Impossible Things (Star Shadow Book 2)
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“Friends to lovers after ten years,” Nick mused, impressing Benji with his ability to look like they hadn’t been haggling over the exact wording of the questions for the last few weeks. “That must have taken some getting used to.”
“Yes and no. More of an adjustment for our bandmates, I think. Leo and Caleb in particular, they’re really used to being the cute couple in the band. But now we’re definitely giving them a run for their money.” Diego grinned. “As for us, yeah, it was a little strange at first, but we’ve found that talking to each other makes all the difference.”
“Yeah,” Benji added, “and it helps that we were friends first. I could always tell him anything before, and now I still can.”
“That’s incredible,” Nick said supportively. “It must be a bit of a negotiation, having two pairs of couples in your band. How does Max feel about all this?”
Benji laughed, and found it came out so much more natural than he’d ever thought. “Like the odd one out, I think, but we try to keep it professional.”
“Most of the time, anyway,” Diego added with a sly grin.
“Is there anything else you’d like to say to your fans?” Nick asked.
Benji and Diego had debated for long hours with Craig about whether they should mention either Sophie or Vicky, knowing that they might get some pushback after this interview was published. In the end, they’d decided to go with a blanket statement, encompassing not only their ex-wives, but Ana as well.
“I just hope,” Diego said, his hand tightening over Benji’s, “our older fans and our newer ones can respect our families at this time. Being honest was important to both of us, even though telling the truth can be really tough. It wasn’t easy for us to make it to this place, but that difficulty only makes our relationship more meaningful.”
“Things that are worth it are never easy,” Benji echoed. Benji knew he’d get shit from Leo from using his line during his coming-out interview, but it felt right. After all, Caleb and Leo had led the way first.
In that moment, the ten years they’d been friends didn’t seem as much of a waste as he’d always believed. He and Diego had been building toward this from the very first moment they’d locked eyes in Leo’s house, Benji not in search of a keyboard player and Diego not wanting to join that lame band of his friend’s. In the end, Benji thought as he brushed a kiss across Diego’s cheek, they were both right where they needed to be.
Right next to each other.
STAR SHADOW WILL RETURN.
Acknowledgements
I’m going to be really honest. Benji and Diego were a beast to write. They didn’t want to cooperate with me, but then how could that have surprised me? They hadn’t cooperated with each other for so long. But when I finally figured out how to get them to talk to me, there were a few people who were fantastic resources while I was writing:
Angela, you are a treasure, and your encouragement and friendship means the world to me. Nicole, always my favorite cheerleader. It warmed my heart that you loved Benji as much I did. As always my other beta readers are invaluable to me: Amy, Carra, Libbi, and Louise. I could not write books without you guys.
Cate, from Cate Ashwood Designs, designed such a fantastically beautiful cover, as well as a perfect logo for Star Shadow.
Judy, from Judy’s Proofreading, always makes sure my words are clear and understandable.
Lastly, I do not own the “Violet” lyrics I used in this book. You might have guessed, but yes, they are adapted from “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee.
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*also available in audio
KITCHEN GODS SERIES
Bite Me* - Miles’ and Evan’s story. They were sure they were enemies . . . until they were sure they weren’t.
Catch Me - Wyatt and Ryan’s story. Their relationship is completely fake . . . until it isn’t.
Worship Me - a short story about Matt and Alex from Catch Me.
Savor Me - Xander and Damon’s story. They’re partners in a new restuarant . . . until they’re so much more.
Indulge Me - Kian and Bastian’s story. Working together is a necessity, but their mutual love? It’s every bit an unnecessary indulgence.
STAR SHADOW SERIES
Terrible Things - a little grittier, a little darker, a little more terrible. A rock star romance.
Impossible Things - Benji & Diego’s story, and the sequel to Terrible Things.
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Taste on my Tongue - Kitchen Wars is the hottest new reality show on TV, but pop star Landon can’t even turn an oven on. Will baker Quentin be able to give him a culinary education so they can win?
Wrapped with Love - Losing Jordan is the biggest regret of Reed’s life. Will holiday magic and a little Secret Santa be able to repair what was broken?
Fairytale of LaGuardia - Once upon a holiday season, a hockey player and a baseball player walked into a bar . . .and the rest is history. A Christmas story co-written with A.E. Wasp.
Musical Notes - two teachers with nothing in common, except a high school musical that’s only three weeks away from Opening Night. Available as a freebie June 13 - 20, 2019, and later available for purchase on Amazon.
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A lifelong Pacific Northwester, Beth Bolden has just recently moved to North Carolina with her supportive husband. She still believes in Keeping Portland Weird, and intends to start a chapter of Keeping Durham Weird.
Beth has been writing practically since she learned the alphabet. Unfortunately, her first foray into novel writing, titled Big Bear with Sparkly Earrings, wasn’t a bestseller, but hope springs eternal. She’s published thirteen novels and five short stories.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Title Page
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
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