Broken Rose of Texas

Intense celebrity romance hits all the right notes. Regan is a pop star who is ready to redefine her career, while Carter is a billionaire tech developer who has sworn off women for good. Once their paths cross, no one's life is ever going to be the same. I absolutely loved the way Regan stood up to his assumptions and indirectly demanded he be better, do better. It was refreshing how she saw right through his usual act from the very beginning, and challenged him to rethink what he was looking for. Both of their lives are beyond complicated, and their romance beautifully grows in the midst of these thorny issues. I was completely drawn in to this story and read it straight through in one sitting. The characters are well-developed, and even the secondary characters are strong and interesting. It's a book that makes you think about the intersection of career and personal goals, and how the added layer of celebrity plays into all of it. This is the first book I've read by this author, and I am beyond impressed. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This was a beautiful story about a famous singer just wanting a life away from the limelight and a tech billionaire who's seeking revenge following a bitter betrayal. Reagan is a talented singer who wants to create her own music her way. Carter has sworn off love. The chemistry between Carter and Reagan was off the charts intense and the sweet romance was very touching. Broken Rose of Texas was filled with betrayal, secrets, misunderstandings, heartache, passion, wit, romance, and love. This was a captivating story with wonderful characters readers will fall in love with. I loved this heartwarming story and I can't wait to read the next book in the series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

I absolutely fell in love with Carter and Regan. Carter is a tech genius who meets Regan in a Denver club while she is between tour shows. I loved the way Regan handled Carter's offer of a one night stand. Instead, they savored the opportunity to get to know each other outside of the bedroom. Neither offered the information on their careers and financial successes. Suddenly, there are numerous rumors printed about them that tarnishes their reputations. When the sources of the bad publicity come to light, both Regan and Carter face the ugliness together. Alexa Padgett has written a fabulous novel about love, loss, betrayal and triumph over adversity. She supplies a lot of insight into both Regan's and Carter's pasts, building strong connections to the reader. I am excited to see whose story will be next. This is a stand-alone novel in a terrific series that offers romance,suspense and an HEA ending.