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Blurb from Starting From Zero by Lane Hayes

Justin Cuevas is going through a rough patch. A broken relationship, a scandal, and the demise of his band have shaken the aspiring rock star’s confidence. Working two jobs and sleeping on his friend’s sofa isn’t ideal, but Justin isn’t ready to give up yet. With a little luck, he’s hoping to re-launch his music career in LA with his new band, Zero. The key is to stay focused, and not get distracted by his past…or the sexy songwriter he can’t get out of his head.

Gray Robertson has written dozens of hits and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. But he’s never met anyone like Justin. The younger man is fiery, passionate, and smart. A powerful voice for a new generation. Other than an unforgettable one-night stand and a passion for music, the two men have nothing in common. Or do they? Justin knows the out-of-the-blue challenge to write a quintessential love song is a huge opportunity. And it’s the ultimate test for someone who’s doesn’t believe in happily ever after. When sparks fly, Justin and Gray realize they have a shot something special if they start from zero together. Maybe even love.

 

from Starting From Zero by Lane Hayes

I leaned in without thinking and swiped my thumb over his bottom lip. Justin captured my wrist, then brought the digit to his lips and sucked. I went still as I stared into his eyes.

“Um…” I cleared my throat and glanced at my watch. “Did you drive here?”

Justin grinned. No doubt he knew he’d gotten under my skin and was loving it.

“No. I took the bus.”

I gave him an incredulous look. “Why? I told you I’d pick you up.”

“I came from the coffee shop. Tegan, Johnny, and I played this afternoon. It was really fun. We had dueling guitars and a bongo drum. We took requests and played oldies for the yoga moms and after-school crew.”

“Sorry I missed it. I still would have picked you up.”

“Thanks, but I didn’t want you to. It would require explanation and I don’t want to tell my friends about you or your proposal until I can hash out a few details that don’t make it sound like I’m leaving them out to pursue a solo gig.”

“It’s not my proposal. I’m just the messenger.”

He laid his head on my shoulder and turned his body so he was sprawled on the bench. “Let’s not talk about it anymore. Tell me about your day instead.”

I studied the top of Justin’s head and tried to quickly process any possible red flags. He said he didn’t want me to interfere, but he had to know bringing up my best friend and my godson would get my attention. However, I didn’t detect manipulation on his part. I sensed that he was overwhelmed and needed to work through some ideas. That was all.

“Um…well, I worked on a couple of pop songs for a British songstress. If she likes them, I may have to travel to London. She hates LA.”

Justin sighed. “I’d love to travel someday. The only place I’ve been outside of California is Las Vegas. Where’s your favorite city?”

“Since I live in LA, I’ll say it’s my favorite. I also lived in New York and—”

“What’s it like? Is it electric? What’s the food like? Where’s the best music? Where’s the…”

I set my earlier misgivings aside, pushed my fingers through his hair, and started talking. I described the streets and scenery, the food and the people of some of my more memorable trips to Boston, Chicago, London, and Paris. I talked and talked…and just when I thought I might be boring him, he’d ask another question. I stroked his head while I spoke and let my gaze wander. But after a while, I got lost in the moment. I tuned out the piped jazz playing through the speakers, the sounds of children laughing and people chatting, and focused on Justin. The weight of his body against my shoulder, the way his voice reverberated through me when he spoke. Hell, just the sound of his breathing grounded me.

He stretched his arms above his head and twisted to face me after a while. “Are you still people-watching?”

“Sort of. I’ve been watching you.”

“Me?”

“Yeah, you. Kiss me,” I commanded.

Justin looked around the bustling atrium. There were plenty of couples holding hands or standing closer than friends might. But the lone same-sex couple we’d spotted earlier was gone. And no matter how enlightened or accepting anyone claimed to be, two masculine looking men locking lips always turned a few heads.

“Here?”

“Yeah. Here. I dare you.”

He chuckled softly, then leaned in and sealed his lips over mine. It wasn’t an overly amorous display. It was just a kiss. But it felt like a promise.

I pulled back and threaded my fingers with his. “Come home with me.”

 

Lane Hayes is grateful to finally be doing what she loves best. Writing full-time! It’s no secret Lane loves a good romance novel. An avid reader from an early age, she has always been drawn to well-told love story with beautifully written characters. These days she prefers the leading roles to both be men. Lane discovered the M/M genre a few years ago and was instantly hooked. Her debut novel was a 2013 Rainbow Award finalist and subsequent books have received Honorable Mentions, and won First Prize in the 2016 and 2017 Rainbow Awards. She loves red wine, chocolate and travel (in no particular order). Lane lives in Southern California with her amazing husband in a newly empty nest.

Books by Lane Hayes:

Better Than Good, Better Than Chance, Better Than Friends, Better Than Safe, The Right Words, The Wrong Man & The Right Time, A Kind Of Truth, A Kind of Romance, A Kind of Honesty, A Kind of Home, A Way with Words, A Way with You , Leaning Into Love , Leaning Into the Fall, Leaning Into Always , Leaning Into Touch , Leaning Into a Wish and Leaning Into the Look and Leaning Into Forever. Out in the Deep, Out in the End Zone, Out in the Offense, and Starting From Zero

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