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Before You Break
(Between Breaths #2)
by
Christina Lee
Before You Break
(Between Breaths #2)
by
Christina Lee
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Published by: Intermix (Penguin)
Publication date: February 18th 2014 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance |
~ Synopsis ~
A sexy, emotional New
Adult romance about a bad boy on the edge and a good girl about to lose
control…
The star catcher of the college baseball team isn’t supposed to have skeletons in his closet. But Daniel Quinn is hiding a guilty past so dark he refuses to let anyone get close. Except there’s something about gorgeous, studious Ella Abrams that goes beyond the electric attraction between them—something that makes him want to open up.
Ella has suffered enough heartache and guilt to fill one of her psychology textbooks, but she keeps that part of herself hidden behind a bubbly exterior. Until she receives an anonymous call while working the suicide helpline and the voice on the other end touches something inside of her that she can’t ignore.
Soon Ella and Quinn’s physical connection heats up, even as their deep and revealing hotline talks intensify. But by the time Ella realizes that her seductive jock and her sensitive caller are the same guy, it might be too late to save him—or to stop herself from falling too far.
The star catcher of the college baseball team isn’t supposed to have skeletons in his closet. But Daniel Quinn is hiding a guilty past so dark he refuses to let anyone get close. Except there’s something about gorgeous, studious Ella Abrams that goes beyond the electric attraction between them—something that makes him want to open up.
Ella has suffered enough heartache and guilt to fill one of her psychology textbooks, but she keeps that part of herself hidden behind a bubbly exterior. Until she receives an anonymous call while working the suicide helpline and the voice on the other end touches something inside of her that she can’t ignore.
Soon Ella and Quinn’s physical connection heats up, even as their deep and revealing hotline talks intensify. But by the time Ella realizes that her seductive jock and her sensitive caller are the same guy, it might be too late to save him—or to stop herself from falling too far.
This is a companion novel to ALL OF YOU
~ Excerpt ~
I heard the screen door creak open at the top of the
stairs, letting in a sliver of sunlight. Ella came bounding down the steps
wringing out her tank top, too busy to notice me. She stood in front of the
bathroom door and lifted her wet shirt over her head. I saw the smooth skin of
her back, her delicate neckline, and how the baby hairs from her bun had gotten
tangled in the knot of her black bikini top.
All I could think about was sliding my hand down the
soft skin above her shorts, on the small of her back. I stepped closer and
cleared my throat so she’d know she wasn’t alone.
She turned toward me, eyes wide.
“My bad,” I said, my voice coming out hoarse. “Sorry
if I scared you.”
Her tits looked fucking amazing in that bikini top
and I couldn’t help my jaw from hanging open as I tried to reign in my dirty
thoughts.
She stood stock-still as my eyes roamed over her
body.
Like she welcomed it. Wanted it. Needed it.
Her breaths became harsher and when my eyes met
hers, she held me there, transfixed. I couldn’t have looked anywhere else even
if I’d tried.
“You always seem to catch me in some state of
undress,” she mumbled.
I moved nearer and noticed how water had beaded in
her cleavage. I imagined my tongue lapping up each drop and my hard-on strained
against my zipper.
“I’m not much better this time,” I said referring to
my shirtless torso and wet cutoffs.
Her eyes skated over my shoulders, down my chest, to
the front of my shorts. If she hadn’t had a clue how much she’d affected me,
she would now.
Gazes pinned on each other, we both seemed to lose
the ability to form coherent sentences. I was close enough to draw her into my
arms and kiss the hell out of her, but I restrained myself.
The air between us was charged. It was obvious and
imposing. My knees quivered as my urge to hold her amplified. To press my nose
along her collarbone and taste her skin.
Ella was biting her lip so hard, I wondered if she’d
draw blood.
Looking into her bright-blue eyes, I noticed her
dark and thick lashes, the pretty rose color splashed across her cheeks, and
the dainty hoop earrings she wore in her ears.
Both of our fists clenched tight, it was as if time
stood still. Waiting on something to happen. For one of us to make a move. For
someone to walk in and spot us huddled so closely together.
My own breaths were broken and rough and all at once
Ella squeezed her eyes closed and inhaled sharply.
“Ella . . .” I closed the distance between
us and placed my fingers on her warm arm. “Are you . . .”
I didn’t even know what I was asking. I was lost in
her earthy smell, her soft skin beneath my touch, and her lips, moist because
she had run her tongue across them.
I noticed how her nipples had pebbled beneath her
swim top.
“Do you want . . .” I skimmed my hand
up her shoulder to the nape of her neck and she shivered against my touch. She
gazed into my eyes and took firm breaths through her nose.
“Say something, Ella,” I mumbled.
She shook her head and then slid her fingers to my
waist. Her hands felt like they were on fire and my skin prickled like it might
burst into flames.
The anticipation of this moment coiled tight in my
stomach as I glided my hip against hers and pinned her to the wall. I was sure
she could feel how aroused I was through the thin material of my shorts.
A moan tumbled from her mouth and her head fell back
against the brick wall.
I leaned forward and dragged my nose along her
jawline, resisting the urge to lick her skin. When I pulled back, the burning
desire in her eyes was as palpable as mine.
I knew I shouldn’t take this any further. And I
figured she knew it as well.
But now I understood without question that she
wanted me. And, fuck, I wanted her.
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~ About the Author ~
Mother, wife, reader,
dreamer. Christina lives in the Midwest with her husband and son--her two
favorite guys. She's addicted to lip gloss and salted caramel everything.
She believes in true love and kissing, so writing romance novels has become a
dream job.
She also owns her own jewelry business, called Tags-n-Stones(dot
com), where she hand-stamps meaningful words or letters onto silver for
her customers.
She loves to hear from her readers. You can find her on her
WEBSITE: www.christinalee.net. From there you can link
to her Facebook and Twitter accounts.
~ Connect with Christina ~
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