gripping

could not stop listening to this book ! I never wanted it to end , i hated col! he was pretty important to the story line but I'm so glad he got what was coming to him ! this book had me on a rollercoaster of emotions and the narration was absolute perfection! a must listen !

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Amazing book with a fantastic narration team

This is a beautifully emotional book. Sean is the perfect hero- sweet and respectful while still just that cool rocker. Jess starts off as the girlfriend of the new drummer who treats her awfully. She has a horrible past that brings tears to my eyes. Note that there is a bit of a triangle in this book, if that is an issue which it usually is for me but Kacey Shea does an amazing job weaving a sympathetic story that really just tugs at my heart strings. I loved how the story progressed; it was flawlessly written to evoke a lot of emotion. I borrowed the book through KU but received an early copy of audiobook. Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder are amazing. Emma Wilder has such a perfect sweet voice with a lot of emotion. And Jason Clarke? He is flawless with his slightly gravelly voice and wonderful emotions. The audiobook just elevated this fantastic story.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐

Derail is book two of the Off Track Records series. Compared to the first book, Detour, this one has so much more angst. Beautifully written, it deals with some sensitive subjects- cheating, domestic violence, and substance use. Jess's lack of confidence and low self-esteem was understandable, given her background, but having to listen to her inner thoughts on it over and over eventually became annoying. The obstacles that she and Sean went through were at times also difficult to listen to, but was all worth it in the end. Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder's performance as Sean and Jess were flawless. Derail is a contemporary rock star romance written in dual first-person POV and recorded in dual narration. It's a standalone that ends with an HEA and deals with sensitive subjects some may find triggering. No cliffhanger. I received this audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this unbiased review.

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So easy to get lost in this book!

Book two in Kacey Shea’s Off the Tracks series is so good, you do not want to miss it! This book has everything, bringing ever emotion to the surface and letting us feel it. Jess comes to the band with her boyfriend, Coy, the new drummer to the group. Sean, the bassist feels an immediate attraction to her. But you just can’t fall for one of your bandmate’s girls, can you? So many issues are brought out in this one, from cheating to abuse, and it’s dealt with compassion and care. I love Jess. She is stronger than she thinks and her path to finding her confidence is so rewarding. I was rooting for her the entire time, not just to find true love, but to reach her potential. The chemistry of the band is something I enjoy as well. The family feel, including Lexi and Deb gives heartwarming love. The slow burning romance just was the icing on the cake for me, with all the other problems that were going on. And I think my favorite part was Hansen…mmmbop! Shea has pushed all the right buttons, and even with a happy ending, has left me wanting more from the band! Bring on book 3! Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder are cast perfectly for this story. Clarke can fall into a part, and he becomes the character. Sean is complex, and Clarke finds all the nuances of his personality. Wilder falls into Jess, and makes her real and so easy to love. This story and narrative is emotional, breaks our hearts and puts the pieces back together. Shea, Clarke and Wilder bring it all to us.

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Derail is a must read!!

Derail is Sean's story and what a story it is! When 3 Ugly Guys need a new drummer, this is where we meet Coy and his girlfriend Jess. When Sean first sets his eyes on Jess in Off Track Records waiting room there is an undeniable pull and instant spark between them. But unbeknown to Sean the girl he cant keep his eyes off of is 3UG new drummer's girl and is going to be living in the room next to his. Over the next couple of weeks Sean lives for his morning chats with Jess and does anything to try and get some time with her away from the guys. As the story goes on we see what a horrible person Coy is and how much he holds Jess' past over her and how he uses it against her which understandably rubs Sean the wrong way and we get to see how unbelievably strong Jess is even if she doesn't think so. Can Sean and Jess be able to show their feelings to one another without the world around them coming crashing down or will 3UG have a permanent drummer but a broken hearted bass player... Listen to Derail now to find out! I loved Derail, I did when I read it when it first come out but Jason Clarke and Emma Wilder done an amazing job of bringing Sean and Jess to life. I received an Arc of Derail and I am voluntarily leaving my review.

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A Heart Melting Story...

I found myself going through a spectrum of emotions listening to Jess and Sean's story. Having never been in Jess' shoes I found myself thinking, "sort it out Jess" at the start and then berating myself for my lack of empathy. But Jess sure showed her strength! This is an audio you will not be able to stop so be prepared to ignore the rest of the world for the full duration ;) Narrators Jason Clark and Emma Wilder were faultless! Thank you for being the key to this audio treasure!

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Another awesome installment in the series!

I usually hate any kind of cheating plot line but Koi was such a jerk that I was begging Jess to give him the heave ho and move in with Sean! Jess had a lot of personal experiences and growth to go through and Sean, the hot and kind rock star, was the perfect match!

Heartbreaking & beautiful performance

I don't even know where to start with this review. It's been a long time since I’ve been this invested in a story. I'm talking shouting at the audio, threatening characters lives, crying. The full works. My husband was very concerned. This book made me feel so much and it was unexpected. I wanted to throw my phone at so many moments. Kacey’s writing is so captivating and although this book involves a difficult subject, it is written with so much sensitivity and understanding that it as beautiful to listen to, even if I did need to hit pause a few times to just deal with the emotions I was experiencing. Jess has been beaten down so much in her life that she truly believes she deserves whatever happens to her. It isn't until she meets Sean, a man that treats her with kindness and respect, that she starts to see things differently. I adored her journey to the person she was born to be. Sean may have helped open her eyes, but she's the one that did the work. Sean is all the things. His capacity for care and kindness is just everything. I loved how gentle he was with Jess. Always wanting what is best for her, even if it wasn't him. Together they were just perfect. I loved the dynamic between them. The chemistry and tension was palpable. The band drove me crazy with their don't get involved policy but thank heavens for Deb. Who is not only the sweetest band mum ever but a wonderful person. Jason Clarke was perfect as Sean and conveyed the emotions well like always. But Emma Wilder stole the show. Emma as Jess was outstanding. I've listened to Emma before, and she's always a hit, but this book, her performance blew me away. The way she conveyed the raw emotion and experience of the character was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Both Emma and Jason have fabulous opposite gender voices and it makes for an all-encompassing listen as you don't get taken out of the story or the performance with the switch. Their voices complement each other well and the transition from one to the other and from each character was smooth. The production was great with no issues.

My first Kacey Shea book

I love the variety of characters. Jason Clarke does an amazing job of voicing them each so distinctly. The storyline is enjoyable and well written. It held my attention the whole time. I thought Sean was a little TOO dead-on intuitive. He suspects something is off about Coy when they first meet, but absolutely nothing Coy said gives that hint. Things like that happen several times, making it hard for me to understand how he's picking up on things. Jess has extremely negative self-talk. A lot. Too much. I think it comes off too strong, when about 50% would have made the point fully. It makes me not like her at all, and with a heroine I think she has to have *some* spine, not just the strength she gets from the Hero. I'm glad to see her fairy tale HEA too! This book is part of a series but I had not read the first book and had no problems with the history of the band. This was my first Kacey Shea book, and I look forward to reading more by her! Thank you to the author for providing me with an audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

This story will not derail you

Book 2 in the series. This story is about Sean . The bassist in the rock group . The group gets a wake up call when Izzy passes out at the Grammies . They look for a new drummer , when Coy is auditioning for the drummer spot Sean spots a girl that will Rock his world in more ways then one . Jessica is with Coy but not by choice but because of need , she thinks she’s not good enough for anything great , Coy likes to push her buttons and abuse her mentally, not physically but that’s even worse , until Sean shows her the way it should be . On a side note Izzy is admitted to a group to get off his addiction. But he can’t handle it Grab it and see Who does Jessica choice and what happens to Izzy Jason Clark and Emma Wilder are fantastic in this story , their performance is spot on