Starting From Here (Starting From #3) - Lane Hayes Page 0,100

a tour, but truthfully, I should have written him a thank-you note. If Cade hadn’t gotten injured, Tegan wouldn’t have played with Jealousy…and none of this might have happened. I didn’t want to think about that.

Tegan was my number one.

No amount of success, fame, or fortune meant anything without him. He was my best friend, my confidant, my muse. We hadn’t necessarily planned on getting married, but it seemed right. We’d wasted years worrying about excess noise. We vowed not to let that happen again. We also agreed not to share our relationship with the public. In fact, other than our friends and family, no one knew about our impromptu Vegas wedding. We tattooed rings with each other’s initials in lieu of traditional gold bands. T had so much ink that his wasn’t as noticeable as mine. Some overzealous reporter or blogger…or even a fan, would discover the news eventually, but that would be their story. This was ours.

“You know this party is for us, right?” Tegan’s deep voice broke my reverie.

I smiled. “I had a feeling. Justin isn’t great at surprises. And your mom asked me if it was supposed to be cooler in LA tonight. She said she was just curious, but I think she wanted to know the dress code.”

“Did you tell her we’re having a cannonball contest and she needs to bring a bathing suit?”

I snorted. Tegan’s mom had been cancer-free for six months. Her hair was growing back, and she felt better than ever. Probably not cannonball contest ready…but close.

“No way,” I chuckled. “She’s still mad we snuck away and got married.”

“Nah, she understands. She just wants us to be happy.” He pushed my hair from my eyes, then leaned in to rest his forehead on mine.

“Are you happy?”

Tegan kissed me tenderly. “Yes…and grateful. I love you.”

I flung my arms over his shoulders and sealed my mouth over his when the well of emotion threatened to choke me. Yeah, I loved him. More than I could say.

And love was a funny condition. Sometimes sweet, sometimes slow, sometimes wickedly quick and overwhelming. I’d felt every facet of that emotion for this man possible…and more. He was my other half, my better half. He was my past, my present, and my future. I couldn’t wait to see where our journey led, starting from here.

“The Magic” by Declan McNamara, Percussion and Backup Vocals, Tegan Monroe

I used to find magic everywhere.

I used to know that the right signs would take me

Where I needed to go

Somehow I knew you’d be there

And it would be magic

You shine brighter than the best

You fly high above the rest

Like you’re some kind of magic

With your sweet smile and your flawless style

Your sense of right and wrong

Your sense of where you belong

You’re magic

But life isn’t so simple

And it isn’t so righteous

And the best things are elusive

Like you

you’re gone now

You took the magic

And I’m so lost without you

I know now to pay attention

The clearest signs might be hidden

Life isn’t always fair

I can’t find the magic when you’re not near

I’m lost without you.

But I believe in second chances

Tell me it’s not too late

I don’t want to lose this magic

’Cause I’m so lost without you

So lost without you

Starting From Series

Take it from the top! Book 1 in Starting From begins with a song. Book 2 is all about the record deal.

Starting From Zero, Book 1

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. 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?

Starting From Scratch, Book 2

Charlie Rourke is an ultra fabulous human whirlwind on a mission to launch the next biggest band in the world. However, he might have taken on more than he could handle when he signed on to manage Zero.

Ky Baldwin loves a challenge as much as anyone, but Charlie doesn’t make things easy. Zero’s manager is a force of nature and Ky can’t stop thinking