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Bitter Notes

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By Aly Beck
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Bitter Notes by Aly Beck tells the passionate and tumultuous story of River West, a small-town girl whose life is swept away by the world-famous band Whispered Words. Balancing college and two jobs, River's steady life is upended when band members Kieran, Cal, Ash, and Rad pull her into a whirlwind of love, obsession, and betrayal. Set against a backdrop of rock and roll, money, and family legacy, River’s journey is one of love, destruction, and survival.

This mature, contemporary romance features a compelling romantic dynamic with multiple love interests and promises a heartfelt ending. Perfect for readers who enjoy intense new adult stories filled with drama and spice.
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Bitter Notes is intended for mature readers aged 18 and over due to its adult themes and content. Ideal for fans of new adult romance and those who appreciate complex love stories intertwined with music industry intrigue and emotional intensity.

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Please Note: This is a Special Edition cover with new interior formatting, but the story is still the same. There is no bonus material.

Long before the world bowed down to the band Whispered Words, they bowed down to me.

I was a simple girl in a small town, working two jobs and juggling college full-time—all in the name of a better future.

Until them... Kieran. Cal. Ash. Rad.

They marched into my world like a hurricane, infiltrating every aspect of my life and taking control until they owned every inch of me.

I became their obsession.

Their toy to use.

And I ate up every second of it.

Looking back, I should have run in the opposite direction the moment they mentioned my family name. West. I should have known they were only chasing me for my father, Corbin West's multi-million-dollar music legacy.

But I didn't. I stayed. I loved. And then I was wrecked.

Every fortified wall I erected, they beat down until I was left in shambles, and then they shattered me to pieces.

Music. Lies. Love. Betrayal. Sex. Money. Rock and roll. It all amounted to a whirlwind romance full of deceptive destruction and betrayal.

My name is River West, and this is the story of how Whispered Words loved me, used me, and tore my heart in two, leaving me when I needed them most.

*Bitter Notes is book 1 of 2 and will end in a HEA.

*Bitter Notes is a full-length mature, contemporary, new adult romance. Full of love, spice, rock and roll, and betrayal. This book is meant for a mature audience and is recommended for 18+.

*Bitter Notes is a whychoose novel, meaning the FMC has more than one love interest. FMMMM

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ISBN: 9798989385102

Publisher: Aly Beck

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2023

Imprint: Aly Beck

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 572g

Pages: 498

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