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Little Things
by
Madison Street
by
Madison Street
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Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: June 2, 2014
Photography: Lindee Robinson Photography
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~ Synopsis ~
Everything in Duke Grayson’s life was all he could ever ask for: A loving family, loyal friends, a beautiful girlfriend, and a scholarship to his top choice college. It’s his senior year of high school, and all he needs is to focus on his grades, lacrosse, and keeping his girlfriend happy. That is until Raya walks into his life.
From the moment they meet, Duke is drawn to her, not only for her natural beauty and her stunning crystal blue eyes, but because he’s aware there’s more to this girl than just his alluring pull to her. He senses secrecy and fear.
Throughout the year, their bond grows stronger, and his feelings for her become undeniable. Just when he is about to express his love, tragedy strikes and Raya disappears.
For six years, Duke is tortured by his struggles, as he’s unable to find her and blames himself for failing to protect her. Until the day, she’s found, and he’s given a second chance. Will Duke become her beacon of hope and make her see that it’s the little things that make life worthwhile? Can Raya overcome her fears and fight against the terrors that haunt her? Or will her dark and torturous past be too much for her to battle against?
*Warning: This book contains some disturbing situations, strong language and sexual content. Suited for 18 years and over.*
From the moment they meet, Duke is drawn to her, not only for her natural beauty and her stunning crystal blue eyes, but because he’s aware there’s more to this girl than just his alluring pull to her. He senses secrecy and fear.
Throughout the year, their bond grows stronger, and his feelings for her become undeniable. Just when he is about to express his love, tragedy strikes and Raya disappears.
For six years, Duke is tortured by his struggles, as he’s unable to find her and blames himself for failing to protect her. Until the day, she’s found, and he’s given a second chance. Will Duke become her beacon of hope and make her see that it’s the little things that make life worthwhile? Can Raya overcome her fears and fight against the terrors that haunt her? Or will her dark and torturous past be too much for her to battle against?
*Warning: This book contains some disturbing situations, strong language and sexual content. Suited for 18 years and over.*
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~Excerpt ~
I hear a whisper come up
from behind me, “So, how’s your first party?” I know that voice anywhere. I
turn around to find Duke smiling at me.
“It’s great! I’m having so
much fun!”
“I’m glad. You’ve danced
with Taylor all night. Usually he doesn’t dance at parties, so that was
surprising.”
I glance towards Taylor
who’s across the room, talking to Adam. “Oh well. He’s a good dance partner.”
“Wanna bet?” Duke grabs my
hand and leads me onto the dance floor just in time for a new song to start.
The speakers start to play “Timber” by Pitbull and the crowd goes wild as
people begin to flood the dance area. My heart literally stops beating and I
swear I can’t even breathe, I’m so freaking nervous. I notice that my hand fits
so perfectly in Duke’s hand.
The crowd is so packed
together that Duke and I are forced to dance closely; maybe a little too close.
As the song starts, he sings the lyrics and we begin to groove to the
music.
I laugh out loud and raise
my hands above my head and sing along with him. The crowd is compact and
everyone’s bodies continuously bump into one another. Duke looks at me and
places his hand on my lower back. A shocking jolt of electricity flows through
his touch and my eyes widen. He immediately removes his hand from my back and
instead keeps his hand by his side. I can still feel the heat flow, where his
hand was placed, and I miss it being there. We continue dancing as I give him a
reassuring smile. He winks and continues to sing and twirls me around.
I bob my head to the beat
and shake my body with every fiber I have. As we dance together, I no longer
pay attention to what’s around me. It’s as if Duke and I are the only ones
dancing and as I stare at him, I get lost in the wonder of what could be.
Someone from behind me pushes me forward and I fall against Duke’s strong and
broad chest as he catches me. We stare into each other’s eyes for a brief
moment before he breaks the contact and helps me stand on my own.
“You alright?”
I laugh nervously, “Yea
sorry. Just crowded, that’s all.”
The song ends and the crowd
begins to clear leaving only a few stragglers. Duke looks at his watch. “It’s
getting late. We should get going.”
“Ok. I have to use the
restroom first.”
After I use the restroom,
Duke finds Melanie among the crowd and we say our goodbyes. Taylor tells me he
will call soon and he hugs me and kisses me on the cheek. As we pull up to my
driveway, Melanie asks, “So, was it a night to remember?” I smile and catch Duke
looking at me through the rearview mirror, “Yes, yes it was.”
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What People are saying about Little Things
"This book is a
standalone and the epilogue is just the sweetest thing ever and it had me
crying for a good 30 minutes and I mean ugly cry.
So eventhough this book
talked about loads of things I'm not into reading this is probably one of the
best books I've ever read. I'm so glad I was given a chance to read it before
it got out and discover this little gem.
Thank you Madison for such
a beautiful heartwrenching story!" ~ Fictional BookHos
"I was impressed with
Little Things simply because it doesn't follow the usual mold. Madison Street
breaks outside of the mold in the gripping story about love, friendship, and
struggle." ~ Mad in Wonderland Reviews
"Let me start by
saying "Little Things" was flipping fantastic! I started reading
thinking oh wow what a great love story....and then boom..pow..bang....I got my
socks knocked off my feet!
What an emotional roller
coaster ride! I was literally tapping my leg and biting my nails through the
suspense!" ~ Tricia, ARC recipient
~ About the Author ~
Madison Street was born in New York City and was raised in the Bronx, where she resided until she was 17 years old. After 9/11, Madison joined the United States Navy to serve her country.
During the deployments, Madison constantly wrote short stories and she discovered her passion for writing. You will find Madison always on the computer, whether she's on Facebook, designing websites, messing with Photoshop, or writing for her blog.
Besides writing, her second passion is music and dance. Even though she's a terrible singer, she’ll still belt it out in the shower, especially if the song is her jam! She currently resides in Virginia with her husband of 8 years, 2 children, a dog, and a cat. She is so excited to start this amazing journey and is honored to be part of such a compassionate and loving community.
During the deployments, Madison constantly wrote short stories and she discovered her passion for writing. You will find Madison always on the computer, whether she's on Facebook, designing websites, messing with Photoshop, or writing for her blog.
Besides writing, her second passion is music and dance. Even though she's a terrible singer, she’ll still belt it out in the shower, especially if the song is her jam! She currently resides in Virginia with her husband of 8 years, 2 children, a dog, and a cat. She is so excited to start this amazing journey and is honored to be part of such a compassionate and loving community.
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