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From The First Verse: Enemy's Little Sister/Rock Star Romance (Life of Debauchery Duet Book 1) Kindle Edition

by M Robinson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,385 ratings
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From Wall Street Journal & USA Bestselling Author M. Robinson, a rock star contemporary romance filled with angst and all the feels.



Dear diary,

Once upon a time…

There was a girl with long golden hair who had the truest, bluest eyes that turned white when she cried.

She lived in a kingdom far, far away in a tower made of stone, but her mind was made of glass that she kept sharp as knives.

Where her memories hid behind her darkest doubts.
Her deepest thoughts.
Her diary became the only thing she could rely on.

No one saw through her looking glass.
No one cared.
No one tried.

Until the villain presented himself as the hero in her life.
He took and took and took some more.

With no regret.
With no shame.
With no apology.

The page never turned.
Their story didn’t end.
Tomorrow never came.
His life of debauchery was their journey to nowhere.

She’d give anything to go back in time.
To walk where she had walked.
To see what she had seen.
One step.
One breath.
One day at a time.
Though in the end, “I love you” were just words.

That destroyed us inside.
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"An angtsy, sexy AF must-read!!!"-A.L. Jackson, NYT & USA Today bestselling author


You will feel all the raw, unfiltered unpredictability of Journey and Cash's relationship unravel like an unchained melody. This book is sure to strike a chord in your heart.-Cheri @Kindle Crack Book Reviews


"M. Robinson is the Queen of Angst for a reason. From The First Verse will make your heart ache for her characters. It leaves you desperate for the next chapters." -Mel, BookSmacked


"Our queen of angst did it again!
When I opened this book I knew I wouldn't sleep til I finished it. This book has all the emotions and roller coaster ride. My head is spinning with all of the angst in it. I was so upset with Cash in Jackson and Harley's book but reading Cash's POV, my heart broke for him, over and over. I couldn't help but to love Cash more and more." -Dee @Bookaholic Maniacs


"The depth that M. Robinson provoked from Cash is unheard of. The depths that she took his story to, leaves me feeling like my whole body is numb. I have never been left feeling so vulnerable by a Male Leads story and yet here I am, feeling just that after chucking my kindle across the room after finishing 'From The First Verse'." -Ashley @Reviews From the Heart


"This is an M Robinson story, and she does love to torture us with lots of angst before she makes thing better." -Jeanene @BJ's Book Blog


"From The First Verse will strike a chord with you right from the start and will take your heart on a hell of a journey. This book is raw, real and devastating and you won't be able to let these characters go. You will feel such a melody of emotions from hope to heartache and loss to love that you won't know where one emotion starts and the other stops." -Tracey@ Life Reads with Friends


"This story deals with an enormous amount of emotional baggage. A life lost and forgotten. Can Cash make amends? Is he worth saving? This story will gut you to your very core. It will make you think twice about walking out that door and never looking back." -Melinda Parker

About the Author

Marcio Catalano is an American performer with more than twenty years of experience as an actor, voice actor, spokesperson, model, stuntman, and writer. He has recorded over three hundred audiobooks. He has a passion for telling the story as if living vicariously through the character he is portraying.



Troy Duran has performed over 180 audiobooks for fans of Romance, Fantasy, Horror, and Thrillers. He hosts a Jazz radio show in Northern California, has a beautiful wife, 3 wonderful kids, a cat and a corgi who thinks he's the boss.



Addison Barnes is the chosen narrator for New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors. She is known for her work in contemporary romance and for her plethora of accented voices. When she isn't narrating audiobooks, you can find her near the SoCal ocean or in a kickboxing studio.



M. Robinson is the USA Today bestselling author of the Good Ol' Boys stand-alone series, the VIP Trilogy, Tempting Bad, and Two Sides.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0841CKSXX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 24, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 24, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3310 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 232 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,385 ratings

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M. Robinson is the Wall Street Journal & USA Today Bestselling Author crowned as the “Queen of Angst” by readers around the world. Dive into her visionary world that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and leave you wanting more. She writes everything from contemporary to suspense romance and is best known for her novel, El Diablo.

When M isn’t in the cave writing her next epic love story, you will find her shopping and living on a boat in Florida with her real life pirate, her lobster, her husband Bossman. Sipping on Starbucks and hanging out with their two dogs, a miniature Cockapoo, Marley, and a Wheaten Terrier, Teddy, or reading a good book. Or spending time with her family, who she is extremely close with.

Above all, M loves her readers more than anything and loves to connect with them! She is on all social media platforms but you will find her in her happy place the most. Her VIP Reader Group on Facebook or her second favorite happy place, Tik Tok and Instagram.

Stay connected!

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Reader Group: www.facebook.com/groups/M.RobinsonVIP/

Email: m.robinson.author@gmail.com

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,385 global ratings
The angst queen strikes again!!
5 Stars
The angst queen strikes again!!
ℍ𝕖𝕣 𝕓𝕚𝕘𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕥𝕣𝕦𝕥𝕙𝕤 𝕒𝕞𝕠𝕟𝕘𝕤𝕥 𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕥𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣.⠀⠀If you read the Love Hurts Duet, then you’re probably one of the many people who hated Cash Motherf*&kin McGraw! Let me tell you this, after reading his story, I am swooning over Cash... Who can resist a broken rockstar? ⠀⠀While From the First Verse can be read as a stand-alone I highly recommend reading the Love Hurts Duet first to truly understand and get the full effect of this beautiful story. ⠀⠀My whole heart is torn. The complete and utter depth of the demons that is faced through the story speaks volumes of love, lost and sacrifice. ⠀⠀&& let me just tell you no one does a cliffhanger like M. Robinson!! I mean come on!!! ⠀⠀
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MJLovestoRead
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect mix of heartache and hope with a hint of debauchery that only Robinson can deliver!
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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Monica Robinson has mesmerized me once again with From the First Verse. The book I have been craving ever since the last pages of the Love Hurts Duet, featuring Harley and Jackson Pierce. Holy moly. What she does with Cash McGraw, Harley's childhood best friend practically gutted me. She flays him open in the most painful way, yet I couldn't seem to stop from absorbing every bit of agony this talented man experienced. Finding out how things truly went down for him as he was determined to make it as a rock star was incredibly moving for me. I was almost in shock that this was the same Cash, who could charm anyone with his soulful voice and God given talent as a youngster, and was now drowning in sorrow for all that he had left behind. Watching his downfall personally as his star continued to rise was beyond sad and yet I knew that somehow, he'd find a way to figure it all out.

Told in both the past and present, we get the whole story of Cash and little miss thang, one Journey Pierce, as their inescapable bond only gets stronger even as their age gap seemingly might keep them apart. There is a true tether between them even as they find themselves suddenly cut off from one another as Cash needs to find his own way in the world. All the buildup to their inevitable reunion kept me going and devouring the pages, wanting to see if their chemistry was just as strong now that Cash was 30 and his June was now a beautiful 18.

In addition, Robinson does not hold back as the spoils of stardom are frequent and at times, pretty damn naughty. I really do love Cash and his bandmates, even when they are off the rails, enjoying groupies and discarding them right after. There is this crazy kind of bond that shows its face all too rarely that adds a kind of kinship each definitely need even when they can't admit it.

I am in love with this story as Robinson's writing just keeps getting better and better with each new book. Keeping some of her original good old boys present as their offspring attempt to make it with or without their help. The angst is here for the taking and depth of emotion shown from every single character is exquisite and compelling. My heart was in tatters with the way the story unfolded and to say I am dying for book two in this Life of Debauchery duet is putting it mildly, if the amount of passages I highlighted is any indication.

Another winner for me from this talented writer, From the First Verse is worthy of 5 huge stars!
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Autumn
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking and beautifully written
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2020
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We got to see a little bit about who Cash McGraw is in the Love Hurts duet. And I can't say he was painted in a very good light. I for one was sooo mad at him but by the end of Love You Now I was H Y P E D for Cash's book.

Don't ask me why because looking back I know my thoughts were silly BUT I wasn't expecting to get hit so hard in the feels. I didn't expect my heart to break the way it did. I read this book 3 times and each time it GUTTED me. I always ended up needing time alone to just deal with the sadness I was witnessing and kind of experiencing.

Cash is so so so cocky and arrogant. Underneath all that is just a hurt kid. He acts out and makes incredibly poor choices and as a reader all I wanted was for him to win.

Journey, has had a crush on Cash she was a baby and cash was like 12 or something (listen I'm not good with math). She's always been just a cute kid to Cash. Someone who loved music the way he loved music and EVERY damn time someone mentioned the crush Cash C U R B E D it.

After some stuff goes down with his father Cash leaves town and never comes back breaking a promise to Journey and her little heart.

Fast forward 12 years and she's back in his life, on his tour bus and she's not so little. Cash really struggles with his demons and his attraction to Journey. And for that I seriously applaud Robinson. Truth be told I was a little concerned going into this age Gap book because Cash had been there with her growing up. Would this come across as grooming (which is disgusting) or would this Age gap just show two people who fell in love.

100000% this is genuine man and woman stuff. I felt no icky feelings. I love these two together. Not that they were together very long but the dynamic between them. They don't call M. Robinson the queen of angst for nothing. Journey pushes Cash to be a better version of himself and really that's all love is right.? Loving someone enough to be the best person you can be for them. She's not trying to get him to change who he is.

This duet is going to break me. I'm absolutely okay with that. M. Robinson knows how to write stories that will twist you up. You should absolutely read this.
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Brittany D
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotional
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
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Whoa….Cash’s story literally tore my heart in half. Full on ugly cried in the middle of the night. I was not prepared for everything and holy moly!! So much happens and it is INTENSE to say the least.
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cj
5.0 out of 5 stars wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2024
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Wow, just wow! This is one of the most heart wrenching, emotional Books I’ve ever read. Cash’s life is so sad all he wants is his father‘s approval. The only way he can get his attention is by being trouble. His mother tries to make up for it but nothing can make up for a father who doesn’t love you. Luckily, he did have a really wonderful Best friend in Harley. Journey has a heart as big as the room and connects with cash through his love for music and hers as well. Her loyalty is immense. Their connection undeniable. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars Why???
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023
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Good story but another damn cliff hanger.

Authors please. If it isn’t a stand alone book, SAY IT ON ORDER PAGE.
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Dino Gioia
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Beautiful Stars!!
Reviewed in Canada on March 24, 2020
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What a beautiful heart breaking story! M. Robinson's latest novel has everything that makes a great romance novel. She has a way with words that only allows the reader to submerge themselves in the story and focus on chasing that happy ending!
Cash is a broken man who is trying to make a name for himself but in doing so he has distanced himself from his loved ones. The only true light is Journey and her constant belief that he is worth fighting for.
From the First Verse is a journey about finding oneself in the mist of self doubt and realizing that you have what it takes to forge ahead and make your own path even if you have to march to the beat of your own drum. Awesome job Monica! Waiting to see what comes next!
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yoneidis
4.0 out of 5 stars El precio del éxito
Reviewed in Spain on September 27, 2020
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Cash siempre ha sentido un gran amor hacia la música, ha sido su gran pasión, y cuando a los 18 está a punto de cumplir todos sus objetivos, su padre interviene. Y es que Cash se ha dejado llevar un poco por el mal camino y su padre ha decidido intervenir, pero Cash no lo ve así y se va de casa. Con los años su fama crece pero también sus adicciones y sus meteduras de pata. Hace un daño prácticamente irreparable a su mejor amiga Harley y al final pierde contacto con todos sus seres queridos. Hasta que Journey, La Niña que dejó atrás y que siempre creyó en el, vuelve a su vida echa una mujer para llevárselo de vuelta a casa.
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Marijke75
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2020
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Wow, great book. Absolutely loved it, can’t wait for the second book. Thank you so much. Can’t wait to see how this unfolds
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Amber Reader#
5.0 out of 5 stars NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! YOU CANNOT END IT LIKE THIS!!😱😱😱
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2020
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TO ALL MY EMOTIONAL, AGE GAP, SLOW BURN ROMANCE LOVERS🙌🏻😍😍

OMG! I am utterly heart broken, my chest feels so tight from the weight of the emotions in this book!!! WHY??? why did M Robinson leave us on this cliffhanger, I really need peace of mind and I am absolutely stressed and consumed by Cash and Junie’s love story.

Cash, is the hero of this story and he’s such a beautiful, broken sole, bless him! He has so much love to give, but he drowns himself in his mistakes, guilt and fear. I really felt for him in this book, I’m even crying writing this review because it was utterly soul shattering.

Then we have Junie, the Heroine of this story and she is the light in everyones life; when she laughs and smiles, it lights up the room. She sees the beauty in everyone, even in Cash despite everything, how broken and messed up he is. I honestly recommend this book, sometimes we all need to cry and this book takes you there *weeps* I really hope the next book puts my heart back together, my heart need ls to be fixed 🙏🏼😭❤️
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Chook74
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely incredible
Reviewed in Australia on March 24, 2020
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From the First Verse. 5 stars
Again I am blown away and utterly speechless after M. Robinson’s story. I felt the gut punch from the first word. Emotionally strung out. Blissfully in a word zombie state. I reached the end totally unprepared for Cash and Journey and totally enamoured and swept away by them. This story is BIG. The impression it will leave cannot be measured. I urge everyone to buy this book, take a few days to read and reflect, because you are going to need to to recover (and keep lots of tissues on hand).

M. Robinson has provided yet another mind blowing plethora of captivation and stunning words to titillate the senses. And with the current condition of our world, it could not have come at a more perfect time. And the best thing is, there is more to come.
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