Remember You This Way (The Sound of Us #2)
Published March 28th 2019, Kindle Edition 212 pages
Can you ever really start over? It’s the question that follows Ariana now that she’s reunited with the boys from the Sound of Us.
Haunted by the past and her hopefully soon to be ex-husband, Ari is dragged along as the band continues its world tour. Touring the world together...it’s what they all used to dream about. Sold out stadiums and screaming fans, it’s everything anyone would want.
But with broken hearts to mend, groupies to ignore, and someone who clearly wants Ariana to leave for good, is their dream more of a nightmare? Can Ariana discover her own song before it’s too late?
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
March 27, 2020 Review (5 Stars)-I loved this book, just like last time. Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down. I just love these characters so much and I’m eager to see how their story will come to an end in the next book!
May 1, 2020 Review (5 Stars)- MINOR SPOILERS THROUGHOUT: Did I think it was possible for me to love this series more after the first book? No... but I was SOOOO wrong! This book was absolutely amazing and I could not get enough! I fell in love the characters more than I thought possible and their story just gripped my heart and wouldn't let go!
Arianna- Ari's going through her issues, but she hasn't given up which is something that I really admire. She fights tooth and nail for her guys and what she wants. I love her as a character so much and her inner strength is inspiring. I'm dying to know what happened five years ago that made her run away. I need answers!
Jensen- Before reading this book, I didn't really like Jensen because of how he treated Ari. While reading this though, I completely fell in love with him. Deep down, he is just a broken boy that feels responsible for everyone around him. He puts all this weight on his shoulders because he feels like he is supposed to make everyone happy. It breaks my heart and I am so happy that I got to know him better in this book.
Jesse- Jesse is SO sweet and kind and caring and I. LOVE. HIM. SO. MUCH. He is always there for Ari and is the first one to jump to her defense. When the guys came storming in at the beginning of this book, he automatically believed Ari and took her side. It warmed my heart and he is just so precious to me.
Tanner- Tanner is always on that razor edge which is something that I love about his character. He is always ready to throw down and he'd fight the whole world for Ari if he had to. I am excited beyond words for his book!
Overall, I highly enjoyed this book and I could not encourage you to read it more. This story is about heartbreak and second chances and I went through so many different emotions while reading it. It will certainly stay in my heart for many years to come. I need the next book like I need air!
Rating: really liked it
was this book clichè? yes.
was this book predictable? yes.
was this book lifechanging? no.
but was this book entertaining? was it fun? were the characters captivating? was the romance sweet? yes, yes, yes and yes.
ready for the next one!
Rating: really liked it
Pages: 184
My rating (stars): 4
Read other books from this author in the future: yes
The guys take Ari away, after they found out some of her secrets like being married to an abusive husband. In the second book the focus is put on Jensen but Jesse and Tanner get also attention.
Again the today and past are told but the chapters about the past are lesser in the second book.
Beside the emotional rollercoaster Gentry enters the scene to get Ariana back, with whom he is obsessed.
I am really looking forward to the third part of this book. The author wrote that Tanner will get focused attention in that book. I am really looking forward to the third part.
Rating: really liked it
Not as good as the first, MC became whiny and annoying. Also hardly any plot and loooads of smut. By the end of it I was very tired lmao.
Hope the 3rd one resolves it all.
Rating: really liked it
Demolished in one sitting - I'm not sure why I find this so compelling. Loving this series.
Rating: really liked it
4/5 stars
Ok. So I didn't really like this book as much as the others, but it was still really good! She finally got all the guys again, and they are all so cute! There were some times where I was just a little not put off but maybe a little annoyed at how everyone was acting. There was one scene where I felt like she might have been using Gentry as a small sort of excuse, which I didn't think was ok, but other then that I was once again hooked in.
At times I didn't understand why she was being so dense (view spoiler)
[ with like the flowers, AND THE PINK DRESS AND PEARLS! DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED! I knew right then, that Miranda was working for Gentry! And boom. I. Was. Right. Also it's like these are all things that relate back to him that have VERY bad backstories, so why don't you say anything! You should obviously know right then that this is HIS doing! (hide spoiler)]I wonder how the third book will go, and what it will cover? I mean (view spoiler)
[ they still have to find Gentry, (hide spoiler)] but it seems like there are only a small couple things that need to still be done.
That ending though! Ugh it was so sad :( (view spoiler)
[ She better get better! but I SWEAR, if she gets some sort of like memory loss or anything like that, I am immediately just giving it a 1 star. I CAN'T.. Those books bother me SO much, and they make me SO SO sad! We only read HEA books here!!!!
So yeah :) Onto the next book!! (hide spoiler)]
Rating: really liked it
Love these RockstarsI love this series so much. Where I'm usually not a fan of secrets being kept, it really adds to this series. These characters are beautifully broken together, which is why they work. The FMC is really insecure, a character treat I dislike most of the time, it adds to Ari's character development. She's been through so much and her past made her who she is now. I love seeing how Tanner, Jensen and Jesse put her back together one broken piece at a time, slowly healing their own souls too.
This author is amazing and talented, this book hits me in the feels.
The flashbacks give us some background information which is nice, but I keep looking forward to the chapters in the 'now', because they are the ones where we see the development.
This is an outstanding read!
Rating: really liked it
I love this story....so far fetched as it is. One star off every time for cliffhanger. Sorry, not sorry.
Rating: really liked it
Looooordy, the amount of feels swirling between Ari and her three rock gods are incredible. There's the good, the bad and the downright ugly - I'm addicted to their pain, their mistakes and I crave their happiness.
I love seeing Ari and her men grow, individually and together.
Rating: really liked it
Ariana is back with her boys after five years. Now world-famous rockstars, Jensen, Tanner, and Jesse have never gotten over the girl they left behind and lost. Now that she's back in their lives, they aren't going to let her out of their sight again. Ari joins the guys on their world-tour, even taking a turn on stage herself. But five years is a long time and Ari has secrets and a past that can still hurt her. Gentry isn't the type of man to allow her to just walk away. One way or the other, he will get what he wants. The guys and Ari might not get their second chance after all.
I enjoyed book one. I loved book two. It's not often that I can honestly say that the second book is better in every way, but in this case, it's the truth. The characters are more in-depth, it's more suspenseful, the sexual tension and steamy scenes are even hotter, the danger more deadly, the story is simply more addictive. Although we get time with all of the guys and Ari, this is Jensen's book. His anger, his hurt, his unpredictability. Jensen is intense. This guy has a heart that has been damaged too many times already and he keeps it guarded but when he loves, he does so completely. I loved his character's story. Heartbreaking.
I also love that Ari is starting to question her role. She needs to figure out exactly who she is and what she wants outside of the guys. To be a complete woman, there must be more to her world than her guys. She's smart, talented, and beautiful. Whether she's writing or singing, she needs to step out of their shadow.
My only criticism of this book concerns their lack of communication. The guys forgiving Ari for not showing up all those years ago and never getting an explanation drives me crazy. Her not discussing their behavior during their time apart is unrealistic. Of course, she doesn't need to know about every last hook-up but she should be warned about regulars. When someone is hitting on or harassing or stalking, the others should know. There is not enough sharing and trust yet. This proved to be major.
I cannot wait until the next book. The transition from their past love to a forever love has me captivated. I cannot get enough of Ari and her guys.
Rating: really liked it
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Whoa buddy this book starts with a bang only to end with a doozy of one as well. We pick back up right where book one left off with the revelation of her husband which of course causes some drama for them all. As if this is not hard enough the husband does not want to let her go which just creates even more issues and problems. To keep her safe they take her on tour with them. Add all of this together and really get one emotional roller coaster in the present while we still get flash backs to the past. Very riveting and moving. Really sucks the reader in. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Rating: really liked it
A new story to get lost inI am a fan of all things C.R. Jane. I love her writing style and the perspective she gives the characters. Creating more mystery while clearing up mystery... It drives me crazy in the most delightful way! I like the raw realness of these characters. Just burrow down in your blankets with your coffee and spend a few hours reading. Time well spent!
Rating: really liked it
Yay!Contemporary Romance. Rh. Rockstars. Abused background heroine. Quick to love. The first one broke you and this one fixes it. Filled with angst. You really should read it.
Rating: really liked it
I enjoyed book 1 of this series but really got lost in the story (in a good way) in book 2 and I didnt want it to end. I loved seeing more flashbacks to see some of the guys' history and why they are triggered/act the way they do in situations. I loved seeing the guys succumb to their feelings (some but up valiant efforts haha) and realize that everyone made mistakes but they can move on together and be there for each other and let their love grow and rekindle. I was annoyed with all the secrets staying hidden, but I can get why. I understood Ari's frustration with everything, I would be angry at them for keeping such important things from her that put her in severe danger.
Duuuude her ex-husband is a piece of work. Totally called the traitor amongst them, I will say there are still a lot of questions I have, hopefully they will be answered in book 3. I really enjoyed the adorable moments with some of the guys and Ari, Jesse is so endearing, Tanner is so troubled but is so in need of Ari and her touch and loved, and Jensen is still up in the air for me. He has always been the most distant of the group and seeing what he did while away from her broke my heart and really started to endear me to him, but again some of his actions in book 2 weren't great.
That ending was so jammed packed, kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to make sure everyone was ok. Can't wait to read book 3 (which it was on audio but oh well). Storyline was 4.5, slightly better than book 1. Seamless transitions with present and past flashbacks ❤️
Narration I think was a little better than book 1 but the quality still wasn't great and Tanner's accent change a bit randomly in the book (not as bad as book 1 though). More of a solid 4 stars from me than the 3-3.5 stars in book 1.
Rating: really liked it
Amazing Read!!I knew after I finished the first book, I was not going to be able to stop and do a review. So I decided to do a review of the series instead.
The growth in this series amazes me. Four broken souls coming together to become a family.
At first I wasn’t sure if I liked Ariana. She seemed a bit too timid and didn’t stand up for herself as much as I would have liked. But then I got to know her. The reasons why she seemed that way. And man, has that girl been through hell and back. But she somehow still finds the will to follow her dreams.
I think the conquering of demons was one of my favorite things about this book. Each of the four main characters has demons that they fight with. Has secrets that they try to hide. But all four of them are always there for each other. Are always there to be a confidant.
This series is filled with love, drugs, pain, heartbreak, joy, and music. I loved every minute of the emotional roller coaster that @crjaneauthor took me on!
