Next Time I Fall: A rockstar romance (Excess All Areas Book 2)

‘Next time I fall’ is the second book in the ‘Excess all areas’ series and although each story in this rock star series is about a different couple, I would recommend that you start this series from the beginning. That will give you more insight into the dynamics between Matt, Jase, Luke, Alex and Ben, the guys from the band.Cerys, the main female character is a new character but if you have read the first book, than you will already know the main man character Jase. Jase is the lead singer of the music band Sad Fridays and the younger brother of Matt Palmer (who’s the main man character in the first book). In ‘One day like this’ we got to know Jase as a ‘bad’, troubled guy, someone who struggled with demons from his childhood, who can be aggressive at times because he tries to forget his pain by drinking and taking drugs. And who’s also the biggest risk to the band new, discovered success. So all that made me VERY curious about his story after reading the first book!!Jase and his bandmates are finally getting their chance of becoming famous with their music. Everyone is excited about going to America to record a new album but Jase (and the other guys) also know that they aren’t there yet. And one of their problems is Jase attitude and aggression. After one heavy discussion in the music studio, Jase leaves with Cerys, the producer’s assistant, not knowing that spending a weekend with her will change his life forever. Cerys will teach him to stop running from his past and fears and to feel his pain and use that emotion in his music. Slowly, Jase is changing but it isn’t easy. Can Jase stay good? And is it really possible that a good girl like Cerys loves a guy like him? Only time can tell.I really loved this couple and their story. Jase and Cerys were just perfect for each other. I can understand why they felt so quick and deeply for each other. Just like soulmates, they belonged together. Cerys had such a good influence on Jase. She was so positive, calm, cheerful, energetic and enthusiastic. You could really see Jase growing during the story and with Cerys help face his fears and problems. It was emotional and wonderful to see the brothers make peace with each other and to see Jase not only grow as a person but also as a musician. And once Jase choose for Cerys and their relationship, he totally went for it, nothing and nobody could stop him. Not the doubts of his surroundings nor Cerys’s father or even Cerys herself. She was it for him and Jase had no doubt! I also liked the side story of Cerys and her father Jimmy Bexter, a famous producer. She grew up without him but now they get another chance to have a father-daughter relationship.The story was emotional at times but it was never too much. It had the perfect balance between light-hearted, funny moments and emotional ones. You got both POV’s in the story.I’m very happy that the writer decided to start this series before the guys got famous. Because one of the things that I like very much about this series is that it shows the guys’ struggles to become famous. We read about their insecurities, their doubts, their hopes and dreams. We don’t only see them grow as individuals but also as musicians. I really love this series and I can’t wait to read the next story.

***5 ‘Waves” Stars***After finishing ODLT, not only was I all in for the series, I was all in to have Jase’s book be the next one because the tension between them all was giving me a dose of anxiety and I needed to have some sort of...not resolution because the issues between them all are deep...but a start of a path to clearing the air and moving forward...and lemme tell you I got that and so much more! Yes, there were still parts of this book that were painful, but Jase and Cerys were amazing! Sweet, awkward, funny, heartbreaking and yet filled with the type of swoony-ness that had my heart all kinds of twitterpated and my cheeks hurting from all the grinning I was doing. I really just need more of them.So, obviously I ADORED Jase and Cerys. Funny thing about Jase, I felt for him in ODLT.. He was his own worst enemy, and the need to Gibbs smack some sense into him was strong, but his pain was real and heartbreaking. So to watch him work through all of the intense feelings he has and see the sweet guy, who still has an edge to him come out to play? Well, he’s book boyfriend gold as far as I’m concerned. And Cerys? Full on girl crush going on. Yes, she is sunshine and positivity, but it’s not OTT. She isn’t a doormat, she doesn’t look at the world with rose colored glasses on, she is simply real and would rather take the high road than not.As for their journey to their HEA. The funny thing with them is that things do progress quickly and yet there is a slow burn woven in that oddly enough worked for me in the best of ways. They do butt heads, but music connects them, so through it they learn to see each other in a way most people don’t and after that all bets are off. I simply liked their flow and how they actually communicated with each other, so there were no mind games going on and in the end, I loved how it all worked out for them.There were so many ways this book could have gone, but I’m very happy with the road taken. It had the perfect blend of angst, humor and sweetness for me. As for the Sad Fridays...I enjoyed catching up with all of them. I liked how things changed with them all, for the most part, it’s a change in progress kind of thing. I really like Alex and Ben and Matt and Iz. Luke? We’ll see. He’s got things to work through. But Nan was freakin’ amazing as always. I seriously want to be here when I grow up. And as for the new characters? I need more of Zoe. MORE. So toes crossed. But Luke’s up on the chopping block next and considering all that is already going on, it’s gonna be one heck of a ride.~ Copy provided by WFMS & voluntarily reviewed ~

Next Time I Fall is the second book in the Excess All Areas series, and although I haven't read the first in this series, I haven't had any problems understanding this story. It had been many years since I had picked up a book by this author to read, but I really enjoyed the story of Jase and Cerys.Jase is the typical rebellious good guy and disgusted with the world that has a complicated past, but I found myself understanding his side and rooting for him. Here the book takes place in the universe of music and it was interesting to see this universe and his dynamics with his bandmates. Cery is the person Jase needed in his life, and it was sweet to see how their romance softened him, and made him open up to others.I liked the book, I confess that I don't know if I'm going to read the first book of the series, because Matt was a character that I didn't like very much, I believe he could even change his mind, but at the moment I'm not a big fan of him and his girlfriend. But I look forward to seeing more of the other members of the band and I'm curious to see how Luke's story unfolds.

I was going to wait till the whole series was out before I started. I love Scarletts books and love a new series to get my teeth into. However, I kept seeing 1and2 in my library and couldn’t wait.Wow, what a start to a new series. Matt and Izzys story was brilliant. I love a good Rockstar romance, especially Scarletts Preload series but this one blew me away. Being from the UK myself, I loved the local references to food, culture, expressions, humour. It all added that extra something.It was gritty, angsty, raw, even humour too. The character development was so good. I’ll admit though I’ve just finished 2 in the Series, which was Jase and Cerys’s story and I devoured it. They’re my new favourite book couple. Their meeting was great and it just excelled from there to a wonderful love story. Jase’s journey was inspired, really wonderful writing from Scarlett. Can’t wait for 3.

Jase for the win

I really liked the first Sad Fridays story One Day Like This but I totally loved this book. As with the other book I loved the Manc expressions and grittiness, down to earth reality because life is not always perfect and we all see things from different perspectives but what I really liked was the growth of Jase. Not in a sweet & fluffy way but in a blood, sweat & tears way so you felt for him grappling with his demons and realizing he had value. I also liked Cerys, found her well rounded and strong, and a good match for him. She needed what he had to give as much as he needed what she had. Balance!Favorite quote which totally cracked me up: “He likes to run free and naked. Help him, Cerys. You’re his only hope.” Brilliant!

Next Time I Fall is the second standalone book in the Excess All Areas series and it was so good I didn't want to put it down. I'll be honest, after reading the first book in this series I wasn't sure if I was going to feel a connection with Jase in this book, but how wrong was I!! Jase and Cerys are both great, strong characters and I really enjoyed their story. Another great book in this series.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series so I had high expectations for this second instalment and had it on pre-order so was really looking forward to it. I hate to say it but I was disappointed in it and it just wasn't as good as One Day Like This in my opinion. It just wasn't holding my attention and I lost interest it took me a couple of weeks to read it instead of my usual couple of days as I kept picking it up and putting it down. I don't know if I want to read Luke's story now after this.