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jsewell

Keep it coming

Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2017

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I'm really loving these characters seriously each book is just perfect and continues with the silliness and craziness of this wonderful group of friends and family. Again I also can't get enough of the little ones they really have you laughing at times like crazy. One of my favorite moments is definitely in the beginning and had me rolling.

When I reluctantly popped open my eyes, Bella pounced on me. “Oomph, easy, Bells,” I grunted. “Wake up time,” she ordered. She propped her elbows on the mattress while swinging her legs back and forth. I groaned. My idea of when it was time to get up and hers was much, much different. Of course, there was no way in hell I would be able to get up in front of her. Boxers or no boxers, there would be too much explaining to do, and she was just the kind of inquisitive kid to want to know what was going on below my waist. Shifting my hand under the covers, I winced as I cupped myself to keep the sheet from tenting. Cocking her head, Bella’s dark eyes curiously surmised me. “Do you have a boo-boo on your pee-pee?”
“Um, yeah, I do. Hurts pretty bad, too. So I better lie here a little while longer and let it get better.” When she started to crawl onto my bunk, I shook my head. “No, don’t wait for me. You go on and get some breakfast.” After a moment’s contemplation, Bella asked, “Want Mommy to come kiss it and make it better?” “Oh, hell no!”
“Why not? When I have boo-boos, Mommy makes it feel better when she kisses it.” “AJ!” I bellowed at the top of my lungs. At this point, I didn’t care if I woke up baby Gaby. I needed him to get Bella out of here ASAP. Thankfully, he appeared almost instantaneously to put me out of my misery. “What’s wrong?” he asked. I opened my mouth to explain, but Bella beat me to it. “Unca Weese feels bad because he has a boo-boo on his pee-pee. Why don’t you kiss it and make it better, Daddy?”
Finally, he sputtered, “N-No I will not be kissing his… pee-pee!” He then turned his wrath on me. “What the hell are you doing talking about your pee-pee with my daughter?”

This was a sweet story about Jakes, sister Allison and Ryes who's his band mate and good friend. Ever since Allison was younger she's Secretly been in love with Ryes. Now that Allie is older and of age she's just as in love and crushing on Ryes as before. After Jake asks Ryes a favor and if he could check in on Allie while on a tour break, things slowly change between Allie and Ryes and they become really close. The only thing is, is Ryes going to fight his feelings or allow them and what would Jake say, or do if he found out they've become closer than he would like. She is his baby sister after all.
Allison is sweet and a caring person to everyone, I just love her as Jakes younger sister. Of course we already have gotten to know Ryes a bit through the other books but in this book you find out a bit more about him and let me tell you, he might not have a really loving and caring family, and he might not think it, but he is a really loving person. For me it really got me when it, especially came to his sister, his parents are horrible rich and snobby and to see the love and fight he has for his sister who turns out to be severely autistic just breaks my heart. It really makes you wonder how people can be so cruel to others and so hurtful. I just don't get it. I just can't wait now to see what the future holds. This series is really good.

Dawn G

Rhys melted my heart!

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2018

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I was dying to read Rhys’ story. I needed to know why he was so against falling in love. The 3 weeks he spent with Allison & getting to know her more, just melted my heart. He was happy & didn’t have to pretend around her. Allison was spunky & seemed to love life & definitely loved being around Rhys. He was fighting his feelings for her & it made me sad for both of them. What his parents did to make him feel the way he did, frustrated me to no end. My heart hurt for him. This book had me waking up early to keep reading more. I was anxiously waiting for the shoe to fall at certain points and when it did, I sooooo was not expecting what I read. It was awesome! I loved the feelings this book gave me. I’m really going to be sad when this series is over.

Ashley Hall

Rhys and Allison

Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2018

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The last single member of Runaway Train realizes he has feelings for the most unobtainable girl, Jake's sister. Allison has been in love with Rhys since the day she met him at the age of thirteen. The night of her sixteenth birthday changed things between them, even though Rhys would never admit it. When he's sent by Jake to check on Jake's homesick little sister, his life is changed forever. But one drunken night runs it all. He can't and won't give in to her or his feelings for her. The band is his family and he won't risk it, not even for the girl he loves. When Abby's brother starts to show an interest in Allison his jealousy flares. Will he continue to hurt Allison and push her away or will he finally admit to himself and Allison how he really feels before it's too late? Love this whole series. Brayden and Lily's story is next. Looking forward to it.

henry family

Rhys and Allison

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020

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After reading the series I think strings of the heart is my favorite. Rocker Rhys was raise proper and after one fateful night, which could cost him all that he loves, he tries to go back to proper but will his heart overrule his mind.
Allison has been in love with her brother's band mates since she was 16. after one fateful night will she get what her heart wants. This book at times was a roller coaster ride. It was fun watching both characters squirm with the storyline. Getting to the happily-ever-after was not easy.

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C. Halford

On board the Runaway Train

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2014

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Originally published at Rookie Romance.

I've only just jumped on the 'Runaway Train' train (see what I did there) and I'm glad I jumped aboard.
Rhys and Allison have know each other for years, but she's always been his bandmate's younger sister and definitely off-limits. That soon changes when they grow closer whilst Rhys visits his parents in Savannah, with it culminating in a night of explosive sex. Unfortunately the next day, Rhys regrets sleeping with Allison and pushes her away. But can he resist her when she joins the band on tour for a fashion internship...?

Rhys is a very sweet and funny guy- who also happens to be a gorgeous bass player in a famous rock band. He had a cold and unloving childhood which has led him to think that he'll never find himself in a loving relationship. I did really like Rhys and especially how protective he is of his sister, although sometimes the way he treated Allison was awful. He tries to push her away, but the push and pull between them hurts both of them.
Allison has been in love with Rhys since she was 13, and it's a love that's never gone away. She's very sweet and close to her brother, Jake, and the rest of her family. Allison has a loving nature that makes her exactly the kind of woman that Rhys needs, even if he doesn't realise it.

Rhys and Allison definitely have a strong and passionate chemistry, especially once Rhys gives into it. The obstacles for their romance lie entirely with Rhys. His family history has shaped the way he feels about relationships and he doesn't want to upset Jake by being with Allison.Although I honestly didn't see what the big deal was with Jake. If they wanted to be together, I didn't see what the problem would be if they just told Jake about their relationship.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable romance, with two very likable and sweet characters who clearly belong together. I can't wait to catch up with the past Runaway Train books and for the future ones to come!

*I received a review copy for my honest opinion. Thank you!

KRISTA WEBSTER

Pulls on the heart

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 18, 2014

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I adore the Runaway Train books and was interested to see how this one developed knowing what Jake would be like. I loved seeing the other members coping with family life on the road and especially more of my favourite AJ. We have always heard about Allison from Jake and she has been in previous books but now we get to learn much more about her. The best parts of this story are the slowly revealed facts about Rhys - there is so much more about him than just the bass player. He can't accept her love and tries so hard to fight it although he knew something was up when she got him to kiss her at her 16th party. He doesn't want anything to affect his relationship with Jake and the band as they are his family. We find out why this is so important to him when he visits Allison at college and meet his parents. His story is heartbreaking and you really get to understand why he behaves the way he does, even if you don't agree with his decisions. Allison is caring, loving and determined to love him - ''I see you Rhys''
Eli is so funny and I liked Cassie's attitude to life.
These boys still rock and I totally agree with the ending ''Our heartstrings were irrevocably intertwined'' because that's how you will feel with this series.

Cheshire

Not the best of the series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2014

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I really enjoyed this and read it fairly quickly, but it was by no means the best in the Runaway Train series. Allison was a sweet but feisty character but for me Rhys didn't come across as lovely or sweet in this book as Jake or AJ did in theirs (although not sure anyone could be as good as Jake!), or even how he did in the rest of the series. I didn't get that sense of how much he loved Allison, again unlike the other books where the guys love for their women was all consuming. It wasn't as intense, or romantic as the rest of the series and slightly missed the mark for a 5 star review for me. Still enjoyed it though and great to hear from Jake again. Thought it was funny in parts too, especially the scene with Rhys, AJ & Bella at the beginning. Would like there to be more in the series.

Lizzie

Funny, charming and hot

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 12, 2014

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This really made me laugh out loud a few times right from the beginning. Katie Ashley is a very amusing writer.
Allison is Jake's sister and right from being 13 has loved Rhys. When she was 16, she asked him for a kiss at her birthday, he gave her a chaste one but it cemented her feelings. A few years later she's older, wiser but still in love with him and they begin a tentative friendship. Of course, the path of true love never runs smooth...
It's a great read and I can thoroughly recommend losing yourself for a few hours in the realms of hot guys, rock bands, beautiful girls. Enjoy.

Jacqui

good story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2014

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Not a bad book at all this is the 4th book. Thats me including jake and abbys novello. And l have enjoyed them all but can l as a question, why no word on braydons book. I know ms ashley is writing or has written a book about mia's dr friend. But she hasent mentioned braydons story. It would be such a waste to have wrote all there storys and leave him out. He is a big part of runaway train
He keeps them together.if any one heres of anything could you post it please.

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