It’s so exciting to be featuring this new release from Georgia Cates!
To celebrate, she is giving away a Kindle Fire!
That’s right. And that’s not all!
You can enter my giveaway to win an e-book of Beauty from Surrender, Beauty #2!
But first check out this cover art. Pretty isn’t it?
Title: Beauty from Surrender (Beauty #2)
Author: Georgia Cates
Release date: May 30, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: Adult
Event organized by: AToMR Tours
Now Available.
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Book description
The story of Jack Henry and Laurelyn continues…
How do you move on when he’s every song you sing?
After Laurelyn Prescott walks away from the love of her life, she returns to Nashville to pursue the only dream she has left. Determined to find a distraction from the pain of losing Jack Henry, she immerses herself in her music. But with her old life comes old acquaintances and new expectations. When Laurelyn refuses her record producer’s outrageous demands, she finds herself without a career—until an unforeseen opportunity presents itself. From there it’s a rocket ride straight to the top where Laurelyn finds the success she’s always dreamed of. Will it be enough to bring her the happiness she so deserves, or will the absence of Jack Henry leave her wanting more?
Jack Henry McLachlan never expected to fall in love with Laurelyn Prescott—but he did. After he foolishly let her slip through his fingers, he spends three months searching for her, but their reunion doesn’t come easy. The woman he finds isn’t the same one who drifted away without a goodbye. No longer an insecure girl on an Australian adventure, this Laurelyn is a successful musician with a promising career. Her dreams are becoming a reality, and Jack is terrified his American girl won’t have a place for him in her new life. With only a month to convince her otherwise, will it be enough time to make her visualize a life beyond the glitz and glamour, a life that includes him?
Enjoy this excerpt
Jack McLachlan’s POV
Three. Long. Fucking. Months. That’s how long it’s been since I’ve seen Laurelyn. And I don’t think I can take another minute. I die a little more each day she isn’t in my life.
She’s been damn near impossible to find. Fate has worked against us every step of the way. The hoops Jim has jumped through for the smallest bit of information have been ridiculous. One step forward, two steps back—instead of the other way around. A criminal on the run would’ve been easier to find.
But I’ve finally found her. Laurelyn Paige Prescott—better known to the public by her stage name as Paige McLachlan—that’s the woman I’m here to see tonight.
I still smile when I think about her taking my name, but I can’t help but ponder why she’d need to use a stage name. She never mentioned using one before and it makes me wonder if something happened with the sperm donor. Or worse—maybe with Blake Phillips.
I enter the auditorium lobby and the thick crowd makes it difficult to push through. The Martin I’m carrying adds to my difficult navigation as I bump shoulders through the horde, so I have to apologize with each step.
I find my assigned seat. Because I’m a creature of habit, I’m happy when I see it’s in a dark corner. I sit and place the Martin by my feet. I’m nervous and adrenalized as evidenced by my rapidly beating heart. I’m about to see the woman I love walk out onto that stage.
I look at the time and see it’s only a minute until eight. My heart is pounding erratically, throbbing in my ears over the loud crowd. Finally, musicians begin filing onto the stage to take their places. That’s when I see her for the first time in three months. My Laurelyn. All the time and distance that separated us disappears upon finally seeing her face again.
She looks the same, yet different. Her hair is a little longer and darker. Her honey highlights are missing and she’s slimmer. She’s still beautiful as ever but doesn’t fit the image etched in my mind these last few months.
She’s wearing brown boots—the same ones she wore the first time I saw her—with stonewashed jeans and a strapless white top. Her bare shoulders make me desperate to touch her exposed skin. And kiss it. Her top is fitted below her breasts while the bottom flows loosely over her jeans. I picture them riding low on her hips so I have easy access to kiss her belly.
This sounds every bit as good as Book One, Beauty From Pain!
Can’t wait to find out!
Giveaway #1
(1) eBook copy of Beauty From Surrender.
eBooks will be gifted from Amazon or Barnes and Noble only.
To enter, please leave your email address along with your comment.
You can ‘Like” the author’s Facebook page for an extra entry.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Georgia-Cates-Young-Adult-Author/213130102082500
Event Giveaway #2
You can win a Kindle Fire!
Click on the rafflecopter link below to enter!
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About the Author
Georgia resides in rural Mississippi with her wonderful husband, Jeff, and their two beautiful daughters. She spent fourteen years as a labor and delivery nurse before deciding to pursue her dream of becoming an author. Despite the struggle, she has no regrets in her decision to try this crazy life. She can honestly say that she’s living the dream.
Hi Laura. The Kindle rafflecopter says closed, no longer accepting entries.
Thanks for the post and giveaway. Have a great day.
Sorry about that! Sent a message to the tour host and waiting for a reply. Don’t know what to do at the moment!!
It’s working now!
Thanks so much for the giveaway! I can’t wait to read this!!!
I’m reading Beauty From Pain now and it’s great! I’m sure this one will be too.
I can’t wait to read this!!! So excited!
mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu
So am I!
I also like Georgia Cates on FB!
mmalavec(at)med(dot)umich(dot)edu
Got you covered:)
This books sounds terrific. I just had to put it on my TBR list. I can’t wait to read it. Thanks, Laura.
forgot to leave my email address
janna@jannashay.com
Doesn’t it. I started Beauty From Pain and loving it. I’m thrilled to know I won’t have to wait for the next installment.
You don’t have to leave your email addy Janna. I know how to find you!! lol
Liked the author on FB. I’d love to get the chance to read this.
Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂
atalia_m92(at)yahoo(dot)com
Got your entries Atalia.Who doesn’t like a little steamy romance to snuggle up with.
I’ve already like Georgia’s Facebook page in the past 🙂
I’ve read and LOVED Beauty from Pain!!! It was a hot and sexy 5-star read! I loved Jack and Laurelyn as a couple! I can’t wait to read Beauty from Surrender! Thanks for posting the excerpt and giveaway! I would love to win a Kindle copy from Amazon 🙂
Tess xx
tess_halim (at) hotmail (dot) com
I’m reading Beauty From Pain now and I agree with you! Now I won’t have to wait for the next book. I love the cover art for both books.
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I’d love a chance to read this book – shared the giveaway on facebook as well!
cvigna555 ( at ) mail ( dot ) com
You’re in for a treat!
Thank you so much for the giveaway! The book sounds fantastic!
I can’t wait to find out:)
I cant wait to read these books. I own 1 and just havent picked it up yet. Ataleoftwobooks at gmail dot com.
I’m reading Beauty From Pain now and really enjoying it which means I’ll be happy with Beauty From Surrender also.
This sounds like the perfect book to snuggle up with, I can’t wait to read it.
Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
Liked the facebook page 2 😉
Hi! Just wanted to say that your cover looks beautiful!
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Georgia’s books are on my to read list….liked Georgia when her books first came out! Thanks for the awesome giveaway….great blog too! Kirstie xx 😉 ladybug573@hotmail.com
Sounds good enough to spend the time with your book)s)