Book Review: Let the Music Say I Do by J.D. Walker

Reviewed by JustJen

Title: Let the Music Say I Do
Author: J.D. Walker
Series: Wedding Bell Blues Book 1
Heroes: Jared Page/Joey Seever
Genre: MM Contemporary
Length: 32 Pages
Publisher: J.D. Walker
Release Date: October 19, 2014
Available at: Amazon and Barnes & Noble
Add it to your shelf: Goodreads

Blurb:  Jared Page and Joey Seever have a complicated relationship. They’re ex-lovers and former band members who still play together musically on occasion. Whenever Joey needs someone to fill in for a gig, Jared is the one he calls, despite their past history and the fact that Joey hadn’t wanted to take their relationship to the next level — marriage — and then cheated on him. Jared still has feelings for Joey even after all these years, though he’s become bitter and resentful.

The next time Jared fills in for a gig, he finds out that Joey has slept with a band member named Grady. Worse, Joey messed things up by cheating on Grady just like he had with Jared. In the fallout that follows, Jared says and does some things he instantly regrets.

He knows their friendship is worth saving, and he wants another chance at Joey’s heart, too. But there are things in Joey’s past that keep him running from commitment. Can they mend their relationship? Will Jared be able to convince Joey that love is nothing to fear, and marriage is just music to which to say, “I Do?”

Review:

This was a cute story about misunderstandings. Jared and Joey were in a band with Joey being the rockstar lead singer. To everyone else, he is a flashy, outgoing and confident guy, but that turns out to be his downfall. Everyone also thinks Joey only cares about himself, thinking nothing of hurting others with not wanting more than sex. As soon as things get serious, he ruins it.

Jared still has a thing for Joey, but he doesn’t let that change his mind about not wanting anything more to do with him. It takes a small accident involving another bandmate and quite a bit of prodding and pushing for Jared to understand there is more behind Joey’s behavior and that there might just actually be some valid reasons for it.

The two go through quite a rough patch, and Jared doesn’t forgive or give in easily or quickly. They agree to forge ahead with their friendship until the tables are turned and Joey is the one who wants more. Then, it is all Joey trying to convince Jared they are meant to be together.

This was a quick read, and not very much of the drama/angst is played out, though you do get the gist of it well enough. It was a nice afternoon read with a cute happy ending.

Overall Impression: I really liked it

*I received a copy of this book from the author in return for a fair and honest review.*