* Review * OFF THE RECORD by K E Osborn

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Off the Record by K E Osborn
Series: The Sunshine & Sparks Duet #2
on April 13, 2026
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Effa isn’t just the lead singer of Luminous—she’s the woman who rewired my heart and set fire to everything I thought I could control. And I’m Kaden ‘Mercs’ Mercury, the man who was never supposed to fall… especially not this hard.

Touring with Luminous was meant to be a job. A distraction. A paycheck.
Instead, it became everything.

Now the spotlight feels harsher. The stakes higher. And the consequences of loving her heavier than I ever imagined.

Everything is unraveling.
One catastrophe after another.
Mistakes I can’t take back.
The road ahead is darker than any stage I’ve ever lit.

But even when breathing feels impossible, the thought of a life without Effa is worse.
She makes it hard to breathe.
The question is—am I enough for her to choose me when everything falls apart?

The epic conclusion of Kaden and Effa’s love story! This book picks right up at the cliffhanger spot from the first book. We’re are quickly thrust back into the angst and trauma that is happening around them and along for the ride through fear, healing and change. Many of the secrets Kaden has been keeping to himself are revealed along with swift and stunning aftereffects. The characters and all of their supporting cast is really attention grabbing throughout this entire duet, and it’s filled with lots of angst, passion and love. I loved them as a whole and enjoyed their story throughout. There’s great sadness, hearty healing and emotional turmoil throughout. I recommend the duet to anyone who enjoys a rockstar romance with lots of heart and side stories that they have to deal with along the way.