Replay

4.5 Stars<br />{I received this as an ARC in exchange for an Honest review}<br />Austin and Jayla's story is so freaking wonderful!! I Love this book so much! You guys Kacey writes such amazing emotional and sexy romances. This story was SO GOOD!! Second chance romances are in my top 3 favorite tropes and this one was so special and different. I love Austin and Jayla. I love their chemistry and their connection. The way they go together is so amazing! Jayla is such a strong women. I love the fact that she is protecting them. Austin is so special. I love him so much! He is the sexy goofball with such a good heart!! Seeing him so happy with Jayla was everything. He did whatever he could to prove to Jayla that he is worth it! Their romance is so sweet and incredibly sexy! I LOVE them! This book has just the right amount of angst and love and mystery! I enjoyed everything about this story! It was so freaking fun to read! I Highly recommend this book and this series!! "Off Track Records" is one of my Favorite Rockstar Romance series!!! Austin and Jayla are truly wonderful!!

I read this one a little bit ago and am catching up with my reviews. If you haven't grabbed this one, jump in. This series is a great ride - I've read Detour and Replay and I have the rest on my Kindle. It's got Kacey's signature sexiness in the prose, and it's got that perfect rock star vibe. But what makes this series a step above is the realness woven into every story. Kacey goes there in Replay - she gives you the swoon, but nothing about Austin and Jayla's story is easy, and that's what makes it so sweet. If you love second-chance stories, this one is a great place to start your Kacey Shea journey!

"Some songs are so good, you know, but they're even better on the replay. It isn't until you've memorized the lyrics that they become significant. It's not until you appreciate the complexity of the music that it becomes better. The more times you listen, the more you fall in love."<br><br>Replay is my first read by this author. I just knew that I would love it being I'm a huge fan of rock star romance and second chance tropes, but this one kind of fell flat for me. What should have taken me one to two days to read, took me five. I fell in love with the cover and the blurb, but I just couldn't get into the story. <br><br>Austin is the practical joker and ladies man of the group. A lot of the time his joking around was ill-timed. He had no filter and was pretty immature in the beginning. It made it a bit hard for me to like his character, but as the book went on he certainly redeemed himself. <br><br>Jayla is an ex-cop who now runs her own security company. She is a survivor and extremely resilient; overcoming something that nobody should ever have to endure. She is strong, brave and fiercely independent. When Austin's band is threatened, she is hired as their new head of security. He was not only her best friend in high school, but he was also her first love. Seeing him again brings back all of those long-lost feelings. What she doesn't know is that her feelings were reciprocated.<br><br>Tragedy brought these two back together again, giving them a second chance. Will they be able to rewrite history and finally have their shot at love and happiness?<br><br>Overall, I found the story-line to be promising. But like I said before, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I did enjoy the drama/suspense that we were given involving Coy. I do wish that it had been fleshed out a bit more though for some added detail and excitement. Also, what happened with Brianna? We were told all about her character, but not what became of her. Despite my three star rating, I still found parts of the story enjoyable and will most certainly give this author another go in the future.<br><br><img src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1533847614i/26103131._SX540_.jpg" alt="SIGNATURE_JPEG" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy">

*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review*<br />"My mental health is more important, and I won't put that at risk."<br />TW: sexual assault<br />I have been waiting for Austin's story ever since we met him in Detour so saying this book was highly anticipated is the understatement of the century. Unfortunately, this alone might have been my downfall since this is my lowest rated Kacey novel yet and it hurts to say that.<br />I liked it for the most part but sometimes I found myself trying too hard to focus on what was going on. My attention kept wandering and it wasn't fun. Almost nothing that happened in this story surprised me which I wouldn't have minded if it didn't feel like it could've been handled better. Sadly, I wasn't as invested as I thought I was going to be and it kills me to admit it.<br />This book follows 3 Ugly Guy's guitarist, Austin, and Jayla, who works as private security. This was a second chance novel but it didn't really feel like it to me. Mainly because I would have loved to have seen more of their past together to fully back their relationship instead of the characters just talking about it.<br />Austin was the same jokester we know and love. It was nice to dig a bit deeper into his personality but it also left a lot to be desired. <br />On the other hand, I feel like Jayla made this book. She was badass and I loved seeing her role in the relationship. I loved how different Austin and Jayla's intimate relationship was from what I'm used to and I thank Kacey for making it so. Jayla's past -awfully similar to mine- made her the way she is and I thought the topic was handled well.<br />One of the reasons why I couldn't give this a higher rating was because I found a few passages to be insanely problematic. As a person of color, the passages I'm talking about did not sit well in my stomach. I just couldn't get past it. I really wished there was a sensitivity reader in Kacey's beta team to have caught this before it saw the light of day but just thinking about it makes me hurt so I will move on.<br />Reading the last few pages of this novel were bittersweet. I didn't want to say goodbye to this group of guys but I also couldn't have asked for a better ending for them.<br />"Some songs are so good, you know, but they're even better on the replay... The more times you listen, the more you fall in love." (I had to include this quote because music was my first love and it resonated with me in a whole new level.)

<img alt="" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/hostedimages/1552262578i/27186719._SY540_.jpg" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>⭐️ <i> <b>5 "Badass Girl" Stars</b> </i> ⭐️<br>Since the first novel in the <i>Off Track Records Series</i>, I’ve been waiting for Austin’s story. With this buffoon, I knew I was in for a highly entertaining read and Kacey Shea exceeded my expectations with his second chance romance, <i>Replay</i>. This story was amusing, sexy, suspenseful, emotional and totally consuming!<br><br><blockquote> <i> <b>"She's so much more than the girl I used to trade favors with, and yet the root of who she is - her inherent goodness - proves she hasn't allowed life to change her. Not where it counts."</b> </i> </blockquote><br>I knew Austin needed a remarkable and special woman to make him fall in love and Jayla is exactly that person! This heroine is seriously so badass and I was in awe of her all read long. She works in security and knows how to take control in her own hands. She’s not intimidated by Austin’s never-ending flirting and teasing. Jayla likes to put him in his place and it certainly create definite sparks between them!<br><br>This read is really funny! Austin never stops with his one-liners and cheesy lines and made me laugh a lot! He’s exactly the playful guitarist we met in the earlier books. As much as he likes to be a clown with his band mates, he also has a sweet endearing side! These new emotions Jayla provokes in him are puzzling, but awe-inspiring. He can’t help his attraction for the woman he thought he had lost years ago. He wants to prove to her that his feelings for her are real and he never forgot about her!<br><br>The development of their romance is seriously beautiful. They also share some steamy passionate moments! While the tone of the novel is quite humorous, the suspense aspect is really engaging. There’s a menace planning over the band, hence the need for Jayla’s security expertise! It leads to some unexpected revelations and events that found me stunned.<br><br><blockquote> <i> <b>"Together our bodies keep rhythm, his kisses set the melody, and my moans become the chorus. What we had last night wasn't a one-hit wonder. No, this is the lovemaking of legends."</b> </i> </blockquote><br>Three Ugly Guys is an amazing group of friends and once again their dynamic is fabulous. <i>Replay</i> is a marvellous read that I devoured in a day. Kacey Shea concludes the <i>Off Track Records Series</i> on a very high note!!!<br><br><i>** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **</i>

I loved replay! <br />The book bought all of the feels. It had me laughing, sighing and swooning. <br /><br />Austin doesn’t like to commit... loves to joke around, a real ladies man. The typical rockstar.<br />Jayla is his complete opposite, strong, driven and a complete badass. She knows how to put Austin and his place and the sparks that fly because of that are intense. <br /><br />The sweet moments between Jayla and Austin were everything and I loved that she showed him how he could just loved for bring just Austin, not the rockstar. <br /><br />A funny, sexy and emotional read.

*<i> <b>Read more of my reviews at <a href="https://whoogivesahootblog.com/auroras-reviews/" rel="nofollow noopener">Whoo Gives A Hoot</a></b> </i>*<br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/photos/1506908864p8/3628037.jpg" alt="16779996_424694524540054_281417525_n" width="220" height="220" class="gr-hostedUserImg" loading="lazy"><br>Ever since meeting the complicated playboy Austin in the first book in the Off Track Records series I have been eagerly anticipating his story and oh my freaking goodness it was so totally worth the wait! <br><br><i>Replay</i> is the fourth and final installment in this incredible series and I think that Kacey Shea might have just saved the best bandmate for last. Although I have loved and adored every story so far, his second chance romance with Jayla captivated my heart in a whole new way. When I started reading I was instantly transported right back into this world and I devoured every word within a few hours. It was nearly impossible to put this one down because I wanted to see how things would come to an end, but at the same time I wasn't prepared to give up these characters and I savored every angsty moment.<br><br>Austin and Jayla were sensational characters and their story was a beautifully written and emotionally captivating tale with a ton of sexy, suspenseful and consuming moments that kept us on the edge of our seats until the end. The swoon-worthy chemistry between these two leads had my experiencing so many unexpected emotions and it was a little bittersweet at the same time because their romance was one of a kind and they stole my breath away. <br><br>Jayla was a queen badass who was strong willed, incredibly smart and one of my favorite female leads of all time. She was super fierce and I absolutely loved how her character was written because she was developed in a way that she was the perfect match for Austin, who actually has a caring side to his playboy ways. He definitely charmed his way into Jayla's heart, and mine too of course.<br><br>This story was phenomenal and I am really hoping that this won't be the last that we see of all these amazing characters that I have grown to love throughout the Off Track Records series!

This series is EVERYTHING!! Not only has every book been amazing but we finally get to see Austin brought to his knees. This book pulled at my heart strings, made me laugh, made me sad, but altogether made my heart soar. I just absolutely loved it.<br /><br />Austin is a joker, ladies man, and all around great guy. His inside thoughts made me sad at times. made me want to give him a hug and keep him safe. I love the fact that he met his match with Jayla, his highschool best friend.<br />Jayla is a strong women. She has overcome something that not alot of people can overcome. She has found her equal in Austin and this couple together just makes me so happy. <br /><br />I enjoyed seeing the characters from past books, the interaction between the band. I just really enjoyed everything about this book. I however, would love to know what happened with Brianna. I can't wait to read more from this author

Austin’s story is finally here! Jayla and Austin are incredible. I loved them so hard. They were best friends in their younger years and lost contact. Now, Jayla is ready to see the man who she always fantasized about and wondered if he ever missed her. These two are hot and sexy together and have lots of issues to resolve. <br /><br />This author has done it again. She’s brought us Austin’s story in the best way. He’s arrogant and cocky. He’s a hard rocker and harder lover. Jayla is fierce and tough. She is also vulnerable and has insecurities. I loved her character so much. Pick up the story of final member of Three Ugly Guys and lose yourself in their world.

Replay by Kacey Shea is Book 4 in the Off Track Records series. It is a second chance rock star romance and forms part of an interconnecting series, I probably wouldn’t recommend reading it as a standalone as it contains elements and a story arc covering previous books.<br />Aww, Jayla and Austin- such amazing chemistry and such awesome characters. I didn’t want their story to end, but it was a satisfying conclusion.<br />Well written as always and super enjoyable. Love, laughs, tension by the bucketloads. Amazing edition to the series.