Beat Of His Own Drum (Band Of Brothers Book 2)

This is a novella and also book 2 in the Band of Brothers Series by Ann Lister, you need to read the first book "For All The Right Reasons " to fully understand Simon Gallo's story in this book. Let me point out first , that after reading book one, I couldn't stand Simon Gallo I wanted to smack him into the next week so when I found out that Ann was writing his book in this novella I was pondering "How will she ever redeem this jerk?" Well.... not only did she redeem him, Ann made me fall in love with him (I did not see that coming ). Simon is the drummer in the band Reckless where his brother Ben Gallo is lead singer, we met him in the first book in this series. After years of partying hard and substance abuse Ann brought us back to the beginning showing us why Simon behaved the way he did which eventually broke up their band and relationship with his brother Ben. I slowly began to realize why Simon lashed out and acted like a complete jerk when all along he felt isolated and was hiding who he truly was as a person and his desires. Dakota Malloy is the drum tech for Simon Gallo, when Simon finally notices Dak and and gets to know him sparks fly but will these two young kids be able to deal with new revelations and new stardom ? Is there such a thing as second chance love? I so highly recommend this book and series and I can't wait until we get book #3 which will be a full novel about Ben and Simon and their significant others Another great read from Ann Lister

Simon was a dock in the first book and i didn't really care for him but I am actually happy he got a novella and soon a full story of his own. Ann writes great stories of good men even if they are sometimes bad they usually have a good heart.

Another great e at book by Ann Lister. Five stars and more for such a great storyline. I have read the entire series so far and wait anxiously for more. I am a fan and closely follow all books written by Ann Lister.

I loved Book 1 and this book raised the level up just a bit more than I expected. Simon rubbed me the wrong way for a bit, but now that I know the deal, I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt for now. Can't wait for the next book! Should be a doozy!!!

How does she do it? If you have read book one in this series you would have already met Simon. I took an instant dislike to him in For All The Right Reasons, he was a total douchebag. How Ann Lister got me to not only like him but fall for him in this book is unbelievable. I want so much more from this story. I am very thankful there’s a full length novel to come. I understand now why Simon was a complete pig previously, I don’t agree with his behaviour, but I can see he was emotionally distressed and frustrated. If only he had of had someone to talk to, his life could have been so much different now. Simon is in a for quite a shock when a blasted from the past shows up. You know that saying a second chance love? Well, maybe Simon wasn’t ready the first time and this is his second chance. Dakota Malloy is the best drum technician any drummer would be lucky to have and Simon knows it. Pushing his feelings aside has never been easy for Simon, he’s been through so much over the years, more than most, but he’s come through on the other side and he needs recognition for that. I’m hoping he and his brother Ben can become as close as I am sure they once used to be. Ben Gallo is in For All the Right Reasons, Band Of Brothers Book one. He is hot as sin, beautiful on the inside too. He lit up my world when reading about him. My only complaint was the way Sydney dealt with things. I screamed at this book several times. Luckily I was given a HEA, but I am hoping to hear more about…