Actor Alex Lockhart’s career is in a good place. The roles are coming in, the work is steady, and everything is falling into place. Even his sex life, since Alex finally hooked up with another hot actor, Spencer Johns, and Spencer pushes every one of Alex’s buttons. Then, just when Alex is on the verge of landing an exciting role, he learns the part went to Spencer. And Spencer didn’t even bother to mention he was up for the part. Feeling furious and betrayed, with one punch Alex takes their sudden feud public. Hollywood is abuzz with their rivalry. When a chance at a great independent movie comes up, Alex can’t turn down the role, even if Spencer is also slated to be in it. Beneath his outward hate and loathing for Spencer simmers hurt and a desperate want Alex can’t seem to quell. But as he tries to hold onto the hurt and anger, Alex learns Spencer isn’t quite what he thought. Can burning desire and want be enough to put out the flames of Alex’s rage?

Something Like Want

But the chance to work with Vincent again? To make something amazing? I couldn’t pass that up. Vincent had a true eye for the potential of things, and he’d take something good and make it great. He’d done wonders for me: my star had definitely risen a few notches after that miniseries aired.


“We’re professionals, Lou. We can handle working together.” I kept my voice calm and even, despite not feeling it. Lou didn’t say anything, and I knew what his weighted silence meant. I blew out a breath and pinched the bridge of my nose. “Ican handle it. I won’t cause any trouble—I’ll just do the job.”


“Even if your character and his are the ones romantically involved?”


I sucked in a breath. Shit. Could I work with him under those circumstances? Could I put aside my hate for the asshole long enough to shoot romantic scenes with him? My gut said no. I should walk away and forget the project existed.


Chapter 4