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REFRAIN: A Rockstar Romance - m/m Kindle Edition
As a child, I trusted no one.
Then I found my best friends.
They gave me a family and saved me from a life of abuse that still has me messed up.
Then one of those best friends captured my heart.
Lincoln, tough yet tender, a walking contradiction.
He loves me too—flaws and all.
He’s the most patient man on the earth and understands my PTSD.
What he doesn’t understand is why our being intimate makes me feel “dirty”.
He’s not one of the men who abused me, and he’d never hurt me. I know this. I believe it.
Still, the “dirty” creeps in even though I know what we do together is anything but.
He’s here now and he’s going to stay.
It’s time for me to talk to someone professionally.
I need to shed my unhealthy past in order to have a healthy future with the man I love.
If I don’t, I just might lose the best thing that’s ever happened to me—and there’s not enough therapy in the world to get me through that.
REFRAIN is a m/m romance that has multiple POVs, real life struggles and battles, abuse, new life, and tragedy.
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Product details
- ASIN : B07VG59TDT
- Publisher : Anne Mercier; 1st edition (20 July 2019)
- Language : English
- File size : 1.7 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 234 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B0BYH41PG5
- Best Sellers Rank: 239,663 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- 3,796 in Gay Fiction
- 4,904 in Saga Fiction
- 7,366 in Gay Romance (Kindle Store)
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About the author

Anne Mercier is the USA Today Bestselling author of the Rockstar, Truths, Forbidden Fantasies, The Way series, and the Kiss duet. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and still lives there today.
When Anne’s not writing she enjoys reading amazing books, listening to music, chatting with readers and friends, and binging Netflix series.
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Customers enjoyed the book. They found it well-written and easy to read. The emotional content was described as emotional, with lighthearted moments. Readers appreciated the surprises throughout the story.
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Customers enjoy the book's value for money. They find it well-written and engaging. The series is described as epic and worth the wait.
"...Once again Anne a amazing book 😘..." Read more
"Wow another fantastic 5 star read in this series. It just keeps getting better and better...." Read more
"...I can't wait to read more. I have loved reading the complete series and i love the author" Read more
"Oh my word. Saying I loved this book is not enough. Anne did it again. Loved Ethan and Linc. Also loved the different points of views from the gang...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it well-written and sensitive.
"...Anne Mercier has done herself, her characters and her readers an exceptional book, as far as i am concerned, this story is one of my favourites, I..." Read more
"Thank you Anne for another excellent read. I have only read a few M\M books but for me this was a favourite...." Read more
"Amazing as usual, love this family. Well written and sensitive. Well done, can't wait for the next book in this series." Read more
"The wait was indeed worth it....well done Anne..." Read more
Customers find the emotional content engaging. They describe it as emotionally moving and heartwarming, with lighthearted moments and humorous moments.
"...I went on an emotional rollercoaster ride with this book, I found myself crying at place, because I was so happy for the characters...." Read more
"...struts his stuff & he's panty melting in the process.😉🔥There are many light hearted & outright hilarious moments throughout!!..." Read more
"5 Stars again Anne Mercier, you did not disappoint! Heartfelt, funny, shockingly sad and so steamy!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story's quality. They find it amazing and can't wait to read more. The book contains surprises throughout, some large, some small.
"...There are surprises throughout the story, some are large and some are small, some you will see coming where as with others you won't...." Read more
"I loved this book so much it was an amazing story. I can't wait to read more. I have loved reading the complete series and i love the author" Read more
"...The love between Linc and Ethan is the stuff of fairytales. Great story, cannot wait for next book. Loved it." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 July 2019I was pulled into this story from the beginning and stayed there until I had finished every single word that had been written. All the time I had my mini movie playing in my head.
There are surprises throughout the story, some are large and some are small, some you will see coming where as with others you won't. But each and everyone holds equal importance within the story and adds to your enjoyment of the book
I went on an emotional rollercoaster ride with this book, I found myself crying at place, because I was so happy for the characters. I felt each and every emotion that the characters went through. I did find myself holding my breath while reading certain parts, I know i cried way more than any character in this book. But thats nothing new.
With each and every book in this series i have always felt as if I was right there with the character and I felt that way with this book.
I have to admit this is one of my top favourite Rockstar series.
Anne Mercier has done herself, her characters and her readers an exceptional book, as far as i am concerned, this story is one of my favourites, I love both of the characters in this story, I feel as if I know them personally.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2019In the beginning I’m going to honestly say I didn’t think this book was for me. I was sceptical on Ethan an Lincs story, I’m so glad I didn’t put it down an leave it unread, I’m glad I kept reading. I cried at a few points laughed a lot an I thoroughly enjoyed it. Once again Anne a amazing book 😘
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2019What a story!😍
Ethan & Linc's love was stunningly beautiful.💜 it was full of all the feels you could ever want & their heat was scorching.🔥💘🔥 This storyline ran alongside much of what's happened in previous books but especially Xander & Tera's 2nd book and the short stories that followed then!👍
I was swept up in the CFD home & it's family of Rockstars & their partners. The two youngest girls , before Xan & Tera's baby's arrives, have the guys in equal parts awe & terror with their wiley ways - hilarity abounds around those situations!😂✨😎 The Mojo is strong in Kiki 😳😏 Seeing the FDB Families again was fantastic!!🌟 La Familigla are around, Of course. They are an integral part of the group's now. They're busy trying to keep threats at bay & everyone safe 🙏
This was a completely emotive read on many levels. There are betrayals, losses, new additions, bigotry & much more.😳😔 Sexy as sin Damian, struts his stuff & he's panty melting in the process.😉🔥There are many light hearted & outright hilarious moments throughout!!😄 I love this series & this book didn't disappoint in anyway!😍💥 I can't wait for book #17 🌟🎉
Debbie, 1970, UK
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2019Thank you Anne for another excellent read. I have only read a few M\M books but for me this was a favourite. The way you handled it has me gripped from beginning to end. My only complaint is I wish it was longer.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2019Wow another fantastic 5 star read in this series. It just keeps getting better and better. I read it all in one sitting and I've had every type of emotion you can think of. I will definitely be recommending it and i can't wait to see what happens next.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 July 2019I loved this book so much it was an amazing story. I can't wait to read more. I have loved reading the complete series and i love the author
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 July 2019Oh my word. Saying I loved this book is not enough. Anne did it again. Loved Ethan and Linc. Also loved the different points of views from the gang. Oh and Xan when tera went into labour. Five stars really isn't enough. Highly recommended.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 August 2019As much as I’ve loved this series I do wish the author would stop rushing through the story. Both of Xander’s books had gaping holes and this one is a little similar.
I did really enjoy it but key moments were glossed over. Two weddings and not even a small chapter covering each. I think when the main couple of the story are eloping it would be a good idea to let us readers actually see those moments.
Considering how many times this book release was put back I wish there was more too it.
Top reviews from other countries
- Courtney TurnerReviewed in Canada on 23 July 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!
Wow that’s book was incredible, and once you start you won’t be able to start! This story will captivate you. We finally get Linc and Ethan’s story and it’s definitely epic. And that ending?! Crazy! I can’t wait for the next book in this series .
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United States on 23 July 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW! ANOTHER WINNER FROM ANNE!
I was hooked on the Rockstars series after reading Falling Down and quite frankly, I didn't think the rest would be as good as the first. Anne proved me wrong. Each book that followed intertwined drama, humor, and sexiness and made me feel as if the characters were part of my family. I was not sure if I would like Refrain because I have only tried to read one other M/M book that was more cliched porn than substance. Refrain captures the emotion of two individuals who finally "come out" and declare their love to family and friends. They stand together when the world proves to be not so understanding and endure the harsh realities that many in the LBGTQ community deal with every day. Ethan and Linc's story is not only about two men loving each other physically, it is about two hearts bound by a strong loving bond that has withstood the test of time.
- EmmaReviewed in Australia on 22 July 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG....I couldn’t put it down
OMG!! I ordered Refrain tonight and now I have stayed up WAY past my bed 🛌 time to finish it because I wasn’t putting that sucker down. Anne Mercier you have done it again!!! Love, love, LOVED it!!! How long do we have to wait for the next book 📖?? 💖💖💖💖💖
- amy rReviewed in Canada on 6 August 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this
I loved this book and this series it will be sad to see it end but the hope of more books about Familia Mack's me happy I would recommend this series to anyone
- Susan J.Reviewed in the United States on 7 August 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars A love story of the ages
So worth the wait. This story is about Ethan and Linc's life long love.
As a child Ethan had been abused and ran away from his home to stay with Xander and his father. There house is where everyone hung out, their safe place. Linc of course was one of the crew, he was also everyones protector, and became Ethans safe place.
As they grow older, Linc becomes more than just Ethans safe place, he becomes his everything. And Ethan is the only person Linc can see himself with, as far as Linc is concern Ethan belongs to him.
This book is their journey from childhood friend to adults who not only need but love each other and how their friends and family respond and support them.
Such a wonderful love story, one I shall re-read multiple times.