Sydney Blake is a 22-year old college student with a side job, a roommate who’s her best friend and a boyfriend who adores her. She’s also begun an unusual relationship with the musician occupying the apartment across from hers as he practices his guitar on the balcony while she makes up lyrics to his songs. She believes she’s living her best life until she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her with her roommate. Sydney suddenly finds herself homeless and heartbroken until her balcony friend, Ridge Lawson, rescues her and invites her to share his apartment with his other two roommates.
All of this info is shared within the first chapter and as I went into the story “blind,” I’ll let you make that choice, too, if you’re so inclined. I won’t share anymore details.
I really loved this story and couldn’t get enough of it. Music is a major component as Ridge is a songwriter and Sydney’s collaboration made this a joyous experience if you love music. Theirs is a special relationship with major complications. His roommate Warren is his band’s manager and his best friend who revels in planning inventive pranks. Roommate Bridgette is his “sort of” girlfriend and is…mean. That’s not a perception as it’s acknowledged by everyone, including her. This household makes for an interesting brew and there are others who add significant conflict.
The story is told from both Sydney and Ridge’s point of view and the narrators of the audiobook gave their voices such strength. It was perfection. There’s also a musical soundtrack that accompanies this story and I encourage you to take a moment to listen to the songs recorded by Griffin Peterson. The title soundtrack is included below. This was just a wonderful story that’s messy, complicated, heartbreaking and exhilarating throughout.
Book Info
- Release Date: March 18, 2014
- Series: Maybe #1
- Narrators: Zachary Webber, Angela Goethals
- Audio Length: 10 hours, 40 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Blue Mood Café 
I’ve only ever read one book by Hoover but I really enjoyed it. I need to pick up more! I have Verity from the library right now that I’m hoping to read ASAP. Fab review Jonetta!
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Thanks, Christina! I got hooked last year and have yet to be disappointed. I have Verity too.
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Love love love her books!💜💜 Awesome review Jonetta!! So happy you loved it too!🌻😀💜
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Thanks, Susan! She’s also a new auto read and I’m having SO much fun catching up on her backlist.
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Sounds like such an endearing story, Jonetta. I am so happy you enjoyed it so.
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It was wonderful, Marialyce! Wish I could share more but it would ruin the discoveries, which are part of the book’s charm.
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I skimmed this so I could “go in blind” when I get to this one. I own the audio so I should get to it!
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That’s the best way! I didn’t share anything more than what’s in the blurb/first paragraph for that reason. I loved the surprises so you should, too. Enjoy💜
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Great review, Jonetta! I have this book, but haven’t made the time to read it yet. I reviewed Verity today on my blog, and now I want to get caught up on reading CoHo’s other books.
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Thanks, Darinda! I moved this one up because I have the second book for audio review. I’m so glad I did💜 I’m making my blog rounds late today as I just got back from a road trip so I’ll be checking out your review.
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Lovely review, Jonetta! I love this author and have this book saved for … I don’t know when, but the new book coming helps me move it up a little! ♥️ You are right- no one does messy and complicated better!
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Thank you, Jennifer! The new book put me in action, too.
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For some reason, I still haven’t read this… but I have no idea why and it’s been on my TBR forever! Love your review, and I’m going to have to move it up!
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Thank you, DG! I’ve had this on my TBR forever and moved it up when the new book was announced.
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Wonderful review! I really enjoyed this one as well.
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Thanks, Yvo! Great to know you enjoyed it, too.
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Awesome review!
I love that song ❤
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Thank you, Norrie! Isn’t that song wonderful?!💜
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I keep meaning to try Colleen Hoover. I keep hearing such great things about her and I like the reviews that I’ve read. I just need to find more time.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
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Don’t we all, Melanie😏 I fit this in because I got the new book in the series for review. I’m really glad I made the decision to do that, which I rarely do. Loving this author💜
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I have still not read a Colleen Hoover book, but with all the great reviews on her various books, I need to get to it. This one sounds really good and I love the soundtrack idea. Wonderful review Jonetta.
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