*~*~*
Luke had been writing lyrics faster than his hand could go. It felt like ideas were coming and slipping away so fast. The band sounded great in the studio. Writing riff after riff, perfecting a sound that would certainly keep Fallen Tuesday on top of the charts. Everything they had sent to the record company had made everyone happy. Frank and the band decided to release the snippet samples of new music that kept the fans happy.
Amy had been working some long hours and late nights, getting everything together for the bakery. If all went well, she’d be open by late spring. So far everything she had made were the best desserts and baked goods Luke ever tasted. He had brought food to the studio everyday the band recorded. Everyone wanted Amy’s food and Luke knew his investment was one of the best decisions of his life.
The band stopped playing to take a break.
Mack came from the studio, sweating. Gray, Trent, and Jake bumped shoulders, talking about the song they had just been playing.
“Sounds good,” Luke said.
“Yeah, it does,” Mack said. “Feels good too. I was worried that things would sound processed.”
“No, not us,” Trent said with defiance. “Never.”
“We write it, we record it,” Jake said.
“At least we have time to do this,” Gray said.
“I’ve got a ton of words written here,” Luke said. “I need to figure out what I want to say.”
“We’ll get there, brother,” Mack said. “I’m sure of it.”
A phone beeped and Gray touched his pocket. He took his phone out of his pocket and sighed at the screen. “I’ll be right back.”
He left and Luke looked at Mack. “How’s that situation?”
“Is what it is,” Mack said. “How’s yours? Where’s the food for today?”
Luke laughed. “Amy is working the restaurant today. I’ll have something tomorrow. You know, when she opens the place, you’re going to have to pay.”
“Once we drop this next album,” Trent said, “we’ll make enough.”
“We’ve already made enough,” Mack said.
“It’s a good feeling,” Luke said.
Luke started to review lyrics with the band. He went to the sound board and dialed up the song the band had just been playing. Luke started to talk over the music, trying to find the right lyrics. It sounded really good. Maybe it was just because it was new music and the first time Luke had done such a thing, but it did feel really good.
When Luke turned to see what the guys thought, he saw Mack, Trent, and Jake nodding in approval. Then he saw Gray standing in the doorway. He had his phone in his hand. He stared into the room, but he was obviously focused elsewhere.
“Gray,” Luke said, “what’s up, man?”
“I just got off the phone,” Gray said. He was calm and cold. “I have to leave, guys, right now.”
“What happened?” Mack asked.
Gray blinked and he finally looked like he was there with the band. He let out a shaky sigh and broke down.
“My brother… my little brother… he overdosed last night. They don’t think he’s going to make it.”
The Brothers of Rock novels featuring rock band, Fallen Tuesday –
In the second book of the Fallen Tuesday series, Gray must face the demons of his little brother and the demons within his own heart. With the band set to head back into the studio, Gray must find the strength to pick up his guitar and play. But can he settle his past and focus on his future when an unexpected woman steps into his life?
Also coming in 2014 –
The romance series, Ferry Creek!
A CHANCE AT LOVE (A FERRY CREEK NOVEL)
A simple phone call can change your life... just ask successful businessman Sullivan Chasen.
When the caller shares the news that Sullivan's father is dying, Sullivan laughs and hangs up. He isn't being heartless, he just knows that it can't be true - because his father already passed away... ten years ago.
Like a bad dream, the calls keep coming and DNA results turn Sullivan's world upside down. There is only one way, and very little time, to figure out the truth. He packs his bags for the small town of Ferry Creek, North Carolina.
Once Sullivan arrives, he must confront a past he never knew existed, including a half-brother who lives above their family diner. The longer he spends away from his wealthy lifestyle and successful business, the more he falls in love with the small town, its community... and waitress, Jess Winthorne.
Can Sullivan Chasen go back to his normal life after learning about his past or will he discover the missing piece of his heart in Ferry Creek?
Don’t miss any of the Brothers of Rock books, along with all of Karolyn’s books!
Brothers of Rock:
Chasing Cross 1 -5
All Access
Broken Sound
Bitter Farewell
Buried Notes
Last Song
Karolyn James writing under the pen name, Claire Charlins, creates western romance novels that will capture your heart as you follow women in the 1800s as they travel west to become mail order brides seeking romance and a better way of life…
Mail Order Romance:
West For Love
Finding Love West
A Marriage West
Hope Found West
True Love West
AND MORE!
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This book is a work of fiction. Any references to historical events, real people, or real locales are used fictitiously. Other names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination, and any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
First electronic edition January 2014
Copyright © 2013 by Karolyn James
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