Lift 4 Autism 2019

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It’s Here! Time for the 2019 LIFT Campaign!

Every April, it’s amazing to see the romance reading, writing and loving community rally around families living with Autism. A few years ago, authors Ginger Scott and Kennedy Ryan launched LIFT 4 Autism, the charitable initiative raising funds for ASD families during Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month.

With 1 in every 59 children diagnosed, Autism is now the fastest growing and most common disability in the US. Many of the therapies and services those living with Autism require are not covered by insurance. It can be an expensive and difficult diagnosis to navigate. We are once again partnering with Kulture City, an amazing organization that does incredible things for ASD families. Discover more about their programs at kulturecity.org.

HOW WILL WE RAISE FUNDS?

  1. Online Auction, featuring many of your favorite romance authors! 

Browse all the amazing items up for bid here:  
charityauction.bid/lift4autism
(Must register to bid)

Click this link to bid for A Signed Copy of The Fated Series ❤

The auction is open for browsing, and BIDDING opens Monday, April 22 and will close Friday, April 26.

If you would like to donate book-ish items for auction, sign up here: http://bit.ly/LiFTDonation2019

* If you want to donate gift cards to the auction, please consider donating the amount of the gift card here instead. Thank you!

 

  1. Make a financial donation to Kulture City through the LIFT Campaign.

DONATE:  https://bit.ly/2JLKLuP   

 

    2. Buy LIFT Wear (T-shirts, totes, mugs, kids tees, onesies, cell phone covers, etc…) All proceeds to Kulture City.

BUY: teespring.com/stores/lift4autism

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QUESTIONS?

Contact us at liftauction@gmail.com with questions.

Don’t miss a thing! 

 

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FREE BOOK for Christmas

Hey guys!

I’ll make this short and to the point! Hope’s Defeat is now LIVE on Amazon! It’s so hard to believe that Hope’s Defeat, the final book in The Fated Series is out in the bookverse! I know y’all have waited forever for me to get this book out, and to all of you, thanks for waiting. And, if some of you haven’t started this series yet, you can still grab Hope’s Decree, the first book in the series for FREE on Amazon. Today is the FINAL day to get Hope’s Decree on Amazon FREE. Got it? Cool!

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I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year. You guys rock so hard. Thank you for everything ❤

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FREE on Amazon today ONLY!

REVIEWS:

“Phenomenal book! Hope’s Decree is a YA novel that will have you hooked from the first chapter.” Laura Thalassa, Author of The Unearthly Series

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely my all-time favorite from Angela McPherson!  “I was blown away with this book, and frankly the only negative thing I could possibly say is that it ended.”

Mythology lovers must read this! “Greek mythology and love and suspense wrapped into this lovely packaging – yes please!” 

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Get book Two for 3.99 on Amazon

“Wow. Angela McPherson knows how to spell out action!” –Sunniva Dee, Best Selling Author of Love by Pranks

“Hope’s Deceit (The Fated #2) by Angela McPherson was a great addition to this unique original series.”

“This book is just as awesome as the first one, there is unexpected twists and turns, action, suspense, romance, and everything else you could want in a great read!” –Candi H., Amazon Reviewer

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The FINAL book in now LIVE on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfection! “This book(and series) is in my top reads for this year and definitely one of my all-time favourites, ever! I adore this spellbinding fantasy- it has everything you could want in a riveting read, and if you love your fantasy/paranormal- then you are in for a real treat.” –Angela Hayes

“Very well written and very enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.” –Heather Lovelace

“I love her character. She is so strong, feisty and she is determined. She made me feel as if I was right with her and I felt compassion for her.” –Bobbi Jo Wagner

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🎅🎄🎁 BITCHES BE CHRISTMAS HOPPIN’ Author Hop🎁🎄🎅

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To enter, you’ll need to go to my Facebook page and comment in the pinned post! Sorry for the confusion 😬

🎅🎄🎁 BITCHES BE CHRISTMAS HOPPIN’ 🎁🎄🎅

Welcome to the Bitches be Christmas Hoppin’ Author Hop!

Twenty Bitches have come together to provide you with some amazing giveaways, a great way to discover some new authors, AND a $100 Amazon Gift Card Grand Prize!

To participate, just enter the page giveaway below, and then hop on over to the next author and repeat til you’ve visited all of us.

To Enter the Grand Prize Giveaway, click on the Rafflecopter link below. Before you groan at the word ‘rafflecopter’ –don’t!! We’re not gonna make you jump through fire-laced hoops for this! All we need is your email. That’s it! We want you to have fun!

•.❄️.• #Giveaway for this page •.❄️.•
I’m giving away an early release of Hope’s Defeat (releases 12/18/18) and a $5.00 Amazon gift card!

•.❄️.• To Enter •.❄️.•
➜ Like this page!!!
➜ Go follow my BookBub page: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/angela-mcpherson
➜ Comment below with your favorite Christmas movie.

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➜ Author ANDI JAXON
https://www.facebook.com/andijaxonauthor/

To start at the beginning of the Hop, go here ➜ https://www.facebook.com/authormwindsor/

Make sure you’ve entered the BIG GIVEAWAY ➜
http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/7d2ca8da8/?

MASTER LIST OF HOP AUTHORS➜
You will find a full list of pages of the Hop:
https://goo.gl/ddUv47

Facebook is not responsible for any prizes or the draw.
Each page is responsible for their own individual giveaway and the drawing of their winner. This hop closes on Monday, December 10th, at 8pm EST.

Michelle Windsor is only responsible for the administration of the hop and for the big giveaway.

#hop #authorhop #giveaways #authors #blogs #AmazonGiftCard#Christmasfun #Readers #Bookworms #FreeStuff

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Hope’s Defeat Cover Reveal and Giveaway :)

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Hey Guys!

I’m gonna start by saying there may be a few quirky things in here also knows as mistakes. Gotta love being human. 😉

How was everyone’s summer? My kids started school this past Wed. I can’t believe I only have two kids in high school (my son is a senior and my youngest is a sophomore) this year. My oldest starts college next week. Like, how in the heck did that even happen? Time definitely goes fast, so be sure to hug your babies.

Let’s get on with the book news! So I’m getting ready to turn in another round of edits for Hope’s Defeat, the final book in The Fated Trilogy. I still can’t believe the series kick-started my writing career, and that I’m about to say goodbye to Trinity and the gang. It’s so incredible where this journey has taken me over the years. The best part? Interacting with fellow readers! I’ve learned so much from all of you! The book community is seriously the best out there, and I’m proud to be part of it.

Now to the Thank YOU’s! The magical Stacy Garcia used her magic for good to create some really amazing graphics for me. So shout out to her. To JM Walker with Just Write. Creations, thank you for bringing Hope’s Defeat to life. This cover is more than what I imagined it would be. Stracey Charran, you are the ultimate! Thank you for sending my book babies out into the cyber world so everyone can love them the way you do ❤ Amber Garcia, thank you for putting this cover reveal together, and a huge THANK YOU to everyone who posted/shared. Seriously, I’m so grateful ❤

 

Giveaway stuff! Who loves some extra Amazon spending cash? Everyone, right? If you’ll scroll to the bottom of the newsletter, you can enter Hope’s Defeat’s giveaway. Easy? Cool! 🙂 Hope'sDefeat_EB

Add Hope’s Defeat to your Goodreads TBR List!

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While some bonds break, fate built theirs to last forever.

Winning the battle against Melia was supposed to give Trinity and Blain a chance to live a normal life. The problem is another evil has taken the Rogue’s place, shattering any promise of a future Trinity hoped to have with her sworn guardian.

Darkness now controls Blain.

Freeing his soul is a challenge Trinity gladly accepts, but rescuing the love of her life comes with one major complication. To save him she must go through Cronus, the ancient god who holds Blain’s light hostage.

Every Watcher Trinity enlisted failed.

Nothing is too extreme if it releases Blain. Summoning a forgotten god is dangerous, but for help in the fight against Cronus it’s worth the risk. In the end, she’ll even gamble her own soul to set Blain’s free.

Protecting humankind isn’t just a destiny Trinity was born to uphold—it’s her rite of passage. One that may cost her life.

Enter to win a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card!

Thank you for all your support!

It’s Live!! Ashes of Paradise By my friend Valerie Roeseler 🙌🏽

Title: Ashes of Paradise
Author: Valerie Roeseler
Genre: Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Eden Elements Publishing
Publication Date: July 6th, 2018
Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR
Blurb: 
*TO BE READ AFTER THE HELIO TRILOGY*
For Anora’s sixteenth birthday, an unexpected gift comes into her possession. A delicate book whose gilded edges hold the secrets of the past from Enochian history that have shaped her world. Through its pages, Anora discovers why the Griffins fell from Paradise, when relationships between angelic ranks became acceptable, where Guides come into being, and how those expected to be infallible are not without weakness. She uncovers a sinister past that molded a Dark essence, a mistake that was destiny in the making, an angel’s rebellion that greatly cost a family, and the beginnings of an epic love that conquered all odds.
*Stories Include:
Fall of the Griffins – Theodora, Cassius, and Beckett’s Story
Embodiment of Love and War – Evelyn and Camael’s Story
Vindication of Mercy – Alice and Eric’s Story
Rapture of Death – Azrael and Lilith’s Story
Shadow of Enigma – Cora’s Story
Force of Resistance – Becky’s Story
Maverick of Mayhem – Jack’s Story
Sacrifice of Love – Ivy and Gideon’s Story
Valerie Roeseler is a bestselling author, devoted mother, and workaholic with the determination of a queen bee. She began writing as a child, creating fantastical stories with villainous animals on her toy typewriter. In her teenage years, her writing became a poetic secret before she wrote music, transforming them into lyrics. Valerie’s early inspirations came from her obsession with mythology and British literature. Her debut novel, Midnight Divine, is the first in The Helio Trilogy. She is a native Texan and an enthusiast of art, music, adrenaline, coffee, wine, and hair dye. When left to her own devices, she tends to forget that sleep is a necessity.
Author Links:
Buy Links:
Midnight Divine: https://amzn.to/2H1EdpU
Gilded Inferno: https://amzn.to/2JOJLBV
Vermilion Horizon: https://amzn.to/2IXKMX9
Ashes of Paradise: https://amzn.to/2H3mr1J

Aah! Awesome friend, d. Nichole King has revealed her beautiful cover!! Eek 😎🙌🏽‼️

#CoverReveal The Evolution of Us

by

d. Nichole King

~Release Date~

June 26, 2018

~Blurb Reveal~

Love.

They say it’s blind.

That you don’t choose who you fall in love with.

They say it creeps up on you when you least expect it.

They say it doesn’t let go.

I wish it were that easy.

I’ve been in love before, and it happened the way they said it would.

For a while, it was easy and full of bliss.

Until he uttered those damn three words, and all hell broke loose.

I don’t blame him for leaving.

Love is a beast, waiting to devour you at the first sign of weakness.

That’s what they don’t say.

It’s been four years, and a lot has changed.

I never expected to see Jake again,

but here I am, staring into those gorgeous eyes like they still belong to me.

See, I’m Finley May Norwood, the anti-Venus, the girl who pushes love away when it becomes too much.

Now, Jake’s engaged to someone else, and I’m too late.

If only my heart could accept that.

It simply doesn’t.

Love. Be damned.

~Goodreads Link~

https://bit.ly/2l4m8KB

~About the Author~

I’m pretty sure I drink too much Pepsi. I’m also pretty sure that somedays it’s what keeps me sane. Well, Pepsi and writing, that is.

I’m a dreamer, an inspirer. I find beauty in weakness, brokenness, and heartbreak. In life, and joy, and happiness. These moments don’t define us, but the choices we make in these moments do.

I write about these moments. About the choices we make and the paths we tread. About the circumstances that make us who we are and the experiences that will lead us to who we will become.

I write about life. Love. Pain. And hope.

d. Nichole King currently resides in a small town in Iowa with her supportive husband, four amazing kids, a dog, a cat, a fish, and a turtle.

~Social Media Links~

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/authordnicholeking

Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnicholeking

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/dnicholek/

Website: http://www.dnicholeking.com

Newsletter: https://app.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/h8i4k1

FB Reader’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dsdevoteds

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dnicholeking/

Distraction is #FREE ❤️😎🙌🏽

Title: Distraction
Author: Angela McPherson
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Untold Press
Blurb:
Aside from the normal changes in her life, college junior Elle Richards can always count on her friendship with Tristan. The longing for him to love her back is something she keeps well hidden, even from herself. No matter how many miles apart they are, regular phone calls and texts keep them close…until the day everything changes.
Wide Receiver Tristan Daniels has a good thing going. Much to his, and every single woman’s surprise, he’s in a committed relationship. The possibility of going pro looks more than promising…until his spur of the moment transfer to a rival college is approved. Now, Tristan will be forced to be in the presence of the woman he’s secretly loved for as long as he can remember. Elle.
Being away from one another was enough to keep Tristan and Elle distracted, but angst, confusion, and troubled secrets launch them into a breathless, heart pumping story you won’t want to miss!
Recommended for mature audiences 18+ New Adult/College Contemporary Romance
Born and currently residing in Texas, Angela works as a nurse during the day and an author by night. She’s addicted to cleaning, coffee, and fuzzy socks. When not spending time with her husband and their three children, working or writing, she’s reading a good book or listening to music.
Author Links:
Buy Links:
Interception: http://amzn.to/2qqnt3U
Frantically, I searched her face until I reached her wounded eyes, and my insides knotted with uncertainty. I claimed her lips with mine, fitting perfectly together. Her mouth opened, and the salty taste of her tears forced reality into the room. As much as I wanted the kiss to linger, I had to make her understand how much I wanted her, and only her. Reluctantly, I backed away.
“I’ve loved you since we were kids. I wanted it to be me instead of that dick, Mark James, on your first date. I’ve wanted you so fucking bad, but I never told you how I felt because the thought of losing you, even as a friend, terrified me.”
Her green, shock-filled eyes pooled with tears again. I did the only thing I thought would make her believe me. My hand wrapped around the back of her head, fingers weaving through her hair. I inched her closer until I felt her soft lips against mine.
The kiss started in a slow exploration. The moment my tongue met hers, her breath caught and her body shivered. My heart raced like a jackhammer when her fingers spread through my wet hair and the kiss deepened.
Damn she felt good, and tasted even better. Her lips were soft, but eager for more. Her hair felt like smooth silk beneath my hand. I wrapped my other arm around her waist and pulled her tighter against me, only it wasn’t enough. I wanted more.

Cover Reveal for Hope’s Decree and Hope’s Deceit

Title: Hope’s Decree
Author: Angela McPherson
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Untold Press
Cover Designer: Just write. Creations
Blurb:
When everything else is lost, there is always hope.
Most teens want an epic senior year. All Trinity Whitebone hoped for was a normal one. She is the direct descendant of Pandora and fated to rectify the terrors released into the world by her curious ancestor.
Blain Heros is the sworn guardian created by Zeus to protect Trinity. His mission is to train her to defend humans against Pandora’s curse. For Blain, training a mortal for battle is impossible. For Trinity, taking orders from an overbearing immortal whose touch leaves her dizzy, is hopeless. But with each passing lesson, frustration and confusion give way to an electrifying bond.
Together they are a force to be feared, only defending humans against an ancient curse isn’t the only threat in the world anymore. A band of rogue immortals is hunting Trinity because her power is key to unleashing an unholy darkness into the mortal realm. As the war between light and dark brews, Trinity vows to fully embrace her fate–or die trying.
*The final book in The Fated trilogy is coming out soon*
 
Title: Hope’s Deceit
Author: Angela McPherson
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy Romance
Publisher: Untold Press
Cover Designer: Just write. Creations
Blurb:
In the end, light may not be enough to outshine the darkness. 
After Melia’s near-fatal attack, the connection binding Trinity and Blain shifts, allowing a dark force to wedge them apart. Her only hope for the life she craves is stopping Melia and her gang of Rogues.
Too bad life never plays fair. As Trinity’s eighteenth birthday draws near, new abilities manifest. More problems occur when objects around her spontaneously erupt in flames. While Trinity tries to manage her new powers, Blain works with Watchers to root out Melia’s hiding place. Unfortunately, Trinity’s uncontrolled talent evokes suspicion, causing old friends to challenge her ability to fulfill her destiny.
 Havoc between the immortals ensues, leaving mortals unprotected as a new threat surfaces. Melia found a way to awaken an ancient god, whose wrath–if released–is sure to create more devastation than Pandora ever dreamed of. Everything about Trinity’s life is changing, except her vow: Keep those she cares for safe.
But fate always has an ulterior plan.
Born and currently residing in Texas, Angela works as a nurse during the day and an author by night. She’s addicted to cleaning, coffee, and fuzzy socks. When not spending time with her husband and their three children, working or writing, she’s reading a good book or listening to music.
Author Links:
Buy Links:
Hope’s Decree: https://amzn.to/2Ig6V6j
Hope’s Deceit: https://amzn.to/2KFOx57
Hope’s Decree:
I couldn’t feel anything.
My whole freakish life I’d desperately wanted to shut out the surge of emotions I often felt from others. But this empty vacancy was out of place and wrong.
Off to my right, something flickered. I turned to look, and in the distance, a flash of light caught my attention. I watched, transfixed as it expanded and molded into the solid figure of a man. Curiosity or stupidity–not sure which–drew me toward him. With each step, my insides stirred, a desperate need beckoning me.
I made it close enough to see his coal black hair and broad shoulders before his image blurred and disappeared. Maybe I should have run, or at least tried, but an inexplicable force held me still. Now he stood behind me. I tensed as his massive arms wrapped around my waist.
His hold liberated my mind from the numbing loss of feelings, and fear pressed against me. Within him, profound fragments of greed and hate surged. But it was what those demented feelings led to that frightened me. A siege of war and bloodshed unlike the world has ever known.
Fear and terror spread through me like fire. I began to shake and my stomach rolled with nausea. His unbreakable hold suffocated the light inside of me and the darkness emerged.
Hope’s Deceit
Waking up every morning to Blain and his skillfully, mind- blowing kisses definitely made starting the day easier. Those lips
of his had a way of making me forget the outside world. His clean cotton and fresh-out-of-the-shower scent clung to him like static, and I couldn’t get enough. The feeling of comfort and safety while wrapped in his arms enveloped me, and the terrible images that startled me awake earlier faded away.
Melia being a Rogue and nearly killing me was frightening. But seeing the black orb attack Blain was a whole new level of terrifying. He seemed okay, though. God, I hoped he was okay.
Blain inched back, definitely far enough to see redness spread across my face, and grinned. His stare, the desire and need held there, made my pulse race. “God, you’re beautiful,” he said, stroking a thumb across my cheek.
His tender touch burned through me. The familiar buzz danced along my skin, and the colors from our power–white and gold– followed the sweet caress.
“This is my favorite part, the pink across your cheeks and knowing I put it there.”
I smiled. “Mine is definitely your lips.”
In turn, they kicked up in a sinful smile. The single butterfly in my stomach multiplied into a swarm. The clear blue in his eyes darkened, and he brought his mouth over mine.

LIFT 2018!

Hi Guys!

I’m super proud to help raise money for this organization. This year I’ve donated my Young Adult Paranormal Series: The Fated. If you enjoy Greek mythology, this series is for you–Pandora’s Box with s twist. There are a ton of terrific authors who have graciously donated as well. Be sure to check out the awesome list below.

BID | GIVE | LIFT Wear | GIVEAWAY | List of Auction Items

The LIFT Auction is open for bidding!

Monday, April 23 – Friday, April, 27

Bid Here: http://bit.ly/LIFT2018Bid

Click here to enter the $50 Gift Card GIVEAWAY celebrating LIFT!

It’s time! The LIFT 4 Autism auction is open for bidding until Friday, April 27, 5pm EST.

A few bidding tips

1. You must register to bid. This connects any bids you make to an email address and alerts you if someone submits a higher bid, or ultimately if you have the highest bid when the auction closes and you win.

Register, browse and bid here: http://bit.ly/LIFT2018Bid

2. US Only v. International. Before you bid on an item, please note if it is marked Domestic (US Only) or International. If you are outside the US, bid on and win an item marked US Only/domestic, the donor is not obligated to ship Internationally, and the bid will instead be awarded to the next highest eligible bid.

3. There are about 350 items up for bid. For quick reference, you can view this rough list of items, or you can browse, scrolling from page to page, or you can use the search window to find a particular item.

5. When bidding closes, the person with the highest bid at that time is the winner and will be automatically alerted at the email address they used to register.

5. Pay for your bid when you receive the notification that you were the winning bidder. Failure to pay for the bid forfeits the item to the next highest bidder.

Don’t wanna bid? Here’s 2 other ways to give & be involved!

→Make a financial donation to Kulture City through the LIFT Campaign. (No amount is too small!)

GIVE HERE: http://bit.ly/LIFT2018Give

→Buy LIFT Wear (T-shirts, totes, mugs, etc…) All proceeds to Kulture City.

http://bit.ly/LIFT2018Tee

Just a few auction highlights:

All proceeds from the auction, TeeSpring campaign, and online donations go directly to Kulture City, our national charitable partner and the incredible work they do for ASD families. Learn more about their programs at kulturecity.org.

Contact us at liftauction@gmail.com with questions.

Don’t miss a thing!

LIFT Mailing List | Facebook Group | Instagram | Twitter

FREEBIE and Amazon Gift Card

Hey guys!
Hope your 2018 is off to a great start! My oldest daughter graduates high school this year, guys. This is INSANE! Things like colleges, applications, invitations, and senior pictures have consumed my life. I’m excited to see the where life takes her, all the while wanting to lock her in her room so she can’t leave. It’s all so confusing. LOL
How am I dealing with the stress? I sob while sticking my nose in books. I’m currently reading AL Jackson’s Stay, then plan to read the following:
Wait for Me by JLA
How Not to Fall by Emily Foster
An Exaltation of Larks by Suanne Laqueur
The Right Kind of Reckless by Heather Van Fleet
These books came highly recommended by  friends, so we shall see.
Now, to make the new year a little sweeter for you guys, you can download Distraction, the first book in my best friends to lovers series for FREE! Also, head over to my FB page to enter for a chance to win a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card. MORE. FREE. BOOKS!
Okay, that’s all for now. Hit me up if you wanna chat about books, life, or why dog farts are always silent and deadly. Seriously, they smell so bad. LOL
Title: Distraction
Author: Angela McPherson
Genre: NA Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Untold Press
Blurb:
Aside from the normal changes in her life, college junior Elle Richards can always count on her friendship with Tristan. The longing for him to love her back is something she keeps well hidden, even from herself. No matter how many miles apart they are, regular phone calls and texts keep them close…until the day everything changes.
Wide Receiver Tristan Daniels has a good thing going. Much to his, and every single woman’s surprise, he’s in a committed relationship. The possibility of going pro looks more than promising…until his spur of the moment transfer to a rival college is approved. Now, Tristan will be forced to be in the presence of the woman he’s secretly loved for as long as he can remember. Elle.
Being away from one another was enough to keep Tristan and Elle distracted, but angst, confusion, and troubled secrets launch them into a breathless, heart pumping story you won’t want to miss!
Recommended for mature audiences 18+ New Adult/College Contemporary Romance
Born and currently residing in Texas, Angela works as a nurse during the day and an author by night. She’s addicted to cleaning, coffee, and fuzzy socks. When not spending time with her husband and their three children, working or writing, she’s reading a good book or listening to music.
Author Links:
Buy Links:
Frantically, I searched her face until I reached her wounded eyes, and my insides knotted with uncertainty. I claimed her lips with mine, fitting perfectly together. Her mouth opened, and the salty taste of her tears forced reality into the room. As much as I wanted the kiss to linger, I had to make her understand how much I wanted her, and only her. Reluctantly, I backed away.
“I’ve loved you since we were kids. I wanted it to be me instead of that dick, Mark James, on your first date. I’ve wanted you so fucking bad, but I never told you how I felt because the thought of losing you, even as a friend, terrified me.”
Her green, shock-filled eyes pooled with tears again. I did the only thing I thought would make her believe me. My hand wrapped around the back of her head, fingers weaving through her hair. I inched her closer until I felt her soft lips against mine.
The kiss started in a slow exploration. The moment my tongue met hers, her breath caught and her body shivered. My heart raced like a jackhammer when her fingers spread through my wet hair and the kiss deepened.
Damn she felt good, and tasted even better. Her lips were soft, but eager for more. Her hair felt like smooth silk beneath my hand. I wrapped my other arm around her waist and pulled her tighter against me, only it wasn’t enough. I wanted more.