Rainbow Reviews

BOOK BLURB:
Heaven Sent gets a hell of new keyboardist with a name to match. Hell Witting is an amazing musician and proves to be the answer to a sound that the band was missing. With lavender hair and big violet eyes, he captivates Brent Rose from the start, and not just with his music.

Brent knows better than to get involved with a member of the band. That just invites trouble and the last thing he wants is trouble for Heaven Sent. So he’ll just keep the attraction to himself. Doesn’t matter anyway. Hell couldn’t possibly want him. After all, Brent’s not gorgeous and flashy like the other members of the band.

When Hell makes his interest in Brent all too obvious, Brent is unprepared and unable to stay away.

So, fine, if they just keep it at sex, everything will be all right.

BOOK REVIEW:
With two solid and highly entertaining books to start Jet Mykles’ series about a rock band and the sexual exploits of its members from hookups to marriage, it’s possible that the books could either become repetitive or formulaic. Thankfully, Hell has managed to skirt that dreaded pitfall and deliver a surprisingly fresh and new take on the band members and their antics. This is easily read as a stand alone title with just enough back story offered to catch up any new reader, but those who have been following the series will enjoy the progression of relationships as well as glimpses into past and future highlighted characters.

This time the reclusive guitar player is on tap as he is thrust into the foreground when the band’s new keyboard player has his violet eyes set firmly on Brent. Brent is a departure from the two previous band members, Luc and Johnnie, in that he actively dislikes the crazy fandom and press promoting aspect of their music. While he loves to play and comes alive onstage, offstage he’s quiet and reserved hiding behind his omnipresent sunglasses. His solitary resolve is shaken when Hell joins the band and professes to be a fan of Brent’s, not just the band but Brent in particular. Brent has a long history of being used for his talent, stardom, or simply to be close to other band members so he has considerable trepidation at this gorgeous newcomer’s affection towards him.

Hell is an aptly named firecracker. He may look like an innocent and delicious angel but no doubt behind the exterior lays an intelligent, devilish, confident and aggressive man. He already knows going into the band that he wants Brent and sets about having him with a single-minded focus. Hell’s easy going manner hides his intensity which shines through in scenes where his formidable temper gets a hold of him. As a thoroughly complex and complicated character, Hell may not always be the easiest to love but he is certainly worth the work. Not to mention there is considerable work on his end convincing the disbelieving Brent that he’s not only worthy of love but has someone who loves him truly, madly, and deeply right in front of him.

Their relationship proceeds rocky at first with Brent not willing to give in to his feelings for Hell for quite a while, but slowly familiarity leads Hell to aggressively approach Brent and start their relationship which should only be scratching an itch for both of them. However in very little time, emotions on both sides are beyond just sex and convincing Brent to take a chance is a moving and often poignant journey. The supporting cast of characters, especially Luc, creates a wonderful backdrop to Brent and Hell’s drama while subtly advancing established relationships. The repeating themes of the benefits and drawbacks of rock band stardom are interwoven in a very realistic and genuine portrayal. While all the men subtly long for lasting relationships, they all appreciate to one extant or another, the availability of anonymous, easy sex and the richness of their star studded lives.

The charming cast of characters and appealing story combined with a quick moving story makes this an easy and thoroughly enjoyable read. The only caveat I found was that there were numerous obvious editing mistakes, they didn’t detract from the enjoyment of the story but towards the end of the book, I found myself annoyed by the repeated mistakes. However, don’t let this stop you from picking up the series and this book in particular. Brent and Hell are fabulous characters who will charm their way early into your heart and leave you rooting for their so richly deserved happy ever after.

One final note, even though I’ve commented on the lovely PL Nunn covers in the series I can’t help but continue to applaud the truly wonderful artwork. Not only gorgeous in its own right but so fitting and appropriate it lends itself to the story beautifully.

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