Smash

Trojan, Book 3

By: S.M. West

Narrated by: Desireé Ketchum, Connor Crais, Lance Greenfield

One bad date, and suddenly I want the one man I shouldn’t—my best friend.

I’m in love with Grayson Bennett. My best friend. My confidant. My protector. The man who treats my son like his own.

And for one brief moment, things are perfect.

We’ve taken our friendship to the next level. My photography business is booming, and not even a disgruntled colleague-turned-competitor can dampen our bright future together…

Until a visit from my ex turns our world into a nightmare.

People always say love is the strongest force on the planet. But this time, I’m not sure it’s enough to overcome my past.

A steamy friends to lovers romance from USA TODAY bestselling and award-winning author S.M. West. WINNER for Best Romance 2023 Pinnacle Book Achievement award.

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Gray & Daisy

Smash is Trojan book #3 and the story of Gray and Daisy (sister of Pansy, Trojan book #1). It’s a best friends to lovers romance.
They fell in love the moment they met, when a pregnant Daisy came to live with her sister, but were unaware of this mutual feeling. Now Daisy’s son is two years old and Gray is like a father to him. They’re both finally ready to acknowledge the love for one another, when something unexpected happens….
I loved this story, it’s characters (except for one, obviously!) and the ending.
And I’m looking forward to Eli’s story.

Both narrators (Desireé Ketchum and Connor Crais) were doing a great job!

Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore!

Another great book for this series! I love these guys! 😍🤩🎶🤩😍

4.5 stars - The band, Trojan, has retired so Silas and Gray, former lead singer and drummer respectively, have created their own label and are showing signs of settling into a quieter life. Well, as quiet as things can be with recording divas and Hurricane Daisy in your midst. 😂 Since Daisy burst onto the scene in book one, she's been a force to reckon with and one that Gray has undeniably been pulled toward.

After years of denying themselves, they finally get the nerve to share that they are each in love with the other. Things move at a breakneck speed from that point but, honestly, it's a natural progression given the years of pretending to be just friends. They have amazing chemistry 🔥 and are well matched, which I 💖. I love how motherhood has humbled Daisy and her selfish ways.

There is a BIG can of worms that comes spewing forth. It is the kind that knocks you for the worst kind of loop. It is sad and can be overwhelming. It does require some trigger warnings although the details are not on the page. I do want to warn you that it will pull you in. I didn't want to put it down until I knew for certain what happened and who was involved (even then, I couldn't stop).

You don't need to read/listen to the prior books in the series to enjoy this but it would enhance the experience as there are a lot of character crossovers and references to past events. I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!

I enjoyed the narration by Desireé Ketchum and Connor Crais. I look forward to hearing both in future books.

Story: 4.5 stars
Narration: 4 stars

Steamy, Suspenseful Friends to Lovers Story!

Smash by S.M. West was a steamy, suspenseful friends to lovers story that I absolutely lost myself in. I simply fell in love with Daisy, Gray, and Henry and found myself willing and wishing for them to find peace and happiness with their HEA. This is the third book in the Trojan series, but can be read/ listened to as a stand alone.

Connor Crais and Desiree Ketchum narrate the is audiobook, and are the perfect pairing to bring Gray and Daisy to life. Connor captured Gray's loving, protective, and charismatic personality so well! Connor also brought so much emotion and vulnerability when Gray opened up about his past. Desiree also is spot on at performing all of Daisy's doubt, insecurities, and pain, and as the story unfolds, we learn more and more about her son Henry. Daisy's love for her son runs deep, and it is clear in Desiree's performance that she will do whatever it takes to keep him safe.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book! There are some trigger issues in this book that deal with sexual assault, but there is a "make your heart super happy" HEA. Gray and Daisy's love story is filled with a little bit of mystery, steamy times (yes please!), an adorable son, and unconditional love. I'm looking forward to more from S.M. West.

I love this Series!

This is the third book in the Trojan Series, a rockstar romance. This is a series of interconnected standalone stories. It is better to listen to this Series in order. Grayson (Gray) and Daisy's best friends to lovers is beautifully written, and emotional. I liked the unpredictable twists and turns. Gray, a former rockstar, is handsome, and supportive. Daisy, a single mom, is lovely and caring. Her son, Henri, is cute! The supporting characters are amazing. Desireé Ketchum and Connor Crais did a fantastic job with the narration. I loved their voices together, and they were perfect as Gray and Daisy. This is an amazing Series, and I highly recommend it.

Good and twisty

Another wonderful book in this series. I loved all the will s/he or won’t s/he at the beginning. Then everything is turned upside down. Grayson has some major growth in here. I loved seeing him become stronger with Silas. Its fun seeing the old band members and the women who are with them. This one is a bit twisty but I expect no less from the author due to past books in this series.

Natration is simply wonderful I look forward to the next one!