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upallnightbookaddict's review against another edition
4.0
I will be upfront before I get to my thoughts on this book. I haven't read the first book in this series. The author of the first book isn't one I've read yet, so I am a little scared. I tend to be super picky about books, especially romance. It's actually not my favorite to read, so I tend to be harder to win over in the romance genre. However, after reading this one, I am very curious on the previous book, so I will be reading it in the near future.
I was reluctant with picking this one up. I'm a D.P. fan, but I'm really not a rock star book fan. But I decided to give it a go since I generally like this author's books. I'm glad I did. It's not the "cliche" rock star book that tend to be out there in abundance. This one is unique and not heavy on the rock star vibe.
I really enjoyed these characters and the plot of this book. I read this one at a pretty fast pace, which hasn't been happening for me much lately. I found myself extremely invested in these characters' story, anticipating their happily ever after.
As always, this author hit it out of the park in this book. There might have been times where my emotions almost got the better of me. So, if you are looking for a book that might turn on the water works once or twice, this one might be one of those books for you. I'm not saying I cried.... I'm like a steel wall. I don't let the tears fall often. But had I not been built with such a thick emotional wall, I for sure would have cried once or twice.
I need to take a second or two to thank the author for the evenly paced dual POVs. Those that follow my reviews know how much I dislike a dual POV that isn't at least equal in giving both sides. This one is pretty spot on half and half. I was so happy she didn't let me down there. I felt like I got the full story from both sides.
Overall, this is another winner from D.P. And I will pick up the previous book and next book so I can get everyone's story at some point.
I was reluctant with picking this one up. I'm a D.P. fan, but I'm really not a rock star book fan. But I decided to give it a go since I generally like this author's books. I'm glad I did. It's not the "cliche" rock star book that tend to be out there in abundance. This one is unique and not heavy on the rock star vibe.
I really enjoyed these characters and the plot of this book. I read this one at a pretty fast pace, which hasn't been happening for me much lately. I found myself extremely invested in these characters' story, anticipating their happily ever after.
As always, this author hit it out of the park in this book. There might have been times where my emotions almost got the better of me. So, if you are looking for a book that might turn on the water works once or twice, this one might be one of those books for you. I'm not saying I cried.... I'm like a steel wall. I don't let the tears fall often. But had I not been built with such a thick emotional wall, I for sure would have cried once or twice.
I need to take a second or two to thank the author for the evenly paced dual POVs. Those that follow my reviews know how much I dislike a dual POV that isn't at least equal in giving both sides. This one is pretty spot on half and half. I was so happy she didn't let me down there. I felt like I got the full story from both sides.
Overall, this is another winner from D.P. And I will pick up the previous book and next book so I can get everyone's story at some point.
lmrivas54's review against another edition
5.0
In her unique inimitable style, Devney Perry has given us another winner! Rockstar romance with second chance, lots of angst, what a banquet!
Quinn appeared to be a straightforward, abrasive woman in Lies & Lullabies, the first book in this series. She was a good friend to Jonas, wanted to protect him, and wasn’t very nice to Kira. With that in mind, I started this book. The first chapter reinforces this view, then we move on to her trip back home to Montana to her Nan’s funeral.
Back home, we see another Quinn. The daughter who didn’t want to conform to her father’s ideas of a musician. Quinn wanted to be a rockstar, not a star in her father’s church singing hymns. She left home after a fight, flew to Seattle, achieved all her dreams, and in so doing left behind her family. Everyone but Nan, her beloved grandmother who called her religiously every Monday. Paralyzed with grief, she also faces her family whom she hasn’t seen in all those years. Communications have been scarce, and none with her father. There is a lot of longing, regret, sadness, mourning in this book.
“With every passing year, it had been easier and easier to stay away from Montana. It had been easier to avoid the past.”
We see a Quinn who slowly ensconces herself back in her family. There are comments and actions that hurt her, because she sees herself as the forgotten family member. While she was away, pursuing fame, her family adapted to her absence and made their own routines that didn’t include her. Here in her parents’ home and with her family we see a soft and regretful Quinn. She makes allowances for the subtle rebuffs from her sister, accepts her brother’s initial reserve, and tries to bridge the chasm. She’s accommodating and cooperative. The nostalgia breaks your heart when she sees her family and feels she’s on the outside looking in.
Her biggest regret is Graham, her high school sweetheart. She had to go, needed to pursue her dreams, but in so doing, left her heart behind. This encounter now comes with a surprisingly affectionate little boy, Colin, Graham’s son.
“Colin was the evidence that Graham hadn’t waited long to find my replacement in his truck bed. I, on the other hand, had waited three years before dating, if you could call two dinners and lousy sex with an executive at my label dating.”
This book was full of heartache but also hope and redemption. As we see all the members of the two enjoined families, Quinn’s and Graham’s, we see how love is so powerful and forgiving. There are great emotional moments that clog your throat, sexy times that bring hope for a future, and a little boy who wants to jam with his hero drummer. It was a magnificent story full of humanity. I loved it!
Quinn appeared to be a straightforward, abrasive woman in Lies & Lullabies, the first book in this series. She was a good friend to Jonas, wanted to protect him, and wasn’t very nice to Kira. With that in mind, I started this book. The first chapter reinforces this view, then we move on to her trip back home to Montana to her Nan’s funeral.
Back home, we see another Quinn. The daughter who didn’t want to conform to her father’s ideas of a musician. Quinn wanted to be a rockstar, not a star in her father’s church singing hymns. She left home after a fight, flew to Seattle, achieved all her dreams, and in so doing left behind her family. Everyone but Nan, her beloved grandmother who called her religiously every Monday. Paralyzed with grief, she also faces her family whom she hasn’t seen in all those years. Communications have been scarce, and none with her father. There is a lot of longing, regret, sadness, mourning in this book.
“With every passing year, it had been easier and easier to stay away from Montana. It had been easier to avoid the past.”
We see a Quinn who slowly ensconces herself back in her family. There are comments and actions that hurt her, because she sees herself as the forgotten family member. While she was away, pursuing fame, her family adapted to her absence and made their own routines that didn’t include her. Here in her parents’ home and with her family we see a soft and regretful Quinn. She makes allowances for the subtle rebuffs from her sister, accepts her brother’s initial reserve, and tries to bridge the chasm. She’s accommodating and cooperative. The nostalgia breaks your heart when she sees her family and feels she’s on the outside looking in.
Her biggest regret is Graham, her high school sweetheart. She had to go, needed to pursue her dreams, but in so doing, left her heart behind. This encounter now comes with a surprisingly affectionate little boy, Colin, Graham’s son.
“Colin was the evidence that Graham hadn’t waited long to find my replacement in his truck bed. I, on the other hand, had waited three years before dating, if you could call two dinners and lousy sex with an executive at my label dating.”
This book was full of heartache but also hope and redemption. As we see all the members of the two enjoined families, Quinn’s and Graham’s, we see how love is so powerful and forgiving. There are great emotional moments that clog your throat, sexy times that bring hope for a future, and a little boy who wants to jam with his hero drummer. It was a magnificent story full of humanity. I loved it!
morebksplz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
samanthacare's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
Note: An ARC was provided by the author via Valentine PR.
I wasn't a huge fan of Quinn's in the first Hush Note book, but Devney Perry has made me see her in a whole new light. This was a great second-chance romance, one that had loads of angst thanks to all those unresolved issues that spurred Quinn on to leave Montana. There's a lot of blame to throw around, but I appreciated how everything was put to rest--although there may have been more focus on her reconciliation with her father and, of course, her erstwhile romance with Graham than her relationship with her mother and less so with her siblings. Colin was a scene-stealer, but then so was Nixon, whose story I am eagerly awaiting. I loved seeing Jonas and Ethan again, too, proving Hush Note truly is family. Rifts & Refrains is a tale of forgiveness, family, love, and music. It gets five stars.
I wasn't a huge fan of Quinn's in the first Hush Note book, but Devney Perry has made me see her in a whole new light. This was a great second-chance romance, one that had loads of angst thanks to all those unresolved issues that spurred Quinn on to leave Montana. There's a lot of blame to throw around, but I appreciated how everything was put to rest--although there may have been more focus on her reconciliation with her father and, of course, her erstwhile romance with Graham than her relationship with her mother and less so with her siblings. Colin was a scene-stealer, but then so was Nixon, whose story I am eagerly awaiting. I loved seeing Jonas and Ethan again, too, proving Hush Note truly is family. Rifts & Refrains is a tale of forgiveness, family, love, and music. It gets five stars.
nomomstayandread's review against another edition
3.0
I think I’m a little peeved that the rockstar heroine was essentially a female Travis Barker and you’re telling me she only had boring sex with one other person since the hero in their nine year separation.
What was he so mad about? He had a baby like 15 minutes after she left.
What was he so mad about? He had a baby like 15 minutes after she left.
booklovershangout's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed every minute of reading this emotional journey for these characters. I am already loving this standalone series and I look forward to reading more. This story was intense and beautiful. It was emotional and tugged at my heart strings. It was also heartwarming and made me swoon. I did not want to put this book down. I am intrigued to see what the next author has in store for this series.
rihoward's review against another edition
4.0
4.4 stars
I'm not sure theat there isn't anything that this author cannot write. She takes small-time America and makes it mainstream. Even within a rock and roll lifestyle, she manages to keep her characters true to who they are.
Loved Quinn and Graham. I did want a few areas fleshed out more in regard to her family but this was still another hit by one of my favorite authors.
I'm not sure theat there isn't anything that this author cannot write. She takes small-time America and makes it mainstream. Even within a rock and roll lifestyle, she manages to keep her characters true to who they are.
Loved Quinn and Graham. I did want a few areas fleshed out more in regard to her family but this was still another hit by one of my favorite authors.