Meant to Be Hers by Joan Kilby

Author:Joan Kilby
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2018-01-31T20:25:48+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

FINN PAUSED IN the middle of Dingo’s driveway to listen to the band playing the instrumental bridge of an old Queen rock anthem. Leroy had the drum solo down pat and Billy rocked the bass. Dingo, well, he could compete with the best on lead guitar. The instrumental section crescendoed and segued into the bars leading up to the next verse. He could already imagine Annie belting out the words in her gutsy, soulful voice.

He started forward again, eager to let the guys hear her recording. A strong male voice came in smoothly on the backbeat and he stopped short. Tom must have come through with a lead singer. This guy was good. No way was Dingo going to go with Annie now even if he loved her tape.

Finn slipped inside the studio and perched on a stool as they finished the song. The newcomer looked the part of an old-time rocker, too, with tight jeans and sleeveless ripped shirt as he strutted about tossing his mane of blond hair. He was no amateur, either. His voice was trained, his presentation polished, and his timing was impeccable. He finished with a flourish of the handheld mic.

Finn clapped enthusiastically and exchanged grins with Leroy and Billy. “Awesome.”

“Take five, guys.” Dingo leaned his guitar against an amp.

Leroy eased off the drum stool and stretched. Billy headed for the bar fridge for beer.

“This is Leith,” Dingo said, introducing the lead singer to Finn. “He’s from Seattle and has been performing solo and in various bands for years. Leith, this is Finn Farrell, the guy responsible for you being here.”

Finn extended a hand to Leith. “Nice to meet you. You’ve got a great sound.”

“Thanks. I’ve heard a lot about you.” Leith gave a firm shake and bumped fists. “I appreciate you putting the word out to Tom. I signed with him two months ago. Never thought I’d get a gig this good so quickly. Mind you, they haven’t given me the nod yet.”

“We’ll make a decision soon,” Dingo said. “Meanwhile, beer’s in the fridge.” Leith headed over to where Leroy and Billy were opening bottles and Dingo turned to Finn. “Are you staying for rehearsal?”

“Nah, I’ve only got a few minutes,” Finn said. “There’s work to do up at the house.”

Dingo gave him an appraising half smile. “You’re really going the extra mile for Carly. Do I detect a little love interest?”

“You’ve got a vivid imagination, man,” Finn said.

“And you play your cards close to your chest,” Dingo rejoined. “But then, you always did.”

“I didn’t come to jaw about my love life,” Finn began.

“What’s up?” Dingo glanced over his shoulder and lowered his voice. “If you’ve changed your mind about joining the band, even temporarily, that’s cool.”

“Is there a problem with Leith?” Finn asked, matching Dingo’s quiet tone.

“He’s great—as far as he goes,” Dingo said. “But he only sings. We’re still short a keyboardist.”

“I haven’t changed my mind but I did find a singer for you,” Finn said. “She doesn’t play an instrument, either, but she has a voice that has to be heard to be believed.

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