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

But Lewis surprises him. He makes a little hmphsound in the back of his throat in that way of his which means he’s impressed in spite of himself. “This isn’t bad.”


In Lewis-speak? That’s a rave review.


Paul looks up at his partner, not yet daring to remove the fingers still pressed against his temple. “You think?”


“Don’t you?” Lewis shifts his gaze to Paul and lets the hint of a smile toy at the corner of his mouth. “What’s this remind you of?”


Paul tries to imagine what Lewis wants him to say. When he doesn’t answer, Lew prompts, “Early Rage? It’s that raw, Paul. The kid’s an ass, true, but he has talent. I’ll give him that.”


Paul’s heart stutters. Adam will never understand the depth of that complement, he’s sure, but coming from Lewis Mason? Paul almost wants him to repeat it. He can’t believe what he’s hearing.


Chapter 26