Facing the Music {Book Review}

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley for my review. The opinions in this post are a 100% of my own and may differ from others.

Title: Facing the Music

Author: Andrea Laurence

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Book Description:

In this sizzling and hilarious contemporary e-book romance, pop sensation Ivy Hudson returns to her small town to face her ex. Only trouble is, she made her Taylor-Swift-like career with the hit song “Size Matters”—and the football hero has had to live it down ever since.

Five years ago, high school sweethearts Ivy and Blake’s relationship imploded and both their lives were changed forever. Ivy became a rock star and Blake lost not only his dreams of a successful NFL career, but his reputation. Ivy’s angry song about their breakup, called “Size Matters,” hit the top of the charts and Blake became a national laughingstock. He’s salvaged his career and returned to Rosewood to be the high school football coach, regaining his status as town hero and leading the boys to the state championships.

When a tornado whips through town and destroys the high school gymnasium and stadium, a committee is formed to help rebuild and plan some charity fundraisers. Blake’s grandmother requests that Ivy return to Rosewood for the events. Forced back together for the good of their hometown and their careers, Ivy and Blake have no choice but to put aside their differences, stop running from their pasts, and finally face the music.

My Review:

           This book has a little bit of everything from the broken up high school sweethearts, the ex-best friend/popular girl trying to get revenge, stalker paparazzi. And of course the meddling grandmother. It's a sweet and funny story. 

   I definitely have to say Blake was by far my favorite character in this story. He's sweet and sexy. And definitely seems to roll with the punches that life throws at him. Especially after the song that Ivy has written about him.

     I liked Ivy, she's obviously done what she wanted and made her dreams come true with her career. But she does seem to hold on to a grudge a little long. Sure I mean I get where she's coming from. 

   This book is definitely a sweet little romance and had a good plot that flows well. I can't wait until the next one in this series comes out.




          Facing the Music comes out on September 15th you can Pre-Order on Amazon, B & N, iBooks, Books-A-Million.

           You can find out more about Andrea Laurence and her books on her Website. You can also follow her on Facebook, and on Twitter.