by Melody Sweet
I grinned as his lips got back to work and I was sent to heaven, the tune of “Cheek to Cheek” whistling through my brain as Cole and I danced to our very own shower song.
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MY SUPERSTAR ROMANCE
So, what’s up with Ella’s best friend, Morgan?
Bouncing from one broken relationship to another and struggling to find work, Morgan just might catch a break when she lands a production assistant’s job for a new TV musical.
That’s not the only thing swinging in her favor when she catches the eye of superstar Sean Jaxon.
But is dating a celebrity all it’s cracked up to be?
Two hearts destined to beat for each other will be tested to the limit as the outside world tries to tear them apart.
Keep reading for a sneak preview of this superstar romance…
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MY SUPERSTAR ROMANCE
MORGAN
“Hey, Morgan.”
I froze at the sound of Sean’s voice. Glancing over my shoulder, I watched him run after me, my stomach releasing a swarm of butterflies.
“Are you okay?” I strove for my quiet calm, but it was damn hard with him standing so close. If I stretched out my hand, I could touch his face, run the pads of my fingers over his short beard. I clenched my bag strap and smiled. “Did I forget something?”
“No.” He shook his head, his white teeth shining. “I was just wondering if you were hungry...or thirsty. I mean, do you drink…or do you...eat?” He winced.
I couldn’t help a snicker.
“That was meant to sound way smoother than that, by the way. I even rehearsed it before chasing after you.”
My stomach rumbled with giddy mirth, and I pressed my lips together, trying to control it.
Sean Jaxon, aka Mr. Cool, was struggling to talk to me. How was that possible?
It was almost like our roles were reversed or something. Like I was his celebrity crush, and I couldn’t wrap my brain around it.
Be cool, Morgan. He’s just a guy.
A totally hot famous guy who might just ask you out!
The keys jingled in my hand as I spun them around my finger and tried to sound casually unruffled by the attention. “Actually, I do both of those things.”
“I was hoping you’d say that.” A smooth smile eased over his lips. “I’m also kind of hoping you’ll say you’re hungry and thirsty right now, because I could remedy that for you.”
Holy crap. He was asking me out! This couldn’t be real!
I swallowed, trying to mask my astonishment. I should have been telling him I was really tired and needed to head home. It might have been Friday, but I still had a full day of work tomorrow.
The thing is… I couldn’t say no.
SEAN
“You dating someone?” My manager’s eyes sparked with interest.
I rolled my eyes, not really wanting to get into it. “No.”
“Who was that girl who just came in?”
“Huh?”
Her left eyebrow arched. “That girl. The one who made you stop walking, the one who made you suddenly change your mind about our meeting tomorrow.”
“Oh her; that’s, um...”
“Don’t tell me it’s no one.”
I sighed. “Her name’s Morgan and it’s no big deal.”
“Your face tells me otherwise.” Rhonda huffed, flipping open her iPad again. “Who is she?”
“No one you need to know about.”
“Actress? What role does she play?”
I licked my bottom lip. “Not an actress.”
“Hmph, so why are you interested in her then?”
“It’s—Rhonda, you don’t need to know this.”
“I don’t need to know this?” She pointed at her chest. “Two words for you, Sean— Abigail Tripoli.”
I bit the inside of my cheek and cleared my throat.
“Do I need to say more?”
“This is different. She’s not famous; no one’s interested in her.”
“They’re interested in you, and if you like her, they’re gonna want to know about it.” She tutted. “It’s too soon for another Abigail situation.”
“We’re not going to get another Abigail situation.”
“Look, you know as well as I do that they’re freaking vultures. They’ll jump on anything, and now that Abigail’s been cheated on, she could be coming after you again.”
“Isn’t she dating some rock star?”
“They broke up last night.”
“Huh.” I shrugged, feeling very nonplussed about the whole thing. I couldn’t give two shits who Abigail was seeing, and if she ever showed up on my door again, I’d tell her exactly where to go.
Rhonda tipped her head, giving me an exasperated look. “You’re not going to drop this, are you?”
“One date, that’s all.”
“Okay, fine. I’m not your booty boss, but make sure you take her somewhere nice and quiet...somewhere private where the press can’t find you.”
I forced a smile and gave her a nod. “I’ll watch my back, Rhonda. Don’t worry.”
She gave me a motherly grin. “I just want to look after ya.”
“I know, and you do a great job.” I wrapped my arms around her small frame and gave her a squeeze. She let me go with a little laugh and then her phone started chirping.
I took my chance to walk the other way. I didn’t want to let Rhonda down. She had my best interests at heart, but I also didn’t want to have to hide in the shadows, either. I wanted to take Morgan dancing, and there was a hot little club in town I knew she’d love. I was pretty sure the press weren’t allowed in, so if we could sneak in the door, we’d have a private evening; there just wouldn’t be anything quiet about it.
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Lyrics of Love Novels by Melody Sweet:
My Hero Next Door
My Superstar Romance
My Change of Heart
My Home Town Hero (FREE gift)
Releasing July 2020:
My ImPerfect Love
My Future Husband
My Country Angel
Releasing August 2020:
My Only Love
My Leap of Faith
Releasing September 2020:
My Steadfast Knight
My Unexpected Boyfriend
Releasing October 2020:
My Heart & Soul
My Safe Haven
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Note From The Author
Dear Reader,
Music has always been an integral part of my life. My mother is an amazing singer and pianist, and I was raised with music always playing in the house. Sometimes I wonder if I could sing before I could talk. There is always a song flowing inside of me, no matter what I'm doing.
Being able to combine my passion for storytelling with my love for music has been a real treat. I know I'm going to relish writing every Lyrics of Love novel, because each one will have its own special soundtrack.
As you know, My Hero Next Door is filled with jazz music. When I was in my early twenties,
I met the man of my dreams. He loved jazz, and I'd never really given it a fair shot. It didn't take long to fall in love with both him and this genre of music.
“Cheek to Cheek” was the song we danced to at our wedding, and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Its placement in Ella and Cole's journey was very much intentional.
To me, music brings sunshine into my life. It makes the ordinary, extraordinary. Thank you for letting me share some of its magical qualities with you in this love story.
And just before I go, I’d like to pay tribute to some very special people who helped make this book a reality:
My critique partners: Cassie & Anna. Your feedback was brilliant. Thank you for making this story stronger.
My editor: Laurie. You are so brilliant to work with. I love your advice and knowledge. Thank you for making my writing better.
My proofreaders: Kristin, Suzy, Karen, Marcia and Lindsey. What would I do without your last-minute catches? Thanks so much, ladies. Your help and enthusiasm means so much to me.
My cover designer: Emily. You are one talented woman and working with you has been such a thrill. Thank you for taking on this project.
My writing buddies: Anne-Marie, Judy & Maggie. Thank you so much for your help with this series. You guys are all so talented, intelligent and amazing. I respect and admire you so much.
My business coach: Bryan Cohen. You are such a huge support and I so appreciate your time, encouragement and advice.
My readers: As always, thank you. I appreciate you guys so much. Thank you for giving my work a chance. You are turning my dreams into reality.
My friends: A special mention to Nadine and Sharyn…my singing buddies. Thank you for all the laughter, good times and of course…the glorious music.
My family: Thank you to my supportive group of cheerleaders who constantly encourage me to keep pushing, and keep striving to be the best author I can be.
My Prince Charming: Thank you for dancing me into the sunset. I love you.
My savior: Thank you for loving me in spite my faults, and giving me the courage to step out of a bad relationship, and then helping me find the perfect man for me.
xx
My Hero Next Door Soundtrack
(Please note: The songs listed below are not always the original versions, but the ones I chose to listen to while constructing this book. Every song in the soundtrack is used in the book at some point.)
CHEEK TO CHEEK
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING OFF
Performed by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald
COME FLY WITH ME
Performed by Michael Buble
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ
ANYTHING GOES
SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME
SUMMERTIME
Performed by Ella Fitzgerald
DON’T WORRY BABY
Performed by The Beach Boys
I WANNA KNOW YOUR NAME
Performed by The Intruders
STEPPIN' OUT WITH MY BABY
Performed by The Jumpin' Joz Band
FEVER
Performed by Peggy Lee
MACK THE KNIFE
Performed by Robbie Williams
STORMY WEAHTER
Performed by Etta James
CRY ME A RIVER
Performed by Julie London
I JUST WANT TO MAKE LOVE TO YOU
Performed by Etta James
I WOULD WALK 500 MILES
Performed by The Proclaimers
FLY ME TO THE MOON
Performed by Frank Sinatra
To enhance your reading experience, you can listen along to the playlist for MY HERO NEXT DOOR on Spotify.
MY HERO NEXT DOOR - PLAYLIST