Sing Out Series by Hanna Dare

First kiss, first heartbreak, first love, first time… but not necessarily in that order. The hit reality show, Singing Sensation , promises to make its winners big stars - but all Conor Gillis wants is to get out of his small town. It's not the sort of place where a quiet, eighteen-year-old who loves the Beatles and playing guitar can expect to fit in. Conor's also pretty sure he's the only gay person in town. Well, except for one other person.. moreFirst kiss, first heartbreak, first love, first time… but not necessarily in that order. The hit reality show, Singing Sensation , promises to make its winners big stars - but all Conor Gillis wants is to get out of his small town. It's not the sort of place where a quiet, eighteen-year-old who loves the Beatles and playing guitar can expect to fit in. Conor's also pretty sure he's the only gay person in town. Well, except for one other person... Derek Folsom is the kind of bad influence parents warn you about. He's tough, rough, and always looking for a fight. He's the last person anyone would suspect of being gay, in fact he's likely to punch anyone who does suspect it. So why is he suddenly so interested in Conor? Conor's pinning all his hopes on auditioning for a TV show. It's his only chance to realize his dreams, and escape all of these confusing feelings. But will he be able to find his voice... and his true self? less

Small town boy in the city. Big stakes, bigger temptations. Conor's made it to Los Angeles to compete on the reality show, Singing Sensation, and is suddenly plunged into a whole new world. There's a houseful of people, all with the same dream of making it big in the music world and willing to do whatever it takes to win. Conor has to deal with the pressures of live performances, catty competitors, sour judges, a nearly naked roommate.. moreSmall town boy in the city. Big stakes, bigger temptations. Conor's made it to Los Angeles to compete on the reality show, Singing Sensation, and is suddenly plunged into a whole new world. There's a houseful of people, all with the same dream of making it big in the music world and willing to do whatever it takes to win. Conor has to deal with the pressures of live performances, catty competitors, sour judges, a nearly naked roommate... and the attentions of a sexy, older rock star - all with cameras watching his every move. Conor's always been big on secrets. And the biggest secret of all - his relationship with Derek, the bad boy back home - may be the hardest one to keep. less

It all comes down to this. After months of high stakes competition, backstage drama, and secret romances, a winner is going to be chosen for the Singing Sensation TV show. Recording contracts, fame, money - Conor's whole future hangs in the balance. But how much of himself is he willing to give up in order to win? A homecoming and a long-awaited reunion. Win or lose, Conor's going home. His family, friends, school - and Derek, the bad boy next door - are waiting for him... moreIt all comes down to this. After months of high stakes competition, backstage drama, and secret romances, a winner is going to be chosen for the Singing Sensation TV show. Recording contracts, fame, money - Conor's whole future hangs in the balance. But how much of himself is he willing to give up in order to win? A homecoming and a long-awaited reunion. Win or lose, Conor's going home. His family, friends, school - and Derek, the bad boy next door - are waiting for him. But the things, and the people, he left behind in his small town haven't exactly stayed the same. Neither has Conor. He's not the same person who left, and Derek's not the same person who told him to go. They might even have a future, but only if Conor can save Derek from his past. Part three of the Sing Out trilogy. less

He always has a plan... Jesse Preston is exactly where he always wanted to be: in LA, recording an album. So why does he feel like he's about to lose everything? One thing he's sure of is that he needs to keep his bisexuality hidden... but he never planned on falling for someone. Not just anyone--a TV star who's one half of a famous, and straight, celebrity couple. One kiss can change everything... Grayson Adler is used to pretending. He's an actor after all... moreHe always has a plan... Jesse Preston is exactly where he always wanted to be: in LA, recording an album. So why does he feel like he's about to lose everything? One thing he's sure of is that he needs to keep his bisexuality hidden... but he never planned on falling for someone. Not just anyone--a TV star who's one half of a famous, and straight, celebrity couple. One kiss can change everything... Grayson Adler is used to pretending. He's an actor after all. So when he's asked to keep his break-up with his troubled co-star a secret he has no problem playing along. He also has no problem showing Jesse around LA. Grayson likes spending time with him, likes making him laugh, likes him more than he'd ever expected. But they're just friends, right? In a town where everybody's got secrets, how can they be sure of what's real? This novel can be read as a standalone. It's complete at 60,000 words, with no cliffhanger and no cheating. It does feature ping-pong, hats, dance breaks, and explicit scenes between adult men. less

He was a liar. A thief. A bully. Now he's trying to be something else... After spending his teen years looking for trouble and finding ways to hide being gay, Derek has everything he never let himself want. A boyfriend. A steady job. A future. But the past comes calling, and family troubles and his own demons will put Derek's relationship with Conor to the test. An unexpected road trip takes Derek speeding into the dark places of his heart and grappling with his own history of violence... moreHe was a liar. A thief. A bully. Now he's trying to be something else... After spending his teen years looking for trouble and finding ways to hide being gay, Derek has everything he never let himself want. A boyfriend. A steady job. A future. But the past comes calling, and family troubles and his own demons will put Derek's relationship with Conor to the test. An unexpected road trip takes Derek speeding into the dark places of his heart and grappling with his own history of violence. He could lose everything he's fought so hard to win. True love is waiting for him, but first Derek has to decide the kind of person he's on the road to becoming. Note: This book follows Sing Out 1-3 and should probably be read after them. It contains some scenes of violence, as well as discussions of past domestic abuse. There's also a LOT of swearing. less