Wild Side


Romance - Contemporary
332 Pages
Reviewed on 03/14/2009
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Reviewed by Anne Boling for Readers' Favorite

Music promoter for Impact Music, Kelly, knew her job was on the line. Checkered Past was her assignment. The hard rock, heavy metal band was depending on her to make them stand out in the crowd of bands. Her fantasies revolved around sexy men living on the wild side of life. Her marriage is loveless and leaves her wanting more. Courageously, Kelly makes the decision to bring changes in her life.

I was prepared to not like this story. I do not like hard rock and heavy metal music. However, once I got into this book, I was hooked. Kelly’s decision to escape Brad was wise, but she played too hard. Laurie Lonsdale brings abuse to light in her novel Wild Side. She also successfully reminded me not to judge others by their music choice. I like Jason; he was strong and truly cared about Kelly. Wild Side is a good read! Romance with a heavy metal twist.

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"Wild Side is a sexy, saucy, rock `n' roll thriller that empowers, enlightens, and - most importantly - entertains." R. Scott Bolton -Editor of RoughEdge Rock Magazine


Voted among the Top Ten Mainstream Novels in the 2009 Predators and Editors Readers' Poll.


"Wild Side is a riveting account of one woman as she attempts to find her true self during the drug-infused, sex-obsessed, and often dangerous 80's heavy metal scene. Laurie Lonsdale has written the most action-packed "Behind the Music" episode ever!!" Chris Dugan - Editor of Metal Dreams Magazine


"Wild Side is a tidy little thriller in addition to portraying the best and worst of fame's rewards. Such a life is not all fun and frolic, and the author does a good job of showing both sides. The language and sexual situations are graphic so the book is recommended for mature readers. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a famous rock band - warts and all - check this one out." - Laurel Johnson - MidWest Book Reviewer


4 out of 5 stars - I was prepared to not like this story. I do not like hard rock and heavy metal music. However, once I got into this book, I was hooked. Laurie Lonsdale brings abuse to light in her novel Wild Side. She also successfully reminded me not to judge others by their music choice. Wild Side is a good read! Romance with a heavy metal twist. - Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com


"Booze, drugs, sex, a stalker, romance, and rock `n' roll! This book almost sounded like a story of my life! How could I not love it?" Brian Vollmer - Lead vocals for the hard rock band Helix - www.planethelix.com


"To understand the 80s, you had to be there, but if you weren't, `Wild Side' is the next best thing." Billy Childs - guitarist for Britny Fox


"Laurie's talent, imagination, and years of experience in the music industry have come together to create one big blast. This thrilling, bold drama is her best yet." Caroline McIntosh - Author of Ruth Bay and the Minotaur