Who He Is by Shanora Williams

This is the first in a new series by this author and the story of Gage and Eliza is an intense-angst filled roller coaster!  Their story also leaves us with a cliffhanger - so be warned!  I started this book and couldn't walk away....it sucked me in from the beginning.  It was a very emotional read.  There was no - Oh My God instant Love in this one.  It was a work in progress.

Eliza is an artist - a book worm -who is very quiet and keeps to herself.  She has trust issues.  All of this stemming from the life she shared with her mother. (those details will be disclosed when you read the book)  Her father Ben is the manager for the band FireNine.  And as college student who barely  does anything - her father insists that she goes on the tour with him and the band so that she can get out and live a little.  Eliza knowing that she will then be stuck with Gage Grendel- lead singer and her High School crush- she really tries to find excuses to not go.  But in the end....she does.....  Can I just say how freaking cool her dad is... yes he's gay...which makes me love him even more....but he knows they are tip toeing around the fact they like each other and it's like he knows they should be together and keeps making situations impossible to not be near one another.

To quote Eliza - There were only a few words that could describe him; hot, mouthwatering, and way out of my league.

Gage Grendel - lead singer.....ladies man....cocky..... claims her as "his" upon first meeting her.  All band members back off!

As the two spend more time together, their chemistry is undeniable.  Yet- They won't just give in. Both have scarred pasts that make them the way they are. She is sassy and keeps Gage on his toes.  He isn't used to being treated this way.  She's become a challenge to him.  She isn't the easy whores he is used to getting.  I swear this book had my emotions going all over the place.     He still brings his whores around and she flirts with other band members (which pisses him off even more). He especially doesn't like her relationship with Montana.  They've kinda become besties.  He won't admit his feelings and suck it up, yet he doesn't want her with anyone else either.   He teases her....he pisses her off...she pisses him off...the sexual tension is just UGH....like enough already...just do it!   And when they do.......WOW!   My stomach fluttered on more than one occasion.

 They eventually get it together and quit skirting around and become a couple. The end of the tour is coming up and she will be leaving to go back home to college.  They knew this when they started.  It was suppose to just be a Good Time.....well... They finally admit their feelings and that they love each other. He's hoping she will chose to not go home and stay with him....BUT......They don't exactly get their HEA.... shit happens....leaving us heartbroken.  And hanging on to the hope that Book 2 will give us what we want.....

There are a few other story lines in this book as well.... Deed is going through some shit and for most of the book we are wondering just WTH is going on and why he hates Eliza so much.  Some 411 comes out about her father and why he won't get rid of a certain employee on the tour.  We find out why Gage is the way he is and why he won't drop his on again off again "whore".  She apparently knows something about his past.... I say one click this bitch now.... I freaking loved it!  Of course, I have a love for my Rockers.......

5 stars Miss Williams!  *****