Playing Hard
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the PLAYING HARD by Beth Pellino-Dudzic Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About The Book
THE FATHERS HAVE DECIDED
Rio and Gina Ricci will have legitimate careers—unlike the rest of the family. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll were not part of the plan, but definitely part of their destiny. After all, it’s the 70s. With the help of her cousin Rio, Gina secretly pursues her dream to be a singer—against her parents’ wishes.
Enter Trevor McNaughton, a beautiful, troubled musician. Gina brings Trevor back to her family’s gated estate, where her father tracks every move using security cameras placed throughout the grounds. Before their steamy night is over, cold, career driven Gina is in love … and insanely jealous.
Trevor falls under Gina’s spell and the couple brace themselves for the challenges of life and love on the road. But Trevor ignores Gina’s intuition about the risks to their blissful union and the success they are building together. Gina’s not sure she wants to know exactly how the family plans to help the couple and eliminate threats.
Review of Playing Hard
I love rock and roll (bet you have that song in your head now, you’re welcome) and especially reading about it! Playing Hard is a haunting love story set in the ’70s, full of unforgettable rock music and all the rebellion behind the scenes. Gina is a singer while Trevor rocks the guitar in an up and coming band. An uncertain romance ensues, as you can imagine, it’s a roller coaster of emotions. The added bonus includes a crazy ride on the memorable decade of music. Put another dime in the jukebox!
About the Author
Beth Pellino-Dudzic was born in the Bronx, NYC. She spent most of her life in Westchester County. Beth received a BA in Business Administration and then moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where her three daughters were born. She came back to Westchester to raise her girls and worked at IBM upon her return.
Although the story is fictional, it is a tribute to the author’s fond memories of her time in the 1970’s-80’s band scene. The story developed over decades in her head. It was waiting to be written.
She now lives in Pike Road, Alabama, with her husband and their miniature dachshund, Truffle. Beth’s favorite pastimes are cooking, baking, and everything football.
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Playing Hard Giveaway
5 winners will receive a finished copy of PLAYING HARD, US Only.
Ends August 27th, midnight EST.
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