Maggie Blackbird

Today, I’m hosting author Tanith Davenport’s latest release I’m with the Band, book two in the Rock My World series, an erotic romance.  Be sure to read my review.  And don’t forget to enter the Rafflecopter giveaway.

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Title: I’m with the Band
Series: Rock My World, book three
Author: Tanith Davenport
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: May 9, 2023
Length: 84 pages
Publisher: Totally Bound Publishing

Blurb:  When filmmaker Tawny Michaels is asked to make a documentary about recently re-formed band Greycomet, she already knows who she’ll have to face – her ex-boyfriend Marsh Kilmer, lead singer of the band. In the ten years they’ve been apart Tawny has been happy with nothing but flings, choosing to avoid relationships, but Marsh’s only regret is losing her – and he’s determined to win her back, no matter what.

Knowing the production company is in the financial hole and finding herself still attracted to Marsh, Tawny decides to go along for the ride, but their passionate reunion hits trouble when the documentary attracts a stalker who has been relentlessly chasing the band. Tawny finds herself hiding out with Marsh, fighting to keep her business afloat while keeping herself safe – but soon realises her safety is the last thing on her mind. Can she forgive Marsh the past and trust him with her heart?

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“Ready, Dani?” Tawny asked, just as a reminder to Lola that she was the one in charge, thank you very much. “Keep the camera on Marsh for now.”

“Ready to go.” Dani held a hand up alongside the camera, three fingers aloft.

“Three, two, one.”

“So what made you decide you do this documentary?” Lola asked. The tone of her voice was a little off, almost excited, and Tawny eyed her suspiciously.

Marsh tilted his head, shrugging. “The band and I are entering a new phase of working. We’re ready to look back over our past as well as turn towards the future.”

“Look back over the past…” Lola paused, although to Tawny it didn’t seem as though she needed to think about her next question. “Do you have any regrets from your past?”

Marsh glanced across at Tawny. “Many things happened in the course of my career that I’m proud of. But I also lost a lot of people along the way. And some of them I will always regret losing.”

A stone seemed to settle in Tawny’s stomach.

“You’ve had a varied career,” Lola commented coolly. “And now you’re releasing a greatest hits album. Would you say that and the documentary are intended to rejuvenate a failing career?”

What?

Tawny’s gaze snapped towards Lola at the same time as Marsh’s did, but Marsh spoke first.

“This interview is over.”

And, holding up one hand towards the camera, he stalked out of the room, brushing past Tawny on his way.

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I’m not big on rock romances because I always wonder if the author will stay true to the craziness of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle, but this book nailed it.  The author did a great job bringing me into the world of music in a very realistic way.

You’ve read the blurb so I’ll get straight to the review.  First, it’s a short read.  Very short.  So the author has a lot to pack in within these sixty pages.  And she does a great job of fleshing out a story of tragedy that left Tawny no choice but to flee the rock world to save her own sanity.

As for Tawny’s ex, Marsh, he’s come a long way after they split.  He’s ready to tell his story in a documentary that Tawny happens to be directing.

Both characters are likeable.  Tawny didn’t have the greatest upbringing, and she found an escape in music and most of all with Marsh.  Marsh, on the underhand, fell for every rock ‘n’ roll cliché, as most musicians do.  And it cost him Tawny.

Both are older.  Tawny is weary, but Marsh is determined to win her back.  And I like the method he employs.  It was great reading about Tawny slowly letting down her walls.  There’s even a crazy stalker sneaking about, and the obsessed fan is needed for Tawny’s character arc, because she again has to face what had sent her packing in the first place.

The novel is well-plotted and answers the questions the readers have.  It also delves deep into backstory, something I dislike, but the author made this work.  She did.  For once I wasn’t bothered by reading certain flashbacks.  It helped tie the story together.

This is a quick read with steam, and I kept wondering how the two would make it work.  I found the decision Marsh made at the ending very appropriate.  Do yourself a favour and get a copy.  The writing is excellent, the dialogue realistic, and the setting wonderfully crafted.

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Tanith Davenport began writing erotica at the age of 27 by way of the Romantic Novelists’ Association New Writers’ Scheme. Her debut novel “The Hand He Dealt” was released by Totally Bound in June 2011 and was shortlisted for the Joan Hessayon Award for 2012.

Tanith has had short stories published by Totally Bound, Naughty Nights Press and House of Erotica. She loves to travel and dreams of one day taking a driving tour of the United States, preferably in a classic 1950s pink Cadillac Eldorado.

Tanith’s idea of heaven is an Indian head massage with a Mojito at her side.

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