Rocked Series by Clara Bayard

She's dreaming of a life of excitement and romance. When rising rock star Joe Hawk wanders into the diner where Liss works her dark night is brightened by his incredibly blue eyes and sexy smile. The attraction is immediate and every moment is charged with erotic heat. He's searching for something real. The first impression is easy. Taking the next step is much harder... moreShe's dreaming of a life of excitement and romance. When rising rock star Joe Hawk wanders into the diner where Liss works her dark night is brightened by his incredibly blue eyes and sexy smile. The attraction is immediate and every moment is charged with erotic heat. He's searching for something real. The first impression is easy. Taking the next step is much harder. The plus sized beauty has to overcome her insecurities to take a risk on a man whose life is the opposite of everything she's ever known and changing faster than either of them realizes. From the first electric touch their chemistry is undeniable and the possibilities are endless. less

Running towards her future? Liss is leaving everything she knows behind for an adventure with sexy rock front man Joe Hawk. Life on the road is wild and intoxicating, a constant party that ends every night with laughter and passion. Or just running away? But when the plus sized beauty finds herself falling in love with Joe but out of love with his lifestyle, she has to decide who she wants to be and where that leaves her budding relationship... moreRunning towards her future? Liss is leaving everything she knows behind for an adventure with sexy rock front man Joe Hawk. Life on the road is wild and intoxicating, a constant party that ends every night with laughter and passion. Or just running away? But when the plus sized beauty finds herself falling in love with Joe but out of love with his lifestyle, she has to decide who she wants to be and where that leaves her budding relationship. Under the bright light of fame a spark of love can glow or fade to nothingness. less

Part 3 in the Rocked Series Why does doing the right thing feel so wrong? Liss is trying to chase her dreams on her own terms, but memories of Joe, her rock star ex, haunt her day and night. She fights for happiness and discovers a life she can call her own... morePart 3 in the Rocked Series Why does doing the right thing feel so wrong? Liss is trying to chase her dreams on her own terms, but memories of Joe, her rock star ex, haunt her day and night. She fights for happiness and discovers a life she can call her own. How do you move on when your heart belongs to someone else? But when Joe and his band come back to town and back into her life, his presence reignites her passion for him and threatens to topple the delicate balance of her new existence. Love is a fire that can nurture or destroy, but you can't tell which until you surrender to the flames. less

When Joe surprises Liss with a trip to New York for just the two of them, she's over the moon. He's thought of everything, and a little time alone is exactly what the couple needs. But when the trapping of his fame intrude and the reality of dating a rock star hits her again, Liss risks falling into bad old habits - running away when things get hard... moreWhen Joe surprises Liss with a trip to New York for just the two of them, she's over the moon. He's thought of everything, and a little time alone is exactly what the couple needs. But when the trapping of his fame intrude and the reality of dating a rock star hits her again, Liss risks falling into bad old habits - running away when things get hard. But a chance meeting with an old friend changes everything and provides new perspective, reminding her of what really matters - the love that she and Joe built together. It's stronger than any petty argument, and worth fighting for, even if the whole world conspires against them. less

Getting a job with a famous rock band on their first European tour sounds like a dream come true. And for Becca Hall it is - at first. Using her smarts, organization skills and unflappable nature, the plus-size beauty makes herself indispensable quickly. It's everything she wanted. A way to see more of the world, get a foothold back into the business she grew up around, and a chance to get away from things both dreary and painful back at home... moreGetting a job with a famous rock band on their first European tour sounds like a dream come true. And for Becca Hall it is - at first. Using her smarts, organization skills and unflappable nature, the plus-size beauty makes herself indispensable quickly. It's everything she wanted. A way to see more of the world, get a foothold back into the business she grew up around, and a chance to get away from things both dreary and painful back at home. But when a playful flirtation with the band's bass player, Dex, turns into something more, everything is at risk. Her job, her carefully guarded secret, and her heart. Note: Hard Rocked is the fourth story in the Rocked series, but it is not necessary to read the other parts first. But you still should. They're fun. less

Becca Hall fears that opening her heart to bad-boy rocker Dex was a mistake, and she struggles to pretend everything is normal. When a family tragedy strikes and the pair end up alone, away from the rest of the band and vulnerable to each other in new ways, their attraction becomes deeper and more intimate - emotionally and physically... moreBecca Hall fears that opening her heart to bad-boy rocker Dex was a mistake, and she struggles to pretend everything is normal. When a family tragedy strikes and the pair end up alone, away from the rest of the band and vulnerable to each other in new ways, their attraction becomes deeper and more intimate - emotionally and physically. But back under her boss’s watchful eye and amid the stresses of touring with a famous rock band, Becca has to fight her own insecurities and find a way to nurture the budding relationship in secret, or she could lose it all. less

Fame and fortune combine with love and desire in a high stakes game your heart plays. When Becca Hall's new relationship with sexy bass-player Dex manages to survive disasters, both natural and man-made, she thinks this is her chance at real happiness. A good job, a great guy and travel to some of the most beautiful cities in the world. But hopes and dreams are no shield from the ugly realities of life... moreFame and fortune combine with love and desire in a high stakes game your heart plays. When Becca Hall's new relationship with sexy bass-player Dex manages to survive disasters, both natural and man-made, she thinks this is her chance at real happiness. A good job, a great guy and travel to some of the most beautiful cities in the world. But hopes and dreams are no shield from the ugly realities of life. And just as the connection between them deepens to something quickly approaching love, the couple has to face their most dangerous enemy - the darkness that threatens to consume Dex from within. Winning can make your dreams come true. Losing can destroy everything and leave your world well, and truly rocked. less

With everything to lose… Julia has fought and struggled to get exactly where she wants to be. On a huge nationwide tour, singing her songs, living life on her own terms. After a lifetime of ups and downs, the curvy beauty knows all too well that fame and success are fleeting and nothing is certain. Passion blooms… Her immediate dislike for Dream Defiled’s drummer, Rick, adds to the stress on her shoulders... moreWith everything to lose… Julia has fought and struggled to get exactly where she wants to be. On a huge nationwide tour, singing her songs, living life on her own terms. After a lifetime of ups and downs, the curvy beauty knows all too well that fame and success are fleeting and nothing is certain. Passion blooms… Her immediate dislike for Dream Defiled’s drummer, Rick, adds to the stress on her shoulders. But when circumstances conspire to keep forcing them together, the pair discovers an inexplicable attraction that cannot be denied. …In the dark. less

Work hard… Making a comeback into the music industry at twenty-one, curvy beauty Julia is surrounded by pressures and stress. Singing is her life and nothing is more important than this tour, but everyone needs a way to unwind, a place to hide and be free. Play hard… Rick, Dream Defiled’s sexy drummer, drives her crazy in good and bad ways. But a welcome distraction can easily lead to a disastrous situation when feelings get involved and the whole world is watching. …All night.

When the deep darkness recedes... After a series of bumps along the way, having to overcome external struggles and self-doubt, talented, curvy beauty Julia is finally living the life she always wanted. On the road and singing in front of thousands every night, she’s enjoying life in the spotlight. And all your dreams come true.. moreWhen the deep darkness recedes... After a series of bumps along the way, having to overcome external struggles and self-doubt, talented, curvy beauty Julia is finally living the life she always wanted. On the road and singing in front of thousands every night, she’s enjoying life in the spotlight. And all your dreams come true... But when the man who has brought her pleasure and pain, Rick, Dream Defiled’s moody drummer, bares his soul and reveals that his band is struggling to survive, everything changes. Julia’s feelings for Rick and the surprising comfort of being surrounded by close friends leave her vulnerable in a way she has no idea how to cope with and she has to deal with the reality that nothing is as under her control as she thought. As the massive tour begins to wind its way around the country, Julia, Rick, and everyone around them may find that a meteoric rise to success can end any day. What really matters is who will be there to help you pick up the pieces. ... Nothing looks the same in the light. Note: Rocked in the Light is the third in a set of three serialized novellas. This set is part of a larger series featuring the members of Dream Defiled. It is not necessary to read other books in the series first, but you should. They're good, sexy fun. Length: 24,000 words Series: Rocked, #9 less

Her big break is their last chance. When notorious gossip blogger Ellie Martin gets a gig with a new online network, she knows the hours will be long and the work challenging. Armed with her quick wit, a sassy new haircut and the only person she really trusts, the curvy beauty is confident she can make her professional dreams come true. The only thing standing in her way? The subjects of her new job, troubled rock band Dream Defiled... moreHer big break is their last chance. When notorious gossip blogger Ellie Martin gets a gig with a new online network, she knows the hours will be long and the work challenging. Armed with her quick wit, a sassy new haircut and the only person she really trusts, the curvy beauty is confident she can make her professional dreams come true. The only thing standing in her way? The subjects of her new job, troubled rock band Dream Defiled. Tragedy and anger have left them barely hanging on to a huge tour that can make or break their careers and relationships, and Ellie is there to document every painful moment for the world to see. But the biggest surprise of all is the undeniable attraction Ellie feels for the band’s quietest member, the intelligent and mysterious Matthew. An attraction he feels too. As he reveals new and alluring aspects of himself, she has to wonder if there could be a lot more at stake than a new job. Like her heart. Note: Rocked in Pieces is the first in a set of three serialized novellas featuring Matthew and Ellie's romance. This set is part of a larger series featuring the members of Dream Defiled. It is not necessary to read other books in the series first, but you should. They're good, sexy fun. Length: 20,000 words Series: Rocked, #10 less