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Bittersweet
By Michele Barrow-Belilse
Faerie Song Trilogy, Book 2
Publisher: Clean Reads
Release Date: March 24, 2015
Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy
Length: 461 Pages
ISBN: 9781621353997
ASIN: B00UDL4X1S
ASIN: B00UDL4X1S
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About the book:
To save
the Faery world and her mother’s life, seventeen year old Lorelei sacrificed
everything, and the dangerous bargains she made in Nevermore had lasting
repercussions. Now safely back in her own world, Lorelei seems the same to her
high school friends and her supernatural boyfriend, despite the dark magic
growing within her. Love across dimensions is complicated, especially when an
invisible veil between the two worlds is sealing, threatening to separate
Lorelei and Adrius forever.
Determined to find a
solution, Lorelei resorts to exploring her new found powers. But when her
friends fall ill, and her healing touch only makes things worse, Lorelei can’t
help but wonder if she's responsible.
Nightmares from the Nevermore
tighten their icy hold when someone arrives determined to destroy Lorelei’s
world, starting with those closest to her. Once again she’s forced to choose
between her family… her friends… and a love that was ill-fated from the start.
EXCERPT
“Stay. Just…. Stay.” The second I said it I felt awful. What was I asking? I knew he couldn’t stay, that he needed to return to his world to stay alive in mind.Since the night of the dance we’d carefully stayed away from discussing our little predicament. We were still at a standoff. He couldn’t live in my world without magical aids to keep him alive, because of the toxic nature of our polluted air, and I couldn’t go back to his world, because of a bunch of angry beings trying to kill me. That left us here. He would have to return to his world and refuel, to come back to mine. How long the potions lasted depended upon how much stress he was under. Physical exertion, extreme emotions all used up the reserve more quickly. Then there was the issue of his still being tied to Venus, the daughter of the ice witch I killed. A curse had caused his forced fealty to her. Killing the witch was not only supposed to save Mythlandria from her destructive wrath, it was also supposed to free Adrius of the curse that bound him to the ice witch’s commands. Who knew there was a daughter who would take over the bonds, and that she was also his ex-girlfriend.Now she wants me dead in payment for killing her mother, and as a bonus, I’d be out of the way so she could get Adrius back in her life. That he could come here at all means the curse is weakening. I want his freedom, but at which price? Was I willing to kill for it? I’d have to end her life as well if I was going to destroy the bonds. And I wasn’t a killer. Even Octăhvia’s death was more of an accident than intended. I had no idea what awakening the magic would do, or how to wield it. This arrangement seemed like our only option, for now. And while I hated to see him leave, there was something comforting in being able to pretend that my life was normal again. As normal as it ever was. I could enjoy being back home with friends and back at school which surprisingly enough, I’d missed. It’s amazing how coming to the edge of your life multiple times will make even the most mundane routines a welcomed change.“Think about what you’re asking me,” he said. “You know why I have to leave.”He watched me suck in a breath of regret, as I wished I could take back my self-serving plea.Pain creased his eyes. “Sleep soundly, Lorelei,” was all he said. He kissed the top of my head and turned to go.The tense set of his jaw revealed the effort it took to leave. I watched him walk away, biting down on my lower lip until he reached the driveway.“How am I supposed to sleep?” My voice was almost too quiet to be heard over the howling wind. But his hearing surpassed most mortal’s.“Warm milk with honey works well,” he answered my whisper, his back still facing me. “It helps with the night terrors too,” he added.“You know that’s not what I meant.” I moved closer, descending one step at a time until my bare feet hit the cold of the pavement.Adrius froze. Electric pulses crackled between us.“I was talking about sleeping without you. Here.”“You’ve managed to do it before,” he said cautiously, the strain of his resolve vibrating in his voice.“I know. But—“This was wrong. It was selfish. How could I ask him to stay, when I know that leaving is what would keep him alive to return to me?“I’m sorry. I’m being silly. It’s just I can’t—“With whipcrack intensity, his resolve burned away and he rushed toward me and pulled me into his arms. His touch burned though my shirt as his hands splayed against my back, pressing us closer. He kissed me, hungrily at first, then it quickly deepened to ravenous. Matching his fervor, I tangled my fingers in his hair. Every inch of me was on fire. He gasped, his lips slowing against mine. By the time we separated, we were both breathless. He leaned his forehead against mine for a few rapid heartbeats, then pulled back. Our eyes remained locked in a palpitating stretch of silence that spoke volumes. My head swirled, and all I wanted was more of where we’d left off.But he read my intentions. The corners of his lips quirked and he shook his head. Warm hands slid down my arms with one last caress, before he disappeared. Gone so quickly I didn’t actually see him leave. Swallowed by the darkness of the night and the forest that held the secret doorway into Mythlandria.
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
BIO
A dreamer at heart, Michele
Barrow-Belisle has always lived with one foot in this reality and one foot in
another, one of her own imagining. So it follows that she would grow up to
write about the characters from those enchanting worlds she knows and loves so
well. A fan of all things romantic, her young adult novels are populated with
scintillating witches, vampires and fey.
Her bestselling debut book series Fire and Ice (Faerie Song Trilogy) was
optioned for a major motion picture this year. Michele resides in southern
Canada with her hubby and son who indulge her never-ending obsession with
reading, writing and most importantly… chocolate.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Website: www.michelebarrowbelisle.com (join my mailing list)
Facebook Author Page: www.facebook.com/authormichele
Facebook Street Team
page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/396189297153826/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MicheleBelisle
Pintrest: www.pinterest.com/micheley26
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/micheley26
Amazon Author Page:
http://www.amazon.com/Michele-Barrow-Belisle/e/B00BVRJADY 
Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the excerpt.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you enjoyed the excerpt Rita!! Hope you get the chance to read even more of the saga! ;)
ReplyDeletecongrats to Michele!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to read this series!!!!
thank you for the giveaway!!
Thank you!! Hope you enjoy the series, I've got my fingers crossed! ;)
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