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Hollywood Bound
It’s the silent film era of Hollywood and
young, innocent Jack fights for love amid the heady allure of fame, gin and
easy money. Can
the newfound bond between Jack and Nick survive the tawdry mess that makes up
the glitz and glamour of the celluloid kingdom, or will their own secrets tear
them apart forever? Follow Jack’s journey to true love that begins with
Hollywood Bound.
Excerpt...
Jack had an odd expression on his face,
but he was usually moping around about something or another. He was just too
sensitive. That was why it was good that Nick was there to take care of him.
Nick combed his hair in the small mirror
that hung above the oak dresser across from the bed. He double-checked to make
sure that his face was shaved clean, and he rolled up his sleeves to not only
combat the heat, but to hide the frayed cuffs. Satisfied, he set the comb down
on the dresser and glanced over at Jack sitting behind him on the edge of the
bed.
He
peered up at Nick, his sweet eyes shaded by a hint of melancholy. “Do you love
me, Nick?”
Oh Jesus. “If I didn’t,
would I go to all this trouble to bring us here—to take care of you?”
“I
know, but…you just never say how you feel about me. Sometimes I wonder if
someday you’ll just get tired of me or something.”
Fuck. Why now?
Nick sat next to Jack, and put his arm around his shoulder, giving him a few
little jostles. “Come on, Jacky boy.
You’re my man, and that’s all that matters between us. We don’t need none of
that sugary stuff to prove how we feel. Didn’t I give you a real good time last
night?” Jack nodded, but he wouldn’t meet Nick’s eyes. “Now we gotta go out
there and get us some jobs today.”
Jack
turned to look at Nick. “Are we in trouble? Is the money running out?”
“Jee-zus!”
Nick jumped up in a fury. “What is it with you and the money all the time? Just
shut up about it. You don’t think I know what I’m doin’? You think you can do
better? Huh?”
Jack’s
lower lip started trembling and somehow that made Nick even more furious.
“Goddammit,
Jack. Everything’s okay. I just need you to quit moonin’ around me all the time
and start takin’ things more seriously. It’s time to get ready to take over
Hollywood.”
He
poked Jack a little, trying to get him to smile. Nick was finally able to get a
feeble one out of him but that was it. Nick sighed. He didn’t have time for
this nonsense. All he was trying to do was protect him. He wished Jack could see
that.
“All
right, come on. We’ll go grab some doughnuts and coffee at that little place on
Sunset we saw when we got here, then we’ll visit the handyman shop and pick up
some overalls. We’ll be just like those lunks we saw at the café—only better.
Right, Jacky boy?” Nick elbowed him playfully like always, and Jack seemed to
brighten a little.
“Sure,
Nick. I don’t mean to be a bother.”
Nick’s heart tightened. Why am I such a jerk? “C’mere, Jacky.”
He yanked Jack up by his shirt sleeve, and
pulled him close, wrapping his arms around him in a tight hug. It felt as if
Jack were clinging to him like a life raft. Nick ruffled his hair a little and
kissed the top of his head. He let him go.
“It’s a big day, Jack. Our first day
looking for work in Hollywood. Let’s make it count.”
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Razzle Dazzle
Jack
is on the verge of silent film stardom, but Hollywood glory won’t heal his
broken heart. A seductive screen idol and a conniving starlet create even more
havoc in Jack’s troubled life and he places his trust in all the wrong people.
Will a love that borders on obsession finally bring Jack true happiness?
Tarnished Glitter
The
pressures of being on the silver screen and being the lover of a demanding
movie idol are difficult for the sensitive Jack to handle, and Roman’s
increasingly erratic behavior only adds to his stress. Unwanted attention from
other men and a startling revelation from movie star Trixie Fox adds to Jack’s
confusion. All he’s ever wanted is true love, so how can he give up on Roman
and the star’s promises of forever?
Starring Role
Right
as Jack feels that his future is looking brighter, a terrible tragedy occurs.
But out of his despair, a new hope is born. Jack is given a second chance—one
he never would have thought possible. As Jack’s blissful new life unfolds with
his lover by his side, an unexpected visitor from the past threatens his
new-found peace. It’s time for Jack to
make his final choice.
Studio Orders
The
head of Global Pictures Studios, Vincent Franklin, promised Jack Stone that he
would take care of Jack’s loyal driver, Juan. But for a dominant man like
Vincent, Juan’s natural submissiveness causes him to long for much more from
the shy young man.
Casting Call
Will
Carmichael, an impossibly handsome silent film star, longs for the broodingly
intense director André Chenard. But as they take the tentative steps toward
true love, an outside threat drives a wedge between them. As a result, they may
have more to worry about than lost love—the threat could be to their very
lives. Can they find their way to each other despite the hidden perils of the
prohibition era?
Play Acting
Former
screen idol, Roman Pasquale, struggles to survive in Hollywood as the silent
film era comes to a close. But a fresh new playwright is in town and he wants
Roman to be more than just his star. Is their lust really love? Or will the
drive for success destroy any hope they have for a happily-ever-after?
Thanks for the excerpt. I've read & enjoyed the first 3 in this series & am looking forward to continuing it.
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