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Rock Redemption (Rock Revenge Trilogy #3) by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott-a review

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ROCK REDEMPTION (Rock Revenge Trilogy #3) by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 30, 2018

I lost everything.

Stripped of all I’d found, now even my name is a scar.

A reminder of how far I’ve fallen and what was ripped away.

By my own devices, if not my own hand.

My music is all I have left, and the memories of the only woman I ever truly loved.

Zoe, who owns my heart.

I’ll do anything to earn her forgiveness. Even lay myself bare.

And I want my brother back.

Finally, I have a family, if they’ll have me. A real life beyond the trappings of fame.

I’ll do whatever it takes. Even start all over again.

But not all the demons of the past have been laid to rest. Now my final reckoning is at hand.

And those I love most may get caught in the crossfire.

Author’s Note: Find redemption with Ian Kagan, our new rockstar anti-hero in the conclusion of our super hot, romantic suspense trilogy, Rock Revenge. The trilogy occurs in the Oblivion world though it can be read on its own. Rock Redemption is a full-length novel with a HEA.

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REVIEW: ROCK REDEMPTION is the third and final instalment in Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott’s contemporary, adult, erotic romance ROCK REVENGE Trilogy focusing on up and coming rock star Ian Kagan, and artist / photographer Zoe Manning. ROCK REDEMPTION should not be read as a stand alone as it picks up immediately after the events and cliff hanger of book two Rock Reclaimed. ROCK REDEMPTION and the Rock Revenge Trilogy are a spin-off from the authors’ LOST IN OBLIVION series, and as such several characters cross-over for cohesion and back story.

NOTE: If you have not read the previous instalments, there may be some spoilers in my review.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zoe and Ian) and third person perspective (Margo) ROCK REDEMPTION follows in the wake of potential disaster as Margo Kagan, Simon’s wife goes missing, and the events that follow pit brother against brother as Ian must reveal the truth about his past, and the on-going battle between head and heart. As life begins to spiral out of control, Ian finds himself walking away from everything in order to protect the woman he loves, and the family he has never known. As Zoe, Simon and Margo struggle with the truth, Ian must make amends but not before forgiving himself.

Ian Kagan has always been the ‘spare to the heir’; never good enough, and definitely not his rock star brother Simon. Having learned at an early age that he would never amount to the stardom of the brother he never knew, Simon quickly fell onto hard time, and the resulting aftermath has found our hero struggling with what happened and why.

Zoe Manning is Lila Shawcross’ cousin. Lila is an executive at Ripper Records, and in this Lila struggles with Zoe’s attraction to a man who could very well destroy Simon and the band. As Zoe embarks on a journey of reflection, she must come to a decision about her future with or without the man that she loves.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful secondary and supporting characters: Simon and Margo; Nick and Lila: Donovan Lewis, several members of the band Oblivion (Deacon, Gray and Jazz), and the Ian Kagan Band (Grant, Lark and Perry); music producer Rory Ferguson, country rock-star Flynn Sheppard, Ian’s manager Sabrina, and as well as the introduction of Zoe’s brothers (Beck, Justin and Hayes), parents Sarah and Christopher Manning, and Lila’s mother and Zoe’s aunt Laverne. The requisite evil has many faces. I am hoping for a story between Sabrina and Flynn.

ROCK REDEMPTION is a story of family and friendship, struggle and acceptance, lies and betrayal, falling in love and letting go of the past. The premise is startling, wondrous, emotional and revealing; the romance struggles in the face of secrets and lies; the characters are broken, colorful, sassy and wounded. ROCK REDEMPTION is an amazing conclusion to the Rock Revenge Trilogy.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Rock Revenge
Rock Reclaimed
Rock Redemption

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Rock Reclaimed (Rock Revenge Trilogy #2) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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ROCK RECLAIMED (Rock Revenge Trilogy #2) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Eliott

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 8, 2018

I’m the black sheep son.

The one no one ever knew about.

The one your mum wouldn’t want you to bring home.

I have the Kagan face and the Kagan voice and let’s be real—the legendary Kagan d!ck.

And now I was a rockstar too, on my way up. Soaring so high no one could rip me back down to earth.

Finally, I had it all…and then there was Zoe. Sweet, trusting Zoe, who was so much stronger than she looked.

The only woman who could bring me to my knees.

I would do anything to protect her. To keep her mine. And to protect my new family, the one I was sure I never wanted.

They didn’t understand how far I’d go to get the pot of gold. And then it was too late. There was no turning back.

No keeping them safe.

I’d made promises to the devil, and the devil always got his due.

One way or another.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Fall in love with Ian Kagan, our new rockstar anti-hero in the continuation of our super hot, romantic suspense trilogy, Rock Revenge. The trilogy occurs in the Oblivion world though it can be read on its own.

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REVIEW: ROCK RECLAIMED is the second instalment in the contemporary, adult ROCK REVENGE erotic, romance trilogy co-authored by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott. ROCK RECLAIMED focuses on the building relationship between artist and photographer Zoe Manning, and wanna be rockstar and Simon Kagan’s half-brother Ian Kagan. ROCK RECLAIMED and the Rock Revenge Trilogy are a spin-off from the authors’ Lost in Oblivion series, and as such several characters cross-over for cohesion.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Ian and Zoe), as well as several third person points of view including Simon and Margo ROCK RECLAIMED focuses on Ian Kagan, Simon Kagan’s unknown half-brother as he begins his ascent towards fame and stardom. Meeting photographer and artist Zoe Manning gave Ian that special someone in his life, someone with whom Ian was falling in love. But Ian Kagan kept secret the true reason for searching out the brother he never met, reasons that will quickly create a dangerous situation for everyone concerned. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between Ian and Zoe, and the potential fall-out as Ian’s past is hoping to cash in on the family fame and fortune.

Zoe Manning is Lila Shawcross’ cousin, and in this Lila is a little over-protective of her younger cousin. Zoe’s own star is about to rise, as her artistic and photographic abilities are demanded of our story line hero. But Zoe struggles to understand Ian’s attentions believing Ian has his pick of any woman but wants Zoe with every breath he takes. Ian Kagan has always come in second, the forgotten Kagan brother but a brother who is determined to make his way in the world of rock. Unable to shake off the past that is demanding everything and more, Ian is forced to reveal the truth before it is too late.

Meanwhile Simon and Margo have a secret of their own, one that they no longer are able to hide. When Lila makes Simon an offer he cannot refuse Simon is taken aback by the younger brother he once knew nothing about.

ROCK RECLAIMED is a story of family and friendship; betrayal and revenge; romance and love. As Ian tries desperately to prove he is worthy of Zoe’s love, Zoe finds herself falling for a man with too many secrets from a past he can no longer hide. The premise is revealing and heart breaking; the characters are colorful and dynamic; the romance is emotional and passionate. ROCK RECLAIMED is a wonderful, amazing and fantastic addition to Quinn and Elliott’s rock star worlds.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one ROCK REVENGE

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Rock Revenge (Rock Revenge Trilogy #1) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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ROCK REVENGE (Rock Revenge Trilogy #1) by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott-a review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date August 13, 2018

A stranger with my face. My voice. My name.

Simon Kagan is on tour overseas with his band Oblivion when he sees his mirror image singing on a TV talent competition.

A man who’s trying to capitalize on his fame and everything he’s built.

Not if Simon has anything to say about it. But first, he has to find the bastard…

Too many secrets.

Margo Kagan is hiding one of her own. And the timing couldn’t be worse, since no one knows why Simon’s supposed brother picked now to show up.

Family reunion? Or something far more sinister…

A debt repaid.

Ian Kagan is sick of living in the shadows. The dirty secret. The time has come for him to take his place in the limelight, and he’ll do whatever it takes to end up where he rightfully belongs. Stardom was never part of the unholy agreement he made, but he won’t back down now.

No matter who gets hurt.

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Meet Ian Kagan, our new rockstar anti-hero in the introduction to our super hot, romantic suspense trilogy, Rock Revenge. The trilogy occurs in the Oblivion world though it can be read on its own. Rock Revenge 1 is a 38K novella with a cliffhanger. The story continues in Rock Reclaimed 2 and concludes with a HEA in Rock Redemption 3.

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REVIEW: ROCK REVENGE is the first instalment in the contemporary adult ROCK REVENGE trilogy co-authored by Cari Quinn and Taryn Elliott. ROCK REVENGE is a spin-off from the authors’ LOST IN OBLIVION series. This is thirty year old Simon and Margo Kagan, and twenty-five year old Ian Kagan’s story line. You do not have to have read the original series but for back story and cohesion, I recommend reading Lost in Oblivion.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Simon and Margo), and first person perspective Ian Kagan, ROCK REVENGE follows in the wake of shock and surprise as a stranger with Simon’s face and voice has revealed to the world that he is the younger, more talented brother to Oblivion’s front man Simon Kagan. A televised, British talent competition wherein Ian will eventually discover the truth about the fraudulent, behind the scene push and pull forces Ian to look elsewhere in the hopes of having it all.

Simon Kagan can’t believe his ears or his eyes but Ian Kagan is unmistakably an exact duplicate of the man he once was. Hoping to put an end to the scam perpetrated by an unknown singer, Simon will confront Ian, a twenty five year old man who believes he is Simon’s illegitimate younger brother. What ensues is a fight between brother, and the realization that you can’t have it all.

Oblivion’s lead guitarist Nick, and his wife and band manager Lila Crandall play secondary and supporting roles as Lila begins an investigation to reveal the truth. Donovan Lewis, record company executive, knows that there is something behind the angry eyes and beautiful voice of the British rock star wanna be-a similar something he continues to see in Oblivion’s front man Simon Kagan.

ROCK REVENGE is a story of family, rivalry, betrayal and love. A novella length emotional and heart breaking introduction to the Rock Revenge Trilogy wherein Simon must accept what was and what is going to be, as Ian sets out to make a name for himself.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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