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Erotic romance is one of the bestselling subgenres in the romance category. Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor.
This second in the Sinners on Tour series features lead singer Sedric Lionheart who became a playboy after his fiancee, Jessica, broke his heart. Forced on a summer tour together for two entire months, but stubbornly desperate to stay apart, they find a million steamy reasons why they had that lovin' feeling in the first place.
Praise for Backstage Pass:
"A super smokin', hot and kinky story that pushes the bounds and left me weak in the knees."
-Seriously Reviewed
"One of the best erotic romances I have read this year."
-Just Erotic Romance Reviews
Andreat78
Posted June 24, 2012
I have to start by admitting, I didn't care much for Sed before this book. In BACKSTAGE PASS, Sed is an arrogant, mostly off-putting, girlfriend-stealing man whore. The dude was known for getting it on with three to four girls at a time for crying out loud. But very rarely a contemplative, regretful side of Sed peeked through. The hint was definitely there that Sed had a story to tell. That hint is what made me excited to read ROCK HARD.
In this story, fate or circumstance pushes Sed and his former fiance, Jessica, back together. When they are forced to share close quarters, their attraction takes over and old (sexual) habits resurface. Sed wants to protect Jessica, be the alpha male and provider. Because of his blunt nature, though, he comes off as a condescending, controlling asshat. Jessica has issues, namely Sed. His controlling nature drives her crazy, enough so to make her leave him two years prior to this story. When he unexpectantly and violently re-enters her life, she wants to make him pay, to break his heart. In an effort to make that happen, she plans to use Sed's body (who can blame her?), toy with his heart, then dump his arrogant ass all over again. But, like any good romance, that plan goes down in flames when Jess realizes that Sed has changed, that he truly loves her and she never stopped loving him.
Besides Jess and Sed, the band, Sinners, is featured more in this book, as a unit. I loved that. I felt like I was behind the scenes, witnessing the magic. There is also a great deal of foreshadowing about Trey, Jace and Eric for the future books in the series. I have to admit, SINNERS ON TOUR has given me a much bigger appreciation for rock stars. I've always dug musicians, but now I really dig them. *wink*
So...I know why you're really here, for the S-E-X. Lemme tell you, there is plenty of the boning in ROCK HARD. And I do mean plenty. The kink isn't as prevalent as in BACKSTAGE PASS. Sed and Jess are a little more sedate in their tastes, but definitely not in their enthusiasm. With the amount of action these two get, I think they're basically sexual machines. They can get it on anytime, anywhere. They have insatiable appetities and they really enjoy sex in public places. And wow, homegirl's got technique! Besides having fun reading the story, I feel like I'm learning, y'all! Seriously, my mind is cataloging all of the tips I've gathered reading this series.
ROCK HARD was a highly enjoyable read for me. After the wonderful BACKSTAGE PASS, led by the most-adorable couple, Brian and Myrna, I didn't know if ROCK HARD would cut it for me. Sed and Jessica are definitely a change. Sed isn't as openly lovable as Brian. Jessica isn't the level-headed, calm person that Myrna is. I can identify with that. As a highly emotional and sometimes melodramatic chick, I like to be represented every now and then. They both make dumb choices, overreact. They're not perfect, but they are real. I fell hard for them, rooted for their happy ending. And, now that I think about it, I focused more on their relationship than the sex. Weird. Either I found the plotline to be super strong or I am becoming immune to the smexy times. *shudders* I'll go with option A. And now, the wait is on for Trey's book, DOUBLE TIME, which I have on preorder, but doesn't release until November. Somebody hold me.
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.This is billed as erotic romance. I wouldn't describe it that way at all. I did not read the other book first. In fact, I had never heard of this author prior to buying this book. I probably won't be buying the next book. This is soft-core porn with a plot, and there's nothing wrong with that, if that's what you're looking for.
There's no romance, or at least none that jumped out at me and said, "Hey! I'm romantic!" There was nothing satisfying about Sed and Jessica's relationship and its forward motion (they got back together, that's all the resolution there was). To me, it wasn't erotic so much as sexually explicit. The two are not always interchangeable. There were shining moments in the plot that gave me hope for more, but in the end those moments just led to more hot sex.
If you want to read a book that'll get you geared up and in the mood, by all means, this is the book for you. Exhibitionism, voyeurism, sex in public places, frank language, group sex, sex with drugs, BDSM. Once I let go of my expectations and read it as is, I was delighted. If I'd continued to think this was some kind of erotic romance novel, I would have been deeply disappointed.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted July 27, 2012
The only reason why I gave it 3 stars as opposed to 1 is because of Sed's band mates. They made the time I wasted worth it.
There's something unlikeable about Jessica's character. She rubbed me the wrong made, her constant screaming/nagging. I only made it halfway through the book before I put it down.
Backstage Pass was AWESOME! Hopefully, the third installment of Sinners will be better. Of course it will, because Jessica will not be the leading lady.
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Posted April 9, 2011
Olivia Cunning has done it again with her second installment of her Sinners on Tour series! Her first novel, Backstage Pass covered the story of Myrna and the lead guitarist, Brian. Steamy, hot, sex with an excellent story line. Rock Hard is the story of Jessica and the lead singer, Sed. These two will frustrate you and leave you rooting for them at the same time. Again, this is an erotic romance with an excellent story line. Jessica has a brain and knows what she wants. Sed is a protector who wants to take care of Jessica. Sed is completely swoon worthy! Who doesn't fantasize about a rock star?
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Posted March 18, 2013
This was my least favorite of the series, but still definitely worth the read. Sed grows on you but Jessica can get annoying.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 23, 2013
After stumbling upon Backstage Pass and reading it into the wee hours of the morning, I quickly bought Rock Hard which is Sed's story. I really wanted to love Sed and Jessica's story but one thing held me back and that was Jessica. What an annoying twit, I'm all for independent women making their own way in the world but at the detriment to my dignity and career thats where i draw the line. Sed is an alpha male all the way who believes in taking care of all of those around him especially his woman. Although I didn't agree with his highhandedness in the beginning I understood where he was coming from. In my opinion Jessica was a petulant brat who was never willing to compromise and was too damn prideful. There were many instances where Sed cold have called her on it but he never did, if it had been her I'm sure she would have. Maybe I'm being too hard on her because she was young considering that she was in college but she was so annoying. In addition she was too flippy floppy for my tastes, one minute she wanted to drop out of law school and be a nurse and the the next minute she realized that law was her passion. Another problem I had was the treatment Jessica received from the faculty and other students, which was totally unbelievable and could not happen in any institution of higher learning. As a result of this I didn't love this book as much as Backstage Pass, I just hope that the next book in the series is better.
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Posted April 5, 2012
GREAT continuation of Sinners on Tour series. Hot, hot, hot! Looking forward to #3. Read this book.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Rock Hard was an emotional roller coaster with plenty of ups and downs that will keep readers glued to the pages and giving you one hell of a ride. Jessica and Sed have major history and it has affected each of their lives drastically, turning them into the people they are today. Misunderstandings, assumptions, lack of trust; you name it and this couple goes through it. Both are very strong characters and as such tend to clash, a lot. But one thing they've never had a problem with.smoking hot sex. Sed and Jessica's passion is palpable in each scene together and Olivia Cunning delivers up an absolute feast in this area!
However, I just could not like Jessica, no matter how hard I tried! Loved Sed, even though he is domineering, he has a good heart behind it. Jessica just seemed cold and it took her a long time to even thaw out in the slightest. By the end I just accepted that she wasn't going to be a favorite character but I still enjoyed Rock Hard immensely despite that. Several twists and subplots add to the swift moving story line that is both gritty and realistic. Some heart breaking (Trey!) and others humorous rounding it out well.
What truly grabs you in this series though is the group dynamic, the five guys in this band and their interactions and growth together. Each one of these guys, whether you're a Brian groupie *me, me*, a Sed fan, Jace lover, or Eric and Trey follower, will capture your heart and never let go!
I am simply dying for the next novel in this series and Trey's book cannot come fast enough. I'm a Brian groupie all the way but Trey just tugs on my heart strings! If you haven't read this amazing rock star series yet then I recommend you start at the begging with Backstage Pass and do it soon, because these are keepers that you'll want to read again and again!
I ? Sinners!
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Posted April 27, 2013
I love these books. Getting ready to get the 3rd in the series. The author writes in such a way that the hotness and whit of the characters flow like honey.
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Posted March 19, 2013
Read this with your other half close by - Wink, Wink. The Sinners on Tour Series is full of 'hot' situations and fun. I enjoyed reading the series. Can't wait for the last book.
Wendy
ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' FABULOUS!!!!
I fell in love with this amazingly fun and sexy group of men known as the rock band SINNERS almost instantly when reading
Backstage Pass and I can honestly say their stories just get better and better!!! OK, I know we were all supposed to believe that Sed was a complete and total A-hole, but I never believed it! I knew there was pain, and a woman, behind his jerk off act, and boy was I right!!
Sed and Jessica may have had a rough go of it in the beginning put their love and passion EXPLODES off the pages! But IMO, the rest of the band plays as much a part in this story as the main characters. The interaction between the band members is amazing, emotional and sometimes makes me laugh right out loud! Each one of the band members is so uniquely interesting that I cannot wait for each individual story! I thought Trey would be my favorite story to get to but after learning a little more about each of them in this book, I am kind of excited to get Jace's story too!!
An incredibly hot and sexy rock band, smokin' hot sex that makes you squirm in your seat and a HEA - What more could you ask for??
Sargon1
Posted March 19, 2013
Although I didn't care or Sed all that much in the last book fell in love with him in this one. He really is the backbone of the Sinners. Jessica's attitude got to me until I found out why she was that way. Ended up loving them both and their penchant for playing in public. LOL Highly erotic read and I enjoyed it very much. Just bought the remaining two books and hope she goes to Dare's band next.
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Posted February 20, 2013
Loved it!
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Posted February 18, 2013
loved all 3 of the "Sinners on Tour" series!
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Posted February 13, 2013
I loved this book! I liked that you got to hear about the rest of the Sinners and Sed and Jessica. Sed and Jessica were so explosive together! I loved how the rest of the guys were supportive of each other. I highly recommend this book!!
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Posted February 7, 2013
Love this series!
Another solid Sinners installment from Olivia Cunnings! Sed was not my favorite before this book, but I am definitely a fan of his now. Super hot book, loved it! Can't wait for more.
Denece
Posted February 1, 2013
This bood was good, not great! I liked the 1st one a little better. There was actually too much sex!! Not enough story. I would rather have read more about their story than so much sex.
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Posted February 1, 2013
Got to love when the "hard ass" from book #1 shows his soft side in book #2. Great read full of fun banter and sex.
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Posted January 15, 2013
Okay, so like many other people, I wasn't Sed's biggest fan in the first one, but oh, how I absolutely adore the man now! Rock Hard was every bit as good as Backstage Pass, with scorching sex scenes and the band's dynamic further developed and explained. This book just about tore me up, and I think that the author did an absolutely marvelous job of showing how the characters interactions strengthen them, who needs who and in what capacity. I love Trey, even more so than before, which I didn't think was even remotely possible. The relationship between Sed and Jessica has its frustrating moments, but I swear I know some people just like them and at times I was nodding my head like, yup, exactly. Super loved it!
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Posted January 11, 2013
Olivia Cunning is such a great author because I really don't know how I was able to love Sed when Sed seems so unlovable. I love the premise of this story that Jessica was the one that got away. That they had history and how they meet up again and reconnect. This book has the typical steamy, naughty, sizzling chemistry I now know of Olivia's books. Great love scenes - page burning scenes. I can read about any rockstars that Olivia writes about! I can't wait for all the band members books to come out.
And HANDS DOWN she has the best websites. Yes it's plural. Check out her blogs and Sinners have their own fictional website!!! It's soooooooooo much fun and Olivia knows just want we need...and that is more and she feeds our need for more with lots of extras on her sites! I devour anything Sinners and she has plenty!!! I LOVE IT! Olivia is THE BEST! She understands a reader.
Overview
Erotic romance is one of the bestselling subgenres in the romance category. Olivia Cunning delivers the perfect blend of steamy sex, heartwarming romance, and a wicked sense of humor.
This second in the Sinners on Tour series features lead singer Sedric Lionheart who became a playboy after his fiancee, Jessica, broke his heart. Forced on a summer tour together for two entire months, but stubbornly desperate to stay apart, they find a million ...