Rock Chick Reckoning

By: Kristen Ashley

Narrated by: Susannah Jones

Stella Gunn is the lead singer and lead guitarist of the Blue Moon Gypsies, and Stella used to be Mace’s girl. But Kai “Mace” Mason broke up with her and the loss of him rocked her world. One night, Stella gets a call, late (again), from one of the members of her crazy band. She has to go play clean up (again) and runs into Mace (and a shed load of police) and ends up getting shot. Mace finds he doesn’t like it much that his ex-girlfriend got shot right in front of him, but it’s worse. A very bad man has thrown down the gauntlet, and all the Rock Chicks are in the firing line. Stella doesn’t want Mace to be the one to keep her alive, but she has no choice. Mainly because Mace isn’t giving her one.

©2011 Kristen Ashley (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Don't listen to the epilogue

The epilogue jumps 5 years to the future and if you plan on readying the last two books in the series you won't want to hear the spoilers.

Favorite So Far!!!!

This would be my favorite so far, because Stella didn't spend all of her time being an idiot and making the situation worse. It was sooooooo refreshing! Don't get me wrong - I did enjoy the other books, but there were times in them when I wanted to kick the whiney ass of the female character. I am really hoping we have turned a page literally, so that the next two books will follow this type of character trait.

I also really enjoyed the peak into the other relationships we had already listened to as all the Rock Chicks were involved.

Just can't say no to the hot bunch...

Mace had a tragic background that left him full of demons. Full of chemistry and passion, him and Stella had a rocky start. But Stella was just the one he needed to bring him out of his deep dark place. Their story was great. While not my favorite out of the series so far, it had the perk of hearing the thoughts of several other characters. Also, you get Indie and Lee's wedding and seeing their lives a few years later on.

I really enjoyed this one

Any additional comments?

Great story with twists that I didn't see coming. We get to hear about all the usual characters in the series, but the main focus is on Stella and Mace.I had a little trouble keeping the band members straight, but that's because I listened without using my Kindle. Sometimes I just need to see something in print to be able to completely comprehend it. That said, well done!

She is...The Rock Chick

I’m feeling a little guilty. I doubted my faith, walked away and left someone alone too long. Yes, I’m sure Stella knew I’d come back for her eventually, but the time it took me was longer than it ever should have been. It’s OK now, the friendship has been re-established and I’m sure Mace will forgive me… one day. I only left because her connection to the band and Mace’s hurtful words upset me the first time I read them, but, this time, I listened to them and with Susannah Jones’ help I saw things a lot clearer. Deep down I know I should have just trusted KA, but the consequences of my actions are my own burden to carry. Now, I will move on and Jett and Eddie will hopefully forgive me too.

This is my first re-read/listen of Rock Chick Reckoning. Now that I’ve done it, I can’t believe I held off for so long. I mean Stella is The Rock Chick. She’s the lead singer of the Blue Moon Gypsies and really cool. There were a couple of reason why I originally thought I didn’t want to re-read it, but once I was into it, I could have slapped myself for holding off for so long.

Stella is the lead singer of the Blue Moon Gypsies, but she also fills the role of carer, guidance officer and hall monitor. The men in her band (besides Floyd) are a bunch of silly blokes who never grew up. They’re good looking, pull in the groupies and get into way too much trouble. This was one of the main reasons why it didn’t take priority in my KA re-read list. These guys drove me up the wall…and Stella put up with them. They play a vital role in Stella’s life and are pretty much her family, so I kind of understood why she did. Rock Chick Reckoning sees the band go through heartache and loss, but they do love and care for each other.

Mace, Kai Mason, Hot Bunch member and Hawaiian Hottie. This guy wears a few hats, but he’s also taken a few off as well. He’s an ex-surfing and snowboarding champion. He left both professions when he has to deal with a consequence of his father’s bad decision and became…someone who Lee would want to recruit. We don’t get all the details, but let's just say that he’s on par with Luke for a scary tough guy who could kill you in the blink of an eye.

So…Stella and Mace have a history. They had been going out until Mace broke up with her because of the band and Stella keeping a part of herself closed off from him. Stella was devastated and never fully recovered. A bad guy, Sid, is looking for revenge against Lee Nightingale and the Hot Bunch. His way of hurting the men the most is by targeting the Rock Chicks. Even though Stella and Mace haven’t been together for awhile, he knows that she is Mace’s weakness. The usual action packed madness follows and we are taken on the ride to see the bad guy come to justice and the good guy gets the girl.

Both Stella and Mace have family members that suck. Mace’s dad was a horrid man. His decisions led to death and devastation. Mace turned his back on his family and moved on the only way he knew how. Stella’s family were in blood only and I was glad to see that when she had to deal with them, Mace was there to hold her hand.

We get a glimpse into the Rock Chick’s lives and catch up with the couples that were already living their happy ever afters. Shirleen, Daisy, Todd and Stevie also make guest appearances. We also meet a certain federal officer who may or may not be someone we get to know a wee bit more in another series…it’s in the future, so I won’t say any more than that.

Rock Chick Reckoning audio was another awesome story narrated by Susannah Jones. I started this one as my companion for a New Year’s exercise challenge. Some days I didn’t want to exercise, but I did want to listen to more of my story, so I was motivated to do it. I’ve sat on my exercise bike laughing, crying and grimacing. My boys walked in on one of the days I was crying and that was a bit embarrassing. I somehow managed to time it that I listened to the sexy times while I was in recovery, I’m not sure squirming would have been good on a bike. Today’s bike ride was INTENSE. My reps were high and I can tell you in that last showdown at Stella’s house with guns blazing and mad dashes to safety had my heart PUMPING. Maybe I need to read/listen to a few more intense books while I exercise.

So to finish off…Mace and Stella are now in with the other Rock Chicks as one of my favourite audios. I think we’ll categorise Rock Chick Reckoning as the Rock Chick to listen to when I need someone who understands what it’s like dealing with a family that drives you up the wall.

Love it!

Top 2 of my all time favorite in the series, following of course, Indy and Lee in the 1st Rock Chick book. So good. Narrated so well too. It kept me company while doing chemo and takes me to Colorado. I’m keeping this forever.

Mace!!!

The usual rock chick storyline. What made this one different was the danger in this book was against all the rock chicks not just Stella, the heroine.

I loved Stella and I ached for her in the beginning. I didn't like how or why Mace broke up with her but it soothed when he does admit he screwed up.

I ached for Mace when I found out what happened to him in the past but he needed to bend a bit. I liked his character and he is one of my favorite H's in this series.

I'll keep repeating how awesome the narrator is, because she is. I am super picky with narrators and I actually think she enhances the story.

OBSESSED!!!!!!!!

OMG I just love this book! All the Rock Chick are my favorite but Stella and Mase's Story is by far my favorite!

sensational book, love the characters and the dram

loved it, can't wait to hear the next book in this series, kind of sad it is almost over only two books left. the drama intertwined with the romance is fabulous

Not sure how I feel about change

I love the rock chick series. I liked that this book had sections of all the previous characters narrating, but I felt that it took away from Stella's story a little; I didn't feel as close to her as I did to the other rock clicks in their books. On the whole, if this book was the last in the series it would have been awesome. However, since there are two more the ending kinda ruined the others for me (not that I won't be reading the others). It's still a really good book, I'm just not sure I like how she changed the format in the middle of a series with two more books to go.