Even as Brian Smith's own life begins to crumble around him, his journalist's instincts drive him to visit Johnny in prison again and again, to track the story of this notorious young man no one seems to know. And so it begins, a chronicle of obsession, of falling in love and being in love with the most beautiful and dynamic rock star of her day: K.C. Saks
For every legend...there is a beginning. In the late 1950s, Miles Olsen starts his career with a gift for music, an unerring instinct for a good song, and a dubious commitment to his wife and infant daughter. Driven by his talent, he is pulled deeper and deeper into the musical world and finds himself leaving domestic life and his baby girl behind....until he discovers that his wife has a talent that exceeds his own and learns how much he's willing to sacrifice to succeed. Told in retrospect to his granddaughter Joyce, Miles, the original founder of Miranda Records, spins a tale of creative passion, its consequences - both bitter and sweet - and the building of a musical empire.
Biologist Emily Dickens is a conservationist who works tirelessly against the destruction of the planet Valencia and the near extinction of its wildlife. The battle seems hopeless until a young goddess from the sister world of Terra hears her pleas and sends out a small army of the most unlikely rescuers. There's only one problem - Emily has grown up in a world that was abandoned thousands of years ago by its ruling goddesses. It will take a little enchantment and a lot of faith for Emily to start healing her planet again and sending its creatures to the only safe haven she can find.
When the chance comes up for Serenity and her friends to play important clubs in Chicago, she postpones her goal of music school and travels with her band to the Windy City to see if they have what it takes. Their Pied Piper is Chris Mathewson the band's new lead singer, who is a bit cockier than Serenity would like. Lifetime dreams are on the line, and love may be lurking, if Serenity and Chris can get over one small problem -- they can't seem to stand each other. Serenity is the sixth story in S.D. Michaels' People of Miranda Records series, which follows lives and loves in the music industry.
Intrepid biologist and world walker Emily Dickens is at it again In this sequel to Emily and the Gnomes, Emily and her plucky troupe of nature gnomes find themselves caught up in a no-holds-barred effort to reclaim the planet Valencia for its wildlife and to reach the conscience of its people. They find help from an unusual quarter - they've managed to resurrect an ancient demi-god known as the Beastmaster. Emily already has a connection to the missing goddesses of Valencia, but this guy comes with a special twist. He has the power of the beasts at his fingertips
Brandon Powell, the keyboardist for the hit rock band Ravenheart, wants his friend and bandmate Steve Conner to be happy. Steve is a sexy and famous musician, but Brandon knows that his rock star persona hides a sensitive side. Onstage, Steve is electric. In private, he is miserable. Why? When Steve obliquely refers to high school heartbreak, Brandon decides to play detective.Meanwhile, back in Steve's hometown of Goldspur, Colorado, Gina Loyola supports her long-time best friend, Nikky Vasquez. Gina loves Nikky's adorable daughter but hates Nikky's snobbish husband. She knows Nikky has truly been in love with only one man-Steve. Gina thought Nikky and Steve were perfect for each other, but they broke up in high school and went their separate ways.When Brandon meets Gina, the two cook up a scheme to get Steve and Nikky back together. Along the way, they'll have to confront the feelings their partnership has awakened. Can the two reunite the lovelorn couple? And can they earn their own happy ending?In this sizzling and sweet romance, S. D. Michaels weaves a powerful tale of redemption, second chances, and new beginnings.
