by Cari Quinn
“No way.”
Suze came over and led her to the trio of mirrors stationed in front of a small dais. “Just look and you won’t argue.”
“Wait.” Elle ran over to her with a huge bag. “I got you something.”
“I think the shirt is enough, girlfriend.”
Elle waved her off. “No, this is your something new. I think you’ll like it.” She thrust the bag at her. “Look first. Before the dress.”
Denver opened the bag—and it was her turn to tear up. “Dammit, Elle.” She reached into the canvas bag and pulled out the silver-dusted Converse sneakers. They were snow white and dusted with sparkles.
She flicked off her usual Chucks for the bride version and stepped into them.
Instead of looking horrified, Suze made excited little fists. “So perfect!”
Denver stepped up onto the dais and her breath caught at the perfect tumble of lace and fluffy tulle. She traced an unsteady hand over the sash that matched her ring perfectly. She shook out the skirts and covered her feet, but she knew the shoes were there. And when she walked down that aisle, he’d see them just before she stopped in front of him in that little chapel.
“So, guys. I’m marrying my best friend on September twenty-fifth.”
“Yeah, you are.” Elle ran up to hug her. “You guys are going to be so happy.”
She touched her temple to Elle’s in the mirror. “I’m about to go broke for a wedding dress. My dress.”
“Maybe only a little broke,” Suze said from the floor.
Denver dashed away the stupid tears that had leaked out. “Yeah?”
“Vera will be really pleased.”
“I think I might give my guy a heart attack. Think she’ll be pleased about that too?”
Suze laughed. “It’s her very favorite thing.”
They all laughed. Nikki popped the cork on a bottle of champagne as they did the paperwork. Thirty minutes later, as they were backing down the drive to the winding road that led her back to Ryan, she finally felt a piece of the urgency Ryan had been nearly vibrating with.
When Elle finally turned onto their street, Denver was tapping on every surface in the backseat.
“You all right back there?” Elle asked.
“Yeah. Just want to see Ry.”
“I’ll remind you of that when we’re driving through the square states again.”
Denver rolled her eyes. “Don’t remind me. Ryan gets cranky when we have to go long stretches without a break.”
“Mostly because he’s trying to get into your pants.”
Denver snorted as Elle came to a stop. She hopped out and flipped the driver’s seat forward to let them out. Lo hopped out and gave Elle a quick hug before running up the walkway.
“Thanks.”
Elle’s bluebell eyes flooded. “Seriously. You gotta stop.”
“All I said was thanks.”
Elle dabbed under her eyes with her wrists. “Dammit, I just fixed my makeup.”
Denver dragged her in for an impulsive hug. “Go. Get out of here, you two.” She waved at Molly. “Thanks for coming with us.”
Molly flicked her fingers through the sunroof. “I got to play with Vera Wang dresses. Day made.”
Denver turned to the apartment building and found Ryan standing in the doorway. She grinned and ran at him full out.
Ryan caught her with a grunt. “Hello to you, too.”
“So, we’re gonna do this?”
Ryan’s green eyes sparkled. “Fuck yeah, we are.”
“I’m going to smoke your ass on September twenty-fifth, buddy.”
“I can’t wait.”
She wrapped her arms around his neck. “I can’t wait to see your face.”
“You’re not coming down the aisle in jeans, right? I mean, I don’t care, but you actually found a dress, right?”
“Possibly.”
He cupped his arms under her butt and lifted her higher. “I love you, Colorado.”
She looked down at him. “Yeah, I guess I love you, too.”
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A lead singer, a professor, and another lead singer walk into a bedroom...
Molly McIntire loves her career as the lead singer of the band Warning Sign. She also loves her big sister who helped get her the job.
Who she does not love?
The cocky, demanding, hot as Hades rival lead singer of The Grunge, rockstar Luc Moreau, who through a series of misfortunate events ends up singing with her.
In her band. On her stage. Together.
It's like getting naked, with a microphone between them. So is there any surprise she has to hate screw the hell out of him afterward?
Except someone sees them. Someone who doesn't only want to watch. Moody, mysterious Professor Ethan Haywood wants to join in.
And he wants them both, in every dirty, decadent way. For a night...or so much more. No matter the consequences.
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a Rock Star Series
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Triple Trouble #2
Dirty Duet #3
Lost Lyric #4
Coming in May 12th, 2017
Perfect Pitch #5
Hammered
a Rock Star Romantic Comedy Series
Manaconda #1
Manhandled #2
Manipulated #3
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Manster #4
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Lost in Oblivion Series
USA Today Bestselling Rockstar Series
SEDUCED
Music kept them going. Now it might tear them apart… Guitarist Nick Crandall has one focus in his life—Oblivion, the band he started with his closest friends, lead singer Simon Kagan and bassist Deacon McCoy. After losing their drummer to rehab, they take on two members, one of them female. A YouTube video gone viral later, Oblivion is heading to the top faster than they ever dreamed. If the band doesn’t break up—and hearts don’t get broken—before they manage to sign their first recording contract. (more)
ROCKED
Music saved him, but now it's keeping him from the only woman he craves... Hot nights with a naughty, inventive rockstar are one thing, but more isn't on the playlist. Until Deacon's dream with his best friends starts turning into a nightmare, and Harper begins to see the real man behind the façade. Except Harper has her own dreams to chase, even if what she’s started with Deacon might be the most important one of all. (more)
ROCK, RATTLE & ROLL
Loving in fast forward... A beachfront cottage, hours of alone time, and plenty of skin on skin action is just what the rockstar ordered. Until the future once again comes much quicker than Deacon and Harper expected, threatening to crumble not only their perfect honeymoon but also their brand new marriage. (more)
TWISTED
Sometimes the knight in shining armor needs to be saved himself... Being the rhythm guitarist in one of the country's hottest bands with his best friend Jazz is Gray Duffy's dream come true. Now that they’re making music together, the time is right for Jazz to make a move toward the man she loves. If the secret he's keeping doesn't destroy them—and their band. (more)
UNTWISTED
Falling in love was easy…figuring out the rhythm of being a couple, not so much
. Now that they’ve pressed play, life is going way too fast for Gray Duffy and Jazz Edwards. A super hot video has boosted their band Oblivion’s popularity even higher, and suddenly Gray and Jazz are the reigning prince and princess of rock. But as their private wedding ceremony in their treasured place approaches, they realize they can’t go forward without facing their roots. (more)
DESTROYED
Only one woman has ever refused him…and she’s the only one he wants. Now that he’s beyond successful with Oblivion, lead singer Simon Kagan is enjoying his all-access pass to the groupie train. But from the moment he met Margo Reece, he knew the classy, buttoned-up violinist was different. After an amazing night in the studio, he’s finally connected with someone on a deeper level—only to have her walk away without a backward glance. Except maybe Margo is ready to take a walk on the wild side…or even fall in love with the one man she was never supposed to. If it’s not already too late. (more)
CONSUMED
Is it better to burn out or fade away… Oblivion lead singer Simon Kagan is used to being in the spotlight, but not because of the epic ending to Oblivion’s last show. That unforgettable night rocked the band in more ways than one, and now the journey back seems almost impossible. The only bright spot is Margo. As long as she never realizes the man she fell for no longer exists, maybe he won’t lose everything that matters due to just one all-consuming night. (more)
SHATTERED
He’s shattered…and she’s the only woman who can help him pick up the pieces. Nick Crandall has everything he ever thought he wanted, but it doesn’t stop his dream from shattering, right before his eyes.Until the person he least expects pulls him back from the brink. Ripper Records exec Lila Shawcross isn’t about to let a hot-headed, hard-bodied lead guitarist wreck her orderly existence or dilute her focus from managing the band. Except Nick is determined to possess her…and what Nick wants, Nick gets.(more)
FUSED
They’re shattered…and he’s the only one who can fuse them back together. From the pinnacle of success to the depths of despair, Oblivion has been through it all. Nick Crandall is the only one who can begin to put the pieces back together after the most catastrophic night of his life. And that includes making a stand to win back the woman he needs. His only choice is to fight hard and dirty for what—and who—he loves. (more)
OWNED
Music kept them going. Now it's torn them apart… Guitarist Nick Crandall lost the most important thing in his life—his band—just as he was falling in love. A year after going on hiatus, Oblivion is returning to the studio and he’s about to ask the woman he loves to marry him. Simon has spent the past year trying to find his way back to the thing that sustained him in his darkest hours, then grew to be his biggest demon. With Margo’s help, he’s ready to admit it’s showtime. It’s do or die, one more time. (more)
Lost In Oblivion
the Series
SEDUCED (intro)
ROCKED (book #1)
ROCK, RATTLE & ROLL (book #1.5)
TWISTED (book #2)
UNTWISTED (book #2.5)
DESTROYED (book #3)
CONSUMED (book #3.5)
SHATTERED (book #4)
FUSED (book #4.5)
OWNED (book #5)
OUTTAKES
extras for people that just can’t get enough of the Oblivion peeps
COMMITTED (book #3.7)
GIFTED (book #4.2)
MERRY OBLIVION (book #5.2)
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About the Authors
USA Today bestselling author Cari Quinn likes music and men, so she figured why not write about both? When she’s not writing, she's screaming at men’s college basketball games on TV, playing her music too loud or causing trouble. Sometimes simultaneously.
USA Today bestselling author Taryn Elliott is obsessed with rock stars, men, and her unending playlists—maximizing these things seemed like a very good idea. When she’s not writing, she’s losing hours to hot men on TV, and/or a graphic design project. Multitasking is her middle name.
They decided to combine forces and found that hey...this writing deal is even more awesome when you collaborate with your best friend.
And so the Oblivion World was born.
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