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

One question buzzes through Paul’s mind like an annoying housefly, too agitated to settle long enough for him to catch it. Scotty who?


Adam is special—how can he not know that? As he hurries to the door after Adam, Paul’s mind races with words he wishes he could call out after the singer. You’re the best thing that’s ever happened to me. You’re different from anyone I’ve ever known. Don’t walk out on me now. God, please, don’t let him…


On the other side of the door Adam punches it once, hard enough to shake it in its jamb, and Paul hears the wood creak in protest beneath his fist. Then he hears a muffled sob and footsteps racing down the hall. By the time he has the door open, Adam’s gone.


Paul presses a hand to his mouth to keep from crying Adam’s name out after him.  21


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