Review: Rocked (Lost in Oblivion, #1) by Taryn Elliott (Goodreads Author), Cari Quinn (Goodreads Author)

Rocked by Taryn Elliott
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

We know from the previous book, Seduced how the band come about choosing their name….

“They were going to have to come up with a name for the soap opera this shit was becoming. As the Oblivion Turns? Nope—pretentious. Days of Oblivion? No…wait. Lost in Oblivion. That had a certain ring to it.”

Before I start telling you about this series…let’s just say that I think the band’s name is totally AWESOME!!!!So COOL!!!!

The first book was a prequel to the series and basically a set up to the band’s story…..how they got together and how they worked getting their music out there.

Rocked, the 1st novel in the Lost in Oblivion Series by Cari Quinn & Taryn Elliott Rocked, begins just after the ending of the previous book, Seduced, where the band, Oblivion was finally being noticed and heard. The story focuses on bassist Deacon McCoy, the level-headed, quiet, nice and reliable member of the band. Patient, talented and the one who keeps the band members on track to achievement their goals.

Getting booked for a 6 month tour as the opening act for a well-know band, it’s Oblivion’s chance to succeeding in being noticed and heard.

Harper has been hired as a chef on the tour and she knows all about the world of rockstars, having seen the life her parents had as “roadies”. She’s independent, funny, and quirky and has no interest in relationships and certainly not impressed by the whole rockstar lifestyle!!!

“Women are a commodity, a vice, and a temptation.”

She knows how women are seen and treated as commodities by this industry and she has no plans whatsoever to get involved with Deacon McCoy, even if he’s cute and sexy!!! But soon finds herself unable to resist this rather gorgeous and talented man!!

Deacon is totally smitten with Harper. In fact, she’s the first woman he has ever wanted more than just a one night stand. But he understands her feelings and rather than act like hard-assed alpha-male, shows her understanding and caring.

I really liked seeing their relationship evolve, and as a couple they were pretty cute.

The banter between the two was really funny and so original….

"You gotta tell me your name.”
She stuffed a hunk of potato in her mouth. “Why do you care?”
“Because food orgasms are personal, and I need to know who’s giving me one.”

I also enjoyed learning more about the band members and the daily lives of people who are working so hard in achieving success and fame. All the good and bad things…and wow…Nick & Simon…total assholes!!!!

Great characters, fantastic writing, witty and clever dialogue.

I am really looking forward to continuing reading this series.

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