Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Thia Finn was a new author for me. I absolutely love her! This book was outstanding. I personally have always had a fantasy of a band member falling in love with me. This book let me read my fantasy come true! I can’t wait to read more of her books. Emmy and Alex are some of the greatest characters I’ve read to date.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn is a superb Rockstar romance. It is my first read from Thia Finn- and wow, have I been missing out on some great reading by not having discovered her sooner. Something I plan to rectify now, by diving into her catalogue of books in the very near future.
I will be completely honest here and let you know that initially I chose this book as a bit of a ‘palate cleanser’, after some really intense stories left me with a heavy book-hangover. I wanted something light and fun, an easy read to get me back on track. While this was all those things- I definitely underestimated the story- because even though I knew I would love it (because, DUH- Rockstar romance, what’s not to love), I found that I loved it far more than I thought I would. It only took a couple of pages into the book, and I was hooked- avidly reading to discover where the story would lead. I became far more invested in the story and the characters than I expected- which made this book a fantastic ‘surprise’.
While there were times I didn’t like where the story was headed, or what the characters were doing- and times I wanted to shake some sense into them- I still couldn’t tear myself away from the story, and ended up reading it in one sitting.
There were a few little issues which confused me- but in the end they didn’t detract too much from the overall storyline.
I will definitely be reading more of Thia Finn’s books- I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me!
Thank you, Thia Finn!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is the first book that I have read from Thia Finn and I loved it. It’s sometimes hard to branch out from different authors that we love but this one definitely made the group! This story captivated me and I could not stop reading! Even if hearts are broken and paths are crossed again you learn that there are different sides to every story and LOVE will always win. This is one emotional story but one that was so beautiful to read! I cannot wait to read more from Thia Finn!!!!!
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a standalone, but there definitely needs to be more because WOW! It starts with your typical teenage crush. Trace gives Emmy her first kiss and she never forgets him…knowing that they have chemistry and wishing for another chance to see him because shes convinced it’s love. And when they meet again a few years later while Emmy is in college, shes crushed when Trace doesnt remember her. Fate brings her Marcus…or so she thinks until fate steps in again in the best way possible.
Great writing, great story line, great chemistry, and all around fantastic book! Im excited to read Thia again!!!!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show is a beautiful second chances rock star romance by Thia Finn. It is the first book I have read by this writer and I know that from now on I will keep my eyes out on anything new that she releases. I absolutely love second chances stories and I also love stories that span over long period of time (whether in actual narrative or simply jumping the years and giving us the experience of those years passed).
Before the Second Show gives us Emmy and Alex. Emmy is our young teenager filled with angst and dreams and in the throes of a young love that goes unanswered, Alex is your quintessential musician – sex, drugs and rock’n’roll! Add to the mix Marcus, a guy who is perfect on paper and seems just the right man for Emmy to move on with and leave the teenage crush behind …
As it is a story of second chances then it is not as simple as it could be and the writer takes us on a rollercoaster ride. She gives us banter and she gives us craziness as there is a whole gang aka Trace band members along on the ride that makes it even wilder and makes us hope that Before the Second Show is just a beginning to a series that we all rocker girls, young and mature, want to go back to!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
5 ++++ Stars
I sincerely enjoyed this story. This is my first read by Thia Finn and now I’m left asking myself Why? She was able to take a book about a rockstar and make me love it. I really don’t like rockstar romances..that is until this book.
From the character development to the dialogue with the characters I was pulled in immediately and found myself not being able to put the book down. The way the story flowed made it also go faster than I expected and before I knew it I was done. She writes in a way that makes you think you know what’s going to happen and you even keep waiting for it to happen and in the meantime it goes a totally different way. That’s my favorite part about reading!
I loved the friendships in this story and the family aspects as well. I am so hoping there is a book about Adam…seems there is a story there and I’m pretty sure all in the band have stories to tell and I will be reading them all if this author blesses us with them.
I highly recommend reading this book, for me I love finding new authors especially when I find one I can’t wait to read more from.
Loved it!!!!!!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 stars!
Great book by Thia Finn. I really enjoyed the aspect of the characters being in a band. It always makes for a fun read, with some twists and turns because of the lifestyle those characters lead. Alex being the lead guitarist in the band Trace has all of the temptations of someone in the spotlight and famous, so how he would remember one girl, one kiss, one night after a show is beyond me. Emmy, bless her heart, thinks after her first kiss, and with a rock star, she is in love makes me cringe. When they meet years later and he doesn’t remember her, of course my heart breaks for her, but I also am thinking how naive she is and is pleased to see her grow into a stronger woman. The storyline is wonderful. I loved following along with Emmy and Alex to see where their story would end, if it would end with them together or just in heartbreak and mess.
The secondary characters were awesome. Adam, Alex’s brother and Rylee, Emmy’s best friend are nicely written in, and wouldn’t mind seeing a story about each of them. Overall would 10 out of 10 recommend this book, it is filled with drama, romance and music making for a wild journey.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
4 of 5 Stars
Before the Second Show is a rock star, second chance romance between Emmy and Alex. Alex is the rock star guitarist and he and Emmy meet and fall in love at sixteen when she sneaks out to see him at a gig and they meet backstage but Alex soon has to move on as he has more gigs to play. Emmy is aware that falling in love with a rock star and at sixteen is not a good plan and she tries to forget her encounter with the sexy guitarist. Five years later Emmy is happily in a relationship with Marcus and works as a realtor. Marcus who is working with Alex and his band, and has no idea that Emmy has a past with Alex recommends Emmy when Alex and brother Adam need a realtor. Emmy is then annoyed when Alex seems to have no memory oh her and shows no recognition, however although he does not remember her he does feel a pull towards Emmy and finds her intriguing. Emmy has also never forgotten Alex Trace and has never really felt the same chemistry with anyone else. Fate brings the two back together and a change in circumstances in Alex’s life brings the two closer together and makes Alex realise what and who he really wants.
I’m not usually a rock star romance fan but I loved this book by Thia Finn and fell in love with her diverse range of characters. I was cheering Emmy on as a giggly sixteen year old with her first crush, sneaking out to a gig and falling in love with sexy Alex Trace and was fascinated by her change through the years to a more mature women, with a good job and stable relationship but who still had a bit of the sixteen year old Emmy in her when it came to her feelings for Alex, her first love.
Rock star and rock god guitarist Alex was a fantastic character, obviously good looking and a typical young man who has had women throwing themselves at him as he toured the world with his band. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship between Emmy and Alex developed especially after fate seems to bring them back together and give them a second chance at love. I found the dynamic between the two and how it changed from their first encounter was very realistic. The secondary characters, such as Alex’s brother Adam and the rest of his band were all fascinating characters in their own right and I would have liked to have seen them have their own stories but this is a stand alone book.
A complex rock star, second chance romantic story with a twist and with a great range of characters and a storyline that kept me hooked from page one until the last page, I definitely recommend this book.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Emmy falls in love with a rocker but her intuition knows it’s a bad idea from the start. What makes it even worse is she’s 16. But she doesn’t mind it since he’s on the way to his next gig. She trusts the universe to guide her as life is complicated as it rewards her as much as it lets her down. Or at least that’s what she tells herself. She’s caught between two lovers as her past and her present collide. She wonders if she is gonna choose the wrong one.
Alex knows he’s got issues but the ladies is one problem he’s never had. He believes he can be toxic. Only to be reunited with a past flame that he can’t seem to remember. He doesn’t try to stake claim since she belongs to someone else. Life is complicated as he sees it as a road bump on the road to success with his goals in music on sight. Deep within himself, Alex knows with a life-altering battle, he wants someone of his own. Someone he knows he wants and who knows him. But how will he go about convincing her. As time winds down, he knows he’s in for a fight to get what’s his.
This book is worth the read as you ponder who deserves what and why. You find yourself rooting for each character’s sense of happiness. I loved reading this book to see which way it’d turn out.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Oh, Rockstar Romances, really get my heart going. I mean I’ve had a thing for many a rockstars in my life and still do with some of them. (Looking at you Donnie Wahlburg and Louis Tomlinson). I enjoyed this book, and the time it spanned. It’s every girls dream, and I wanted to be in her shoes so badly. I really enjoyed this and I think Thia Finn did a brilliant job telling this story. I look forward to more from this author.
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this Book alot. This is my first book by this author but it will now be my last. The authors writing style is good and I was sucked in and kept turning page after page. The main characters are what made this story great, they were relatable and enjoyable. Life is fixing to become very complicated for them and I was right there with them through the ups and downs. I am looking forward to reading more by this author and I would recommend this to a friend.
Happy Reading!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn a five-star read that will rock you. Rockstar romance are a hard one to get right, so I usually avoid them unless I know the author and enjoy their style already, but I took a chance on this one and I am so glad I did as this was brilliant. This was such a fast paced read for one that spans such a great length of time, but it was so well done as you get to see Emmy go from wide eyes 16 year old, to a woman in her own right, but as we all know that first major crush has a lot of miles to it, especially when the guy your with isn’t all he thinks he is. This is a stand-alone, but there are so many great characters I would love to hear more from, I will be eagerly watching this author to see if this becomes a series as I will be reading them if they do.
Review by @saraoxo
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn is the first book I have read by this author. Fin’s writing styles kept me wanting to read the next page more quickly than the last page.The plot line is always moving and really never pulls a sudden stop. The characters are fresh and new. It is amazing how they could be my friends and neighbors. Emmy and Alex are the main characters in this story. They each have some hills to straighten out to be able to move forward. Will they figure out what needs to be done? Will there be a future for Emmy and Alex? You will have to read the story to find out.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn was really good! It was a typical romance story, the only difference being the romantic interest is a rockstar. The story takes place in Austin, Texas which I kind of liked having as a background. Plot and storyline was great, great characters with some funny aspects. The band guys had me laughing throughout the whole novel! This is my first novel I’ve read by Thia Finn and I immensely enjoyed it and will read more from her in the future! I recommend this novel, it is 18+ with some scenes and language throughout.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn. This story is every teenage girls dream come true! Its the story of the band Trace and 16 year old Emmy. Emmy and her friend Rylee go to a Trace concert and they get backstage. Rylee tries to convince Emmy the lead guitarist Alex, is in love with her so they kiss and its magical. Emmy doesn’t see Alex for a long time because after that concert they head off on a world tour and when she finally does see him, he doesn’t remember her. Emmy moves on and lives her life and has finally found a guy named Marcus who is in her field of work and is a stand up guy but Emmy just doesn’t feel the spark that she felt with Alex. When Emmy has decided that Marcus is the guy for her and not Alex, Alex shows back up needing her and she is left so conflicted. Will she make the right choice? Read Before the Second Show to find out!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
It’s been a while since I have read a good rock star romance story so when I saw this from Thia Finn I couldn’t wait to dive in – the blurb had me hooked before I have even begun. Thia Finn is also a new to me author so I was also really looking forward to reading something by someone new!
I loved this story! It has everything that I love in a rock star romance and there was a second chance element to the story too which was great too! I have to say I went into this story expecting one thing and I got something completely different! Poor Emmy! My heart broke for her so many times when it came to her feelings for Alex but I loved that she was so determined and motivated in other areas of her life.
Alex was everything I wanted and more from a rock star god! I am definitely a fan of his!! I loved that there were some unexpected things with his character like with the storyline – all of this definitely had me captivated by this read from beginning to end!
I would absolutely love this to become a series, there are so many secondary character who I would love to find out more about and I can definitely say I am very much looking forward to reading more from Thia Finn in the future!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before The Second Chance is a fantastic rock star/second chance romance novel by Thia Finn. I had never read any of this author’s work but I do love rock star romances and also second chance romances, so I just had to give this book a try. I’m so glad that I did as I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
16 year old Emmy falls in love with guitarist Alex Trace when she sneaks out to go see a show and meets him afterwards. When they share a kiss she’s totally besotted. Fast forward 5 years and when she meets him again after a show she’s totally gutted when he doesn’t remember her.
By chance she meets him again a year later when her current boyfriend Marcus, who works with the band, gets Alex and his brother Adam to use Emmy as their realtor. Although Alex doesn’t remember their first meeting he’s intrigued by the beautiful Emmy and she can’t get him out of her head. When Alex becomes ill, they are become much closer.
I really loved this story. It is very emotional and it’s fantastic storyline and characters will keep you gripped throughout. Alex is a very troubled young man who thinks he doesn’t deserve true happiness due to his actions in the past. Can Emmy be the one to change him and be his HEA? I suggest you read this book and find out. It’s a fantastic read!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn is a stand-alone book that will completely immerse you in its tale.
This book is absolutely amazing!!! Emmy and Alex are the perfect kind of broken that just draws you in and makes you want to learn about every little thing. The fact that they aren’t these “perfect people” is really what caught my attention. While I might not love a rockstar life it made me feel like I could be going through the same thing as them at anytime:
The story was brilliant as well. It had such a depth to the writing that you could picture everything so clearly. This book has been fantastically written and I hope we get to see more from these characters!!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn. Emmy and Alex oh how they will be with me long after I finished reading this book. From page one I was completely hooked on their story. Each one gave me a million reasons to love their story. This author is new to me and I’ll definitely be back for more. Each character just draws you into their world and I never wanted to leave. The characters are complex, relatable and so well written I forgot I was reading at times. This book definitely has its hot scenes but it’s also got a bit of an emotional roller coaster and I loved every minute of it. The storyline is well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. And characters you can’t help but connect with. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend. I’ll be adding it to my read again list for sure!
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is my first Thia Finn book but it definitely will not be my last! This was so well written! I was immediately drawn in and absolutely fell in love with Emmy and Alex! Well, maybe not so much with Alex but I definitely grew to love him! LOL!
Who doesn’t dream of meeting their rock star crush??? But what happens when you do meet them, more than once, and they don’t remember you at all? You’ve spent years between meetings pining away for a guy your 16 year old self fell in love with just to find out you meant nothing to them. Just a blip on their rocker radar! This is the life of Emmy. Now hardened to men. Even when she meets a great guy, she can’t totally fall because of how devastated she was by her past.
Alex, super hot, typical rocker…a life of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Now he’s trying to get himself together and finds himself face to face with Emmy, who he still doesn’t remember but who he is completely drawn to. Problem now is not just that Emmy has hardened herself to him, but that she is now also taken!
This was such a great story! I loved following along through the lives of Emmy, Alex, and the rest of Alex’s band! 5 Stars for Before The Second Show! I am looking forward to more from this author!
Reviewed by @chellek44
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Thia Finn is a new author to me and this book couldn’t have been a better way to be introduced to her writing. I completely enjoyed reading Before the Second Show. This book is a sweet romance that will rock your socks off along the way. Emmy always loved the rockstar life and found it intriguing. Then we have Alex who is immersed in the life and a rockstar himself that has experienced the joys and the trials that come with being famous. These two will cross paths and their lives will never be the same. Will they come out on top with a happily ever after or will they end up alone? I loved how light and easy this book was to read. I found myself devouring it quickly and in pretty much one sitting. I look forward to seeing what else might be available and what will come from Thia Finn in the future.
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Star
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn is a wonderfully written story that I found myself lost in the pages and couldn’t stop reading till the end. I absolutely love second chance romance especially if there’s a Rockstar involved somehow. Emmy and Alex ,she fell in love at sixteen with a Rockstar but he easily moves on to the next tour. Several years later she has one man wanting her and another who is standing in the way. What will happen when someone from the past reenters his life but they have no memory? Can these two have a future together? There were moments when my emotions were all over the place and other moments where I was laughing. Find out what happens next in this must read.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed every page of this book. From start to finish I was drawn in and didn’t want the book to end. I found myself drawn to the music and the characters and the storyline. It was beautifully written and I simply loved every moment. I will be reading it again as soon as possible.
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn a great read it really spoke to my heart. This is my first book by Thia and I loved it. I did want to have words with Emmy at times but the overall story and Thia’s writing wormed its way in and I could not put it down once I started it. Alex needed to realise that there is more to life than drugs, sex and rock and roll and Emmy need to find her way from teenage crush to womanhood. Now they are both a little older and wiser they are just where they need to be in life.
Emmy fell in love with a musician as a teenager and thought he felt the same way only to realise years later he had no idea who she was. Left devastated at the time but now as an adult she was finally in a place to open up to a relationship. Unfortunately, fate wasn’t done with her heart and once again she finds herself in the same place, she left behind so many years ago.
Alex lived the life a musician and rode the path of indulgence but after years of being on the road he wanted a place to call home. Now his past is finally catching up to him, there is one thing that he finds he needs more than anything, even though their paths had crossed before, but he doesn’t remember.
I truly enjoyed this story and was sorry to see it end. I look forward to reading the next in the series.
Reviewed by @jennadb
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Thia Finn is a new author for me and this was a brilliant introduction to them! This author definitely has a way with words, a brilliant storyline has been created along with in-depth characters that I thoroughly enjoyed to read, it was well developed from the start and I was hooked within minutes. I loved the characters that this author created, they were each real, relatable and helped push the story forward. This story definitely brings you all the emotions but with it, I couldn’t put the read down. I can’t wait to see what else this author brings us!
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
5-Stars
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn was an excellent and addicting romance novel. I could not put this book down. I loved the characters Emmy, Alex, Adam, Marcus, and the rest. They were developed well, relatable, and realistic. The author did an excellent job in describing the look and personality of each. The storyline was easy to follow, organized, and had an easy flow. I laughed, cried, and smiled while reading this book. This was such an excellent novel. I highly recommend it.
Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this book. This is my first book by this author and I will be looking for more. This is a well developed page turner that I was pulled into right from the start. Her attention to detail along with the characters made me feel as if I was right there in the story. Emmy and Alex are great, strong characters. They are about to find out how complicated life can be for them. The past and present come together to make decisions hard but will it be worth fighting for? I highly recommend this book.
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Before the Second Show by Thia Finn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Before the Second Show
By Thia Finn
5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading this book. Before the Second Show by Thia Finn pulled me in from the very beginning and I found that I didn’t want to put it down until I finished the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Emmy and Alex. Emmy fell in love with a rock star at sixteen. He, however, moves on with ease to his next tour. Years later life has a way of becoming complicated when she has one man wanting her and another standing in the way. Alex has never had a problem with women. He could have anyone he wants. What happens when someone from the past who he can’t remember reenters his life? Alex is finding that he is starting to have feelings/emotions for this girl. What does the future hold for Emmy and Alex? Will a life-altering battle change everything for Alex? Read this book to find out. This story has emotional moments. It also has moments when characters banter back and forth with each other and I found myself laughing. The characters of Alex and Emmy are likable, and I couldn’t help but care about what happens in their lives. I really enjoyed the character that is Emmy’s bestie and their interactions. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens. I would highly recommend reading this book.
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My heart beats to the rhythm of each stroke he makes.
EMMY
Fall in love with a rocker, bad plan.
Fall in love at sixteen, even worse.
Doesn’t matter, he’s on his way to his next gig.
Life is complicated but has a way of coming together in strange places.
That’s what I keep telling myself. Now, I’m facing a man who wants me, but someone else stands in the way.
Someone from my past. Someone from his present. What if I choose the wrong one?
ALEX
I’ve got problems, but women aren’t one of them.
I’m sick in the worst possible way. Then she steps into my life, again. If only I could remember her.
Doesn’t matter, she’s already spoken for.
Life is complicated and has a way of throwing in obstacles on the road to success.
That’s what I keep telling myself. Now, I’m facing a life-altering battle and need someone to stand by me.
Someone I want. Someone who knows me. How the hell do I convince her?
Timing is everything.
And now is the time to fight for what’s mine!
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Growing up in a small town in Texas, Thia Finn discovered life outside of it by attending The University of Texas, only to return home and marry her high-school sweetheart. They raised two successful and beautiful daughters while she taught middle school Language Arts and eventually became a middle school librarian. After thirty-four years, she retired to do her favorite things like travel, spend time off-roading with family and friends, hanging out at the Frio River, reading, and writing.
She currently lives in the same small town where she grew up with her husband and the boss, Josie, the Chihuahua. She can often be found stalking on social media, watching Outlanders, The White Princess, or Game of Thrones, to name a few.
