BOOK REVIEW: Stand by T. Gephart

Title: Stand

Author: T. Gephart

Series: Black Addiction #3

Release Date: June 27, 2016

Blurb

Good times didn’t last forever. While Beth Hart had enjoyed being the sometimes girlfriend of Max Reynolds—the hot bass player for Black Addiction—she knew it would never be more than a casual fling. He was destined for greatness, and she cared too much to hold him back. So, before she lost her heart and her sanity, she said goodbye to the Bronx, moved to Manhattan and left her party-girl days in the past—along with Max.

Nothing made Max happier than being a success in his own right. And in the last few years, he and his band had well and truly earned it. Moving to the city and enjoying the spoils of his new lifestyle made perfect sense, and he loved his new address. It wasn’t his new huge penthouse apartment that got him excited; it was his new neighbor. The one girl he regretted letting go—Beth.

He wanted her back and would do anything to make it happen. Hopefully it wasn’t too late. 

My Review

4.5/5 STARS

Miss T. Gephart really knows how to make her readers have fun! Stand was an overall stimulating read, perfectly capturing fun, love, and the sexiness brought by loving a rockstar. An exhilarating mix of music, romance, and one-sided emotions. 

He had this uncanny ability to make you feel like you were the only woman in the room, like nothing else mattered, and even if I knew it was temporary, I loved it.

Being surrounded by love-struck band members, Max Reynolds finds himself wondering if he was meant for the same thing. And the only thing that could convince him was the right girl. I have to admit, since I started the Black Addiction series, Max held a special place in my heart. And Miss T has definitely kept the interest through every book in the series. I have to tell you, Max Reynolds never disappoints. The surprising yet utterly sexy mix of cocky and sweet of his character was an addictive streak in the book! 

Beth Hart was not the kind of girl you could meet and go on with your life like she didn’t exist.

Beth already knew how consuming it was to be with Max Reynolds. That was the main reason why she avoided him years ago. But it seemed fate wanted to prove to her that once you’ve had a taste of Max, you’ll never have enough. I loved it that Beth’s character was not a shadow to Max’. She was a heroine who contemplated on things that are usually taken for granted in most romance books. The delicious mix of sexy and serious in her generally fiery personality was downright badass! 

“You’re my past, present and future, Beth. So if you’re out, then I don’t have anything left.”

The chemistry between Max and Beth was absolutely page-turning! I loved the banters and the cat and mouse between these two. Having shared a history, there was a lingering sizzle every time they’re around each other and the palpable heat kept me up on my toes! I loved how Beth shared common stereotypes as most readers have towards Max and how wonderfully Max proved me wrong. Miss T has a way of capturing a reader in a very entertaining way. She can always make me laugh and feel and break all at the same time. Her uniquely hilarious scenes are always my favorites! Plus! Her secondary characters are always soo much fun! Stand was a sexy, fun, and page-turning read!