Star Bright

By Jamie Campbell

Please note: This is a novelette. Shorter fiction is a fun and quick read, not a full length novel.

In the fourth and final installment of the Star Kissed series, Melrose is off to Europe to travel with the band on their international tour.

Meeting royalty and seeing the sights of Europe is like a dream come true for Melrose. She has her boyfriend and the world is at her feet.

However, when private photographs of the band are being leaked to the press, she is the prime suspect as their media liaison.

In order to stay with Cole and the band, Melrose must clear her name or she will lose everything she loves. Find out how it all ends in this thrilling conclusion to the series.

The Star Kissed Series includes:

Star Struck
Star Kissed
Starburst
Star Bright
The Star Kissed Collection (Save by buying all four in one collection)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Jamie Campbell
• Release date: Jan 6, 2014
• ISBN: 9781310294792

Jamie Campbell

Jamie was born into a big, crazy family of 6 children. Being the youngest, she always got away with anything and would never shut up. Constantly letting her imagination run wild, her teachers were often frustrated when her 'What I did on the weekend' stories contained bunyips and princesses.Growing up, Jamie did the sensible things and obtained a Bachelor of Business degree from Southern Cross University and worked hard to gain her membership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.Yet nothing compared to writing. Quiting the rat race to spend quality time with her laptop named Lily, Jamie has written several novels and screenplays. Spanning a number of genres and mediums, Jamie writes whatever inspires her from ghost stories to teenage love stories to tantalising murder mysteries. Nothing is off limits.A self-confessed television addict, dog lover, Taylor Swift fan, and ghost hunter, Jamie loves nothing more than the thrill of sharing her stories.

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STAR

BRIGHT

Star Bright:

A Star Kissed Book

JAMIE CAMPBELL

Copyright © 2014 Jamie Campbell

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Jamie Campbell asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

This novel is entirely a work of fiction. The names, characters and incidents portrayed in it are the work of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events or localities is entirely coincidental.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the author.

CHAPTER 1

The pinkie finger goes up when you’re drinking tea, right? That’s how you’re supposed to do it? I had no idea and nobody to ask. I was feeling decidedly out of place in the royal palace.

The boys from Two Dimension around me weren’t helping either. Their fingers were clenched around the tiny sandwiches instead of the delicate porcelain teacups. I considered starting with the food too, but I would probably end up with pieces of cucumber stuck in my teeth.

I gripped the saucer, watching the Princess of Denmark and studying her pinkie finger.

It stayed down.

I had my answer.

I picked up my teacup, leaving my pinkie finger down and took a delicate sip. I made sure not to slurp it, the room was quiet enough without my bad manners causing a scene.

What do you think of our country so far? The princess asked politely. She had a slightly different accent compared to the other people we’d met so far in the country. It could be British, or Australian, or something.

Reed took the question. It’s been great. Our Danish fans are awesome.

I’m pleased, she replied. Elegance oozed out of her. If I could borrow even a tiny fraction of that kind of sophistication, I would be very happy.

It was very generous of you for inviting us here today, Nick began, with his usual charm. He would probably have her eating out of the palm of his hand by the time we left the opulent palace. We hope to entertain everyone tonight and do you justice.

I’m sure the kids will enjoy your concert very much. She smiled politely, her teeth absolutely perfectly aligned and a brilliant white color. Surely that kind of smile didn’t come naturally but from many trips to the cosmetic dentist?

Cole gave me a knowing smile beside me, his beautiful green eyes twinkling with whatever was going on inside his head. I would have loved to have known, but it would probably make me blush.

I tuned out their conversation and Cole’s gaze and focused on drinking my tea. It took all my concentration not to spill any of it. Dripping tea on their cream colored carpet would be tragic. I’d probably end up in the royal dungeons.

It was difficult trying to make sense of being at the Danish Royal Palace. Little Melrose Morgan, having tea with a real prince and princess. For the umpteenth time, I pinched myself to make sure I wasn’t dreaming the entire thing. Things like that didn’t happen to girls like me.

Two Dimension began their tour in London only three days ago. We had flown in and hit the ground running. I was their newly-appointed social media liaison, thanks to Cole and his powers of persuasion.

My role basically meant I had to take photographs of the boys and tweet about what they were doing. I set up their account so it then automatically filled into their Facebook page. I scanned their comments, retweets, and mentions a few times a day and interacted with their fans on the boys’ behalf. It was way better than serving burgers at Burger Nation back in Meadowbrook, that was for sure.

Which reminded me, I needed to do my job. Uh, guys, do you mind if I take a photo of everyone? My eyes scanned the group as everyone nodded.

I stood and took out my phone, turning it back on after palace security had made me turn it off when we entered the grounds.

Maybe everyone could hold up their teacups? I suggested, already thinking of a caption to put with the photo. I still couldn’t believe I was giving directions to a real live prince and princess. That’s perfect.

I clicked away, taking a dozen photos to make sure there would be at least one clear picture amongst them. Thank you all.

They resumed their tea and conversation while I tapped away. I figured I should post the update before a beefy security guard tried to stop me or something. It still felt unimaginable that I was there and allowed to speak to the royal couple.

I was so glad I could actually use my phone again. Not because of the zealous security guards but because of