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angie_stl's review against another edition
5.0
Though all the books in this series are great, this may have been my favorite one. I've known some somewhat famous people in the past, rock stars to an extent, so I think I got what Devin was going through more than I have any other character in the series. I also understand how difficult Liberty's job would have been. That gave me more insight into their lives than I've had with any of the other couples, which is why this one may be at the top of the pile for me. I will say, as the series wore one, the erotica factor seemed to slow down a bit. Not to say this one was not steamy, but it was less explicit that Corralled, the first book in the series. The whole series gets two thumbs up, even if they didn't all get five stars. I'd definitely recommend these, and especially this one, to anyone that likes a steamy romance with plenty of plot.
elliefufu's review against another edition
4.0
Hillbilly Rockstar, Blacktop Cowboys #6, by Lorelei James
Grade: B-
"Deal. But if a Christina Aguilera song comes on, I might accidentally your iPod beneath my foot on the treadmill."
Liberty Masterson didn't have the easiest transition from solider to civilian but things have gotten better since she got a job with a Denver security company. Liberty is itching to get out into the field and show her boss what she can do it she never expected her first assignment to be sexy country singer Devin McClain. Devin is the worst kind of client: one that doesn't want to be protected and doesn't think he needs private security and Liberty has her hands full trying to convince him she can protect him even though she's a woman. Now living together on a tour bus for the next four months Liberty starts to wonder if she needs protection from Devin and his sexy smiles.
Devin McClain knows some weird stuff has happened but he is sure he doesn't need protection, especially from a woman like Liberty who gets under his skin. For some reason Devin finds himself opening up to Liberty about his past and family secrets and he soon starts to view Liberty in a different light. The more time Devin spends with Liberty the more he wants to stop pretending she's his personal assistant/girl friend and make her his woman for real. Devin must decide if he can let Liberty protect him and still give her his heart or lose her forever.
I love the Blacktop Cowboys series and once again Lorelie James delivers a great addition. I was very excited to see how in the world Liberty and Devin were going to get together and fall for one another. I really liked them both in the previous books and it was fun to see the interact with previous couples in the series and get to catch up on their lives. I wish that there could have been more time spent in Muddy Gap, mostly so we could have more time with the hilarious Pearl and the rest of her group.
I was very intrigued with the idea of a woman protecting a man and I thought this part was told wonderfully. Liberty is so strong and can puts on a good show of not caring about much hut it was nice to see that she is actually sensitive and self conscious. I liked Devin but there were a lot of times I felt that he was a jerk and needed an attitude adjustment. I didn't like that Liberty had to change her look and when she did Devin finally admitted he was attracted to her. Devin did end up redeeming himself but it took a very long time.
Lorelie James is a master of writing sexy cowboys and the strong women who love them. I can't wait for the next book in this series even though I have no idea who's story is up next. I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning just so you have the backstory of everyone you will meet.
Grade: B-
"Deal. But if a Christina Aguilera song comes on, I might accidentally your iPod beneath my foot on the treadmill."
Liberty Masterson didn't have the easiest transition from solider to civilian but things have gotten better since she got a job with a Denver security company. Liberty is itching to get out into the field and show her boss what she can do it she never expected her first assignment to be sexy country singer Devin McClain. Devin is the worst kind of client: one that doesn't want to be protected and doesn't think he needs private security and Liberty has her hands full trying to convince him she can protect him even though she's a woman. Now living together on a tour bus for the next four months Liberty starts to wonder if she needs protection from Devin and his sexy smiles.
Devin McClain knows some weird stuff has happened but he is sure he doesn't need protection, especially from a woman like Liberty who gets under his skin. For some reason Devin finds himself opening up to Liberty about his past and family secrets and he soon starts to view Liberty in a different light. The more time Devin spends with Liberty the more he wants to stop pretending she's his personal assistant/girl friend and make her his woman for real. Devin must decide if he can let Liberty protect him and still give her his heart or lose her forever.
I love the Blacktop Cowboys series and once again Lorelie James delivers a great addition. I was very excited to see how in the world Liberty and Devin were going to get together and fall for one another. I really liked them both in the previous books and it was fun to see the interact with previous couples in the series and get to catch up on their lives. I wish that there could have been more time spent in Muddy Gap, mostly so we could have more time with the hilarious Pearl and the rest of her group.
I was very intrigued with the idea of a woman protecting a man and I thought this part was told wonderfully. Liberty is so strong and can puts on a good show of not caring about much hut it was nice to see that she is actually sensitive and self conscious. I liked Devin but there were a lot of times I felt that he was a jerk and needed an attitude adjustment. I didn't like that Liberty had to change her look and when she did Devin finally admitted he was attracted to her. Devin did end up redeeming himself but it took a very long time.
Lorelie James is a master of writing sexy cowboys and the strong women who love them. I can't wait for the next book in this series even though I have no idea who's story is up next. I highly recommend reading this series from the beginning just so you have the backstory of everyone you will meet.
shms's review against another edition
2.0
2.5* stars. Somewhat disappointing in a series which I have enjoyed. The whole plain jane makeover was irritating to say the least, and a few other points managed to make this not such less 'sheer escapism' and more 'a bit of a bore'.
Never the less looking forward to the next one.
Never the less looking forward to the next one.
shmsy's review against another edition
2.0
2.5* stars. Somewhat disappointing in a series which I have enjoyed. The whole plain jane makeover was irritating to say the least, and a few other points managed to make this not such less 'sheer escapism' and more 'a bit of a bore'.
Never the less looking forward to the next one.
Never the less looking forward to the next one.
taraveselinovic's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
kaythebooklover's review against another edition
5.0
I've read this book several times and I love it everytime!
witandsin's review
4.0
My review cross-posted from Wit and Sin: http://witandsin.blogspot.com/2014/08/review-hillbilly-rockstar-by-lorelei.html
Get ready for a rockin’ good time with Hillbilly Rockstar! Lorelei James kicks up the heat with this sultry romance and keeps things lively thanks to her two endearing, heart-headed leads.
Liberty is a tough-as-nails veteran who’s an intriguing mix of strength and vulnerability. I loved how kick-ass she was and admired her intelligence, and the way Devin gets under her skin and into her heart made the pages of Hillbilly Rockstar fly by. And speaking of Devin…man, he’s just about every woman’s fantasy come true. Who could resist a charismatic, gorgeous musician with a good heart? Thankfully, Ms. James doesn’t make Devin perfect. His pride and resistance to admitting he needs protection leads him to be a bit of a jerk to Liberty in the beginning of the story. But not only does she call him on it, Devin does a complete one-eighty once he gets to know Liberty. The two of them have excellent chemistry and there’s a sense of realism to their relationship thanks to the ups and downs their burgeoning romance faces. It isn’t smooth sailing when a protective, traditional (for lack of a better word) guy like Devin has a female bodyguard. But every bump in the road is worth it in the end.
Though Devin and Liberty’s relationship is the center of Hillbilly Rockstar, the threats against Devin and the not-always-glamorous life of a musician on tour round out the story and were just as entertaining as the romance. In addition, we get to see Liberty and Devin’s friends and family, many of whom are past Blacktop Cowboys heroes and heroines. While Hillbilly Rockstar can be read as a standalone, fans of the series will undoubtedly love the opportunity to catch up with some of their past favorite characters. I’ve been reading this series out of order, but after finishing Hillbilly Rockstar I definitely want to catch up on the characters whose books I’ve missed.
Hillbilly Rockstar delights from beginning to end thanks to the story’s appealing leads and Ms. James’s lively prose. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Liberty and Devin and I can’t wait to read more Blacktop Cowboy books.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Get ready for a rockin’ good time with Hillbilly Rockstar! Lorelei James kicks up the heat with this sultry romance and keeps things lively thanks to her two endearing, heart-headed leads.
Liberty is a tough-as-nails veteran who’s an intriguing mix of strength and vulnerability. I loved how kick-ass she was and admired her intelligence, and the way Devin gets under her skin and into her heart made the pages of Hillbilly Rockstar fly by. And speaking of Devin…man, he’s just about every woman’s fantasy come true. Who could resist a charismatic, gorgeous musician with a good heart? Thankfully, Ms. James doesn’t make Devin perfect. His pride and resistance to admitting he needs protection leads him to be a bit of a jerk to Liberty in the beginning of the story. But not only does she call him on it, Devin does a complete one-eighty once he gets to know Liberty. The two of them have excellent chemistry and there’s a sense of realism to their relationship thanks to the ups and downs their burgeoning romance faces. It isn’t smooth sailing when a protective, traditional (for lack of a better word) guy like Devin has a female bodyguard. But every bump in the road is worth it in the end.
Though Devin and Liberty’s relationship is the center of Hillbilly Rockstar, the threats against Devin and the not-always-glamorous life of a musician on tour round out the story and were just as entertaining as the romance. In addition, we get to see Liberty and Devin’s friends and family, many of whom are past Blacktop Cowboys heroes and heroines. While Hillbilly Rockstar can be read as a standalone, fans of the series will undoubtedly love the opportunity to catch up with some of their past favorite characters. I’ve been reading this series out of order, but after finishing Hillbilly Rockstar I definitely want to catch up on the characters whose books I’ve missed.
Hillbilly Rockstar delights from beginning to end thanks to the story’s appealing leads and Ms. James’s lively prose. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Liberty and Devin and I can’t wait to read more Blacktop Cowboy books.
FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.