The Start of Something by Tanith Davenport (Rock My World Series) | Book Review ~ Excerpt ~ $10 Gift Card
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Book Details
The Start of Something by Tanith Davenport Series: Rock My World #2
Published by Totally Bound on 12/27/2022
Genres: Adult Fiction 18+, BDSM Erotica, Romance
Format: eBook
Pages: 79
Source: Goddess Fish Promotions, Kindle UnlimitedHe dominates the charts, but can he dominate her heart?
Pop-rock singer Tamsin Keller likes to dominate, but when she breaks up with her cheating ex-boyfriend, she visits BDSM club Dante’s for another reason—to submit.
Her experience is heightened when she locks eyes with a mysterious stranger, who turns out to be rock star and Dominant Aspen LaRoche. Fascinated by Tamsin, he invites her to his holiday home for the weekend and Tamsin accepts, hoping to discover more about her submissive side.
Aspen proves to be an expert tutor, and Tamsin finds herself addicted to the pleasures he shows her. When Aspen also discovers she is a singer, he offers her band an audition with his recording company, and Tamsin jumps at the chance, knowing he can provide opportunities that she has never had before.
But when Tamsin’s jealous ex reappears in her life, will Tamsin’s career and happiness be over, or will this be the start of something for both her and Aspen?
Reader advisory: This book contains scenes of stalking and harassment, as well as infidelity.
Reader advisory: This book contains scenes of BDSM, stalking, and harassment, as well as infidelity.
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Excerpt from The Start of Something
“You’re still in that band, right? Urban Skin?”
Tamsin raised an eyebrow, surprised that he had remembered. She rarely discussed her work when at the club.
She had been the lead singer of Urban Skin for the past two years. Initially having their origins as an all-woman rock band, in recent months they had been working on a poppier sound, mostly at the instigation of their lead guitarist, Jil, who thought they would be more successful that way. Tamsin hadn’t been keen, but she had ultimately decided that success in any form was better than spending night after night playing rough pubs where nobody was interested in anything more than drink and fighting.
That had been the plan, anyway.
Instead it had turned out to be an exercise in frustration. Tamsin had been the primary songwriter for their rock tracks, but Jil had taken over for the pop songs, leaving Tamsin with little to do except play music she didn’t particularly like. And the release of their first new single Blink had been underwhelming, to put it mildly, despite constantly pushing it on social media. It hadn’t charted—it had barely registered.
But Jil was insisting it would work. And it wasn’t as though their rock music had lit up the charts either. Their drummer, Lucy, and bassist, Roxie, had gone along without complaint, so Tamsin had too, but God, it made her grind her teeth sometimes.
“Yeah, why?”
“You might want to have a chat with that guy over there.” Ryan gestured discreetly towards the other end of the room. “Do you know who he is?”
Tamsin looked at where he had indicated.
It was the blond man. He was at the bar, again nursing a glass of whisky.
“I’ve never seen him before.”
“You’ve heard of him, I guarantee it. That’s Aspen LaRoche.”
“Aspen LaRoche?” Tamsin kept her voice light and mildly curious, even as sparks started flying in her stomach.
Oh, she had heard of Aspen LaRoche. Everyone had heard of Aspen LaRoche. The lead singer of the rock band Vegas Dreams, who had recently branched out into record production after the success of their fifteenth album. He had been on the cover of every music magazine she had heard of, blue eyes coolly gazing back at the camera as journalists everywhere raved about his songwriting, his guitar playing, his stage presence.
Excerpt provided by the author/publisher for use in this post.
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Purchase Links for The Start of Something
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My thoughts on The Start of Something
The Start of Something is the newest novella in the Rock My World series from Tanith Davenport. While the book is part of a series, it can be read in any order.
The story plays heavily into the erotic romance genre with a focus on BDSM. It doesn’t venture into areas that were difficult for me to read, but please check the content warnings if you are unsure whether this novella is right for you.
Ultimately, The Start of Something is a romance. Tamsin is a pop singer, and Aspen is a rock star. Together they sizzle. When you throw in a psycho ex-boyfriend, everything gets intense in a hurry.
The story is well-written, with excellent pacing. For a novella, the characters are fully developed, and the premise is quite intriguing.
This is a series that may not be right for every reader. But, if you are intrigued by the characters and blurb, you will enjoy this quick romantic tale.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Tanith Davenport
Bio for Tanith Davenport:
I first started writing seriously when my tutor on a creative writing course pointed me towards the Romantic Novelists' Association and their New Writers' Scheme. Thanks to them, my debut novel "The Hand He Dealt" was accepted by Total-e-Bound in 2011 and was nominated for the Joan Hessayon Award for 2012. I haven't stopped writing since.
My new novella in the Rock My World series, "Hyperventilating", will be out on 21st June 2022 and the second in the series, "The Start of Something", will be out on 27th December 2022.
When I'm not writing, I love to read historical fiction and non-fiction as well as anything paranormal. I love to sing, watch horror movies and go to rock concerts. I also have two cats who like to hide all day and then destroy the house at night.
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Giveaway!
Tanith Davenport will award a $10 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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Full Tour Schedule:
January 3: Iron Canuck Reviews & More
January 10: Sandra’s Book Club
January 17: Gina Rae Mitchell
January 17: The Faerie Review
January 24: Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm
January 24: Harlie’s Books
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Question for the Author–Who are your favourite bands and doe their music inspire you to write your books.
My favourite bands are Queen and the Darkness. I was also a great fan of the Stone Gods when they were still active, and three of their songs have given me book titles so far. I love rock music and the passion rock singers put into their songs is always an inspiration.
Love your answer. I’m a fan of rock too. My current fave is Halestorm.
Ah yes, I’ve heard of them and what I’ve heard, I liked.
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interesting cover and idea
Thank you – I love the cover!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on The Start of Something, this sounds like a story that I will enjoy reading
I hope you enjoy it!
Great excerpt and cover.
Thank you – Totally Bound did a great job with the cover.
Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for having me on here – I’m glad you liked it!