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The millionaire. The orphaned Texan woman. The deadly night that changes everything. The contract that nobody bargained for. This rich guy and his friend show up, one's drunk as a skunk, the other has an accent matching mine. I wonder why this stranger is here, dressed to kill, hanging with the usual vagrants that patronize my fifty-dollar-a-night motel. When he leaves his wallet here by mistake, I end up learning a whole lot more about this Terence Daniels fellow than I ever dreamed. Unfortunately, he doesn't shed all the light, but when Ruby, his former lover, does, I realize why he kept mum...but I'm not about to keep my mouth shut. I don't trust her to keep my wallet safe, or to send it via courier, so I drive, from Louisiana to Dallas, again, to get it. In the few minutes that I talk to her, this time sober, I wish like hell that I didn't make the mistakes that I did. Before I know it, I'm emotionally involved with this woman, who runs a dilapidated motel, but has so much more promise. And days later, her world falls apart. Kobie is guarded, rightfully so, although what I offer her makes her eyes twinkle. But can what I've given her be the glue that holds us together? Or will Ruby's fate darken Kobie's future... HEA (Happily Ever After)Ranch romanceCowboy romanceMedium heatCourse languageCliffhanger ending

The little white lie. The wasted years together. And the mistaken toe tag that ends up saving a life. Carson Thomas joins the military because of Hawk. Not leaving home on good terms puts a sour taste in his mouth and a world of resentment in his girlfriend's Missy's heart. But she's got him by the balls in more ways than one...and she knows it. When he meets Kerry-Ann, the sweet fellow soldier doing half time as a bartender, he starts seeing the world through her eyes. But will he remain faithful despite his misgivings about the girl he left behind? Kerry-Ann shares the same state with Carson, and even though they live in different cities, they find a camaraderie between them amongst the oceans that separate them from home. The girl smells a rat from what Carson tells her about his sweet, innocent hometown girl, but she can't bear to see the big-hearted guy suffer, especially when the girls he loves is so far away. Years pass while Carson stays away from home, avoiding Hawk and the chill in the air from his family, and effectively avoiding Missy and the ever-present pressure, but it won't last for long. When the truth finally sets Carson free, he retaliates, sending himself onto the battlefield, where he can forget about the betrayal and heartbreak, but also where he nearly ends his life. In an unexpected twist of fate, a face from Carson's past shows up in his hospital room, but will Carson make the right move? Is it too late for Carson Thomas to change his path and do the right thing? HEA (Happily Ever After)Ranch romanceCowboy romanceSecond chance romanceMilitary romanceMedical romanceMedium heatCourse languageCliffhanger ending

She returns home. He watches over her. Then they both find out the truth, amongst a killer...a day too late. Years ago, I left Clarkstown with a sour puss on my face and better hopes for the future. But what I ended up with was extra baggage, in more ways than one, and even more reasons to leave. Now that I'm home, I'm not sure if Austin Walters looks at me with pity, hatred...or something else, as most of the town folk do. But when he figures out the real reason why I left, he looks at me in a different light. Even more importantly, he realizes more of what I need now that I'm back. And now I seem to look at him and everyone else differently, thanks to him. Whinny has changed a lot. It's too bad that my family and my hometown can't see that. Never the thorn in anyone's side, as she thought she was, Whinny left. But now she's back, and she needs help. Mama always says that there's no point existing if we can't help each other. So, I do, regardless of the warnings and looks I get in the process. As I've told her many times before, Whinny is one of a kind. I just wish she'd believe it. With a new baby arriving in the family, another wedding, and a renewed hope for Whinny, none of us realizes that a stranger from Whinny's past is on his way to Clarkstown...with a gun in his hand and a score to settle. HEA (Happily Ever After) Ranch romance Cowboy romance Medium heat Course language Cliffhanger ending

A woman he hates. A man she hates more. An unwanted child. And a man who tries to take it all away with one signature. As soon as Zack Walters walked into that sticky bar, I knew he couldn't put a sentence together without effort. To my surprise, I've learned that he's not a man of many words. His actions speak much louder. He didn't know what he was getting into when he mixed with me. Truth is, I didn't know, either. That's been my life. A laundry list of troubles isn't what anyone wants, especially when it comes to one pint-sized person. It isn't what I signed up for. It isn't what Zack signed up for, either. But most important, it isn't what a child should have to go through alone. She's silver-tongued, audacious, and a huge pain in my ass. But I was raised to help when help's needed. It's what I do. She thinks I'm a fool, and sometimes I believe her, but falling in love twice in the same week doesn't prove anyone wrong, least of all me. Despite the alarm bells going off all over, I can't stay away from these girls, and one of them won't let me leave. I just wish there were more guarantees. My brothers think that he'll take her away, and if he doesn't, with Kate's troubles, something else might. It's like a Euchre game. I just hope that my heart can trump their spades. ...little do I know that the Euchre game is going to be trumped by a blast going off on the day that my brother says his vows. HEA (Happily Ever After)Hate to love romanceRanch romanceCowboy romanceMedium heatCourse languageCliffhanger ending

Some angels wear cowboy hats. Some villains wear poker faces. Home isn't always where the heart is...and sometimes it isn't only the good that die young. Luellen was raised by her uncle and aunt, in a God-fearing home, with little sentiment for life and love. So, the young girl grows up feeling like she's a freak for being emotional at the drop of a hat, and for her pronounced reticence. People stare at her and spread rumors about the orphan girl who doesn't grow up to be a regular Texan woman. What is wrong with Luellen is something only one person knows, but the why is the part that a dear friend figures out in time. Hawk is a grouchy, overworked, stubborn rancher, who has been left to tend to the ranch with his last two brothers, who, in his opinion, are about as useless as tits on a bull, as Texans put it. This, after his two best ranch hands leave; his older brother to move away and start a new career, and his younger brother to help at a ranch in the same town as the older brother. Hawk is hated by many for his fiery temper and loose cannon attitude, until the day someone leaves a secret treasure in his mailbox...shortly after he nearly attacks that someone. It takes days for Hawk to see what only her best friend has seen for years. But he can't do anything about it without betraying Luellen's trust. Chance takes over and the one thing that has haunted Luellen since her parents' death...disappears. But can she grow up to love and live life the way she deserves? And will a serendipitous gathering save the lives of others? Find out in 'No More Dice', a beautiful, heart-wrenching love story that brings together two characters from previous books, and ties in the story arc with two other couples who fell in love earlier in the series. Don't miss book seven! HEA (Happily Ever After)Ranch romanceCowboy romanceFriends to lovers romancePhysical abuse (non-descriptive)Mild violenceMedium heatCourse languageCliffhanger ending

A selfish birthday wish. An undeserved new life. A tragic lesson. An important final prayer.Is the grass ever greener on the other side? Raelynn asks herself that....and then spends months trying to figure out how to take it back. Raelynn is a successful dietician. She is a hard-working mother of two girls, and is married to Kevin, an equally hard-working man who is a loyal and devoted husband and father. On the surface, their fourteen-year marriage looks fine, until Kevin's father accidentally sets fire to his workshop, and the family is faced with unexpected trauma.Suddenly under a microscope, Raelynn sees Kevin as emotionally unavailable among other subpar labels, and in her eyes, her marriage becomes that which would be favorable only to a money-hungry therapist. What's worse is that her dearest friends seem to be reveling in above-average relationships, namely her best friend, whom Raelynn has envied for as long as she can remember. After Raelynn makes a birthday wish, seemingly tying a knot at the end of her rope, in a desperate plight to wish herself out of her misery and alienation, she realizes the next morning that she should have been more careful with what she wished for.In a heartbreaking and triumphant tale, 'It's Not the Flowers' is a unique look at long-term relationships, something that we all tend to do at one time or another when placed in one. Based on a true story, the author gives readers a very personal glance at a part of her life that had such an impact and was so pivotal, that it has changed the course of the author's marriage forever, and therefore it was worth telling in this original way. This book is a standalone novel and is the final instalment in the 'Magic at Cog Hill' series. All the books in this series can be read in any order. Pick up your copy today!"I'm reading this book on my 5 year anniversary while my two littles sleep. I love the look into marriage and life it gives. It also highlights, in real life, what many people face through social media about thinking everyone else's life is perfect or "greener on the other side." There was some magic involved, just like one of those movies such as 13 going on 30. I liked the characters and watching all they went through physically and emotionally. It was a very well put together book." - 5 Stars from Michaela, Amazon reviewer "This book contained a huge lesson on not wishing for a different life until you've literally walked in the other's shoes. I hadn't read anything about the book before I read it, and I just started reading, so I didn't know where it was going! Raelynn truly missed and appreciated what she'd had, but she made the most with what she was given. I loved everything about this story! I didn't see the end coming, and I loved it!" - 5 Stars from Anna, Amazon reviewer "This story made me feel so many emotions and had me in tears. There are twists and turns that have you turning the pages to see what happens next. "Be careful what you wish for because the grass may not greener on the other side". You will know what that means after reading this book. This book is so real to our normal lives and makes you stop and think what could happen and it was so well written and addictive and definitely worth reading." - 5 Stars from Jean, Goodreads reviewer "All of Ms. Appleyard's books are wonderful reads. All her plots really make you think. This is a book about be careful what you wish for." - 5 Stars from Ellen Hogan, Amazon reviewer "Another great read by this author. The story just seemed to flow for me throughout the book. I had a great connection with the characters and they really worked well in the story." - 5 Stars from Sheryl, Goodreads reviewer

Doctors can't diagnose her son. Until she finds one that follows his heart for the answer.Born in a small town in Arkansas, Stacey Bailey never dreams of falling in love with big, New York newscaster Larry Keenan. When their son Jet is born, they learn quickly that he isn't a cookie-cutter child. Suddenly, Larry begins working odd hours and there is palpable detachment in the marriage. When Larry is killed covering a dangerous news story, Stacey is left to raise Jet alone.After visiting various doctors, Stacey realizes that there is no clear answer as to why Jet has specific medical issues. While he responds in a way that points to Autism, his other responses are inconsistent with the predisposition. Doctors are stumped, yet Stacey is left dealing with a child who can't lead a normal life, which means that she can't, either.Jack, a colleague who once idolized Larry, is hungry for a story...and much more. With a type A personality, there are no lengths that Jack won't reach to garner more time in front of the camera. By stalking Stacey, Jack strives to probe into Jet's unnatural and, in his mind, newsworthy qualities. It seems Jack is looking to be Larry's replacement by exploiting his only surviving son.A family emergency forces Stacey to return to Arkansas. There is a small comfort in leaving her troubles in the Big Apple, until she realizes that one has followed her. When Jet's problems worsen, it leads to a tailspin of angst in the hospital. Days later, following tragedy in the town, Dr. Baker helps uncover the route of Jet's problems. Unknown sources witness the discovery, and suddenly the world becomes aware of the boy from Arkansas who has an ability that nobody else on Earth has.A unique, never-done-before story that will warm your heart and make you believe in miracles and magic. With a cross between 'The Sixth Sense' and 'A Beautiful Mind', Knowing will have you laughing, crying, and rooting for the main characters. This is the perfect complement to She Only Speaks to Butterflies, but the books in this series can be enjoyed in any order. Pick up your copy today!"This is the first book I have read by this author, it will not be my last. Great storyline with well rounded characters. I really enjoyed the story very much. It is a book worth reading. Honestly this book is well worth your time." - 5 Stars from Ellen Hogan, Amazon reviewer "What a fantastic story. Loved it from start to finish. Very well written by this author. I sure will be reading more from this author. The characters really jelled very well and I could really connect with them all." - 5 Stars from Sheryl, Goodreads reviewer "The characters are great and easy to fall in love with and you'll love getting to know them as you turn the pages. You'll love reading their story as they get to a HEA." - 5 Stars from Buzymomof2, BookSprout reviewer

His fingers bled. Her body healed. It was more than a scalped concert ticket. It was a life change. Diana Shaw is every parent's dream. She's a straight A student, loved by great friends, keeps her nose clean with boys, and sings in the church choir with her mother, while her father watches proudly from the pew. Diana is sunshine and happiness to most, until her life is torn apart over an eighteen month stretch of nightmarish treatment, which she tells nobody about. Until someone makes a gruesome discovery after a concert one night. Can she go against everything she believes in and lie, or does she tell a total stranger the truth and risk everything? Danny Spellman is the lead guitarist for the popular and long-running band 'Risk It'. Female fans adore him, male fans want to be him, and his bonds with his band members are strong and fruitful. In the business ten years and running strong, on the last night of the band's world tour, Danny meets a little wallflower that notices something about him that nobody else has. Intrigued, Danny pushes her, testing her limits, until he learns something about her that both terrifies and infuriates him all at the same time. With a sudden shift of the testosterone level in his house, Danny finds himself comforting Diana, befriending her, and learning things about the female species that he would never have guessed. And just when Danny thinks that Diana's innate strength is something gleaned through heartache, she invites him to church, to hear her sing. Feeling like he's discovered the next big thing, Danny is feverishly on the phone with his producer and recording company. Little does he know that he's stirring the pot with someone he least expects to be watching. And the gunshot is the telling tale. Loaded with tons of emotion and inspiration, this rock star romance will leave readers looking at the music industry and the artists in a whole different light. Like in real life, things are not always as they seem in a rock star's life. We sometimes forget that these people are human. This book reminds us of that. HEA (Happily Ever After)Rock star romancePhysical abuse (non-descriptive)Medium heatViolenceCourse languageFourth book in a standalone seriesSneak peek into 'First Cut'

The wrong husband. The right lie. The serendipitous attack. The second chance that's always been there. Ripley Baker has many loves: her teaching job, her large family; namely her brothers, who love everything about her, except for one thing: her husband. After a brief encounter one night, Ripley starts seeing things through her brother's eyes, but she chooses to blind herself, until it's almost too late. Tyler Lynch is hard-working, intelligent and ex-military. Nobody messes with a Lynch kid. There aren't too many deal breakers with him, but when a girlfriend crosses the line, he calls her on it, and he ends up swearing off women for good. When he meets Ripley, he makes a snap decision, and ends up sticking his foot in his mouth, setting off a veritable time bomb. When the two develop a trustworthy friendship, Tyler realizes that something sets Ripley apart from other women, yet she doesn't know the truth about him...yet. The truth accidentally slips out and Ripley runs. She doesn't get far, but far enough that he could lose her for good. Can Tyler get to Ripley before her demons do? This is a deep love story that deals with strong subject matter. It's about learning to live with a difficult marriage, making challenging decisions in the worst of times, and coping with reality, instead of running when the going gets tough. Aptly titled 'Crossing Hearts', this story will melt yours. Pick up your copy today!

One love that isn't enough. One love that is. And the choice that could ruin a family. Grant Lynch goes to combat with his brother Tyler, leaving behind his one and only love. When he comes home on leave, he's greeted with an unwelcome surprise, and a change that threatens his happiness forever. But when the mission is over, Grant is willing to set aside their differences and clean the relationship slate, only to learn that his love is packing her bags and moving to Canada...to marry someone else. Frankie isn't looking for a relationship. After a painful and seemingly unending divorce, all she wants is to have a little fun, and Grant gives that to her during a weekend getaway. But what starts out as a casual relationship turns into a relationship, only for him to unexpectedly ditch her for another woman in the end. While confused, Frankie still likes Grant, and their casual relationship ends up morphing into a close friendship, and Frankie finds herself suddenly helping Grant mend his broken heart. When Grant is struck by a stinging reality, Frankie is there to hold the bag, and hold Grant, during his time of need. But with Grant's family falling apart, and him at a crossroads, he discovers that he needs to make a choice, and a quick one, before what wounds he's caused end up ruining what it's taken a lifetime to build. Can the Lynch family survive this tumultuous turn of events? Can Grant make the right choice in time? And will Grant be able to salvage what is left of the only real love that he's ever had? This is the final chapter in the Miles for Love series. The story takes us on a voyage through all the Lynch family members, including some older characters that haven't been seen since earlier in the series. It's a warm, tender-hearted close to a great, family-oriented series. Be warned that there is course language and sexual scenes in this book, as in the whole series, but this one deals with an issue that is close to the heart...Grant's heart. Pick up your copy today! In the back of this book, you can also enjoy a healthy sample of the first book in the brand new rock star romance series called 'Dress Rehearsal' coming in spring 2021!

He doesn't know he's tarnished. She unknowingly sees his wounds. But can you fix a broken ghost? Ashley Seamington never knew what it was like to grow up with siblings or family. After her mother was killed tragically in a car accident when Ashley was twelve, she was left to be raised by a man who was faulted in his own ways. Ashley would move mountains to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a psychologist, but with an alcoholic stepfather and a stringent set of instilled personal morals, Ashley has set herself for a tall order. Christopher Lynch is the youngest of five siblings. He's also the sexiest. Problem is...he knows it. With his inflated ego and proven track record for womanizing, he's blindsided when one Ashley Seamington, a fellow medical student, doesn't look his way. Accepting the challenge, Christopher is all charm, until she shows him exactly what she thinks of him, and it proves to be more than a rude awakening. Ashley's influence does more than open his eyes, and it leaves him with chilling recall, stamping an imprint on him that he can't seem to shake. Haunting nightmares and disturbing thoughts all point to PTSD from his years served, like his siblings, in the military, but something doesn't add up. When Ashley helps Christopher reveal and deal with the trauma, a silver lining emerges. Who knew that silver linings could lead to so many beautiful surprises... A heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of young yet true love. And all the struggles that young people go through early in life. Pick up your copy today!

A ruthless ex. An abandoned medical degree. And a woman who will make Daniel forget all that.Kayla marries Nick when she isn't old enough to know better. With an ever-ailing mother and co-ownership of Nick's company, Kayla is too busy to see what everyone else does until it is too late. With no children, an unfinished education, and both the intelligence and drive to move mountains, nothing can stand in Kayla's way...until the first day of school. Daniel is hard-nosed, has a chip on his shoulder, and he has neither the time nor the desire for anything other than work. Pre-med and former military, Daniel is the chosen sibling to watch his father post-stroke, adding fuel to his ire, as his already busy life has been put on hold. He's a loner, hard-working, he's rich...and he is about as sexy as they come. Kayla and Daniel have a very awkward meeting....at least on the second attempt. Daniel can't stand the once-too-forward girl he met when forced to go out with his friends, and Kayla begrudges her friends for forcing her to slip off her wedding ring and party before the ink dried on her divorce papers. Kayla never expected things to end up the way that they did, and if she could take it back, she would. But life's like that. Everything is all perfunctory between Daniel and Kayla until Daniel learns something about her that compels him to help her in a way that nobody else can. While she refuses to take the hand that he's offering her, she soon realizes that when it comes down to it, he is all that she's got, and he soon realizes that she's all that he's ever wanted...he just never knew it. A once-hardened man softens and learns to open his heart, because his heart will take nothing less than hers.A heartbreaking yet heartwarming love story about what happens in real life when two people are forced together under difficult circumstances. Daniel and Kayla will warm your heart and renew your belief that true love is really out there, even when you're not necessarily looking for it. This is the first book in a new steamy romance series. All the books in this series can be read in any order. Pick up your copy today!"Awesome storyline and impressive character development. I loved their responsibilities with their individual parents! Plus, I rooted for them to stop fighting their love.This is an ARC REVIEW, and I bought a copy." - 5 Stars from Book Lady Teri, Amazon Reviewer"Sandra Alex has written a 5-star book that has the main characters dealing with their feelings for each other. This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone." 5 Stars from Angela Barnes, Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer "I really enjoyed his book and devoured it in an afternoon. If you're after a love story that has more going on than just the couple then definitely read this book." - 5 Stars from Mrs. R., Goodreads Reviewer"This book absolutely touches the emotions of the reader as we read Daniel and Kayla's story, heartbreaking at times, but you will still feel the strong love and sizzling chemistry. The story line will pull the reader in as we see Kayla and Daniel denying the depth of their feelings. Fortunately, the all-or-nothing kind of vulnerable friendship keeps them holding on until things finally start to go right, when she realizes he is all that she's got, and he sees she is all that he has ever really wanted -- he just never knew it until now. This is an enjoyable read, despite the occasional need for a tissue swipe now and then - probably just allergies. But seriously, this is one you should read and savor. It has all the "feels" and you won't want to miss it." -5 Stars from Emily, Amazon Top 500 Reviewer "Another hit for Sandra Alex. I love her books. Heartbreaking at times but their love comes through. Daniel and Kayla are perfect together." 5 Stars from Sandy Johnson, Goodreads Reviewer

A shallow Latvian gymnast. An ex-military single mom. A journey that alters more than passports.After her long-time partner leaves to return to the battlefield, Mallorie is called on by a friend for a last-minute favor that proves unexpectedly pivotal. Mallorie lands on Russian soil, quickly learning that language is the last thing that she needs to concern herself with.A high caliber gymnast has a shocking discovery that deems all women unfit henceforth. Crushed, Aleks throws himself into his work, beating his contenders in all matters competitive...until one female has the effect on him that no other woman has.He cannot pronounce her name, yet their communication seems so natural from the start. Reserved, Aleks refuses to let Mallorie in on his past. With a surprise phone call and an unexpected twist, Aleks finds himself at the mercy of Mallorie's heart...and he can't get enough of hers.Mallorie's return home is bittersweet. She's missed her son and family, but leaving Aleks was more painful than she thought possible. Figuring his life will go on without her, she isn't surprised when a familiar face lands on her doorstep...but it isn't Aleks's.After a roller-coaster ride of emotions and an astonishing encounter, Mallorie realizes that Aleks has left more of an imprint on her life than she is ready to deal with...but how can they make their relationship work when they live in different countries? Is their love worth crossing oceans for?A heart wrenching, exotic story about love at first sight and long-distance relationships that are meant to be. Get ready for an upheaval of feels! Fall in love with Aleks and Mallorie's touching story today! This is the second novel in the 'Miles for Love' series. All books in this series can be read in any order. Pick up your copy today!

A rock star. An author. A relationship like oil and water. A miracle is their only hope. And then one happens. Tommy Stopliewicz is the insanely talented yet troubled lead guitarist in one of the world's top rock bands, aptly named 'Stop'. The band's works have never seen platinum status, and then a band member threatens to remove their gold status for good in one fell swoop. Never one to back down, Tommy is suddenly headfirst in the pursuit of his life and livelihood. Until he's invited to a charity fundraiser that changes his life forever. Debbie Branscombe has just become a New York Times bestselling author, but the status doesn't live up to its expectations, especially since she's raising two teenage girls on her own. Holding a full-time job and squeezing in time to write, while she and her girls continue to mourn for their beloved father and husband, is no easy task. When she's invited to donate books to a charity fundraiser, and recite a reading, she jumps at the huge PR potential. Little does she know that one of her favorite bands has also donated to the event. When Tommy sits in the sidelines as Debbie does the reading of her book, he's instantly enthralled and a spark strikes him unlike any other. But is Debbie ready not only to enter into a relationship so soon after her husband's death, but, to a rock star? Debbie soon learns that there are elements to the lifestyle that are dangerous to say the least, and Tommy is soon begging her to stay. But it isn't just Debbie's life at stake here, it's her kid's lives, too. Tommy must give up the one thing that he's done his entire adult life, or he'll lose the one and only woman that he's ever loved, forever. But the saving grace for him is that that one thing isn't his guitar... A heartbreaking, tear-jerking story about second chance love that will tug at your heartstrings. An eye-opener, a lesson and a heartwarming story are all baked right into this epic romance that will leave you wanting more. Fall in love with this unforgettable rock star romance today! HEA (Happily Ever After)Rock star romanceSecond chance romanceMedium heatDrug abuseAlcohol abuseMild violenceCourse languageThird book in a standalone seriesSneak peek into 'World Tour'

A kidnapping gone wrong. A chronically ill child. And a union nobody sees coming...except the barrel of a gun. Quin Hedger is a rare breed. He's a doctor who grew up on a ranch, with four brothers, a pious mother and a father who left this earth not long ago. Quin is hard-working, has a heart of gold, and will do anything for any of his patients, namely one. Getting little Trinity a new kidney isn't any easy task, but he's been at it since she was a baby and he isn't giving up, not even when her corrupt Uncle arranges an ill-fated kidnapping that has a sudden twist. Whitney has raised Trinity all but on her own. Trinity's father left when he couldn't handle dealing with a sick child, but thankfully her brother Peter is there to sweep up the bits and fill the gaps...until he's more trouble than he's worth. Trinity's doctor, who insists on being called 'Dr. Quin' as a kind sentiment, has always put her daughter front and center, so it tugs at both their heartstrings when they have to watch her health start to deteriorate. When Trinity's father surprises Quin and Whitney, they're led down a path of hope, only to be let down once again, as Trinity lays in hospital, missing out on her young life. Although hopeful, Quin keeps hitting brick walls in his quest to find what the little girl needs, and in doing so, he also finds what he's always needed, but he can't have both until the one he loves can love again. It's a slippery slope and a tricky one at best. And when Quin finally sees the fog clear, he finds himself looking down the barrel of a gun.

A successful guitarist. Broken by one, made by another...and wrecked by the one person he's trusted since birth.Jimmy Trent wasn't born with a guitar in his hand, but his big brother Ken showed him the ropes at a tender age. Jimmy was hooked, and when the band Brainchild was born, he began to fulfill his childhood dream. With Ken by his side, Jimmy soars with his band, reaching milestones most rock stars simply get to witness from their parent's garages. But when Mandy, Jimmy's first love, comes into the picture, all bets are off. When the supermodel doesn't bring him all the promises a proper wife should, the rock star finds himself in a hole that he can't dig himself out of.Cindy Kilgore never thought her beloved husband would stoop to the level that fifty percent of men have, but when she receives the news that he's warmed another woman's bed, she packs her bags to move back to the hometown she's missed. With her mother suffering from a recent stroke, it's all the more reason for Cindy's return. And with her two-bit a-hole boss driving a stake through her budding career, it gives her three reasons to move on. She never expects to find the job of a lifetime at a recording studio. But the job comes with strings attached that she's bluntly acquainted with the second she sees rock star Jimmy Trent answer the door.With Cindy's surprisingly apt skills, Jimmy quickly notices that Cindy is cut out for more than just an assistant's position, and this realization could not have come at a better time, since they're missing one head in the team. She quickly takes on more and more responsibility with ease and enthusiasm, until an unexpected visit to the emergency room threatens to bring Cindy's new career to a grinding halt. Jimmy has a tough decision to make, and with the growing pressure of a new record and a recording contract's ink that isn't even dried yet, the rock star and his band need to make some quick, impossible changes. Jimmy finds himself unable to turn his cheek on Cindy. What's worse, she doesn't even know it...yet. Filled with heartache, heartbreak and a handsome helping of triumph, 'Opening Night' is the perfect complement to 'Dress Rehearsal'. Get your tissues out, this one is a tearjerker! Fair warning: this story covers sensitive adult subject matter and has course language, violence, drug use and explicit sex. Readers will see rock stars in a whole new light and find themselves with aching hearts.