My first novel of 2010 will be Rockstar, which will be released in e-book format on January 3rd (it will be on Fictionwise January 18th through eXcessica Publishing) and in paperback later that same month. I’m very excited about this story for two reasons. One, it’s a return to my roots in band fic, which I love to write, and two, the gorgeous cover was done by the fabulous Paul Richmond. I’m so very pleased with it!
That said, here’s a first look at Rockstar … Updated 1/01: The winner of a free copy was Rhonda. Thank you everyone who commented!
BLURB:
Adam Blue is destined to be a rockstar. As lead singer of Viral Blue, he knows it’s just a matter of time before he’s on his way to fame and fortune. If he can just get a studio to sign his band and get his songs on the radio, he knows he’ll make it big.
When they land a spot onstage at a popular nightclub downtown, Adam hopes to get noticed. But he doesn’t expect to meet sexy Paolo Raucci, owner of Raucci Entertainment, a local studio looking for fresh talent. Paol likes Adam’s sound and, more importantly, likes Adam, as well.
But when Paol brings the band into the studio, his partner Lewis isn’t quite as taken with Adam’s rockstar attitude. Lewis doesn’t want to sign the band until Adam proves he’s willing to work. Unfortunately, the band takes second priority to Adam’s growing interest Paol … an interest that has nothing to do with his musical career.
The stress of recording their first studio album threatens to tear the band apart, and Adam’s ego further drives a wedge between the members of Viral Blue. Paol does his best to keep the band together, but ultimately it’s Adam’s call.
Adam wants it all ~ his band, his first record, and his new lover. Now that his dreams are finally within reach, what does he have to do to make them come true?
EXCERPT:
Note: may contain sexually explicit scenes of a homoerotic nature.
Adam leans against the bar and looks around. There’s no one here he wants to get with tonight and absolutely no reps unless they’re changing their style nowadays. When he and the guys started playing these gigs a few years ago, the studio people were easy to spot in a crowd like this. They were usually fat men, ample guts hanging over cinched belts and tight pants bulging at the seams they had somehow managed to squeeze into like overripe fruit. They always sidled up to Adam from behind and placed sweaty palms against the small of his back, and they always smelled super sweet, as if all the candy they had ever eaten oozed from their pores. They had greasy hair and an oily grin, and were always looking for a quick suck off in the bathroom, without fail, queer or not. They all wanted his mouth on their cocks in exchange for a contract. What the hell was up with that?
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