This is the fourth book in the Stage Dive series and each one is a stand-alone and centers on a different member in the Stage Dive band. This story is about Ben the bass guitarist and the only single guy in the group. Ben knows he should stay away from Liz, but he finds it impossible to resist her. After spending a wild night together in Vegas, Liz discovers she is pregnant and this story is about how Ben and Liz deal with their upcoming parenthood.
Liz is busy working towards her degree in psychology and is upset when she learns she is pregnant. She is much younger than Ben and sweet and naïve. She is disappointed when she sees Ben’s reaction to the pregnancy and she realizes the only support he will give her is monetary, not the emotional support she requires. Liz has to grow up quickly and make difficult decisions for her baby’s future.
Ben loves living his rock star lifestyle and is not interested in a relationship. Although Ben likes Liz, his plans have never included marriage or kids. When he learns he is going to be a father, he doesn’t know how to handle it and he hurts Liz with his brutal honesty. Ben only cares about music and he doesn’t want anything or anyone to get in the way of what he loves. I didn’t like Ben in the beginning and couldn’t understand what Liz saw in him, although he does redeem himself in the end. He continually hurts Liz and the reader doesn’t always understand Ben’s motives. I also felt sorry for Ben. He is clueless and everyone gives him a hard time, especially the guys in the band. This is an engaging, emotional and funny story featuring a famous and sexy rock star.This book was reviewed by a member of the review staff at Cocktails and Books. The name of the reviewer can be found under the post categories.