Happy release day to my writer friend Faith Sullivan. I met Faith a little while back and through our blogs and Twitter, I've discovered that she's a great person and a great writer. Her first book Heartbeat released in February and I devoured it. Today, I hope you'll help me congratulate Faith on the release of her second book, Unexpected.
September 11, 2001.
A day that forever changes the destiny of college
overachiever, Michelle Rhodes.
Shattered, confused and alone, no one understands the trauma
consuming her until she meets Connor Donnelly.
A native New Yorker, he believes he can aid in getting her
life back on track. But what if he's even more broken inside?
Offering her a chance at a fresh start, Connor convinces
Michelle to move in with him. Hiring her to waitress at his bar, their mutual
attraction only complicates matters.
As more details surrounding Connor's past emerge, Michelle
uncovers the full magnitude of the loss he's trying to hide. Refusing to let
her feelings for him hinder his recovery, she makes a decision that winds up
hurting them both.
By sacrificing her heart, Michelle thinks she is helping
Connor come to terms with his grief. Little does she know, Connor is gambling
everything for the sake of having a future with her.
What happens is truly unexpected.
Title: Unexpected
Author: Faith
Sullivan
Expected release
date: April 2, 2013
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Category: New
Adult
Ebook available at:
Kindle ($1.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-ebook/dp/B00C112I7O
Paperback available
at: Amazon ($6.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Faith-Sullivan/dp/1483933695
And here's an excerpt:
Chapter Six
“W...what?” I stutter despite myself.
He gives me a crooked grin. “All night, I’ve been freezing
my ass off out here waiting for you. I didn’t think you were gonna show.”
If his first remark didn’t floor me, the second leaves me
utterly confused. “Whoa, slow down, buddy. How do you even know my name?”
Again, he laughs. “Does it really matter? I’m here to talk
some sense into you.”
The dimples in his cheeks distract me. He has such a cute
smile. But I’m not letting him off that easily. “Sorry to disappoint you, but
I’m done with New York.”
“Really? You could’ve fooled me.”
“And why’s that?”
“Because you should never run from something that scares
you.” His hazel eyes catch the moonlight as they bore into mine. “And this
time, you won’t be alone. I’ll be with you.”
This whole conversation is getting way too intense. Standing
up, I wrap my arms around myself. I have to get out of here. This guy is crazy.
I jump as the front door opens and my ex-boyfriend Tony
emerges, giving me a hopeful look. We broke up after our senior year. He
understood I wasn’t planning on sticking around, so I set him free. He met
someone else over the summer, and I only talked to him once on the phone when I
got back. But with the way he’s looking at me now, I can tell he feels sorry
for me, and that’s something I won’t tolerate.
Inching closer to the steps, I attempt to play it cool. “Oh
hi, Tony. It’s good seeing you. I wish I could stay and chat, but I was just
leaving.”
“I don’t think so.”
I whirl around. That’s it. Who does this guy think he is?
“Listen, you little...” I begin, but Tony interrupts by grabbing my arm.
“Michelle, calm down. There’s no need to freak out,” Tony
says, slowly releasing his grip on me. “Do you remember me telling you about
Sal, my roommate at school, the one from New York?” I nod, but I can care less
at this moment. “Well, this is his older brother, Connor. I kind of told him
all about you, and I thought it’d be a good idea if you two met.”
I shake my head and sigh. “So you made him wait out here
alone in the cold?”
I can tell Tony’s nervous. He’s running his fingers through
his hair. “I thought you’d bolt otherwise.”
“She nearly did,” Connor chimes in.
Frustrated, I slam my fist on the porch railing. “The both
of you just stop it, right now! I knew it was a bad idea to come here. I don’t
need some random guy from New York giving me advice on how to live my life.”
Pushing off the swing, Connor gets to his feet. “Well, what
are you doing with your life then? What’s plan B?”
I advance toward him. “I don’t have a plan B, asshole. I
don’t have all the answers, but apparently you do.”
Connor closes the gap between us. “I wish I did, but I think
you can figure it out. You were brave enough to take on the big, bad city once.
Why not try it again under different circumstances?”
Tony clears his throat, and for a moment, I forgot he was
there. “Michelle, Connor owns a bar downtown. He thought you could go back and
work for him. Give it another go.”
“I’m no bartender,” I retort.
“You sure aren’t,” Connor fires back.
Tony holds up his hands in an attempt to keep the peace.
“Just hear him out, Michelle.”
“Fine,” I say glaring up at him.
“Go on, Connor. Tell her about it,” Tony urges, knowing I
may flee at any moment.
Connor’s eyes find mine again, but I look away as he starts
speaking. “My family’s owned a pub on Beekman Street for years. Not too long
ago, my dad had a heart attack, so I took over. I can offer you a waitressing
job plus room and board above the bar for as long as you want it.”
For a minute, I stop and consider the possibility. It
actually doesn’t sound that bad, and it’d be a welcome change from my original
intention of becoming the next film school prodigy. It would be fresh start,
and I wouldn’t be alone. But can I really go back there?
Sensing my trepidation, Connor pats me on the shoulder.
“Listen, I know it’s not what you imagined. Tony told me how smart you are and
how you were hoping to make it big at NYU. I can understand how working in a
bar sounds like a letdown after that. But honestly, I think it’d be good for
you.”
“And why do you care about what happens to me?” I ask,
raising my eyes to his.
“Because I was there that day, and so were you.”
To celebrate, Faith is offering a giveaway for a $25 Amazon gift card, and yes, it's open internationally because Faith is that awesome! Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below:
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And before you go, don't forget to leave a comment to congratulate Faith. :)
Happy release day to Faith. I'm wishing her much success.
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ReplyDeleteShannon at The Warrior Muse
I have it on my Kindle right now and will be starting today! :)
DeleteCongratulations and Happy Release Day, Faith! Love the cover and the premise. And thanks for the wonderful giveaway opportunity too!
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DeleteSounds like another great read - congrats, Faith!
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DeleteSounds intriguing. I want to know what happened to her at NYU!! And him.
ReplyDeleteMe too. That's why I'm reading it next.
DeleteWhat a neat cover, and an interesting excerpt. Congratulations and best wishes.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Faith!! The story sounds wonderful, and I totally heart your cover. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a great cover.
DeleteKelly, I'm so glad we became author compadres. You are a woman of integrity and I'm proud to know you :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you to everyone for the lovely comments! *HUGS*
Aw, I feel the same way about you, Faith. :)
DeleteCongratulations, Faith, and best of luck!
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DeleteCongrats to Faith. I'll check this out.
ReplyDeleteOoh, Beth, you'd like Faith's books. I should have recommended them to you.
DeleteI'll add my congrats to Faith along with my best wishes for her success!
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DeleteCongrats, Faith! The blurb's really interesting, the cover lovely, and I enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for checking it out, Kim.
DeleteOh, this one sounds good. And I love how close up the cover is. :)
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DeleteWow. This sounds like it will tug at the heart strings. Congratulations to Faith.
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I'm so excited to read it. I've had a migraine for two days and couldn't start it yet, but I'm dying to.
DeleteCongratulations, Faith! Unexpected sounds like a great read. I remember September 11th so clearly. I am curious to know more about the characters.
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~Jess
I did tweet about the giveaway- but I don't remember if I posted the right link in the Rafflecopter. :) https://twitter.com/dmsfiles/status/319968324169646080
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