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a rockstar bad boy with issues. and then he’s the one pining for her.
book boyfriend:
Phoenix Walker
genre
contemporary romance
tropes in this book
in the bybookishbabe library
this book belongs because…
a rockstar bad boy who has issues? and he falls for the girl? not only that, he pines for her later? yeah, i’m into it.
verdict
he hurt her. she hasn’t forgotten. now they’re on tour together and he still wants her. i love a rockstar bad boy with issues, but him pining for the girl later? that’s the part that gets me.
vibe
rockstar drama, jealousy, old hurt, and wanting someone you have every reason to hate.
spice
chapter index
The Words spicy chapters
- 48
- 49
reader fit
you want a rockstar bad boy, second chance, and a man pining for the girl he hurt.
you want low angst or a man who makes it easy to love him. phoenix has issues. you will be dealing with them.
content warnings
drug and alcohol abuse, bullying, grief, and death.
standalone + hea
a standalone with a happy ending.
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The Words quotes
‹ all quotes“Because I’d rather be miserable with her than happy with anyone else.”
— The Words by Ashley Jade
‹ all quotes“Yet, the notes inked over his heart are mine. Not his.”
— The Words by Ashley Jade
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frequently asked questions
The Words faq
what is the words about?
lennon knew phoenix before the fame, and he broke her heart. years later, she’s hired to keep him in line on tour. she needs the money. he still wants her. there is a lot they haven’t dealt with.
is the words spicy?
yes. i rated it 4/5 because there’s plenty of on-page spice, and these two have a lot of tension to work through.
is the words a standalone or part of a series?
it’s a standalone. start here.
does the words have a happy ending?
yes, it has a happy ending.
who is the fictional bf in the words?
phoenix walker, the rockstar bad boy with issues.
what tropes are in the words?
rockstar romance, second chance, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity.
is the words on kindle unlimited?
yes!
what is the correct reading order for the words?
start with the words. you don’t need to read another book first.
who should read—or skip—the words?
read it for the rockstar bad boy, the messy history, and him still wanting her years later. skip it if you want something light and easy.