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 Paulo Raucci, owner of Raucci Entertainment, a local studio looking for fresh talent. Paul likes Adam's sound and, more importantly, likes Adam, as well. But when Paul 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 Paul ... 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. Paul 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?

Rockstar

For a long moment he gathers himself together, harnessing his energy, reining in his soul. As he stares into the bright lights out on the stage, blinding him, and sees past the glare into the dark faces of the crowd beyond, he assures himself he can do this. As Mike said, he’s done it a million times before. So what if this is the Lot?


In a few quick steps, he crosses the stage to stop in front of the microphone. He barely hears the other guys fall into place behind him over the sound of his own heart pounding in his ears. There is one instant when the world seems to freeze around him—one terrifying second when he feels like he’s falling and no one is there to catch him, no one at all…


Chapter 9