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Rockstar Hearts
LOCKED HEART ~ Cash & Locke
Ten years ago, I left my heart with a boy when I moved to LA to become a rock star.
Eight years ago, his online presence disappeared completely.
We made a pact. If I ever performed at Death Valley Music Festival, he’d come see me play.
Now, after a decade of paying my dues, I’ve been booked as a headliner.
Only question is, will he show up or do I need to face the possibility of letting him go forever?
THORNED HEART ~ Seb & Thorne
Being in love with a client sucks.
As Cash Me Outside’s band manager, I’ve been nothing but professional for years. But the lead guitarist tortures me daily just by breathing.
Sebastian Rose has no idea how I feel about him, and I intend to keep it that way.
I can’t break my rules. Seb doesn’t do serious, and I won’t risk my job for something temporary.
It takes a leaked nude, an overzealous stripper, and a group winter vacation to change everything.
*Rockstar Hearts is the combined novella editions of Locked Heart & Thorned Heart that are loosely connected to Spotlight & Fandom in the Famous universe. There is no added/new content.*
Ten years ago, I left my heart with a boy when I moved to LA to become a rock star.
Eight years ago, his online presence disappeared completely.
We made a pact. If I ever performed at Death Valley Music Festival, he’d come see me play.
Now, after a decade of paying my dues, I’ve been booked as a headliner.
Only question is, will he show up or do I need to face the possibility of letting him go forever?
THORNED HEART ~ Seb & Thorne
Being in love with a client sucks.
As Cash Me Outside’s band manager, I’ve been nothing but professional for years. But the lead guitarist tortures me daily just by breathing.
Sebastian Rose has no idea how I feel about him, and I intend to keep it that way.
I can’t break my rules. Seb doesn’t do serious, and I won’t risk my job for something temporary.
It takes a leaked nude, an overzealous stripper, and a group winter vacation to change everything.
*Rockstar Hearts is the combined novella editions of Locked Heart & Thorned Heart that are loosely connected to Spotlight & Fandom in the Famous universe. There is no added/new content.*
228 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2021
About the author
Eden Finley
60 books6,611 followersEden Finley is an Amazon bestselling author who writes steamy contemporary romances that are mostly full of snark and light-hearted fluff.
She lives to create an escape from real life for herself and her readers.
She's also an Australian girl and apologises for her Australianisms that sometimes don't make sense to anyone else.
She lives to create an escape from real life for herself and her readers.
She's also an Australian girl and apologises for her Australianisms that sometimes don't make sense to anyone else.
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February 27, 2024
Hi.
Welcome to my obsession with the Sadenverse. For better...or worse. Why do I keep doing this? Why have I sworn to read every book by Finely and James? I dunno.
This one was subpar. Both in writing and in narration. Toma does great but again Cendese drops the ball. Reading to fast and with ZERO change of inflection or tone between character's lines so you have no idea who's saying what most of the time and you just cling to the hope for a context clue in the sentence.
Bah humbug.
Welcome to my obsession with the Sadenverse. For better...or worse. Why do I keep doing this? Why have I sworn to read every book by Finely and James? I dunno.
This one was subpar. Both in writing and in narration. Toma does great but again Cendese drops the ball. Reading to fast and with ZERO change of inflection or tone between character's lines so you have no idea who's saying what most of the time and you just cling to the hope for a context clue in the sentence.
Bah humbug.
January 12, 2022
Los cantantes de la banda Cash Me Outside, Cash y Seb son los unicos integrantes gay del grupo, pero no son una pareja. Cash ha estado esperando su gran momento para volver a reunirse con su amor de juventud, Sherlock, y Seb esta esperando conseguir a su pareja perfecta.
Primero Cash se reencuentra con Sherlock justo donde habian acordado y despues de separse al finalizar la secundaria. Pero ahora son mayores, y sus vidas son totalmente diferentes, podran poner esas diferencias al lado y reencontrar el amor que se tenian?
Seb quiere lo que tiene su mejor amigo Cash, pero no sabe como conseguirlo, y cuando una foto suya desnuda comienza a aparecer en las redes sociales, su tour manager, Thorne, sale al rescate como siempre, pero ahora no solo para ayudar a la banda, sino tambien para hacer sentir a Seb seguro. Y cuando la banda toma unas vacaciones navideñas en una casa en el bosque, se da cuenta que la persona que quiere a su lado siempre a estado ahi, ahora solo tiene comprometerse y ver si realmente el quiere lo mismo.
Es un par de libros cortos spin-off de la serie Famous, ubicados en linea de tiempo entre el 2do y 3er libro de la serie. Conocemos un poco mas de la banda de Cash, un personaje que conocimos en el 2do libro de la serie y que prometia ser muy loco y entretenido.
Asi que puedo decir que el libro es bueno, entretenido, dulce, romantico, casi sin ningun drama, y nos lleva a conocer un poco mas el universo donde se manejan los protas de Famous y la fama que tenian como Boys Band.
No es obligatorio leer estas historias, pero es un buen complemento a la trama de la otra serie, sobre todo si te gusta el universo donde se desarrolla. Y aunque es una lastima que no aparecen mas personajes de Eleven que Mason, es entretenido y divertido.
Primero Cash se reencuentra con Sherlock justo donde habian acordado y despues de separse al finalizar la secundaria. Pero ahora son mayores, y sus vidas son totalmente diferentes, podran poner esas diferencias al lado y reencontrar el amor que se tenian?
Seb quiere lo que tiene su mejor amigo Cash, pero no sabe como conseguirlo, y cuando una foto suya desnuda comienza a aparecer en las redes sociales, su tour manager, Thorne, sale al rescate como siempre, pero ahora no solo para ayudar a la banda, sino tambien para hacer sentir a Seb seguro. Y cuando la banda toma unas vacaciones navideñas en una casa en el bosque, se da cuenta que la persona que quiere a su lado siempre a estado ahi, ahora solo tiene comprometerse y ver si realmente el quiere lo mismo.
Es un par de libros cortos spin-off de la serie Famous, ubicados en linea de tiempo entre el 2do y 3er libro de la serie. Conocemos un poco mas de la banda de Cash, un personaje que conocimos en el 2do libro de la serie y que prometia ser muy loco y entretenido.
Asi que puedo decir que el libro es bueno, entretenido, dulce, romantico, casi sin ningun drama, y nos lleva a conocer un poco mas el universo donde se manejan los protas de Famous y la fama que tenian como Boys Band.
No es obligatorio leer estas historias, pero es un buen complemento a la trama de la otra serie, sobre todo si te gusta el universo donde se desarrolla. Y aunque es una lastima que no aparecen mas personajes de Eleven que Mason, es entretenido y divertido.
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April 19, 20212 stars. These two followed the same formula. Almost all the relationship development happened off page, there was some confusion and angst for the first third, then a minor challenge, and then a bunch of sex. There were repeated phrases in the two books, but by different characters. I wasn’t sure if that was intention or just cut and paste not edited. Anyway, it’s been a hard century since the pandemic started, so I’m not going to log my low rating except here in text.
February 26, 2024
3.5⭐️ 2.25🌶️
Both short stories were quick, funny, sweet and spicy and have a very much instalove theme despite the MCs already being acquainted with each other. I liked Thorned Hearts a little more because of Thorne and how much he pined over Seb, so having him finally “get the guy” made me happy ☺️
No other books need to be read in order to follow the characters but if you enjoyed the Famous series, these should likewise be entertaining
Note: I waited to read these until they came out on audio because Iggy and Alexander are to just able to deliver the right voice to Eden’s characters so perfectly.
Both short stories were quick, funny, sweet and spicy and have a very much instalove theme despite the MCs already being acquainted with each other. I liked Thorned Hearts a little more because of Thorne and how much he pined over Seb, so having him finally “get the guy” made me happy ☺️
No other books need to be read in order to follow the characters but if you enjoyed the Famous series, these should likewise be entertaining
Note: I waited to read these until they came out on audio because Iggy and Alexander are to just able to deliver the right voice to Eden’s characters so perfectly.
November 12, 2021
I enjoyed this quick little break from the main characters of the fandom series. Obviously both novellas have hints of insta-love but I guess you can't really avoid that when trying to cram a romance into a short story. I liked Locked Heart better than Thorned Heart and honestly wouldn't have complained if either of these were full length stories, especially Cash.
Locked Heart
As I mentioned above, I enjoyed this quick, little second-chance romance. Second chance romances usually aren't my thing but by the time I found myself reading the last pages of this novella, the only thing on my mind was how cute this story was. Both characters definitely grew and changed during their time apart but I loved how accepting Cash and Locke were of each other. They truly encompass the meaning of soul mates and I adored them.
Thorned Heart
Seb and Thorne's story lacked fluidity. Seb was very much blind-sided by Thorne's feelings and then 'suddenly' realized they were mutual. This type of unrequited love narrative is hard to condense down into a novella and it showed. The pacing for this story felt extremely rushed and the characters didn't really have the time to develop a deep relationship prior to them blurting out 'I love you'. Therefore, it didn't feel authentic, but none the less I enjoyed the glimpses into other characters and now I finally understand the infamous Lemon references and I kind of have to agree with the masses, I wouldn't mind him getting his own series.
Locked Heart
As I mentioned above, I enjoyed this quick, little second-chance romance. Second chance romances usually aren't my thing but by the time I found myself reading the last pages of this novella, the only thing on my mind was how cute this story was. Both characters definitely grew and changed during their time apart but I loved how accepting Cash and Locke were of each other. They truly encompass the meaning of soul mates and I adored them.
Thorned Heart
Seb and Thorne's story lacked fluidity. Seb was very much blind-sided by Thorne's feelings and then 'suddenly' realized they were mutual. This type of unrequited love narrative is hard to condense down into a novella and it showed. The pacing for this story felt extremely rushed and the characters didn't really have the time to develop a deep relationship prior to them blurting out 'I love you'. Therefore, it didn't feel authentic, but none the less I enjoyed the glimpses into other characters and now I finally understand the infamous Lemon references and I kind of have to agree with the masses, I wouldn't mind him getting his own series.
June 14, 2023
Two novellas in one!
Cash and Locke was a sweet and spicy second chance romance because two high school sweethearts who lost touch and came together years later by chance at a concert.
Seb and Thorne were equally enjoyable as Thorne's long-time love for Seb came out in the open with the help of a stripper with a kind heart.
Cash and Locke was a sweet and spicy second chance romance because two high school sweethearts who lost touch and came together years later by chance at a concert.
Seb and Thorne were equally enjoyable as Thorne's long-time love for Seb came out in the open with the help of a stripper with a kind heart.
March 8, 2022
Swoony sexy rockstars, yes! I liked both stories -- long-separated first love vs. long-time co-workers/friends made a lovely contrast of pairs.
July 29, 2022
3.5 Stars
April 8, 2023
Mixed
I enjoy rockstar books.. I am not fond of the they/them pronouns its hard to follow but its minor part. I enjoyed Thorne and Web very much.
I enjoy rockstar books.. I am not fond of the they/them pronouns its hard to follow but its minor part. I enjoyed Thorne and Web very much.
November 1, 2023
Locked Heart:
This was a second chance romance. Cashton (Cash) and Sherlock (Locke) were together at the end of high school but broke up when Cash went to pursue music in Los Angeles and Locke went to Wharton for college. However they really should have tried to make it work, because they never got over one another. I liked Cash from what we saw of him in Spotlight and Locke seemed like a good character as well.
Since this was a novella, it was pretty short and we didn’t see too much outside of the main characters. There were a couple interactions with Shannon and Cash’s bandmates, but we never saw Cash’s family; I figured we wouldn’t see Locke’s given them not being a fan of him being gay. While I did enjoy this overall, I was a little disappointed that we didn’t find out more about why they never contacted one another in 10 years. Or maybe I just thought most of the reasons were stupid besides Locke’s initial reason for blocking Cash. I would have liked to see more of their time together as a couple since there was really only the last chapter which was short. Maybe 2.5-3 out of 5 stars?
Thorned Heart:
I liked this more than Locked Heart, but it felt a little fast for their relationship to go from Sebastian (Seb) sleeping around to realizing he was in love with Thorne and going headfirst into their relationship. Thorne’s side I could see since he’d been in love with Seb for two years and he was trying to not give into the temptation, but Seb basically heard Thorne was bi and couldn’t focus on anything else. If we would have seen Seb being more into Thorne before he found out sex was a possibility, I could have believed the plot a little more.
Regardless, I did like their relationship. Thorne was commanding and used to being in charge, and with Seb he was no different. There were some steamy moments, but a lot of this novella was just focused on before their relationship and then a little after they got together. Again, like with Locked Heart, I would have liked more of them actually being together. We saw a little before Christmas and then the book mentioned about how it was during the next tour, but it would have been nice seeing it actually played out. Probably 3-3.5 out of 5 stars for this.
This was a second chance romance. Cashton (Cash) and Sherlock (Locke) were together at the end of high school but broke up when Cash went to pursue music in Los Angeles and Locke went to Wharton for college. However they really should have tried to make it work, because they never got over one another. I liked Cash from what we saw of him in Spotlight and Locke seemed like a good character as well.
Since this was a novella, it was pretty short and we didn’t see too much outside of the main characters. There were a couple interactions with Shannon and Cash’s bandmates, but we never saw Cash’s family; I figured we wouldn’t see Locke’s given them not being a fan of him being gay. While I did enjoy this overall, I was a little disappointed that we didn’t find out more about why they never contacted one another in 10 years. Or maybe I just thought most of the reasons were stupid besides Locke’s initial reason for blocking Cash. I would have liked to see more of their time together as a couple since there was really only the last chapter which was short. Maybe 2.5-3 out of 5 stars?
Thorned Heart:
I liked this more than Locked Heart, but it felt a little fast for their relationship to go from Sebastian (Seb) sleeping around to realizing he was in love with Thorne and going headfirst into their relationship. Thorne’s side I could see since he’d been in love with Seb for two years and he was trying to not give into the temptation, but Seb basically heard Thorne was bi and couldn’t focus on anything else. If we would have seen Seb being more into Thorne before he found out sex was a possibility, I could have believed the plot a little more.
Regardless, I did like their relationship. Thorne was commanding and used to being in charge, and with Seb he was no different. There were some steamy moments, but a lot of this novella was just focused on before their relationship and then a little after they got together. Again, like with Locked Heart, I would have liked more of them actually being together. We saw a little before Christmas and then the book mentioned about how it was during the next tour, but it would have been nice seeing it actually played out. Probably 3-3.5 out of 5 stars for this.
May 19, 2023
4.75/5
Le perfect n’est pas loin mais le format novella combiné au talent d’Eden Finley font qu’on reste un peu trop sur notre faim en terminant ces 2 novella!
Même si ce format est parfaitement maîtrisé par l’autrice, elle sait tellement bien susciter en nous de l’empathie et de l’attachement pour ses personnages qu’on en voudrait plus !! Et je n’aurais pas dit non à 2 tomes complets sur ces 2 belles histoires d’amour !
Mais c’est une recommandation les yeux fermés si vous avez lu les 2 premiers tomes de la saga FAMOUS : c’est un incontournable et un plaisir inégalé de découvrir le groupe de Cash !
* Locked heart : 4.75/5
Je suis tombée amoureuse de Cash et Locke dès le prologue. Eden Finley a vraiment un don pour créer des personnages touchants et nous les faire aimer en quelques pages!! C’était trop mignon mais aussi fort en émotions vu le background de Locke. Seul mini bémol : le mystère de son changement de prénom qui n’est pas résolu à la fin de cette novella mais sinon tout était génial !
J’ai adoré les tropes du 1er amour / seconde chance / âmes sœurs et j’étais aussi très contente de faire connaissance avec Seb que j’aime déjà d’avance !!
* Thorned Heart : 4.75/5
C’est un autre presque sans faute ! Ça va un peu trop vite entre Seb et Thorne même si cela s’explique par le format et parce que les 2 hommes se connaissent depuis des années. J’aurais aimé voir cette histoire prendre plus son temps et c’est le seul mini bémol !
Sinon c’était parfait : on parle consentement, bisexualité, amour caché et on revoit également le couple Cash/Locke ! Ainsi que Mason (que l’on retrouve ensuite dans le T3 de la saga FAMOUS) et pfiou je l’ai adoré dans le T3 que j’ai découvert avant cette novella mais là le peu que j’ai lu ne peut que donner envie de découvrir son histoire !
Et cette novella a aussi des vibes de fêtes de fin d’année puisqu’une grande partie se passe à Noël ! L’ambiance était parfaitement installée, un cadre de ouf, le feu de camp, le chalet et l’amour : bref, un condensé de pleins de choses qui fonctionne à tous les coups !!
Le perfect n’est pas loin mais le format novella combiné au talent d’Eden Finley font qu’on reste un peu trop sur notre faim en terminant ces 2 novella!
Même si ce format est parfaitement maîtrisé par l’autrice, elle sait tellement bien susciter en nous de l’empathie et de l’attachement pour ses personnages qu’on en voudrait plus !! Et je n’aurais pas dit non à 2 tomes complets sur ces 2 belles histoires d’amour !
Mais c’est une recommandation les yeux fermés si vous avez lu les 2 premiers tomes de la saga FAMOUS : c’est un incontournable et un plaisir inégalé de découvrir le groupe de Cash !
* Locked heart : 4.75/5
Je suis tombée amoureuse de Cash et Locke dès le prologue. Eden Finley a vraiment un don pour créer des personnages touchants et nous les faire aimer en quelques pages!! C’était trop mignon mais aussi fort en émotions vu le background de Locke. Seul mini bémol : le mystère de son changement de prénom qui n’est pas résolu à la fin de cette novella mais sinon tout était génial !
J’ai adoré les tropes du 1er amour / seconde chance / âmes sœurs et j’étais aussi très contente de faire connaissance avec Seb que j’aime déjà d’avance !!
* Thorned Heart : 4.75/5
C’est un autre presque sans faute ! Ça va un peu trop vite entre Seb et Thorne même si cela s’explique par le format et parce que les 2 hommes se connaissent depuis des années. J’aurais aimé voir cette histoire prendre plus son temps et c’est le seul mini bémol !
Sinon c’était parfait : on parle consentement, bisexualité, amour caché et on revoit également le couple Cash/Locke ! Ainsi que Mason (que l’on retrouve ensuite dans le T3 de la saga FAMOUS) et pfiou je l’ai adoré dans le T3 que j’ai découvert avant cette novella mais là le peu que j’ai lu ne peut que donner envie de découvrir son histoire !
Et cette novella a aussi des vibes de fêtes de fin d’année puisqu’une grande partie se passe à Noël ! L’ambiance était parfaitement installée, un cadre de ouf, le feu de camp, le chalet et l’amour : bref, un condensé de pleins de choses qui fonctionne à tous les coups !!
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April 1, 2024March 2024 Reread:
Locked Hearts (Cash Me Outside #1, Famous #2.5)
This is one of Eden's novellas that could have easily been a full length book and I would still be obsessed! I don't know how she can write angst and emotion into these shorter stories but I love it.
Cash and Locke amicably broke up to go their separate ways after high school with the promise that if Cash ever headlined the Death Valley festival, they would reconnect. The moment finally happens ten years later, way later than both expected, and after Locke ghosted Cash for 7 of those years. Cash has never opened his heart to anyone else, but he doesn't know what to expect after all this time.
Childhood loves reconnecting gets me every time! Cash is hurt by the years Locke kept him out, and Locke has spent all that time trying to prove to himself he made the right choice by walking away. They've both never let their love go, no matter how hard they tried. They fall back together quick and just as much in love as they were before. Why waste time when you know what you want? I honestly just loved their story so much, it's short but packs that emotional punch.
Read if you like:
• rockstar romance
• second chance
Thorned Heart (Cash Me Outside #2, Famous #2.6)
Thorne is the band manager of Cash Me Outside, and has been in love with the lead guitarist Seb for years. After watching his best friend find love and his own scandal, Seb feels like he's ready to settle down and be done with the groupies who use him. Thorne wants to tell him how he feels, but the risks of losing his job for something that could be temporary are too high.
Oh these two, so much love and pining. Thorne wants to be Seb's rock, his safe place. Seb has so much trust in Thorne that's he's able to let go and give him his all to make a relationship work. The true gem of this story is Lemon, the sassy stripper who forces these two to realize their feelings and go for it (and in the process earning the heart of every reader, who then begged Eden to make him a MC - check out Atlas).
All the emotions they've forced down for years come boiling to the surface and they realize how deep their love for one another is. Sweet and sexy, another great novella with some Christmas vibes and even a Mason cameo.
Read if you like:
• rockstar x agent
• friends to lovers
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Locked Hearts (Cash Me Outside #1, Famous #2.5)
This is one of Eden's novellas that could have easily been a full length book and I would still be obsessed! I don't know how she can write angst and emotion into these shorter stories but I love it.
Cash and Locke amicably broke up to go their separate ways after high school with the promise that if Cash ever headlined the Death Valley festival, they would reconnect. The moment finally happens ten years later, way later than both expected, and after Locke ghosted Cash for 7 of those years. Cash has never opened his heart to anyone else, but he doesn't know what to expect after all this time.
Childhood loves reconnecting gets me every time! Cash is hurt by the years Locke kept him out, and Locke has spent all that time trying to prove to himself he made the right choice by walking away. They've both never let their love go, no matter how hard they tried. They fall back together quick and just as much in love as they were before. Why waste time when you know what you want? I honestly just loved their story so much, it's short but packs that emotional punch.
Read if you like:
• rockstar romance
• second chance
Thorned Heart (Cash Me Outside #2, Famous #2.6)
Thorne is the band manager of Cash Me Outside, and has been in love with the lead guitarist Seb for years. After watching his best friend find love and his own scandal, Seb feels like he's ready to settle down and be done with the groupies who use him. Thorne wants to tell him how he feels, but the risks of losing his job for something that could be temporary are too high.
Oh these two, so much love and pining. Thorne wants to be Seb's rock, his safe place. Seb has so much trust in Thorne that's he's able to let go and give him his all to make a relationship work. The true gem of this story is Lemon, the sassy stripper who forces these two to realize their feelings and go for it (and in the process earning the heart of every reader, who then begged Eden to make him a MC - check out Atlas).
All the emotions they've forced down for years come boiling to the surface and they realize how deep their love for one another is. Sweet and sexy, another great novella with some Christmas vibes and even a Mason cameo.
Read if you like:
• rockstar x agent
• friends to lovers
•••••••••••••••••••••
May 25, 2024
I'm splitting this in two, a little review for each of the novellas 🤗
Locked Heart:
2.5/5 stars, just average, not bad but also not particularly good 🤷🏻♀️ This feels even more like an erotic short story than anything else I've read by Eden Finley. There really isn't any depth at all, just two people reuniting after 10 years, having mind blowing sex and realising they never should have broken up as teens. You read that right, teens. This is an erotic soulmate story, with some tiny bits of drama sprinkled in that don't have enough impact to move me emotionally in any way. I don't have an issue with the premise per se, but it's just extremely unrealistic to call a sexual connection love. I believe they loved each other as teens, very much so, it was palpable in the prologue. But they literally don't know a single thing about each other now, besides some big things (Cash is a rock star and Locke is divorced). What was missing for me is just them actually catching up. Anyway, the sex was hot, I'll give it that.
Thorned Heart:
3.5/5 stars! Despite not really knowing much about these characters before the start of this story, I immediately cared about Thorne. I understood his reservations and felt his agony at seeing Seb with others. The build-up was good, I liked seeing how well they knew each other, it showed what a great couple they would make. This story is one I could definitely see as a full length novel, where there would be room for some more depth. As it is a novella, doubts and issues are quickly overcome to reach a HEA. It was very enjoyable though, and definitely better than the first book in this duet.
Locked Heart:
2.5/5 stars, just average, not bad but also not particularly good 🤷🏻♀️ This feels even more like an erotic short story than anything else I've read by Eden Finley. There really isn't any depth at all, just two people reuniting after 10 years, having mind blowing sex and realising they never should have broken up as teens. You read that right, teens. This is an erotic soulmate story, with some tiny bits of drama sprinkled in that don't have enough impact to move me emotionally in any way. I don't have an issue with the premise per se, but it's just extremely unrealistic to call a sexual connection love. I believe they loved each other as teens, very much so, it was palpable in the prologue. But they literally don't know a single thing about each other now, besides some big things (Cash is a rock star and Locke is divorced). What was missing for me is just them actually catching up. Anyway, the sex was hot, I'll give it that.
Thorned Heart:
3.5/5 stars! Despite not really knowing much about these characters before the start of this story, I immediately cared about Thorne. I understood his reservations and felt his agony at seeing Seb with others. The build-up was good, I liked seeing how well they knew each other, it showed what a great couple they would make. This story is one I could definitely see as a full length novel, where there would be room for some more depth. As it is a novella, doubts and issues are quickly overcome to reach a HEA. It was very enjoyable though, and definitely better than the first book in this duet.
March 13, 2024
3.5/5. These were two fun novellas packed into one audiobook.
First, we have Lock and Cash. This was a sweet little story about these two high school sweethearts finally reunited after 10 years, 8 of which were spent with no contact. I loved that they both lived their own lives for those 10 years, but had each other in the backs of their minds. I don't usually love a high school romance lasting forever, but in this case, it worked well because they had that time apart. Cash was surprisingly sweet and Lock was so real. The way he was nervous Cash would forget him or be embarrassed of him... yeah I get it. The ending was adorable and I really enjoyed these two. 3/5 spice levels.
Notes: second chance, rockstar, famous/regular, high school sweethearts
Next, we have Seb and Thorne. I think I liked this novella even better. Seb was also surprisingly sweet, as was Thorne. Thorne was much more demanding and put together though, too. I LOVED Andrew (Lemon). He was the hit of the story. I really enjoyed the jealousy and Mason's appearance. And the beginning conflict of Seb's leaked nudes was great - it really made me feel for Seb and relate. This was a short, simple, sweet story. 2/5 spice levels.
Notes: Manager/client, famous/regular, jealousy, unrequited love, forced proximity
First, we have Lock and Cash. This was a sweet little story about these two high school sweethearts finally reunited after 10 years, 8 of which were spent with no contact. I loved that they both lived their own lives for those 10 years, but had each other in the backs of their minds. I don't usually love a high school romance lasting forever, but in this case, it worked well because they had that time apart. Cash was surprisingly sweet and Lock was so real. The way he was nervous Cash would forget him or be embarrassed of him... yeah I get it. The ending was adorable and I really enjoyed these two. 3/5 spice levels.
Notes: second chance, rockstar, famous/regular, high school sweethearts
Next, we have Seb and Thorne. I think I liked this novella even better. Seb was also surprisingly sweet, as was Thorne. Thorne was much more demanding and put together though, too. I LOVED Andrew (Lemon). He was the hit of the story. I really enjoyed the jealousy and Mason's appearance. And the beginning conflict of Seb's leaked nudes was great - it really made me feel for Seb and relate. This was a short, simple, sweet story. 2/5 spice levels.
Notes: Manager/client, famous/regular, jealousy, unrequited love, forced proximity
September 3, 2024
🎧 audio read — Iggy Toma and Alexander Cendese gave another great narration
Locked Heart
Cash and Locke
— second chance
— high school sweethearts
— rockstar / nerdy numbers guy
— novella
I really liked Cash and Locke! There was so much more to Cash than his playboy/one night stand ways we saw previously. He was so in love with Locke, I couldn’t get enough.
And I absolutely loved Locke. I loved their banter and how dominant and commanding he was with Cash. I loved their ending as well. It was a perfect way for it happen with them.
Thorned Heart
Seb and Thorne
— manager/musician
— pining
— jealousy
— novella
I loved these two. Thorne sat back and silently pined for musician, Seb. He had to witness all of Seb’s hook ups and one night stands, and that just broke me. But once Seb and Thorne finally got on the same page, I loved them together.
Thorne was such a strong and commanding force and was exactly what Seb needed. I loved the snark and banter between them, and how Seb could be comfortable and relaxed with Thorne. He never was able to have that in the past since he didn’t have trust with his hook ups before.
I loved how this ended with them. Of course some chaos would be included.
Honestly, I’ve loved these novellas more than the main books from the Famous series so far. I am intrigued with Mason, and I’m excited to read his story though.
Locked Heart
Cash and Locke
— second chance
— high school sweethearts
— rockstar / nerdy numbers guy
— novella
I really liked Cash and Locke! There was so much more to Cash than his playboy/one night stand ways we saw previously. He was so in love with Locke, I couldn’t get enough.
And I absolutely loved Locke. I loved their banter and how dominant and commanding he was with Cash. I loved their ending as well. It was a perfect way for it happen with them.
Thorned Heart
Seb and Thorne
— manager/musician
— pining
— jealousy
— novella
I loved these two. Thorne sat back and silently pined for musician, Seb. He had to witness all of Seb’s hook ups and one night stands, and that just broke me. But once Seb and Thorne finally got on the same page, I loved them together.
Thorne was such a strong and commanding force and was exactly what Seb needed. I loved the snark and banter between them, and how Seb could be comfortable and relaxed with Thorne. He never was able to have that in the past since he didn’t have trust with his hook ups before.
I loved how this ended with them. Of course some chaos would be included.
Honestly, I’ve loved these novellas more than the main books from the Famous series so far. I am intrigued with Mason, and I’m excited to read his story though.
April 23, 2021
Cashton and Sherlock are high school sweethearts, who vow to meet again if Cash makes it to a festival in Vegas with his band. 10 years later, Cash waits at said festival for Locke to show, hoping he’ll come as they agreed.
Locke left all social media because he was unhealthily obsessed with talking to Cash online, and he made some mistakes after his MBA, impulsively getting married, then divorced.
When he shows up, it’s like they’ve never parted, and though it hurts Cash to hear about Locke’s marriage, he understands it wasn’t like the love they have. After that, they never want to part again.
Thorne is the band’s manager, and he’s loved Sebastian for years. Seb has never wanted a relationship, but after being taken advantage of, again, he decides he’s ready for something real.
At a chalet over Christmas, it all comes to the fore between them, and they figure out the professional side because they won’t give up what they’ve found, each other.
I liked Cash from earlier in the series, and the band is an interesting group. Fun read, with a bit about Mason to introduce him before the next book.
KU
Locke left all social media because he was unhealthily obsessed with talking to Cash online, and he made some mistakes after his MBA, impulsively getting married, then divorced.
When he shows up, it’s like they’ve never parted, and though it hurts Cash to hear about Locke’s marriage, he understands it wasn’t like the love they have. After that, they never want to part again.
Thorne is the band’s manager, and he’s loved Sebastian for years. Seb has never wanted a relationship, but after being taken advantage of, again, he decides he’s ready for something real.
At a chalet over Christmas, it all comes to the fore between them, and they figure out the professional side because they won’t give up what they’ve found, each other.
I liked Cash from earlier in the series, and the band is an interesting group. Fun read, with a bit about Mason to introduce him before the next book.
KU
October 20, 2022
Cash & Locke - Seb & Thorne
This was a great duet. We met Cash in Ryder’s book, I loved getting to know him. He and his high school sweetheart make a promise to meet at Death Valley when Cash makes it big and gets an invite to the festival. Years have changed them both but their love has always kept them bound to each other, making it impossible to be truly happy without each other. Cash has held on all these years. Locke tried to find happiness through travel and a relationship but to no avail. Once Locke shows up at the festival, it’s like time hasn’t existed and they find true happiness together.
Seb is a wild one, Thorne spends all his time getting the rockstar out of jams all while hiding his growing feelings for Seb. After Seb’s latest scandal, he begins to feel like there should be more, like he wants what Cash has found. He begins to see Thorne in a different light but needs a stripper twink to point out the obvious to him. In Montana at Mason’s tree farm mansion, the two discover their feelings are more than reciprocated.
Note to self: check Finley’s backlog to see if Andrew (Lemon) has a story!
This was a great duet. We met Cash in Ryder’s book, I loved getting to know him. He and his high school sweetheart make a promise to meet at Death Valley when Cash makes it big and gets an invite to the festival. Years have changed them both but their love has always kept them bound to each other, making it impossible to be truly happy without each other. Cash has held on all these years. Locke tried to find happiness through travel and a relationship but to no avail. Once Locke shows up at the festival, it’s like time hasn’t existed and they find true happiness together.
Seb is a wild one, Thorne spends all his time getting the rockstar out of jams all while hiding his growing feelings for Seb. After Seb’s latest scandal, he begins to feel like there should be more, like he wants what Cash has found. He begins to see Thorne in a different light but needs a stripper twink to point out the obvious to him. In Montana at Mason’s tree farm mansion, the two discover their feelings are more than reciprocated.
Note to self: check Finley’s backlog to see if Andrew (Lemon) has a story!
July 10, 2021
This was okay. I didn't love it, but I found it entertaining and a quick read. It's essentially two novellas put together, and although the first one seemed too long (or not complex enough), they both were fine overall.
Some nitpicks: 1. Idk ... that story just didn't really gel for me, and the disconnect between both characters' inner lives and their outer ones kept me from really enjoying it that much; 2. insta-love -- it was way too fast, even if the underlying point was they both felt something from longer, they realized it and acted on it awfully quickly.
So yeah, it was okay. I'd give 3 stars (instead of 2) because I do like Finley's writing style typically.
Some nitpicks: 1. Idk ... that story just didn't really gel for me, and the disconnect between both characters' inner lives and their outer ones kept me from really enjoying it that much; 2. insta-love -- it was way too fast, even if the underlying point was they both felt something from longer, they realized it and acted on it awfully quickly.
So yeah, it was okay. I'd give 3 stars (instead of 2) because I do like Finley's writing style typically.
April 24, 2021
Let's just appreciate the cover for a quick second...
Ok, that done, let's go.
Cash and Locke. Seb and Thorne. Oh my rockstar heart.
Cash and Locke, had so much love, how could they go so long without each other? I love a second chance love story and this had me smiling along while I read. The proposal at the end was so funny, I absolutely loved it!
Seb and Thorne. Oh Seb. Sigh. I am glad you got your happy ever after. Sometimes it felt like insta love, but other times it didn't. I felt like I didn't get much from Thorne, and Seb stole the show on this one, with Lemon a close second.
Ok, so I am now 100% on the Lemon bandwagon. He absolutely needs his story told. Maybe he is sitting quietly now, but I get the feeling he will start bugging Eden eventually. cough*bravo*cough
3.5 stars read, rounding up to 4 for Lemon.
Ok, that done, let's go.
Cash and Locke. Seb and Thorne. Oh my rockstar heart.
Cash and Locke, had so much love, how could they go so long without each other? I love a second chance love story and this had me smiling along while I read. The proposal at the end was so funny, I absolutely loved it!
Seb and Thorne. Oh Seb. Sigh. I am glad you got your happy ever after. Sometimes it felt like insta love, but other times it didn't. I felt like I didn't get much from Thorne, and Seb stole the show on this one, with Lemon a close second.
Ok, so I am now 100% on the Lemon bandwagon. He absolutely needs his story told. Maybe he is sitting quietly now, but I get the feeling he will start bugging Eden eventually. cough*bravo*cough
3.5 stars read, rounding up to 4 for Lemon.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 10, 2022
Rockstar Hearts: Cash My Outside Duet is two MM Romance short stories with the Famous world.
Locked Heart is a second chance MM Romance. Cash fell in love when he was 18 and never quite left that love behind.
We first meet Cash in Spotlight, Book 2 (Ryder & Lyrics story). I really enjoyed his narrative. It showed there was more to him than just his fame. This was a cute, fluff read. While not a necessary to the Famous series timeline, it’s still worth the read.
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Thorne Heart is a MM romance with unrequited love/forbidden vibes.
What happens when you’re in love with you client and your his safety blanket?
Thorne is the band Cash me Outside’s manager, Seb is the lead guitarist.
This was another cute/fluffy kinda read with added holiday Christmas. There’s no huge plot line. But it’s a great gap filler between reads.
Locked Heart is a second chance MM Romance. Cash fell in love when he was 18 and never quite left that love behind.
We first meet Cash in Spotlight, Book 2 (Ryder & Lyrics story). I really enjoyed his narrative. It showed there was more to him than just his fame. This was a cute, fluff read. While not a necessary to the Famous series timeline, it’s still worth the read.
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Thorne Heart is a MM romance with unrequited love/forbidden vibes.
What happens when you’re in love with you client and your his safety blanket?
Thorne is the band Cash me Outside’s manager, Seb is the lead guitarist.
This was another cute/fluffy kinda read with added holiday Christmas. There’s no huge plot line. But it’s a great gap filler between reads.
June 16, 2023
– 2.5★ –
I read these novellas just to meet Lemon, and he wasn't very important, but I liked seeing that little bit of him.
The first story was good, but it had more potential and would've been better had it been longer. There were many things unresolved: we didn't really meet Locke's ex or family, or get to see how the band became famous or the dynamic between the other two members, etc. I needed more.
The second one was the best. This one did work as a short story, the characters were good and the relationship was believable enough. Although But that's just how EF does things, I've learned.
Overall an enjoyable read. Now I'm ready to see my Mike Bravos again! ✨
I read these novellas just to meet Lemon, and he wasn't very important, but I liked seeing that little bit of him.
The first story was good, but it had more potential and would've been better had it been longer. There were many things unresolved: we didn't really meet Locke's ex or family, or get to see how the band became famous or the dynamic between the other two members, etc. I needed more.
The second one was the best. This one did work as a short story, the characters were good and the relationship was believable enough. Although But that's just how EF does things, I've learned.
Overall an enjoyable read. Now I'm ready to see my Mike Bravos again! ✨
June 13, 2024
4.3 Stars
These are two really fun, sweet novellas. As with all novellas, I wish they were longer. But that’s just because I loved the characters. Locke and Cash were so sweet with their second chance at a long lost love. And Seb and Thorne were fun with their pining and uncertainty. Despite being short their stories each felt complete. I could maybe have used more time to develop Seb’s feelings for Thorne a bit more, but maybe I am just greedy for more time with him myself 😁 It was fun to catch a glimpse of Mason from Eleven, too.
I listened to the audiobook, and Iggy Toma and Alexander Cendese were perfection! I just love the energy and attitude they bring to their narration.
These are two really fun, sweet novellas. As with all novellas, I wish they were longer. But that’s just because I loved the characters. Locke and Cash were so sweet with their second chance at a long lost love. And Seb and Thorne were fun with their pining and uncertainty. Despite being short their stories each felt complete. I could maybe have used more time to develop Seb’s feelings for Thorne a bit more, but maybe I am just greedy for more time with him myself 😁 It was fun to catch a glimpse of Mason from Eleven, too.
I listened to the audiobook, and Iggy Toma and Alexander Cendese were perfection! I just love the energy and attitude they bring to their narration.
June 24, 2022
this one absolutely didn't work for me. It seemed completely unrealistic after literally NO communication for how many years? That not only would they just leap back into sex with no conversation or anything, but also that they somehow are still "in love" with each other? My willing suspension of disbelief can only go so far. Also, just personally, I am 100% NOT a fan of the whole "look at you such a slut for my cock" kind of talk. It's a huge squick for me so I noped out immediately at that point (about 15% of the way in).
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 29, 2024
▫️Two novellas
▫️MM romances
▫️Second chance romance
▫️Best friends to lovers
▫️Manager x rock star
I really enjoyed these two novellas.
Set in Eden Finley's world where we mainly see the boys from Eleven, four men have a chance at a HEA.
I've been meaning to read these novellas for months and when I saw the audio was finally on Everand, I downloaded them immediately. I adored Cash and Locke, and was really happy they got their second chance at being together when they clearly were still in love after ten years apart. Seb and Thorne were hot. I really felt for Thorne having to kick out Seb's groupies without telling anyone how he really felt. But the whole confession was so adorable when they finally admitted their feelings.
Fun, quick and easy reads!
▫️MM romances
▫️Second chance romance
▫️Best friends to lovers
▫️Manager x rock star
I really enjoyed these two novellas.
Set in Eden Finley's world where we mainly see the boys from Eleven, four men have a chance at a HEA.
I've been meaning to read these novellas for months and when I saw the audio was finally on Everand, I downloaded them immediately. I adored Cash and Locke, and was really happy they got their second chance at being together when they clearly were still in love after ten years apart. Seb and Thorne were hot. I really felt for Thorne having to kick out Seb's groupies without telling anyone how he really felt. But the whole confession was so adorable when they finally admitted their feelings.
Fun, quick and easy reads!
October 5, 2024
I love that Eden Finley (and Saxon James too!) like to write novellas of the side characters in their giant universe.
Cash jumped out at me when I read Spotlight, so I was really excited to see that part of the novella was his story. My only complaint: I wish it was a full length novel! I want to know more about Locke and Shannon and their time in Europe.
Then the second half focused on Cash’s band mate and manager. And while I enjoyed their story, the best part was the teaser for Mason. I cannot wait to read his book next!
Cash jumped out at me when I read Spotlight, so I was really excited to see that part of the novella was his story. My only complaint: I wish it was a full length novel! I want to know more about Locke and Shannon and their time in Europe.
Then the second half focused on Cash’s band mate and manager. And while I enjoyed their story, the best part was the teaser for Mason. I cannot wait to read his book next!
November 26, 2023
I know they're just novellas, but they felt rushed. Super cute, but I wanted more substance, especially with Seb and Thorne; I love a good slowburn so the story being so short was disappointing.
Locke was...boring, sadly, I still love him but him and Cash together is weird to me for some reason, I don't think they're really compatible but hey I'm not the author. The story doesn't really make sense, but they acknowledge their teenage bad decision making so I can't clown them too much for it.
Locke was...boring, sadly, I still love him but him and Cash together is weird to me for some reason, I don't think they're really compatible but hey I'm not the author. The story doesn't really make sense, but they acknowledge their teenage bad decision making so I can't clown them too much for it.
March 27, 2024
3.5 stars
It's Eden Finley, so of course, I enjoyed both of these stories. Not my favorite, but I still had a great time. These are just fun and quick reads. I really liked the relationship between Cash and Locke the most, but I think I overall liked Thorned Heart a little bit more because of our loveable Lemon's appearance. That was so much fun for me. Honestly, I think I would like these better if they were longer so we could get a little more depth to the story. I guess I just want more from these particular short stories because I just love Eden's universe of characters.
It's Eden Finley, so of course, I enjoyed both of these stories. Not my favorite, but I still had a great time. These are just fun and quick reads. I really liked the relationship between Cash and Locke the most, but I think I overall liked Thorned Heart a little bit more because of our loveable Lemon's appearance. That was so much fun for me. Honestly, I think I would like these better if they were longer so we could get a little more depth to the story. I guess I just want more from these particular short stories because I just love Eden's universe of characters.
April 27, 2021
4.5 Stars I didn't know I needed two novella's about the group Cash Me Outside from the Famous "universe" but I did. This is two novellas with Cash reconnecting with his first love and the bands manager finally admitting to how much he adores Seb. It also sets up the third book in the Famous series by introducing Mason. I really enjoyed this a whole lot.
May 2, 2021
Two novellas featuring side characters from the Famous series, the rock star Cash and his bandmate Seb. They were okay, the characters were interesting enough. Maybe a little too much sex considering they were novellas and not a full book, and the romantic development very fast but understandable because, you know, novellas. Finley's books continue to entertain.
March 15, 2022
Perfect Pair
A nice duo of shorts to flesh out some side characters in the Famous series.
Really enjoyed both of these stories, one for Cash and the other for Seb from Cash Me Outside, both with long time longing themes.
There is no audiobook currently available for this compilation.
A nice duo of shorts to flesh out some side characters in the Famous series.
Really enjoyed both of these stories, one for Cash and the other for Seb from Cash Me Outside, both with long time longing themes.
There is no audiobook currently available for this compilation.
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