Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Jul 20, 2013 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: contemporary-romance, 2021-audiobook-challenge, 5000-2021, group-read, 2021-in-2021, re-read

Update 10/19/21: I read this seven years ago and my reread was a listening experience. I remembered nothing so it felt like the first time. It was a completely different experience on audio and I mean that positively. There’s not a thing I’d change in my original review other than to comment on the narration. She nailed Indy and did a fine job with the other characters, especially the more unconventional ones.

Ever read one of those stories where what comes next is almost predictable but the det Update 10/19/21: I read this seven years ago and my reread was a listening experience. I remembered nothing so it felt like the first time. It was a completely different experience on audio and I mean that positively. There’s not a thing I’d change in my original review other than to comment on the narration. She nailed Indy and did a fine job with the other characters, especially the more unconventional ones.

Ever read one of those stories where what comes next is almost predictable but the details keep it fresh? Well, that's this book in a nutshell.

When Rock Chick Indy Savage finds herself in over her head with some seriously bad dudes, she lands on the doorstep of her best friend's brother, a seriously badass who she's been in love with since she was five years old. Lee Nightingale is scary himself and no one is really clear what side of the law his business falls on. He's prepared to handle things but Indy is pretty loyal to her friends and, well, she's a Rock Chick. It's not her nature to be taken care of.

This story is hilarious! Indy creates one train wreck after another as there are a number of people trying to find her friend Rosie and the diamonds he's supposed to have with him. Indy seems to collect strays and other bizarre folks routinely and it somehow makes sense. They just add to the craziness without it being too over the top. I laughed hard throughout this story and there are some gems that will just have you in tears. There are two scenes that bring a smile to my face just thinking about them.

Now, the romance between Indy and Lee takes some time to settle in but not for Lee. Once that page was turned he was all in. Indy needs some time to figure out how to manage this alpha male even if he's what's she's wanted for almost two decades.

The story isn't perfect and Indy has quite a few TSTL (too stupid to live) moments. But, oddly they work here. There's a huge cast of characters that I can't wait to see more of. I'm in for this incredible ride. This is my first book by Ashley and I'm excited to move forward in this series and a couple of others I already own. Stay tuned because I'll be back talking about the next book soon.

Posted on Blue Mood Café ...more

44 likes · Like · see review

Oct 19, 2021 Anita rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: chick-lit, kindle-libby

I'm enjoying this book because it's funny. Indy is the woman they invented TSTL (To Stupid To Live) to describe. She won't stay where she's put or do what she's told, even with a psycho wanna be mobster after her. She has very little filter before she speaks her mind and wonders why everyone is all up in her business. I can't say I really like her, but she is definitely great comic relief. ...more

6 likes · Like · see review

Mar 25, 2014 Karen ♐ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: read-audio-book, read-amazon-books, author-kristen-ashley

I loved this book...Indy comes to her best friend's brother for help when she and a friend are shot at. Lee Nightingale...yummy Alpha, ex-military and runs a PI/security/not sure what he does type of firm. Indy is hilarious and I so enjoyed seeing all the trouble she gets herself into and Lee gets her out of. This is the first book in the series and I will definitely be reading the rest of the series. Kristen Ashley has grabbed me again. ...more

4 likes · Like · see review

Apr 03, 2012 Sunny rated it it was amazing

Shelves: own, a-1-favorite-series, team-commando

So often times when I recommend a series, I find myself saying, "the first book is a little slow, but stick with it because the series is amazing." Not with Rock Chick, the book takes off right out of the gate and does not stop until the very last page. There is no way to adequately summarize this first book in the Rock Chick series. It epitomizes the fun, fantasy, and drama which is the hallmark of these books.

This book is so much like Indy - I characterize her as .... Sparkly. This book is li ...more

3 likes · Like · see review

Jan 30, 2018 Lauren rated it liked it

Shelves: kidnapping-hostage, gemstones, audiobooks, contemporary-romance, organized-crime, quirky-heroine, private-investigator-security

Rock Chick
3 Stars

The first book in Kristen Ashley's debut series is light and fun, but some of the shenanigans are over the top and ridiculous.

The heroine, Indy Savage, is likable enough although there are moments when the desire to slap her silly is almost overwhelming. Lee Nightingale is alpha and as sexy as they come, and unlike the heroes in KA's later series (Dream Man, Colorado Mountain), he isn't a jerk. In fact, he knows that Indy is the ONE for him and has the patience of a saint when i ...more

1 like · Like · see review