Off the Record Series by Madelynne Ellis

A celibate rock star! Say, what?Remastered: Spook Mortensen locked down his heart along with his libido years ago. No woman has come close to awakening those repressed urges, until Allegra Hutton, the sound engineer hired to remaster one of his band’s old tracks, turns out to be a curvy bombshell who puts his emotions on red-alert. Turn the volume up to eleven, and experience the thrill of music being made…Resistor: Spook Mortensen has one rule when it comes to relationships: just say no... moreA celibate rock star! Say, what?Remastered: Spook Mortensen locked down his heart along with his libido years ago. No woman has come close to awakening those repressed urges, until Allegra Hutton, the sound engineer hired to remaster one of his band’s old tracks, turns out to be a curvy bombshell who puts his emotions on red-alert. Turn the volume up to eleven, and experience the thrill of music being made…Resistor: Spook Mortensen has one rule when it comes to relationships: just say no. He has his reasons. Good reasons. His policy of total abstinence has kept him out of trouble for years. Sex ought to be the last thing on his mind, but whenever go-getting sound engineer Allegra Hutton shows up, she doesn’t just hijack his libido, she downright screws with it. The only way to deal with her is to tie her up.Alle realises she’s upsetting Spook’s rhythm, but she’s under no illusion that he’s the right top to warm her bottom.Two introductory novellas in one great package! Deep dive into the world of Black Halo with enigmatic rhythm guitarist, Spook Mortensen, and the fiery red-head who pushes his limits… less

Rock guitarist Spook Mortensen wants nothing to do with sex, love, or intimacy. The one real relationship he had gutted him and left him in a hell of heartbreak and self-loathing. A decade on, he’s content to remain celibate forever—even when it comes to the unique temptations of sound engineer, Allegra Hutton. Better that than being a monster. Alle can’t forget the mad chemistry that roared into life twice before with Spook. They’ve been texting for a year... moreRock guitarist Spook Mortensen wants nothing to do with sex, love, or intimacy. The one real relationship he had gutted him and left him in a hell of heartbreak and self-loathing. A decade on, he’s content to remain celibate forever—even when it comes to the unique temptations of sound engineer, Allegra Hutton. Better that than being a monster. Alle can’t forget the mad chemistry that roared into life twice before with Spook. They’ve been texting for a year. Third times a charm, they say… When their paths collide on the Riviera, the reckless energy that burns between them reaches new heights—but Spook has walls miles thick. He swears she’s walking temptation in one breath, and that he’s not the man for her in the next. Good thing Alle’s a born fighter. She’s not giving up, even if that means digging into his past in order to break through those barriers between them. Unfortunately, she’s not the only one out to expose him. From the bestselling author of Anything But Vanilla comes a tale of carnal torment, determination, British humour, and good old rock ‘n’ roll angst. *** Reflex is the first of three novels about Spook Mortensen, set in the world of goth rockers Black Halo.*** less

When your angst-ridden past collides with your present, you wind up broken, and you walk away, lest you break everyone else.Rock guitarist Spook Mortensen has spent a decade hiding from his traumatic past. Now everyone knows his secrets, and their judgement leaves him broken inside and out. To avoid destroying everything that matters to him, Spook leaves both Black Halo and the woman he loves... moreWhen your angst-ridden past collides with your present, you wind up broken, and you walk away, lest you break everyone else.Rock guitarist Spook Mortensen has spent a decade hiding from his traumatic past. Now everyone knows his secrets, and their judgement leaves him broken inside and out. To avoid destroying everything that matters to him, Spook leaves both Black Halo and the woman he loves.But there’s no running from the demons that lurk in the darkest corners of your soul, because they hitch a ride with you wherever you run.There doesn’t seem to be a path out of the darkness, until the band’s irresistible, sex addicted, bad boy frontman swoops in determined to stage an intervention.Xane’s prepared to do whatever it takes, no matter the sacrifice, to mend the hole in Spook’s heart and ensure he returns to where he belongs – Allegra Hutton’s arms and the Black Halo line-up. What neither of them expects is how intense the bond between them will become.Refrain is an angsty, spicy, heart-wrenching rockstar romance with flawed characters, broken and damaged souls, intense friendships, all the feels, and a lot of bed sharing. It’s complicated… okay?This is the third novel in the Off the Record series and forms part of the wider Black Halo world. These books are intended to be read in order. less

A celibate rock star! Say it isn't so.Rock guitarist Spook knows he shouldn't give in to the dark and dirty desires that turn him from a saint into a filthy monster, and holding himself in check has never been an issue until Alle Hutton walked into his life. Now, as Black Halo embark upon their first official cruise, Alle's along with him as his plus one, and not succumbing to temptation requires constant vigilance and ingenuity... moreA celibate rock star! Say it isn't so.Rock guitarist Spook knows he shouldn't give in to the dark and dirty desires that turn him from a saint into a filthy monster, and holding himself in check has never been an issue until Alle Hutton walked into his life. Now, as Black Halo embark upon their first official cruise, Alle's along with him as his plus one, and not succumbing to temptation requires constant vigilance and ingenuity.Unafraid and determined to prove to Spook--and everyone else, thanks to her brother's meddling--that he is no monster; Alle's willing to put her heart on the line. But being in love doesn't mean she's blind to reality. She knows Spook's keeping secrets and that coaxing them out of him will be as, if not more, challenging than enticing his sexy, celibate self between the sheets, but she's never been one to cave under pressure.However, when a slice of Spook's past unexpectedly returns leaving him emotionally untethered, it sets in motion a series of events that pushes their burgeoning relationship to its limits. When trust is compromised, only the truth will suffice. But, can their relationship survive the revelation?From the bestselling author of Anything But Vanilla, comes a tale of carnal torment, determination, British humour, and good old rock 'n' roll angst.*** Replay is the second of three novels about Spook Mortensen, set in the world of goth rockers Black Halo.*** less

When you hit rock bottom, the only option left is to rise.When damaged, elusive rock guitarist Spook Mortensen reunites with his former band to record a new album, it sets him on an unavoidable collision course with his former girlfriend, feisty temptress, producer, Allegra Hutton.Alle has never given up on her man. Their chemistry remains off the charts, as undeniable now after months apart as the first time they met... moreWhen you hit rock bottom, the only option left is to rise.When damaged, elusive rock guitarist Spook Mortensen reunites with his former band to record a new album, it sets him on an unavoidable collision course with his former girlfriend, feisty temptress, producer, Allegra Hutton.Alle has never given up on her man. Their chemistry remains off the charts, as undeniable now after months apart as the first time they met. Moreover, she sees through Spook’s pain and self-recriminations to the damaged soul beneath.Only by winning his trust, can Alle hope to mend his heart and secure their future. That means exposing herself to the deviant desires he’s kept in check most of his adult life. Desires her family and the world are still judging him for. Desires that mean, she’ll have to beg him to make her his, while pretending she doesn’t want him to.Revive is an angsty, spicy, heart-wrenching rockstar romance with flawed characters, a damaged man in need of redemption, a feisty, tenacious heroine who always rises to the fight and knows when to hold fast to a good thing, and feels…lots of feels.This is the final novel in the Off the Record series and also forms part of the wider Black Halo world. These book are intended to be read in order. less