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Color Me Crazy
Never fall for a rockstar...
Julian Wheaton views the world through a kaleidoscope of synesthesia, seeing the colors of every sound he hears. His life as an iconic rock guitarist was a stressful psychedelic trip that nearly destroyed him. Now he’s abandoned the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle for the peaceful sanctity of his recording studio, but when fiery Cleo Compton comes to work for him, she brings chaos with her.
Cleo Compton has had her flings with rockstars—and it’s left her wary and bruised. Julian may have those sexy bedroom eyes and drool-worthy tattoos, but Cleo is determined to keep things strictly professional—until Julian turns out to be every dream she’s ever chased. When he risks it all to hit the road with a band again, Cleo fears he’ll return as the one thing she can no longer abide—a rockstar.
Julian Wheaton views the world through a kaleidoscope of synesthesia, seeing the colors of every sound he hears. His life as an iconic rock guitarist was a stressful psychedelic trip that nearly destroyed him. Now he’s abandoned the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle for the peaceful sanctity of his recording studio, but when fiery Cleo Compton comes to work for him, she brings chaos with her.
Cleo Compton has had her flings with rockstars—and it’s left her wary and bruised. Julian may have those sexy bedroom eyes and drool-worthy tattoos, but Cleo is determined to keep things strictly professional—until Julian turns out to be every dream she’s ever chased. When he risks it all to hit the road with a band again, Cleo fears he’ll return as the one thing she can no longer abide—a rockstar.
395 pages, ebook
First published May 15, 2015
About the author
Carol Pavliska
1 book71 followersCarol Pavliska began her writing career as a family humor columnist and blogger, a pursuit she abandoned when her children grew old enough to realize they were being exploited. To save them from further embarrassment, she turned to writing fiction. Her debut novel is a steamy contemporary romance so, unfortunately, the children are still embarrassed.
Carol and her husband, both diehard Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, raise their vegan brood of mortified offspring on a cattle ranch in south Texas. No lie.
Carol and her husband, both diehard Red Hot Chili Peppers fans, raise their vegan brood of mortified offspring on a cattle ranch in south Texas. No lie.
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December 6, 2019
Color Me Crazy was the debut book by Carol Pavliska. This is a stand alone rock star romance. Now, Carol is writing as Carly Bloom and I urge you to check her out. Her books are amazing.
Julian Wheaton was a childhood musical prodigy. He did a few years as a rock star but the life style was too much for him. Before it killed him entirely, he walked away. He now lives a very ordered life working in his small recording studio in San Antonio, Texas. Julian is a synesthete. He sees sounds as colors. The problem was when he was overwhelmed or over emotional. Then all the colors would blend together and he would have an episode. It’s a condition he has lived with and struggled with all of his life.
Cleo Compton has a history of falling for rock stars. She’s done with all of that. She wants a stable relationship. When she first met Julian, she didn’t know who he used to be. She just knew him as the sexy and annoying brother of her best friend. Also the guy who rescued her and gave her a job and a place to stay when she needed it. These two were attracted to each other but both fought it until neither of them could deny how they felt any longer.
“He liked predictable. He ordered his life around it. And now Cleo had muddied it all up by barging into his life, and his heart, uninvited.”
Both Cleo and Julian fell hard and fast. Both wanted the other to be happy. And that’s where the miscommunications began. Julian wanted to be everything for Cleo. So he went back on the road with a band. This life didn’t work for him the first time. This time he could handle it, right?!
This book was sweet, sexy, fun and a little upsetting as you experience Cleo and Julian’s journey. Mistakes were definitely made. Big mistakes. Both had skeletons that needed to be dealt with. Together they were so much stronger. They both just needed to find their way. So, if you enjoy sexy, swoony, tattooed guitar players with musical skills that can do crazy things to a woman, this book is for you. And while you are checking this book out, definitely go over to Carly Bloom’s page and check out her books as well!
For more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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Julian Wheaton was a childhood musical prodigy. He did a few years as a rock star but the life style was too much for him. Before it killed him entirely, he walked away. He now lives a very ordered life working in his small recording studio in San Antonio, Texas. Julian is a synesthete. He sees sounds as colors. The problem was when he was overwhelmed or over emotional. Then all the colors would blend together and he would have an episode. It’s a condition he has lived with and struggled with all of his life.
Cleo Compton has a history of falling for rock stars. She’s done with all of that. She wants a stable relationship. When she first met Julian, she didn’t know who he used to be. She just knew him as the sexy and annoying brother of her best friend. Also the guy who rescued her and gave her a job and a place to stay when she needed it. These two were attracted to each other but both fought it until neither of them could deny how they felt any longer.
“He liked predictable. He ordered his life around it. And now Cleo had muddied it all up by barging into his life, and his heart, uninvited.”
Both Cleo and Julian fell hard and fast. Both wanted the other to be happy. And that’s where the miscommunications began. Julian wanted to be everything for Cleo. So he went back on the road with a band. This life didn’t work for him the first time. This time he could handle it, right?!
This book was sweet, sexy, fun and a little upsetting as you experience Cleo and Julian’s journey. Mistakes were definitely made. Big mistakes. Both had skeletons that needed to be dealt with. Together they were so much stronger. They both just needed to find their way. So, if you enjoy sexy, swoony, tattooed guitar players with musical skills that can do crazy things to a woman, this book is for you. And while you are checking this book out, definitely go over to Carly Bloom’s page and check out her books as well!
For more about this book and so many more, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Carol...
July 13, 2015
Ok, now this is a weird book, or at least it starts in that way. But give it a shot because once you get into it there is no way you are not gonna love it.
It took me some time to find my footing but after the first few awkward chapters i really enjoyed it. Actually i turn to love this book the moment i found out what it was really about. It might get a little distracting at first but mind you it's a pure little jewel after all.
Refreshing, very unique and absolutely delectable, Color Me Crazy has a certain quality that tempts the reader to delve into this crazily sweet and compelling story filled with music and sentimentality.
Cleo is a very interesting character. Very quirky, temperamental, loud and funny and yet she never loses her emotional, genuine and sometimes shy side. Julian on the other hand is absolutely amazing he has a handful of secrets and a sordid past but the moment he opens up a little, you see his real personality. And yes for me it was a love at first sight.
This story really has everything, from heart-wrenching pain to heartwarming beauty. Drugs, sex and of course Rock 'n' Roll are obviously in every page. Alluring, colorful, real, hopeful and romantic this is definitely my kind of book!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- Dual POV.
- I like Cleo's father so much.
- And laughed so much!
- All the secondary characters are charming and have their own idiosyncrasies.
- Ben and Marcus are awesome.
- Sheik Rocks!!!
- It flows effortlessly!
- The song he wrote for her and the way he performed in the concert. AWWW!
- Organic writing, that adorns the book with beautiful sentimentality.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
It took me some time to find my footing but after the first few awkward chapters i really enjoyed it. Actually i turn to love this book the moment i found out what it was really about. It might get a little distracting at first but mind you it's a pure little jewel after all.
Refreshing, very unique and absolutely delectable, Color Me Crazy has a certain quality that tempts the reader to delve into this crazily sweet and compelling story filled with music and sentimentality.
Cleo is a very interesting character. Very quirky, temperamental, loud and funny and yet she never loses her emotional, genuine and sometimes shy side. Julian on the other hand is absolutely amazing he has a handful of secrets and a sordid past but the moment he opens up a little, you see his real personality. And yes for me it was a love at first sight.
This story really has everything, from heart-wrenching pain to heartwarming beauty. Drugs, sex and of course Rock 'n' Roll are obviously in every page. Alluring, colorful, real, hopeful and romantic this is definitely my kind of book!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- Dual POV.
- I like Cleo's father so much.
- And laughed so much!
- All the secondary characters are charming and have their own idiosyncrasies.
- Ben and Marcus are awesome.
- Sheik Rocks!!!
- It flows effortlessly!
- The song he wrote for her and the way he performed in the concert. AWWW!
- Organic writing, that adorns the book with beautiful sentimentality.
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
May 7, 2015
My love for this book runs deep!
Not only is this story a humorous, super-hot romance with amazing characters who have truly believable flaws and outrageous quirks (ones that kept me smiling or laughing throughout), but it's well-written and I.COULD.NOT.PUT.IT.DOWN. I've read this awesome story countless times already and can't seem to get enough of it. I regret nothing.
Author Carol Pavliska’s rock star romance debut stimulates your senses with vibrant characters, witty humor, and sizzling sexual chemistry. Warning: Color Me Crazy is a highly addictive must-read!
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
Not only is this story a humorous, super-hot romance with amazing characters who have truly believable flaws and outrageous quirks (ones that kept me smiling or laughing throughout), but it's well-written and I.COULD.NOT.PUT.IT.DOWN. I've read this awesome story countless times already and can't seem to get enough of it. I regret nothing.
Author Carol Pavliska’s rock star romance debut stimulates your senses with vibrant characters, witty humor, and sizzling sexual chemistry. Warning: Color Me Crazy is a highly addictive must-read!
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
May 26, 2015
Color Me Crazy is the best romance I’ve read in a long time! I laughed out loud so many times in this book. It’s the kind of story you want when everything has gone wrong at work, deadlines are imminent, and your kids (or whoever whines in your life) is whining. It’s the perfect escapist romantic comedy filled with warm, funny, likable characters. If you like Susan Elizabeth Phillips, who I adore, you will love Carol Pavliska.
Cleo is my favorite kind of heroine. She’s fun, impulsive, and can’t help but get herself into trouble. I wish she were real so we could go out for margaritas tonight. Julian is a rock star with a British accent and dry humor. Need I say more? The chemistry is sizzling.
I pray that Carol Pavliska writes fast because I want to read some more of her rock star romances as soon as possible!
Cleo is my favorite kind of heroine. She’s fun, impulsive, and can’t help but get herself into trouble. I wish she were real so we could go out for margaritas tonight. Julian is a rock star with a British accent and dry humor. Need I say more? The chemistry is sizzling.
I pray that Carol Pavliska writes fast because I want to read some more of her rock star romances as soon as possible!
April 27, 2015
Such a fun read. I couldn't put it down. I read it all in one sitting. Julian and Cleo have me laughing my ass off while they're falling in love.
Julian was an anti-hero and a refreshing one at that. Cleo is vulnerable, smart, and very much someone I can relate to and be friends with.
If you want something fun, real, and very rock and roll, check this book out.
Julian was an anti-hero and a refreshing one at that. Cleo is vulnerable, smart, and very much someone I can relate to and be friends with.
If you want something fun, real, and very rock and roll, check this book out.
May 3, 2015
HOLY CRAP!!!! For me Color Me Crazy seemed like something different to get me out of this funk I was stuck in. Never did I ever expect to get what that book contained. Color me crazy may not be for everyone but wow.
Julian was a rock star at a young age. He hit rock bottom and fell further, but that was a long time ago. He's getting his life back on track and is living his life the way he wants. He sees and hears colors. Things do not always work out well for him. And as a parent of a special needs child. For me Julian just gets overlooked and judged without being understood. And then there is Cleo.
She is a mess but one hell of a funny mess. Between the "abuse" banter, and just the chemistry between the two...this story is just awesome. I absolutely loved it.
Julian was a rock star at a young age. He hit rock bottom and fell further, but that was a long time ago. He's getting his life back on track and is living his life the way he wants. He sees and hears colors. Things do not always work out well for him. And as a parent of a special needs child. For me Julian just gets overlooked and judged without being understood. And then there is Cleo.
She is a mess but one hell of a funny mess. Between the "abuse" banter, and just the chemistry between the two...this story is just awesome. I absolutely loved it.
April 29, 2015
As a rock n' roll loving woman , I jumped on this book. I was informed this was a debut book for Ms Pavliska , and WOW what a debut. This book had it all to me humor, love, drama, smart mouth heroine, cocky slightly crazy , totally yummy, ex rock star. I enjoyed how this book was not all sex , it had a real story to it. Now don't get me wrong it has sex, and oh my my my it's hot. But that isn't all there is too it. You have two misplaced people trying to find themselves and fall in love and keep it. Can they ? Will they last when old ghost from the past comes back to throw a needle into the mix?
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May 9, 2015
GREAT!! This is a rock romance book that has everything a rock fan is looking for including a hot rocker on its cover. Color Me Crazy has steamy sex scenes, romance, drug addiction, and some of the best humor written in a book like this. The laughing helps with the warm fuzzy feeling that you get when reading some of the steamier pages!
Julian, who became a rock star at an early age, had given up “the life” when the drugs and his medical condition got the best of him. He happens to meet one of his sister’s friends one night and it began from that first nipple pinch on. Chloe was a spitfire who had no idea who Julian really was and ended up sharing his loft with him and became his assistant in the recording studio that Julian had.
Their story begins and ends at the loft/recording studio as well. It’s a long road for the 2 of them in finding that they really did love each other and nothing else, including Julian’s drugs, could stop them from having the happiness that they both fought for and deserved. The best part was the story in between that made this such an exceptional read. It gave you some idea of what life on the road for a rock band and their groupies/and or wives was like, the promises and the lies that could make or break anyone.
So if you like an author who knows how to write some pretty hot scenes as well as write with a great sense of humor this is definitely a book for you. I will be checking out what this author has coming out in the future and only hoping that she pens another rock romance.
I received this as an ARC from Net Gallery.
Julian, who became a rock star at an early age, had given up “the life” when the drugs and his medical condition got the best of him. He happens to meet one of his sister’s friends one night and it began from that first nipple pinch on. Chloe was a spitfire who had no idea who Julian really was and ended up sharing his loft with him and became his assistant in the recording studio that Julian had.
Their story begins and ends at the loft/recording studio as well. It’s a long road for the 2 of them in finding that they really did love each other and nothing else, including Julian’s drugs, could stop them from having the happiness that they both fought for and deserved. The best part was the story in between that made this such an exceptional read. It gave you some idea of what life on the road for a rock band and their groupies/and or wives was like, the promises and the lies that could make or break anyone.
So if you like an author who knows how to write some pretty hot scenes as well as write with a great sense of humor this is definitely a book for you. I will be checking out what this author has coming out in the future and only hoping that she pens another rock romance.
I received this as an ARC from Net Gallery.
April 29, 2015
I received an advanced reader copy of Color Me Crazy for review. This book made me laugh out loud several times. I think we can all relate to the woman who doesn’t quite have it together, who is just shy of graceful and occasionally an outright disaster. I love that about Cleo. Julian is the rock star every girl has dreamed of at least once in her life but he’s so much more. He’s a synesthete. Imagine the benefit and hardship of actually seeing the music while being a rockstar. There were certainly times when I found Julian witty, strong, and unbelievably frustrating. This story has sex, drugs, rock and roll, yes. But it’s full of heart, struggle, and beautiful descriptions so that you too will be seeing the world in different colors. Author Carol Pavliska manages to be laugh out loud funny, real (writing you and your friends right into a novel as Cleo and her besties), heartbreaking, and sexy. I highly recommend this book.
(A side note: One of the most original book covers I've ever seen. Look closely. That's Julian on the cover of his rock magazine, his tattoos accurately portrayed, right down to the line of music at his waist. I love it.)
(A side note: One of the most original book covers I've ever seen. Look closely. That's Julian on the cover of his rock magazine, his tattoos accurately portrayed, right down to the line of music at his waist. I love it.)
June 2, 2015
*ARC provided by the author in exchange of an honest review*
REVIEW TO COME
The rating says it all, though.
May 27th, 2015
The original review to Color me Crazy has been posted here on All the Things In Between.
Here's a snipped of what I thought of it:
Sorry people, I need a minute.
A minute to squeal and reel and make a cartwheel or two I wouldn't normally be capable of performing.
I just feel like euphorically shaking my butt to the awesomeness that is Color me Crazy.
Carol Pavliska wrote an amazing contemporary romance, hands down one of the best I've read this far.
Thank you for that, Carol. Now start working on the next one!
Let me spell it out for you in case you didn't get it: I L.O.V.E. IT!
Simple as that.
REVIEW TO COME
The rating says it all, though.
May 27th, 2015
The original review to Color me Crazy has been posted here on All the Things In Between.
Here's a snipped of what I thought of it:
Sorry people, I need a minute.
A minute to squeal and reel and make a cartwheel or two I wouldn't normally be capable of performing.
I just feel like euphorically shaking my butt to the awesomeness that is Color me Crazy.
Carol Pavliska wrote an amazing contemporary romance, hands down one of the best I've read this far.
Thank you for that, Carol. Now start working on the next one!
Let me spell it out for you in case you didn't get it: I L.O.V.E. IT!
Simple as that.
May 26, 2015
What a unique book, for me anyway. I really enjoyed this book. First of all I got a real kick out of some of the scenes between Julian and Cleo. They were just downright Laugh out loud funny! There were a couple of ugly tear moments also, but I'm not admitting to those.
If you are looking for the usual Alpha male, it definitely isn't Julian. Did I mention I adore Julian?
I think this was my first book that actually dealt with a Rock star and band that actually had some problems. Trying not to give any spoilers, but it sure is making this hard to write and making me look stupid. Oh well, what's new? Let's just say that I think Carol Pavliska is going to have a hit book on her hands!
I definitely enjoyed this book and would love to read more by her! I would also like to mention that until reading this book, I had never even heard of synesthesia, so I actually learned something new also.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
If you are looking for the usual Alpha male, it definitely isn't Julian. Did I mention I adore Julian?
I think this was my first book that actually dealt with a Rock star and band that actually had some problems. Trying not to give any spoilers, but it sure is making this hard to write and making me look stupid. Oh well, what's new? Let's just say that I think Carol Pavliska is going to have a hit book on her hands!
I definitely enjoyed this book and would love to read more by her! I would also like to mention that until reading this book, I had never even heard of synesthesia, so I actually learned something new also.
**This ARC was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.**
April 30, 2015
This book took me by surprise! Once I got into it I could not put it down. Perfect words in the perfect places to make me laugh and tear up and really connect to the chemistry and the narrative. Such a satisfying depth and reality to these unique characters and the story itself - it's exactly the kind of book that is perfect to just sink into at the end of the day. And plenty of steamy scenes and hilarious comments to keep things light too. Lines and images from the book kept popping into my head today after finishing it last night and I'm finding it a challenge to move on from Julian's colorful world! Highly recommend!
May 8, 2015
OH MY GOSH!!! Julian is so freaking amazing!! Cleo is insanely hilarious. Julian thinks he is a freak because he has a condition were he sees colors and sometimes it gets really bad. Cleo is freakishly obsessed with rock stars. She has even dated a couple before meeting Julian. Julian has a major secret that he is keeping from his new roommate. This is a MUST read book!! When I got done with this book I was begging Carol for more of Julian and Cleo!!
May 26, 2015
I can't express how much I enjoyed reading this book! I was laughing so hard, and I was not even on the 2nd Chapter!
The characters are well-developed, one can relate to their dilemmas. And their banters were so witty and enjoyable!
The story is fast-paced and engaging! You will not want to put it down! I was hooked after the first nipple pinch!
The characters are well-developed, one can relate to their dilemmas. And their banters were so witty and enjoyable!
The story is fast-paced and engaging! You will not want to put it down! I was hooked after the first nipple pinch!
April 29, 2015
I started Color Me Crazy yesterday and I finished Color me Crazy yesterday. What a fun read. The characters are sexy yet vulnerable, flawed but so likable. If you like a funny romance with just the right amount of naughty you will love Color Me Crazy. I really could not put it down.
May 17, 2015
Astonishing! COLOR ME CRAZY is the book to read this year! Poetic, urban, with extraordinarily fascinating characters and plot twists that will have you reeling. And the writing is stupendous! Carol Pavliska is a star! One of the most inventive, creative, and brilliantly written ever! Totally fab!
June 5, 2017
!!!!!!! Five glorious Big Red stars!!!!!!! If I could I'd give six.
I can't even. I'll go giggle happily in the corner now. And yes, that's all I have to say about this book.
I can't even. I'll go giggle happily in the corner now. And yes, that's all I have to say about this book.
May 3, 2015
In this book you will meet Cleo, Julian, Addie, Sherry, Mitich, Sheik, those are the main characters,
The intrigue goes something like this. Julian is a well know guitarist and violonist, he is a genius in the music since an early age and his mother was pushig him towards perforing. Julian has is own way of dealing with life and what she’s brought to him. He as a way of seeing and associating all of his thoughts with color, it’s called systhesia.
His life was a bit messed up when he join the group called Slice, he was too young to deal with fame and with the episodes that he was having, he went the wong way and took drugs to help him deal with the performances and the fans that were following the group.
Addie introduce Cleo to Julian and their love/hate story begin. On Cleo’s bithday both Addie and Julian got invited to Cleo’s house and Sophie, Cleo’s mother, reveal to Julian that in the Compton’s family the ladies always go crazy with rock star guitarist. So Julian give her a silly grin and this is where their story start.
Julian own a recording studio and help low grade band to make demo and promote their songs. Cleo started helping Julian and took over a few chores to make the studio work smoothly. But Julian was offered to replace one of his friend in a band called Ded Ringer and he goes on tour with them and then all hell break loose.
In the process his self esteem has taken a dive and he thinks that Cleo doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Will he realise that he made a mistake and the only woman that he need to keep him stable is Cleo!!!!!
So if you want to find out more about their lives, you’ll have to read the book. Enjoy it as much as I did.
The intrigue goes something like this. Julian is a well know guitarist and violonist, he is a genius in the music since an early age and his mother was pushig him towards perforing. Julian has is own way of dealing with life and what she’s brought to him. He as a way of seeing and associating all of his thoughts with color, it’s called systhesia.
His life was a bit messed up when he join the group called Slice, he was too young to deal with fame and with the episodes that he was having, he went the wong way and took drugs to help him deal with the performances and the fans that were following the group.
Addie introduce Cleo to Julian and their love/hate story begin. On Cleo’s bithday both Addie and Julian got invited to Cleo’s house and Sophie, Cleo’s mother, reveal to Julian that in the Compton’s family the ladies always go crazy with rock star guitarist. So Julian give her a silly grin and this is where their story start.
Julian own a recording studio and help low grade band to make demo and promote their songs. Cleo started helping Julian and took over a few chores to make the studio work smoothly. But Julian was offered to replace one of his friend in a band called Ded Ringer and he goes on tour with them and then all hell break loose.
In the process his self esteem has taken a dive and he thinks that Cleo doesn’t want anything to do with him.
Will he realise that he made a mistake and the only woman that he need to keep him stable is Cleo!!!!!
So if you want to find out more about their lives, you’ll have to read the book. Enjoy it as much as I did.
April 28, 2015
*NEW HOT ROCKER ALERT*
Whoa! What a book! What a ride. Rock n roll, baby!
I love rock stars books, but this one is quite unique. Julian has synesthesia. This condition brings him more bad than good. Once a huge guitarist in a huge band, now he tries to live normal life with his recording studio. Cleo is 30yo woman who is without a job and quite frankly she doesn't know where is the life taking her. But there comes an opportunity to work for Julian. They became quite close, but Julian gets an opportunity to hit the road again. And here comes the trouble...,
I loved, loved, loved this book! The writing is amazing! I laughed so hard between some scenes, I swooned! OMG, Julian is amazing. But also I gasped a few times. There were some events that I never saw them coming. And this is what makes this book so amazing! You have the perfect package here- laugh, tears, sexiness, shock! Just wow! Can't wait for more from Carol!
*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*
Whoa! What a book! What a ride. Rock n roll, baby!
I love rock stars books, but this one is quite unique. Julian has synesthesia. This condition brings him more bad than good. Once a huge guitarist in a huge band, now he tries to live normal life with his recording studio. Cleo is 30yo woman who is without a job and quite frankly she doesn't know where is the life taking her. But there comes an opportunity to work for Julian. They became quite close, but Julian gets an opportunity to hit the road again. And here comes the trouble...,
I loved, loved, loved this book! The writing is amazing! I laughed so hard between some scenes, I swooned! OMG, Julian is amazing. But also I gasped a few times. There were some events that I never saw them coming. And this is what makes this book so amazing! You have the perfect package here- laugh, tears, sexiness, shock! Just wow! Can't wait for more from Carol!
*ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.*
May 8, 2015
Julian Wheaton was a famous rock star until his demons brought him crashing down. He hit rock bottom and then took back control. Now he owns a recording studio. His life long fight with synesthesia has made him vulnerable and a loner. Then he meets Cleo Compton who has always had a thing for rock guitarists and hires her to be his studio manager. Will his life ever be the same? This story has it all - love, forgiveness and healing. The dialogue and characters are amazing. Carol Pavliska's writing captured the characters' emotional depth. I was pulled into a story that broke my heart and educated me at the same time. Synesthesia or colored hearing is real and it can be devastating. Julian and Cleo were larger than life. The were meant to be together. I read late into the night. I had to see how it ended. Carol Pavliska wrote an amazing story.
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest and unscripted review
I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest and unscripted review
May 7, 2015
OMG! This book will have you laughing so hard
you will be falling out of your chair. It is a mix of crazy, independent, stubborn characters. I love how Cleo & Julian are instantly drawn to each other but they each try to make excuses
for it & shrug it off as something else. They learn each other's past, struggles & heart aches but still find each other in the end. I love how Julian describes the colors he sees & how sounds look to him. Color Me Crazy is the best title for this book! Sheik is my absolute favorite person in this story! This is an HEA must-read, but be prepared for a rollercoaster of a lifetime!
you will be falling out of your chair. It is a mix of crazy, independent, stubborn characters. I love how Cleo & Julian are instantly drawn to each other but they each try to make excuses
for it & shrug it off as something else. They learn each other's past, struggles & heart aches but still find each other in the end. I love how Julian describes the colors he sees & how sounds look to him. Color Me Crazy is the best title for this book! Sheik is my absolute favorite person in this story! This is an HEA must-read, but be prepared for a rollercoaster of a lifetime!
April 28, 2015
Wow! I loved this book :) This book was a definite 5 star read for me! I loved that it was different to the usual rockstar romances I have read. I loved both the lead characters even when they stuffed up! There was humour that made me laugh out loud at times ( hard to read in public!) and hot sex scenes, but I also really connected with characters in a heartfelt way. It also has an awesome epilogue so I'm not left wondering which I think is fantastic! I'm looking forward to reading more from this author.
May 5, 2015
I loved this book! It has humor, angst, characters with flaws and foibles, and hot sex! I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants more than the typical rock star romance book. The characters and story line are well developed and very likeable! I found myself laughing one minute and then saying things like, "No, don't do it!" the next. And guess what - it was well edited so there weren't major mistakes that got in the way of the story! The only thing I don't like is that I finished it and have to wait for the next one!
May 26, 2015
LOve, love, love it! I lol from the start. The characters seemed so real for me it read like a movie I so could see what I was reading. I love it found my self a new author to love! I hope to read about sheik soon
May 6, 2015
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I LOVED Color Me Crazy l! I was sucked in from the very beginning and couldn't put the it down. This book was an amazing emotional roller coaster. In some parts; I laughed so hard that my sides hurt and in others my heart ached.
I totally loved Cleo and Julian too. Their chemistry was super-hot and the banter between them was hilarious!
Color Me Crazy was an awesome read and I can’t wait to see what Carol Pavliska writes next.
I LOVED Color Me Crazy l! I was sucked in from the very beginning and couldn't put the it down. This book was an amazing emotional roller coaster. In some parts; I laughed so hard that my sides hurt and in others my heart ached.
I totally loved Cleo and Julian too. Their chemistry was super-hot and the banter between them was hilarious!
Color Me Crazy was an awesome read and I can’t wait to see what Carol Pavliska writes next.
May 12, 2015
Not my usual genre, but this author is so smart and funny. The characters are so well-done and the story takes some surprising turns. If you like contemporary romance, you will *love* this book. The story really drives the steamy parts. If you are not a fan of contemporary romance, you will be pleasantly surprised if you give this a try. Again, the story is excellent and you can skim the steamy parts. ;)
May 12, 2015
I love love love this book!
September 13, 2016
★★★★4 'Color me crazy' becz I took so long to pick this read stars :D★★★★
May 20, 2015
OK, so I am pretty bad at writing book reviews, but pretty good at making lists. So, I decided to write my review in list form. Here are the things I love about Color Me Crazy:
1)Cleo is the perfect heroine. She is funny, clumsy and a bit of a mess. She is also intelligent and capable of handling whatever is thrown her way. Cleo reminds me of myself in my early twenties.
2)Julian. Not only is Julian a musical prodigy with synesthesia, but he also happens to be vegan, a runner and British. It would have been easy for the author to make Julian a perfect fantasy man, but she didn't. Julian has flaws and that is what I love about him. He feels real to me.
3)Synesthesia. I have seen a TED talk on synesthesia and even NPR has done stories on it. It was so interesting to read a book where the main character lives with it. This really made the book stand out to me.
4)The book is set in San Antonio! I live in San Antonio! It only made the characters more real for me. I have been to the different places in the book and I could easily picture the characters there. Now every time I visit one of these places I will think of this book and be looking for the characters.
5)This book is listed as Romance, but the steamy scenes are very very good without being overly graphic. I am so bored with the steamy scenes in most romance books right now, so this was refreshing for me. I can recommend this book to family without being embarrassed and I love that.
6)I actually laughed out loud! I rarely have a physical reaction to a book and the ones that make me laugh or cry or want to punch a wall earn a place on my book shelf.
7)The ending! Oh my gosh, it was my favorite part!
I loved this book! I read it on my kindle, but I am going to have to buy a paperback copy so that I can put book darts on all my favorite lines. This is a perfect BOTM pick for a book club.
May 23, 2015
Wow! Where to begin? There were so many things that I absolutely loved about Color Me Crazy. I was drawn into Julian’s rock-star world right away. Passion, humor, rock & roll…this book has it all. Julian and Cleo are so real and have amazing chemistry. They had me laughing hysterically from the very beginning and just continued to grow on me throughout the book, flaws and all. I found Julian’s synesthesia fascinating and it added an extra spark to the story that sets it far apart from others in the genre. This is not your typical romance! It is wonderfully steamy, but also has incredible depth while staying fun and light enough to make it impossible to put down. And the story…I was completely blown away by the story. I found myself thinking about it long after I put the book down, returning again and again to my favorite scenes. This is a stunning debut from Carol Pavliska, and I can’t wait to read more from her!
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