Hugo had asked me to come to Blackstone where he had set up a meeting with my prospective employer. When I arrived, I was surprised to see him waiting for me in Blackstone’s reception area.
“Kaitlyn, you look stunning as usual.” Hugo kissed my cheek.
I frowned slightly. “Hugo. Are you sure this is okay? These people know about Thornton’s vendetta against me? And they’re still interested in hiring me?”
Hugo smiled encouragingly. “You’re a tremendous talent. Don’t forget that. Hold your head up high.”
I rolled my eyes at the pep talk. “I’m a little nervous about this. Can you blame me? Look what happened the last time I let you talk me into a mysterious meeting.”
Hugo winced. “Do you regret doing Rock Star Diaries?”
“No.” I answered with certainty.
Hugo put his hand on my back and started walking me towards his office. “Then you won’t regret this. Kaitlyn, you know I’d only do the best for you, darling. I hope I haven’t made a big mistake.”
Mistake wasn’t a word I wanted to hear from Hugo, but I didn’t have any time to digest the remark because he had opened his office door. I stopped breathing for a moment and blinked my eyes. Tyler was standing in Hugo’s office. My rock star. He was looking so breathtakingly sexy that it hurt.
“Tyler.” His name caught in my throat; it sounded like a breathy whisper.
I had stopped still in my tracks, not daring to take another step, until I saw Tyler’s gorgeous smile.
“I’ve missed you, Katie.”
It was all I needed to hear. I launched myself into his arms, my heart pumping excitedly. “What are you doing here?”
Tyler wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into him. “I’m here to make you an offer you can’t refuse.”
I knew I was smiling like a crazy person, but I couldn’t help it. “I accept. Whatever it is.”
Tyler laughed. “You’re too impulsive for your own good. How am I going to keep you out of trouble?”
I began to protest, but he cut me off. Before I could even blink, he had captured my lips in a kiss. I kissed him back with hungry abandon, missing the taste of him, missing the feel of his hard body against mine, just missing everything about him. And I had almost forgotten how thoroughly he devastated my senses. Every nerve ending was tingling erotically.
Tyler pulled away. “Katie, stop distracting me. We have to talk.”
“No.” I was still caught up in the heady sensation of his kiss. I never wanted it to stop. “We can talk later.”
“C’mon. Let’s sit down.” Tyler pulled me over to a chair and then pulled me onto his lap. “We need to talk now.”
I twisted in his lap until I could see his face. “I thought you hated girly talk?”
Tyler grimaced. “If we had talked before, we could have avoided all this confusion.”
“What confusion?” I was following along with the conversation, but I was severely distracted by Tyler’s warm body being so close to mine.
Tyler seemed to tense up slightly. “I found out what happened, Katie. What you did for me.”
Suddenly, I was on alert. What did Tyler know? “What do you mean?”
“Jesus. The night you left. I wanted to talk to you, so I followed you to your hotel and managed to get a key to your room. I saw the damned video of me and Cassie. And I thought that you had done that to me. That you were going to use it on the show. I was so…hurt. I felt like you betrayed our friendship.”
I felt nauseous. Tyler was never supposed to have seen that tape. “Tyler! No. I promise you. I didn’t –”
Tyler stopped me. “Shh. It’s okay. I know. I know you had nothing to do with setting me up. And Hugo told me how you risked your whole career to erase everything. I just went berserk when I saw it. I just assumed the worst. I’m sorry.”
I shook my head, tears threatening to spill. “No. God, no. I never wanted you to see that tape. Cassie came to us that day. She wanted to confront you about the baby on the show and Michael was determined to do it. I told them both no fucking way, but Michael was furious. I should’ve known he might go behind my back, but I was shaken up by the baby news. I took off, I dunno, to think and be by myself. When I came back, it was already done. And Thornton was on the war-path, insisting that I use the material. It was a nightmare.”
Tyler rubbed wearily at his face. “Jesus, Katie. You should have told me. I never would have let you give up everything for me.”
How could I explain it to Tyler? “I know that. After Thornton threatened me, I just reacted. I destroyed the tapes and then I was so scared. And the whole baby thing on top of it. I just bolted. I didn’t want you to feel guilty about any of it. I chose to do it, Tyler, fully knowing the consequences. And I’d do it again.”
“Katie, if you’d just told me, we could’ve dealt with it together. It was only the mistaken thought that you had done this to me that crushed me. If I had known the truth from the start, even if it had aired, I would have dealt with it. And you wouldn’t have lost everything.”
I jutted out my chin stubbornly. “I would never allow it to air. Not on my show. No way.”
Tyler pulled me against him and tucked me in his arms. “Well, I’m hoping I can make it all back up to you. I really do have a job offer for you.”
I sat up, my eyes filled with amusement. “Oh boy. I can’t wait to hear this one.”
Tyler laughed. “No, I’m serious. The band has decided to re-sign for another season of Rock Star Diaries. The guys waited and put it off so long that we kept getting offered more and more money. Then Scott got a real hotshot guy in to renegotiate all our contracts. The record deal, the show, everything. So, besides getting offered an unbelievable amount to do Rock Star Diaries, we added some other stipulations. For one, we wanted more control over the show. And more importantly, we made it clear that we won’t sign unless you are the Executive Producer and any lawsuits or actions against you are dropped. Thornton had no choice but to accept.”
My mouth fell open. “What? I can’t believe it.” The full impact of what that would mean soaked into my brain. “That would solve all my problems! But, Tyler, I don’t know if I can work for that man.”
He kissed my forehead. “That’s okay. If you decide not to, we’ll figure something out. You don’t have to make a decision right now, but I promise you that I’m going to do everything in my power to persuade you to say yes.”
“Oh my.” A flash of heat suffused my body when my thoughts took a wicked turn.
“Oh yes.” He smiled devilishly. I knew he was thinking the exact same thing.
I licked my lips. “Are we done talking for now? Because I think I need a little bit of that persuasion you were talking about.”
“Hold on a second. We still haven’t talked about Cassie.”
My smile faded. “You don’t have to explain anything to me, Tyler. I never doubted that you would take responsibility for your baby and however you need to support Cassie. And I’m okay with that. In fact, I admire you for that.”
Tyler took a deep breath. “Well, it turns out that I’m not the father. It was just a stupid ploy on Cassie’s part. Her story didn’t hold up for very long. I’m not sure if she told the real father yet. No one’s seen her around.”
I felt outrage on Tyler’s behalf bubbling up. “What a bitch! Look at all the destruction she caused without a care to anyone. I can’t believe she’d try to do that to you! How did she think she’d ever get away with it?”
Tyler brushed it off. “Forget about it Katie. She was desperate and the actual father is a real pig. She’s going to have a rough time of it. I kind of feel sorry for her. I know what Sabrina went through. It’s not going to be easy for her, by any means. But she created all her own problems. After what she pulled with Alex, we should have kicked her to the curb… I doubt we’ll ever see her again.”
I shuddered. “I don’t even want to know what happened with Alex. She sounds like bad news. So, you’re absolutely s
ure you’re not the father? That’s terrific news, Tyler.”
Tyler agreed. “Yeah, I have to say that I’m really relieved about it. Now I just want to forget this big mess ever happened and concentrate on the future.”
I couldn’t believe how everything had turned around. It was like a fairytale ending. “So what are your plans for the future?”
“I’m glad you asked.” Tyler smiled devilishly. “My immediate plans involve getting you back to my hotel room and getting your clothes off as soon as possible.”
I pretended to contemplate it for a moment. “Very ambitious. But can you pull it off?”
“Watch me.”
***
I snuggled in Tyler’s arms blissfully and completely sated. He was a fabulous lover, but when his single-minded focus was trained on his partner’s pleasure, the results were unimaginable. I was still shaking with the after shocks of our lovemaking.
I loved this man with all my heart. Every part of him: the good, the bad and even the ugly.
My fingers traced the tattoo on his arm. “What would your diary say for today if I took a peek at it?”
Tyler turned to me and grunted. “I don’t have a diary. I hate writing. I used to get D’s in writing class. I should’ve gotten F’s, but the teachers didn’t want me to repeat the class. I was that hopeless. I write like a caveman.”
I couldn’t keep my hands off his gorgeous body. “Well, I wasn’t expecting fine literature, silly. I just want to know what you’re thinking.”
“I’m not a man of many words, Katie.” He pulled me close. “It would probably say: sexed up a really hot girl.”
I giggled. “That’s it?”
Tyler thought for a moment. “How about: Hope she takes the job. Cuz, I don’t want to let her out of my sight. She’d have to go on tour with Cold Fusion. That would be good. Cuz I need lots of repeat sex.”
I slapped his arm playfully. “I was right all along, Tyler Matthews. It is all about sex for you, isn’t it?”
“Dear Diary: I need lots of repeat sex,” Tyler pulled me on top of him and grinned, “because I love her.”
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Rock Me series
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Rock Me: Wicked Lead guitarist Alex hasn’t seen Lena in years. Will their renewed passions lead to heartbreak and misery or and enduring love? (Now available)
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Rock Me: Wicked
Lena never forgot…
Alex Lavigne would always be the one who got away. Now 10 years later, Lena's dreams are haunted by x-rated fantasies starring the sexy hunk who has since become lead guitarist for the wildly popular band, Cold Fusion.
Alex's world is turned upside down…
When Lena reenters his life, she rocks his whole world. He'll do whatever it takes to hold onto her.
Together…
Their passions explode beyond their most wicked imaginings. But is that enough to overcome the many obstacles standing in their way?
Warning: This book is for mature audiences only! It contains very explicit descriptions of sex and sexual acts.
Rock Me: Naughty
Allison has loved the band, Cold Fusion, since she was twelve years old. Her older brother is the bass guitarist, so the band has always treated her like a kid sister. The problem is that now that she's graduated college, Allie can't get within five feet of the band without embarrassing herself. Her body seems to betray her and give away her secret desires. And one of the band members especially fills her nights with naughty dreams and forbidden fantasies.
Allie is still a virgin and she's tired of it, but all the boys she's dated have left her cold. One night of uncontrolled passion changes all that when she is taught the art of carnal pleasures. But that one night her wild passions unleash a chain of events that can never be undone. Will her forbidden lust cause her to lose everything? Or will her new knowledge unlock the key to her heart's desire?
Rock Me: Crazy
Tommy doesn't do relationships.
Livvy doesn't do one-night-stands.
By the time she finds out that he's a rock star with serious commitment issues, it's too late, she's fallen for him. But, how can an average girl snare a sexy rock star? By pretending she's not so average...
Tommy, drummer for the band Cold Fusion, is used to partying hard. Every night there's a new woman in his bed, and that's the way he likes it. From the moment they first meet, Livvy intrigues him; she's so different from all the other girls. Despite his reluctance for 'repeat sex', he is drawn in by her crazy antics.
Livvy knows she has to step up her game to keep the hunky playboy interested. When she turns the tables on him, Tommy can't seem to get enough. But can she keep up the crazy charade or will she find herself in way over her head?
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The Billionaire's Son - The Series
The Billionaire's Son is an erotic romance series packed with intrigue, danger, secrets, powerful billionaires, clandestine sex clubs and sizzling sex scenes. The heroine, Julia, has nothing but disdain for the impossibly sexy, Derek, when they first meet. He's an arrogant, spoiled playboy who seems to catch Julia at every turn in humiliating and compromising situations. As the mystery unfolds, Julia and Derek are thrown together and sparks fly. Ultimately, they not only find the answers they are searching for, but much more than they ever expected.
The Billionaire's Son (Part1)
At the request of Jackson Vaughn himself, Julia has been working at the billionaire's estate for weeks. In all the time she's been there, she has never run into a single soul besides staff. One day, after showering off at the poolside cabana, Julia discovers her clothes missing. Her timing couldn't be worse, because today there's a special visitor.
The Billionaire's Son is a ~7,000 word erotic romance which contains explicit depictions of sexual acts including voyeurism, masturbation, threesome, light bdsm, spanking and a sexy billionaire playboy behaving badly. This story is intended for an adult audience only!
EXCERPT:
"Please, my clothes disappeared while I was showering. I need something to cover up." I detected a note of desperation in my voice, but I couldn't help it.
His eyes were searing my body with their intensity. "It would be a shame to cover up that beautiful body. No, I think we need to straighten out this little misunderstanding first."
***
My eyes must have widened as big as saucers as he stepped toward me, closing the remaining distance between us. He caressed the side of my breast with his strong fingers, leaving me trembling slightly.
"What are you doing?" I managed to gasp.
His eyes bore into mine. "I'm going to teach you a lesson for being such a naughty girl." As quick as a flash, he grabbed both my wrists and raised my arms up. He managed to wrap one hand around
both my wrists and pin them to the wall above my head. I was stretched out against the wall before him.
Instinctively, I lifted my knee trying to strike him, but he leaned against me with his hard body, rendering me helpless. "Let me go or I'm going to scream." I was frightened but felt a twinge of excitement growing in my pussy.
"Oh, you'll be screaming alright." He caressed my cheek lightly and then ran his finger down my collarbone, along my breast toward my pink, hard waiting nipples. A soft whimper escaped as he circled his fingers agonizingly slow around my nipple. He raised my breast up and this time there was no stopping him…
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