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Rock Strong (Rock Candy Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Virna DePaul (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 523
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Rock star Liam Collier, front man for Point Break, is at the top of his game. With two songs in the Top 10, he’s a rock-and-roll bad boy, known for his proclivity for partying and hooking up with gorgeous women. For Liam, falling in love was something he figured would happen down the road—not on the first day of his first world tour. And not with his reserved background cellist.

Classical cellist Abby Chan is on the road to join the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. But to pay back her expensive education, first she has to travel another kind of road—playing cello for a garish rock band’s world tour.

When classical music meets rock-and-roll, Abby and Liam will venture outside their comfort zones. But can prim propriety and a carefree attitude last longer than the tour? Or are they destined to be just another headline for the tabloids?

For more sexy and emotional romance, check out Virna's other books!

BEDDING THE BACHELORS SERIES
Book 1: Bedding the Wrong Brother
Book 2: Bedding the Bad Boy
Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire
Book 4: Bedding the Best Friend
Book 5: Bedding the Biker Next Door
Book 6: Bedding the Bodyguard
Book 7: Bedding the Best Man
Book 8: Bedding the Boss
Book 9: Bedding the Baby Daddy
Book 10: Bedding the Fake Boyfriend
Novella: Wedding the Bad Boy

GOING DEEP SERIES
Down Deep
Royally Deep
Deep Inside
Deep Desire

KISS TALENT AGENCY SERIES
Lip Service
Pucker Up
Locking Lips
Lip Action
Kiss Off
Kiss It Better

ROCK CANDY SERIES
Rock Strong
Rock Dirty
Rock Wild
Rock Free
Rock Sexy
Rock Sweet

HARD AS NAILS SERIES
Hard Time
Hard Case
Hard Core
Hard Place
Hard Act

HOME TO GREEN VALLEY
What Love Can Do
The Way Love Goes
I'm Gonna Love You
Best Of My Love
Because You Love Me
So Much In Love

BAD BOY DOCTORS
Bad Boy M.D.
Dr. Hottie

RED HOT COPS SERIES
Getting Busy
Getting Down
Getting Dirty

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS GROUP SERIES
Shades of Desire
Shades of Temptation
Shades of Passion

PARA-OPS SERIES
Knox: Chosen by Blood
Wraith: Chosen by Fate
Dex: Chosen by Sin

BELLADONNA AGENCY SERIES:
Turned
Awakened

OTHER
Filthy Rich Alpha
His Royal Hotness
SEAL of a Lifetime
Sext Addict
Nailing Studs
Craving Her Cowboy
A Vampire's Salvation
Wild For Mr. Wrong
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About the Author

Virna DePaul is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of sexy contemporary, new adult, and paranormal romances. She has been traditionally published with Penguin, Harlequin, and Random House. She is also a bestselling Indie author. virnadepaul.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00WOM7Y4W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Books That Rock (June 22, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 22, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1967 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 523

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Virna DePaul is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, and a former criminal prosecutor who writes thrilling, sexy stories about ordinary people overcoming extraordinary obstacles to find love. She has been traditionally published with Penguin, Harlequin, and Random House, and is also a bestselling Indie author.

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Carol B
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended read!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2015
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I loved this book. It had all the makings of a good book with two very different type of people and it delivered! I cried when Liam was so heartbroken. I can't wait for the next book to come out. I read Garrick's book first which made me want to read this one. I love finding a new author what writes with such emotion
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MarieV
4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018
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This was a really sweet take on a rock star romance. I’ve seen so many that focused on the hardcore of rock star life and while this book touched on that, it focused so much more on the budding relationship between Liam and Abby.

Complete opposites, they shared an instant connection that gave them such an ease for it to evolve into something much deeper and more meaningful. Both waver with their emotions for the other and even try to convince themselves it’s not real...but alas, true love will always win in the end.

A wonderful story.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Made the Grade: Rock Candy Series, Book 1
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2018
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3.5 out of 5 stars, Juilliard graduate Abby’s (Abigail/Ab) longtime goal is to be a part of the NY Philharmonic. Therefore when she gets the chance to audition she is beyond thrilled, but until then she needs a way to make money so her friend helps her get a gig to be a part of Point Break’s string section for the summer. That first night Abby meets Liam, who’s the lead singer of Point Break, and both of their future desires instantly change. Yet time will only tell if those changes will be for the better or not.

Okay … I’ll be straight with you … I REALLY liked Liam and Abby, along with the other members of Point Break. It is ONLY because I liked the characters that I stuck with this novel because, without trying to give anything away, while the storyline might portray “insta romance” both Abby & Liam have reservations which in turn gets them to behaving badly. Badly enough that while some readers might feel Liam’s choices are fine, other readers might be disgruntled with the decisions Liam & Abby make. I was on the disgruntled side, I mean I get why Liam did what he did and though it wasn’t that bad I wish he hadn’t done it. I WISH what does happen wasn’t the big dilemma in this novel, though what happens gives this novel a more realistic feel to it.

Nevertheless, as I already stated, I did really like Abby & Liam together. Though they seem to be opposites, they have many similarities that draws them together too. I was rooting for them from the beginning. Then with Liam’s punk cowboy-ness and Abby’s classy staunchness, I found them to be an odd match made in heaven.

I do recommend this novel to those looking for a realistic-ish contemporary rockstar romance!

Review By: From Me to You ... Video, Photography, & Book Reviews
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Iread2xs
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this Author
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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This author never fails to provide hours of easy breezy, hot at times, romantic enjoyment. This looks like it will be a great series, about the members of a rock band. This one is the story of the lead singer Liam and Anna, the cello player that plays backup for the band while they are on tour.
She wants nothing to do with the after show parties hosted by the members of the band and he is starting to agree, but he is unsure of his feelings for her and he messes up and gets caught with another woman.
Can they fit into each other's worlds. She plays weekend wedding jobs and practices all the time for her audition for the philharmonic what she is ready, her dream.
He's living the dream; money, wild women and fun. Wake up every morning in a new place. He's at the top of his game.
I can hardly wait to read the next book
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Rinne
5.0 out of 5 stars Rock Strong Review
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2017
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I highly recommend this book to anyone that loves a believable romance. Liam and Abby are two soul mates that belong together. They just have to believe it. Liam has a plan to live the life of the lead singer of a popular rock band and in a few years find the right woman and settle down. But what happens if the right women makes an appearance in his life a couple of years too early? Abby has a plan to tour the summer as cellist with a popular Rock band, get an apartment in NYC, and earn a seat in the Philharmonic. What she did not plan was to fall for the lead singer of the Rock band she played in. Great story. Couldn't put the book down. Fell in love with all the characters. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars.
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Beth I-L
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2018
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Really enjoyed this book. For the first time in quite a while the main characters grabbed me from the beginning and had me invested in them. I was rooting for their happy ending.

I’ve read a couple of other books by DePaul and I enjoy her writing style and her storytelling ability. The character development is well done, the story arc is well paced. The characters feel real and the author inspires empathy and emotion in the reader.

I highly recommend this book and this author. I’ll be reading more of her work.
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Catlover
5.0 out of 5 stars Abby finds Rock Strong but her love for Liam is even stronger.
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2017
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I have been reading this author for quite awhile and I am real happy to review another great steamy romance. Abby is a very serious classical musician who makes peanuts playing for weddings. Her mom sacrificed a fortune for her education and she wants to pay it back. Liam is the young rock and roll star who is not sure that he is ready to settle down. He hires her to play her cello as back up in his band and falls head over heals but with doubts. Read how Liam screws up and how it gets resolved. I received a gifted copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review. I honestly love this story and this series!
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2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2017
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I really try to like this book .But I hate that the book was he might think this and she might think that but there was no talking to each other boring.
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coralee corrigan
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 28, 2017
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Amazing read and Loved it
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Karen Galloway
5.0 out of 5 stars A Really Good Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2017
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This is my first book by Virna DePaul and it didn't disappoint me. I really enjoyed this book and it kept me engrossed throughout. I loved the characters and the way they interacted with each other. This is a fun sexy and intriguing book and I'd recommend this book to anyone.
I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book and I plan to read more books by this author.
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lydiallama
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Australia on May 19, 2017
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fun to read
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Devon
1.0 out of 5 stars This one was a DNF for me. Between one ...
Reviewed in Canada on June 23, 2017
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This one was a DNF for me. Between one of the band mates spouting straight up racist and offensive lines while "flirting" and not being called out on it, and the way everyone in the book refers to the women who the band surrounds themselves with as sluts who deserve zero respect I just couldn't with this book.
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Hanbarn
3.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2017
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A younger persons read. Good storyline and keeps you interested up to a point. The lead singer of the band and the cello player get together with lots of insecurities. There is lots of sex from within the band and all their groupies which lost my interest. Second book I've read recently along these lines, and hopefully the last.
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