Blurb:

For Abby Renard, the plan was supposed to be simple—join her brothers’ band on the last leg of their summer tour and decide if she’s finally ready for the limelight by becoming its fourth member. Of course, she never imagined stumbling onto the wrong tour bus at Rock Nation would accidentally land her in the bed of Jake Slater, the notorious womanizing lead singer of Runaway Train. When he mistakes her for one of his groupie’s, Abby quickly lets him know she sure as hell isn't in his bed on purpose.

Jake Slater never imagined the angel who fell into his bed would resist his charms by promptly kneeing him in the balls. Of course, the fact she seems like a prissy choir girl makes her anything but his type. So he is more than surprised when after betting Abby she wouldn’t last a week on their tour bus, she is more than willing to prove him wrong. But as Jake’s personal life begins to implode around him, he finds an unlikely ally in Abby. He’s never met a woman he can talk to, joke with, or most importantly make music with.

As the week starts comes to a close, neither Abby nor Jake is ready to let go. Can a sweetheart Country songstress and a bad boy of Rock N Roll actually have a future together?

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RADIO INTERVIEW WITH 

RUNAWAY TRAIN

Location: Austin, Texas on Runaway Train’s Tour Bus 

What: Phone interview with Pam and Jenn from Austin Local Radio Station 

When: Day after Rock Nation 

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Pam: This is Pam and Jenn coming at you live from Austin’s Rocked out studios! Jenn: We have the guys of Runaway Train with us on the phone fresh off the huge Rock Nation music festival! *sound drop of an out of control crowd*

Pam: We both know how much you guys rock but can I get a roll call for the listeners out there? Names and what you do?

Brayden: Thanks for having us on your show, ladies.

AJ: She said roll call, not suck up time.

Brayden: Shut up.

Jake: Well, as the front man, I’ll go first since I’m most important.

Rhys: *muttering* Douchebag

Jake: Anyway, I’m Jake Slater—lead singer, guitarist, and song writer for Runaway Train

Brayden: I’m Brayden Vanderburg, and I’m lead guitarist, background vocals, and I also do songwriting.

Rhys: I’m Rhys McGowan, and I’m the bassist.

AJ: Saving the best for last. I’m AJ Resendiz, and I’m the drummer. I really know what to do with a stick…..and I also do some background vocals.

Jenn: Sounds like four of you have your hands full! Pam: Right!!! What or who do you do to wind down after a show like Rock Nation…the groupies must be lining up for a ticket to the bus after the show *both laugh out loud*

Brayden: Well, there are no groupies for me. I’ve been happily married for five years, so after the show, I’m usually talking or Skyping with my wife, Lily, and our two children, Jude and Melody.

Jake: Bray is the Old Fart of the group.

AJ: *snickering* You got that right.

Brayden: Yeah, well, what these guys aren’t saying is they can get pretty geriatric after a show. Like crawl in the bed and sleep for hours and days.

Jake: That’s because not only have we put everything we had into a show, we’ve usually burned off all the excess adrenaline with some lovely ladies.

Rhys: Damn straight

Pam: So I heard through the grapevine that you have a bus guest? Truth? *sound bite of the Jeopardy thinking music*

Jake: Oh fuck…I, erm, I mean…

Rhys: Oh no, you made the bet, so you should be the one to explain it, asswipe.

Jake: *groaning* Okay, so yes, we have a guest on our bus. Her name is Angel.

Brayden: Talking about her like that makes her sound like a stripper. Tell them the truth.

Jake: Fine. Her name is Abby. She’s a singer, and she accidentally got on the wrong bus. Okay?

AJ: Nice stall job, man. Why don’t you tell them about how she accidentally fell into your bed, and instead of falling for your charms, she nailed you in the balls?

Rhys and Brayden: *laughing*

Jake: Whatever. She’s a real piece of work that’s for sure.

Jenn: Sound like you are going to have your hands full boys! Pam: *jumps in with a little too much excitement* Jake how do you think you will fair with Abby in the bus?

Jake: I’ll be fine. I know how to handle women.

AJ: *snickering* Oh, you don’t know how to handle this one.

Rhys: Jake’s just saying that because for the first time ever, he’s met a chick who isn’t swooning for him or intimidated by him.

Jake: Whatever…next question please.

Together: Oh to be a fly on the wall for the next week! You think I can get a follow up interview on Sunday *snickers*

Pam: Did I just hear the Abby put you in your place Jake? *drops sound bite of a whip crack* She must be some lady!

Brayden: Abby is a true lady, and you can bet that she’s going to keep Jake on his toes for the remainder of the week.

Rhys: *wistfully* She’s something all right…

AJ: Seriously she’s gorgeous. And she wears dresses like a lady too

Jake: *snorting* Oh yeah, those sundresses showing her fabulous rack and fantastic legs are really lady like.

Jenn: Ok all joking aside what’s next? You have just about 3 weeks left one the tour and a new album after that. Anything you can share?

Jake: Bray and I have been working on a lot of new material for the album

AJ: You’re not going to mention the duet? *smacks* Ow, dude, what the hell?

Rhys: Yeah, Jake, tell the listeners about the duet you wrote with Abby

Jake: *mumbling under his breath* Yeah, so I’ve written my first duet—

AJ: Like ever…the guy NEVER does collaborating with anyone, but he’s written a song with Abby.

Jake: Like I was saying, it’s a duet called “I’ll Take You with Me”. I plan on recording it with her too.

Pam: Ok guys we are going to take a call…Cris your on with Runaway Train…OMG!!!! *long ear piercing scream* I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Each and every one of you! YOU SO ROCKED OUT ROCK NATION!!!!! * continuous screams* Jenn: Wow! *mutes the phone line mid scream* Guys how do you deal with that? Pam: Right! How can you live your life? I also think it’s best if we drop this call. Cris you rock but this is about the guys.

Jenn: Never a dull moment!

Pam: Well I think we have taken enough of your time this morning. Good luck with the rest of the tour! Good luck with the new album. Most of all…Good luck with the little sassy thing on your bus this week! *sound bite of Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train* Jenn: Let the games begin!

Pam: Be sure to stop and see the guys on the last leg of the tour and you can pick up their current album on iTunes and be on the lookout for the new album! Both: Thanks and hope to chat soon…Jenn: Maybe Sunday! *both snicker and laugh*

Katie Ashley is the New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon Best-Selling author of The Proposition. She lives outside of Atlanta, Georgia with her two very spoiled dogs and one outnumbered cat. She has a slight obsession with Pinterest, The Golden Girls, Harry Potter, Shakespeare, Supernatural, Designing Women, and Scooby-Doo.

She spent 11 1/2 years educating the Youth of America aka teaching MS and HS English until she left to write full time in December 2012.

She also writes Young Adult fiction under the name Krista Ashe.

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I have waited for so long to do this. Kellan Kyle has always been my number 1 book boyfriend and no one has ever snatched that spot yet. So when I heard that we will be part of his blog tour, I told my partner Pam that we gotta go meet him. This is a once in a lifetime chance and we should not chicken out! So I immediately shot an email to Kellan's boss and asked if we can go meet him even for 30 mins. S.C. was so accommodating that she said she will call Denny to check his schedule and set up the meeting as soon as possible. OMFG! This is it! A point of no return! I am meeting the man of my dreams!!! How cool is that?

The meeting was set on a Friday morning since the band will be busy rehearsing in the afternoon for their upcoming show to promote their second album. Even this early, Kellan looked stunning. He entered the room and was not alone, Griffin walked towards us with a very sexy grin on his face.

He shook our hands and greeted us.

Kellan: Mornin' girls nice to meet you, I'm Kellan Kyle and this is my friend Griffin. I asked him to join us, I hope it's ok.

Cris : Fuck! That was all I managed to say. Kiera is the luckiest girl in the world!

Pam elbowed me while sporting a fake smile to both of them so it wont be too obvious that she's saying something to me.

Pam: Cris, get a grip! Uhmm, sorry about that. Its our pleasure to meet you both and we really thank you for giving us this opportunity. My friend, Cris (she then punched me forcefully in my thigh to wake me up in my daydream) would like to say something too. Cris?

Cris: Uhmmm... Uhmmmm...Oh yeah, don't worry this will be fun and quick. (shoot me now! did I just give them a different connotation?) 

Kellan and Griffin burst into a small fit of giggles. Covering my face with one hand Griffin then answered.

Griffin: Kell is definitely good at quickie you know, he can pull a stunt in 10 minutes.

Kellan smacked his head and said.

Kellan: Griff! I think its too early for that kind of conversation, and please don't embarrass me in front of these lovely ladies! Sorry girls, can we start with the questions please?

***Pam and I decided to do away with the usual interview and kept it light and funny. 

What better way to have it than some good SLAM BOOK QUESTIONS and MADLIBS game?

So here it is... enjoy!

WHO AM I?

Hi! My name is KELLAN KYLE. Born in Seattle, WA and I do music for a living.

Let’s get to know you better

Tell us your favorite:

Song: It changes all the time. Today, it’s Carry On Wayward Son by Kansas.

Movie/ TV Show: Don’t watch too much TV. I just flip around until I find something interesting.

Band: Led Zeppelin

Color: Red or blue

Food: Oooh, hmmm, nothing beats a well-made burger.

Drink: Beer is my favorite.

Cartoon Character: Bugs Bunny

Sports: Not too much into sports, but I’ll watch baseball on occasion

Hobbies: Music. It’s my career and my hobby. Maybe I should branch out? Lol

Vacation Spots: Any place that is warm with a sandy beach.

Let’s dig deep

Describe your fashion style: Um, I don’t know that I have one. I like my wardrobe to be basic and simple. I’m a no-fuss kind of guy.

Describe your daily routine: When I’m not touring, I get up, kiss Kiera, exercise, have coffee, kiss Kiera, do a bit of lyric writing, kiss Kiera, meet with the guys, hang out for a bit afterwards, Kiss Kiera, go home, have dinner, crawl into bed, and then I really get to kiss Kiera.

3 major things you can’t live without? My family, my guitar, and my car.

If there is one thing you could change about yourself, what would it be and why? Hmm, that’s an interesting question. I would probably change my face. I know girls find me attractive, but, uh, looking like this hasn’t always been easy for me.

What is your worst habit? I tend to stick my foot in my mouth when I get really angry. I need to learn to zip it.

Greatest fear in life? Losing someone I love.

Most likely to be arrested? That’s easy…Griffin. In fact, we have bail money already set aside for him.

If there is one person you could bring back from the dead, who would it be and why? My mom. I can’t explain why, other than, I would have liked to say goodbye.

One of your most embarrassing moment? Hmm, I don’t really get embarrassed. I have slipped and said things to Denny I wish I hadn’t. That was kind of embarrassing.

Greatest regret so far? Hurting Denny. By far, that’s my biggest one.

Greatest achievement in life? I suppose I should say my band, but uh, no…it’s being a good husband. Or, trying to be anyway. I suppose you’d have to ask Kiera if I was succeeding at that.

Let’s talk dirty

Boxers or briefs? Boxers. Definitely.

Lights on or lights off? Depends on what you’re doing. Sometimes darkness is erotic, other times, I want to see every inch I can.

Sexiest part of your body? According to Kiera, it’s the abs. I don’t know…I think I have nice eyes.

Sexiest part of Kiera’s body? God, can I only pick one? I’m crazy for that ridge along her lower back. God…hot.

Kinkiest thing you’ve ever done? Haha! You know…my wife might read this, so I’m going to skip that answer. I’m sure you understand. ;)

Favorite place to get down and dirty? It’s not the place, it’s the person. The entire world is our bedroom as far I’m concerned.

Let’s play Mad Libs

(Mixing business with pleasure in Vegas, Kellan Style)

Adjective: Spicy

Plural Noun: Notes

Verb: Thrust

Noun: Ass-hat

Adjective: Fucking (Yes, I’m considering that an adjective. ;) )

Number: Five

Adjective: Cozy

Plural Noun: Guitars

Adjective: Rambunctious

Plural Noun: Chuckles

Person-in-room: Griffin

Number: One thousand four hundred and fifty two

Color: Puce

Type of Liquid: Tequila

Number: Thirteen

Plural Noun: Legs

Adjective: Hard

Number: Sixty-nine (Sorry, Griffin wouldn’t shut up until I wrote that down.)

A Place: Pete’s Bar (My home away from home!)

The Same Place: Uh…Pete’s Bar? Lol

Let's see how the the story goes

Headed to Las Vegas for a spicy business trip but still want to check out the sights and notes? Here are some tips you'll need to thrust on your visit to the ass-hat city.

After a fucking day of 5 meetings, head to one of Vegas's many cozy buffets. Stuff yourself with fried guitars, rambunctious tacos, and freshly baked chuckles. Then you'll want to hit one of the big casinos like Griffin's Palace or the MGM. Don't feel badly if you blow1,452 dollars at the puce-jack table, because, hey, at least you got free shots of tequila! Pace yourself! Don't have more than 13 drinks in an hour. And never mix hard legs with beer. It will make you feel hard and you'll never wake up in time for the 69 important meetings you have again the next day. But the most important thing to remember is this: Have fun, because what happens in Pete's Bar, stays in Pete's Bar.

We would like to say thank you to S.C. Stephens for allowing us to do this fun post and for taking the time out of her busy schedule to answer all the questions. We love yah!

This guy is too much!!! I mean, who in his right mind would like to be interviewed in a bar? Only Cade Walker can pull such stunt!

Well, I guess I had no other choice but to go ALONE since my partner Pam did some last minute errands. I would have to admit that I am a bit excited though…to finally meet this manwhore and see for myself why Lor had a hard time saying NO!

So I started raiding my closet and looked for something cute to wear. Did I just say cute? Why do I even bother to dress up? Mmmm something must be wrong!

Gotcha! I decided to be a little bit girly tonight but without losing the toughness. I don’t want him to think that I’m one of those “dress to impress” girls! So I took a shower, dried my hair, put a little make up on and dolled myself up with this cute lacy white dress that perfectly matched my brutal biker boots and accessories. I was ready to go!

           

We agreed to meet at 8, but I arrived way too early so I decided to just sit at the bar and ordered some coke zero. I don’t want to feel all tipsy while doing the interview anyways. Just when I’m about to have my first gulp, I felt a hot hard body behind me. I don’t need to turn around to know who it was. A strong, deep but sexy as hell voice started to speak.

”Need some company?” Hell of course, I came here for you duh!!!

So just to get this over with, I finally turned around and got the biggest surprise of my life! Whoa! This man is gorgeous! He’s about 6’7” tall, blonde hair, muscular body, intense green eyes that just by staring at it, I know I would be in trouble. He led the way to one of the farthest booth and I followed him, still holding on with my coke zero. 

Curiously looking what I have in my hand he said.

“So Cris, I don’t mean to offend but you’re such a baby! You sure you’re allowed to enter a bar?”

This guy is a prick! “Hey! Im short I know but that doesn’t mean my 5’2 height can’t kick your sweet huge ass.” Ooops, where did it come from?

“Whoa, hold your horses chickie! Just making sure. I don’t want to end this beautiful night in handcuffs for taking a child to a bar who apparently checks on my sweet huge ass! I love being tied up in cuffs you know, but somewhere comfy and cozy at least, not behind the bars! So tell me, was it really huge?”

This guy is impossible and not to mention very conceited! “Please Cade, this is something serious! I need to get this done asap so can we just get it on and start with the questions? And please don’t call me chickie! I’m not one of your girls that you can play at. I’m here for business, and if for one second you can’t pretend to be one, then I’m outta here!” Im ready to leave but his heated grip on my left hand suddenly stopped me.

“Stay! Please stay! I promise to be serious. It’s just that this whole interview thing is a first to me, babe. So I guess you would have to put up with my…uhhmmm mmmm uneasiness?”

“You? Cade Walker? Uneasy? Never in a million years. Oh well, whatever! Can I start with my questions?”

“Yeah, but please let me buy you a drink first, just a small peace offering for being a jackass.”

“Ok fine and just so you wouldn’t call me chickie anymore! Jack and coke please.”

As the server left our table to get our drinks, I put out my ipad and threw in my first question.

Cris: So Cade, since we didn’t hear so much about you in the story, well aside from the fact that you took advantage of Lor while she was all drunk and tipsy, can you tell us more about yourself?

Cade: Ouch! You really think that low of me huh! And just for a disclaimer, I didn’t take advantage of her! It’s a consensus decision by 2 adults having a good time.

Cris: You mean two intoxicated adults huh? So Cade, tell us your story. Who is the real Mr. Walker and what does he want from life?

Cade: There’s really not a lot to tell. I’m just a good ole country boy from a small town in Missouri. I grew up on a big ranch and when my parents died it became mine. I may seem like I’m all about having a good time, but my number one concern is the success of my ranch and carrying on the Walker name in a way to make my parents proud. Even though I lost them years ago, I’ll never forget the love they shared. My daddy loved my momma more than anything in the world. The way his eyes would light up when she would walk into a room...damn. I never thought I’d feel that...but I did when I met Lor. 

As he told his story, my eyes immediately found his adorable lips, his voice rumbled through me. God it was sexy! I suddenly became jealous of Lor and wondered how those lips would feel in mine. Hey Cris, get a grip! That was my subconscious mind talking to me. When he caught me almost drooling, Cade just grinned and said.

Cade: Hey Cris, you okay?

Cris: Uhhmm sure, just didn’t take you as one with real sense. But then why you don’t do relationships and opt for casual sex? Was it about a traumatic experience in the past?

Cade: No traumatic experience, hon. I mean you like sex don’t ya? (He says with a devilish smirk.) Sex is fun...really fun. I just never thought I would find a love like my parents shared. I guess my standards were set pretty high.

Wow sex… S E X! I felt a sudden tingle in my nipple as I watch his mouth utter those words. While I bit my nails I then moved on with my next question.

Cris: So Cade, tell me, would you let anyone stand in the way of your woman? I mean like a pierced, tattooed hottie?

Cade: Cris, I like you, so I’m just gonna tell you this one time: this interview will end real damn quick if we start talking about that asshat.

Cris: Oh! I’m sorry, okay moving on to the next. So why Lor? What is it about her that makes it all different? I mean, why feel the need to pursue her?

Cade: I can’t really tell ya why, Cris. I just feel something strong for her...in my heart. I feel like she’s a lot like me. The pride she feels for her ranch and the way she feels about her family, that all reminds me of myself. She’s a damn good woman – hell, any man would be crazy not to want her.

As he reminisced that moment with Lor, he took a swig of his beer and licked the right side of his lips. Oh good good Lord! It sent vibrations through my body, made my skin hot and my muscles rippled with need. How many more questions do I have? I need to finish this immediately or else I would end up agreeing doing the same thing. So I cleared my throat and start throwing my follow up question.

Cris: Cade this question might be a little inappropriate. But my readers were polled [not really but I'm just dying to know] what is the craziest place you've ever had sex?

Shaking his head at me and biting his lip with that sexy grin. 

Cade: I don’t kiss and tell, hon, but I will tell ya this...I’ve heard sex on a tractor can be a hell of a lot fun.

I really need to cut this off. I don’t think I can still stand staring at his green eyes without me imagining how his hard, sculpted body would rock against mine and now all I can think about is a big green tractor. I am not in my usual self and I have to blame “JD” for that. So I decided to skip the remaining 3 questions and just jump immediately to the last.

Cris: So what’s your plan now Cade? How would you like your destiny to unfold?

Cade: Well, hon I guess you’ll just have to read Destined to Change and see what Lisa Harley has in store for me...I promise ya’ll won’t be disappointed. As a matter of fact, I’ve never disappointed a lady in my life. He said with a wink of his eye.

Thank God it was done! Cade settled the bill and accompanied me outside the bar to the parking lot. I opened my purse and found my keys when I felt his hand touched mine.

“Let me.”

He took the keys and opened the door for me. He’s not that bad after all, I feel there is really something about this guy than just his pretty face and sexy body.

Just before I hopped inside the car, I decided to take one final glance of him and that’s when it happened…

“Thanks for a great night and I’m sorry for being a bit too forward earlier, and for calling you chickie.” He said with his sexy voice. I knew I was in trouble early on, and it only took me those lines to finally give in. I let my hands do the talking. As he held my gaze, my hand roamed a little lower, surveying the territory and reached down to hold one of the perfectly formed asses I have ever touched. Shoot! Did I just do that?

“Whoa that was hot! Well I guess I was wrong to even call you a chickie.”

There goes the cocky Cade. I just smiled.

“Thanks for the drink.” I said and gave him a quick peck on the cheek instead. When I pulled off, he grabbed me on my shoulder and closed the gap between us. My swaying vision made me feel nauseous so I closed me eyes while my chest and nipples hardened and I knew he felt them. 

He cupped my chin and eased my face up when all of a sudden I heard Usher singing in the background “Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby Ah-ooh baby baby ooh baby baby. Girl tonight you're the prey. I'm the hunter. Take you here, take you there. Take you under. Imagine me whispering in your ear, That I wanna take off all your clothes and put something on yah.”

Damn! I don’t know whether to be happy or pissed!

“Nice ringtone huh.”

“Well I guess that was my cue, I think I’d better go.”

“Boyfriend?”

“No, that’s my blog partner, Pam, just checking on me.”

“Sweet! Maybe I can call you sometime?”


“Sorry Cade,  I don’t do booty calls and I'm not gonna start with you.” He just smiled as I turned my back and leave.

Shoot! That was close! Real close! 

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Blurb:

Destiny…it’s really an interesting thought isn’t it…destiny. Loralei Harper’s destiny was determined before her birth. It was very simple. She was expected to graduate from high school, marry Declan Sharp, and have two kids. She would stay at home with them, while her husband worked on the family farm. But the funny thing about destiny is…it can change in the blink of an eye. Now Loralei has to figure out what to do when everything changes. Declan Sharp, a sweet country boy, grew up with Loralei. Their parents couldn’t have planned their relationship any better. Loralei was the love of his life and their future was bright, but sometimes life gets in the way of your plans. Jaxon Daniels, a pierced, tattooed, badass with a gentle soul, just wanted to get out of the city and relax in the country for a little while. The last thing he was looking for was right in front of him. With skeletons in his closet, will he be able to hold on to the woman he loves, when the past comes out to play? Cade Walker, a cocky cowboy, never gave love a second thought. Sex? Now that was a different story. After a drunken night, all of that changes when he feels something for Loralei...with his heart. This good ole boy learns that alls fair in love and war. What happens when all of these lives cross paths? Whose destiny will change and who will get their happily ever after?

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Strike the Striker

Sitting on the floor of the Newport Music Hall in Columbus, Ohio waiting for the bands to enter is torture! Sitting with the rest of the press I made sure I got a front row seat to see the action. I want to ask Noel about his love life but I know I have to get through Striker and Embrace the Darkness first. I will never understand why rockers “do what they do” when it comes to woman but if the press is right Striker has it out for Noel and Lane and I tend to find out why! Its what sell papers right?

Embrace the Darkness walks in and takes their seats. Striker is no disappointment walking in as if he owns the place. As reporters are yelling I make sure my voice is heard over them and all the plashing cameras…

How’s it going Rocky! How did it feel to get sucker punched by Noel? (I can see he is uncomfortable by this question)

Striker: *Clears throat* Bloody whelp caught me off guard. It won’t happen again. Next question.

As I hear “next question” I yell again…So now that Embrace the Darkness is the official opening act for Black Falcon do you think you can keep it in your pants?

Striker: *Grins and leans into the mic* You’re the first lady to ever say that like it’s a bad thing.

Yelling a follow up…Can’t feel all that great opening for Noel when you want what he has. How you handling that?

Striker: *Looks at his band mates and shakes his head* You’re a pushy one, aren’t you? Let’s set something straight, I’m not jealous of Noel Falcon. If I want what he has, I’ll just take it.

He is getting mad! I yell again. So you are starting a jewelry line? I know where this is heading but I have to bait him.

Striker: *Lifts an eyebrow* Yes.

So the word on the street is that you have recruited Ms. Vance to work the ad campaign? Why?

Striker: *Licks his lips* Ms. Vance has an eye for beauty and I know she’ll do things right by me. She’ll give me all the personal attention to detail that I need.

Over the crowd I find myself yelling again. I get you think she is hot but dude give it up! Don’t you think it is beneath even you to play a game like this?

Striker: *Leans back in the chair* I don’t think I’m playing games. I’ve made it pretty obvious to everyone what I want.

Now we have a back and forth going and all eyes are on us! I continue…With games like this don’t you think that the record label will pull you off the tour?

Striker: *Laughs* Babe, I’m the talent. Labels don’t fuck with the talent.

I hear someone else yell…When is the new album out? I let it slide because I want to know too.

Striker: We’ll be in the studio right after this tour, so hopefully it’ll be out early next year.

I still can’t help it and I have to know. I ask…You know Noel and Lane are back together. You know the rumor is that he is going to ask her to marry him. So why do you keep it up? very one knows that you are interested in more than just a business relationship?

Striker: I don’t believe she’s married yet. Until then, she’s fair game.

I follow up with…There are tons of groupies waiting in the wings? Can you stick with one of them?

Striker: I need a woman of substance…one with a good head on her shoulders as well as beautiful. That’s a rarity in this business. Groupies rarely, if ever, fit that bill.

With that I am asked to leave. Wait not asked more like picked up and carried out but as I go I can’t help but yell one last time. “You’ll never get her!” That makes me smile!

Striker: *Rolls eyes* Bloody hell! Where’d that one come from? She’s a hellcat.

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Rock The Band Book Review

"ASK AND THOU SHALL RECEIVE..."

We wanted more of Noel so we got it. Michelle Valentine did not fail us when we asked for it, in fact she has given us so much more. This story is short and sweet but it has everything that I could ask for a novella. 

The story is told from Noel's POV and took off exactly where we left in Rock the Heart. 

After their reconciliation, Noel has decided to keep Lanie a permanent presence in his life and there is no way that he will let her go. You can totally see his genuine love for Lane, his devotion to make everything right this time and the determination to do anything to keep their relationship last.

“I’m sure because I never want to mess things up with you again. I can’t be without you. The only thing that concerns me now is your happiness. I’m just asking for the chance to be your everything. I need to be your forever.”

Of course, there were a few bumps along the way, but because of Noel and Lane's unconditional love for each other, there was nothing in this world that they can't handle together. I love that the story is not overly complicated but still gives enough drama to get me hooked and turning pages. 

Michelle did not fail to give the readers her regular dose of passionate and steamy scenes, something that we have loved in the first book. 

“Even though I couldn’t get enough of her body, this crazy chemistry I felt between us stemmed from more than just sex. We had something here.

Love. And it was undeniable.

Every time I thought it wasn’t possible to love her anymore, I found my heart swelling more each second I was around her. “I love you so much that sometimes it hurts.”

But beyond the steamy scenes and romantic lines, what I really loved about the book is that it likewise make readers appreciate important life lessons like forgiveness, trust and the power of true love. Just like Noel and Lanie's story, true love brought many wonderful things in their lives that made their world sparkling and cheerful. The very same reason however did their world dark, bitter and distressful at some point. But as the saying goes, "true love always finds its way"...odd enough, it's only love that gave both Noel and Lanie the cure and the power to endure all hurts and pains it brought into their lives.

This is an easy 5/5 stars for us!

Congratulations Michelle! You did it again!

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