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

“You and Spence are certainly getting a long better.” Vincent’s deep voice startled me from my musings and contemplation of the ocean. Turning, I offered him a smile, which he returned. “You’ve even been nice to each other in public. What the fuck has gotten into you?”


His teasing tone made me chuckle. “Your fault for making us call a truce in the first place.”


“I’ll take credit for that.” Vincent’s smug smirk was not a surprise. Then his expression sobered. “So I’m planning something special for the first screening of Talking with Ghostsif I can get it cut together in time.”


“Yeah.” His response was curt as he deliberately ignored my inviting tone. He looked me right in the eye. “And hey. Don’t be a stranger if you feel like a visit, okay? You’re welcome any time.” Not one to show emotion, Vincent walked away as soon as the words were out of his mouth. But he paused to shout over his shoulder, “With proper warning, that is.”


Chapter 32