The spotlight doesn't only shine. Sometimes it burns.
Being the bad-boy bassist for the world's hottest band has earned Griffin Hancock some perks: a big house, a fast car, and most importantly his incredible wife, Anna. The one thing it hasn't brought him is the spotlight. Anna tells him to be patient, that his talent will win out. But Griffin is through waiting for permission to shine.
Without warning, Griffin makes a shocking decision and takes the gamble of a lifetime. Suddenly he's caught up in a new level of lights, cameras, and chaos. One that pushes his relationship with Anna to its limits. Anna has always found his unpredictable behavior sexy, but lately he's seen an ache in her eyes--and it has his soul in knots. Just as the recognition Griffin seeks is finally within reach, the thing he loves most in life could be slipping through his fingers...
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When Anna came back into
the room, I was my usual self—just a half chub was trying to poke through my
jeans. But even that faded when I saw the little miracle in my wife’s arms.
“Daddy!” Gibson tossed her hands my way and leaned so hard in my direction that
Anna had to struggle to hold on to her. Gibson’s little face scrunched with
annoyed concentration while she fought against her mom. Then, with a pout that
only a little kid could make adorable, she turned and scowled at Anna. “Want
Daddy.” She said it as a command, not a request. Gibson was only around a year
and a half, but she already knew what she wanted, and she fully expected to get
her way. She was so much like me, it was scary.
Anna rolled her eyes but
stepped closer so Gibson could reach me. When her little hands touched my skin,
they suddenly became razor-like talons. Like an eagle securing a fish from the
sea, Gibson clamped onto my forearm with a surprising amount of freakish
strength. “Ow, shit! Relax, Gibs. I’m right here.”
Grunting, I pulled her
into my side and examined what was left of my arm. I half expected to see a
mutilated flap of skin hanging off the bone. Instead, all I saw were bright red
streaks where she’d raked me. Anna winced. “Guess I need to cut her nails.
Sorry.”
I shrugged. “The day isn’t
truly awesome until a gorgeous girl has scratched me up. I wear my war wounds
with pride.” Looking at the design she’d left behind, I added, “I might
actually get this one tattooed on me. How cool would permanent shred marks be?”
Anna smiled, then shook
her head. “No, if you want claw marks to tattoo, I’ll give you some good ones.
Then every time you look at them, you can remember how you got them.”
“Damn…yeah, that’s a much
better plan. Fuck, you have the best ideas.”
Gibson grabbed my nose and
pulled my attention her way, where she liked it. Girl had a jealous streak a
mile wide. Looking at her was like looking at a miniature version of me, if I
were a girl. She had the same light blue eyes, same blond hair, although hers
was a pristine platinum color while mine was a little dirtier. As it should be.
She gave me a smile full of shiny white teeth, then spouted, “Fuck.”
Anna crossed her arms over
her chest, but her expression was more amused than annoyed. “I think we’re at
the point where we need to start watching our language.”
I looked past Gibson to
Anna. “Watch my language? You might as well ask me to hop on one foot while
reciting the alphabet backwards. I can’t police myself like that
twenty-four-seven. I’m exhausted just thinking about it.”
Anna swished her hands at
Gibson. “Well, she’s starting to copy you, and if we don’t put a stop to it
now, she’s going to start calling people cocksuckers soon.”
I started laughing.
“That…would be so awesome.”
Anna put her hands on her
hips; true irritation was starting to edge out her amusement now. “No, it
wouldn’t be.” She smiled. “Well, yeah, it kind of would be, but as parents, we
have to put a stop to that kind of stuff.” She sighed. “Well, we should try
anyway.”
Looking back at Gibson, I
frowned. “I suppose I could try.” Even though I was sure she didn’t have a clue
what we were talking about, Gibson laid her head on my shoulder, wrapped her
arms around my neck, and patted my back like she was encouraging me. Yeah, if
it would help Gibson, I would try to control my mouth. There wasn’t much I wouldn’t
do for that little girl.
4 Rock Stars
Oh Griffin Hancock! Kellan may have been my favorite, but Griff is not far behind. He was always behind the spotlight behind Kellan and the band, but he was finally able to shine to the front! I had my doubts about Griffin through most of this read, but he completely won me at the end. And I love his relationship with his daughter, Gibson. So super cute!
Griff wants his chance to prove he's s a total rock star on his own, but it didn't turn out the way he thought. Untamed takes you through Griffin's journey of finding himself in this world, along with his wife Anna and his kids.
Anna was supportive throughout his journey. And what I love about their relationship is that these two were always honest with each other. It's what made it work. But when things start getting rough with Griff, he begins to keep things to himself and causes a tension between him and Anna. And did he ever make me mad at some scenes in this book!
Untamed takes you through a roller coaster of emotions. This book was funny, hot and even though Griff can be a total jerk, he had a huge heart and so much love for his family. Fans of Thoughtless series are going to enjoy this standalone journey of Griff and Anna!
About the author:
S.C. Stephens is a #1 bestselling author who spends her every free moment creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family. She and her two children reside in the Pacific Northwest.
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