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Vintage by Lisa SuzanneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Michelle
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Burden. As humans we carry these things inside us that no one else can see. They can hold us down like anchors. Or they can drown us out at sea. So when our hearts reach that point, the feelings of numbness begins to take place. Hope, desire, love and second chances begins to be questioned. Can the heart learn to beat once more? Will that feeling of being alive spark something inside? Or will let our past, fears, and doubt dictate our happiness and future for a second chance at living?
Vintage by Lisa Suzanne is the first volume of a rocker suspense romance. This book chronicles the tale of a young woman who is the daughter of rocker legend. Her life consisted of one man who was practically her only friend and confidant, her father. Roxy kept her circle of friends very small since she knew that people only wanted to get to know her because of her father. What makes Roxy different is that she doesn't want anything to do with the limelight and fame. All she wants is to just blend in and live a normal life and the only place that she feels comfortable and in her own skin is at Vintage, an eclectic music coffee shop.
So when Roxy aka CC meets Parker, a guitarist and songwriter of an upcoming band that was doing a signing at Vintage, she immediately felt the pull and attraction to him. For so long her feelings were dormant, and suddenly with one touch and look from Parker, she felt alive. Sparks and that warm fuzzy feelings begins to ignite. Soon Parker and Roxy found themselves getting close and intimate. As Roxy slowly begins to let Parker into her life, she soon learns of the truth of his identity. When she thought meeting Parker was fate, it turns out it was planned. Feeling betrayed, Roxy begins to retreat back to her state of numbness. So when you add a certain of events taking place that threatens the safety of Roxy, an appearance of old an ex, and a gold-digger stepmother, questions and answers begins to linger. What are Parker's real motives? Why does Roxy need a bodyguard? Who is threatening her safety? Simply, what is the real truth?
Vintage does end in a cliffhanger but it was one of those ending that left a mixed feeling since you are curious as to what will happen between Roxy and Parker but at the same time you can sense something bad is going to happen. It's just matter of when will Ms. Suzanne drop the big bomb and reveal the truth. I will say Vintage was an entertaining and fast read since I was so curious as to what is the big secret. Ms. Suzanne was able to capture my attention in this sexy, sensual and yet suspenseful rocker romance. I definitely look forward and hope all my questions will be answered in the next installment. My only wish for the next book is hopefully we will get to read Parker's POV because I think he plays a huge part in order for readers to get the full background of the story. I think my rating of this book was just a 4 because I felt it was missing Parker's POV which I felt would have pushed my rating higher.
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Vintage by Lisa SuzanneMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: NEILLIZA
☆☆☆☆☆ 4.5 Stars ☆☆☆☆☆
This book is full of twist and turns, that I enjoyed every page of it. Of course I enjoyed the heck out of Parker, who was as sweet as pie, without losing his tough persona. Who wouldn’t want a rock star boyfriend, who is protective, who was all alpha male, but sweet at the same time and that’s how Parker was. Even with all the drama, the book ended on a good note and I cannot wait for book 2 to see where this story takes us.
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Vintage by Lisa SuzanneMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Reviewed by: Kathleen
✰✰✰✰✰5-Parker's Jimi Stars✰✰✰✰✰
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Roxanna Cecelia Price, the princess of rock. Some have used her just to get to her dad. Being a daughter of a rock star, was something she truly hates. With that label she doesn't really know who to trust. If they really care about her or the fame that comes with being her father's daughter. Her life came in a silver platter... condo, car and her expenses, all paid by her dad. She wants to make her own money, so she works at Vintage. It's where she finds her peace. She loves music and she enjoys working at a little music store.
As for Parker James, things doesn't happen for no reason. There's no such thing as coincidence. He came into Roxanna's life with a huge anvil he didn't know existed until he got to know her. He's a guitarist for an upcoming band called Flashing Lights. He loves to write all the lyrics to their songs. He meets Roxy under a circumstance that I wish was different than how it was. But then if it was, there wouldn't be a lot of gripping and suspense, in their journey. He has a secret he can't reveal. He's tried his hardest to come clean. He knew that he comes with a very important secret that could very well ruin what this thing he has no idea of what to call it in the beginning, with his "Jimi"(his nickname for Roxanna).
They both may have realized that the feelings they have for each other was worth saving and fighting for, but it doesn't mean it'll be an easy ride. Together they have to survive to stay alive. There are people out there who isn't happy with Roxanna's father, so her life came with a huge baggage, but somehow Parker was there to stay right beside her, no matter what his reasons are, he's here to stay.
He tried to stay away, but he somehow always ends up coming back. It was a constant battle with reality when it came to what they both feel for each other. But the question is...Will they both be strong enough to hold on to this what they might as well call "LOVE"? How long will they both be pulled in so many directions before they're both safe to live the life they both want? Will this huge burden Parker has kept from his "Jimi", ruin their relationship they both claimed, exclusive, when the truth comes out?
This was a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Loved how this was a unique suspenseful love story. Cherished every page I turned. Succumbed to temptation, I couldn't get out of. Once you get started with Vintage, all you want to do is to get to the bottom of the pandemonium happening right before your eyes. I'm looking forward to reading book 2, which will release in June. Thanks so much for giving me this chance to read this engrossing romance like no other, Ms. Suzanne.
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