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May 1, 2012
Excerpt from The Vincent Brothers
The last time I sat on Ashton's bed talking about the Vincent boys, I had told her that she needed to let both of them go. Even then, I knew she wouldn’t be able to actually do it. They were so much a part of her life. Beau especially. “Is Sawyer dating?” I asked trying to sound as casual as possible. Ashton let out a short laugh,”I wish.” That was odd. He was gorgeous, talented, athletic, polite, funny - how did someone like him go six months without some girl managing to snag a date? "Not even one date?” Ashton shrugged and pulled her knees up to her chin wrapping her arms around the front of her legs. “I think maybe one or two dates. Not sure. I don’t ask. Sawyer still acts weird around me and Beau gets very territorial if I bring up Sawyer. He doesn’t like me talking about him much.” How sad for Sawyer. Ashton had been a big part of his life since they were twelve. Now, he couldn’t really talk to her anymore without Beau standing over them. As much as I wanted Sawyer over Ashton, I didn’t like the picture in my head. Sawyer alone bothered me. He didn’t deserve that. He’d been so good to both of them. “Welcome to the Jungle” started blaring from Ashton's cell phone. She reached over and picked it up from the table beside the bed. I didn't miss the silly grin on her face. “You can not already be in bed,” Ashton purred into the phone. That had to be Beau.
COMING 6/5/12
If you haven't read the first book in this series
The Vincent Boys
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Existence Trilogy + 1
Death came to take her soul and instead broke the rules.
Death had to battle evil to save her soul.
Death must decide if he can give her soul up if she chooses another.
BUT FIRST…..
Leif gets his story heard. Coming this summer a novella told in Leif's point of view. From the moment he met Pagan until the moment he finally let her go.
Cover to be released soon.
Death had to battle evil to save her soul.
Death must decide if he can give her soul up if she chooses another.
BUT FIRST…..
Leif gets his story heard. Coming this summer a novella told in Leif's point of view. From the moment he met Pagan until the moment he finally let her go.
Cover to be released soon.
April 21, 2012
The Vincent Boys
Today I head off to see the mouse. I will be gone for eight days so I decided to leave everyone with a parting gift because I love y'all so darn much…
While I'm away partying it up in Disney World, The Vincent Boys will be on sale at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble for only .99
To read more about The Vincent Boys and listen to the playlist visit here http://www.abbiglines.com/p/vincent-b...
AND on May 1 at 7pm central time you will be able to chat with Beau Vincent LIVE on my Livestream channel. You can see him as he answers the questions you post in the chat room.
Watch The Vincent Boys booktrailer here: http://youtu.be/aAp6chU-d6o
While I'm away partying it up in Disney World, The Vincent Boys will be on sale at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble for only .99
To read more about The Vincent Boys and listen to the playlist visit here http://www.abbiglines.com/p/vincent-b...
AND on May 1 at 7pm central time you will be able to chat with Beau Vincent LIVE on my Livestream channel. You can see him as he answers the questions you post in the chat room.
Watch The Vincent Boys booktrailer here: http://youtu.be/aAp6chU-d6o
Today I head off to see the mouse. I will be gone for eig...
Today I head off to see the mouse. I will be gone for eight days so I decided to leave everyone with a parting gift because I love y'all so darn much…
While I'm away partying it up in Disney World, The Vincent Boys will be on sale at both Amazon and Barnes & Noble for only .99BUY THE BOOK:
To read more about The Vincent Boys and listen to the playlist CLICK HERE
AND on May 1 at 7pm central time you will be able to chat with Beau Vincent LIVE on my Livestream channel. You can see him as he answers the questions you post in the chat room.
Watch the Book Trailer
April 19, 2012
The Vincent Brothers eARC
I am going to be drawing a name (or two) in a little over a week. What's the prize? Well, an eARC of The Vincent Brothers
How do you enter? If you loved The Vincent Boys then you are probably already entered. I will be drawing a name from those who left reviews for The Vincent Boys on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Go to The Vincent Boys Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vin...
AND leave either the link to your review or the user name you use on Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble in the comments.
That's not all….
Because of Low is still only .99
on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Because-of-Low-...
AND
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becau...
Not sure how much longer this sale will last. I am thinking it will end on Monday. Not sure yet. So, um… yeah… go get it, like now.
"Yet You Stay" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Existence) is now available as a ringtone for iPhone users.
"Claimed Me" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Predestined) will release in early May.
I believe that's all the info I need to impart today. I hope your weekend is epic!
How do you enter? If you loved The Vincent Boys then you are probably already entered. I will be drawing a name from those who left reviews for The Vincent Boys on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Go to The Vincent Boys Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vin...
AND leave either the link to your review or the user name you use on Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble in the comments.
That's not all….
Because of Low is still only .99
on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Because-of-Low-...
AND
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becau...
Not sure how much longer this sale will last. I am thinking it will end on Monday. Not sure yet. So, um… yeah… go get it, like now.
"Yet You Stay" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Existence) is now available as a ringtone for iPhone users.
"Claimed Me" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Predestined) will release in early May.
I believe that's all the info I need to impart today. I hope your weekend is epic!
The Vincent Brothers eARC
I am going to be drawing a name (or two) in a little over a week. What's the prize? Well, an eARC of The Vincent Brothers
How do you enter? If you loved The Vincent Boys then you are probably already entered. I will be drawing a name from those who left reviews for The Vincent Boys on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Go to The Vincent Boys Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vin...
AND leave either the link to your review or the user name you use on Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble in the comments.
That's not all….
Because of Low is still only .99
on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Because-of-Low-...
AND
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becau...
Not sure how much longer this sale will last. I am thinking it will end on Monday. Not sure yet. So, um… yeah… go get it, like now.
"Yet You Stay" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Existence) is now available as a ringtone for iPhone users.
"Claimed Me" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Predestined) will release in early May.
I believe that's all the info I need to impart today. I hope your weekend is epic!
How do you enter? If you loved The Vincent Boys then you are probably already entered. I will be drawing a name from those who left reviews for The Vincent Boys on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Go to The Vincent Boys Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Vin...
AND leave either the link to your review or the user name you use on Amazon and/or Barnes and Noble in the comments.
That's not all….
Because of Low is still only .99
on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Because-of-Low-...
AND
Barnes & Noble http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/becau...
Not sure how much longer this sale will last. I am thinking it will end on Monday. Not sure yet. So, um… yeah… go get it, like now.
"Yet You Stay" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Existence) is now available as a ringtone for iPhone users.
"Claimed Me" (the song Dank sang to Pagan in Predestined) will release in early May.
I believe that's all the info I need to impart today. I hope your weekend is epic!
April 18, 2012
Because of Low .99 for a limited time
Since it's my birthday week (yes I celebrate for an entire week. Don't judge.) I've decided to celebrate by making Because of Low available for only .99 on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
All you NOOK readers I have good news. The Vincent Boys is available in Nook format on Barnes & Noble once again.
AND Jamie McGuire posted on her Facebook page a list of books to read after you've read her fabulous bestseller Beautiful Disasater… I MADE THE FREAKING LIST! *WOOT*
All you NOOK readers I have good news. The Vincent Boys is available in Nook format on Barnes & Noble once again.
AND Jamie McGuire posted on her Facebook page a list of books to read after you've read her fabulous bestseller Beautiful Disasater… I MADE THE FREAKING LIST! *WOOT*
April 16, 2012
Because of Low only .99
Yep… it's my birthday. I'm celebrating 29 years…. again (don't ask how many years I've celebrated 29 because I won't tell ;)
ANYWAY since it is my birthday I've decided to celebrate by making Because of Low available for only .99 on both Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
BUY THE BOOK:
Read more about
Because of Low
and Listen to the playlist HERE
All you NOOK readers I have good news. The Vincent Boys will become available in Nook format on Barnes & Noble once again starting tomorrow 4/17/12.
AND Jamie McGuire posted a list of books to read after you've read her fabulous bestseller
Beautiful Disasater
… I MADE THE FREAKING LIST! *WOOT* Check it out HEREI'd say it's a pretty darn good week.
April 13, 2012
A scene from Predestined retold in Leif's POV
I paused outside the door to my room and took a deep breath. If Pagan was awake, she was going to be furious with me. I didn’t want her to be mad at me. I wanted things to go back to the way they were before. The way they’d always been, until Dankmar appeared and screwed up everything. Of course, Father had been right- I should have taken her sooner. I’d just wanted to let her enjoy normal for a little longer. Pushing the door open, I stepped inside the candlelit room. Pagan spun around and the fear evident in her eyes caused my chest to ache. This wasn’t the way it was supposed to be. She trusted me once. I wanted that back. “You’re awake,” I forced a smile I didn’t feel as I closed the door.“Where are we?” she snapped and just that quickly her fear was replaced by the anger I’d been expecting. “My place. You like it?” I replied and wished I could take it back immediately. My reluctance to answer her question wasn’t winning me any points. “Why am I here Leif?”Why was she here? Of course she’d want to know that. If I’d done what Father had said then she’d already be living here. Happy, with no Dankmar to color her opinion of me. “Because you belong to me.” I replied.Pagan’s eyes narrowed as she took a step closer to me. “I don’t belong to you, Leif. I’m not a possession. I’m a person. Please take me back home.”
Unable to hold in the bitter amusement churning inside me, I laughed. “So that Dankmar can have what I created? I don’t think so Pagan,” I paused and tried to gather my thoughts. How could I explain this to her so she could understand?“You see, he was bound to love you. You’re different. He saw that. But what he failed to explain is that you’re different because I made you different. Not him. Not fate. Me. Everything about you has been molded into my creation. You were chosen for me.” I held out my hand, “it’s okay, trust me. My touch would never harm you.”Pagan began shaking her head in denial and backed up until she was pressed against the foot of my bed in an attempt to get away from me. “Have I ever hurt you, Pagan? Listen to your soul. It knows where it belongs. The fire flashing in your eyes right now is your soul reaching for me.” I wasn’t going to let her fear me. Closing the distance between us, I stopped in front of her and held out my hand, “give me your hand.”“Please Leif, take me home. I just want to go home,” she sounded desperate. Again, my chest ached. I’d spent my life making sure she was happy. When she’d been hurt, I’d gone to her and cheered her up.When she’d been in danger, I’d protected her. And now, this was the thanks I get. I hated Dankmar for making me do this to her."What must I do to make you trust me? You trust Death without question. Death, Pagan. He is Death. How can you trust a creation meant to take souls from earth and not trust me? I’ve never let you get hurt. I’ve never left you alone. But he shows up and you fall mindlessly under his spell. What did he do to deserve you? He didn’t save your life. He would’ve taken your soul when you were a kid. Left your mother grieving the loss of her child and not thought of it again. It’s what he does.”“But why did you save me?” she asked, interrupting me from the rest of my rant. Why had I chose her to save? This was a loaded question. I’d only been a child when I’d found her but even then I’d known she was special. That she would be mine. “I’m not your darkest dream, Pagan. I may walk in the darkness but I saw a life worth saving and I chose it. My father chose it. He agreed you were meant for me. Now it’s up to you to accept that the life you have always lived is coming to an end. It is past time. You were supposed to die that day on the road and when Death came I was to take your soul instead. You would’ve trusted me. Your soul and my spirit are one. But Death broke the rules,” growling in frustration, I turned from her fearful expression and stalked over to one of the candles I’d lit earlier while she’d slept. “I’d become lax in my judgment. I knew Death was with you but I believed he was doing what he does when he takes a special interest in a soul, preparing you. Instead, the fool was falling in love with you.” Grabbing the flame in my hands I held it and let the warmth soothe me as the flame grew stronger with my touch. Fire always did help me focus. I needed to remember that she was scared right now. She needed time and I’d already proven I could be patient. “I may not control Death but I do control the dead. Those who made less than intelligent choices on earth. They walk among the darkness under my father’s command. Under my command. I need someone to fill the loneliness. You’ve been my companion for over fifteen years now even if you don’t realize it. But your memories will slowly return. You’ll see that you do, in fact, belong to me.”Her eyes still glowing the same color as the flame in my palm grew wider as she stared at me in horror. That had not been my intention. “You’re just going to take me from earth? What about my mother? I can’t just leave her.” She was right of course. I couldn’t take her now. I needed to prepare the humans close to her. Planning would need to take place. I’d have to reevaluate my plans now that Dankmar had attached himself to her. Never had I imagined this outcome. When he’d shown up at school I’d known I needed to stay close to her and make sure she was safe from him until I could take her. But not one time did I fear he’d fall in love with her. He was Death for Ghede sake! Death didn’t fall in love, dammit! “I’ll take you back soon. She won’t even realize you were gone. I just needed a place where I could talk to you. To explain, without,” I paused and attempted to control the disgusted snarl the reminder of Dankmar evoked, “that stupid transporter or Dankmar continuously botching my attempts.”The instant relief on her face wounded me. “You were worried I would hold you prisoner? Come on Pagan, you know me better than that. When have I not made sure you were happy? When have I ever intentionally hurt you? Never,” I reached over and took her cold trembling hand in mine. Expecting her to jerk it away, I was pleased when she gave me this one small gift. “What is it you want to talk to me about?” she asked peering up at me through her long thick eyelashes I’d always loved. Her heartbeat had slowed back down to normal and the tension in her shoulders had eased. I couldn’t keep the relieved grin off my face. “That’s better. Your heart has slowed down. I don’t like having you scared. I never want you to fear me.” With a gentle squeeze of my hand, I tried to reassure her. “Come for a walk with me, please. We can talk while I show you around.”
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Unable to hold in the bitter amusement churning inside me, I laughed. “So that Dankmar can have what I created? I don’t think so Pagan,” I paused and tried to gather my thoughts. How could I explain this to her so she could understand?“You see, he was bound to love you. You’re different. He saw that. But what he failed to explain is that you’re different because I made you different. Not him. Not fate. Me. Everything about you has been molded into my creation. You were chosen for me.” I held out my hand, “it’s okay, trust me. My touch would never harm you.”Pagan began shaking her head in denial and backed up until she was pressed against the foot of my bed in an attempt to get away from me. “Have I ever hurt you, Pagan? Listen to your soul. It knows where it belongs. The fire flashing in your eyes right now is your soul reaching for me.” I wasn’t going to let her fear me. Closing the distance between us, I stopped in front of her and held out my hand, “give me your hand.”“Please Leif, take me home. I just want to go home,” she sounded desperate. Again, my chest ached. I’d spent my life making sure she was happy. When she’d been hurt, I’d gone to her and cheered her up.When she’d been in danger, I’d protected her. And now, this was the thanks I get. I hated Dankmar for making me do this to her."What must I do to make you trust me? You trust Death without question. Death, Pagan. He is Death. How can you trust a creation meant to take souls from earth and not trust me? I’ve never let you get hurt. I’ve never left you alone. But he shows up and you fall mindlessly under his spell. What did he do to deserve you? He didn’t save your life. He would’ve taken your soul when you were a kid. Left your mother grieving the loss of her child and not thought of it again. It’s what he does.”“But why did you save me?” she asked, interrupting me from the rest of my rant. Why had I chose her to save? This was a loaded question. I’d only been a child when I’d found her but even then I’d known she was special. That she would be mine. “I’m not your darkest dream, Pagan. I may walk in the darkness but I saw a life worth saving and I chose it. My father chose it. He agreed you were meant for me. Now it’s up to you to accept that the life you have always lived is coming to an end. It is past time. You were supposed to die that day on the road and when Death came I was to take your soul instead. You would’ve trusted me. Your soul and my spirit are one. But Death broke the rules,” growling in frustration, I turned from her fearful expression and stalked over to one of the candles I’d lit earlier while she’d slept. “I’d become lax in my judgment. I knew Death was with you but I believed he was doing what he does when he takes a special interest in a soul, preparing you. Instead, the fool was falling in love with you.” Grabbing the flame in my hands I held it and let the warmth soothe me as the flame grew stronger with my touch. Fire always did help me focus. I needed to remember that she was scared right now. She needed time and I’d already proven I could be patient. “I may not control Death but I do control the dead. Those who made less than intelligent choices on earth. They walk among the darkness under my father’s command. Under my command. I need someone to fill the loneliness. You’ve been my companion for over fifteen years now even if you don’t realize it. But your memories will slowly return. You’ll see that you do, in fact, belong to me.”Her eyes still glowing the same color as the flame in my palm grew wider as she stared at me in horror. That had not been my intention. “You’re just going to take me from earth? What about my mother? I can’t just leave her.” She was right of course. I couldn’t take her now. I needed to prepare the humans close to her. Planning would need to take place. I’d have to reevaluate my plans now that Dankmar had attached himself to her. Never had I imagined this outcome. When he’d shown up at school I’d known I needed to stay close to her and make sure she was safe from him until I could take her. But not one time did I fear he’d fall in love with her. He was Death for Ghede sake! Death didn’t fall in love, dammit! “I’ll take you back soon. She won’t even realize you were gone. I just needed a place where I could talk to you. To explain, without,” I paused and attempted to control the disgusted snarl the reminder of Dankmar evoked, “that stupid transporter or Dankmar continuously botching my attempts.”The instant relief on her face wounded me. “You were worried I would hold you prisoner? Come on Pagan, you know me better than that. When have I not made sure you were happy? When have I ever intentionally hurt you? Never,” I reached over and took her cold trembling hand in mine. Expecting her to jerk it away, I was pleased when she gave me this one small gift. “What is it you want to talk to me about?” she asked peering up at me through her long thick eyelashes I’d always loved. Her heartbeat had slowed back down to normal and the tension in her shoulders had eased. I couldn’t keep the relieved grin off my face. “That’s better. Your heart has slowed down. I don’t like having you scared. I never want you to fear me.” With a gentle squeeze of my hand, I tried to reassure her. “Come for a walk with me, please. We can talk while I show you around.”
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April 11, 2012
A NEW Sneak Peek into The Vincent Brothers
I thought I'd give another sneak peek into The Vincent Brothers today:
Jerking my truck door open, I started to climb inside when Beau's truck pulled in behind me. Perfect. Not what I needed right now. I needed to wrap my head around that stupid kiss with Lana. Not face Beau and Ash. Beau's truck door swung open and he got out with an angry snarl on his face. What was his deal? "Better be a damn good reason you're parked in Ash's drive." Adjusting to Beau being a caveman over a girl had been almost as hard as seeing him with Ash. Beau didn't do jealous, until Ash had become his. Now, he was a freaking lunatic. "I just dropped Lana off," I replied meeting his angry glare. I wasn't scared of his stupid tough guy shit. I'd been in more fights with him than I could count. He didn't scare me. My answer obviously confused him because he raised one eyebrow then turned to look at Ash as she scooted out behind him on the driver's side. "She's here?" Ash squealed jumping down before Beau could catch her. "Remember, I told you Lana was coming tonight," Ash beamed up at Beau then she frowned and looked over at me. "Why.. how did you get her?" Ash was adorable when she was confused. "She was eating dinner at Wings when we stopped in tonight. I offered to give her a ride to save her friend the trip." Ashton's frown turned up into a smile again. I liked making her smile. Always had. "Thank you! I'm so glad you met up with her," Ash turned and wrapped her arms around Beau and laid a quick kiss on his lips before releasing him and stepping back, "I gotta go see her. I haven't seen her in months. Call me later." Beau grabbed her hand and turned it palm up before kissing it then licking it. Gross, I did not want to see this. "Yeah, I'll call you when I crawl in bed," his voice dropped until it was much deeper than normal and I swear I heard Ashton sigh. I'd seen more than I wanted.
Coming 6/5/2012Click here to add to your Goodreads shelf
Jerking my truck door open, I started to climb inside when Beau's truck pulled in behind me. Perfect. Not what I needed right now. I needed to wrap my head around that stupid kiss with Lana. Not face Beau and Ash. Beau's truck door swung open and he got out with an angry snarl on his face. What was his deal? "Better be a damn good reason you're parked in Ash's drive." Adjusting to Beau being a caveman over a girl had been almost as hard as seeing him with Ash. Beau didn't do jealous, until Ash had become his. Now, he was a freaking lunatic. "I just dropped Lana off," I replied meeting his angry glare. I wasn't scared of his stupid tough guy shit. I'd been in more fights with him than I could count. He didn't scare me. My answer obviously confused him because he raised one eyebrow then turned to look at Ash as she scooted out behind him on the driver's side. "She's here?" Ash squealed jumping down before Beau could catch her. "Remember, I told you Lana was coming tonight," Ash beamed up at Beau then she frowned and looked over at me. "Why.. how did you get her?" Ash was adorable when she was confused. "She was eating dinner at Wings when we stopped in tonight. I offered to give her a ride to save her friend the trip." Ashton's frown turned up into a smile again. I liked making her smile. Always had. "Thank you! I'm so glad you met up with her," Ash turned and wrapped her arms around Beau and laid a quick kiss on his lips before releasing him and stepping back, "I gotta go see her. I haven't seen her in months. Call me later." Beau grabbed her hand and turned it palm up before kissing it then licking it. Gross, I did not want to see this. "Yeah, I'll call you when I crawl in bed," his voice dropped until it was much deeper than normal and I swear I heard Ashton sigh. I'd seen more than I wanted.
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