Travis by N. Kuhn Blog Tour Guest Review, Author Interview, & Giveaway

Posted August 31, 2013 by Stephanie in Blog Tour, Giveaway, Reviews / 1 Comment

Buffalo Rocker Series: Travis

By N Kuhn

Publisher Nevermore Press

Cover Design: Nevermore PR

Book Description:

Lots of people want to be Rock Stars, but the question is, can they handle it? Travis Dane has never wanted anything more than to be a Rock Star. He dreamed of being just like his father, Marcus. What the idol in his life never told him, is that the road to fame is paved with self destruction. Music, drugs, drinking, fighting and crazy stalkers all battle for his attention. Throw in an uncaring mother and Paparazzi following his every step is disaster waiting to happen.

Brittany Landers has never loved anyone like she did Trav. But his temper and drug use drove her into the arms of another man. Finally getting her life on track, striving for her law degree, can Aiden Bland take her mind off of Travis and what he’s going through? Or is he just Mr Wrong Right Now? The emotional rollercoaster of fame is never a Happily Ever After.

Guest Review by Jacque Burford:

If you have never read a rocker romance, Travis is the perfect example of what one is. When I first sat down to read this book I really did not know what I had in store for me. It has all the elements you would expect in one. You got the bad boys (and girls), the good girl, drama and let us not forget, sex drugs and rock and roll. Is how the authors spins all these elements that will either make or break the story and author N. Kuhn has made an excellent choice.

Let’s start with the characters. When we first meet Brittany I actually thought she was a disposable skanky groupie in the story line. Turns out, she’s a main character and the good girl of the story. Who knew! Actually, the further into the book I got, the more she grew on me. Next is Aiden. Frankly, I did not like him from the beginning. By the time the book finished I was yelling at my Kindle I knew it. There are a variety of secondary characters that provide a rich and colorful backdrop to the story. Then there is Travis. His life is one hot mess. His self-destructive lifestyle seems to revolve around sex, drugs and booze. Frankly, I was waiting for him to O.D. at some point in the book. I was half way through the book not liking him. Of course, the author had to throw in a few curveballs that had my completely changing my mind by the end.

Now on to the storyline…Hot, messy, steamy, surprising. The story was told in first person format from both Travis and Brittany’s points of view. With this offered insight to their individual thoughts, we get to see despite the choices they have made, they each truly love each other. The pain and despair Travis feels is very apparent in actions but with the access to his thoughts, we have a better understanding of the whys. Brittany’s choices in life at times had me wanting me to shake her. Really Brittany…Aiden?! Sorry…I digress. So yes, there are quite a few clichés thorough the story and it drag somewhat half way through. You can only sit through so many drunk, drugged out sex scenes between Travis and Ms Skank-of-the moment. Then suddenly things started picking up. The second half of the book is full of unexpected twist that I did not see coming. Some were heartbreaking; others had my pumping my fist. The book ends in one heck of a HEA but as with real life, there are a few moments that leave the reader with unfulfilled answers and this is what I think really made the book.

Author N. Kuhn has done an outstanding job creating this series. Travis is most definitely a book worth reading

I received this book from Stephanie’s Book Reports in exchange for my honest review. The opinions and rating of this review are solely mine and in no way was I compensated.

Stars – 4  Flames – 3

Authors Interview by Stephanie:

What is the best thing you have done in your life? Besides writing? My daughter! I don’t know where I would be if not for her. She’s my greatest acheivement.

What are your favorite hobbies? Drinking coffee, reading, crocheting (only in the winter lol) and I love horses!!

Name one of your favorite things about someone in your family. Wow! I think my husband’s ability to make me smile no matter how upset I am, that’s my fave thing. i can have the worst day ever and know that he will make it ok.

Favorite place to eat? Reid’s! it’s this little hole in the wall burger joint here, and they have the most amazing banana milk shakes ever!

Favorite meal at favorite restaurant? mmm… large banana shake, cheeseburg and a white hot (White hot dog)

What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer? Fall? Winter? Spring? Summer: play outside with my daughter. Fall: Play outside with my daughter. Winter: Curl up on the couch. Spring: bonfires!

 If you could visit any place in the world, where would you choose to go and why? Ireland. I’ve always wanted to see the rolling hills, the history and of course, drink some beer!

If you could eliminate one thing from your daily schedule, what would it be and why? house work! enough said!

Excerpt:

Tossing her one of my shirts, so she can clean up, I pull on a pair of boxers. A red thong happens to fall out of the shirt in her hand. Holding it up with one finger, she stares at me.

“Who’s is this? My ass isn’t this big.” Running a hand through my hair, it’s pointless, as it just falls right back into my eyes. Turning to look at the naked woman in my bed, she is beautiful, even when she’s angry. Maybe this is what I need, Britt’s a handful right now. She will only drag me down and I have to focus on music. Now that we have the Battle of the Bands to get ready for, and we have gigs almost every night, Death Polish is on its way. We will be the next Poisonous Love. I’m going to be just like my dad.

 “I said whose is this? Are you screwing around on me Trav? What the hell? Some groupie skank I would assume,” Brittany pouts, snuggling back up under the sheets.

“Britt, you need to go. Bas and I have to go practice. I don’t have time for this shit. Get dressed and run back to mommy. Go get your nails done or something.”

“You know what Trav? You’re a loser. Fuck this. I’m done. You treat me like crap, and I don’t know why I put up with it. I can get a better lay anywhere else, from guys with more money than you. You will never amount to anything. You’re just a wannabe loser with big dreams that won’t come true. Sticking your dick in anything that comes along. Why can’t you get a real job? A real place, instead of this shit hole? Time to grow up and be a man. We aren’t in high school anymore.”

 Book Trailer

http://youtu.be/eKFWU6i_eIQ

About the Author:

N Kuhn was raised in a small town, in the middle of nowhere. Small town life is something she cherishes. Having spent her afternoons outside or with a book, she grew up with a love of reading and writing. Her mother and grandmother fully encouraged this in her. Many years later, after a husband and children, she made a promise to her dying grandmother to fulfill her dream of being an author. Her grandmother lived to see Nicole’s name in print. This was a turning moment for her. Driven by ambition and a promise made, she has since published her first trilogy (The Mohawk Series). N Kuhn has also signed on with WheelMan Press for Tucked In (The Hollywood Files) series as well as Nevermore Press for the much anticipated Buffalo Rocker Series, and Parlor Tricks.

Fan Links:

Check her out on facebook. www.facebook.com/nkuhnauthor

You can also follow her on twitter @mrsnkuhn

Check her Goodreads Page http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6966339.N_Kuhn

Amazon Author Page http://www.amazon.com/N.-Kuhn/e/B008HR897Y/

And show some love to Nevermore Press https://www.facebook.com/NevermorePress

 

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