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

Dan shook his head, but I saw the affection in his eyes as he stared after Vincent.


“Come on, let’s get you settled. I’m sure you’d like to relax a little after your trip.” Dan took the suitcase from me and headed toward the stairs. He turned his head and spoke to me over his shoulder as he started to climb. “So, you saw the kitchen, and feel free to help yourself to anything there. Make yourself at home. Vincent wants you to be comfortable here, and while we’ll be filming in and around the house for pretty much every scene, he hopes you’ll find it enjoyable. This is your room.”


He pushed open the door at the top of the stairs on the left, then walked in and set down the suitcase by the bed. It was a well-appointed room, done in browns and cream with rich, dark wood furniture, and the large window looked out over the back.


Chapter 7