This is not your typical rock star romance. For one, the “rock star” is a rapper. And not just any rapper. Trace is the hottest ticket in the music industry right now, regardless of which definition of ‘hot’ you choose.
Taryn Starr is not the girl-next-door who unknowingly meets a celebrity. Known as “America’s Sweetheart,” the reigning country music princess and world-renowned superstar knows exactly who Trace is…or does she?
Their worlds collide when the musicians whose paths were never destined to cross are forced by their joint record label to collaborate on a song. The sparks fly and ignite a fire that blazes hotter with every minute they spend together—for better or worse. One thing’s for certain, the two media magnets can’t deny their explosive chemistry, but will life in the spotlight ultimately bring Trace and Taryn together or force them apart?
***This contemporary romance new adult novel is for mature audiences. The language alone would make a sailor blush (the guy’s a rapper, remember?) so 18+ only, please.***
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My guitarist, huh? I can’t help but wonder what else he is to her. Considering his close proximity and the adoring way he’s looking at her, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what he wants to be. Question is, what does she want? Or rather, who? And why the hell do I care anyway?
“Trace?” I snap out of my ridiculous thoughts to see both Taryn and Ryder staring at me. I also don’t miss the curious look her mom is shooting my way, arched eyebrow included.
“Nice to meet you,” I say, using my most polite voice. It’s a good thing my boys aren’t listening in or they’d be giving me shit for sure. “You must be a hell of a guitar player to get to back up this girl.” Okay, that was a dig I just couldn’t help.
“I do what I can,” he says with a smirk, and I have the unexpected urge to knock that grin right off country boy’s face. My label would love that, me starting a fight right here at the home office. “Oh, and congrats on the win, by the way, even if you did beat my girl here. Then again, she did take home the grand prize so it’s all good, right?”
If Taryn was a fire hydrant, he just pissed all over her. Yeah, I better get the fuck out of here and fast. “Yeah, we’re good. Look, it’s good to meet you, but I gotta jet...literally,” I say and notice the way the corner of Taryn’s perfect pink lips turn up at my words. “Tour starts tomorrow.”
“I heard about your tour,” he says and I raise my eyebrows. This should be interesting because I know this redneck doesn’t listen to my music. “What’s it called again?” he asks, and I see his eyes shift to the right where there is a newly-released tour poster covering half of the damn wall. The words “This is Me, Motherfuckers” are emblazoned across a life-sized version of me giving two middle fingers to anyone who sees it. Ironically, this poster doesn’t really represent me at all, but this asshole doesn’t need to know that. I’m not sure why exactly, but he is definitely trying to make me look bad in front of Taryn. Well, two can play at that game.
“I guess they don’t teach you how to read down where you’re from, huh?” I ask, indicating the poster. I don’t miss Taryn’s mouth drop open in shock at my words. So much for being polite, I think.
“Actually,” he says, the ever-present smirk still firmly in place, “our home state is known for its high literacy rates.” And there he goes pissing again.
“Well, that’s nice to hear and if I had more time, I’d love a little lesson on the educational system in Texas. But I have a tour to start so if you’ll excuse me, I’ll have to see both of ya’ll later,” I say and brush past Ryder, not bothering to look Taryn’s way again
NEVAEH is in Red/ MICHELLE in BLUE
Flirting Quickies:
Boxers or Briefs? Hmm...briefs. They're tighter and who doesn't love tighter? Boxer Briefs
Facial hair or clean shaven? Facial hair...way sexier. Clean Shaven
Alpha or Beta? Alpha, definitely Alpha. YES ALPHA
Planner or Panster? Okay, I'll admit I had to look that up since I've never heard of a "panster." I think I'm a bit of both; I plan in my head but don't outline and as I write, things don't always turn out the way I might have "planned" them. Panster, no matter how much I wish I was a Planner
White wine or red? Red...love me some Malbec. White
Coffee or tea? Until recently, I would have said tea in a heartbeat, but lack of sleep has required me to try coffee again. With enough hazelnut cream, I can drink it now! ;) Tea (Mint)
Vanilla or chocolate? Neither, really. I like fruit-flavored desserts, but if I had to pick, I guess chocolate. Chocolate
Sweet or salty? Sweet. Sweet
Sleep in or get up early? Sleep in...I stay up way too late every night to get up early. Sleep In (until my kids wake me up)
Laptop or desktop? Laptop. Laptop
Beach or mountains? Both. Okay fine, beach. I love the ocean, the wind, the sand, and my goal is to someday live on a condo on the beach. But I love the mountains too…. Beach all the way!
Winter or summer? Neither, spring and fall :) Summer
Cat or dog? Dog. Dog
Twilight or Fifty Shades? Dang, those are my choices? I guess Twilight...only because Robert Pattinson is all kinds of sexy (though I prefer when he's not ghost-white ;) Fifty for sure
Spotlight or In the Shadows? In the shadows. I'm an author and an editor, not exactly put-me-in-front-of-the-cameras kinds of jobsShadows
City or Country? Both. I love the vibrancy of cities like New York but a horseback ride through the countryside is heavenly. CITY!!
Clubbing or candlelight dinner? Clubbing, I love to dance! Tough one. candlelight with hubby, clubbing with the girls
Backpacking or luxury hotel? I went backpacking through Europe when I was in college and it was a blast, but next time I go it'll be in style…;) Luxury Hotel
Morning or night person? Night owl all the way. Night
Christmas or Halloween? Easy, Christmas. Christmas
Optimist or pessimist? Optimist but not always...depends on the situation Optimist
Michelle Lynn
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Michelle moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from
school to school before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years
ago, where she now resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love
of reading at a young age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to
write. With the encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one
of the many stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t
reading or writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom
on the phone, or hanging out with her family and friends. But after chasing
around twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time
after putting the kids to bed.
Nevaeh Lee
Nevaeh’s first exposure to writing began in a middle school creative
writing class. She was reprimanded for composing a politically incorrect story
and forced to re-write about a “safer” topic. Being the writing rebel that she
is, Nevaeh always likes to push the envelope a bit and never re-writes, unless her editor insists on it.
When she’s not writing, Nevaeh is a freelance book editor ;). And though she spends a good chunk of her time
reading, writing, and editing, she can also be found hanging out with her
family and taking road trips, exploring the area around wherever she happens to
be living at the time. Even though “home” will always be Texas, she has lived
in several different states and countries, but currently resides in the DC
metro area.
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