REVIEW: Sweet Memory by LJ Evans

Sweet Memory by LJ Evans will take you through the gambit of emotions. There is love, there is mystery, there is heartbreak, all wrapped up in a beautiful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat and reading way past your bedtime. I am not sure how I have made it this long without reading this author, but I have now added her to my list of one-clicks. Let me tell you a little about Paisley and Jonas.

Paisley is the 18-year old heart, soul, and music of the “Painted Daisies” a wildly popular girl band. After being on the road for what feels like forever, Paisley is finally going to be face to face with Jonas, the person that had helped her write her music through text and phone calls while on the road.

Jonas sees Paisley in a way that no one else does. He sees her fears, he sees her spirit, he sees his own future when he looks in her eyes. But Jonas has a troubled past, and never anticipated that that past would come back to haunt him and hurt Paisley in the process.

Her friends and family warn her to stay away from Jonas, that he is troubled, he has issues, but Paisely only sees the person that understands her. When Paisley’s sister is murdered it rips her world apart and splits up the romance that is blooming between her and Jonas. But as with all great romantic suspense, there is a mystery to solve, a murderer to catch and possibly a second chance to recapture a once in a lifetime love.

What I loved most about this amazing story is that Jonas and Paisely have a connection like no other. You could feel the love coming off the pages, you could feel the heartbreak (went through more Kleenex than I can count), you could feel the fear and throughout, you prayed with everything you have that they could get past everything and find their way back to each other.

Highly recommended read for anyone that is looking for a coming of age, second chance love story mixed with mystery and suspense.

Book Info:

Publication: March 15, 2023 | Kindle Edition | The Painted Daisies #1

The world’s most beloved rock star falls for a troubled music producer whose past comes back to haunt them.

As the youngest member of The Painted Daisies, keyboardist Paisley Kim’s entire life revolves around writing songs and playing music. It’s easy for her to fall head over heels for producer Jonas Riccoli from the moment he enters her life. Amidst their fiery arguments about music and lyrics, it feels like he’s the only one who sees beyond her stage fright and shyness to the bold, brave musician she wants to become.

However, not everyone in the band is happy for the new couple. When her sister, Landry, warns her to stay away from the troubled producer, Paisley doesn’t listen, and her sister pays the price.

Jonas thinks Paisley is the woman he could spend his future with, until his past catches up to him and Landry is murdered. He blames himself, and so does the brokenhearted Paisley, who walks out of his life without looking back.

But when she decides to offer herself up as bait to catch the killer, Jonas returns to Paisley’s side. There’s no way he’s going to let her face the danger alone. He’ll be there to keep her safe even if she doesn’t want him, even if it means his own destruction.

With an all-female rock band and the alpha heroes who steal their hearts, The Painted Daisies might just leave you breathless. Each full-length novel has a different HEA couple and a completed suspense plot, but the series is best read from book one to keep track of the overarching murder mystery. Are you ready for it?