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Synopsis
We weren't a love story... we were a perfect song. Growing up, Wilder Ashburn was the hero I worshipped. I was the pigtailed pest who never left him alone. Everything changed the day I gave him a poem. As he read my messy words, he heard a melody. And then he reached for his guitar. From that moment on, we were entangled. Bound by our music and a shared dream. But as we grew, so did an awareness that threatened everything. To protect our friendship and our future, we made vows: We'd never change. Never touch or kiss. And above all, w e'd n ever, ever fall in love. But it turns out our promises were poison, Corrupting us slowly from the moment we spoke them. And for us... there is no antidote. Falling in love was as inevitable as stardom, And it will destroy us both. What To Expect: Heavy Angst Childhood Best Friends Musical Soulmates Anxiety + Addiction Rep Dual POV While this duet can be read as a standalone, it's also a second generation story set within the Breaking Love universe. As such, it contains characters and minor spoilers from prior books in the series. Content warnings can be found at the beginning of the books and on the author's website.
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First Verse: A Rockstar Romance: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This adult rockstar romance contains heavy angst, representation of anxiety and addiction, and steamy romantic content. The story explores the complicated relationship between childhood best friends turned musical collaborators who struggle against their growing romantic feelings.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include addiction, anxiety, and heartbreak (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the intense emotional journey of two musicians whose friendship and creative partnership is tested by forbidden love.