Sinful Serenade Series by Crystal Kaswell Review

The Sinful Serenade Series started out as just another series but as I grew to love each character and their stories, it became so much more.  I laughed and definitely cried with this series.  Crystal Kaswell is the queen of pulling the heartstrings.  It is obvious that she works hard on making her characters real and not generically contrived.  There are definitely no cookie cutter stories here.  I will be getting this series for my bookshelf.  I truly enjoyed every second of reading this series and I recommend it for anyone who loves a story that will pull emotions from you.  Definitely, do not wear mascara with these, you'll cry sad tears, happy tears and all the tears in between.  

Series Rating: 5+

Heartstrings Are Pulled with Sinful Ever After by Krystal Caswell

I opened this last book a bit sad that the series was coming to an end.  Crystal Kaswell introduces all of her characters telling the tale of what happens after each of their books close.  Most people are okay with assuming the characters had a happily ever after once their stories close and I thought I was one of those people until I read this book.  Crystal Kaswell is the ultimate puller of heartstrings and solidified their relationships in a way that leaves the reader knowing that true love conquers all.  Though the characters are ones that I was used to, she gave their stories a new life and a continuity that will live on.  Though I was happy with the way the other books ended, this book gave me something I didn't know I needed, closure.  It is worth the read and I promise it will pull at your heartstrings too.  

Book Cover Rating: 5+

Book Rating: 5

Playing With My Emotions with Play Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell

When you read a good book it sends you on a journey.  This one did that.  I was already attached to Pete and the previous characters or can I call them people because that's how they feel to me.  Mrs. Kaswell made these characters real.  Again, she gave them real problems and made them perfect in their imperfections.  I could really relate to Jess.  I think most people who have witnessed alcohol abuse from someone they love can and I know most can relate to Pete.  Her descriptions of them are wonderful but there is true emotion and heart in each character.  I have truly fallen in love with them.  Well, all of them but Aiden but again, that's what should happen when the guy is making your lead's lives difficult.  

This is the fourth book in the series and by that time there should be a world to build on that is consistent.  She did that very well, adding new places and vivid descriptions as she went.  She truly does this justice.  

The plot is moving but the thing about her books is she has this tendency to tear my heart out before piecing it back together and I love her for it.  That emotion is what people read books for.  So, here's my heart Crystal Kaswell...obliterate it...As long as you keep putting it together so tremendously.  

I recommend this book for anyone who loves romance, bands and stories that have a heart and soul.  I do not recommend this book for children because they will learn about the birds and the bees within its pages.  

Book Cover Rating: 5+

Book Rating: 5+ 

Rocking My Emotions with Rock Your Heart Out by Crystal Kaswell

I was definitely looking forward to this book.  Tom is my favorite of the band so far and Crystal Kaswell took her time to develop him.  Also, Willow's back story had been hinted at and I was curious about what had happened to her.  I wasn't as worried about going into this book because she had done so well with the second book.  So, I opened the book to see what she had done with my favorite bad boy in Sinful Serenade.  

I am pretty familiar with the setting by now except this time they were on tour so I got to move deeper into band life and the intricate workings within.  Also, I found out why their manager is rarely around and that actually gave more depth to Tom's character.  

And speaking of Tom...He's just so cocky and sexy and though he may seem shallow at times, he has a good heart.  He cares for his family and his friends.  He puts himself in situations for them that are endearing.  He has a low opinion of his self-worth that is heartbreaking.  Willow is a strong woman who has faced flames and walked out a phoenix.  I love her stubbornness and her ability to raise her chin and face things even when she's hurt.  Together Tom and Willow push and pull each other and I would say they are fire together but they aren't...They're a freaking explosion.  

The story itself is emotional and pulls you through the pain and heartache and lust and love in a way that keeps you engaged.  It deals with family and friendships in a way that makes you want to continue to turn the pages.  There is sex in this book and it's hot as the hinges of hell's gates.  One other thing I will say is that Crystal Kaswell knows how to set up for the next story.  I thought Tom would be the climax but she started showing us more of Pete and he's made me conflicted.  There is a very good chance that he will become my favorite after reading the next book.  

I do recommend this book for anyone who likes bands, rocking out, love and lust.  I do not recommend this for anyone below the age of eighteen.  

Book Cover Rating: 5

Book Rating: A flaming hot 5

Pulling At Those Heart Strings With Strum Your Heart Out By Crystal Kaswell

I opened the second book of this series invested in the characters because they were in the first book, Sing Your Heart Out.  Kara is Meg's best friend and Drew is in the band as the guitarist.  He's Kara's other best friend.  I was excited about learning more about them and if I'm honest, a little worried because as a reader sometimes, you get so involved then you read the story for the characters and it falls flat.  I was thankful that didn't happen in this book.  Crystal Kaswell brought all the hotness from the first book and turned it up to scorching.  What she does so well with them (Besides the hotness of course) is she makes them real.  They have real fears and real worries and ugly part to their pasts.  They are far from perfect.  Her characters have went through things and are beautiful in their imperfections.  I love that.  I grasp onto that.  The heart and soul in the first two books made me care for them and want them to find their happily ever after.  I laughed with them and I cried with them.  Those emotions mean so much to me as a reader and I'm grateful she brought them out.  

How she described band life is also perfect.  How do I know?  I've been around bands...I even lived with a band.  Bandmates aren't always happy with each other.  There is drama and people are always in each other's private lives.  I'm glad she didn't make it all roses because it's not.  I would be very surprised to find that she hadn't been around bands and how they work because she writes it so well.

I love her side characters.  She has successfully hooked me in for the next books.  I can not wait to read Tom and Pete's stories.  I really have no complaints about this book.  I loved every minute of reading it.  

I recommend this book for anyone who loves romance and if you haven't read band romance, this is a good place to start.  It will make you have high expectations.  The only ones who should not read this book are children because of those very steamy, hot naughty scenes.

Book cover rating: 5+

Book Rating: 5++++++

Book Reviews by Amanda : Becoming A Groupie with Crystal Kaswell's Sing You...

Book Reviews by Amanda : Becoming A Groupie with Crystal Kaswell's Sing You...: I started this book a while ago and didn't get to finish it because I was healing from surgery.  Oh!  I am so glad I got to finis...

The Next Series To Be Reviewed: Crystal Kaswell's Sinful Serenade

As you know, I promised once I read a book in a series, I would finish the series.  A while ago, I reviewed Crystal Kaswell's first installment in her Sinful Serenade Series.  I have recently re-read Sing Your Heart Out and I want to finish the series.  So, I will be re-posting the review for the first book and I will review the next books in the series.
As always, I pick the books and these are honest reviews and will remain honest reviews.  You can request for a review but I can never promise that I'll read them right away or at all.  I will let you know if it goes on my to be read list.  On this series, I can say that Crystal Kaswell didn't request me to review though I did inform her that I was because it's polite.  I will also be asking for suggestions in the future for certain genres.  Also, all reviews are free and I buy the books to keep the reviews honest. 
So, check out the reposting of Sing Your Heart Out's review and I look forward to the next review of Strum Your Heart Out!  -Amanda