I'm happy today to be able to share an excerpt and two giveaways for Damaged 2 by H.M. Ward. This event was organized by AToMR Tours.
Category/Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Laree Bailey Press
Publication Date: 6/24/13
The steamy sequel to the New York Times bestselling New Adult novel DAMAGED by H.M. Ward.Home isn't supposed to be dangerous, but for Sidney it is. Returning home means that she has to face her past. It's not just the man who hurt Sidney that makes it horrible, but the family that didn't believe her. They were dead to her, but now that her mom is really dying things seem different. It's a chance to set things right.
What Sidney doesn't realize is that she's dragging Peter into a collision course with his past. Peter must deal with the demons haunting him if he wants to move forward with Sidney. He's willing to give up everything for her, even wade deeper into his past life to help her move forward. But, Peter isn't sure if he can get over what happened to him in New York.
EXCERPT
Tension lines Peter’s neck and shoulders. His jaw shifts from side to side, like the conversation he just had pissed him off. His eyes flick up from the floor and meet mine. “My brother’s an asshole.”
I smile at him. “So is mine.”
Peter watches me for a moment and sighs. He runs his hands through his hair and stretches. The anger that was there washes away, but it’s not totally gone. “I need to tell you something.” The way he says it makes my stomach dip. The tone, and the way he looks away from me, sends a shiver down my spine.
Peter takes my hands and pulls me over to the couch. At first we’re seated next to each other and he’s holding my hand, but it’s like he can’t sit still. Peter is up and on his feet a few moments later, pacing. Every few seconds he tries to tell me something, but can’t choose the right words.
Peter makes an aggravated sound in the back of his throat. When he turns and looks at me, I know there’s something wrong. His dark brows lift and bunch together as his lips part. He stares at me for a moment, and then manages, “I didn’t want to bring this up, not now, but you need to know something about me.” He swallows hard and looks away.
I push off the couch and walk over to him. “You can tell me anything.” When I touch his arm, Peter jumps. It makes me nervous. Why is he acting this way? I grin at him. “You’re not the one who put the squirrel outside the bathroom window, are you?”
Peter snorts a surprised laugh and looks over at me. He takes me in his arms and pulls me to his chest. It feels so good, so safe.
He kisses the top of my head and says, “Do you know anything about the Ferro family?”
Peter watches me for a moment and sighs. He runs his hands through his hair and stretches. The anger that was there washes away, but it’s not totally gone. “I need to tell you something.” The way he says it makes my stomach dip. The tone, and the way he looks away from me, sends a shiver down my spine.
Peter takes my hands and pulls me over to the couch. At first we’re seated next to each other and he’s holding my hand, but it’s like he can’t sit still. Peter is up and on his feet a few moments later, pacing. Every few seconds he tries to tell me something, but can’t choose the right words.
Peter makes an aggravated sound in the back of his throat. When he turns and looks at me, I know there’s something wrong. His dark brows lift and bunch together as his lips part. He stares at me for a moment, and then manages, “I didn’t want to bring this up, not now, but you need to know something about me.” He swallows hard and looks away.
I push off the couch and walk over to him. “You can tell me anything.” When I touch his arm, Peter jumps. It makes me nervous. Why is he acting this way? I grin at him. “You’re not the one who put the squirrel outside the bathroom window, are you?”
Peter snorts a surprised laugh and looks over at me. He takes me in his arms and pulls me to his chest. It feels so good, so safe.
He kisses the top of my head and says, “Do you know anything about the Ferro family?”
GIVEAWAYS
There are two giveaways for this event!
Grand Prize
(1) Kindle Fire Prize Pack: Contains 1 Kindle Fire, a Signed copy of DAMAGED 2, plus all of H.M. Ward’s romance ebooks: DAMAGED 2, New York Times & USA Today Bestsellers: DAMAGED & SCANDALOUS, SCANDALOUS 2, New York Times & USA Today bestselling series: THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 1 -7, SECRETS 1-5, THE SECRET LIFE OF TRYSTAN SCOTT 1-4, and CHRISTMAS KISSES. (Value is $240 USD)
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Blog Giveaway
There are two giveaways for this event!
Grand Prize
(1) Kindle Fire Prize Pack: Contains 1 Kindle Fire, a Signed copy of DAMAGED 2, plus all of H.M. Ward’s romance ebooks: DAMAGED 2, New York Times & USA Today Bestsellers: DAMAGED & SCANDALOUS, SCANDALOUS 2, New York Times & USA Today bestselling series: THE ARRANGEMENT VOL 1 -7, SECRETS 1-5, THE SECRET LIFE OF TRYSTAN SCOTT 1-4, and CHRISTMAS KISSES. (Value is $240 USD)
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Blog Giveaway
One winner will receive an ecopy of Damaged 2, via Smashwords coupon code. (Value $3.99)
Must be 18 years of age
Must be 18 years of age
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I would really love to win this, first of all to read Damaged 1 and 2. I want to read more on Sydney and Peter. Especially Peter with "his sexy blue eyes, dark hair, and toned body" ;) also all the other great reads and to have a signed book. That's the best. And second of all I would really love a Kindle. I don't have an e-reader and can really use one. Thanks for this great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI posted this on my blog too :) I love the book cover! It looks so sexy, and H.M. Wards books have really good ratings! I hope to read this series!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
This series sounds really awesome. I know I would love it.
ReplyDeleteAs a librarian, I love discovering "new-to-me" authors and books that I can share with our patrons and having a Kindle Fire would allow me to demonstrate its use (and benefits) to our students.
ReplyDeleteI would love a Kindle Fire, and one that comes with a great collection of books is even better. What an awesome giveaway. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhy not? That's a heck of a prize! But, seriously, I'd love to win the kindle for my daughter, who recently graduated from college with a degree in nursing - she needs something to wind down with now!
ReplyDeleteI love the excerpt! I really need to try out something by Ward, but I just haven't gotten around to it.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome collection how can one pass it up?! Thanks for hosting this giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this because I would enjoy reading all of the books listed, and I'd love to have a Kindle Fire. Thanks for having this giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAmazing giveaway.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, I am probably one of the few remaining people who do NOT own a Kindle. Read on my PC or MAC..lol
Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks for sharing the giveaways, Andrea.
ReplyDeleteLooks good!
ReplyDeleteI Loved Damaged 1 and am looking forward to reading Damaged 2!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to reading this book.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to read books on the Kindle Fire, and have always enjoyed H.M. Ward's books!
ReplyDeleteOhh, I had wanted to read Damaged before! Great excerpt, I need to get on this!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a winner, imo. Another book to add to my tower! :p LOL
ReplyDeleteThis is a new author to me. To have my first experience on a new Kindle would greatly skew my opinion to the positive side. @CathyInCanada
ReplyDeleteI am an avid romance reader always looking to try new authors...add in a kindle dreaded I'm sold
ReplyDeleteI am always looking for a new exciting author!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading your titles! I would love to win as i need a new kindle...mine is so old that the letters are getting burnt into the screen...guess i read too much!
ReplyDeleteI read and blog books as well! thanks for the giveaway!
Why would I like to win?... you're kidding me? -_-
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS AMAZING! :)haha! count me in!
Diana
I would love to win because I am in love with this giveaway! I would pee on myself from excitement!
ReplyDeleteThis is like the best giveaway I have seen and I would die so happy if I won =)
ReplyDeleteThe books looks so intriguing and i dont know it just really looks amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love reading new books and love adding new ones to my 'read' shelf!
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't want to win a Kindle Fire! What an awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have not heard of this author mostly because I've been into historical romance but the excerpt is very intriguing! I want to give the books a shot! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI have the first book. Looking forward to reading it. Good excerpt.
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