Sean Stirling isn’t having a good day. Hearing snide comments on a photoshoot, he storms off, not caring that he looks every inch a celebrity throwing a tantrum. Things get worse when he falls on the ice-covered street. As a car comes barreling toward him, there’s nothing he can do to prevent his fate. Luckily, Emerson Willis is there to save the day. Emerson pushes the man from the street, then gets bamboozled into accompanying the stranger to the hospital. After Emerson sees himself on television, he realizes the man he saved is a pop star. Now, Sean is smitten and eager to thank his rescuer. Emerson, whose mind is still spinning, can’t tell what to think about the sudden attention. Can the musician convince Emerson they’re made for each other? Or will Emerson dismiss it all as the passing fancy of a rich and famous man?

Double Act

“Sorry to sound so bitchy,” Sean said. He gulped down the last of his drink and set the empty cup on the table. “I’m really not like this all the time. It’s been a rough few days.”


“Of course. I understand, Sean. It’s odd seeing the flaws of show business. It always appears so glamorous.”


“It is, most of the time. And like I said, I love what I do.”


Emerson eyed Sean’s cup. “Need another?”


“Nah, that will get me through the morning. Usually it’s protein shakes for breakfast, so I’m used to a liquid diet.” He patted his stomach. “Gotta keep in shape. My image sells just as much as my voice.”


“Well, I’d say that the image is just as nice as the voice.”


Sean leaned forward, resting his elbows on the table. “That’s sweet of you to say.”


“I really don’t know why you’re interested in me.”


“Truthfully? It’s your eyes. They’re very intense.”


Chapter 11