Beats by Kendall Grey

Book 2 in the Hard Rock Harlots Series

WARNING: BEATS is specially formulated for horn dogs, porn oglers, smut peddlers, BDSM junkies, M/M and M/M/F addicts, DP dabblers, body modification connoisseurs, and lovers of A2M backdoor sexy times. If you don't fall into these categories, can't stomach hot man-on-man action, or if you have no idea what the above acronyms mean, please back away from BEATS now. This isn't the book you're looking for. Failure to heed this warning could inadvertently throw unauthorized users into a persistent vegetative state, or at the very least, require administration of a defibrillator to the chest and/or groin area. Nobody wants that.

For months, shy drummer Jinx Hardwick has been silently crushing on her tall, dark, and scary bandmate, Toombs Badcock. Drawn to his frightening ink and scars, she yearns to uncover the shadowy secrets lurking behind his silver eyes, but Jinx is too intimidated to even look at him, let alone talk to him. When she stumbles upon Toombs and their manipulative lead guitarist Rax in a compromising position, Jinx realizes her chances of winning Toombs's heart aren't just a long shot--they're nonexistent. To make matters worse, Jinx's family needs her at home. She's about to back away from it all--Toombs, the band, her dreams of fame and fortune--when Rax makes her an offer she can't refuse: a no-holds-barred night alone with Toombs. There's one small catch. She has to go through Rax to get it.

Jo-Anna's Review:

This is the second book in the Hard Rock Harlots series and I am in love. I was intrigued by Toombs in Strings and was so happy to read this book, that I dove in right after reading the first one. 

Now we all know that Angie J loves Toombs but I'm sorry, FS, I will fight you for him. Lol! Okay, now for my review.

One thing I absolutely loved about this book, is that whenever the band practiced, I felt like I was there. I could see what they were doing, feel what they were feeling and although I don't know much about music, I felt like I could hear it as well. I remember thinking that I wish I could have listened to the band play in real life or that they were an actual real live band. I would be their #1 fan! A heavy metal band with 3 hot guys and 2 hot girls? You don't have that. Like at all. 

Now Rax...oh my gosh. In Strings, he was a douchemonkey but not too bad. Well in Beats? Holy balls batman. But apart of me loved him also. I was drawn to him even when he treated Toombs the way he did. It broke my heart seeing what Toombs went through with him but I understood it as well. But I love Jinx and what she did for Toombs. Even though she wasn't a huge fan of Rax herself, you could tell that she was taken by him. Rax is like a drug. You know it's bad for you, you know it could destroy you. You know you shouldn't take it but you enjoy the high you got afterwards. You craved it. That's how I feel about Rax. 

Jinx. Love her. Love what she did for Toombs. Love how she became all Domme. Toombs needed that and needed her and they fit perfectly together.

I also enjoyed seeing the other characters, Letty and Shades. Letty is funny as ever. Her one liners kill me. And Shades? Well he's just hot.

I don't know what else I can say about this book other then read it! It definitely has it's hot, I mean, really smoking panty melting hot moments but it also has it's sweet side. Probably one of my favorite books of 2013! 

Great job, Kendall and I can't wait to read Nocturnes!

About this author:

Kendall Grey, word wrangler, whale warrior, wicked wench, and lover of tongue-tripping alliteration, was born without an off-switch between her brain and mouth. She's been called the "Flux Capacitor of Twitter" (@kendallgrey1) and "A little package of love all wrapped up in F-word paper," but she's really just a maniacal writer relaying eyewitness accounts of the rave inside her head. She writes urban fantasy with strong romantic elements and also dabbles in erotica and horror on occasion.

Kendall lives off a dirt road near Atlanta, Georgia, but don't hold that against her.

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Strings by Kendall Grey

***PLEASE READ THE WARNING BEFORE READING THIS BOOK***

WARNING: STRINGS is not suitable for slut shamers, uptight stone throwers, Holier-Than-Thou prudes, humorless virgins, persons with chronic neck or back pain, pearl-clutching bitties, those who disparage crude humor or vulgarity in their many forms, closed-minded people with sticks up their asses, or anyone under the age of 18. The vile, base language and shocking, unholy sexual acts contained herein are not condoned by anyone with a lick of sense and should certainly not be reproduced without proper training and protection. The potty-mouthed and perpetually horny "heroine" (the term is used loosely) of this book does not resemble a normal, well-adjusted, or remotely believable person in any way, shape, or form. The author acknowledges that the characters in this book are shallow and two-dimensional; the plot is both ridiculous and insipid. She makes no apologies for any of it.

* Readers are strongly advised to wear latex gloves whilst reading to minimize contamination risks.

Free-spirited musician Letty Dillinger adheres to a strict, “no strings attached” policy when it comes to men. After a wild night of unabashed sex in a fancy hotel room, she never expects to see the adventurous stud she dubs “Shades” again. When her all-girl rock trio books a tour at the last minute as the opening act for their archenemies, Letty’s shocked to discover she knows the competition’s new lead singer. Intimately. Shades is no longer a one-night stand. Now he’s the guy she has to one-up on stage every night for the sake of her career.

Sharing close quarters on a bus with her sexy nemesis and his bad-boy buddies puts Letty’s Golden Rule to the test. On this tour, guitar strings aren’t the only things being played. And when heartstrings are pulled too hard, they’re bound to snap sooner or later.

Jo-Anna's Review:

So Angie J and Melinda have raved about Kendall Grey and these books for months now so I finally picked up the first one. I actually ordered a signed paperback of the book first before reading it. Yes, that's how much I knew I was going to love the book. And my girls wouldn't steer me wrong. 

Now...I've read the blurb and the warning and that jazz months ago when my other friend started reading the book. I was like wow...now that is a warning. I was intrigued but I never got around to reading the book cause I suck. So now that I've read the book or more like devoured it, I am ready to share it and my thoughts with the world.

First thing...WOW!!!! Holy smut on a stick batman! Just wow. Hot, sexy, dirty, in your face, raw, real, messy, intense...those are only some of the words that I can think of to describe this book. Definitely the dirtiest book I have read all year. 

I have to say that I love Letty. Her humor, the things that come out of her mouth, wow...hilarious! Loved it. And Shades? Yum. 

Oh and sorry Angie J, but Toombs had me as soon as he was mentioned! You never should have told me that you loved him. Lol!

Anyways...this book is about Cherry Buzz Float making it big. Well in comes the guys from their own band and BAM! Instant tension. Now mind you, there is a rift between both bands between Rax and Kate. Rax? *shiver* I'm reading Beats now as I'm typing this and I already have been warned by Kendall that I will hate him by the end of that book but that's a whole other review. 

I couldn't put this book down. I had to finish it and then I started the next book right away and am almost done that one. Great job Kendall! Love the smut, love the honesty, love the pure rawness of it. Now I know this book is not for everyone. That would be a boring world if it was but please head warning when you read it. 

Again, read the warning first! If you are faint at heart, this might not be the book for you or you may surprise yourself and actually love it. 

About Kendall:

Kendall Grey is the self-appointed past, present, and future president of the Authors Behaving Badly Club. A whale warrior and indie freedom fighter, she spends summers in the corner (usually with a dunce cap on her head) and winters hunched at the peak of Mt. Trouble, fiery pens of fury (complete with invisible ink) flying across the pages. She has a big set of cajones, and she's not afraid to use them. In her spare time, Kendall speaks your mind so you don't have to.

Kendall lives off a dirt road near Atlanta, Georgia, but don't hold that against her.

Experience her questionable antics at kendallgrey.com.

2013 - Year in Review by Twinsie Angie J

2013

Wow what a difference a year makes!!  The day me and my co-founder Angie E decided to make this page, we laughed thinking we will be lucky to get 100 followers.  Well we were so wrong!!  We can't believe how many people are following us....I mean it is just US!!

 When we saw how fast were were growing, the decision to add more reviewers was pretty easy.  Thanks to Jo-Jo, Brenda, Melinda and Jen for helping us make this blog even more successful!  I love how easy each addition to the blog has been and how great our friendships have evolved.  You ladies are my sisters!!!

So this year has been a blast for me and my travel partner/co-partner in crime Melinda.  We have gone to several signings and met a lot of amazing authors........

In April we got to meet and hang with Jasinda Wilder, Katie Ashley and Tara Sivec in Nashville....We had a blast and laughed alot!!!We also got to meet in PERSON our Twinsie Angie E!!  Yup this friendship was formed online so it was cool to hang out together!!
My favorite memories of this trip were dinner with Katie, Having an old man check out thongs and book covers of Jasinda's books and then running away, and getting a hi 5 from Tara cuz I told her when you look this good you don't have to swallow!!
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 At RT I got to meet alot of authors but meeting CA Szarek,  Lisa Kessler, Jeaniene Frost, Lauren Stewart, Peyton Elizabeth and Heather Rainier topped it for me.  Plus guess what other Twinsie I got to hug?  Yup Twinsie Jo-Jo!!  I love my FS!!

Twinsie Jo-Jo

Chrissy Szarek

Heather Rainier--totally fan girled when i met her.  She is so sweet and kind.

Alannah Lynne--another author who is amazingly sweet and kind to her fans and loyal readers!!

Jeaniene Frost

Kallypso Masters--classy act of a lady!!!  This was the 2nd time I met Kally.  The first time we drove 6 hours round trip to meet her for a layover in Chicago for about 2 hours...yeah we are THOSE kinda fans!!!

Lara Adrain (Pretty sure that I scared the crap outta her when i grabbed her and asked for a picture.  Even though she tried to politely tell me she was running late, I  kiiinda ignored and said SMILE and she did!!  Seriously she rocked out.)

Lauren Stewart--Shut the front door....I love her and her humor!!!  She even sat with me and Melinda later while we ate lunch and we chatted with her.

Sorcha Black and Leia Shaw--these ladies are a riot!!!  and their books are really steamy!!

Lisa Kessler--OMG I was stoked to see her and she was stoked someone recognized her :)  She writes great paranormal but her shifters are my FAVORITE!!!

Peyton Elizabeth--LOVED meeting a new author and then finding out at one point we lived like 10 minutes from each other...insane!!

Robyn Peterman and JM Madden--These two ladies are a riot!!!

Ending the night having dinner with Kally was a blast!!!

 In June We went to Romfest.  The highlights for me were meeting Sandy Sullivan, Paloma Beck and also hanging with Melanie Codina.  Melanie and I have been friends for a bit so finally getting to hang and drink with her was alot of fun bbbuuutttt be warned because licking does occur when I drink...wanna know?  guess you better ask Melanie!!!

Melanie Codina--before the "Licking" incident of 2013

Joey Hill --I won a kickass prize basket of hers as well....totally made my trip!

Sandy Sullivan---I have sooo much love and respect for this lady!!  She writes some delicious cowboy novels!!

Paloma Beck--I was super stoked to meet Paloma.  She wrote an amazing story that still sticks with me today!!

In October Melinda, our local friend Penny and i went to Tennessee again.  We attended the IRC .  The main reason we went was to meet my favorite masked author Red Phoenix.  We got to visit with Red Phoenix and Mr. Red Phoenix, Seeing Kallypso again, and connecting with 2 new authors who I have grown to LOVE ...Michelle Lynn and Melissa Rolka.

Kally and Red

Melissa Rolka and Michelle Lynn--These ladies have mad writing skills....both their books made my top 10 from the 2nd half of the year!!

 Kallypso Masters--I just love her...I cant say enough about her!!  She helped Twinsie Talk get off the ground and going so we shall forever be in her debt :)

JM Madden

Eve Langolis--What a riot she is AND she cusses just as much as I do!!  SQUEEEE!!

Lunching it with Red and other fans was a blast!!

HUGE FAN GIRL of this amazing author.....

Red Phoenix is the REASON I went to this convention!!  

Her kind heart, gentle spirit and amazing loyalty makes her a real Jem for a person to meet.  I felt so privileged to  spend the weekend with her and her husband Mr. Phoenix.  

I was sooooo nervous to finally meet her but when we did get to see each other, the hug was awesome and genuine!!  

Red and Mr. Red invited us to their room for a chocolate party with a few of her fans.  We had a great time.  Here I am rocking my "I Googled it Sir" Shirt...don't understand?  Then read her book and you shall!!

We are super excited for next year.   We will be going to Chicago Authors Event with Twinsie Brenda and other friends to meet and hang with Melanie Codina, Melissa Rolka and Michelle Lynn.  But I gotta admit getting to meet the genius behind the Hard Rock Harlots books Kendall Grey will be super Fan Girlie time!!!  ANNND Meeting Jo Wyld (have you read Reapers Property???  HOLY HELLS BELLS)....Such a great year of fun planned already!!

 Melinda and I have already booked RomCon with Ashley Piscitelli !! Plus Angel Payne promised some fun wine drinking soooo how can a girl say no????   SQUEEEE!!!! 

 Look out we are taking our trips to the sky!!!

So in May we did a count down of our top 10 book from January 1st - May  31st.

Here is the link so you can see what they were again.....Click Here


My top 10 from June 1- December 31st will be the following in no particular order and yes I cheated by adding a couple "series" in my list but do you have any clue how hard this was?????  Serious!!  anyway here is the list:

1. Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn

My review

This is the story of 2 small town brothers who fall for the same girl at different points in her life....tear jerker in a big way!!

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2. The Perfect Distraction by Melissa Rolka



My Review

This story is about a girl who is stuck between a toxic love and a HEA kinda love....ANGST ANGST ANGST!!!  BE WARNED!!!

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3. The Hard Rock Harlots Series by Kendall Grey


 My Review

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*FYI I have a total love addiction to Toombs so stay away or I shall hit you with his drumsticks!!  thanks for understanding!!*
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These books are about a rock band!!  OMG they are so naughty and crass  and I loved every second of them.

4. Lick by Kylie Scott

My Review

This book is about a plain, jane girl who wakes up married to  a hawt, famous rockstar and DOESN'T REMEMBER ANY OF IT!!!  Gotta love Vegas!!!

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5. Sex Snob by Elizabeth Hayley


My Review

This book is just what is says.  A girl who will not get hurt by love makes ridiculous rules  about the kind of guy she will date.  So hawt and super funny!!  I also suggest the book it is a spin off from called Pieces of Perfect.  You don't need to read POP to understand Sex Snob but the end will leave you screaming like I was!!!

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6. Feverish by Jade Jamison


My Review

If you dont know what this book is about I will be stunned....but is it book 3 of the Bullet series about Jet/Clay.  Seriously hot and funny!!  But Brad from book 1 is still my book boyfriend!!!*Growls at any person who thinks he is theirs*

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7. Double Full by Kindle Alexander


My Review

This book is about men who find love at a young age to have it ripped away BUT can they find it again years later????  TEAR JERKER!!!!

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8. Playing with Fire series by Ashley Piscitelli

My Review
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This series is about Carter *SWOON* James and Madison plus their friends Jason and Nic all trying to figure out love while dealing with major issues!!

9.Love Resisted by Melanie Codina

My Review
Amazon This is the 2nd book in the series.  It is about Allie refusing to believe she is worthy of love while Mike does his best to make her realize that resisting is futile!!

10. Brie Embraces the Heart of Submission by Red Phoenix



My Review
Amazon This books is the complete set of novella's that follow Brie and her Master during their journey together!!



However my top pick for the year is without a doubt.....drum roll please......

Bullet by Jade Jamison (but honestly the whole dang series is amazing)



My Review

This book is just amazing.  It is about toxic love and what a woman goes through with the man she loves.  I have never screamed at my nook, thrown my nook, Cussed at the characters and used as many tissues as I did with this book.  I am still in a book hanger when I hear Bruno Mars "When I was Your Man".....SIGH.....

Runner up for me is.....que music......

Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn


and my last choice for book/series pick of the year is.....trumps blaring......

Double Full by Kindle Alexander


I just noticed my top picks are books that made me cry...WOW!!  Guess I love a good gut wrenching story more then I thought I did!!!  And these books are tear jerkers with super sexy time!!! 


Please check out these awesome authors!!  I swear you will not be let down and will love them like I do!!

OK OK OK SOOO I have to add a couple "honorable mentions".......

1. Made Greater Stone by RJ Simpkin


My Review
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A burlesque dancer falls for an alpha male but a BIIIIIG twist ending!!  It left me totally saying "WTF!!!" and then "Holy Shit that was awesome!"

2. Pieces of Perfect by Elizabeth Hayley



My review
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A woman who is torn between the hottie stud and the family man.....omg this book is epic!!!  I am going crazy waiting for the sequel!!!!

3. Bound by Brenda Rothert



My Review
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The story of two broken people who find love while meeting for grief counseling.

4. The Protectors by Teresas Gabelman

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This is an awesome vampire series...i loved them all and am going nuts waiting for the next installment!!  If you like the Black Dagger Brotherhood and The Midnight Breed...you need to add these to your TBR list ASAP!