Rocking Hard: Volume 2 — Kayla Bain-Vrba

Less Than Three Press presents the second of three volumes of amazing stories along the theme of rock 'n roll. Authors familiar and new combine for a collection of stories all about music and love.

Fallen Angel by Kayla Bain-Vrba -- When Jackson lands a job to join his favorite band on tour for a few weeks, he think he's finally gotten his chance. An unexpected attraction to the band's frontman, however, adds complications to the tour that neither of them wants. Trying to work through it only seems to heap more problems upon their head, and Jackson starts to wonder if he's finally gotten his big break, or if he's just going to be left broken.

My Truest Love by Mell Eight -- By day, Cole is the lead singer of popular band The Four Kings, traveling the galaxies to sing to their adoring fans. Though a glamorous life on the surface, it's far from easy and even more dangerous than some would guess, because his real job title isn't lead vocals -- it's spy.

Capsicum Head by L.J. LaBarthe -- Determined to get their band's name out there, Jon, his lover Pete, and their bandmates decide that taking gigs in other towns and cities is the way to do it. Their first attempt, however, is a complete and total disaster, leaving them all leery of a second attempt. If nothing else, it will be an adventure.

Song of the Soul by Cassandra Pierce -- Centuries ago, Hawk performed for a King so impressed he turned Hawk into an immortal monster. In the fall out, Hawk lost his lover forever. In present day Hawk is still a performer, though the music and the audience have greatly changed. When he sees his old lover in the crowd, Hawk dares to hope -- but hope turns to despair when the man claims no knowledge of him, and new information from his past comes to light, threatening to truly keep the lovers apart forever.

Acceptance by Alessandra Ebulu -- One year ago Phil lost his brother, and since then he has faltered in his position as lead vocals and guitarist for his band. When he finally collapses on stage, he is made to take time off. One night in a bar he meets Lars, a student and songwriter of amazing talent -- and on the receiving end of a heartbreak and ultimatum that need the changes and hope that Phil wants to provide.