Triple Trouble (Found in Oblivion Book 2)

by Cari Quinn

  She wore spiky black heels, a little black dress and the thigh-highs, and knowing Juliet, probably not much else.

  They were supposed to be going to dinner, but if she kept squirming on that bed, Randy wasn’t at all sure that was going to happen.

  Unless dinner included feasting on her hot little pussy.

  Tristan shifted, looking more than a bit uncomfortable particularly below the waist. But the dude was showing epic restraint, because this was their first Valentine’s Day together and they’d agreed to show Juliet the night of her life—without sex.

  Well, for as long as they could hold out. They weren’t superheroes, and damn, she was fine.

  “Okay, so let’s hear about the next part. Because I have one too, you know.”

  Juliet squealed and leaned up on one elbow. “You actually got us a present? Really?”

  “Wow. What do you think I am, a miser?”

  “No, not so much. You’re just not super romantic. Which is okay,” she hastened to add. “Sparks has that covered.”

  “Oh really.” Tris crossed his arms, almost smugly. “Is that so?”

  “It’s not a fault or anything. You both do different things well.”

  “And what is my talent?” Tristan asked.

  “Cooking. And fucking. You’re supremely good at that.”

  Randy cleared his throat.

  “You too, sweetie.” She leaned over to pat Sparks’s hand. “You’re both studs.”

  Tristan yanked her by the ankle to the edge of the bed, earning her shriek. “And you, Ms. Reece, are a con artist. But you’re cute, so we’ll let you get away with it this time.”

  She danced her fingertips up the column in his jeans. “Maybe I could make you change your mind about me.”

  “Maybe later. I’m saving myself.”

  Her pout caused Randy to harden in an instant. Sweet hell, those dark red lips were his undoing. One of many.

  “For what?” she asked.

  “Until after I give you this.” Tristan withdrew a long, narrow black jeweler’s box from the back pocket of his jeans.

  Randy’s first thought was to wonder how Tris had managed to sit with that thing back there.

  His next was holy shit.

  Juliet didn’t move. Randy wasn’t entirely sure she was still breathing.

  Tris waved the box impatiently. “Don’t you want to open it?”

  “Um. Um.” She glanced over her shoulder at Randy. “Help me out here.”

  “Okay. Open the box.”

  “Pfft. Some help you are. Men.” Tentatively, she reached for the box and opened it.

  And said absolutely nothing.

  Tris shoved his hands in his pockets, balling them up so his knuckles pressed against the denim. “Well? Well?”

  Randy frowned and gave up waiting for someone to clue him in. He placed one knee on the bed and leaned over her shoulder to see what was in the box.

  His eyes nearly bugged out of his head. “You gave her a whole bunch of rings, man? That’s not how you do it. You’re supposed to pick one. Even I know that.”

  “Dumbass, they’re not all for her. They’re for us too.” Jerkily, Tris reached down and plucked out one of the white gold sturdier bands. Which on closer inspection looked way too big for Juliet’s delicate fingers. “Here.”

  Randy frowned. “That’s for me?” All at once, he understood, and he grinned. “Oh. That’s awesome. Really?”

  “You are both the most completely clueless people on the planet. Here I thought I was doing something thoughtful, and yes, so fucking romantic I figured I’d immediately get lifetime bragging rights and possibly a blow job. Instead, you both stare at me like I’d presented you with fast food.”

  Juliet started to laugh, so hard that she rolled over on her side, still clutching the box. “Only to you is fast food horrifying, Eves.”

  After a moment, she sobered and sat up, wiping her eyes. “Maybe you should explain what exactly these are.”

  “They’re promise rings. Commitment rings. One for each of us to wear. To show we’re fucking committed to each other.”

  “Hmm.” Still holding his ring, Randy dropped down on the bed beside Jules. “That sounds kind of serious.”

  “You’re living in my apartment, aren’t you? Sleeping in my bed every night, eating my food.”

  “Sucking your dick,” Juliet said slyly.

  But Tristan was not mollified. “That too.”

  “Still, this seems rather intense.” Randy turned the ring to the light. “Carved white gold. This must’ve set you back a bit.”

  “Look at hers.”

  Randy obliged him, taking the box from Jules. Inside was an infinity band, also in white gold, with a diamond in each of the loops. “They stand for us. The two diamonds,” he said softly.

  “Yeah.” Tristan started to snatch back the box. “Look, if it’s too soon, and you guys aren’t ready, no big deal. We’ll talk about it another time.”

  “Hold it.” Juliet grabbed Tris’s hand. “I want my ring, you jackass. Don’t you dare take it back.”

  Instantly, Tris’s face transformed. His eyes softened as he stared down at her. “You do? For real?”

  “I so do.” She held out her hand. “Put it on me, please.,”

  He complied, slipping it onto her finger. It fit perfectly, or at least she didn’t complain.

  Judging from her grin, she wouldn’t be complaining again for a while.

  “God, it’s so beautiful. Thank you. I love it. Now do him.”

  Tris lifted a brow. “Excuse me?”

  “Put his ring on him properly. You gotta have some ceremony to it.”

  Tris heaved out a breath and took back the ring from Randy before shoving it on his finger as fast as humanly possible. Another perfect fit. The dude paid attention.

  “Okay?” he challenged Randy, almost asking for an argument.

  “Absolutely okay.” Swallowing hard, Randy pulled the other ring out of Juliet’s box and did the same to Tris, who frowned the whole time.

  It was almost cute, if he was in the habit of finding men attractive. And he was not. But if he was, Tris definitely qualified.

  “Okay?” Randy asked his best friend.

  “Yeah.” Tris flexed his fingers. “Surprisingly okay.”

  They all grinned at each other for a minute until Randy remember the rest of their gift and rolled off the bed. He opened the nightstand drawer and pulled out the deed, slapping it into Tristan’s hand.

  “What’s this?”

  “Read it.”

  Silently, Tris scanned the page, then he cocked a brow. “No way. You guys bought the loft next door? It’s yours now.”

  “You mean it’s ours now. Yes. It sure is.” Jules rose up on her knees and circled her arm around his waist. “So how do you feel about this giant bed now, Chef?”

  Tris grinned and tossed the deed over his shoulder. “Let’s play.”

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  Found in Oblivion

  a Rock Star Series

  Bedded Bliss #1

  Triple Trouble #2

  Coming in February 17th, 2017

  Dirty Duet #3

  Hammered

  a Rock Star Romantic Comedy Series

  Manaconda #1

  Manhandled #2

  Manipulated #3

  Coming in 2017

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  Lost in Oblivion Series

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  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 t
he 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)

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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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