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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Excerpt and Giveaway A New Beginning by Cristiane Serruya

Published March 1st, 2013

Description:


They are beautiful. They are rich. They are strong willed and successful. They have everything, but love. And each one of them has a dark secret looming in their past.
Sophia is a 25 year old Brazilian widow. Intelligent and ravishing, she flees from her own country after a tragic incident. Hiding from everyone and everything, she remains alone, torn between the love for a dead man, the torment of living without part of her memory and the fear of moving on.
Ethan is one of the most important tycoons in the steel industry. As the memory of an awful evening in his adolescence haunts him night and day, he keeps looking for an elusive woman whom he could love - and who would love him - as he never has in all his 35 years... Until he finds Sophia.
Alistair is a 34 year old powerful banker, searching for one–night stands with women who will warm his bed. And that he can punish physically to abate his anger for his late wife's black deeds and his own guilt for being such a debauched man for so many years. Any woman will do, and he has many to choose from, as they all fall instantly for his manly, devilish charming ways.
In Europe, in the months after October 2009, their paths will cross and clash.
This is the first installment of the TRUST series. The book contain sex scenes and strong language.
Excerpt:

United Kingdom.
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009.
Some minutes after midnight.

London, Eaton Square.
She felt the evil approached her. Her head tossed on the pillow and her hands gripped the sheets.
No…
No!
Nooooo!
She awoke with her own screams, her right hand gripping her left scarred arm, long nails digging in.
She fumbled for her table lamp. Light flooded the room and gleamed on her square diamond ring and wedding band.
She exhaled slowly and sat on the bed. Her forehead dropped to her knees, which she drew tight to her chest as she hugged herself.
Why?
Why can’t I remember?
She rose from the bed and donned a wrap.
Padding silently to the living room, she looked at the photo of a tall, blond man and big, fat tears fell from her eyes.

London, Park Lane.
He sat on the bed, resting his back against the headboard and pillows as he raked a hand through his brown sun-kissed hair.
The woman lying beside him on the bed sighed with pleasure and curled up against his strong thigh.
He studied the gorgeous brunette clinging to him and grimaced, disgusted with himself.
Why does she keep haunting me?
Why can’t I feel anything for a woman?
Why can’t I be let myself be loved?

Scotland, Northern Highlands.
The whip lashed across the woman’s back and she screamed.
A dark smile spread over the rugged features of the dark-haired man. His arm descended again and again and again, red, angry welts imprinting on the woman’s skin.
The sound of leather against skin, feminine screams, and heavy masculine breathing filled the room.
He threw the whip away, turned the woman on the bed, and thrust into her as he tore the blindfold away.
Blue eyes stared adoringly at him. And the memory of another face masked the one in front of him.
An incredible anger surged through him and he grabbed the long blonde hair in his hands, yanking her head back.
One more whore.
One more to torment me.
Is this what I really want?

Book #2
Description:

In BETRAYED, the second installment of the Trust series, Sophia, Ethan and Alistair will face and revisit their past dark deeds.
Each one of them will need to overcome their guilt, fear and pain and learn to see themselves through forgiving eyes.
Or succumb to their misery.
Alistair Connor MacCraig, a powerful banker, and Ethan Ashford, a steel tycoon, are both in love with Sophia Leibowitz, the ravishing owner of Leibowitz Oil.
Sophia fells for Alistair's seduction. She is determined to have a relationship with him but a dark and terrible secret lurks beneath the surface she presents to the world. When she regains her memories, shame and fear will take control of her. Will she be able to find peace within herself?
Alistair is in love with Sophia but he has difficulties overcoming his guilty over his daughter's death and his sexual preferences. Certain that he doesn't deserve to be loved, he would do everything to push Sophia away, despite his love for her. Will he be able to find redemption?
Ethan, no less haunted by his secrets and lies, lives in an alternate reality because the loss of Sophia is too unbearable to face. He would do everything to have Sophia back in his arms.
About the author:
I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with my husband and two daughters. I'm a lawyer, who specializes in cases of sexual abuse and violence against children and women. I also have a Masters in Business Law and a BA in Fine Arts.

I've always loved to read, write and listen to music. I lived and studied in England, France, Italy and Switzerland. Traveling is one of my passions - as is keeping fit and healthy.

After twenty-two years of practicing law, I decided to give writing a go. And - amazingly - it was just the piece that was missing in my life. 

Author's Giveaway HERE

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