"How to Nail a Stud" featured Shelley "Shel" Tinsdale, the daughter of divorced rock stars who spent her early childhood on
the road with them before being sent to live with her grandparents when
she was 8. Years later, after taking her grandparents' last name to maintain her privacy and anonymity, Shel was content with her life as a middle school music teacher in Las Vegas and playing in a local
band on the side. Things began to change for her when she met her handsome next door neighbor, single dad Max Mason. It was endearing how awkward she was around Max at first, and despite her unusual childhood and family situation, I found Shel to be incredibly likeable and relatable.
Max came across as somewhat aloof at first, but as soon as he started to open up to Shel, it became obvious how kind and caring he was. He'd made mistakes in the past, but I loved how hard he tried to make up for them, especially where his daughter Addy was concerned. I also loved how protective he was of his family, which quickly came to include Shel. They faced some real challenges and Shel tried to push Max away at times, but they managed to work through everything with the help of their family and friends. I found it very easy to cheer them on to their HEA.
Overall, I really enjoyed this charming story and recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance, rock star romance, and romantic comedy. I will definitely be checking out more of this author's work in the future.
Max came across as somewhat aloof at first, but as soon as he started to open up to Shel, it became obvious how kind and caring he was. He'd made mistakes in the past, but I loved how hard he tried to make up for them, especially where his daughter Addy was concerned. I also loved how protective he was of his family, which quickly came to include Shel. They faced some real challenges and Shel tried to push Max away at times, but they managed to work through everything with the help of their family and friends. I found it very easy to cheer them on to their HEA.
Overall, I really enjoyed this charming story and recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance, rock star romance, and romantic comedy. I will definitely be checking out more of this author's work in the future.
*Review copy provided by the author via Xpresso Book Tours. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "How to Nail a Stud"
Shel is tired of dating men who don’t appreciate her rock and roll wardrobe or her tomboy tendencies. She’s swearing off dating, and she is not going to give another moment’s thought to the hot single dad next door. She is not going to waste a single moment dwelling on his muscles or his eyes or the way he plays with his adorable six-year-old daughter.
Max has made mistakes, he’s been a terrible father, and he has no problem spending the rest of his life atoning by being the best, most devoted parent he can possibly be. A devoted father does not have wicked thoughts about his sexy neighbor, and he most certainly does not consider an actual relationship.
Except, he can’t stop thinking about Shel, and he’s not sure what to do about it.
Great review, Laurie! This sounds like a well written, fun romance read! Glad you liked it! :)
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