One girl’s heart gets rocked to the core in the first novel in this sexy New Adult series. Twenty-one-year-old front girl Emmylou knows that getting her band noticed in the ‘90s indie rock scene will be no easy task. She definitely knows better than to break the number one rule of the band: Don't sleep with your bandmates! But after she ends up having the best sex of her life with her guitarist, Travis, she finds following that rule is a lot harder than it sounds. When the band gets the gig of their dreams, making it big seems just within reach. But Emmy’s inability to keep her hands off Travis threatens everything they’ve worked for. Can Emmy find a way to break the rules and not blow the chance of a lifetime?
Melissa's Review: 4.5 Stars
Mercy Brown is a clever new voice in new adult romance. From the characters to the setting to the title I am completely smitten with her debut novel Loud is How I Love You. It was laugh out loud funny and hot as hell sexy. One new adult you definitely don't want to miss. As soon as I saw the name I knew this was a book I was going to love. It has such a great title. It feels edgy and fun and I was full of anticipation as I dove head first into this book. I hoped that Mercy would somehow use it in the story and she does. It was sweet and unexpected yet completely fitting for the characters and story. I loved the whole bunch of New Brunswick, New Jersey indie rock misfits of Stars on the Floor. Frontgirl Emmylou was spunky, intelligent, and consumed by dreams of making it the music industry. I admired her drive and dedication to music and her devotion to her mother. But ugh, holy shit, I wanted to throttle her every time she let those dreams dictate every other aspect of her life. School, friends, family, Travis. Especially, Travis. Travis, quiet, thoughtful, intelligent, perceptive, vigilant, patient, unrelenting Travis. He seemed to take whatever was given to him and simply, handle it. From playing in and managing the band and its members to school to Emmy, he approached every situation with such a heartfelt sincerity that it was so easy to love him. At first I was disappointed that this wasn't a dual point of view novel, but Mercy Brown flawlessly conveyed Travis' reactions, thoughts and feelings without having to pen it that way. Her writing was smart and skillful and one that makes me excited to read NA again. Reading about my home state was such an unreal experience. I am from the same area as the story takes place, and it was easy to picture myself at Carolier Lanes for punk rock bowling or the Edison Diner at 3am for coffee and cigarettes. It had a hometown feel without having that "Jersey" stereotype. Combined with the throwback time-frame, it ironically felt fresh and lively. I had so much fun with this one and cannot wait for the next installment of The Hub City series. Absolutely recommend this to anyone that loves sharp writing, new adult with high angst, swoony guitar players and laugh out loud shenanigans.
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