Kitty's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 5 Stars 
 I was excited when I heard that Katie Ashley was penning a book about a bad-boy rocker. Just got to love them! And, to pair him with a sweet little Country/Gospel singer - unbelievable. And, yes that is just what Music of the Heart was. A sweet, unbelievable, hot, love story about two people who should never have met, never mind end up together. So, the cliche of "opposites attract" was totally proven in this book. 
 Abby finds herself lost and totally aggravated with her brothers. She's supposed to be meeting them at their bus but can't find it. When she stops and asks a roadie to get her to "Jacob's Ladder", he inadvertantly bring her to Jake Slater. Yea, they sound alike - easy mistake - but, one that can't be corrected for a while. Especially when she takes Jake up on his bet that she can't last one week on a rocker's bus. Huh, guess he didn't realize that she was the only girl in a family of boys - even if her father was a Minister and her brothers are Gospel Rockers. She'll show him! I guess she didn't realize that she would see a side of him that would have her totally falling for him. 
 Jake Slater is a man-whore. He'll sleep with anyone that comes his way. He's a bad-boy rocker and just loves proving it. When he wakes up to an angel in his bed, he's in heaven. Well, that is until she nails him in the balls and starts screaming at him. Oops! Yea, it is kind of funny when all they guys from "Runaway Train" coming running in and find them in that compromising position. When they all hear what really happened and then hear the bet Jake makes with Abby, they know that they are in for a looooong week! There is no way that Jake can be on his best behavior for a week - espcially when Bree shows up. 
 I really enjoyed Music of the Heart. It was comical, it was sweet, it was hot, it was sad and had a wonderful ending with an HEA that was not surprising but definitely dreamy. Katie Ashley's description of how Jake was handling his mother's illness was heartfelt and very emotional. I also had several favorite parts of this book. I loved the way Jake finally came around and stopped fighting his attraction to Abby. Yes, there was sexual attraction all through the book, but when he finally realized that she was more than just a "good time", it was wonderful. Oh, the scene in the bar when she sang "Like A Virgin" and gave Jake a lap dance - yea, that was just classic. But, what I loved most was the way he finally opened up to her, realized his feelings and gave her his heart. It was a long road for him, with heartache and painhe put Abby through a lot of suffering, but he finally came to realize exactly what she was to him. 
 Jake and Abby's Song: 
 "Baby, it breaks my heart to have to leave you here--shattered and alone. 
 With no one to pick up the pieces or ease the ache that you own. 
 There isn't anything I wouldn't do for you or for your love 
 Each and every moment I had with you was an amazing gift from above. 
 I'll wrap the memories around me like a blanket as this winter crushes my soul. 
 And although I can't stay, I'll keep you with me each and every day." 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.