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Gabriel's Redemption Blog Tour

I’m super excited to be a part of the Gabriel’s Redemption Blog Tour. I loved this story, and if you haven’t read the story of Gabriel and Julia, I urge you to. Now. Continue reading for my review, information on how you can download the epic conclusion for my favourite series of the year, and enter the giveaway for your chance to win a pair of Christian Louboutins

From the author of the New York Times bestsellers Gabriel’s Rapture and Gabriel’s Inferno comes the epic conclusion to the captivating romantic trilogy.

Professor Gabriel Emerson has left his position at the University of Toronto to embark on a new life with his beloved Julianne. Together, he’s confident that they can face any challenge. And he’s eager to become a father.
But Julianne’s graduate program threatens Gabriel’s plans, as the pressures of being a student become all consuming. When she is given the honor of presenting an academic lecture at Oxford, Gabriel is forced to confront Julianne about the subject of her presentation—research that conflicts with his own. And in Oxford, several individuals from their past appear, including an old nemesis intent on humiliating Julia and exposing one of Gabriel’s darkest secrets.
In an effort to confront his remaining demons, Gabriel begins a quest to discover more about his biological parents, beginning a chain of events that has startling repercussions for himself, Julianne, and his hope of having a family.
MY REVIEW


My favourite quote from the book: “ For you, my love, I would endeavour to pluck the stars from the sky, only to shower them at your feet.”
O gods of Dante specialists, Professor Gabriel Emerson is back!The story of Gabriel Emerson and Julianne Mitchell captivated me from the very first page of Gabriel’s Inferno. They have been in love since that first night in the orchard, when Julia was ten years his junior and seventeen years old. Their love has grown, and they have changed as people and we have been able to go on their journey with them through the incredible way that Sylvain Reynard describes every detail. But their journey has not been easy.After a host of obstacles – jealous ex-lovers, a vengeful and abusive ex-boyfriend, the death of Gabriel’s child, poisonous rumours threatening to tear their relationship apart and family tales yet to be uncovered, Gabriel’s Redemption is a highly anticipated and explosive conclusion and I’m sad to see it end. And let me tell you, it does not disappoint.I love Sylvain Reynard’s style, the snarky narrator with the ability to convey the protagonists anguish and love and do it with wit and humour, leaving a smile on the reader’s face.When we first met Gabriel, he was a dark man, tortured by his past and pining after the girl he had convinced himself he imagined all those years ago. Julianne was virtuous and innocent, plagued by her own past of neglect and conflicted feelings towards her mother. Neither Gabriel nor Julia believed they deserve the love they offer each other; a love so strong and consuming, a love created the night in the orchard when Gabriel found his Beatrice.
But they change each other, fighting to keep their love. Julia passes Gabriel some of her compassion, and he shares with her a life of passion, sensuality and a love she thought she’d never have. “At first he loved her like a pagen, eager to make her an idol and worship her. then he’d recognized that some things were more important than his love for her – her happiness.” “Your love makes me strong.”
“That’s good, because I’ll keep loving you. Forever.”
Julia is forced to believe in herself at the conference in oxford – faced with the rumours Christa has spread and the threat they pose to her academic career. It is Gabriel’s love that gives her the confidence to explain her theory in front of a room full of people, judging her for marrying her professor. “How did you know?”
“How did I know what?”
“How did you know I’d do a good job?”
“Because I have faith in you.”
The story is full of twists and turns, tying up loose ends with a few surprises, and new and old characters making appearances to test their relationship. Every emotion from passion, pain and revenge, to love and anguish is displayed in the many ways the story branches out and I loved every single one.If there is a way to perfectly show flaws in characters, SR does it. Gabriel still has his controlling ways, shuts Julia out and tries to find answers to his questions about his past alone, leaving Julia feeling neglected and hurt that he’s keeping secrets from her. “You’re my family.” His thumb traces the curve of her cheek. Julia’s eyes met his. He continued, his voice a husky whisper, “All this searching, all this anxiety when what I was looking for was right here.” And Julia’s tendency to sacrifice her happiness for others’ leaves her under pressure, unfocussed and turning to an old friend when she should have sought out her husband.
I couldn’t put it down. I started reading on Saturday morning and I read until my eyes hurt in the early hours of Sunday.I love everything about this story. I like stories that are written with intelligence, which I think SR surpasses. I like stories that keep you guessing, which I was, right until the end when I noticed I was gripping my kindle so hard my fingers were white.Professor Gabriel O. Emerson is by far my favourite book boyfriend (I’m not one to fangirl, but in this case I will!). he encompasses an intelligent man, driven by his desire to devote his life to his beloved and their future together as a family. And let’s be honest, what girl doesn’t want a man in specs, with impeccable taste, who wants to spend forever and a day proving his love to the woman who stole his heart?
Julianne is an incredible heroine. She has loved and lost, fought and won, been challenged and put everyone she loves first. And she loves her husband unconditionally. “There might be terrible skeletons in my family’s closet. Could you love me in spite of them?”
“I’d never love you in spite of anything, Gabriel. I just love you.”

I give this book an incredible five stars and having completed my review, I’m picking up Gabriel’s Inferno and reading the series all over again.
How can you get Professor Emerson in your hands? By clicking on one of the links below!Amazon Kindle  Amazon PaperbackBarnes & Nobel NookBarnes & Nobel PaperbackiTunes iBookChapters Indigo PaperbackChapters Indigo Kobo
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A Teaser From My Upcoming Release

I'm really excited and nervous to share this with you. I have been working on this novel for 18 months and have shared very few details about it. I am almost finished with the final draft, and then it will be edited and proof read etc.
But I wanted to share a little something with you and here it is.
It is with trembling hands and butterflies in my stomach that I give you this very short insight into my newest project. It is not an easy story to write, and I really hope you like it.

***                  Pain: Physical or mental suffering or distress. The worst kind of pain is when you're smiling just to keep the tears from falling. And with pain comes guilt: self-reproach for supposed inadequacy or wrong doing. I am inadequate, I did do wrong. I don't want a pity party or sympathy that only makes me die a little more inside. I just want it to go away; all of it. Every question, every enquiry. I want everything I feel gone. But when pain and guilt collide they create a torrent of emotion, dragging everything into the storm. Pain. Guilt. You can't have one without the other. They come hand in hand; the first telling you it hurts and the other telling you it hurts because you just weren't good enough. The condemning duo eats me alive, each intensifying with the other. The more it hurts, the more I blame myself. And the more I blame myself, the deeper the shard of ice penetrates my heart. I cry when I'm alone, curled on the floor next to my bed, begging the ghosts to leave me alone. And when I'm in company I shut down, becoming a shell of the person I once was. I used to love. I used to laugh. I used to have hopes and dreams and make plans for the future. Before I ruined it all and became a spoilt brat… and then the broken, shattered woman I am now. It used to be my secret, something people knew nothing about. I used to be able to hide it, and keep everyone on the outside in the dark. But now it's out. Everyone knows what I did, what I caused. The control has been taken away from me like before. I've been stripped bare in front of everyone I…loved. I know it's humiliating, shocking, traumatic. For them. Me? I’ve got my reason to get out of bed in the morning. But the pain and the guilt control me now. They have become the masters of my mind and the only way I keep them contained is to bow down to them and allow them to fester within. They have become part of me. Not only do they have power over me, but I have become them. I rely on the excruciating pain and the remorse to get me through the day. I need them now that I have lost everything else. They tell me what I need to know; everything else is irrelevant. The pain, guilt and constant reminders of the last fifteen months of my life tell me I'm alive. I survived. Because when you've been through the darkness, and were pulled from the abyss, that's all that matters. Surviving... *** 

Second Chance Hero Playlist

Here it is, the playlist for Second Chance Hero.
I hope you enjoy what I have chosen to share with you. Feel free to leave your comments and share the post.


Second Chance Hero
Playlist
 
¥       The Civil Wars – The One That Got Away
¥       Parachute – The Mess I Made
¥       Ed Sheeran – Autumn Leaves
¥       Katy Perry – Thinking of You
¥       Passenger – Let Her Go
¥       Sloan – The Other Man
¥       Avicii – Wake Me Up
¥       Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody
¥       Jason Derulo – Fight For You
¥       Bill Haley – Rock Around the Clock
¥       He is We – July in the Rain
¥       Pink – The Great Escape
¥       The Lumineers – Ho Hey                                                      
   

My Weekend with a Total Stranger

Just over a week ago, I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Lisa Rumbelow(@RibbonsandTulle), a craft-doing, paper flower-making, amazing woman. I have decided to write a little story (at her command) based on one of the most side-splittingly funny weekends I have ever had.
I’ll update as and when I can because real-life and writing a novel are kicking my butt right now.

Please Note: Some events have been changed to make for more entertaining reading.          Please Also Note: I haven’t changed much!

***
Six am rolls around. I’ve been asleep for half an hour, and my son is now sitting on my head and singing ‘It’s morning, Mummy!’
After the initial groan, noticing the sun is only just rising, I realise today is the day. The day I pre-planned meeting a total stranger. I fly out of bed, flip the switch on the coffee machine, fill a plastic Winnie the Pooh bowl with Coco Pops and inhale a cup of coffee before the first billow of steam begins to rise. I finish packing for my weekend away, wondering how I’m going to make a good first impression when I’ve got panda eyes and a headache from lack of sleep and my date with Mr Merlot last night. I throw a few dresses into my bright red case, with a pair of killer heels and my packet of Party Feet (let me tell you now, they don’t work!) A toiletry bag bursting at the seams joins the crumpled pile in the case and I’m ready.
The sitter arrives, my mother who drives a hard bargain, and I leave the house, stepping out into the pouring rain and somehow juggling my suitcase, a small child, said small child’s case, his rucksack, his two bed time bears and the remote control quad bike that can’t possibly be left behind!
 
I pull my case into the train station, the oversized hood of my coat and the trajectory of the downpour stopping me from looking anywhere but at my feet, and hear the train leaving the platform. I’m already late!
 I wait in the rain, barely covered buy a plastic roof and steel beams that actually serve no purpose, for twenty three minutes. The train pulls up and I climb on, dragging my case behind me and knocking the ankles of a Saturday morning gruff in a knock-off Prada suit who makes his way through the carriage and straight into first class. I plonk onto the rock hard seat, next to a woman who can't have washed this week and hold my breath, convinced I’ll have gum stuck to my denim-painted backside when I get up.
 
I hop off the train, luckily sans gum, and straight onto the underground. After being told by the train driver to ‘please ensure there is nothing obstructing the doors’ at least ten times, they close and I grip onto the pole for dear life, praying I don’t end up sprawled on the floor of the victoria Line train.
I make it to Finsbury Park, and as usual, get lost in the tunnels that seem never ending and could definitely use more adequate signage. Eventually I find the Piccadilly Line and climb on the train in time to leave half of my case stuck in the doors. With one almighty tug I fly to the other side of the train and I’m left with burning red cheeks and at least thirty pairs of eyes on me. At least my shoes are safe.
I’m only fifteen minutes late, but my half hour journey has already been an adventure. A sign of what’s to come? I step outside Covent Garden Station, my eyes immediately finding The Sunglasses Hut; I’m a sucker for a pair of Ray Bans, but I quickly look away, down the cobbled street and pull out my phone.
‘Sitting outside the Piazza Café. Opposite Kurt Geiger and the Disney Store x’
I take a deep breath and pull my case along the cobbles, wondering what I’m getting myself into. I have no idea what Lisa looks like, beyond her Twitter avi – a pair of sparkly green eyes and pump red lips. I don’t know what I’m looking for!
I spot the Piazza Café and the hordes of people taking shelter from the rain underneath the heat lamps. And then a hand pops out from the crowd and I see a lively wave. I look behind me – I’m the person who waves to strangers when they’re waving to someone else. Today, that someone else is me, and I head in the direction of the flailing arm.
I recognise Lisa when I see her face, purely by the avi, and the minute she flashes me a cheeky grin, I know we’re going to get along just fine.
“Hello lovely!” She sings and I deposit my case on the floor and hug her.
I’m not European enough for a couple of air kisses, and I’m too common for a handshake. I’m a hugger. And so is Lisa, judging by the squeeze I get in response. I drag my case to the other side of the table, tripping over her crutch on the way and slump onto the chair, underneath an orange light pumping out some much needed heat. I resist the urge to shake off the raindrops like a dog and slip my coat off.
“So…” we say in unison, and then laugh.
The awkwardness ends there.
I can tell we’re going to hit it off the moment the conversation turns to sex and turn around to get the waiter’s attention and order my first large latte of the afternoon…


 
 

Guest Post ~ I Am With You When You Dance by Mary White

I'm pushing my blogging luck tonight and posting another one.
I couldn't not.
I have been friends with Mary White for a while, and she has agreed to be a beta-reader for me (squee!). Every now and then she tags me in these little treasures that she writes. Little scribblings that she does here and there. I told her to set up her own blog, but alas, here she is on mine. And I had to twist her arm a little to get her to come over.
I want to share the poem that she sent me tonight. Mary's words are spiritual and beautiful.
Have a read and head on over to Twitter to show her some love. Leave your comments below and I'll be sure to get them to her!


I Am With You When You Dance   I am with you when you dance,
in the first fall of snow,
And I whisper in your ear,
of a love I would bestow,

For I am the Magick,
of the cold winter fae,
And in this short time,
my rule will hold sway,

As winter is my art,
my song, my dance,
A gift to empart,
and further entrance,

The delicate snowflake,
the voice of the winds,
I leave in my wake,
till Springtime rescinds,

So allow me this time,
and enjoy my embrace,
Behold my sweet rhyme,
and my glittering face.(c) Mary White

A Couple of Random Points All Rolled into One.

I really struggle to find something to write a post about. I do not know how people can write these things daily!
But I have a couple of things I want to share and the 140 character limit on Twitter, and the somewhat inconvenience of Facebook means I have turned to the world of blogging. Here goes...

My first point... Music (yes, again.)


I did an interview today; it was sent to me last week, but my hectic weekend and being struck down with the lurgy meant I only addressed it today...mere hours before I had to send it off. One question got me thinking: 'Do you have a playlist?'
Yes. Yes I do.
I have around twelve songs which I played religiously during the writing process of Second Chance Hero, as well as a few that YouTube recommended to me.
So, yes, a rambling of words later, I get to my point.
Would anyone like to see the playlist for Second Chance Hero?
The indie author world is full of all sorts of quirks to get the word out there. I don't know the first thing about 'swag' and 'bookplugs' but I do know music.
Please give me a quick comment, or contact me via the usual places where I spend a lot of time and let me know if it's something you'd be interested in.
Obviously, I'd love to share it with you, but you guys hold the cards. Your wish is my command.

My second point...Preview.
I can see the light at the end of the fictional tunnel. I am almost done, insanely proud that I've taken the slush that was my first draft...and then my second, and I have written what I now know will be the final draft.
I want to share a little of it with you. The blog is getting more traffic now, so thank you to those reading it, but I am going to ask you for an itsy bitsy favour.
Please comment and/or share this post. Again, I'm taking cues from those of you reading my rambles. I won't know if you want more of my work unless you tell me.
My next project is intense, full of angst and is a little darker than Second Chance Hero. There will still be a little fun and light-heartedness, a little dry wit and steamy scenes. There will be three books. Each one will have a central message which affects so many people and has on some level, affected me. And they will tie in together with the romance (Another point to add is there is some crossover from SCH into this series). It is incredibly close to my heart and I'm working tirelessly and putting everything I have into giving you a story that touches you the way the subject touches me.

I appreciate every single one of you who shares my posts or my typo-ridden statuses. I thank everyone who has read Second Chance Hero and I am grateful for the people in my life who tell me I can do this. You know who you are.
Thank you.

If you follow me on Twitter and have Facebook, come and click the like button on my author page.

**BLOG HOP**

So there’s a blog hop (and a cute, sprightly little amphibian) going around the writing world and I am honoured to have been asked by the wonderful Danielle Austen to take part (you can read hers here). A blog hop does exactly what it says on the tin. It’s self-interviewing hopping from blog to blog. Each writer answers the same four questions and passes it on to three other writers who do the same.
In a true show of writer support the blog hop has exploded and I have seen it over so many blogs. I have also found some little treasures I didn’t know were out there, simply by clicking a blog hop link.
Writers and bloggers and those who support them are incredible - very little judgement, very little discrimination, very little writing someone off because they made a typo. And the writing community is at it again, spreading the word and connecting you with incredible writers around the world. I’m excited to introduce you to my three baton-receivers, but first of all let’s get on with the show.
                                                                                                              
1.       What are you working on now?
Besides trying to pimp my writing to anyone who will listen, I’m currently two thirds of the way through my third redraft of the first book in a series that I started writing in January last year. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever approached before. I haven’t released any details about it yet (as soon as I enter the editing process, I will) but it is a story I have wanted to tell for a long time and I finally feel like I have the life experience, and have grown enough as a writer, to tell it and give it justice. I will tell you that it is a sensitive subject, one very close to my heart, and one that I am determined to do right, and make sure the story that I have created, something that has affected millions of people and continues to do so, is relatable and entertaining but most importantly, brings to light something I feel so strongly about. There is a little dry humour, there is a lot of hot sex (you can never have too much, right?) and there is a fictional full-bodied male guaranteed to raise your pulse.
I am hoping to have the first novel released early in 2014. More details will follow when I know I have completed the third and (hopefully) final draft to the best of my ability.
 
2.       How does it differ from other work in its genre?
Questions like this are hard to answer. I know this is the part where I’m supposed to say my writing stands out from the rest and has something to offer that others don’t. But I won’t do that. New adult or erotic romance, whichever genre it is placed in, is vast and varied and as well as writing and promoting my own work, I try to promote as many others as I can.
Every story is different. They may fall into the same genre and may centre around the same themes and plots, but they are all different. They have never come from writers who had the exact same thoughts going through their minds, with the same path taken to get there. Take my three tagees; each one falls into the erotic romance category, and each one is emotive, intense and sexy, but they are all completely different.
 
3.       Why do you write what you do?
I’m quite a sensual person. I’m not the type of person to act coy when the topic of sex comes up. I’m also quite sceptical when it comes to the clichéd ‘love at first sight’ and finding ‘the one’. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember; I like writing romance because I like to immerse myself and my readers into a world where the fairy tale love story does exist. We all have our idea of ‘true love’ and we’ve all seen the chick flicks that have given us a tear or two when the couple get their happy ever after. As a writer, I want to explore that by adding twists and turns while still keeping the story relatable. I want to address real life issues with a different approach that will leave you thinking and feeling even after you’ve put it down. I started out writing the ‘classical’ romance, fading out the sex scenes and picking up the morning after. It never read right, was never fluid and I knew there was something missing. The sex. Now I find the writing flows and I like creating a story based around the chemistry and passion of my main characters both in and out of the bedroom.
 
4.       How does your writing process work?
My writing process has become quite chaotic and I wouldn’t advise anyone follow it! When writing Second Chance Hero, I had a clear idea in my mind. I created a story board and then a basic chapter-by-chapter plan, allowing for changes and additions whenever inspiration struck. I ended up writing a chapter a night. Not anymore.
My project now, I would describe as chaotically organised. I have a plan, I know the beginning, middle and end and all the linking events in between. But I’ve been suffering from writer’s block, something I haven’t had before, so I’ve started writing scenes as the inspiration comes and saving them to use later. I have a folder labelled ‘sample scenes’ which seems to keep growing while my ‘chapters’ folder is still stuck on 16. BUT I have now begun connecting them and I seem to be back on track.
Music is a must for me. I create a playlist of songs that say everything I want to get across, put it on my iPod, plug in my earphones and I write. My coffee goes cold, my hands cramp and before I know it, it’s 3am.
 
There you go; four questions on me. Now for my three torchbearers. I’m passing them the relay baton and it’s their turn to wow you and tag three unsuspecting victims. Each one of the three people I have chosen is amazing. I hate to get soppy and you’ve already read 1000 words of my rambling. BUT I will say, as I’ve said a hundred times that writers supporting writers is something that has shocked me; but I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I am happy to call the three tagees my friends. They have supported me beyond what I could have asked for and I will always be grateful. Have I mentioned that their writing will rock your socks?
 


The first writer I will sink my teeth into is Lisa Fulham. I was double tagged by Lisa and Danielle and I’m so happy to be able to send you over to her site. Her poems and scribblings are inspirational, the accompanying images are red hot and her debut novella Out On Business is a must read. It got a solid 5 (stars) from me. AND she has a sexy northern accent to read certain little snippets to you in. Anyone who says Northerners aren’t sexy needs to listen to Lisa. Visit her page and see who she tagged here.
 
My second victim is Mary Palmerin. She is the author of The Sorrow Series and a friend for life. Her debut novel and the first in the series, Succumbing to Stars and Sorrows is a controversial, heart-wrenching story of pain and discovery, truth and deception, love and lust and I can’t wait for the second instalment, Shadows of Scars and Sorrow. Mary is an active blogger, promoting other writers and giving you little sneak peeks and insights into her series and the background of her main characters, Lyla and Everett. See who Mary has tagged and find information on where you can purchase Succumbing to Scars and Sorrow here.
 
And last but certainly not least, Edward A Stanbridge. I challenge any woman to talk to him and not find her underwear turning to dust and her heart in a flutter. He has been a great friend over the last few months and this is my chance to publicly thank him for his nerdy brain (anyone else find intelligence sexy as hell?) and his support. Now for his writing. You should have an ice bath, or at least a fan handy. Read the first three parts of his story Captive in The Storm here, and you’ll see why Mr Stanbridge is seducing women worldwide one sushi roll and shackle at a time. It is powerfully emotive, passionately sexy and utterly captivating. The story of Christopher and Allison is one that has enthralled me and I can’t wait for part 4 and 5 and 6 and…

 

Lyla ~ A poem by Mary Palmerin

This post is very special to me. I've had the pleasure of discovering and meeting some truly amazing people via the wonder that is social networking. I never thought I would be one of those people tapping away on their phones while in the line for coffee, but alas I have succumbed to the wonders that are Twitter and Facebook.
Which brings me to Mary Palmerin. We connected instantly and I've made a friend for life because of a 'follow' and a 'follow back'.
Mary has written a series of novels called the Sorrow Series. I read the first in the series, and the only to be released so far, before I started speaking to her, and the story touched me beyond what I can explain. It's a story of self discovery, self forgiveness and true love.
The first in the series, Succumbing to Scars and Sorrow is written from the point of view of Lyla Hyper, a victim of horrific abuse and the ongoing turmoil that accompanies trying to push it into the past.
I won't say too much, because I urge you to visit Mary's page. Succumbing to Scars and Sorrow is controversial, it does push the boundaries and it will have you wincing and crying and 'aww'ing. And it is a damn hot read. It is not for the feint hearted but it makes my list of favourite reads this year, I eagerly await the next book in the series and I strongly recommend checking it out if you're looking for a new book boyfriend and an author who isn't afraid to give it to you straight.

Mary wrote a poem in dedication to Lyla, and I asked her if I could share it. I feel strongly about the story of Lyla and Everett; Mary gives victims a voice through this story and I just felt like I had to share this poem.
I hope it gives you the same chills it gave me.




Lyla   I sit here and think of all the pain

What does this world with me in it have to gain?
I am still so young, so much life to be lived
Too much heartache, I cannot forgive
Those who tore away at my heart
And ripped my scarred soul apart ... The rest of the poem can be found on Mary's page: www.marypalmerinauthor.blogspot.com 

 

A Musical Message ~ Deacon

I found another song today which I feel represents what I try to portray in Second Chance Hero. I have a playlist I wrote to, but listening to another mix today whilst working on my next project, I found this treasure and once again the words say it all. As a writer I try to show every emotion, ever passion, the hunger and struggle of real, overwhelming love. But sometimes you can't beat three minutes of a good beat, something you can tap your foot and nod your head to, and something with lyrics that say what you've tried to show in an entire novel. For that reason, I share this song with you.
Although created from my imagination I have a lot of respect for Deacon. Most men, and women, would give up the chase after a little effort and not getting anywhere. But Deacon doesn't give up, he knows what he wants and won't let anything stand in his way. Listen to the lyrics of this song, written and performed by Jason Derulo and sampling the chorus of 'Africa' by Toto. If you've read Second Chance Hero you'll know why I've picked this. If you haven't, here's a little insight into the mind of Deacon Reid. Enjoy the head nodding!





"Fight For You"
[Chorus]
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men, or more, could ever do
Just like the rain, down in Africa
It's gonna take some time but I know you're worth fighting for -
I'd fight for you

Hey ba bum ba eh ba bum ba eh eh ba bum ba eh
I'd fight for you
Hey ba bum ba eh ba bum ba eh eh ba bum ba eh
I'd fight for you

[Verse 1]
Friends are cool but we both know - they don't wanna see us together
Don't wanna lose what I live for - I'm willing to do whatever
'cause I don't wanna see you cry
Give our love another try
I bet we get it right this time
As long as you're prepared to fight

[Bridge]
I don't wanna live another day without your body next to me
I'm not gonna let them break us down
'cause baby I know now

[Chorus]
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I'd fight for you
There's nothing that a hundred men, or more, could ever do
I'd fight for you
Just like the rain, down in Africa
I'd fight for you
It's gonna take some time but I know you're worth fighting for -

[Verse 2]
 What they say - It don't even matter
They don't really understand
Without each other, we are barely breathing
Let's get air in these hearts a gain
'cause I don't wanna see you cry - give our love another try
I bet we get it right this time
As long as you're prepared to fight
Prepared to fight

[Bridge]
I don't wanna live another day without your body next to me
I'm not gonna let them break us down
'cause baby I know now (know now, know now)

[Chorus]
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I'd fight for you
There's nothing that a hundred men, or more, could ever do
I'd fight for you
Just like the rain, down in Africa
I'd fight for you
It's gonna take some time but I know you're worth fighting for -
I'd fight for you

Hey ba bum ba eh ba bum ba eh eh ba bum ba eh
I'd fight for you
Hey ba bum ba eh ba bum ba eh eh ba bum ba eh

If you've got someone that's worth fighting for
Don't let nobody hold you down let me hear you say
WOOOOOOAHHHHHH
If you've found someone that's worth dying for
The one you can't live without let me hear you say
WOOOOOOAHHHHHH

[Chorus]
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men, or more, could ever do
I'd fight for you
Just like the rain, down in Africa
I'd fight for you
It's gonna take some time but I know you're worth fighting forrrrrrrr
WOAH

It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
I'd fight for you
There's nothing that a hundred men, or more, could ever do
I'd fight for you
Just like the rain, down in Africa
I'd fight for you
It's gonna take some time but I know you're worth fighting for

Second Chance Hero is currently part of a blurb tour, hos...

Second Chance Hero is currently part of a blurb tour, hosted by SMI books club. In celebration of that I have done a few things. I have decided to give away 15 hard copies of Second Chance Hero, as well as two $10 amazon gift cards. Secondly, I have reduced the price to download the book. It is currently $0.99 on smashwords, with amazon to follow shortly (the process is a little longer with amazon).
So as a big thank you to the blogs taking part I have agreed to advertise their blogs (The ones who got back to me when I offered). Click on the links below to check out their promos/reviews for Second Chance Hero and sign up for the giveaway.
Don't forget, you can download Second Chance Hero at the discounted price by clicking the various links around my page.

BLOGGERS TAKING PART IN THE SECOND CHANCE HERO BLURB TOUR


www.shebookblogs.com




www.wicked-book-addict.blogspot.com 

www.kindlecrack.net     www.sexandthebooks.wordpress.com

www.nwagossipgirl.wordpress.com 
  www.scandalousbookblog.blogspot.com 
   www.druesrandomchatter.blogspot.com
   www.Stephtlewis.wordpress.com 

 www.stickyread.blogspot.com 


www.foxylutely.blogspot.co.uk
There you have it, ten of the twenty two blogs signed up for the SecondChanceHero blurb tour. Browse the rest of the page, and click the links to show some love to book bloggers and enter the giveaway!

And of course a big thank you to Juewelz at SMI Book Club
www.smibookclub.com