Title: Stryke First
Series: Rock Series #5
Author: Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Genre: M/M Romance
Release Date: October 15, 2017
Rebel Stryker has had to fight to survive from the moment he was born to a heroin-addicted mother. Raised by his grandparents, his only mission in life was to succeed where his mother had failed. Now, he and his childhood best friends tour the world as a famous heavy metal band. Like any rags-to-riches young man, Rebel definitely enjoys the perks of being in the limelight.
But now something has changed.
Rebel never wanted to fall in love, shying away from relationships and relishing his ‘no worries’ rock-star persona. But there’s something about the band’s new manager that catches Rebel’s eye. Despite fighting it with everything he has, Rebel finds himself succumbing to man’s quiet ways. It doesn’t hurt that the guy loves Rebel’s grandpa — the one relationship that means the world to him.
Staying true to his name, Rebel fights against the tide of attraction drawing him in. But it’s only a matter of time before love finally strikes.
Stan Jackson is hiding a secret. A Very Big Secret. One he prays will never come to light, especially since life is pretty good now. He finally has a good job, and he considers the people around him friends — even if they don’t see him the same way. All he’s ever wanted in life is to blend in, not make waves, and move on through. Now, as the manager of the internationally famous Skull Blasters rock band, he is put squarely into bassist Rebel Stryker’s orbit. He spends a lot of time with Rebel’s grandfather, which is not only fun, but rewarding. Another big benefit is that Stan gets to see Rebel all the time. When his past catches up to him, Stan learns that he isn’t just the Skull Blasters’ manager.
He’s a part of their family.
“So, the guys and I talked and we’re doing the camping thing this weekend. I’ve got Grandpa staying two nights at the nursing home so he’s taken care of as well. I offered for him to come along but I think he’s got plans.”
“With Mabel I’m sure.” I snickered.
Rebel held up a hand. “I don’t need the visual.”
“So, um, what do I need to do or bring? I know you said you’re all set and stuff but I need to bring something.”
“Whatever you want to drink then, how’s that?”
“Okay.”
“So, I’ll pick you up then?”
“Sure.” I nodded. Rebel’s eyes flashed with something that resembled annoyance and I glanced over my shoulder to see Mac and Nash coming out of my office.
“Rebel.” Mac nodded.
“Mac.” Rebel did the same.
“You remember Nash?” I offered.
“Yep.” Rebel shook Nash’s hand and I watched as they both stood there — just staring at each other, pumping their hands.
“Yeah, so.” I coughed and took Rebel by his arm. “Let’s go shopping?”
“Yeah. Sure.” Rebel released Nash’s hand.
I exhaled and Mac shot me an amused look.
Once I got the building locked up, I followed Rebel back to his house to drop off his bike and we went to the store in my car. I had already gotten a text from Gareth confirming their plans to go camping and texted him back letting him know I was going as well. I got a happy face and hand-clapping emoticon from him in return. I chuckled as I stared at my phone.
“Who is texting you?” Rebel asked casually.
“Gareth.” I held up my phone for him to see.
“Ah.” Rebel nodded, grabbing a box of crackers off the shelf.
“Who did you think it was?” I pocketed my phone and grinned at Rebel.
“Maybe that Nash guy.” He shrugged, dropping the box into the cart.
“He doesn’t have my number.”
“He doesn’t?” Rebel eyed me.
“No. Why would he? I just met the guy.”
“Oh. I thought he asked you out?”
I placed my hands on my hips and gave him my best ‘bitch’ look. “Excuuuse me, but do I look like a ʼho?”
Rebel cracked up and pushed the cart forward. “That was good.”
“I try.”
“Well let’s get what we need and get out of here.”
After shopping, I dropped Rebel off and went home. I had a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it in.
Best selling author, Sandrine (Sandy) was born in Inglewood, California. Raised by “Old School” French parents, she later moved to Tucson, AZ. It was there that writing became a hobby. Always told she had a great imagination, Sandy wrote short stories for her friends in High School. In college, she took more writing classes while working on her Criminal Justice degree, but it wasn’t until a soap opera caught her eye that she got involved in male on male romances. On the advice of a friend, Sandy dipped her toes into the world of M/M Romance. Sandy takes the writing seriously and has had countless conversations with gay men as well as hours of research.She’s been involved with the military in one way or another for over twenty years, and has a great deal of respect for our men in uniform. She’s traveled the world, but has finally returned to Arizona.
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