This is not who I was meant to be. I was supposed to be an actor or a gymnast, spend my life on the stage but the boy who captured me when I was twelve years old put a stop to all my dreams. Held captive until I was brave enough to escape I find myself searching for who I am, finding my own way after almost twenty years of only doing things his way. A chance encounter, first at my wedding and then on the plane I escape on leads me to a man who could save me, could show me the way love is meant to be. Chris is kind and gentle, he recognises my talent and wants nothing more than to support me on my journey to a new life. But I've learnt that all men want something back or want to stomp all over your dreams; why should this one be any different? A Rising Star is the sequel to A Dying Light and tells the story of Selene's cousin Laney and her journey of self discovery, as well as continuing Selene's story. Thank you 10_JamieW for the inspiration.

Eleven years ago Taryn walked away from the love of her life Jeff, because she could no longer stay and watch him destroy himself. But there was another reason she had to leave, a reason she never gave him. Eleven years ago Jeff lost the love of his life, she walked out of his life leaving a note and a great big hole. He knew it was his fault and he swore to him self he would sort his shit out and get her back. But he has no idea that her love wasn't the only thing she took with her that day.

This is not who I was meant to be. I was supposed to be a dancer, spend my life on the stage but a serious injury when I was seventeen put an end to all that and put me in the path of the two men who would shape my future. One was my hero, a man I had fantasised about and admired, the other was just the boy who happened to be sat next me on the worst night of my life... My hero has become the person I fear the most, the person I love, the person I cannot escape from. But Bret is waiting in the wings to save me if I can only find the courage to let him.