| Title | : | Changing Chords |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 353 |
| Publication | : | Published March 29, 2023 |
With a thump it courses through our veins. Love, music, drugs, passion, anger.
My name is Evangaline Hart, and my ex-boyfriend left me to die in the middle of Death Valley. He doesn't know I made it out alive, so I've been on the run from the the Prez of an MC called Victorious. So I do what I have to survive: I hide -- he can never find me, because I won't live to tell the tale.
Awkwardy Amazing, Amazingy Awkward, better known as 4A, the worlds hottest rock back of the last decade.
While everything seems perfect on the outside, all the members of the band have some sort of demon to fight with.
Madden is trying to better his life after overcoming addiction. But doing a cross country tour with drugs all around him isn't easy.
Bryson would rather not talk about anything and keeps everything bottled up, rather speaking through his music.
Wolf has been fighting to be his own person since the day the was born. Being the next big musical prodigy has taken his toll on him. So he does the only thing he can: rebel.
Xem is furious. With himself, at the people around him, at his family and at the world. Xem doesn't discriminate; he's just angry with everyone.
My name is Evangaline, but you can call me Evan, and this is my story about going on tour with 4A while running for my life.
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Changing Chords is the first book in the Diserted Lilies Trilogy. It's a contemporary reverse harem about a rock band and an MC.
Changing Chords Reviews
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Got an arc from the author. I loved the banter and the dynamics between these characters. Ibreally liked it and can't wait for part 2..
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I’ve received an ARC for this baby and I’m giving my honest opinion/review here
Fair warning: it’s a big review 🤭
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this book but I was curious as hell because a rehab nurse with a rock band and MC involved AND reverse harem? sign me the fuck up!
I’ll say this: this book grabbed me by my imaginary balls and didn’t let me go. I couldn’t put it down! The story is addictive: you get the smut but you get the amazing (and very well written) story and ALL the feelings from the characters because each and everyone of them is fighting something. We get to see the bonds between them forming and it’s beautiful.
The fmc and her men are equally interesting and complex, and you’ll want to find out everything you can about them.
Evan is and probably will be one of my favorite FMCs I’ve read in a while. She’s tough but gentle, she’s feisty but understanding and she’s undeniably herself. No drama, no childish impulses, no doubting her strength and her needs. You need a mature FMC that still has shit to pull through and is still badass? She’s your girl.
The boys. Ah…
Madden is such a lost soul. You’ll fall in love with him right in the first chapter and you’ll want to heal him and protect him at all costs. He’s unequivocally himself. Seeing him in need of help and Evan making sure she’s there for him every time melted my heart.
Bryson is Bryson. Special. The quiet ones… ya know? I love him so much. We need to know more about him, his past and what makes him tick.
Wolf is the rare funny one. He’s relentless in his pursuit of Evan but never losing his uniqueness and never betraying himself for a woman.
Xem. Haha. He’s my favorite. Be prepared, that’s all I have to say. You’ll wanna str4ngle him because he has A LOT of issues but I feel that he’s the one that’s gonna protect Evan the most in the future. Love her fiercely.
Even the side characters are great. They add to the story and make it lighter, more real and they also help us understand a bit more about the boys and their past.
Overall, Kristi did an AMAZING job with this one and honestly it’s my favorite of hers! I can’t wait to read the sequel because THAT ENDING WAS HARSH!!! -
*6 star review
I've read and enjoyed every book this author has written so far, but there are no words to describe how much I loved this latest book! Seriously; I've thought for hours how I would explain how awesome this book was and everything I think of still seems to fall short. The storyline immediately grabbed me from the start, the emotions truly got to me and I fell head over heels for some of these characters. Five stars are simply not enough to show how extraordinary I believe this book is.
"Changing Chords" has everything needed in an awesome rockstar RH Romance! First of all there are the hot men with loads of musical talent, and the tortured souls of true artists. I'm the first to say this, so let it all be clear and final: I claim Wolf, I licked him, he's mine. His quirkiness, the ways he expresses his love for his friends and Evan, the depth to his feelings, his talent, his looks, ... I could go on and on about the man, but the most important thing: he's mine now, to join my harem of book boyfriends! He's not the only great guy to fall in love with Evan though: Madden and Bryson absolutely touched a part of my heart as well, Xem has enough credit left to find his way there and I'm curious to see what role Dominique might play in the future...
And there is so much more than just these men: there is music, there is the entire experience of being on tour, there are struggles both between these characters and between mind and body, they experience threats within and around them, ... But what I loved most of all, is the love and true bromance these bandmates have with each other. With all of their troubled pasts, they found unconditional love with each other and it was so awesome to watch.
So yeah: this book is truly awesome, I loved it from start to finish and I can't wait to see what will happen next! -
Yes, I sent ARCs out, so I think I deserve to mark this as 'Read'. Because I've read this a million times.
Is an author supposed to leave a review on their own book? Hell yes. Do you know how hard we worked on it? I'm not just speaking for myself, but I think all authors who take the step to get their words out there should at least have one 5* review for their bravery, even if it is their own.
This is my first Multiple Point of View book. And I crawling in the heads of all these different characters. And believe me when I say, whoo, they're a little wild sometimes.
This was supposed to be a fun book. About a girl who had a lot of fun. But when everyone started to tell me their stories, it became the angstiest book I've ever written.
And I kinda love it.
Anyway. Rockstar/MC. Slooowish/mid burn I think. I'm sorry, I need the connection to build up before we stumble on random peepees. Most of you are going to hate Xem, but he's my baby. And then there's an MC - creating a whole new layer of trouble.
I thorouhly enjoyed writing this book, I hope you'll love it just as much. -
I devoured this book and loved everything about it! I took a chance on Kris a while back with her first series the Charlington Chronicles and I’m so glad I did! Her writing keeps getting better and better with every series.
The guys in 4A are so well written and there’s so much depth to their characters. And Evan is the fmc authors should strive for. I just love her and her individual relationships with each of the band members, even the asshole. And Pip, omg, is the cutest thing ever.
Cannot wait for books 2 and 3!
p.s. If you haven’t read Chronicles or Tellings of the Time, go back and do it now. -
This was a poignant and beautifully written book. It's a rock star rh romance, but also feels like so much more than this. I've read a lot of rock star romances but this was beautiful in that it really explored the human experience. It was a look into addiction and it's affects on not only the addict but their friends and families. It looks at mental health, found family, and discovering yourself. And all of this through the lens of some really interesting and unique characters who are well written and feel deep and three dimensional.
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Evan is an addiction nurse with a sordid past with a MC. When she realizes the MC is getting too close for comfort she accepts an offer to go on tour with popular rock band who’s lead singer has just gotten out of Rehab.
This book was very well written. The characters just come to life. Each with very distinct personalities that mesh together well. Can’t wait to continue to see what will happen. Warning this book does end with a cliffhanger. -
I enjoyed this book and was thoroughly invested in the first half but it was a bit slow and I didn’t feel like much was happening towards the end.
- RH (no mm)
- Differing personalities (angry, silent type, quirky & moody)
- FMC is a rehab nurse who goes on tour with her patient who is a former addict / rockstar
- Living on tour together
- FMC on the run from abusive ex
- No angst
- No steam
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3 star series at many times it dipped to 2 star but after thinking it over between all 3 books i think it scraped by and got 3 stars
Evans monologues were boring and I hated how she kept on brining up that the real rockstar was the mom Keisha like ok i get it cute once but she says it way too often and she got really annoying. By the end of book 2 i was done with this series but ai mad myself read book 3. But ya I would not reread this series it had way too much boredom and was way too long. -
It's perfect!
Seriously, when I recommended this book I wasn't expecting this. Such unique and well-created characters. The banter, music, the human connection makes you want to be part of this group. Real, funny, and emotionally raw. So well written. I am a fan and cannot wait for the next book. Bravo! -
Engrossing
So, when I say I devoured this book, I seriously cannot even fathom how fast I read, especially considering I've been at work for the last 5 hours. Regardless, I absolutely loved this book. The story flowed beautifully and everyone is so likeable, yes even the AH. I absolutely cannot wait to see where this story goes!! -
I feel like this book is what Boys of Bellerose tried to be
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New to me author and I'm glad that I read this book. This was so good but damn that cliffy. I liked these characters and can't wait to read more about them.
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Loved it. It was raw and emotional and good. And they did lots of fun things in between making music. Hate Xem.
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This book rocks.
