INFAMY is the third book in L.P. Maxa's Riffraff Records series. This is a spinoff series featuring the children of the main characters from L.P. Maxa's Devil's Share series. L.P. Maxa writes some of the most appealing stories about the unlikeliest of romance trope combinations, rock stars, and surprise pregnancies. In INFAMY, Landry Cole is a dedicated surgeon who crosses paths with a wild man drummer for a hot new band. Over the course of INFAMY, Landry learns how to let go, and Brody Frost proves to be more dependable than most people would suspect. An unintended pregnancy kicks a burgeoning relationship into overdrive.

Some readers might find it hard to believe that, as a doctor, Landry would accidentally get pregnant. I find the explanation the author gives to be acceptable, and take it as an example of how realistically flawed these characters are. As everybody does from time to time, these characters make bonehead moves, experience minor victories as well as tragedies, and try to figure out what to do next after their best plans get torpedoed. This story has a nice balance between drama and fun times.

L.P. Maxa gives readers a front row seat to the evolution of a relationship, from the red-hot hookup to friendship, and finally revealing the deeper love connection that blossoms. The shared texts Landry and Brody exchange illustrates how the relationship changes over a brief period of time. The complex family dynamics and closely held secrets provide an intriguing subtext in INFAMY without getting too dismal. As with L.P. Maxa's previous books, the erotic interludes are frequent and lots of fun, while still allowing for a story with substance. The interwoven relationships and character-driven storytelling are what make INFAMY, and other L.P. Maxa books so addictive and entertaining.

INFAMY has an unlikely romance that rocks the house. Brody's friend and fellow bandmate, Talon, plays a major role in this book. In INFAMY, Talon exudes a sensitivity and rock star sexiness that is a potent combination that has me painfully eager to read more about him. The Devil's Share extended family is a complicated one, but you can feel the love everybody has for each other. I look forward to L.P. Maxa's next book.

Book Summary

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Landry Cole's life began when she was nine. Until then the day-to-day turmoil of her early childhood was the stuff of nightmares. Her father, his wife, and all her aunts and uncles showed Landry unconditional love, and under their care, she bloomed. But she never forgot. Fast forward to the fifth year of her surgical residency, and from the outside, Landry's got it going on. Inside, loneliness and betrayal color her life until she meets the outrageous and daring Clashing Swell drummer, Brody Frost.

THE SHORT TERM

Brody's life was golden. He surfed every morning, his band, Clashing Swell, had just signed with RiffRaff records, and he was free from emotional attachments. Until he met Landry Cole. To say she took his breath away was an understatement. But she was a princess to rock royalty, and Brody was no one from no where. Sure, the tour the band was about to undertake would change all that, but he wanted Landry now. When she told him they were short term, she wasn't going to be a tour widow, he thought he'd take whatever she would give him. Little did he know she was about to give him everything.

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