Convincing Constance (The Blow Hole Boys) (22 page)

“I do,” I said as
I smiled down at my beautiful bride.

I ran my thumb across her wedding band and she smiled back up at me.

“Then by the power vested in me by the state of California, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride,” the notary said.

Everyone applauded and whistled when I dipped Constance over my arm and kissed her like we weren’t in front of a crowd.

Finn patted me on the back. “Save some for tonight, dude.”

I pulled back, and Constance looked up at me with excited eyes and flushed cheeks. She was exquisite—everything I ever wanted.

The reception was more like a big party. Finn, Chet, and Zeke, who stood by my side when I said my vows, put together a pretty interesting toast.

“A toast to the couple, both kickass in their own way. May you never get bored with your love and may you never stray.” Finn held up his glass with a smile.

“Constance, keep our boy in line. May he never give you sass. And if he does, just call us and we’ll come kick his ass,” Zeke followed.

“May you work with each other always and your problems always get solved. Tony, may you get laid at least once a week and never know the hell of blue balls,” Chet said as he lifted his beer.

The room lit up with laughter, and I reached down and squeezed Constance’s hand.

“All jokes aside. Tony, we’re happy for you, bro. Constance is perfect for you. We wish you guys forever. Congrats.”

The Sirens followed with a toast of their own and there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

Constance and I celebrated becoming whole together, and it was by far the best night of my life.

Everyone threw guitar picks at us as we ran to the limo that was covered in condoms and anything else the guys could get their hands on. I didn’t care, though. I was just happy to be alone with my wife and on our way to Italy for our honeymoon.

“Wait!” Constance called out to the driver, prompting him to slam on the brakes. “I forgot my bag in the bathroom in the reception hall.”

I leaned in and kissed her. “No worries, baby. I’ll run in and get it for you.”

Everyone had gone back inside to finish the party when I climbed out of the limo and snuck back in real quick to get Constance’s bag. I didn’t care if it was the women’s restroom. I walked right in and made my way to the back stall where she said she’d left her bag.

I pushed the door open and stepped in, and up against the wall, going at it like crazy, was Chet and some strange redhead.

“Shit. I’m sorry, dude,” I said as I leaned down and snatched up the bag.

Chet turned around with a smile.

“No worries, man,” he said breathlessly. I turned to walk away, but he stopped me. “Hey. Have fun on your honeymoon,” he said without even messing up his rhythm.

I nodded and laughed as I turned around and exited the stall. He was the last playboy of our group, and I was sure he’d never get tied down. Because while some things did indeed change, I was sure Chet would always stay the same.

The addiction you bring

It’s more than I can stand

Feeling your soulful depth

Why can’t you understand?

Bound by sick desires

Reaching for your sin

Body breathing fire

And I can’t let you in

Chorus:

Drugs don’t fail me now

For she’s forever gone

Despising all her strength

Against all that I’ve done wrong

Numb my aching heart

I’ll never be brand new

Finding who I am

In the high that comes from you

I’m addicted to your smile

Withdrawals and frowns are me

Knocked down and I am vile

While you’re forever free

Needing you right here

Jonesing for a dose

Panic turns to fear

Longing for your ghost

Chorus:

Drugs don’t fail me now

For she’s forever gone

Despising her strength

Against all that I’ve done wrong

Numb my aching heart

I’ll never be brand new

Finding who I am

In the high that comes from you

On the Plus Side

Hot and Heavy-Coming Soon!

Playing Patience (Zeke)

Perfecting Patience 1.5 (Zeke)

Finding Faith (Finn)

Convincing Constance (Tiny)

Having Hope (Chet)—Coming Soon!

The Wrath of Sin—co-written with Melissa Andrea

Wicked Fate—YA Paranormal Romance

&

The final book in the Blow H
ole series

Chet’s
Story

COMING SUMMER 2014 . . .

A little bit of Hope
is all they need…

No one is promised a tomorrow, and Chet Reynolds, the drummer of Blow Hole, is all about living for today. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll—anything that will make him forget about his deadly secret. Refusing to let anyone get close, he hides behind his seductive charm and never becomes attached. Allowing anyone to fall for him would just be cruel, and he doesn’t like good-byes. But when he meets Hope, a perfectly bitchy brunette, his carefully constructed defenses are broken down. She’s different, and for the first time, he wants more than a one-night stand. Only, it couldn’t have come at a worse time.

Hope Iverson holds a secret that could destroy everything she’s built. The burden of her past is too heavy, and she turns to drugs for relief. She wants to be emotionless and refuses to feel for anyone, until she meets the charismatic drummer for Blow Hole. His smart mouth and inked body make her feel things, and she despises him for it. In the end, promises will be broken, lives will be destroyed, and Hope must decide what’s most important to her—secrets, love, or life.

Summer 2014

Sometimes a little heat is all it takes to lighten a heavy heart.

Shannon Daniels has a secret. She’s afraid of men. Even her closest friends are clueless of her fear. But when Matthew Ellis, the most dangerous man alive, literally falls into her lap, fear is the last thing she feels. For the first time in her life, she desires a man and she plans on taking advantage of her new craving. Shannon hatches a plan to satisfy her sudden hunger, but dancing with the devil will get you more than a one-way trip to hell, and Shannon finds out quick that even the best-laid plans go awry.

Matt Ellis works hard and plays harder. His only rule in life is to never get caught in the tangled web of a woman. After a devastating heartbreak, he’s determined to die a bachelor. When he meets Shannon, a chubby redhead with a firecracker personality, he decides to add her to his list of conquests. The good news is she’s okay with a hot and heavy fling. The bad news is, for the first time since he was a teenager, being caught doesn’t seem that unappealing.