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

Vincent gave me another broad smile. “Figured if I was going to do this right, I might as well have the proper editing space.”


I gazed around, still taking it all in. The small sound booth in the corner caught my eye. “Impressive.”


“You know by now I don’t half-ass anything. Besides.” He gave a shrug and stood. “I enjoyed the shit out of this. I think I’ll do more indie films.”


“Hell yeah.” I grinned. “I totally agree with that.”


He gave me a look and said in a droll tone, “I was waiting for your approval.”


He shoved me none too gently in the direction of the booth. “Get in there. I’ve got the monitor queued up and your dialogue pages on the stand. Stop wasting time.”


I saluted, enjoying the banter, knowing I hadn’t really pissed him off. He grumbled something under his breath that I couldn’t make out beyond “entitled actor” and resumed his seat in front of the sound equipment.


Chapter 30