TRUE NORTH by Liora Blake

If you have been reading my book reviews for a while, then you know I am a sucker for a sappy romance. The harder they fall, the better the read. I have never had the pleasure of reading anything by this author before (I think it is a first book?) so I was not sure what to expect. But what I got what a whole heap of a great story, lots of steamy parts, and an appreciation for a solid writer I want to see more from. I was so pleased to be able to review this new release and tell you all about it.

True North by Liora Blake
Pub date: April 6, 2015
Pocket Star, eBook 9781476786308

What happens when a bad-boy celebrity rocker meets a small-town bestselling novelist? Find out in this first book in the sizzling new True series by Liora Blake!

While most novelists would consider jetting off to Hollywood for a TV interview rather exciting, small-town Montana writer Kate Mosely finds it all a bit exhausting. After losing her husband in a car accident where she was behind the wheel, Kate has finally found her bearings in the world again, rebuilding a simple but stable life. And even if that means a lot of lonely nights watching old movies and quiet days writing obituaries for her hometown newspaper, Kate’s not sure she’s ready for her life to change—again.

Until she shares the stage—and a whole heap of carnal gazes—with rock star Trevor “Trax” Jenkins. Despite his intimidating on-stage bravado, underneath it Kate discovers a man with a Rilke poem tattooed on his arm, an appreciation for cronuts, and a snarky wit that matches her own.

As she and Trevor explore their heated chemistry, the scarred parts of Kate’s heart begin to heal, making room for a love so passionate it makes her want long-forgotten things equal parts naughty, heart-swelling, and joyful. But when a searing exposé in a trashy gossip magazine sends Kate running, will it threaten their chances at forever?

My Review on TRUE NORTH by Liora Blake:

There are so many ways a romance novel can go. Many authors use too much angst and drama in their stories and I really hate that! The emotional ups and downs we have enough of in life. Who wants to read about it too?? IMHO! For me, this book was written just right.

You get a chance to know the characters and fall in love with their wit and genuine “Like” of each other. Throw in some other wild characters, a wee bit of drama, and some laughs too, and you have an outstanding story that is a pleasure to read.

I loved the way the author built Trevor and Kate’s ability to interact and have fun while keeping it honest too. The depth of their attraction is felt on both sides and they each have baggage to deal with. While there is a bit of drama, it does not take over the entire storyline and it is dealt with rather quickly, thank goodness. I do wish that the ending would have given us more of their relationship after the fact. I guess I hated to see this one end.

This is an author to watch. This was a great read! Lots of steam and beautiful characters that you will love to get to know! I spied a work in progress that there is another book in line for this series, so I am bookmarking it to make sure I grab it too!

Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.