Replay

I love a good second chance romance and this definitely hit the spot. Add in the suspense that was brought and the things the couple had to overcome, it's a solid story that will keep you hooked. Kacey Shea sure knows how to hook me and keep me invested in her characters. She weaves her stories so beautifully, making them fun whilst dealing with some difficult issues which are handled with sensitivity and grace. It's been a joy to binge this series.

I was never sold on Austin. He was my least favourite member of the band so when I started this book, I was prepared to not be invested in the story. But what actually happened was I met my latest book boyfriend. Getting in Austin's head and understanding him really made a difference and when I think back now to the previous books, I feel like I understand him more. He was not only the one-liner guy but the sweet and considerate guy, the guy with demons nobody knows about and the guy that will do what it takes to help those he loves. And how can you not swoon at that? Jayla is a kick-arse heroine with a difficult past. I knew it was going to be difficult for me once we found out about her, but it is written well and doesn't go into too much detail. The way she has learned to cope and allowed Austin in was brilliant and realistic. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with. Their push and pull really worked for me, I loved their chemistry and how Jayla tried to fight it but once she gave in, it was game on.

I've never really been a fan of stories where the female takes control in the bedroom department but this worked so well and made perfect sense to the story that I really enjoyed it. It was a different dynamic.

There is a bonus epilogue on the audiobook and thank goodness, I'd have definitely felt disappointed had I not got the closure that provided.


Jason Clarke was on fine form in this production. He played the cocky rockstar so well. And especially made those more vulnerable and emotional scenes stand out and give the character the depth he was missing in the earlier books. Did I mention Jason also sings? Be still my heart. I was excited when I heard Morae Brehon was cast for this audio but unfortunately, the performance fell flat for me. I really struggled with her chapters, it felt choppy - in that the words didn't seem to flow and it sounded like there was a period after every few words. Iodine I needed to speed up her chapters just to get through them, which was disappointing. Both Jason and Morae had smooth transitions between characters and the emotional sense were really heightened by their performances. The overall production was great.