Grundy County — Elle J. Rossi

Welcome to Starstruck, a showplace for talent, a playground for love. A collection of contemporary romance novellas that will leave you breathless and craving more.Grundy County: A Starstruck Duo featuring Jaded and Crushed.JADEDMARRY ME, BROOKLYN.Four years ago Brooklyn ran from that plea and straight toward what she dreamed would be a better future. An aspiring fashion designer destined for more than the boredom of small town life and the strain of a whiskey-saturated family, she launched herself toward the runways of New York.I CAN'T.Emmett couldn't compete with the glitz of the big city, let alone erase Brookyn's emotional scars. When she turned down his proposal and left him behind, he poured what was left of his heart into his music. He got through with three rules: Play the guitar. Play the field. Forget about Brooklyn.Now Brooklyn is back and the past and present collide inside Starstruck when Brooklyn fills in as lead singer for Emmett's band. Night after night of thumping bass and passionately sung lyrics reminds them of every delicious memory they ever shared. But a sizzling attraction can only go so far when emotions are raw and trust is fragile. Emmett still wants forever. Brooklyn is only good at temporary.Can two hearts find a way to truly connect off the stage, or will they stay forever jaded?**************CRUSHEDJenna Adams has one rule: Never date a playboy. She's been there done that, and a year later, still bears the scars and the weight of the shameful secrets. It doesn't matter that she's totally crushing on a man who is all the things she's vowed to avoid.Oh yeah, Quinn Huntley is definitely not the right guy for her. From his sex appeal, to his motorcycle, to his one and done motto, he's got player written all over him. That he happens to be the kick-ass drummer for the Starstruck house band only adds to his allure. And lately he seems to have all his flirting and sexy smiles aimed right toward Jenna.Jenna's secrets start to unravel, and when Quinn jumps in to help, offering to be her date at a mandatory office party held at Starstruck, sexual sparks turn into a whole lot more, and Jenna learns perception is not always reality. Will she take a chance on Quinn and break her own rule? Either way, her heart could end up crushed.