Both Xander and Harper have a lot of baggage. I love how they work through them together. Might take them a minute to get on the same page but eventually they get there. Harper is kind bad ass and won't take guff from anyone. Good thing with this group of guys. More than one time she had to put someone in their place. It was fun to read about.

The Tin Gods are at it again! As the international leg of the rock group´s tour starts off Xander is in the depths of despair thinking of all the weeks he’s going to have to spend with his ex acting as the opening act for their show, especially given their epic break up, until his bandmate comes up with a solution. Show the dreaded ex, and the world by extension, that Xander has moved on since he’s now in a relationship (a fake one at least) with the beautiful but shy Harper, their assistant tour manager. Harper has her own relationship issues that will benefit from this fake relationship since her crush, who is the band’s manager, has no idea that she even exists. But what happens when the fakeness falls away and starts becoming real? If you think you’re ready for the sex, drugs, and rock and roll you have no idea what you’re in for. The heat between Xander and Harper is intense and their bedroom play is 4/5 in intensity, but the spiciness is counterbalanced by the sweet and tender moments that make the book more than just bedroom scenes. There are some tough topics covered as well that may be triggering for some so I suggest reading the content warnings just in case, but it makes the story more relatable. Yes, those who’ve read the series before will be happy to note that all your favorite Tin Gods are back in action but you can enjoy this book on it’s own without having read the others ( although I recommend them too). If you’re in the mood for fake relationships, rock stars, and strong leads with a bit of sweetness mixed in with your heat you will not be disappointed with this book. Now I just hope that book four comes to soon because I’m dying to know what happens next for these guys . I received an arc copy of this book from NetGalley for my honest review. All thoughts are my own.

I was SO EXCITED when I received this e-ARC (downloaded and finished in less than 24 hours 😅) and Gillian Archer didn’t disappoint! I loved being back in the Tin God’s world and getting to see all of my favorite characters. This book dealt with some really difficult topics (Check triggers) but I felt like that were handled really well. Here’s hoping for a Book #4!!!!

Read if you love:
💕 Fake Dating
🎸 Rockstar Romance

Harper is my kind of heroine. She is a confident, in-charge, get it done kind of woman and never took grief from anyone. When it came to her personal life she wasn't as confident.
It was so fun to 'watch' Xander observing Harper in her element and be attracted to that side of her personality. I loved how he drew Harper out until she was just as confident in the bedroom as she was at making sure the tour went on without a hitch.

Favorite quote: "This tiny woman could calmly order around men who were almost twice her size. And why the he!! did I find that so hot?"

A great read if you like forced proximity, slow-burn romance.

So excited to have another installment to this series. This book is a little heavier than the earlier titles but it does not skimp on the fun and heat of a rock star fantasy. It was nice to see Harper get her own story and find a man willing to appreciate the tough, business woman that she is. It may have started as a mutually beneficial fake relationship but Xander knows a keeper when he sees one and Harper is nobody’s fool. Loved being along for the European leg of the tour and cannot wait to join the band again.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

My favorite book in the series so far!

I loved that Harper got a story and she is perfect for Xander. I also love a fake relationship with forced proximity and this book had it all. The spice was amazing and got me right out of a book slump I've been in lately. Heavy topics throughout were handled with grace and empathy and over the story was one I could not put down!

I have been waiting for book 3 to be released and it did not disappoint. This can be read as a stand-alone but is a part of a series.

This was one of those books I woke up so I could read. So freaking good! The spice was spicing and the pace was great. There are certainly some triggers in this one around drug addiction, gambling addiction and overdosing.

Highly recommend the whole series. The fourth book “Encore” is scheduled to be released in July 2025 and fingers crossed it comes out earlier.

Ballad, written by Gillian Archer, is the third title in the Tin Gods Rock Stars series.

Xander is a playboy lead guitarist in the rock band Tin Gods, Harper is their assistant tour manager. Together a plan is hatched between the two, Xander is trying to keep his ex-girlfriend off his radar since she recently got engaged and became the bands opening act. Harper is trying to get noticed by Tyler, the bands manager.

Pretending to be a happily-in-love couple while on tour throughout Europe leads to late nights in one bed, stolen glances, and passionate “fake” feelings.

This is the third title in this series and each book features a different main couple. While it’s not completely necessary to read the books in order, I highly recommend it. The characters carry over into each book and it was a little confusing trying to figure who was who at the beginning of the book.

Overall the book was written very well and I always enjoy book series that include the musician trope! In true rock band fashion, this book is full of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. No cheating, but there is a little bit of OW drama.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this little!

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, romance
Characters: Harper (FMC) & Xander (MMC)
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes: fake dating, rock band

Another amazing rockstar romance in the Tin Gods series! This one is Xander & Harper’s story. It’s so dang good right from the very start.
Part of a series but can be read as a standalone. I seriously cannot wait for Noah’s story (Encore)! Make sure this whole series is on your tbr!!