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

He waits for the beep and laughs. “Damn, I didn’t know they still made answering machines like this. Talk about an antique! Anyway, Lew, I know you’re sleeping.” He talks quickly, picking at the leather covering that’s begun to peel away from his steering wheel. He’s going to have to have it replaced. “Don’t get up. I’ll see you tomorrow. I’m just out here at the Lot and I wanted to let you know—”


A mechanical whine fills his ear, then Lewis growls. “I’m up. What is it?”


His voice is thick, congested, but Paul knows that’s the way he normally sounds upon waking. Despite the fact that he gets up with the sun, Lewis is nota morning person. Come to think of it, Paul isn’t sure Lewis is pleasant any time of day—morning, noon, or night. If he is, Paul hasn’t seen it yet.


Chapter 18