REVIEW: Love Like Crazy by Crystal B. Bright

Love Like Crazy by Crystal B. Bright: Avery has always wanted to be a singer, but bad decisions in the past have kept her from her dream and under her parents’ thumb. But when A&R rep Laz shows up promising her a future, Avery finally sees some hope – if only she can trust him and herself.

Laz just lost his job after a wrongful accusation of harassment, and now he needs to find talent to restore his reputation and restart his career. Avery has the voice he’s been looking for; and she just might be the woman he never knew he wanted.

But music is a hard path to take, and Avery has been warned all her life against it. Laz just needs to convince her he’s there to lead her right – but he might just have to open himself up first.

I wanted to like this story, but I just couldn’t. Most importantly, I couldn’t stand either Avery or Laz. Avery was insanely distrusting and overall negative and irrational. I hated being in her POV, and I just did not get her issues. Her big mistake was not that big, and her parents went way overboard. I loved when she finally stood up to them, but I wish it had lasted.

And Laz was kind of icky. The first scenes with him flirting with women were deeply uncomfortable and weird. I’m happy they didn’t last, but overall I found very unlikable, and even I didn’t trust him. The best I can say is they fit together – when they could let their issues out of the way.

This was not my romance. I think the author developed the story well, and the conflict was decent – although it could definitely have been stronger. For those who love the music romance, I can recommend LOVE LIKE CRAZY.
 

Book Info:

Publication: April 17, 2018 | Lyrical Shine | A Love & Harmony Romance #2

A chance to shine…

The closest Avery Shields expects to get to the music industry is her janitor position at Charisma recording studio, and singing secretly in her local karaoke bar. Working two jobs and studying full-time, she’s doing all she can to earn her parents’ trust after making mistakes in high school. But now a gorgeous stranger is filling her head with dreams of singing professionally—and filling her nights with desire…

Lazarus Kyson’s A&R career took a hit after he was wrongfully accused of harassment. To restore his reputation, he needs to discover a new talent. And when he least expects it, there she is: singing while she cleans the Charisma offices. As stubborn as she is talented, she refuses to audition. If he wants Avery—her voice and her heart—he’ll have to open himself up for the first time for a love too crazy good to let go…