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

“Right here.” Lewis turns up the volume again, until the band’s song eclipses the rest of the world. Paul frowns, unsure of what his producer is trying to tell him. Before he can ask, Lewis points out, “Do you hear that? He breaks right there, on those last two notes. It’s shit like that I want corrected before he signs.”


But Lewis interrupts him. “And the drums falter on the chorus, every time. The bass is too low in parts. They’re not the best, Paul, not by far, but they could be.” He levels a hard stare Paul’s way, the corner of his mouth pulled into a dour pout. “If he’s going to play the diva, this band won’t get off the ground. You tell him thatthe next time you fuck him. Maybe he’ll listen to you then.”


Paul clenches his teeth and feels a muscle twitch in his jaw but he doesn’t say a word. Instead he leaves the sound booth, slamming the door shut behind him. The next time I fuck him,he fumes. The nerve.


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