Well hello my lovelies, it's autumn, my favorite season of the year. I love everything about it, from the change in the color of the leaves to the cooler temperatures. Anyway, I am well and truly back in the seat attempting to write the next bestselling romance. Work has begun on the prequel to The Rise of Orion series, Becoming the Witch, and I am equal parts terrified and excited about this project...nothing new there then!!!
Today, I would love to introduce you to fellow Author Shay Stone
Author Bio
thinks he is a dog. If you happen to be driving around Atlanta, there is a good chance you will see her dancing in her car and singing (poorly) to some 80’s tune. She has no shame.
Her passions include writing and traveling.
She writes strong women with a bit of attitude, and flawed men that you can’t
help but fall in love with to create that once in a lifetime love one page at a
time. The Rise to Fame is her first
contemporary romance and part of The Fame Series. The second book, The Cost of Fame will be available
September 19th, 2018.
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stay up to date on Shay’s latest releases check out her website or follow her
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The Cost of Fame book 2
Series Tagline: What if getting everything you ever wanted cost you the only one you ever loved?
One night. One stupid night. That's
all it took to tear Alex’s world apart and rip her heart in two. Thanks to
Richard’s plan she believes Colin committed the ultimate betrayal and she can’t
imagine ever forgiving him.
With Colin out of the way, Richard
thinks his path to Alexandra is clear. But when he discovers a megastar is also
vying for her affection, Richard is forced to up his game. With his obsession
out of control, he takes drastic measures leaving Alex no choice. The only way
to protect the people she loves is to agree to Richard’s terms and let Colin go
forever.
After reluctantly giving her the
space she requested, Colin returns home from a movie shoot determined to win
Alex back. He won’t stop until she is back in his arms where she belongs. But
she isn’t making it easy. Despite her continued attempts to push him away, it’s
obvious she still loves him. Something isn’t right. If Colin doesn’t figure it
out soon, one of them will be forced to pay the ultimate price.
Excerpt from The Cost of Fame Copyright Shay Stone 2018© *With the exception of brief quotations to be used in reviews or other noncommercial uses, no part of this excerpt can be used or reproduced.*
COLIN sat on the bedroom floor leaning against the wall with his knees bent rereading the last text messages. Great! Now she doesn’t even want to talk to me. He took another swig of the now half empty bottle of whiskey. The events of the past few weeks kept replaying over and over in his mind like a bad movie. He remembered talking to Alex, ecstatic for her to come home so he could propose. Then he was at the bar with Erik meeting with the investors. After that, everything got fuzzy. How the hell did he end up in bed with Brittany? How could he have done this? A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. With a groan, he shuffled down the stairs to answer it. If it was another goddamn reporter he’d take that camera and shove it right up his…
“Erik.” Erik waved his hand in front of his face smelling
the booze on Colin’s breath.
“Jesus man! You smell like my Uncle Jerry after one of his
benders.” He took the bottle from Colin’s hand and inspected it.
“Did you drink this whole thing?”
“Not yet, but I’m working on it.” Colin snatched the bottle
back from Erik and followed him into the kitchen. He scrubbed his hand over the
back of his head.
“It’s been a rough
damn night. Did you find her?”
“Yes… no… well, kind of,” Erik replied, opening cupboards
hunting around the kitchen. “Don’t you have a coffee pot?”
“Alex drinks tea or that fancy coffee. I usually run to the
place around the corner to get us some in the morning. What does that mean,
‘kind of’?”
“I know she went to the First Beverly Hotel. Then she
ditched her car and left in a silver BMW.” He spotted some instant coffee and
frowned shaking his head in disapproval.
“A silver BMW? Who the hell drives a silver BMW?”
“Don’t know. You tell me. Here drink this.” He handed Colin
a bottle of coconut water he found in the refrigerator, but Colin waved it
away.
“Look, just give her some time. I’m sure she just needs a
little space.”
“I’m afraid to give her space. Being apart isn’t good. How
can we get through this… how can I make her see how sorry I am if she won’t
even talk to me?” He rubbed his eyes with his palms trying to focus his
thoughts.
“Erik, I don’t even know how this happened.”
“You were pretty out of it that night.”
“I was? I remember having one... maybe two drinks… that’s
it.”
“Well yeah, but then
you started rollin’ with that Brittany girl and taking God knows what else…”
“I did? Why the hell did I do that? And why can’t I
remember? I don’t take drugs. I mean I’ve smoked a little pot here and there
when I was younger but I’ve never…”
“Hey, it was a crazy night,” Erik remarked leaning against
the kitchen table. “Let’s not focus on that now. It’s done. It’s over with.
I’ve got something I need to talk to you about, but I need you sober enough to
listen.”
“Is it about Alex?”
“No, it’s not about Alex. Will you forget about Alex for two damn minutes? It’s a job offer. I got a call from Stefan Biseman. He wants you for his new biopic. He sent the script over this morning.”
“Really?” Colin responded only half paying attention as he
checked his phone again. Still nothing from Alex. Erik stole the phone from his
hand and set it on the counter forcing Colin to listen.
“Did you hear me? BISE-MAN.” He pointed to his mouth
exaggerating the enunciation.
“Yeah, I heard you. I
know who he is.”
“Are you sure? Because you’re acting like you don’t.”
“Yeah, fine I’ll read the script.” Erik rolled his eyes at
Colin’s lack of enthusiasm.
“One of the greatest
directors of all time is asking for you by name and you couldn’t care less.
Damn. I’m telling you that girl must have some kind of magic pussy.”
“Hey, don’t talk about her like that,” Colin snapped with venom.
Erik held his hands up in surrender.
“Alright, I’m sorry. I’m just saying. You know how much
money this could mean?”
“I don’t give a shit about money.”
“I know. Lucky for you, I do. You just won two awards. We
need to strike while the iron’s hot! Think of it as a distraction to help get
your mind off things.”
“I said I’ll read it.”
“Good. It’s phenomenal. You’re going to love it. Filming
would start at the end of next month. But there’s a catch,” he hesitated
knowing it could be a deal breaker. Colin looked at him expectantly. “You’d be
filming in Yakutat, Alaska.”
“Okay… so?”
“It’s one of the most remote places on earth. No internet,
cell reception... Nothing.” Colin shook his head.
“No way. Not now. Not with everything going on. I mean, I
hope Alex and I have worked everything out by then, but I can’t just leave. I
need to be here with her. We’re going to need time.”
“You’re killing me here. You know, that right? You don’t
just turn down Biseman.” Aggravated, Erik pulled his ringing phone from his pocket
and answered it. “This is Erik. What? Wait… are you sure? Alright, thanks.”
This was great. It couldn’t have been more perfect if he had
planned it, which he had… well, part of it anyway. Colin stood glaring at him,
waiting for him to divulge something. “That was one of my sources at The Shores
in Santa Monica. He just saw Alex get into a car and leave the hotel… with
Donovan Michaels.”
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