Music of the Heart (Runaway Train Series, Book 1)

4 Rocking Stars for Music of the Heart! Oh Jake! You are such a charming screw up!

“Just remember that forgiveness is so much easier than regret.”

Abby Renard is ready to start a new chapter in her life.She is joining her brother’s christian rock group ‘Jacob’s Ladder’. She gets on what she thinks is their tour bus. But its not Jacob’s Ladder’s bus, it’s Jake Slater’s (lead singer of Runaway Train) bus.Jake and Abby get off to a rocky start. Abby literally falls into Jakes bed. Jake is fine with this, Abby, however, is not. Jake’s not used to being turned down. Jake is a rock star and known womanizer, but this band isn’t a typical rock group. I loved the band- they were all really funny and sweet guys. After meeting Abby, Jake gives her the name ‘Angel’.Jake bets Abby that she couldn’t make it a week on the bus. Abby is not one to back down from a challenge. Her family is not happy, but she decides to stay on the bus for a week with the band.The band see’s how talented Abby is, for the first time, Jake makes music with someone.He and Abby grow close in a short period of time. Jake is going through a lot in his life. And he screws up... a lot. Over and over again. I really liked Jake, but I think Abby let him off the hook way to fast for some of the things he pulled in the beginning. After the week is up, Abby and Jake make the decision to give their relationship a go. She has feelings for Jake she has never had before, and he is breaking all of his rules about not dating for her. They have a connection and chemistry. I loved the two of them together. Jake constantly feels like he isn’t good enough for Abby, which is part of the reason he acts out so much. Abby is always telling him how much he means to her.

“You’re not able to see yourself like I do. You’re deserving of my love, and I want to give it to you in all ways.”

Towards the end, I got a little heartbroken. This story isn’t all happy- there will be tears.

“When you’re broken and shattered like you are right now, I’m going to help you pick up the pieces. That’s what love is baby.” “I barley know how to be with someone when I’m whole. How the hell am I supposed to be with you when I’m so fucking broken?”

Jake’s first instinct when tragedy strikes is to push Abby away, but will he finally let her be there for him? And will she be able to convince him that he is worthy of her love? I love Katie Ashley’s writing! Even though Jake aggravated me at times(pulling all his shenanigans) as did Abby(always letting him off the hook easily) I liked them both. A sweet and emotional read with an ending that left a huge smile on my face!!! I want more from this book, I loved a lot of the secondary characters... maybe a AJ book, or Rhys, or one of Abby’s brothers? hint hint lol! A good solid 4 star read for me.

#4stars #review #rockstar