18+ "Labeled Romance, I was leery in the beginning because I typically am not a huge fan of the genre. I’ll read them occasionally, but they aren’t often a go-to for me. But Fairchild broke the mold and I absolutely adored it. Typical of Fairchild’s work, she made the genre her own and it really worked – creativity and fabulous writing just ooze from the novel." Marla, Goodreads
Description:
Tattered hearts.
Forbidden love. Destined souls.
Gray is a woman struggling with a tragic past, trying to survive everyday life the only way she knows how. When the secrets of her past lead her to Dr. Daniel Harrison, Gray is sure he is the only one who can help her. Daniel is equally certain he can ease her pain but at what cost? It will take everything in him to resist the attraction to her, but the pull is stronger than anything he's ever known, especially when he discovers that he needs her as much as she needs him.
Gray is a woman struggling with a tragic past, trying to survive everyday life the only way she knows how. When the secrets of her past lead her to Dr. Daniel Harrison, Gray is sure he is the only one who can help her. Daniel is equally certain he can ease her pain but at what cost? It will take everything in him to resist the attraction to her, but the pull is stronger than anything he's ever known, especially when he discovers that he needs her as much as she needs him.
EXCERPT
The waitress brought my second glass
and asked Daniel if he wanted to order. “Just coffee, please.”
“You don’t drink?” I asked when the
server left.
“I do…but not with patients.”
The slap of reality was almost as
painful as the one Harvey had delivered. When I didn’t answer, he said, “You’re
still my patient, aren’t you?”
I turned to face him, knowing my left
cheek would be exposed. “If you’ll have me,” I said, holding back tears of
shame.
“My God, Gray. What happened to you?”
A tentative reach of his hand toward my
face made my breath catch. He stalled before touching two gentle fingers to my
chin. “Are you all right? Is there more?”
I shook my head. “I’m fine. It looks
worse than it is.” My heart beat a little faster when I read the concern in his
eyes.
“Our deal stands whether we’re in my
office or not.” Daniel struggled to remain composed. “Who did this to you?” he
commanded.
Our deal for honesty wouldn’t be a
problem tonight. “I did.”
“Gray.” He looked away as if he was
planning his escape.
“That’s the truth, Daniel. I’m
responsible. I’m responsible for every bad thing that’s ever happened to me.”
His eyes returned to mine, determined.
“No one has the right to lay a hand
on you. Do you understand me?”
I nodded, wide-eyed like an obedient
child.
“One day…you’re going to rise above
your circumstances. You’re going to be a survivor instead of a victim. Your
strengths will become assets instead of your downfall. Are you hearing me,
Gray?”
His words riveted me like a savior at a
sermon. He knew everything about me, though he knew nothing at all. A strong
hand engulfed my forearm as if I was sinking in quicksand, and he was my
lifeline, a way to claw and climb my way out. “Every word,” I whispered.
About the author:
Bestselling author, Lia Fairchild, is both a traditionally
published and independent author who writes women’s fiction, romance, and chick
lit. Fans of her books praise her endearing, real characters who come to life
in stories that will touch your heart.
Fairchild is addicted to the warmth of Southern California
and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a multiple-subject teaching
credential. She is a wife and mother of two teenagers.
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7 comments:
Terrific cover
Good cover, and it looks like a good read.
The cover is fantastic and it sounds like a compelling read. Thanks for sharing.
Enjoy the cover!
Great cover.
Forbidden love? - yep, it already sounds good
Sounds good.
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