Character List
Emerson (Mackenzie) King~ This story is based on the painful loss of her husband and moving on with her life.
Marcus King~ Emerson’s rock star husband, front man of Royal Mayhem, and the love of her life.
Jayla “Jaybird” King~ Emerson’s daughter.
Bass (pronounced Base)~ Emerson’s best friend from College and Jayla’s bodyguard.
Grace~ The Kings’ housekeeper and cook.
Alex Reyes~ Marcus King’s son and Jayla’s half-brother.
Evangeline Skye~ Jayla’s best friend and Alex’s girlfriend.
Andrew “Drew” Wild~ Royal Mayhem’s drummer and Marcus King’s best friend.
Royal Mayhem band members~ Marcus King (lead guitarist and vocals) Andrew Wild (drums) Tommy Stone (bass guitar) and Chaz Vargas (keyboard / piano).
Lucas Wild~ Son of Andrew Wild. Lucas is also the frontman of his own band, LAW.
Dr. Jasmine Ramos~ Jayla’s therapist.
The Mackenzies
Max “Mac” and Ella “Mimi” Mackenzie~ Also known as Mac Daddy and Mimi to their family and friends. Max and Ella are the parents of:
Max Mackenzie~ Emerson’s older brother. Max is married to Jessica and they have three boys:
Dylan Mackenzie
Cole Mackenzie – has one daughter Willow Mackenzie
Aiden Mackenzie
Liam Mackenzie~ Emerson’s younger brother. Shortstop for the LA Heat.
The Parkers
Jameson “James” and Katherine “Kate” Parker~ The Parkers are longtime friends of the Mackenzies. James and Kate have two children:
Elizabeth “Liz” Parker (Easton) ~Elizabeth and Emerson grew up together as best friends until they had a falling out shortly after they graduated high school. Elizabeth is married to Mike Easton and they have two sons:
Logan Easton
Zach Easton
Cameron “Cam” Parker~ Elizabeth’s baby brother and Liam Mackenzie’s best friend. Despite the falling out between their sisters, Liam and Cam have remained friends through high school, college and into the major leagues.
Heritage Bay
Heritage Bay is a fictional place inspired by certain areas of the author’s hometown.
Side Characters and Mentions (California)
Lilly ~Emerson’s cousin.
Chandler Skye~ Marcus King’s business partner, former manager of Royal Mayhem turned CFO of King Records. Evangeline’s father.