Corrupting
Cinderella
Lost Kings MC # 2
Lost Kings MC # 2
By: Autumn Jones Lake
Releasing December 2nd, 2014
Self-Published
Can a lawyer and a criminal maintain an enduring
romantic relationship?
Although Hope and
Rock care deeply for one another, the truth is they come from completely
different worlds. Add to that the fact that they are also both headstrong
people, and they have a very rough road ahead of them.
For Rock that
means introducing Hope to what it really means to be part of his brutal and
shady world, where the Lost Kings Motorcycle Club is his main focus. For Hope
it means accepting the things she can’t change, and understanding that Rock is
a man who will do anything to keep her safe.
As Rock continues
to draw Hope deeper into his world, painful misunderstandings and opposition
from the members of his club will threaten to drive them apart.
Interviewer’s
Notes: So, I have this interview scheduled with both Rock and Hope, but so far
it’s just me and Rock, sitting at a table in the back of Uncommon Grounds café
in Empire. I’m definitely not getting the warm fuzzies from him. He’s not rude,
he just looks like he’d rather be anywhere else but here. He’s facing the front
of the café and scrutinizing every person who walks in the door.
Rock: Sorry about
this. Hope’s always running late.
Interviewer: Was she in court this morning?
Rock: No.
Interviewer’s
Notes: I can tell Hope must have arrived, because Rock’s entire expression
changes. He actually smiles and stands. Hope throws herself against him and
well, it’s kinda awkward for this interviewer for a moment.
Hope: I’m so
sorry I’m late!
Rock nudges the
extra coffee cup he has on the table in front of Hope.
Rock: Babe, you
hungry? Want something?
Hope: I’m good.
Thanks. Let’s get started.
Interviewer: Do you have to be in court?
Hope: No. I, uh, might
be starting a new job soon.
Interviewer: Really?
Hope: I can’t
talk about it yet, but it’s interesting.
Interviewer: Okay, so how is life these days? You
look both happy.
Hope: Life is
good.
Rock: No
complaints.
Interviewer: Hope, how are things with you and the
club? Still tension with the guys or
have things settled down?
Hope: (laughs)
Um, Wrath’s the only one who ever gives me a hard time. The rest of the guys
seem to have accepted me.
Rock: He still
giving you shit?
Hope: (more
laughter)
Interviewer: What was the moment Hope, when you knew
Rock was “it” for you? And same for you Rock, when was the “Aha”?
Hope: That’s hard
for me to answer.
Interviewer’s
note: Rock gives me a look that makes me finally understand what people mean
when they use the phrase “death glare.”
Hope: I think the
moment we were in his garage, when he explained how long he’d had feelings for
me. I already knew I was falling for him hard but I didn’t realize how deep his
feelings for me were until that moment.
Interviewer: Wow. Rock?
Rock: I’d like to
say the second I saw her, but it just wasn’t a possibility at that time.
Interviewer: Hope, was it hard for you that first
time you saw Rock after your husband’s funeral?
Hope: That was a
difficult time for me. I was in such a…fog. I was touched that he cared enough
to see if I needed anything, but I wasn’t thinking about anything beyond that.
Interviewer: How about later when you guys ran into
each other?
Hope: Well (nervous laughter) I was a little tipsy.
I was more amazed to run into him than anything, it’s not like we really ran in
the same circles…
Rock: Can we move
on now?
Interviewer: Sure! Let’s try to lighten up the mood
here a bit. Hope, if it wasn’t Rock, which of the other Lost Kings would you
consider “Taking a Ride” on….I mean with?
Rock: What the
fuck kind of question is that?
Hope: Hmmm…well,
Wrath is definitely attractive, but his personality…no. Z’s very devilish, so
he’s more like a big brother, plus he’s hooked up with my friend, Lilly, so…no.
Bricks has a girlfriend. Murphy is too young for me…so…
Rock: You seem to
have given this a lot of thought, babe.
Interviewer: Fair is fair, Rock, any of Hope’s
friends you’d like to spend a night with?
Rock: No.
Interviewer: Okay, then. Let’s move on.
Rock: Good idea.
Interviewer: Rock what is one non-sexual thing that
Hope does that gets you hotter than anything?
Rock: Everything
she does is hot as fuck.
Interviewer: Anything more specific?
Rock: The way she
sticks up for herself and for other people.
Interviewer: Nice. Okay, Hope what is the most
romantic thing Rock has done for you, that you loved, but most women would find
obnoxious?
Hope: Well, I
think it was Rock coming to see if I was okay the day of my husband’s funeral.
I know…certain people in my life expressed the opinion that it was
inappropriate. But nothing improper happened and it really did help me when I
was feeling low.
Interviewer: Rock, what are Three Things you LOVE
about Hope and Three Things that drive you CRAZY?
Rock: Love
everything about her. She’s caring and clever. She’s good to my family, even
though they give her a hard time. She puts up with my shit. Got no problem
telling it like it is when we’re alone. She’s really hot when she’s pissed off.
Interviewer: Those are all good things. Anything that
drives you nuts?
Rock: My girl is
very messy.
Hope: What?!
Interviewer: Uhh…
Rock: Doll, your
closet looks like a bomb went off in it.
Hope: Whatever.
Do I get to answer the same question?
Interviewer: Of course. Hope, Three Things you LOVE
about Rock and Three Things that have you thinking of places where they will
never find the body?
Hope: Love that
Rock always makes me feel very special and cared for. He’s exciting to be
around and has more depth than people realize. He’s protective of the people he
cares about. (Hope’s cheeks turn bright pink) He’s very sexy. People don’t
realize this because he looks so mean and intimidating, but he’s very loving
and charming underneath all that.
Interviewer: That’s sweet. Any dislikes?
Hope: Well, he’s
bossy. Demanding. Overprotective. Secretive—
Rock: That’s more
than three, Hope.
Hope: Oh, sorry.
Interviewer: Hope, how has life changed since
becoming an Ol’ Lady?
Hope: I don’t
know that it has.
Rock: (chuckles)
Interviewer: So, Hope, before you guys met, it’s been
rumored that Rock used to go through women like socks. From the strippers at
his dance club to the girls that hang around his motorcycle club. Has that been
difficult for you?
Rock: Really?
Hope: (laughing
and shaking her head) Everyone has a past. Rock’s is just more…colorful than
mine.
Interviewer: If you guys could choose one song title
to describe your relationship what would it be?
Interviewer’s
note, both answered at the same time.
Rock: Sweet and
Wild.
Hope: You’re the
One.
Interviewer: Aww. So what is next for you guys?
Marriage?
Interviewer’s
note, again both of them answer at the same time.
Hope: No.
Rock: Yes.
Interviewer: Well, this is awkward.
Hope: (looking at
Rock) After that…thing you explained to me, I thought that was…I always thought
you didn’t want to get married again.
Rock: That was
before I met you.
Hope: Oh. Wow.
Interviewer: Kids in your future?
Rock: Please. I already have a clubhouse full of
children to look after.
Hope: (laughing)
That’s completely true. Seriously though, I’d like to have Rock to myself for a
little longer before we think about children.
Rock: Sounds good
to me.
Interviewer: Thank you both for hanging out with me
today! Best of luck for the future!
Hope: Thank you.
As
an only child, Autumn kept herself entertained by making up all sorts of
stories. For a long time, life and school dimmed her enthusiasm for creative
writing. But as soon as she rediscovered her love of storytelling, she put her
fingers to the keyboard and hasn’t looked back.
Her
favorite books to read are mystery, thrillers, horror, romance, erotica and
urban fantasy. Her favorite thing to write is romance. All of her stories have
to include a hunky hero and an optimistic ending.
When
she’s not writing, Autumn spends time listening to music, going to concerts,
and driving her family nuts. She enjoys reading, gardening, acting, and
collecting nail polish. (Her husband says she shouldn’t be allowed to include
gardening in her list of hobbies, because she makes him do all the work, but
that’s not relevant.)
Autumn
lives in Upstate New York with her husband and their three rescue dogs. She is
actively involved with several dog rescue groups and her local RWA chapter.
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Thank you for hosting! First time reading the Interview...so funny!!
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