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Redemption Tour #2

Sex, Decisions & Rock n' Roll

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He holds my heart.

He makes me feel safer than I ever have.

He's shown me what love really is.

Dash Ford, lead singer of Redemption, is my light in the dark. I can't imagine my world without him.

I want him to be my future.

But, my past has caught up with me, reminding me of who I was. Of who I still am.

A woman that will never be enough for a man like Dash. A woman who doesn't fit into his world.

A woman too broken--still.

I'm afraid that no matter what happens, no matter what decisions I have to make, there truly is only one outcome.

Either way--Can I truly face my past?

Will I be strong enough?

Can his light be my salvation?

But most of all, when all is decided--Will I survive?
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Michelle Lee

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Michelle Lee lives in the heart of Nascar Country in Concord, North Carolina with her husband and daughter. When she’s not busy working, her days are filled with hanging out with her family and friends, reading, drinking Starbucks, and religiously watching the Food Network.

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February 10, 2016
Seeing is believing, isn't it?

The story started off in a way that had me scratching my head and wearing my WTF? look. I was racking my brain trying to remember how the previous book ended, and then I resumed scratching my head, because this is exactly where it ended. So, I took my hand off my head and put it back on the cliff that I was left dangling from and prepared to have all my questions answered.

Dash is on tour, rocking out for the millions of fans that make it possible for him to live his dream. It's all he ever wanted, until he found the real thing. Now that his heart is no longer his, the music doesn't fill the whole created by the absence of Jules. But they try to make it work, keeping in touch, counting the days until they can be together again.

Jules wants to be with Dash, but she has a successful career that requires her to be on location for interviews, not on a tour bus or a rock concert. She is thrilled to get the opportunity to interview the very popular Chef Becc. He's made quite a name for himself, but tends to stay in the background rather than drawing attention to himself. His willingness to be interviewed was a surprise, and a pleasure... or so she thought.

When the rug is pulled out from under her unicorn, Jules has to let go of her rainbow fantasies of a perfect life with Dash and face the reality of her situation. She's broken. Her past won't leave her alone. How can she heal when she can't get past... the past? . How can she have a future with Dash when her insecurities are growing instead of leaving? How can she compete with the beautiful women that keep throwing themselves at her rockstar? How can she argue with them when they tell her she has nothing to offer him? How can she hold on to her man... when she can't hold her man?

Well, let me tell you. If they ever do manage to get in the same room together, all the questions go out the window when the passion takes over. They are like a couple of magnets when they are near one another, the pull is so strong that nothing can keep them apart... except themselves. Will they be able to overcome all of the obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness? As her boss so eloquently stated, "Don't let issues define your relationship." My advice, which was ignored by the way, wasn't nearly as nicely worded or soft spoken. I got a little frustrated with her, and I might have insisted that she put on her big girl panties and...um...nevermind, maybe that wasn't such good advice after all. What can I say, it's her Sex, Decisions and Rock N' Roll, not mine.
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February 18, 2016
If you have NOT read book 1: Sex, Desires & Rock N Roll, then you need to STOP right here and go one-click. All I can say is that book 1 was great, but book two was even better! But seriously, though, STOP READING. This review will contain spoilers for book one!!

After that massive cliffhanger, I needed this book. I craved to read more. Michelle Lee starts off right where that first installment ended – with Jules’ ex being Chef Becc. Say what!? Yes. Not only did Jules have to deal with that, but she also had to put up with Dash being in Europe on tour while the paparazzi published juicy stories about him and Nadia who was in fact after her man. *Insert evil stare here.* Doubts and insecurities came out to play with everything that was happening in Jules’ life, which was completely understandable. There were moments where she drove me a bit crazy, but in general, I understood where she was coming from.

“Know that I will love you harder. Know that I will love you longer. Know that I will love you forever. Know that. Believe in that, and everything else will work out. You’re embedded in my soul. You are my soul and I can’t live without it. I can’t live without you.” – Dash

Good Lord, Dash was swoonier than ever!! With words like that and with how protective he was of Jules, you’d think everything would be okay between them. Well, you’d be wrong. I mean, don’t get me wrong, Dash and Jules were more than great when they were alone, ahem, but any other time, they seemed to face a lot of challenges from outside forces. As a reader, I loved the angst and drama created along the way! Loved it. It made the book all that much better.

“Just give me this moment to have you in my arms. Just give me this moment of peace and calm amongst all this chaos. Just give me you.”

Overall, I really did enjoy every moment in this book. Jules and Dash’s story is one you need to check out and fall in love with yourself. You won’t be sorry! Prepare to swoon, ladies! 4.5 Stars!

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March 18, 2016
Perfect!!!!! Loved this book. If this was the ending to the series, it was a perfect ending. I absolutely love Dash, AHHHHHH, he is just so, yummmm. Just a great guy, most of all understanding. Him and Jules are perfect together. I love them two. Roland, Alex, Blake, and Nadia, not so much, can't stand any of them, sorry. And all the rest, they are pretty good friends. Maybe we will hear more about the rest of them. who knows. But whichever way it goes, it was a great book.
Although, I'm sensing, some Val and Vic???? LOL
At least Jules always felt something was there, but nothing ever came out in the book, so maybe they will have there own book, and we get to hear more about Dash and Jules, at least I hope so, LOL
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August 17, 2017
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This book was so not what I was expecting. Going by the title alone I was thinking I had this book pegged assuming it to be about a bad boy rocker, musicians and sassy female lead. However what I got was a sweet female lead who has been demoralized and a sweet considerate lead singer. I was totally hooked and give it 4 stars.

Told in from Jules’ point of view and a few snippets as a third person point of view we get to know Jules quite well. My heart ached for her and what she had been through and was still going through. Believing that she is broken and that everything that she has been told about herself for the last few years is true meaning she is not worth anything to anyone, Jules struggles to trust and believe any love or consideration that is given to her.

Jules Bennett is shy, withdrawn and has no confidence so doesn’t see herself as everyone sees her so when Dash Ford lead singer of Redemption shows interest in her she can’t quite believe it. Introduced to Dash through her best friend who is doing PR for his band Jules is taken by him and the magnetic pull that she feels towards him. She finds most situations with men difficult and suffers from anxiety and panic attacks so when Dash sees her having an attack she is mortified and assumes that she will never see him again. Jules’ low confidence, self worth and lack faith in herself are a major part of who she is and what the story focuses on but because of how it is written and the explanation for it you don’t quite feel yourself getting fed up of it and wanting her to get over it like I have done with other books. I think it shows a genuine understanding of how someone in her place would feel.

Never before has Dash been so drawn to someone. He is able to recognise that Jules has some dark past that she is dealing with but he can’t stay away from her. Dash is the sexiest rock star around and his band ‘Redemption’ is on the rise up into stardom but that doesn’t mean he can’t make time for Jules. Dash has his own troubles to overcome and both he and Jules find comfort in each other that only builds to make their connection stronger. Dash is not what you expect for a rock star, he isn’t a player that has a different woman every night, he is arrogant and cocky instead he is sweet, considerate and also a little vulnerable too. The chemistry between Jules and Dash is off the charts and going by the steaminess in the book they couldn’t quite get enough of each other.

“There’s no way my thoughts about you would be purely friendship.”

“I just can’t stay away from you. There’s something inside you that calls to me, and I can’t ignore it. It’s too powerful to.”

The whole book was well written and I loved the connection between the two main characters. The supporting roles of friends were also quite well written that I would hope that there is more to come from both Jules’ and Dash’s friends. The down side is that the book finishes on a bit of a cliff hanger which would have frustrated me had I not had the second book geared up and ready to go on my kindle straight away. I really enjoyed the growth of Jules and Dash and you believe the instant attraction and chemistry as well as the trepidation on her part. The spanner in the works or new excitement comes from Jules’ past making me quite agitated and angry on her behalf but it certainly sets the next book up well. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.
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April 2, 2016
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Title: Sex, Desires & Rock n' Roll
Author: Michelle Lee
Series: Redemption Tour Book 2
Publisher: Michelle Lee
Reviewer: Mollien
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Genre(s): Dark Romance, Rock Band
Page Count: 247 pages
Heat Level: # 4 flames out of 5
Rating: # 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:

He holds my heart.

He makes me feel safer than I ever have.

He's shown me what love really is.

Dash Ford, lead singer of Redemption, is my light in the dark. I can't imagine my world without him.

I want him to be my future.

But, my past has caught up with me, reminding me of who I was. Of who I still am.

A woman that will never be enough for a man like Dash. A woman who doesn't fit into his world.

A woman too broken--still.

I'm afraid that no matter what happens, no matter what decisions I have to make, there truly is only one outcome.

Either way--Can I truly face my past?

Will I be strong enough?

Can his light be my salvation?

But most of all, when all is decided--Will I survive?

Review:

Like the first book, I have mixed feelings about this book. I still think that it has a very interesting plot. Jules was in a relationship with an extremely controlling man who was both physically and emotionally abusive. Eighteen months after Jules walked away from her abuser, she meets rocker Dash Ford. Jules and Dash have a strained relationship. Dash is a sexy rock star that every girl wants. Including Dash’s very beautiful ex girlfriend. Because of her past relationship, Jules has a hard time believing that Dash could really want her. Something that he proves time and time again. The sparks between Jules and Ford are still flying, the chemistry is still very evident. The pacing of book two like book 1, is where this book loses a 5 star rating from me. Jules is lacking in self confidence, a result of her past relationship. I still get it, but if I was Dash, I would have given up. It is hard to trust someone after something like this happens, but we are still reading Jules’s conversation with herself about how unworthy she is page after page, chapter after chapter still detracting from what is a good story in my opinion. The ending is good with a few surprises. The character development is a little better. Jules develops a little back bone and Dash is still consistently proving his feeling, and meet every challenge that Jules puts before him. Yes, I still liked this book, and I do recommend it.


SCORES on a scale of 1-5 Stars rate each of the Following 5 Categories
PLOT 5 Stars
CHEMISTRY 5 Stars
PACING 3 Stars
ENDING 5 Stars
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT 4.5 Stars

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May 2, 2016
** ARC PROVIDED BY THE AUTHOR FOR AN HONEST REVIEW **

This book was so not what I was expecting. Going by the title alone I was thinking I had this book pegged assuming it to be about a bad boy rocker, musicians and sassy female lead. However what I got was a sweet female lead who has been demoralized and a sweet considerate lead singer. I was totally hooked and give it 4 stars.

Told in from Jules’ point of view and a few snippets as a third person point of view we get to know Jules quite well. My heart ached for her and what she had been through and was still going through. Believing that she is broken and that everything that she has been told about herself for the last few years is true meaning she is not worth anything to anyone, Jules struggles to trust and believe any love or consideration that is given to her.

Jules Bennett is shy, withdrawn and has no confidence so doesn’t see herself as everyone sees her so when Dash Ford lead singer of Redemption shows interest in her she can’t quite believe it. Introduced to Dash through her best friend who is doing PR for his band Jules is taken by him and the magnetic pull that she feels towards him. She finds most situations with men difficult and suffers from anxiety and panic attacks so when Dash sees her having an attack she is mortified and assumes that she will never see him again. Jules’ low confidence, self worth and lack faith in herself are a major part of who she is and what the story focuses on but because of how it is written and the explanation for it you don’t quite feel yourself getting fed up of it and wanting her to get over it like I have done with other books. I think it shows a genuine understanding of how someone in her place would feel.

Never before has Dash been so drawn to someone. He is able to recognise that Jules has some dark past that she is dealing with but he can’t stay away from her. Dash is the sexiest rock star around and his band ‘Redemption’ is on the rise up into stardom but that doesn’t mean he can’t make time for Jules. Dash has his own troubles to overcome and both he and Jules find comfort in each other that only builds to make their connection stronger. Dash is not what you expect for a rock star, he isn’t a player that has a different woman every night, he is arrogant and cocky instead he is sweet, considerate and also a little vulnerable too. The chemistry between Jules and Dash is off the charts and going by the steaminess in the book they couldn’t quite get enough of each other.

“There’s no way my thoughts about you would be purely friendship.”

“I just can’t stay away from you. There’s something inside you that calls to me, and I can’t ignore it. It’s too powerful to.”

The whole book was well written and I loved the connection between the two main characters. The supporting roles of friends were also quite well written that I would hope that there is more to come from both Jules’ and Dash’s friends. The down side is that the book finishes on a bit of a cliff hanger which would have frustrated me had I not had the second book geared up and ready to go on my kindle straight away. I really enjoyed the growth of Jules and Dash and you believe the instant attraction and chemistry as well as the trepidation on her part. The spanner in the works or new excitement comes from Jules’ past making me quite agitated and angry on her behalf but it certainly sets the next book up well. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

REVIEWED BY : Louise G.
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February 9, 2016
Title:Sex, Decisions, & Rock N Roll
Author: Michelle Lee
Series: Redemption Tour, Book #2
Publisher:
Release Date:
Genre(s): Rock Romance
Page Count:
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:

He holds my heart.

He makes me feel safer than I ever have.

He's shown me what love really is.

Dash Ford, lead singer of Redemption, is my light in the dark. I can't imagine my world without him.

I want him to be my future.

But, my past has caught up with me, reminding me of who I was. Of who I still am.

A woman that will never be enough for a man like Dash. A woman who doesn't fit into his world.

A woman too broken--still.

I'm afraid that no matter what happens, no matter what decisions I have to make, there truly is only one outcome.

Either way--Can I truly face my past?

Will I be strong enough?

Can his light be my salvation?

But most of all, when all is decided--Will I survive?


“My hand snakes around his neck, pulling his lips to mine. This kiss is the opposite of when he first came into the room. There is no desperation laced in it, only calmness, only love.”

4 follow your heart stars!! Heartbreaking, but so beautiful!

Book two picks up after book one. Jules and Dash are still trying to navigate their relationship through their dark past and now through being in spotlight. I really loved this second book in the series. Dash and Jules are slowly starting to come together, but her dark past is still haunting her and threatening to ruin her relationship with Dash. And when Dash is faced with his own problems regarding his “image” he has to figure things out….can they make it?

I will say the second book is just as good as the first. I loved getting more insight into Jules and Dash and what they’ve gone through and are going through. I’ve really fallen in love with this series!

Review_Mel

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66 reviews
March 10, 2016
Ok so I loved the first book. It was great actually reading something that could and has happened in real life. I looked forward to reading the this one. And it started off just as good as the first. But even though I understand that people who are abused like the main character in this book, it was getting old reading her inner thoughts and self doubt as well as doubting a man who did nothing but show her love over and over again no matter the situation. It dragged that out over and over again. It was also very easy to predict what was going to happen in both books.

As soon I Chef Becc was brought into the story I almost immediately put two and two together and figured out he was Blake. And Roland was easy to peg as being involved with Blake. I knew instantly there was a connection. As for Alex it was obvious what he was doing when he kissed her, and I was just waiting to see when it was going to be exposed.

Other than those obvious set backs in this story, her life was just a little to perfect. She has a great job where the her boss is like family , and he gives her as much time off as she needs or wants, as well as pay for her to take personal days to re cooperate from a break up. She has two best friends who are always there when she is going through something bad, and who seem to know what she is thinking when she is hiding something etc, and always baby her. Then she finds the perfect man, who loves her unconditionally and puts up with all her uncalled for meltdowns, and running away and yet never gives her the wake up call we know all men would do. No man is ever going to sit around and just hold you and let you cry because of your insecurities especially when they did nothing to deserve your reaction. At least not every time it happens. it might work the first couple of times. And then she is getting hit on by every guy around her like she is some kind of super model. Her life is a little to perfect with the exception of her being mentally and physically abused.

The ending was predictable as well. Although I do have to admit that I thought they would get married in a vineyard somewhere instead of a yacht. Other than those obvious scenes in the book, it was a good read.
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699 reviews51 followers
February 20, 2016
Sex Decisions and Rock N Roll

This book is the second in from my understanding a duet of books. There is sex and there is some violence due to the past coming back to haunt. This book is also done in Jules point of view just like Sex Desires and Rock N Roll.

Michelle Lee does not disappoint in this book. Dash and Jules have a lot of obstacles to overcome in this book. The have exes to deal with and a band manager that if you ask me is just plain rude. But, none of this stops them from loving each other the only way that they know how. They are both very strong people, even though they may not think it of themselves, they truly show strength in everything that they do. Jules has to deal with an ex coming back and things are definitely not easy where that is concerned due to his attitude towards Jules. And Dash god love him has to deal with his manager bringing his ex-back into the picture. With the band on tour in this book it isn’t quite as easy for Dash and Jules to work through the problems they are having. Jules thinks she isn’t good enough and when Dash tries to convince her she still has her doubts. Thankfully, Jules comes around to realize that Dash loves her and would never lie about her being enough. When you think about love, you know there is going to be ups and downs, and these two are the exact same. Michelle Lee has a way of writing her characters to make you feel like you can relate to them and how they handle the situations they are put in. In this love story you get all sides of how a relationship will have its ups and downs, and for that reason it makes this book and the one prior to this, more relatable for the reader. Jules and Dash for me are an amazing couple and I hope that in the future we get to see more of them from Ms. Lee.
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3,167 reviews184 followers
February 18, 2016
Jules has taken the leap to be in a relationship with Dash Ford, the gorgeous, sexy rock star. He is everything she could have ever wanted but the rock n’ roll lifestyle is something she doesn’t think she can handle: long tours, groupies, and not much time for each other.

Jules also has to deal with her horrific past. She can’t get her ex and what he did to her out of her head. She feels broken and unworthy. She also has major trust issues.

When her ex suddenly shows up from being in hiding and threatens to ruin everything, she decides to keep it a secret from Dash. She needs to protect him.

With everything and everybody conspiring against her, Jules is on the verge of losing it. She can’t take it any more.

Dash loves Jules with everything he has but her constant pulling away and lack of trust is straining their relationship. He doesn’t know what else he can do to prove his love to her.

I am a little disappointed with this book. I loved book one but this book was lacking the angst and suspense that the first one had.

Jules was constantly whining about not being good enough. I get that she has issues but she didn’t seem to try very hard to fit in. I also couldn’t believe how casual she was about her ex showing up; he could have killed her last time. I thought the author could have done a lot more with this aspect to make the book a lot more interesting.

I loved Dash and really felt for Jules. Their love was strong and their sex was off the charts. Overall this was a pretty good book except my issue with the part of the storyline with her ex.

I recommend this book and series to read.
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February 23, 2016
I am giving this review on behalf of Kats Book Promotions/ Katsindiebookblog. Before you read this book, make sure you read the first book, Sex, Desires & Rock n Roll! This book starts right off where the first one ends. So, if you don’t want to be confused, get the first one, you will NOT be disappointed! So… Onto the review…
With many obstacles standing in their way, Dash and Jules manage to do what it takes to stay together. Between tours and exes, that is a huge deal on it’s on, can they overcome it all? Not to forget the managers who are helping by mixing in all the trouble. Insecurities come into play, but who can blame Jules when it’s all thrown in her face? Dash does what he can to show to her that it’s not the truth, but some things are easier said than done to prove things aren’t really what they seem to be.
Great writing was put into this book, including great descriptions on the characters feelings, among others. You seriously can’t go wrong in reading a book that involves sexy rockers, especially if it’s written by Michelle Lee! Don’t forget to get the first book, and I’m highly looking forward for more work from this incredible author!
February 14, 2016
Jules is wanting to be with her boyfriend Dash. Who is in a rock band Redemption. However she has to be on location at times for her job.

Her past catches up with her. When she has to interview the new up and coming chef Becc.

Bec happens to be her ex Blake.
Who broke her. In more ways then she can count.

During the interview her ex Blake tells her that Dash doesn’t love her. Won’t be faithful. He has too many beautiful women on the road and Jules is nothing.

All her insecurities set in. So she refuses to talk to Dash for days.

Will she ever talk to him. Let him know whats going on. Can she compete with the beautiful women on the road. Is Blake right? Or will Jules trust Dash and they find their happily ever after.
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3,365 reviews96 followers
February 19, 2016
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Where to start? Let me start by saying this book left off exactly where the first one ends. And it ends with Jules's past coming to back to look her in the face.

Struggling to believe she is worthy of Dash's love, struggling just to believe in herself, all of Jules' insecurities come back full force. Dash tries so hard to make her see the better side and tell her he loves her every....single...day.

This book is really quite good and I don't feel like my review does it justice. If you love an angsty rocker, then Sex, Decision, and Rock N Roll is the book for you.

Angela- Alpas Do It Better Book Blog
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March 8, 2016
Dash is off doing his Rock Star thing. Jules is worried she's not enough for Dash and that she can't handle his Rock Star Life. Dash and Jules have a crazy, sexy, emotional LOVE, that is totally a fairy tale dream, but Jules' insecurities get the best of her, especially when she has some speed bumps that pull at her fragile strings. When her best friends Val and Tracy come to her rescue, Jules will get her HEA!
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February 18, 2016
I received this for an honest review... I have to say that I absolutely fell in love with this story in the first book and I was so happy to be able to read this one!! This book takes up just where the first one left off. I just really thought this was such a great conclusion to that first book.

I have to admit I went back and reread the first one before reading this one and I just fell in love all over again!!

Jules and Dash are really amazing together <3

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March 17, 2016
Enjoyed the story thought it all came together great

Jules and Dash's story continues with all the ups and downs to be expected. Jules still suffers from her past that her ex caused, add that to dating a famous rock star whose goal in life is to keep Gwen and Dash apart.
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September 13, 2016
Wonderful, loved!!!!

Another great book!!!!!
Absolutely perfect!!
Dash, is to die for, ahhhhh. What an awesome man!!!! Him and Jules were perfect together!!!
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