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~**~ ARC Review: Played by the Rockstar (Mile High Rocked #1) by Christina Hovland ~**~


***5 ‘Gibson’ Stars***

This book totally made me snort laugh. And swoon. And grin like a fucking loon and also growl with frustration. So basically it was a great read where I got to meet a whole new crew of people I NEED to know more about AND also get some time hanging out with some other people I already know and love aka the Mile High Matched crew...so total win-win for me!

I freakin’ ADORED Linx aka Cedric. He got that silver tongued charisma thing going on, is easy going and totally about his music and his cat ~ that was a bit weird at the start, but I can’t not love a man who loves his pets as much as he did. Becca was mixed bag for me. I honestly did adore her. She’s got this brightness to her that draws you in and will go all out when necessary, but man, some of the convo’s she was having in her head with herself had me growling.

As for their journey to their HEA, it was a lot of fun. The attraction was instant between them, but I really enjoyed how well they flowed together, there were awkward moments, but it really felt as if they just enjoyed the hell out of each other and ended up finding something amazing when they weren’t looking for it.

This was a great start to the series. It is a spinoff, so while you don’t HAVE to read Mile High Matched to start it, I honestly think you should because everyone basically pops in at some point since everyone is somehow connected. And then there is Babushka and she is still freaking AMAZING, though Becca’s mom did give her a run for her money a couple of times. But speaking of the new crew. I’m already totally looking forward to Tanner and Mach getting their HEA, especiall Tanner. And then there is Courtney, Knox, Bax and Hans ~ I already like Courtney, but Knox and Bax need to prove themselves and I wouldn’t mind know more about Hans. So, I cannot wait to get my hands on the next book in the series!

~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~

A rock star walks into a bar…

Certified behavioral counselor (and former band groupie) Becca Forrester needs a break. Taking a leave of absence from her job, she moves into the apartment over her parents’ garage, and clinches a gig waitressing at a dive bar known for bringing in big name musicians.

Cedric “Linx” Lincoln is a certified rock star. Bassist for the hugely popular rock band, Dimefront, he’s in Denver while the band is on hiatus a-freaking-gain. He's looking for something—anything—to keep him occupied until they can all get back to making music. When he saunters into his friend’s bar, he finds the perfect diversion.

Becca’s presence is a breath of fresh air. The sizzle she ignites in him is precisely what he needs. Bonus: no-stress, no-strings hookups are his specialty. But when things between them tip toward serious, his band implodes, and Becca's leave of absence ends, they’re forced to decide what their “real” lives should look like. Maybe there’s room for an encore…

Release Date: February 25th, 2021

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Christina Hovland lives her own version of a fairy tale—an artisan chocolatier by day and romance writer by night. Born in Colorado, Christina received a degree in journalism from Colorado State University. Before opening her chocolate company, Christina’s career spanned from the television newsroom to managing an award-winning public relations firm. She’s a recovering overachiever and perfectionist with a love of cupcakes and dinner she doesn’t have to cook herself. A 2017 Golden Heart® finalist, she lives in Colorado with her first-boyfriend-turned-husband, four children, and the sweetest dog around.

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