I’m a music lover, but my favorite band is still the fictional band, The Sinners. These guys are all gorgeous, sexy, caring, sweet, horny, kinky, and awesome. The Sinners on Tour Series by Olivia Cunning is the hottest series out there, without ever going over the top. It has every kind of sex, from kinky, to BDSM to public sex to threesomes all wrapped up in great stories you want to read.
Today is the release day for Hot Ticket, and it has been a LONG TIME coming! You see, the books were printed out of order (see the series order), and Hot Ticket is actually third in the reading order. I have been waiting for Jace’s story, it seems like forever, and it was totally worth the wait. (See my review).
Please Welcome Olivia Cunning to Ana’s Attic with an excerpt from Hot Ticket.
To Love a Musician
It finally release day for the latest book in my Sinners on Tour series, Hot Ticket. I’m excited about this book. It has several interesting themes including letting go of the past, loving someone for who they are, marathon sex with Jace Seymour is hot, but one theme that recurs in the series is what it means to love a musician.
The heroine of the book, Aggie, gets her first dose of Jace’s reality when she sees him play in concert for the first time. Prior to this scene, she’s only known him outside of his work. Read her reaction when she seems him on stage for the first time…
Jace had inched so far toward the back of the stage, Aggie rarely caught a glimpse. She could hear him though. The low pitch of his bass guitar throbbed through her entire body—the sound rich and alive and incredibly sexy.
When the song came to an end, the crowd cheered and then fell silent as Sed spoke into the microphone. “I guess you noticed the violin.”
Fans whispered to each other.
“Doc says I’m not allowed to scream for a while. So I’ll replace some of my vocals with the violin. If you hate it, blame Eric Sticks. It was all his idea.”
“I think it sounds cool!” a fan yelled.
“Yeah, cool!” someone else yelled.
The crowd broke into enthusiastic cheers.
Sed grinned. “Sinners fans are the best. You know that?”
“Oh shit,” Trey said into his microphone. “I think Sed’s gonna cry.”
“And if Sed starts crying, you know Jace will soon follow,” Brian said.
At the mention of Jace’s name, Aggie’s ears perked. She climbed a step at the side of the stage and craned her neck to see him. No luck.
“Better get a mop ready, Travis,” Trey said.
The excessively tattooed roadie tossed a sponge onto the stage. It skittered to a stop at Sed’s feet. The crowd roared with laughter. Sed picked it up and pretended to mop up tears then threw it toward the back of the stage. A discordant bass guitar note rang through the speaker and then a sponge hit Brian in the back of the head. Aggie wished she could see better.
“You shouldn’t stand on the steps,” the roadie, Travis, said. “You’ll block traffic flow.”
“But I can’t see.”
Travis’s pierced eyebrow wrinkled in confusion. “You’ve got the best seat in the house.”
“Jace,” she clarified.
“Oh.” He took her by the elbow and led her up the steps, around equipment on the edge of the stage.
When Jace came into view, her heart skipped a beat, and she smiled. Perfectly attentive to his surroundings, yet lost in his own world, he was an expert at pretending disconnection. Aggie knew better.
“Thanks,” she whispered to Travis just before the next song started.
Now that she could see Jace, she couldn’t take her eyes off him. His concentration was absolute, every note given equal care and precision. He was caught up in his music, as if nothing else in the world mattered. He played his instrument with the same care and attention he showed her when they made love. Her heart gave a painful lurch when she realized that music was his entire existence. His purpose in life. His reason for being. She would never matter to him as much as his band—these songs, this stage, any crowd. She tore her eyes from Jace and forced herself to watch the rest of the band, terrified by the direction of her thoughts. Why was she so hung up on this guy? Why did she care that she’d never be the most important thing in his life? It wasn’t as if she was contemplating a future with him. She didn’t contemplate her future at all. There was no point. If fate wanted to take her for a ride, it was beyond her control. Why even worry about it?
When her eyes drifted back to Jace, she found he was watching her. He offered his sexiest, gentlest smile, and she had the inexplicable urge to flee. She forced herself to stay put—to face these alien feelings swirling through her heart. To come to terms with the idea that he was important to her. It didn’t matter if he reciprocated her feelings. She wanted him to be happy, to be with him in any capacity he allowed—devoted and dedicated so he could pursue his first love. Music.
Do you think it would be difficult to love a musician so dedicated to his work and married to his career? How do you think Aggie might deal with this issue?
Enter to win a signed copy of the book. This giveaway is open worldwide. Just answer my questions in the comment section below to be entered.
ANA:
I am going to answer this one myself as well, and since I can’t enter, I will answer here. My son is a musician. He is a lead guitar player and now singer, and has been referred to as a prodigy. Luckily he plays music I love, and has been performing live for close to 5 years, since he was 10. This boy lives and breathes music, guitars, and guitar gear. As many times as I have seen him on stage (hundreds) I still get a rush of such intense pride and I just want to run around and scream “That’s my boy! I made him!” (click here for his youtube)
But I know, as much as he loves me and his father and brother….guitar is such a part of him, I can never compete, so I do my best to support him, help him, and I listen to him yammer on about guitar pedals for hours. Because that is what you do when you love someone who has that musical gift…or anything that is such a part of them you have to embrace it or move on. (Not that I would move on with my son…). But I can tell you this..you have to know, if you love a true musician, don’t ever make him choose. You need to have your own interests to pursue as well!
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Amy S says
I think most relationships deal with something like this! Not the fame but past experiences and dedications.
Natasha says
I think it would be kind of difficult. Maybe she could go on tour with him.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Sara says
I think that it would be extremely hard to be a musician’s girlfriend. Having tons of girls fawning over your man and wanting to be near him. It would also be hard not having him around all the time. Communication would be extremely important in a relationship like that (talking on the phone, Skype, texting, etc.).
Jessica Sotelo says
Olivia Cunning is one kinky bitch! But I love it!
Ana's Attic says
LOL, me too!
Marivett Villafane says
Its kinda hard but not impossible. Thnx for the opportunity.
Mia says
It would be difficult at times, but it would be amazing at others. Just because he may love music doesn’t mean he can’t love anything else. The worst thing she could do is try to make him chose or make her #1. Being supportive is key. And personally I would rather be with someone so passionate about one thing, than someone who isn’t passionate about anything.
Ana's Attic says
Well said.
kp says
I think it would be very difficult, but anything worth having takes commitment and lots of work. It would be so worth it!
Becky N says
I think all relationships take work, some more than others. But if you truly love someone you make it work. In this day and age of technology you can stay connected in so many different ways! I speak from experience as the wife of a husband who travels frequently for work and is gone for months at a time!
Tina Hargis says
If you truly love that person you will either love what they do or learn to deal with it. Your right, you can’t make them choose. That’s not fair to anyone. That person would either be gone or resent you forever.
Jenn says
I think it would be difficult. Is Love ever easy???
maxima says
I think love conquers all, if a persson truly loves you he/she will put priorities in order. Its not going to be an easy journey, but nothing worth having ever is.
Autumn says
Aggie is strong enough to take whatever comes her way!
nicki says
i honestly don’t think I could do it. Hubby is away for work a handful of times a year and I have a hardtime with going to bed alone and putting the kids to bed alone, answering the “where is daddy?” questions. I couldn’t imagine doing that all the time. and on that I already want to bitch slap chicks who eye and flirt with him, I’d probably end up in jail if he had a ton of groupies. Love conquers alot, but when put into that kind of situation in reality, no way.
Dawn says
I know it would be very hard to have a relationship like that. With him constantly on the road, various temptations readily available…I wouldn’t be able to do it. I would think Aggie would have to go on tour with him…long distance is too hard, even without all of those outside factors!
Karen says
All relationships can be an adjustment, it comes down to if they both want to compromise and work at it. Altho I think fame adds an extra stress. I was bummed that order of the books was changed so I have an idea on how Olivia has Aggie dealing with their relationship. It makes sense that they both have a career that they can have and love on the road.
Maria Ramirez Esquivel says
Thanks for the giveaway! In life everything is 5O/50.
stephanie vincent says
It’s just like any relationship. They will have to have trust and good communication!
Dana says
I think the hardest part about loving a musician would be the touring and lifestyle that come with it!! Having a passionate partner wouldn’t bother me in the least bit, but being away from one another would be hard.
Wendy says
I think that communication would have to be a HUGE part of any relationship with a partner who is completely dedicated to their career. Trust would be another. I think that Aggie will be tested, but in the end (of course) things will work out the way they should.
Erin Hill says
I think it would extremely difficult, but also extremely rewarding!
Elizabeth Di Benedetto says
I think it would be hard to be in a relationship with a musician – but if it’s true love, it’s worth it & you make it work (:
Elizabeth H. says
I think it would be very hard. I would always be wondering if he was cheating on me.
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Meghan Stith says
Yes! I dated a musician for a while and always felt like I would take a back seat to his music. I think that it’s important for the musician to realize that people are more important than his craft. After all, you can love music, but does music ever really love you back?
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Lisa w says
Separation because of dedication is always a problem. I’m not sure how this is going to work!
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Lisa M. says
I think it would be VERY difficult, I think the most important thing is to not loose yourself in the other person. Keep your own identity, your own likes/dislikes, don’t just blindly follow them around and forget who you are.
Michelina says
I think that COMMUNICATION in a couple is the key to everything. Once you have that, any obstacle is easier to deal with. We have to work together to get where we want to be in a relationship 🙂
Thank you for this giveaway !
Ana Lucía says
Yes, I think it would be hard. Not only because he is so commited to his career but dealing with all the fans, it can’t be easy. But at the same time maybe it can work and musicians are so attractive that it will be worth the risk 😉
Michelle g says
Loving the books! I think any relationship takes work but if it’s meant to be it’ll happen regardless of any obstacles or distance. As they say, love conquers all x
Leslie T. says
I think that it would be difficult but it’s only as hard as you make it on yourself too, if you love the other person enough to accept their career and travels and trust them like you should including haveing open communication lines with each other, then it would be easier on you.
Kirsty Lander says
I would personally find it very hard to be in that position but every relationship has their struggles, this is just a little more out of the ordinary.
Elyse says
I think it would be challenging at times but every relationship has challenges, Jace’s would just be
on a larger scale because of the musician aspect. If you and that person are truly meant to be together you’ll work through them and the relationship will be that much stronger.
Trisha says
It really depened on how deeply you loved this person. If they meant everything to you, you make it work. Also when a musician is “married” to his/her carrier it is a sign on how passionate of a person he/she can be. It makes experiencing life with them that much better. I think Aggie will be able to overcome this because she is also seems like a passionate person as well, and when two people have equal amounts of passion it always works.
Kim L says
I definitely think it would be challenging, but isn’y loving anyone a challenge…….. I think it would be helpfull if she went on tour with Jace. That way they can spend more time together 🙂
raegan says
All relationships are tough but i’m sure given both their backgrounds tuey’ll be able to make it work. Thanks for the chance to win
Angela Love says
I think every relationship has it’s draw back but how Aggie might deal with it would be very interesting I think a sexual frustration flogging and playtime will be what keeps their relationship strong….
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Susan T. says
Think it would be hard and difficult relationship. Musician are always traveling from venue to venue. It would take a really strong and confident person to take part in a musician’s life.
Paula N. says
My fantasy would to be with a famous musician, but I’m not sure that I could handle it. I think Aggi will do fine. She is a strong woman!
Kelly M says
I did date a musician who’s first love was music and it was extremely difficult. Considering how we are no longer together I guess we couldn’t find a balance! But everything happens for a reason
Michelle T-W says
A few have previously mentioned that the career may be different, but many deal with this. My husband is military and is definitely married to his career (granted he doesn’t have the added annoyance of groupies lol) it takes a strong person(s) to deal, and they just learn to trust, communicate and make it worthwhile when they are together…if you’re meant to be together, you’ll make it work.
Abbie D. says
Yes! That would absolutely have its own set of challenges!
jane barron says
It would be so hard to date a musician you would need a lot of trust. She probably have to go on topur with him.
Lisa Boykin Shaine says
I think when people have outside interests and something other than their relationship to focus on, it makes things even better. The best relationships aren’t two halves make a whole, but two wholes making something even greater. Your lover should compliment you, not complete you.
Molly F. says
I think it would be extremely difficult to be married to someone like that. But, I also think that if you’re in love with someone, you’ll be willing to compromise and make certain concessions to make things work.
Lafka says
I think it must be hard to share a musician’s life, especially if he’s as famous as Jace is. Because, beyond the fact that you have to share your man with his passion (and, everyone knows passion can be quite devouring), you also have to deal with fans and public image. I guess it will be even harder for Aggie since she’s a Domme : it’ll probably not be easy for her to come sometimes second in her man’s life, and not to be able to control some apsects of her relationship.
Lani says
I think it would be tough to be in a relationship where someone is away a lot – whether they are a famous musician or just he/she works in a job that they have to travel regularly. Personally I wouldn’t make my partner choose between his career and our relationship – I think there is always a way to make it work you just have to think outside the square. There isn’t any reason Aggie can’t travel with the band and do her own thing while they travel around.
Karen says
I think anyone who deals with any sort of fame would have a hard time dealing with a relationship. The outbreak of groupies would be overwhelming. Musicians, athletes, actors, and politicians seem to have a higher rate of straying than other professions because fans are there every step of the way begging for their attention in any way possible. The good news is – there are relationships in those professions that survive, so being the eternal optimist, I will hope anyone who wants to can find a way to stay faithful, remembering there will always be a third ‘party’ in the relationship – whether it be music, the actual love of the sport, fame, or power.
Cathy Miller says
I think that it would be very hard, but I have seen how life is with musicians. I know times change, but when I was a teenager, I would go out on the road with my brother who worked for a sound company, and I loved it. I would love to be in that position someday. My only problem is jealousy.
Vickie Milizia says
I would love to be a rockstars’ girlfriend! It would b totally hot and exciting. Just knowing every woman wants my man & I have him, oh yeah! Aggie is going to take a but to get used to it but in the end she’ll b perfect!
Wendy says
If you love someone, truly love them, you will support everything they chose to do. If it’s music, then enjoy the ride!!!!!!!!!! Aggie, if she’s a smart girl, will definetly enjoy the ride with Jace! I believe he is my favorite character in Olivia’s series. Support their dreams and you will be rewarded!!! ;D
Aly P says
I think she’ll go on tour with him and maybe have some hours of the week dedicated only to the 2 of them 🙂
Evelyn Recinos says
Off course its difficult! But where there is true love you are able to over come any obstacles!
Brooke Freeman says
I think it would be hard, especially with all of the travel and all the groupies. But I think Aggie (LOVE the name BTW… seeing as I am a TAMU grad!) is a strong, independent woman who can handle it … she has her own life to live outside of Jace.
Laura Ponce says
Difficult to love? Not at all. To deal with? I can only imagine, but in the end nothing is ever easy.
sofia lazaridou says
It would be difficult but then all relationships are.Aggie has her loves and passions too so their relationship would work out even if Jace is married to his music and band.Would she want to give up her sews and her clients?No because that makes her happy.
Ana's Attic says
Wow…I have some wise readers! You all have great answers!
Alyssa says
Yes it would be difficult but nothing in life is ever easy right? I think good communication and trust is the key to anything. If you have that foundation you can overcome any obstacles in your relationship.
Shannon O says
I don’t have a spouse that is a muscian but he is very dedicated to his job that has taken him away from his family for months and even a couple of yrs over the past 18. He loves what he does and I have supported him 100 percent and raised our sons. We communicate, have wonderful times when he’s home and I do keep myself very busy. My husband is in the military and this is what he loves I would never make him choose.
Ana's Attic says
It takes a very special person to be a military wife!
Cindy says
Sure it won’t be easy but love conquers all…
JessS says
I think it would be so difficult! Then again balancing work with life would be pretty hard anyway. I think being able to support him, and travel sometimes would definitely help.
Sabrina D. says
It would be difficult. there has to be compromise on his part and support on her part. she could travel with him at times and he can work his schedule around her too.
BookLady says
I think it would be very difficult. Thanks for the giveaway.
Tess says
I think it would be very difficult 🙁 The tours, fans, fame, pressure – I can’t begin to imagine how stressful it can be! That said, every relationship is tough and that’s the beauty of it. A relationship is about 2 people working together to make it work. It’s about accepting and loving one another unconditionally; and yes, that includes the bad too! If I was Aggie, I’ll try my best to be supportive of Jace and take things in my stride. I want to be his pillar of strength, his source of comfort and his muse.
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p.s. Love the Sinners! Congrats Olivia on the release of Hot Ticket!
Tess says
p.p.s. Your son is so cute and talented! My 17 year-old brother plays the guitar too, but he isn’t that cute or talented. Dang it! Haha!
Ana's Attic says
Aaaw! Thanks! I’m sure your boy is too silly!
Jillyn says
I definitely think it would be difficult, not for only musicians but for anyone who’s so committed to a path or talent.
Thanks for the giveaway
Tianna Croy says
If it were easy to maintain relationships there wouldn’t be as many divorces among celebrity. Not sure how it would work to try to handle that kind of pressure. sure would test your trust. thanks for the chance to win.
June M. says
I think it would be hard to be in a band. You spend so much time on the road with your fellow band members that it would have to get in the way of your other relationships. Plus the lifestyle of parting has to be hard, way too much drinking and drugs, not to mention the groupies.
Karen G says
I think it would be hard, but what relationship isn’t. Suck it up, deal with it the best you can, talk to each other and remember why you are together in the first place.
Rachael Sauve says
PICK ME 🙂 I believe it takes a strong person to be married to a rock star. Someone who would have to be completely confident in themselves and their relationship. It’s all about compromise as well and communication, these are the keys to a successful relationship 🙂
ashleigh bryan says
It would take a strong, independent person to be married to a rock star. Aggie is both. She could tour with Jace for a couple dates but also find something that she is equally passionate about like Jace is with music.
robyn k says
It would take a strong person to marry a rockstar. You would have to be able to trust them no matter whats said by others & be able to be away from them during touring and other things.
Kerry G says
I tend to be a jealous person, so I think it would be difficult for me…thinking about all the women offering up the vag to him! Hehe! Maybe go on tour with him? Chasity belt?
Ana's Attic says
I just snort-laughed.
Stefani Faulkner says
I think that if someone is truly in love, then nothing else will get in the way. If a person is more in love with their career then eventually it will cause problems in a relationship. People who love each other should support career choices but should not be put second.
Sheri Zee says
My husband is a former musician. I loved going to his shows whenever I could. It wasn’t difficult for me but then again he wasn’t a big time musician so I imagine that it would be much more difficult if he had been.
Andie Wardlow says
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bn100 says
I think it’s difficult. She can be understanding.
Lafka says
So, who won the giveaway? ^^
Ana's Attic says
Tess H
Lafka says
Congrats to her then ^^ I’ve read Hot Ticket and found it pretty awesome, I hope there’ll be a giveaway for Wicked beat too when time comes 🙂
Rayni says
I think that if they can start w/ a strong foundation Aggie to deal w/ it. She has to have her own interest though and work and doing things as a couple. I’ve been waiting for this book too so I could continue. Yay!! Hope I win.