Review: Rock Rebel by Tara Leigh

Posted December 23, 2018 by Cocktails and Books in Reviews / 0 Comments

Review:  Rock Rebel by Tara LeighRock Rebel by Tara Leigh
Series: #3
Published by Forever Yours Publication Date: December 11, 2018
Pages: 336
Also in this series: Rock Legend
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three-half-stars

He's a rock star with a secret; she's a pop princess with a painful past, can their forbidden romance survive, or will their lies destroy them both?

I've earned my bad reputation.

A few years ago, I was New York City's hottest classical music prodigy. But I wanted something else, something more. So I chased my real dream, and now... I'm rock royalty. Dax Hughes, lead guitarist of Nothing but Trouble. But to my family and former Juilliard classmates, I'm an outcast. A misfit. A rebel.

They're not entirely wrong. I don't give a damn what other people think, and I'm all for breaking the rules... except when it comes to our new opening act, Verity Moore.

Rock gods don't tour with pop princesses.

It's not personal. Actually, under that fallen diva reputation, Verity's incredibly talented. And her fiery redheaded personality is... intriguing. But I'm convinced the skeletons in Verity's closet are as scandalous as my own, and when we're not sparring, she has a way of drawing out all those secrets I'm determined to keep hidden.

Yeah. Verity Moore is definitely off-limits . . .But since when do I give a damn about the rules?

Cocktails and Books received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect our opinion of the book or the content of our review.

I was happy to learn the third book in the Nothing But Trouble series was out because I have enjoyed reading these engaging, feel good, rock star stories. This story is about Dax, a classically trained musician, who is now the lead guitarist for the group, Nothing but Trouble.  Dax meets Verity when she is hired to be the group’s opening act. Dax is immediately attracted to Verity, but knows he shouldn’t get involved with anyone he is touring with.

 

Verity is a pop princess with problems trying to claim back her ruined reputation and make a comeback. She is a talented actress and singer but her stage mother has made her life miserable.  Verity is trying to take control of her life and break away from her domineering mother.

 

I found it easy to connect with Dax and Verity and I loved the chemistry between them.  They have survived in a world where everyone wants to take advantage of them. They are both vulnerable, have been hurt in the past and don’t trust easily. They help each other gain confidence and feel better about themselves and are perfect for each other.