An enemies-to-lovers and single dad/guardian rockstar romance that can be read as a standalone.

He’s the bane of her existence.
She’s the latest thorn in his side.
Until angry sparks hint at a passionate blaze.

Personal Assistant Hadley Crawford was already against her boss’s decision to front a new band with a disgraced ex-rocker. Imagine her surprise when Viv’s new bandmate is also the arrogant jerk from upstairs. So what if he’s talented, hot, and captivating? People resist unhealthy attractions all the time.

What’s the step below rock bottom? That’s where Julian Campbell lives after the collapse of his former band and the death of his sister. A year later, things only get worse when his deadbeat brother-in-law drops off his niece and never comes back. The last thing he needs right now is his nightmare neighbor showing up to thwart his one chance at getting back on his feet.

But things get complicated when painful secrets turn a bitter rivalry into a risky attraction. What if the same fire driving them apart is the only thing strong enough to save them?

Crashing East by Aly Stiles blew me away, this author continues to amaze me with her unique storylines laced with deep emotions.

Hadley Crawford’s is the personal assistant to a mega pop-star who is branding herself with the music that speaks to her soul… the rebranding puts Hadley in the orbit of Julian Campbell.

Julian’s former band has a backstory that leaves him on the downturn and the death of his sister leaves him now a guardian for his niece, Naomi.

Hadley finds her place in the world, a place that makes her happy despite her parents’ pre convinced notions of how her life should be and the how this unfolds has the reader knowing Julian adores who Hadley is and loves her for her.

And now Julian, the character growth this hero experiences touched my soul; beyond find love; Julian finds Julian. Julian figures out how to parent Naomi and discovers LOVE in so many forms.

In true Aly Stiles favor the music lyric the characters write will stir your soul as she masterfully relays the emotions the character feels. It allows the reader to understand that artist pours their soul into their crafts.

Warning….. your heart will break for Naomi; this poor tween is lost and her path to find her place in the world is so beautiful.

The forever these three create is so perfect for them and is a true love story!

Aly Stiles is the author formerly known as Alyson Santos and a favorite author of mine!