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Violence
None
No violence
Language
Some
Adult language consistent with the new adult rock star romance voice
Sexual Content
A lot
Open-door sexual content — moderately explicit
Substance Use
Some
Rock star lifestyle involves substance use — drinking and implied drug use are part of the milieu
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Jake's emotional damage, the question of his psychological health, and Casey's determination to see him clearly create sustained and genuine depth
What this book is about
Jake McKallister is a rock star with a reputation, a darkness, and a very specific way of keeping everyone at arm's length. Casey Caldwell is the one person who refuses to be managed. Bengtsson's debut is a new adult romance known for its emotionally raw hero and the question of whether someone can be saved without losing themselves.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Rock star substance abuse as a character and plot element
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