The Recoil Rock Series Box Set
K E Osborn
The Recoil Rock Series Box Set
Includes:
Pick #1
Plucker #2
Snare #3
Fret #4
By K E Osborn
Copyright 2017 K E Osborn
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ISBN: 978-0648112303
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Editing by Swish Design & Editing
Proofreading by Fiona Dreaming – Proofreading
Cover design by Kellie Dennis at Book Cover by Design
Cover Model: Johnny Kane, Ryan Harmon and Ryan Van Dyke
Photographer: Eric Battershell
Cover Image Copyright 2017
Blurb
Danger.
Death.
Fear.
Loss.
Four words that can change the course of your path.
Even fame and fortune can't save you from chaos.
The rockers from Recoil have done it tough.
The lead singer, Danger, deserted them at their peak of fame for the woman he loved.
But when that crashed and burned, Danger longed for the success he knew he could have with his band.
But reforming and going on tour is not as clean cut as it may first seem.
The press will hound you and those you bring into the fold.
You might not see eye to eye with the people you hire.
And when their tour ends dramatically, what’s left after the music ends?
Chaos.
Heartache.
Misunderstandings.
Surprises.
When boundaries are tested will these four rockers find what they truly desire?
Will they find their happiness in music, life... love?
The Recoil Rock Series.
PICK BOOK #1
Danger—it's a word that strikes fear into most people.
But for me it's not just a word, it's a legacy, a lifeline, my name.
My life has been crazy—ups a downs like the highest rollercoaster you've ridden.
On tour with the world’s biggest rock stars and on my way to being one myself.
Then I met her.
The woman who ruined me completely.
Fast forward through the shit storm that was my life—I lost the girl, I lost my band. Hell, I lost it all.
My only choice was to run.
And running was the best thing for me.
Because I ran into a pink haired beauty and everything started falling into place.
My band reformed and we’re pushing to be right up there with the best of the best.
But when you’re fighting to get to the top, is the pressure too much to keep your band, and the girl?
In the end, if your heart’s in danger, can love truly be enough?
PLUCKER BOOK #2
Death—it is inevitable, but I didn't know it could come so early.
If things didn't change, mine would be sooner than expected.
My life hasn't been easy, though with the way I act you’d think it has been.
I'm a joker, a partier, a playboy, a prankster. But I'm also broken.
A shell of a man.
Ryan Hunter, lead guitarist with nothing to live for.
Not even music soothes me completely.
My band is back together, we're doing really well—but I'm in a rut.
I'm lost, thinking about my past is swallowing me whole.
Especially since she turned up.
Our new PR manager. She’s feisty, in control and so damn sexy I can't stand it.
But that woman is not only taking my PR role from me, she's also taking my breath away, and that I won't stand for.
Not with my past, not with my demons.
Tillie Marks has to go.
And I will make damn sure it happens!
SNARE BOOK #3
Fear—it’s swallowing me whole.
The worry is always there of people finding out my secret.
But she knew. The second we were alone…. she figured me out.
My life has been one catastrophe after another, people judging without knowing me.
I’m rude, obnoxious, stubborn, but that’s all to hide the pain of my demons.
The pain of my childhood.
No one knows why I’m the way I am. Except for my twin, but even he doesn’t know the extent of my despair.
No one knew until Zaria Shafir came into our lives. Oscar-winning A-lister and actress extraordinaire.
She saw right through me—through the bravado, through the act—she saw me.
The thing is… she’s just as good at acting as I am. The diva attitude she throws around demanding everything like she owns the world.
I see through her, too.
We both have demons in our past.
Will they keep us from having a future?
FRET BOOK #4
Loss—the failure to keep someone or something.
I know all about loss, and the resulting damage can do more harm than good.
Losing everything in one fell swoop… yeah, Karma’s definitely not on my side.
My life has been somewhat monotonous. Look after my twin. Play in the band. Party like a rock star.
Women have filtered in but never stayed, and now that my band mates have all settled down, I’m looking for something… more.
My problem? I’m a perfectionist, and I desire a particular type of woman. I don’t want groupies or fangirls, they’re not my scene anymore.
No, I want the perfect ten. And I’m counting on an internet dating guidance guru to help me find her.
But I’m not doing this alone. My brother’s friend and gallery manager, Alex, is along for the internet dating ride, and we’re doing this ‘dating thing’ together for support.
And in doing so, we’ve become the best of friends. Inseparable one would say.
Now with chaos surrounding me—being arrested, accosted by thugs, and all the drama that comes with my internet dating life—it’s forced a wedge between us, and I’m faced with losing her forever.
And it’s only now I see what’s been in front of me the whole time.
You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone…
Dedication
To Kristy.
This series would not have existed without you.
Danger is, and will forever be, your man.
Thank you for believing in this so hard that you made it happen.
You’re not only one of my biggest fans, an amazing support, but also a true friend.
I’m blessed to have you in my life.
Recoil is yours.
Acknowledgments
As always my first thank you goes to my editor, my friend, my confidant, my rock, my source of endless plotting parties, my mother and my friend—Kaylene Osborn. Without your support and guidance, I wouldn’t be able to have the career I love and adore. So thank you for making my dreams come true and helping me not only achieve them but supporting me in them as well. All daughters deserve a mother like you!
To my family – For your continuous love, friendship and humour. Without you guys, my life would be ve
ry dull and boring. So thank you for supporting me without question and for always being there.
To Jane – My sister from another mister. I don’t have enough pages, let alone words to describe how much I adore you. You’re my best friend, and I hate there’s a bloody great big ocean between us. Thank you for everything you do, all your support, your friendship, your guidance, but most of all your crazy. I love your crazy! Keep me laughing, you do it so well!
To Kristy – Without your support and determination, I don’t think this series would have been written. Your adoration for Danger was and is contagious. I know it’s taken a damn long time for me to get to his series (sooorrry) but it’s because of you and your love for him that I’ve made it happen. I hope I’ve done you proud.
To Carol – You are amazing! You are always here for me, no matter what, any time of day or night and you drop everything for any favour I ask. You are a true gem in a mountain of clay. I don’t know what I did to have you into my life, but hell if I’m not a lucky son of a B to have you! Thank you for EVERYTHING. You are the best, and I love you!
To Kim – OMG girl the fun we have plotting is ridiculous, and I love having our little plotting parties! I can’t imagine a better plotting partner to have. Sure we come up with some wacko ideas, but through the stones we come up with some pretty freaking awesome diamonds too! I’d be lost without you.
To all of my amazing BETA readers – Thank you for once again putting in your thoughts and ideas into this series. I appreciate all of your energy and ideas, and together we make a great team. Without you beautiful ladies, this book wouldn’t be at its best potential. So thank you, every single one of you.
To Eric – My photographer extraordinaire. You captured my Recoil boys perfectly, and these covers wouldn’t have been the same without you! Thank you for shooting and capturing Johnny, Ryan Harmon, and Ryan Van Dyke in perfect context. You work your magic every time and I’m so glad you’re a part of my team!
To Johnny, Ryan H and Ryan VD – Thank you all for being my rockers! Each of you pulled off every aspect of my characters flawlessly, looking the part and playing the role to a tee. I’m so honoured to have you guys gracing my covers, and I hope that one day I will be able to meet you all in person to thank you! It’s really has been a privilege!
To my beautiful, playful and utterly adorable pup, Bella – I know I’ve thanked her a few times now, and you may think it’s silly, but she really does play a significant role in the creation of my books. So thank you, Bella, for being here with me every step of the way and helping me create exciting characters and for keeping me occupied when I need a distraction.
Last of all, I want to thank YOU, the reader. Your continued support with my writing career is both humbling and heart-warming. I love the readers so much and honestly couldn’t keep going without the love and support you all show me each day. Thank you for believing in me, and I hope I can keep you entertained for many, many, years to come.
Thank you,
Much love,
K E Osborn
xoxo
Information and Dictionary
This book has been written using US English but contains some euphemisms and slang words that form part of the Australian spoken word.
Please remember that the words are not misspelled, they are slang terms and form part of the every day Australian lifestyle. Some euphemisms or slang terms have been provided below for your information.
If you would like further explanation, or to discuss the translation or meaning of a particular word, please do not hesitate to contact the author—contact details have been provided, for your convenience, at the end of this book.
As Lunar is an Australian, she pronounces the word mom as mum and hence it has been spelled that way throughout the manuscript when in Lunar’s dialogue or POV.
Aussie: Australian.
Bevies: Alcohol usually beer.
Bloody: Bloody is a curse word or mild swear word, mostly used as an exclamation of surprise.
Bogan: An uncouth or unsophisticated person, regarded as being a loser.
Bonza – excellent, first-rate.
Down Under: Australia.
Fairy Floss: Cotton candy.
Having A Go: Telling someone off or having an argument.
Kanoodle – to snuggle, make out, hook up.
Knickers: Panties.
Mate: Slang term for a friend.
Oz: Australia.
Ute: Utility is a vehicle with a cargo tray in the rear.
Yanks: Another term for an American.
Table of Contents
Blurb
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Information and Dictionary
Table of Contents
Pick – The Recoil Rock Series #1
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Epilogue
Plucker – The Recoil Rock Series #2
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Epilogue
Snare – The Recoil Rock Series #3
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Epilogue
Fret – The Recoil Rock Series #4
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
; Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Epilogue
Connect With Me Online
About the Author
Prologue
DANGER
Danger.
That’s the name I go by.
My life so far has been a series of events. They range from catastrophic lows to unimaginable highs.
As I think back now, growing up as the son of two hippies was never going to be easy. But finding my peace in music was the only way I could survive through to maturity. In music I found my haven, my place to belong, my inner peace.
Forming my band Recoil was something that came as a natural progression. At school, I met twin brothers, Matt and Nate. Ryan joined the band not long after we left school. Our foursome was tight, our music solid, our sound electrifying. Everything was going great. We’d found our niche and were able to tour with the world’s greatest and number one band, Slayed.
Touring and playing alongside Staked—Slayed’s kids’ band—as their backup that’s when everything changed.
That’s when I met… her.
Ella Slade.
Daughter of Colter Slade, the world’s biggest rock star, who herself was an up and coming rock goddess.
I’m your typical lead singer—broody, selfish, arrogant, rude, egotistical, womanizing, the list can go on for ages—but then Ella swooped in changing everything about me. She made me realize that belonging to one woman is maybe not such a bad thing. That living your life with and for that one person—that means everything to you—is actually pretty fucking special.
And Ella is that, pretty fucking special, and she’s everything to me. So much so that I’ve left my band Recoil in the States to be with Ella full time. I’ve left my life, my career, and my one shot at fame to be with her in England. Sure, some might say that’s a dramatic step—to leave your country for a woman—but my Ella’s worth it. She’s the light of my life, and even though we’ve had our ups and downs, believe me, she’s definitely worth everything in my eyes.