. *shrug*

 
Liked It
7 months

Oh, that was really a lot of sex. And I liked it, though, I would prefer it without the bdsm part. Also, as always for Nalini Singh, the characters are likeable. Still, I would like more plot.

 
 
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