Reluctant Rockstar by Frances FoxMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Blurb
A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong?
The Purple Lizards are a rock world phenomenon, but lead singer Martin’s tired of his rock-and-roll persona. He’d rather be at home with his garden. When he gets home from tour he finds his gardener has had a heart attack and Simon, his grandson, is helping him out. Simon’s different to Fred. He talks, for a start. Martin and Fred have a perfectly functional friendship based on long silences and discussions about heritage vegetables. Simon talks about personal things as well. It makes Martin prickly.
Simon’s at a bit of a loss. He stepped up to help his grandfather whilst he was in hospital despite his misgivings about the absent Martin. But Fred clearly likes him, which is unusual. Fred prefers plants to people. That he actively likes a rock star who used to smash up hotel rooms is really strange. Simon’s reserving judgement. Apparently the band have a break in their tour coming up. He’ll see whether he can work for the man once he’s spent some time with him.
A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong?
The Purple Lizards are a rock world phenomenon, but lead singer Martin’s tired of his rock-and-roll persona. He’d rather be at home with his garden. When he gets home from tour he finds his gardener has had a heart attack and Simon, his grandson, is helping him out. Simon’s different to Fred. He talks, for a start. Martin and Fred have a perfectly functional friendship based on long silences and discussions about heritage vegetables. Simon talks about personal things as well. It makes Martin prickly.
Simon’s at a bit of a loss. He stepped up to help his grandfather whilst he was in hospital despite his misgivings about the absent Martin. But Fred clearly likes him, which is unusual. Fred prefers plants to people. That he actively likes a rock star who used to smash up hotel rooms is really strange. Simon’s reserving judgement. Apparently the band have a break in their tour coming up. He’ll see whether he can work for the man once he’s spent some time with him.
A tired rock star and a judgemental gardener…what could possibly go wrong?
Our Thoughts
Reluctant Rockstar is a sweet and heartwarming romance about a rock star - Martin - who's tired of the limelight, the long tours the overall chaos of his lifestyle. And Simon, who helps him find his way home.
Martin, who is the lead singer of the Purple Lizards, has been living the rock star lifestyle for years. He's lived for years in the spotlight, rolling in fame, fortune, and groupies. Nowadays the stage no longer calls to him or makes his heart pump like it once did.
He longs for home when he is on the road, for the quiet anonymity of a small town, and serenity of his garden.
He just isn't sure how he can acquire it that is until Simon shows him the way
Simon calls to all of Martin's desires
Reluctant Rockstar is a sweet and heartwarming romance about two very different people who find love in the most unexpected of places. Frances Fox does a wonderful job of developing her characters and creating a believable and relatable story.
The book is full of humor, heart, and soul.
I smiled at Simon's antics. At how easily he read Martin
My heart broke a little for Martin, he was so lost
These two just clicked so well together how naturally their relationship developed. How easily Simon was able to pick up on what Martin needed in each moment
I do wish there was a bit more to the scenes at times though, some just felt incomplete - totally a me thing, I easily connected to these two and that usually leaves me wanting more details or background
This is the first in a series so I know I will get many of my answers and more from some of the next books
This ends with a HEA
If you are looking for a feel-good romance with a touch of humor, then I highly recommend Reluctant Rockstar.
Authors Website
Reluctant Rockstar is a sweet and heartwarming romance about a rock star - Martin - who's tired of the limelight, the long tours the overall chaos of his lifestyle. And Simon, who helps him find his way home.
Martin, who is the lead singer of the Purple Lizards, has been living the rock star lifestyle for years. He's lived for years in the spotlight, rolling in fame, fortune, and groupies. Nowadays the stage no longer calls to him or makes his heart pump like it once did.
He longs for home when he is on the road, for the quiet anonymity of a small town, and serenity of his garden.
He just isn't sure how he can acquire it that is until Simon shows him the way
Simon calls to all of Martin's desires
Reluctant Rockstar is a sweet and heartwarming romance about two very different people who find love in the most unexpected of places. Frances Fox does a wonderful job of developing her characters and creating a believable and relatable story.
The book is full of humor, heart, and soul.
I smiled at Simon's antics. At how easily he read Martin
My heart broke a little for Martin, he was so lost
These two just clicked so well together how naturally their relationship developed. How easily Simon was able to pick up on what Martin needed in each moment
I do wish there was a bit more to the scenes at times though, some just felt incomplete - totally a me thing, I easily connected to these two and that usually leaves me wanting more details or background
This is the first in a series so I know I will get many of my answers and more from some of the next books
This ends with a HEA
If you are looking for a feel-good romance with a touch of humor, then I highly recommend Reluctant Rockstar.
Authors Website
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