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booklovershangout's review
4.0
I love a rockstar romance. It is one of my favorite tropes. This one definitely didn't disappoint. I fell in love with Levi in his pursuit of Brooklyn. He was persistent and sweet and it made me smile. Brooklyn is such a strong character and I admired her strength throughout the story and the way she handled certain situations. This is definitely one that will be near the top of my list of rockstar romances. I can't wait to read more from this author.
rihoward's review
4.0
4 stars
I wasn't sure what I was going to get when I started this book. There was a lot to unpack. However, there was angst, love, and growth in the characters. Very unexpected but still nice to read.
I'll look for more from this author in the future.
I wasn't sure what I was going to get when I started this book. There was a lot to unpack. However, there was angst, love, and growth in the characters. Very unexpected but still nice to read.
I'll look for more from this author in the future.
caseroo7's review
3.0
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I have read and loved books from Elle Christensen before, and I love rockstar romance stories. So I couldn't wait to read Another Postcard after reading the blurb. That being said though, this wasn't exactly what I had been hoping for and I struggled a bit with this one.
With a singer in his band going on maternity leave, Levi Matthews knows that he needs to find someone to fill in but he is wary of bringing someone new in. But he knows that Brooklynn Hawk has a great voice and would be a great addition to the band. Brooklynn's past has kept her from stepping into the spotlight in a permanent way. Can Levi and Brooklynn have the music and more when things become dangerous?
The best part of this book for me was Levi. He was sexy and charming, and was what kept me reading this one. I have to say though that Brooklynn was the opposite. She is the reason that I almost stopped reading this one. I know she had a lot she had been through but it was almost impossible to warm up to her and took well over half the book for me to even begin to like her. She seemed to do nothing but push others away, and that got really old.
Despite the chemistry that these two had, the first half of this book just seemed to drag for me because of all the pushing. It also felt like there wasn't a lot actually happening in the first half of the story, and it had me wanting to put the book down a few times. Overall, there were some good moments that I enjoyed but instead of loving it, it was just okay for me. If this one sounds like a story you might like, I recommend giving it a shot. Just because this one didn't click for me doesn't mean that it won't be one you enjoy.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
I have read and loved books from Elle Christensen before, and I love rockstar romance stories. So I couldn't wait to read Another Postcard after reading the blurb. That being said though, this wasn't exactly what I had been hoping for and I struggled a bit with this one.
With a singer in his band going on maternity leave, Levi Matthews knows that he needs to find someone to fill in but he is wary of bringing someone new in. But he knows that Brooklynn Hawk has a great voice and would be a great addition to the band. Brooklynn's past has kept her from stepping into the spotlight in a permanent way. Can Levi and Brooklynn have the music and more when things become dangerous?
The best part of this book for me was Levi. He was sexy and charming, and was what kept me reading this one. I have to say though that Brooklynn was the opposite. She is the reason that I almost stopped reading this one. I know she had a lot she had been through but it was almost impossible to warm up to her and took well over half the book for me to even begin to like her. She seemed to do nothing but push others away, and that got really old.
Despite the chemistry that these two had, the first half of this book just seemed to drag for me because of all the pushing. It also felt like there wasn't a lot actually happening in the first half of the story, and it had me wanting to put the book down a few times. Overall, there were some good moments that I enjoyed but instead of loving it, it was just okay for me. If this one sounds like a story you might like, I recommend giving it a shot. Just because this one didn't click for me doesn't mean that it won't be one you enjoy.
**ARC Provided by Inkslinger PR**
erinnicole28's review
4.0
The romance was beautiful...
Review to come.
*ARC received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Review to come.
*ARC received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
melissasfandomworld's review
5.0
When coming across this book on Netgalley I was immediately intrigued. I'm a sucker for romance and rockstar romance in particular is an element I always enjoy immensely. So I didn't hesitate a second when requesting this book. The publisher was so kind to approve the book and sent it to me and I'm very thankful. I'm soooo happy this book held up to it's expectations and didn't disappoint me. Let me tell you more about this incredible rockstar romance by Elle Christensen..
STORY-LINE.
Brooklynn is one of the most sought after back up singers in the industry. When Stone Butterfly is looking for a new one she can’t pass up the opportunity to try out. Right from the start the band is enamored with Brooklynn's singing capability and she's over the moon happy they want her to be a part of their band for the time being. She knows that it is a bad idea to get involved with a band mate even if this is a temporary gig, but the immediate attraction between her and Levi, the lead singer, is extremely intense and hard to ignore. But she's determined to not give in when he keeps asking her out on a date. But the more she pushes him away, the more she finds herself drawn to him and keeping him at a distance becomes nearly impossible. Can the two of them find a way to a lasting relationship or will all of Brooklynn’s fears push her to run away? A story about finding an unexpected love that's so real it shakes you to the bone, dealing with trauma's from the past which are coming back to haunt in the present and demand for the characters to grow
CHARACTERS.
Damn, did Elle write some amazing characters in this book. Levi, the lead singer of Stone Butterfly will melt your heart and set it on fire.. He's down to earth which I really loved given the fact he's one of the most well known and most successful rockstar singers around the world. You'd normally would expect to find a spoiled brat who expects people to kiss his feet, but he's anything but.. He and his team members of Stone butterfly form the most amazing friendship and I lovedddd reading about them. I love male leads who are not necessarily bad boys and are 'down to earth', still have an amazing bond with their family and are just heart warming and lovable. And Levi is definitely one of those characters. You fall for him, hard.. Take with you the fact that he's also a great singer and a lead singer of a rock band with a bossy and dirty mouth; Yep, I could totally picture this character in my mind, very vividly hehe. So you should definitely make room on your book boyfriend list for Levi because that man......whew....that man is definitely a delicious addition. He is so yummy!
I really liked Brooklynn right from the start. She's made something of herself, despite her traumatic past and the fact she had to take care of her sister so much. She's a great singer/songwriter and knows it and I really like that she owns that recognition. But underneath that bravo she's a traumatized person as well because of the things that happened with her parents in the past and she keeps walking around with these demons. She buried them deep, but falling for Levi and automatically opening up more to him, makes the demons resurface and I liked seeing this side of Brooklynn as well; a bit scared, doubting and hurting inside. I loved how Elle wrote this character.. the way she wrote Brooklynn's feelings and expressions and her development throughout the book were so well developed and it contains such powerful writing. Brooklynn experiences an amazing growth in this book, despite having some major set backs every now and then. She's so strong and in need of a man like Levi at the same time and she just deserves this chance for a beautiful romance.
Aside from Brooklynn and Levi we get to meet Brooklynn's sister for example, who was a great addition to the story. And then there are the other Stony Butterfly members. Each one completely different from the other one but I loved them All, really. This rock band stole my heart. I love their amazing friendship, the way they live as being rock stars and all.. How they face everything together and come out stronger, how they support one another and give each other shit as well when the need arises. You definitely need to meet the Stone Butterfly group ASAP!
ROMANCE.
The romantic, swoony and sexy scenes between Levi and Brooklynn made me so incredibly happy. Because damn! Who hasn't had a crush on some hot actor/musician/athlete one time or another in their life? And if said crush did/said the things that Levi did/said to Brooklynn ... OMG. So yeah, I was a melting puddle of swoony fangirl a lot of the times while reading this book, lol.
Even though you might think it's insta-love when you start reading, it really isn't. Sure, the main characters have an insaneeee attraction towards one another right from the start but I've experienced such a thing myself in the past as well, so I definitely didn't see it as insta-love but just as a intense first reaction to someone. It doesn't mean you instantly love someone, but you can sure as hell have such an insane attraction from the first moment you set eyes on someone and that's what's happening with Levi and Brooklynn and I liked it, prr.
I really think the whole singing and writing elements in their story helps a lot with their romance development because listening to someone sing, especially in a closed room, can be really intimate and touching and I thought it was really beautifully written in this story. You definitely feel the romance growing when Levi and Brooklynn spent more time together in the studio and start writing and singing duets together. To me, the build up of this romance was really beautiful and in a nice pace. They start with having this insane attraction to one another but Brooklynn decides to keep Levi at a distance because she's afraid of the consequences if things should go bad between them. But while spending more and more time together with Levi she falls for him and he falls for her, so in a regular pace their romance develops into something much more intense, deep, steady and something worth exploring.
CONCLUSION.
I loved this book so much! This was my first Elle Christensen book and I have fallen completely for her writing and these phenomenal characters. Levi, Brooklynn and the rest of the characters are so great. You really can’t put the book down until you find out what happens with them. The mixture of their romance and the little bit of intrigue really gave this rock n roll romance a unique spin. Elle Christensen has a great way of writing. No matter who’s point of view you're reading, you truly lose yourself into this story and feel as if you are right there with the characters. This book is touching, emotional and funny. If you haven’t read anything by Elle Christensen yet, you need to pick this book up asap. I guarantee you won’t regret it!! This book brought a smile to my face the whole time reading it, it melted my heart into a puddle of goo and made me fall in love with the characters, the story and the writing. It left me craving for more.
If you like romance stories and especially romance stories with music elements/rock stars, this is THE book you need to buy. I got this book from the publisher through NetGalley but I also bought the physical copy of the book, which is currently on it's way here and I already can't wait to re-read it soon!
STORY-LINE.
Brooklynn is one of the most sought after back up singers in the industry. When Stone Butterfly is looking for a new one she can’t pass up the opportunity to try out. Right from the start the band is enamored with Brooklynn's singing capability and she's over the moon happy they want her to be a part of their band for the time being. She knows that it is a bad idea to get involved with a band mate even if this is a temporary gig, but the immediate attraction between her and Levi, the lead singer, is extremely intense and hard to ignore. But she's determined to not give in when he keeps asking her out on a date. But the more she pushes him away, the more she finds herself drawn to him and keeping him at a distance becomes nearly impossible. Can the two of them find a way to a lasting relationship or will all of Brooklynn’s fears push her to run away? A story about finding an unexpected love that's so real it shakes you to the bone, dealing with trauma's from the past which are coming back to haunt in the present and demand for the characters to grow
CHARACTERS.
Damn, did Elle write some amazing characters in this book. Levi, the lead singer of Stone Butterfly will melt your heart and set it on fire.. He's down to earth which I really loved given the fact he's one of the most well known and most successful rockstar singers around the world. You'd normally would expect to find a spoiled brat who expects people to kiss his feet, but he's anything but.. He and his team members of Stone butterfly form the most amazing friendship and I lovedddd reading about them. I love male leads who are not necessarily bad boys and are 'down to earth', still have an amazing bond with their family and are just heart warming and lovable. And Levi is definitely one of those characters. You fall for him, hard.. Take with you the fact that he's also a great singer and a lead singer of a rock band with a bossy and dirty mouth; Yep, I could totally picture this character in my mind, very vividly hehe. So you should definitely make room on your book boyfriend list for Levi because that man......whew....that man is definitely a delicious addition. He is so yummy!
I really liked Brooklynn right from the start. She's made something of herself, despite her traumatic past and the fact she had to take care of her sister so much. She's a great singer/songwriter and knows it and I really like that she owns that recognition. But underneath that bravo she's a traumatized person as well because of the things that happened with her parents in the past and she keeps walking around with these demons. She buried them deep, but falling for Levi and automatically opening up more to him, makes the demons resurface and I liked seeing this side of Brooklynn as well; a bit scared, doubting and hurting inside. I loved how Elle wrote this character.. the way she wrote Brooklynn's feelings and expressions and her development throughout the book were so well developed and it contains such powerful writing. Brooklynn experiences an amazing growth in this book, despite having some major set backs every now and then. She's so strong and in need of a man like Levi at the same time and she just deserves this chance for a beautiful romance.
Aside from Brooklynn and Levi we get to meet Brooklynn's sister for example, who was a great addition to the story. And then there are the other Stony Butterfly members. Each one completely different from the other one but I loved them All, really. This rock band stole my heart. I love their amazing friendship, the way they live as being rock stars and all.. How they face everything together and come out stronger, how they support one another and give each other shit as well when the need arises. You definitely need to meet the Stone Butterfly group ASAP!
ROMANCE.
The romantic, swoony and sexy scenes between Levi and Brooklynn made me so incredibly happy. Because damn! Who hasn't had a crush on some hot actor/musician/athlete one time or another in their life? And if said crush did/said the things that Levi did/said to Brooklynn ... OMG. So yeah, I was a melting puddle of swoony fangirl a lot of the times while reading this book, lol.
Even though you might think it's insta-love when you start reading, it really isn't. Sure, the main characters have an insaneeee attraction towards one another right from the start but I've experienced such a thing myself in the past as well, so I definitely didn't see it as insta-love but just as a intense first reaction to someone. It doesn't mean you instantly love someone, but you can sure as hell have such an insane attraction from the first moment you set eyes on someone and that's what's happening with Levi and Brooklynn and I liked it, prr.
I really think the whole singing and writing elements in their story helps a lot with their romance development because listening to someone sing, especially in a closed room, can be really intimate and touching and I thought it was really beautifully written in this story. You definitely feel the romance growing when Levi and Brooklynn spent more time together in the studio and start writing and singing duets together. To me, the build up of this romance was really beautiful and in a nice pace. They start with having this insane attraction to one another but Brooklynn decides to keep Levi at a distance because she's afraid of the consequences if things should go bad between them. But while spending more and more time together with Levi she falls for him and he falls for her, so in a regular pace their romance develops into something much more intense, deep, steady and something worth exploring.
CONCLUSION.
I loved this book so much! This was my first Elle Christensen book and I have fallen completely for her writing and these phenomenal characters. Levi, Brooklynn and the rest of the characters are so great. You really can’t put the book down until you find out what happens with them. The mixture of their romance and the little bit of intrigue really gave this rock n roll romance a unique spin. Elle Christensen has a great way of writing. No matter who’s point of view you're reading, you truly lose yourself into this story and feel as if you are right there with the characters. This book is touching, emotional and funny. If you haven’t read anything by Elle Christensen yet, you need to pick this book up asap. I guarantee you won’t regret it!! This book brought a smile to my face the whole time reading it, it melted my heart into a puddle of goo and made me fall in love with the characters, the story and the writing. It left me craving for more.
If you like romance stories and especially romance stories with music elements/rock stars, this is THE book you need to buy. I got this book from the publisher through NetGalley but I also bought the physical copy of the book, which is currently on it's way here and I already can't wait to re-read it soon!
lexee9's review
4.0
I loved this story. The characters were great and they really pull you in from beginning to end. I loved the banter between all of the band mates! I really hope we get the rest of their stories because I have come to love all of them throughout this book.
kindlelovingmom's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book. I've really enjoyed Elle's writing style in the past, and that hasn't changed. While these characters are in their early 20's, and I am not, they were still very relatable.
Brooklynn is a fantastic singer, but she's always put her career on the back burner to care for her developmentally delayed younger sister. Now that her sister is older, and able to be a little more independent, with a live-in caretaker, Brooklynn has a real chance to live out her dreams singing with her favorite band, Stone Butterfly.
Levi is the lead singer and guitarist for Stone Butterfly. One of their backup singers needs to go on maternity leave, and they need a replacement fast. They have always been super picky about who plays with them, and they've left it to the last minute, so now they're having actual auditions, which none of them are happy about. Until Brooklynn walks in and blows them away. The band is fully sold on her, and so is Levi. But, for him, it's much more than that. He feels an instant connection to her, and he's determined to make her his.
Brooklynn is very wary of getting involved with Levi. While she's extremely attracted to him, and is fighting herself constantly, she doesn't want to put her new job at risk. She loves it, and she's become part of the family of the band quickly. She's only really had her sister for family, after an extremely screwed up childhood, and she's not willing to give them all up. Also, she knows that if it doesn't work out, she'll be the one having to leave, not Levi. Levi works diligently to convince her to give him a chance, and eventually she gives in, after they've really gotten to know each other.
I really liked Levi and Brooklynn's chemistry. It was a bit of a slow burn while they really got to know one another, and I loved that. Even while they weren't "together" you could feel their spark. I love when the heroes in books I read are ALL IN, and Levi was definitely that! There was quite a bit of technical aspects to the story, involving the music. Since the main characters, and most of the side characters, are musicians, music was a huge part of the story. There were a few bits where that part went over my head, but it didn't really affect my enjoyment of the story. The world created here was fun and interesting, and I'm glad to know this is the start of a series.
There was a suspense subplot regarding a stalker, that was very well done and a bit unexpected. But it kept me guessing and I love that. Also, I really loved many of the side characters and I can't wait to get to know them better in future books. I can't say much without a spoiler here, but I wish there had been a little more closure between Brooklynn and another character in the end. But. I guess that made it more realistic. Hopefully we'll see a little more of that story in the background of future books? But, overall I really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to the rest of the series!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
Brooklynn is a fantastic singer, but she's always put her career on the back burner to care for her developmentally delayed younger sister. Now that her sister is older, and able to be a little more independent, with a live-in caretaker, Brooklynn has a real chance to live out her dreams singing with her favorite band, Stone Butterfly.
Levi is the lead singer and guitarist for Stone Butterfly. One of their backup singers needs to go on maternity leave, and they need a replacement fast. They have always been super picky about who plays with them, and they've left it to the last minute, so now they're having actual auditions, which none of them are happy about. Until Brooklynn walks in and blows them away. The band is fully sold on her, and so is Levi. But, for him, it's much more than that. He feels an instant connection to her, and he's determined to make her his.
Brooklynn is very wary of getting involved with Levi. While she's extremely attracted to him, and is fighting herself constantly, she doesn't want to put her new job at risk. She loves it, and she's become part of the family of the band quickly. She's only really had her sister for family, after an extremely screwed up childhood, and she's not willing to give them all up. Also, she knows that if it doesn't work out, she'll be the one having to leave, not Levi. Levi works diligently to convince her to give him a chance, and eventually she gives in, after they've really gotten to know each other.
I really liked Levi and Brooklynn's chemistry. It was a bit of a slow burn while they really got to know one another, and I loved that. Even while they weren't "together" you could feel their spark. I love when the heroes in books I read are ALL IN, and Levi was definitely that! There was quite a bit of technical aspects to the story, involving the music. Since the main characters, and most of the side characters, are musicians, music was a huge part of the story. There were a few bits where that part went over my head, but it didn't really affect my enjoyment of the story. The world created here was fun and interesting, and I'm glad to know this is the start of a series.
There was a suspense subplot regarding a stalker, that was very well done and a bit unexpected. But it kept me guessing and I love that. Also, I really loved many of the side characters and I can't wait to get to know them better in future books. I can't say much without a spoiler here, but I wish there had been a little more closure between Brooklynn and another character in the end. But. I guess that made it more realistic. Hopefully we'll see a little more of that story in the background of future books? But, overall I really enjoyed this one, and I look forward to the rest of the series!
ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewed by Megan from Alpha Book Club
sagek's review against another edition
As much as I hate to do this...
DNF @ 52%
Levi is demanding, possessive, aggressive, and yet hot so it's perfectly fine if he constantly smacks your ass or claims you as his even though you're not together and you keep telling him no.
Brooklyn was abused in her childhood, has a mentally challenged sister, and yet loves Levi's character who is controlling. I would be terrified, not horny. She doesn't fight back, she melts.
DNF @ 52%
Levi is demanding, possessive, aggressive, and yet hot so it's perfectly fine if he constantly smacks your ass or claims you as his even though you're not together and you keep telling him no.
Brooklyn was abused in her childhood, has a mentally challenged sister, and yet loves Levi's character who is controlling. I would be terrified, not horny. She doesn't fight back, she melts.
sagek's review
As much as I hate to do this...
DNF @ 52%
Levi is demanding, possessive, aggressive, and yet hot so it's perfectly fine if he constantly smacks your ass or claims you as his even though you're not together and you keep telling him no.
Brooklyn was abused in her childhood, has a mentally challenged sister, and yet loves Levi's character who is controlling. I would be terrified, not horny. She doesn't fight back, she melts.
DNF @ 52%
Levi is demanding, possessive, aggressive, and yet hot so it's perfectly fine if he constantly smacks your ass or claims you as his even though you're not together and you keep telling him no.
Brooklyn was abused in her childhood, has a mentally challenged sister, and yet loves Levi's character who is controlling. I would be terrified, not horny. She doesn't fight back, she melts.
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