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Beyond The Music (The Rock Gods Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Ann Lister (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Lincoln Stallworth, bass player for Black Ice, has quietly watched each of his band mates fall in love and has accepted the fact he'll probably never find the same for himself. He doesn't really believe in true love, couldn't fully understand the absurdity of it, or the notion there could be just one perfect person for everyone. A debilitating health issue began to shadow Lincoln in the middle of their last tour. As his physical symptoms worsen, Lincoln has to fight the urge to hide from the world and himself inside his estate.

Aaron Baylor enters Lincoln's life at his lowest point. Lincoln feels broken, damaged beyond repair, and he's ready to give-up. Aaron's patience and unwavering support slowly begin to pull Lincoln back to being present in his own life and gives him hope for a future and for love. Will Aaron be the glue that holds the broken pieces of Lincoln's life together? Can Lincoln fight his way back to good health and take a chance at love? Or will the task be too great for Lincoln to handle?
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    The Rock Gods
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Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living on the island of Martha's Vineyard with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels. After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances. Her rock star romance, "Fall For Me", Book One in The Rock Gods series, was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award and Book Three, Make You Mine, established her as an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author. Each book in The Rock Gods series brings her two favorite elements together: musicians and the love between two men. These stories focus on what it truly means to love; love unconditionally, love without restrictions or labels, love without fear or judgment - to just simply love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01BT6383E
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SleighFarm Publishing Group (23 February 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 590 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
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Ann Lister is a native New Englander currently living in Florida with her husband. She has pulled details from her years living in the New England area and uses many local settings and landmarks in her novels.

After graduating art school, marrying, and raising two daughters, she established her own video production company. Her nearly two decades working in video production included work within the music industry and won her a coveted Telly Award. Her 'behind-the-scenes' exposure to the music world and her love of rock music is the inspiration for her erotic rock star romances.

The Rock Gods series gave her Bestselling Author status on Amazon. Beyond The Music, Book 7 in the series, hit #1 in the Gay Erotica genre during the Pre-Order and held that spot for several weeks. This last book in The Rock Gods series launches the spin-off series, Guarding The Gods, which releases in early Summer of 2016.

Fall For Me, Book One in the series was a Finalist in the 2013 Rainbow Award. Each book in this series brings her two favorite elements together: musicians and the love between two men. These stories focus on what it truly means to love; love unconditionally, love without restrictions or labels, love without fear or judgment – to just simply love.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars.. Linc and Aaron are perfect together
Reviewed in Australia on 6 December 2018
This was a really fantastic story for Lincoln and Aaron and the battle for Linc having to face. The scenes are great and at times I wanted to tell Linc to man up but I couldn't, dealing with MS disease was a huge adjustment for him which doesn't come easy. Aaron is the perfect nurse for him and he doesn't let Linc get away with his downward attitude. Their first meeting was a firery one with Linc and his attitude disliking Aaron being there. This was a long book but I couldn't put it down til it'd finished late at night. The ending was a dramatic one and a goodie. The series continues with book 8..

Linc had been having health issues for awhile but was too stubborn or too scared to see a Doc. Being the bass player for the Black Ice band he keeps his secret from them. The crunch time comes and needs help and the results come back that he has MS (Multiple Sclerosis). Aaron comes into play as his nurse. Amongst all that there's still stalker problems for the band. (KU read)
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Joanne Swinney
5.0 out of 5 stars Beyond 5 STARS
Reviewed in Australia on 23 February 2016
Beyond 5 stars

Oh how and why have I waited so long to read this Author's books? I have been in Rock Gods heaven and will be venturing back for more. This is book seven in The Rock Gods Series and I hadn't read the other six, I know but I was too keen, anyways I didn't get lost in the story. I believe it can be read as a standalone but it does mention other characters from previous books, so definitely not spoiler free. I am going to start at the very beginning because the writing of this story grabbed my full attention and I can't wait to read all the characters stories that I was introduced to.

This book tells the story of Lincoln, my first introduction to a Rock God and I was not disappointed, he's not your typical charming man. Are any Rockers? I don't know but he's an adonis, I wouldn't mind losing myself in. Long hair, huge abs, beautiful heart that no one can get close to, until now. Lincoln has some huge changes to make in his life, the biggest being his lifestyle or is it? How can you just stop being a rocker?

Aaron the most loving, caring guy anyone would be lucky to have in their life. He goes out of his way to care for others, not because it's job but he has the heart to want to help. He wants to help Lincoln through his difficult time but like with any other person they must want the help to proceed with their own life. All the help in the world won't really help anyone unless they can first help themselves by admitting they need it.

The sexual content in this book is beyond hot, the story is filled with affection and love that took me by surprise. This is a romance that you do not want to miss out on.
This book deserves beyond 5 stars, the Author deserves another 5 for such brilliant writing. I have heard this quote before 'music is the sound of feelings', how very true. I was feeling this story way beyond the music.
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Liash
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read - except for the stalker plotline
Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2020
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This was a heartfelt and inspirational read. Lincoln is a character who has been very quiet and unassuming to date. He has kept to the background and not made waves in any of the stories, but that also meant that I had no idea of what sort of person he was before starting this book. He was a blank slate so to speak. We soon find out the real reason behind his offstandish and quiet demeanor is in this book - his ongoing medical issues that are diagnosed as MS.

I really liked how the author presented and dealt with this. Lincoln went through a range of emotional responses before and after his diagnosis - his main concerns being his loss of independence and having people make changes to compensate for his illness. All of this comes to a head as the story progresses, but he does it with the support of his home nurse/therapist, Aaron.

The chemistry between Lincoln and Aaron was there from their first meeting - it just took time for Lincoln to open up and trust Aaron. The development was lovely to watch, as was the progression of their relationship.

That said, I feel the book was ruined by the stalker side-plot. This started in Dante and Ashton's book, with the police indicating this wasn't an isolated case, and that they believed there was a mastermind behind it as numerous celebrities had been targeted. While the culprit was revealed in this book, it was then said that he was only targeting Black Ice and Ivory Tower members - so what happened to the other victims the police mentioned in book 6? Who it was, and how it was dealt with, really made me question what the point of that plotline was - it added no value to the story at all. Some might argue that it made the characters band together and realise how short life was, but any number of plot devices could have done that. Using this person to do it didn't make sense and jarred with the rest of the story - it didn't line up.

So that is all of the band members partnered up now - I'm assuming the rest of the series now doubles back and shows next steps for some of these characters, which I look forward to reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Livro ótimo!
Reviewed in Brazil on 1 January 2022
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Sugiro seguir a sequência para entender o desenrolar da trama. A escrita da autora é muito boa e torna a leitura viciante... #partiuLivro8
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5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED LINCOLN ' S STORY!
Reviewed in Canada on 25 August 2017
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This was a very emotional and well told story of Lincoln and his battle with illness including the emotional and physical struggles. Lincoln has hidden symptons, which he doesn't want to share with his bandmates, for 2 years now. One day his equipment manager catches him falling and takes him to the Dr for help. Many tests later and the confirmation hurts....Lincoln has MS. Spumoni also brings in his friend Aaron, a private nurse, who moves in and begins therapy with Lincoln. This is a blessing for Lincoln who is rapidly falling in love with Aaron. Their story is inspiring! I loved these characters!
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Valerie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection, Brilliant (#RockGodsForever)
Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2016
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Beyond The Music is book #7 and the final story for Ann Lister's Rock God Series. I will start off by saying that I'm an obsessed fan of this series, falling in love with each character from both bands Black Ice and Ivory Tower but this book is absolutely my favorite of the series, it has touched me so much, grabbed me by the heart and won't let go.

We get to finally learn more about bass player for Black Ice, Lincoln Stallworth. Lincoln has always been an enigma we never really knew anything about him I've been so intrigued from the beginning to see what he is all about... Well let me tell you.... Ann Lister is a genius, she has created an absolute masterpiece with this story the emotions and feelings I just can't recommend this book enough.

I'm actually speechless with my review because I don't want to give away any spoilers and ruin this amazing story for anyone and I can't give it the Justice it so deserves. It is absolutely the best book I've read I related so much with Lincoln's struggles, I felt him , was there with him, ( ok ok now I sound crazy) "inserts grin" I know it's a story, but it's REAL.

Lincoln is hiding and in denial with feelings relating to his health, he knows something is wrong but is so afraid to admit it to himself and what will happen to his future , luckily good ole Spumoni steps up and introduces him to Aaron Baylor a male nurse who will take on the task of healing and making Lincoln stronger, but.... this journey is not an easy one especially with Lincoln in such denial but watching the healing and struggles is where you will experience such a beautiful heartfelt relationship form.

Lincoln learns to trust in Aaron , lean on him and together we get to witness the most beautiful and endearing story ever.

Now this is not to say that we don't get that hot steamy sex that Ann is so great at giving us you definitely will need your air conditioner on high reading through those scenes but in all honesty it's a story with a beautiful plot so much meaning to it.

BTM is the perfect ending to this series yes I'm saddened it is coming to an end but this is also going to be a beginning in which there will be a new spin-off series called ..
"Guarding The Guards " and we will be getting cameo glimpses of our favorite Rock Gods from Black Ice & Ivory Tower and learning more about their security team and roadies (yep Spumoni) too.

Thank you so much Ann for giving us the best series out there I'm really not ready to say goodbye so I'm anxiously awaiting the next series. Please go out and "one click" this brilliant book it will make an imprint on your soul forever.

#RockGodObsessedFanForever
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Jo&Isalovebooks
5.0 out of 5 stars I AM IN ROCK HEAVEN!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2016
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"A touching and Heartwarming story of the incredible power of Love" That is the best way I can describe this story.

This is the first book I have read from this Author and I feel I have been living under a rock! Why did it take me so long to read these books??? This is the 7th book in The Rock Gods series and I am delighted to have had the opportunity to have read it. Even though there are 6 previous books, I didn't feel lost or confused whilst reading, yes all the other characters are there and occasionally we heard about their previous experiences but it only made me want to start from the beginning and that is what I intend to do.

Lincoln is the bass player for the famous rock band, Black Ice. As the last remaining unattached member in the band, he has seen his friends who he refers to as his "brothers" find love and fall hard. He mocks the fact that they are all so lost in their fluffy and sickly romantic world. He seriously believes Love will never be something he will ever find or get to experience and he basically rejects any idea that this will ever happen, specially after finding out he has an illness that has starting to hinder his abilities. (This brought so much emotion to the story, the last I was expecting to see on a rocker book was this to be honest, but it complete transfixed me and submerged me into Linc's world). Sorry I regress, so as Linc finds his lifestyle has to change in order to deal with the prognosis with which he has been presented, he comes to the realisation that he needs help, not that he really wants it and boy did he made his emotions clear. Enters Aaron Baylor, he finds Lincoln at a very low and fragile point, a point where some people cross that line of loosing themselves in depression and despair, but Aaron not only teaches Linc but also the reader, what patience and Love can do to a human heart.

I recommend you, no, I URGE you to pick up this book. If you are a fan of MM romance then you will fall madly in love with the series, as I have too.

Fast paced, romantic, emotional, raw and scorchingly HOT, Beyond The Music, goes BEYOND THE WORDS.

5 ROCKING STARS. Isalovesbooks
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Janice
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful end to an amazing series.
Reviewed in the United States on 28 February 2016
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In Beyond the music Ann Lister has given the reader a touching love story with a very important message. We finally learn the reason for Lincoln's behaviour in isolating himself from his band mates and friends. The reason he hasn't formed meaningful relationships, and the reason he has been struggling and stumbling so much on tour. Lincoln and Aaron's love story is all the more touching against the backdrop of Lincoln's diagnosis. This is a story for everyone, but it particularly resonates with those of us battling chronic illness. It reminds us that life and love go on and that we can still have our HEA despite the challenges we may be facing. Ann Lister is a skilled and talented author, but her books also have an added depth that only comes from experiencing some of life's harsher realities. The Rock Gods series has given readers insight into the life of rock bands, touring, fun and games, and falling in love when you least expect it. It has also given us stories with depth and insight into a number of serious issues that people are dealing with on an everyday basis. I highly recommend this book, and this series, if you like sizzling hot love stories, with gorgeous men, and meaningful, heartfelt, stories.
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