New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Ashley brings a
new story in her Rock Chick series…
In high school, Malia Clark found the man of her dreams.
Darius Tucker.
But life hits them full in the face way before it ever should. Darius makes a
drastic decision to keep his family safe and Malia leaves town with a secret.
When Malia returns, she seeks Darius to share all, but Darius finds out before
she can tell him. At the same time, she finds out just how much Darius has
changed in the years she’s been away.
She just refuses to give up on him.
Until he forces her hand.
Secrets come between Malia and Darius, at the same time Malia has to worry
about weird things going on at the law firm where she works, her kid wants a
car and she’s stuck in slow-cooker hell. Luckily, her ride or dies have her
back.
And in the meantime, she might just learn she never should have lost hope in
Darius Tucker.
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For book three, Rock Chick Redemption, click HERE.
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For book six, Rock Chick Reckoning, click HERE.
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I’d wanted to be a lawyer.
But life was tough with a curious two-year-old, even if my mom and dad and
sister and all the aunties and uncles and cousins pitched in to help me out.
I needed to keep my nose clean.
And I needed to stay away from Darius Tucker.
Everyone told me he’d turned to the dark side.
However, I thought it was time. It was time he shook himself out of this
garbage.
It was time he learned he had a child and had to step up.
It was time three years ago, but I’d been young and scared and hurt, so I’d
made an emotional decision and my parents had stepped in to support and protect
me.
Off I went to Fort Collins.
Now I was back.
So, yeah.
It was time.
Veronica
– ☆☆☆☆☆
This wait for Darius’ story has been a long one and it was well worth it. Rock
Chick Rematch is told from the point of view of Malia, the love of Darius’
life. The prologue hooked me in, by page three of the first chapter, I was
desperate for a Rock Chick re-read, and by the end of the first chapter, had
tears in my eyes.
Darius and Malia’s romance takes us back to their high school days and we get
parts of their lives leading up to the here and now. I soaked up every word of
their love story. There are some difficult, heart wrenching moments and I think
that made the good times even sweeter. And there was a pretty big surprise I
did not see coming. I love that after reading so many of these stories so many
times, that I can still be surprised.
Rock Chick Rematch is a novella but there is so much packed into the
story. Drama, romance, a little danger, action, and a drop of crazy Rock Chick
action and Hot Bunch deliciousness. Malia and Darius’ romance is pretty epic,
and I had a blast reading it. It was everything you want in a Rock Chick story.
Ruthie
– ☆☆☆☆☆
This is book 9.5 in the Rock Chick series, and it has a timeline of zero to
nine point five, as it spans the whole series… which makes me want to go back
to the very first book and read them all over again, with my newly acquired
knowledge! If you are new to this series, then this should be the door into a
whole lot of goodness in your future.
There are some truly mind-blowing twists and turns in this book, which affected
me deeply as I read, and made me think about just how I’d react if I were Malia
or Darius. We follow them from school to present day, discovering the whys and
the hows of their lives, which did not take the expected path, but always
stayed somewhat aligned. I’m loathed to say anything more about the actual
story, because it all feels like revealing things you need to experience
directly. I promise it will be worth it.
We also get some lovely cameos of the Rock Chicks from way back when and right
up to date – always good to have a catch up on how everyone is doing.
All in all, a very good read from the very first page. Thank you, Kristen
Ashley.
Shelby
– ☆☆☆☆☆
This is the story I have been *patiently* waiting for! As a fan of Kristen
Ashley's Rock Chick series, I wanted to learn more about Darius. Having said
that, anyone can dive into this novella and keep up. The previous books are
awesome, and add to this story, but aren't required.
Darius has been such a special character throughout the Rock Chick series. He's
real, and gritty, and not the totally good guy... but he always helps when
needed. This novella is the backstory I've always hoped for. We learn that he
wasn't always the character we were introduced to. Circumstances, bad
decisions, and familial loyalty all shaped the man he is.
We meet Malia, who is friends with the Chicks but finds her soulmate love early
in life. (I have to say I loved the historical scenes, and the way this story
was told.) When the love of her life experiences a tragedy, he doesn't turn to
her... instead, he alienates her. Unfortunately, this is just one of many
mistakes.
I loved this story!! Malia is a strong, capable, patient, and compassionate
woman. She knows what and who she wants, she isn't willing to compromise her
values. There was so much emotion, adversity, and love in these pages – I couldn't
put it down. Add to that the appearances from all my favorite Rock Chicks and
Hot Bunch, this is a five-star read!
KRISTEN
ASHLEY is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of
over eighty romance novels. She’s a
hybrid author, publishing titles both independently and traditionally, her
books have been translated in fourteen languages and she’s sold millions of
books.
Kristen, born in Gary and raised in Brownsburg, Indiana, was a fourth-generation
graduate of Purdue University. Since, she has lived in Denver, the West Country
of England, and she now resides in Phoenix. She worked as a charity executive
for eighteen years prior to beginning her independent publishing career. She
now writes full-time.
Although romance is her genre, the prevailing themes running through all of
Kristen’s novels are friendship, family, and a strong sisterhood. To this end,
and as a way to thank her readers for their support, Kristen has created the
Rock Chick Nation, a series of programs that are designed to give back to her
readers and promote a strong female community. You can learn more about Kristen
and the Rock Chick Nation on her website.
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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided
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