For years, Remi has been a successful dancer, building a life for herself and saving up to pay her younger sister’s college tuition. She’s got her regulars at the club she’s used to seeing, but one night, a new customer, who she’s been told is part of a rock band, catches her eye. As she takes him to a private room, she realizes he’s nothing like the usual crowd, and she does something she’s never done before, she gives him her number, and her real name. After days of texting that only serve to confirm their mutual connection, she embarks in a long distance relationship, savoring every trip he makes to Vegas to see her, as well as her trips to LA. As much as they come from different worlds, she can’t help but picture him in hers, and when one of her regulars takes things a bit too far, there’s only one person she wants to turn to.

Sebastian may be a successful drummer and rockstar, but although he’s always surrounded by so many people, he’s lonely. Aside from his band mates and their partners, it seems people only want to get close to him to get something out of him, which is why Remi seems like a breath of fresh air. Insisting on paying her own way, and not wanting anything from him besides his company, he finds himself falling hard and fast. In a world that has only taken from him, he’s finally found something worth keeping.

I received an early copy of this book from @Netgalley and I really enjoyed it. The dual POV in this story made it so much better, and I loved watching both Seb and Remi fall. Remi is so used to doing everything for everyone else, without even being asked, that having someone show up for her time and time again is overwhelming at first, but once she lets Seb in, we see how perfect a match they both are. While she comes to him with no expectations, it allows him to fully open up to her, and watching them build something real was everything. I loved that we got to see more of the band, and I can’t wait for Lucas’ story.

Remi is a stripper in Las Vegas with one thing on her mind: making enough money to pay her sister’s tuition at Caltech. One night, one of her VIP clients turns out to be Sebastian, the drummer for the famous rock band Loaded God Complex, and suddenly there’s room in her head for something else. The only problem? That "something" lives a state away.

I was expecting Sebastian to be your typical toxic rock star, so I was pleasantly surprised to find out he’s actually a cute, sensitive, thoughtful guy. Although, to be fair, he can be a little too much sometimes, just like he says himself.
What I loved most about Remi is her personality and how down to earth and independent she is. Their personalities just click perfectly.

The chemistry between Remi and Sebastian is so good from the very beginning! The author does an amazing job of capturing the spark between them and all that tension during their first two encounters, and it’s so sweet and fun reading those early moments when they start texting each other without really knowing what to say yet. Plus, they look ridiculously good together.

This is a huge page turner! Once you start reading, you seriously can’t put it down. It’s true that from the beginning it’s pretty obvious what’s going to happen with James, but overall, the pacing is so well done that the story keeps you completely hooked and you totally lose track of time while reading. It also leaves you wanting to know more about all the other members of the band, so I’ll definitely be reading Little Monster and I’ll be eagerly waiting for Lucas’s book next!

After Midnight was SO much sweeter and softer than I expected in such a good way. Don’t let this fool you, there’s tons of spice as well but Sebastian and Remi’s relationship was so so so sweet. I absolutely love that there was no 3rd act breakup as well, they were both head over heels from the beginning! If you’re looking for a sweet & spicy rockstar romance, this is the perfect book for you! A short review simply because I could not find all the words to describe how well this book is written!! It’s one of those books every romance enjoyer NEEDS to read.

Obsessed is an understatement! I devoured this so quickly it was near impossible for me to put down! Remi and Sebs love story is one of my favorites this year! The way he cherished her and cared for her and the way she was able to relax and be herself with him was just so raw and beautiful to read. I also loved how this book truly show cased certain aspects of long distance relationship. Showing the ache and longing one faces while being away from their partner but also the joy and excitement when reuniting. Absolutely loved and look forward to reading more from the author!

I binged After Midnight in one sitting. The saying “just one more chapter” is the absolute definition of this book. I finished it at 1 a.m. because I simply couldn’t put it down.
From the very first moment the FMC and MMC met, the chemistry was thick and electric, you could feel the connection between them. Sebastian is a golden retriever rockstar who you just can’t help but smile at with his boyish energy. Remi is a stripper who is so fiercely independent, and you can actually feel her walls slowly crumbling page by page. I became so invested in their relationship and was rooting for them throughout the entire book.
The book definitely delivers on the spice factor, but it also has such a well written plot. I was genuinely sad when I finished it. I could have easily read another 300 pages of these two!

Loved it (rounded up)

🎸 Rockstar MMC
💃 Stripper FMC
🎰 Vegas & California
🌶️ All the Spice
💘 He Falls First
🚫 No 3rd Act Breakup
🐕 Golden Retriever x Black Cat

This is not your typical rockstar romance because Sebastian is NOT a red-flag rockstar. He is all green flags, all freaking day. This man is the ultimate golden retriever who is happier to see the wives, girlfriends, and dogs than he is to see groupies or hit up parties and strip clubs. Give him a beer, some Skittles, and a puppy, and he'll be happy for hours. 😂

Remi has mastered the fine art of living a double life. At work, she's a mirage. She's a fantasy just out of reach. She has boundaries, and she sticks to them, all while doing whatever it takes to put her little sister through CalTech because her family is struggling with other obligations.

On paper, these two seem like they'd work for obvious reasons. I mean…a rockstar and stripper. However, because they're completely opposite of what you'd EXPECT them to be, they work on a whole other level.

Remi and Seb connect and bond in a way neither of them realized was possible because they've never experienced anything quite like this before. Remi shows Seb that he is more than his money. That someone can see the man underneath all of it and love him for his genuine goodness. And Seb shows Remi that she is worthy of being put first. That while she's busy putting her sister first, it's okay for someone to put HER first, too. She doesn't have to carry everything alone. Someone can help her carry the load.

These two may have been a whirlwind, but living so far apart tested them almost immediately. They couldn't just rush into things, so they had to make the most of the time they managed to cobble together. Skateboarding, pizza, quality time, and getting to know each other naturally made their relationship feel genuine rather than rushed.

I also loved that they gave each other the strength to face things they'd been too scared to stand up to before. Things they either avoided or thought would break them were suddenly things they could face head-on and plow through. They never backed down. They just shifted course when they needed to. Even when sh!t hits the fan, they prove to the other that they're there. They're not going anywhere. The love and support they prove over and over to each other is beautiful. I just love these two so much!

I'm definitely going back to grab book 1, and I CANNOT wait for book 3 because this setup has my mind running in circles trying to figure out which direction it's going to go! 👀

Thank you, Emberly, NetGalley, and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the ARC! 💕