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Strum Your Heart Out (Sinful Serenade) Paperback – December 15, 2015

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4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,662 ratings
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Moving in with your sexy, tattooed rock star best friend? No problem. Not if you're ready to give up eating, breathing, and sleeping...

College senior Kara Kendrick is not about to let lust ruin a good friendship. Yes, her rock star guitarist best friend Drew Denton is stubborn, guarded, and quick to threaten violence on anyone who hurts her. He's also trustworthy, protective, and several degrees hotter than the sun.

When Kara gets kicked out of her apartment, Drew insists she move in with him. But her crush isn't quite so manageable with him sweating through his push-ups. Or stepping out of the shower clad in only a towel. Or tackling her on the bed, tickling her to make her confess.

There's no way they can be together. Not if she wants to keep her secrets. No matter how much her body begs her to throw herself on his bed, no matter how desperately she wants to rip off his v-neck and rake her hands over his defined torso, Kara is staying just friends with Drew.

Until she's not. Until they're kissing and touching and about to do something that will change their friendship forever.

***Strum Your Heart Out is a full length, standalone new adult romance with a friends to lovers theme***
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crystal Kaswell (December 15, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1942135122
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1942135128
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.01 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.88 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,662 ratings

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Crystal Kaswell

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Crystal Kaswell writes scorching hot new adult romance novels.

She especially loves flawed characters who help each other heal. Her books are the perfect mix of heat, humor, and heart.

When she isn't writing, she's chain drinking tea, dancing, or debating which fictional character would be the best in bed. Originally from Southern California, she now resides in the Pacific Northwest, where she spends the rainy winters dreaming of sunny skies and balmy beaches.

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Amanda Kay Penn
5.0 out of 5 stars Strumming MY Heart Out
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018
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I opened the second book of this series invested in the characters because they were in the first book, Sing Your Heart Out. Kara is Meg's best friend and Drew is in the band as the guitarist. He's Kara's other best friend. I was excited about learning more about them and if I'm honest, a little worried because as a reader sometimes, you get so involved then you read the story for the characters and it falls flat. I was thankful that didn't happen in this book. Crystal Kaswell brought all the hotness from the first book and turned it up to scorching. What she does so well with them (Besides the hotness of course) is she makes them real. They have real fears and real worries and ugly part to their pasts. They are far from perfect. Her characters have went through things and are beautiful in their imperfections. I love that. I grasp onto that. The heart and soul in the first two books made me care for them and want them to find their happily ever after. I laughed with them and I cried with them. Those emotions mean so much to me as a reader and I'm grateful she brought them out.
How she described band life is also perfect. How do I know? I've been around bands...I even lived with a band. Bandmates aren't always happy with each other. There is drama and people are always in each other's private lives. I'm glad she didn't make it all roses because it's not. I would be very surprised to find that she hadn't been around bands and how they work because she writes it so well.
I love her side characters. She has successfully hooked me in for the next books. I can not wait to read Tom and Pete's stories. I really have no complaints about this book. I loved every minute of reading it.
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Jackie
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved!
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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Was so excited for this book after all the tension and flirting in book 1. They were adorable together. The perfect bffs. With games, flirting, inside jokes, protectiveness, and always being there for the other. Loved how hot they were together. Definite steam. They both pushed one another. She pushed him to open up and realize he could have more. And he pushed her to go for what she really wanted to do in life. Loved how tom was playing matchmaker again. But once again he was over the top and tended to cause trouble. But was always there for drew and Kara individually in the end. Can’t wait for his book. Loved the ending. So adorably beautiful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Will Drew and Kara become more than best friends??
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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Drew and Kara had been best friends as preteens, then drifted apart. He reconnected with her several months ago because he needed someone he could trust who knew him before he was famouse. And he remembered liking her as his best friend. Kara had always had a crush on Drew, still does. When she gets kicked out of her apartment, he convinces her to live with him. She reluctantly agrees, knowing it will be torture seeing his gorgeous face and body everyday and being just his friend. But the sexual tension begins to heat up until The Kiss blows them both away! Now what? Well, I'm not telling because this book is so worth reading. You may want to shake Drew a few times or slap him up-side the head to help him see what's in front of him... But the path they take is tortuous, angsty, sexy and hot, bewildering, frustrating for both Drew and Kara AND for the rest of Sinful Serenade. Enjoy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Knowing How To Play These Heartstrings Is A Gift !!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023
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You heard the saying, denial is not just a river in Egypt, but the feelings are never truer when dealing with love !! It's easier said than done and it requires more perseverance !! Once you get it right, you wished you hadn't waited so long !!
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Kaeden Carter
3.0 out of 5 stars Good enough
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2022
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Crystal has a very formulaic way of writing. Every book I've read of hers so far has a similar plot and characterization. This book is no different. It's not as good as Just a Taste/Sing Your Heart Out but it is similar. Guy wants girl. Girl wants guy but it's something holding back said guy. Usually the guy is a screw up in someway and the girl is the one that is in a perfectly healthy place to be in a relationship. It's a bit eye rolling but the book was good enough for me to finish it. Drew thinks because he supposedly messed up one girl that's he's somehow damaged goods for all girls. So he keeps Kara at arms length. Drew has an EXTREME anger issue and the guy needs some counseling. That shit was not cute or romantic. Eventhough the narrative clearly tries to romanticize it. Drew is not nearly as interesting as Miles but I Ioved Kara. There are no surprises here after reading this entire series and some of her other books you'll know exactly how this is going to end.
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Dani Marlowe
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018
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This is a great story. Crystal Kaswell did a great job on it. The story had a great plot and it was well written. Drew and Kara were great characters. I enjoyed their journey. They were perfect together. Their chemistry was off the charts sizzling. Drew and Kara were made for each other. This was a great read. I recommend reading.
Thank you, Crystal Kaswell. Great work :) 5 Stars
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Bookluvr
4.0 out of 5 stars Play for me
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2016
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This is the second book in the series and much better written. I think this storyline moved along really well. Since we had a glimpse into Drew and Kara in the previous book, it would have been nice to see this book written in a dual POV format. However, I enjoyed the book as written and am looking forward to the next one.
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sybz28
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016
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This was my first time reading Crystal Kaswell & she did NOT disappoint. This is a stand alone with a HEA.

Kara & Drew have been best friends for years & after some time apart have rekindled their friendship. It's obvious they both care about each other. Kara's feelings develop into something more but how does Drew for?

Kara knows what she wants but doesn't know if it's worth the risk of their friendship. I've read other friend to lover books but this stands out to me because Drew isn't just a rocker with a hot body. He has real feelings. Crystal has developed these characters so you feel like they're your friend too. Kara has some.difficult issues she's been dealing with for years & Drew surprised me with how he reacted & handled things.

This is the 2nd book of this series & I'm definitely going to grab book 1 to see how Meg & Miles came to be as well as see what maze she gets us in with Willow & Tom.

Worth every cent!!
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garbec78
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2022
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Loved this highly recommend. Great story loved every minute of it. Can’t wait to read the next one. You won’t regret reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it !
Reviewed in Canada on March 21, 2018
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Great read! In all her books (Krystal) the characters deal with real life struggles and acceptance. Drew and Kara have deep scars. Will they admit that they are meant for each other or give into their insecurities. This book is hot! Get ready to fall in love and not be able to put the book down ;)
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Nicca
5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging story
Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2015
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Engaging & believable story line and characters. Easy and enjoyable read. Thanks!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stubborn man!
Reviewed in Canada on June 21, 2020
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Once burnt, twice shy! That applied to Drew Denton, guitarist for a now famous rock band. In spite of fighting it, Drew fell hard many years ago. Kara has loved Drew since high school. She has a very troubled past and hides her scars from everyone. Then they move in together...just as roommates!

I liked that the author addresses a common mental health problem. It is dangerous to not take notice if you know about it. Good story. Well written with likeable characters.
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TIbult
4.0 out of 5 stars Great series of boos
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 2017
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Loved this series of books. I personally think they get better and better. Am now enjoying the Dangerous Noise series, so still getting my fix of Rock Stars
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