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

The sun had just about disappeared when the slide of the door made me turn to greet whoever was joining me. But as soon as I saw him, my heart stopped.


For a split second, a desperate want washed over me. Bathed in the fading light, he was even more beautiful than the last time I’d seen him, when I’d clocked him hard in the mouth. That roiling anger surfaced again, boiling my blood, and I glared at the asshole who dared interrupt my communion with nature.


He stared back, his expression neutral.


I fought to keep my tongue in check. I’d promised Lou I wasn’t going to cause trouble, and I meant it. And it really wouldn’t do to have a fight on the very first day. I could say whatever I wanted about him when filming was finished. Until then, I needed to keep a lid on my temper. My anger would have to stay inside. Looking at him, I had absolutely no idea how I’d manage it


Chapter 8