Blurb
In a town as small as Tyson, CA, everybody knew the four brothers with the four different fathers-- and their penchant for making good music when they weren't getting into trouble. For Mackey Sanders, playing in Outbreak Monkey with his brothers and their friends—especially Grant Adams--made Tyson bearable. But Grant has plans for getting Mackey and the Sanders boys out of Tyson, even if that means staying behind.
Between the heartbreak of leaving Grant and the terrifying, glamorous life of rock stardom, Mackey is adrift and sinking fast. When he's hit rock bottom, Trav Ford shows up, courtesy of their record company and a producer who wants to see what Mackey can do if he doesn't flame out first. But cleaning up his act means coming clean about Grant, and that's not easy to do or say. Mackey might make it with Trav's help--but Trav's not sure he's going to survive falling in love with Mackey.
Mackey James Sanders comes with a whole lot of messy, painful baggage, and law-and-order Trav doesn't do messy or painful. And just when Trav thinks they may have mastered every demon in Mackey's past, the biggest, baddest demon of all comes knocking.
Between the heartbreak of leaving Grant and the terrifying, glamorous life of rock stardom, Mackey is adrift and sinking fast. When he's hit rock bottom, Trav Ford shows up, courtesy of their record company and a producer who wants to see what Mackey can do if he doesn't flame out first. But cleaning up his act means coming clean about Grant, and that's not easy to do or say. Mackey might make it with Trav's help--but Trav's not sure he's going to survive falling in love with Mackey.
Mackey James Sanders comes with a whole lot of messy, painful baggage, and law-and-order Trav doesn't do messy or painful. And just when Trav thinks they may have mastered every demon in Mackey's past, the biggest, baddest demon of all comes knocking.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Amy Lane's Beneath the Stain has long been on my to-be-read list. With the second book, Paint It Black releasing, I am finally diving into this rocker romance.
Mackey and his band were mere boys when they started playing a lot of gigs.
Learning of Mackey's past, and his budding relationship with Grant, ultimately brought tears to my eyes. Grant's beard made me so upset for Mackey, a bringing me to tears. And Grant's fear of his father finding out his secret is understandable, as well as heart-wrenching.
The author spends a lot of time exploring Mackey's youth, the band's beginnings, and Mackey's heartbreak. The secrets, the hiding, the pressure on Grant to marry a girl, all nearly killed Mackey. God, my heart broke for young Mackey.
As the band signs a contract and moves away, the money flies and Mackey struggles with this new life. And, omg, the downfall into drugs near killed me.
What a rollercoaster of a life for Mackey. Everything is such a damn struggle, with his life full of pain, fear, guilt, and shame.
Be warned that their is a rape scene. Avoid if that's a trigger for you.
It's a story of living with and facing past pains and hurt. And ultimately, it's a strong and worthy story of longing and healing.
The writing is spectacular, with complex characters, a multi-layered story, and every damn word being important. It's long and full of emotions. I loved it. Loved it all!
Wow, Beneath the Stain is seriously one hell of an emotional ride. First love, homophobia, fame, drugs, rehab, more love, and making amends. It's all there, and it's all absolutely amazing. I can't praise Amy Lane enough for this gem.
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