Today is the release day of
Stealing Promises by Brina Courtney!
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Romance
Promises are made to be
kept, never stolen. But that’s exactly what happened to Victoria Blane and Levi
Manor. Tragedy strikes their perfect relationship leaving Victoria struggling to
overcome the darkness that threatens to bury her.
With Victoria’s life in tatters she
decides that running away is easier than dealing with her troubles. But when a
friend finds her on the floor in her kitchen, she knows it’s time for a
change.
Brighton Hanley knows what it’s like to
lose someone. He knows what it’s like to be haunted by things that can never
change. When he meets Victoria he recognizes the pain she’s trying to bury deep
in her eyes. He knows she’s trying to run away, but he also knows that you
can’t run forever.
Victoria is drawn to Brighton in ways she
never expected. He becomes her champion, her life line… her sunshine in the
darkness. But is Victoria ready to let go of the past and grab on to her
future? Or will she run away from Brighton before she can be hurt
again?
Teaser
The next morning Victoria was surprised
to find it drizzling outside. She snuggled further under the quilt but when she
reached over for Levi, he wasn’t there. She groggily opened her eyes and
started to sit up looking for him, but he wasn’t inside the small
cabin.
Wrapping the quilt around her body she
shuffled over to the window to look out and see Levi rearranging some things in
the truck. She opened it slightly and called out to him, “Morning, did you have
breakfast yet?”
He waved back at her, there was mud down
his jeans but he looked relaxed and almost cheerful. “No not yet. I’m trying to
get down to the main house to get us some, it was included with our stay. God
damn truck is stuck in the mud.”
Victoria sighed deeply, so much for
getting to see the small town that was close by. “Well I packed some
snacks.”
He smiled back at her and shrugged his
shoulders and walked into the cabin taking off his muddy boots upon
arrival. He walked over to Victoria and delivered a light kiss on the
cheek, “How did I get so lucky?”
She smiled back at him devilishly, “Can’t
tell ya. So what’s the grand plan for today vacation planner?”
He laughed at her teasing, “You’ll just
have to wait and see won’t you?”
She set her lips into a thin line,
Victoria didn’t like surprises very much.
“Don’t worry about it. Just eat your
granola bar.”
After they ate and Victoria had gotten
dressed Levi led her to the back of the cabin to a small trail. “I think you’re
really going to enjoy this.”
They walked through the cool spring air
while trees shed sprinkles on them. They walked in silence, hand-in-hand over
small rocks and twigs, through the mud until Victoria finally heard rushing
water. “Is that a waterfall?”
Levi smiled at her. “Nope. I did you one
better.”
As they continued to walk they came upon
a clearing with a small hot spring receded into the ground. There were rocks
set up around it clearly put there by nature while others had been moved by
people to keep clothes dry and supplies away from the steam. Victoria smiled
and pushed Levi playfully. “You know I didn’t bring a bathing
suit!”
Levi kissed her on the lips pushing his
body against hers, “Of course I know that.” He quickly began to strip, taking
his hoodie and shirt off in a flash. Victoria watched with interested eyes as
he turned to her, his tanned muscles rippling beneath the light rain. He walked
over to her and wrapped his hands around her body to bring her closer. “You’re
going to join me, right?” He whispered hotly in her ear.
About Brina
Courtney
Brina Courtney is a new adult author
obsessed with chocolate, crime shows, and fantasy movies. She’s spent the last
few years as an elementary teacher and a high school cheering coach. She lives
in a small town in Pennsylvania with her husband and two very loud, small
dogs.
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