For the Record

For the Record is a romance set in the world of music! Mackenzie Waters is a pop star, and Sam Blaze is a pop rocker who were ‘rivals’ on stage, yet they always had chemistry off stage. They both made sweet music separately, but will they make sweet music together when they meet years later? I enjoy Emma Lord’s romance novels and was thrilled to dive into For the Record! Would this book be music to my ears or would it hit a flat note?

Two years have gone by, and Sam is helping raise a son he never knew he had while Mackenzie has dealt with a surgery which changed her voice. As a result, she has been singing under a pseudonym. Both are looking to make a comeback and are presented with an opportunity to make a new album together.

As with all romance books, it is all about the journey for me. Both characters have gone through their individual journeys and are continuing to do so. When they met up again, that same attraction and chemistry is still there. I enjoyed getting both of their POV’s which was a nice touch as readers get to know each a little better!

While I found this book to be enjoyable and the characters well drawn, I didn’t quite love it as much as I thought I would. What I did enjoy was how both characters were working on their own issues and how their issues affected their relationships. I also like how this book took on second chances in many forms – a second change in their musical career, and a second chance to see where their chemistry took them. This was just missing that little bit of something that I can’t put my finger on that would have pushed my rating higher. Don’t get me wrong, this is an enjoyable book with likeable couples dealing with real life issues. I enjoyed it, just didn’t love it.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press | St. Martin’s Griffin and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.