ARC Review: “In Tune” by JN Welsh

“In Tune” by JN Welsh

Publication Date: October 1st, 2018

Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Fiction

Page Length: 300 pages (electronic review copy)

Synopsis:

A tour manager determined to revitalize her career.

The client she can’t stop thinking about.

Workplace romance hits the road in this enemies-to-lovers romance from JN Welsh.

Luke Anderson needs a manager—fast. His last one quit, leaving his tour and his future in jeopardy. Now instead of focusing on his career, he’s forced to concentrate on damage control. Powerhouse manager Leona Sable is the full package—smart and talented, not to mention sexy as hell—but her past makes her impossible to trust.

When opportunity knocks in the form of talented EDM DJ Luke “The Musical Prophet” Anderson, Leona is ready to answer. But salvation doesn’t come cheap. Luke won’t sign until Leona agrees to his outrageous terms—including a no-sex-while-on-tour clause.

Dictating what she does in her personal life crosses a line. But Leona’s never been one to back down from a challenge.

One thing is for sure: if she has to suffer, so will he. (description from Goodreads)

Review:

I usually don’t read music-centered novels, but something about In Tune’s cover art and description caught my eye. This contemporary romance follows the love story between a famous EDM DJ and a music manager who fall for each other at first sight. It’s fast paced and the romance scenes run from hot to steamy!

Leona and Luke have their reservations on working together in the industry as we come to find out they’ve been burned by the same person whom they trusted deeply. Both have trust issues to work on in their new partnership and learn to move on from the past. Luke almost lost everything in his music empire since his former manager ran off with his money and Leona is struggling to be back in the public eye after her reputation was almost completely demolished. Once the two get past their initial reservations, we see how they work together to move towards the future and dominate the music industry.

I really liked the cast of characters featured in this novel and how each of their personalities added to the overall plot. Leona is a fierce boss when it comes to her career, but has the kindest heart. Luke has a hard outer shell, but is very caring. I loved how their relationship develops over the story and the constant banter between the two. They may butt heads, but at the end of the day they have each other’s backs. Leona’s best friend, Izzy, had me laughing throughout the book with her outspokenness, and I loved that she always gave Leona straight talk whenever she needed advice in her career in love life.

Besides the romance, the music aspect of the story was very interesting getting a look behind the scenes of being a music promoter/manager and all the work that goes into tours, performances, etc.

This is the first book I’ve read by JN Welsh, and I look forward to checking out some of her other books!

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