This is not your typical rock star romance. For one, the “rock star” is
a rapper. And not just any rapper. Trace is the hottest ticket in the music
industry right now, regardless of which definition of ‘hot’ you choose.
Taryn Starr is not the girl-next-door who unknowingly meets a celebrity. Known as “America’s Sweetheart,” the reigning country music princess and world-renowned superstar knows exactly who Trace is…or does she?
Their worlds collide when the musicians whose paths were never destined to cross are forced by their joint record label to collaborate on a song. The sparks fly and ignite a fire that blazes hotter with every minute they spend together—for better or worse. One thing’s for certain, the two media magnets can’t deny their explosive chemistry, but will life in the spotlight ultimately bring Trace and Taryn together or force them apart?
***This contemporary romance new adult novel is for mature audiences. The language alone would make a sailor blush (the guy’s a rapper, remember?) so 18+ only, please.
Taryn Starr is not the girl-next-door who unknowingly meets a celebrity. Known as “America’s Sweetheart,” the reigning country music princess and world-renowned superstar knows exactly who Trace is…or does she?
Their worlds collide when the musicians whose paths were never destined to cross are forced by their joint record label to collaborate on a song. The sparks fly and ignite a fire that blazes hotter with every minute they spend together—for better or worse. One thing’s for certain, the two media magnets can’t deny their explosive chemistry, but will life in the spotlight ultimately bring Trace and Taryn together or force them apart?
***This contemporary romance new adult novel is for mature audiences. The language alone would make a sailor blush (the guy’s a rapper, remember?) so 18+ only, please.
~Excerpt~
Speaking
of which, we’d better get the fuck out of this car and into her house before
one of those tour buses stop by and the lucky bastards end up with photos worth
way more than the chump change they paid for the tour.
I
reluctantly pull away from her, loving the sound of the whimper I hear before I
throw the door open and slam it shut. I run around the car to help her out and
lead her toward one of the few places where we will be safe from prying eyes.
We both move quickly, ducking our heads in a now natural response, even when
there aren’t any cameras around.
Taryn
already has her keys in hand and opens the heavy wooden door. Thank the fuck
she has an alarm system at least, which she turns off while I close the door
behind us. As soon as the door clicks closed, I turn toward her and I have no
doubt that the look in my eyes as they meet hers would be described as
predatory. But instead of looking like frightened prey, I only see pure lust
emanating from those staggeringly beautiful eyes. I’ve always thought Taryn’s
eyes changed color depending on her mood and now I’m sure of it. Right now,
they look like they’re on fire, with gold flecks bursting through the wild and
intense green, a forest on the verge of erupting in uncontrollable flames.
I
stalk closer and she backs up against the foyer wall, where I cage her in, my
hands beside each of her shoulders. I lean in, bypassing her lips and moving
mine toward her ear. Although her eyes are telling me one thing, I need to hear
what her mouth says.
“Do
you want me?” I whisper. She leans her head back against the wall, further
exposing her neck, and I take the opportunity to trail kisses from her ear down
to her collarbone. I kiss across the delicate area, which judging by the sounds
she’s making, is also an erogenous zone for her. Then I proceed to kiss
my way back up her neck before whispering in her other ear, “Although I like
that answer, I need to hear you say it, sweetheart. Do. You. Want. Me?” I ask,
nibbling on her earlobe with each word spoken.
“Yes,
dammit, I want you,” she says forcefully and reaches down to pull my shirt
apart, ripping the buttons, before tearing it off me. That’s all the answer I
need.
~Review~
Collaboration was a very well written love
story about two people from totally different worlds. Nevaeh Lee and Michelle
Lynn did an excellent job writing this book together. I loved Taryn, hated her
mom, and loved Regina. Trace, Trace, Trace, what’s there not love about him,
he’s handsome, talented and sexy as hell. This is one book that you will not
want to put down once you start to read it. I started it on my train ride to
work and once I got home from work and got settled I started reading it. The
drama and the sex scenes started to unfold and I couldn’t put it down, and boy
the sex scenes were hot. Collaboration also a show us that it doesn’t matter if
you can be from opposite’s sides of the world, love comes in my forms. Another
thing that was awesome about this book is the depth of each character, the
authors made sure you can picture every single emotion that the characters were
going through so that you can feel it and live it along with them.
Great writing by Michelle and Nevaeh,
prefect story, wonderful ending to a well written book by two talented authors
~Authors Interview~
NEVAEH is in Red/
MICHELLE in BLUE
Flirting Quickies:
Boxers
or Briefs? Hmm...briefs. They're tighter and who
doesn't love tighter? Boxer Briefs
Facial
hair or clean shaven? Facial hair...way sexier. Clean Shaven
Alpha
or Beta? Alpha, definitely Alpha. YES ALPHA
Planner
or Panster? Okay,
I'll admit I had to look that up since I've never heard of a
"panster." I think I'm a bit of both; I plan in my head but don't
outline and as I write, things don't always turn out the way I might have
"planned" them. Panster, no matter how much I wish I
was a Planner
White
wine or red? Red...love me some Malbec. White
Coffee
or tea? Until recently, I would have said tea in a
heartbeat, but lack of sleep has required me to try coffee again. With enough
hazelnut cream, I can drink it now! ;) Tea (Mint)
Vanilla
or chocolate? Neither, really. I like fruit-flavored
desserts, but if I had to pick, I guess chocolate. Chocolate
Sweet
or salty? Sweet. Sweet
Sleep
in or get up early? Sleep in...I stay up way too late every
night to get up early. Sleep In (until my kids wake me up)
Laptop or
desktop? Laptop. Laptop
Beach or
mountains? Both. Okay fine, beach. I love the ocean, the wind,
the sand, and my goal is to someday live on a condo on the beach. But I love
the mountains too…. Beach all the way!
Winter or
summer? Neither, spring and fall :) Summer
Cat or
dog? Dog. Dog
Twilight or Fifty
Shades? Dang, those are my choices? I guess Twilight...only
because Robert Pattinson is all kinds of sexy (though I prefer when he's not
ghost-white ;) Fifty for sure
Spotlight or In the
Shadows? In the shadows. I'm an author and an editor, not exactly
put-me-in-front-of-the-cameras kinds of jobsShadows
City or
Country? Both. I love the vibrancy of cities like New York but
a horseback ride through the countryside is heavenly. CITY!!
Clubbing or
candlelight dinner? Clubbing, I love to dance! Tough one. candlelight
with hubby, clubbing with the girls
Backpacking or luxury
hotel? I
went backpacking through Europe when I was in college and it was a blast, but
next time I go it'll be in style…;) Luxury Hotel
Morning or night
person? Night owl all the way. Night
Christmas or
Halloween? Easy, Christmas. Christmas
Optimist or
pessimist? Optimist but not always...depends on the
situation Optimist
Michelle Lynn
Michelle
moved around the Midwest most of her life, transferring from school to school
before settling down in the outskirts of Chicago ten years ago, where she now
resides with her husband and two kids. She developed a love of reading at a young
age, which helped lay the foundation for her passion to write. With the
encouragement of her family, she finally sat down and wrote one of the many
stories that have been floating around in her head. When she isn’t reading or
writing, she can be found playing with her kids, talking to her mom on the
phone, or hanging out with her family and friends. But after chasing around
twin preschoolers all day, she always cherishes her relaxation time after
putting the kids to bed.
Nevaeh Lee
Nevaeh’s
first exposure to writing began in a middle school creative writing class. She
was reprimanded for composing a politically incorrect story and forced to
re-write about a “safer” topic. Being the writing rebel that she is, Nevaeh
always likes to push the envelope a bit and never re-writes, unless
her editor insists on it.
When
she’s not writing, Nevaeh is a freelance book editor ;). And though she
spends a good chunk of her time reading, writing, and editing, she can also be
found hanging out with her family and taking road trips, exploring the area
around wherever she happens to be living at the time. Even though “home” will
always be Texas, she has lived in several different states and countries, but
currently resides in the DC metro area.
Wow, what a great review! Thank you so much for taking the time to both read and review our "collaboration" ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosemarie!! I loved your review <3
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