Book Title: Beyond the Stix
Author and Publisher: CJ Barlowe
Cover Artist: Jo Clemens
Release Date: November 12, 2024
Genres: Contemporary MM Romance, Dark, Romantic Suspense
Blurb
Shocking news comes to Connor Wild, the drummer for Warrior Black, while they are in the middle of recording their next album. But the loss of his father brings forth terrible memories Connor had along ago buried and leads him straight to the nightmare he wants to forget. Only saving grace is the bodyguard, who can make his body thrum, and helps him to forget the past.
Bodyguard John Brand has been with Warrior Black since their rise to fame, after their appearance at last year’s Rocktoberfest in Black Rock, Nevada. His choice to stay as protection is solely for the drummer, who he can’t get out of his head. John wants more, but Connor refuses to see them no less than a hookup.
Can John beat away the dark demons from Connor’s past? Will Connor risk it all and expose the dark truth to John? Can Connor move on and give John a chance for love?
Connor would have to go Beyond the Stix to see how true love can heal old wounds.
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It’s a part of a series but can be read as a standalone. It does not end on a cliffhanger.
Goodreads TBR Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/209525774-beyond-the-stix
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Beyond The Stix by C.J. Barlowe
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Connor is a drummer with the incredibly popular band Warrior Black. Past issues require that the members have bodyguards. John belongs to Connor as his bodyguard and more. It’s just that neither man will admit it.
There was a lot of “we will talk later” and no one ever does. The misunderstandings pile up to create the angst in the story. John and Connor didn’t work as a couple for me. I didn’t feel the passion in their relationship.
The stalker part of the story was creepy, however, Connor really did nothing about it. He kept the same phone number and still communicated with his uncle. It seemed like everyone was running around trying to protect him but he made no effort to protect himself.
The band members and bodyguards held my interest. Things happening around them seemed to be thrown in just for filler though.
The book was average for me.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
About the Author: Award-winning author CJ Warrant was born overseas as an Army brat and raised in a vibrant Korean-Italian household. She sees life as a journey—filled with both light and dark, good and bad. Embracing each experience, she channels these moments into stories where life’s complexities shine through.
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