{Blog Tour & Giveaway} Thoughtful (Thoughtless #1.5) By S.C. Stephens (@SC_Stephens_ @ForeverRomance)

In Thoughtless, Kiera told her story. Now it's time to hear from the sexy rock star who captivated us all . . .

The only place Kellan Kyle has ever felt at home is onstage. Gripping his guitar in a darkened bar, he can forget his painful past. These days his life revolves around three things: music, his bandmates, and hot hookups. Until one woman changes everything . . . Kiera is the kind of girl Kellan has no business wanting-smart, sweet, and dating his best friend. Certain he could never be worthy of her love, he hides his growing attraction . . . until Kiera's own tormented heart hints that his feelings might not be one-sided. Now, no matter the consequences, Kellan is sure of one thing-he won't let Kiera go without a fight.

Kellan Kyle was born to perform, born to be a rock star.  Still there is a side to him that no one ever sees – the lonely boy who feels unworthy of love. The only person that could possibly understand is Denny Harris.

His friendship and support helped Kellan cope with his troubled childhood.  And now after all these years, Denny makes a welcome reappearance in his life – and he brings with him something that Kellan never thought he would find – true love.

“Even still, I couldn’t resist a peek, and I again shifted my eyes to take her in.  Oddly, she and the person she was with, who I could now see was a guy, were talking to Sam against the far wall.  Sam seemed happy to be talking with the pair.  Sam rarely looked that way at work, especially on a night when the bar was jam-packed full of people.  Or potential problems, as he liked to call them.  But he was smiling.  He even reached out and gave the guy a hug.  That was when it hit me.  The guy was Denny.  The girl I was instantly attracted to, even from the massive distance between us…was Denny’s girlfriend.

Well, of course she was.”

Kiera followed Denny to Seattle to finally start their life together.  Everything seems to be falling into place and they accept Kellan’s invitation to crash at his house until they get settled.  But soon there is an attraction to the sexy and moody musician that she can’t seem to deny.  She lives for the their morning routine when she can steal a few cherished moments with him. Together they are going to find out that love has the power to change your life but it also has the power to destroy everything.

“I felt like I’d just been electrocuted, and the residual jolts were still crashing through my body, frying me from the inside.  I needed her though.  She was my greatest pain, and my only salvation.  She was the only one who could heal this hole in my heart, a hole she’d torn open.”

S.C. Stephens brings her legendary love triangle back in Thoughtful.  This time the story is told through the eyes of the one and only Kellan Kyle.  I have to be honest.  This was a difficult read for me.  I had no idea how utterly broken and hopeless that Kellan was and he literally ripped my heart out on every single page! 

I always thought that I understood Kiera and her struggle to choose between Denny and Kellan.  This time around I couldn’t even fathom why she didn’t run to Kellan and never look back.  

With Thoughtful, S.C. Stephens proves beyond any doubt why she has become a literary shooting star and she shows no signs of ever burning out…

Exclusive Excerpt - 

Determined to stop thinking, to just go with whatever happened, I dipped my finger into my drink and wet the backs of our hands. Kiera watched every move I made as I shook some salt over our hands. When she made no move to drink her shot, I broke the ice and took mine so she’d feel more comfortable about doing this with me. My throat was numb from doing Jäger shots all night, so it didn’t even burn. It burned for Kiera though.

Her tongue came out to lick the salt off her hand, her mouth opened to receive her drink, and her lips curled around the lime, squeezing its juices. It was an erotic thing to watch. Then her face twisted into a grimace. I chuckled at her reaction, then poured us another round.

The second shot went down easier for her. The third was even easier. We didn’t talk, just drank. And the more alcohol she consumed, the hungrier her eyes became. She was staring at me as tenaciously as the women in the bar did. I did my best to ignore it, but it was difficult to do…I wanted her to look at me like that. I wanted to look at her like that. But I wasn’t about to make any assumptions on what was going to happen tonight. We were just two friends sharing a drink. Two single friends who had almost shared a lot more recently…

By the fourth shot, the alcohol was getting to me. I spilled the tequila trying to pour it in those tiny little glasses. I laughed as I almost dropped the lime from my mouth. I was way beyond buzzing now.

On the fifth shot, everything changed. Just as I was bending down to lick the salt from my skin, Kiera took my hand and ran her tongue over the back of it. She was soft, wet, warm, and felt amazing on my sensitive body. I wanted her to keep doing it, but she pulled back to drink her tequila shot. When she placed her wedge of lime between my lips, my heart sped up. Was she…?

She was. Her mouth reached up to connect with mine. Our lips pressed together as she sucked on the lime. All I could taste was lime and her. It was an intoxicating combination. But it wasn’t nearly satisfying enough. I needed more.

My breath felt strained when Kiera pulled away. Ragged. She teasingly removed the lime from her mouth and set it on the counter. When she seductively licked her fingers, my resolve evaporated. I suddenly didn’t give a shit what we’d been before, or who we’d been with. I didn’t care if she’d dated Denny—that seemed like a long-past memory at the moment. I didn’t care about Evan’s warnings, my regrettable experience with bedding roommates, my promise to Denny to stay away, or my own decision to not cross that uncrossable line. Kiera kissed me. She wanted me. And fuck, I wanted her too.

I took my shot of tequila straight, slammed the glass on the counter, then pulled her back to my mouth, where she belonged.

Our lips moving together felt better than I had imagined. There was so much eager, pent-up passion, I felt like we were both going to burst into flames. I couldn’t get enough of her. My hand on the back of her neck tightened, drawing her in even closer. My other hand found the small of her back. Perfection.

Q & A With S.C. Stephens - 

1. Who gave you the one piece of writing advice that sticks with you to this day? 

My very first editor told me to use adverbs sparingly. I’m still working on that one.

2. What was hardest about writing the story from Kellan’s perspective? 

I think the hardest part was making sure everything lined up with the first book. I went through Thoughtless page by page to make sure it was consistent. What was the most fun? Any scene where all of the guys were together. I love the camaraderie between the band members.

3. Do you have any favorite book boyfriends of your own? 

Edward Cullen will always be my favorite book boyfriend. Sigh. I love him.

4. What’s your favorite quote or scene from THOUGHTFUL? 

Whether it’s from his point of view or hers, the rain scene is still my favorite.

5. Would the 10 year-old version of yourself kick your butt or praise you for what you've accomplished in life? 

A little of both, I think. But mostly praise. I’ve accomplished more than I ever imagined I would, and no matter what happens from here on out, I’m very proud of what I’ve done. 

About The Author - 

S. C. Stephens is a #1 bestselling author who spends her every free moment creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance.  In addition to writing, she enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family.  She and her two children reside in the Pacific Northwest. 

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