Cherry Lips Series by Athena Wright

I thought it'd be an easy job when my friend asked me to "babysit" her out-of-control brother — her playboy, arrogant, sinfully sexy older brother. As the bassist in the rock band Cherry Lips, Gael's had more than his fair share of women. But his dirty, sexy words ignite my body, just as his promises of forever ignite my heart... moreI thought it'd be an easy job when my friend asked me to "babysit" her out-of-control brother — her playboy, arrogant, sinfully sexy older brother. As the bassist in the rock band Cherry Lips, Gael's had more than his fair share of women. But his dirty, sexy words ignite my body, just as his promises of forever ignite my heart. Is Gael promising a fun time, or promising a lifetime? * * * Hard Rock Promise is part of the Athena Wright Hard Rock ‘verse, but can be read as a standalone with a HEA. * * * Author's notes: This book is complete and utter fangirl wish fulfillment. It is not realistic in the slightest. But who reads rock star romances for realism, anyway? ;) less

Julian Woods is an emotionally repressed rock star. I’m the woman he left heartbroken and betrayed. After years of hard work, after sacrificing everything to hit it big, Julian walked out on me. He walked out on our band. He walked away from everything we’d worked so hard to achieve.
 He left me vulnerable. He left me defenseless. He left me to be preyed upon by those with malicious, deceitful motives... moreJulian Woods is an emotionally repressed rock star. I’m the woman he left heartbroken and betrayed. After years of hard work, after sacrificing everything to hit it big, Julian walked out on me. He walked out on our band. He walked away from everything we’d worked so hard to achieve.
 He left me vulnerable. He left me defenseless. He left me to be preyed upon by those with malicious, deceitful motives.
 Now, years later, after being blackballed from the music industry, I’m desperate for a fresh start. I’ll take any job that gets my foot back in the door.
 Even if that means accepting a songwriting gig with the smoldering, secretive man who shattered my heart.
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Hard Rock Muse is the third novel in the Cherry Lips series, but can be read as a standalone with a HEA.
 It is the 12th book in Athena Wright's Hard Rock 'verse. Other Books: Cherry Lips Hard Rock Crush Hard Rock Kiss Hard Rock Muse Darkest Days Hard Rock Tease Hard Rock Fling Hard Rock Sin Hard Rock Deceit Hard Rock Heat Feral Silence Hard Rock Gaze Hard Rock Voice Hard Rock Touch Hard Rock Heart less

He’s my big sister’s best friend. This rock star god knows I’m off-limits. But is that a rule he’s willing to break? Seth Powers is wild. He’s devilish. He’s hot as sin. He’s also my big sister Everly's best friend and a rock star drummer in one of the hottest bands around. My silly schoolgirl crush from years ago has turned into a burning desire. I crave his strong fingers caressing my skin. I long for his lips to capture mine... moreHe’s my big sister’s best friend. This rock star god knows I’m off-limits. But is that a rule he’s willing to break? Seth Powers is wild. He’s devilish. He’s hot as sin. He’s also my big sister Everly's best friend and a rock star drummer in one of the hottest bands around. My silly schoolgirl crush from years ago has turned into a burning desire. I crave his strong fingers caressing my skin. I long for his lips to capture mine. But if Everly has one rule when it comes to Seth, it’s this: Hands off my little sister. I know he wouldn’t break his friend’s trust like that. But with his lingering looks and his quick, intimate touches, I can’t help but wonder… Is that a rule Seth is willing to break? -- 
Hard Rock Love is the fourth novel in the Cherry Lips series, but can be read as a standalone with a HEA.
 Other Books: Hard Rock Crush Hard Rock Kiss Hard Rock Muse less