ebook, 242 pagesPublished April 10th 2012 by Tribute Books
Convinced she’s a part of the witness protection program, sixteen-year-old Jewel Rose is shuffled around the globe with her family like a pack of traveling gypsies. After arriving at lucky home twenty-seven, she stumbles upon a mysterious boy with magical powers claiming to be her guardian . . . and warning of imminent danger. Despite the obvious sparks between them, Jewel discovers a relationship is forbidden, and the more she learns about dark, brooding Roman, she begins to question who she can even believe—the family who raised her, or the supposed sworn protector who claims they’ve been lying to her all along.
As she struggles to uncover who her family has really been running from, she is forced to hide her birthmark that reveals who she is. With new realities surfacing, unexplained powers appearing, and two tempting boys vying for her heart, Jewel battles to learn who she can trust in an ever growing sea of lies, hoping she’ll make it through her seventeenth birthday alive.
EXCERPT
Roman leaned back to study me and his jaw relaxed. He pulled me against him again and thankfully he changed the topic. “Hey, thanks for coming.”
“No problem, I’m having a blast.” I tucked a stray strand of hair behind my ear, and then wrapped my arms around his neck, entwining my hands behind him. He was a lot taller than me, so I stood on my tip-toes as he held me tightly. My shirt had shimmied up a bit, and I was totally aware of his warm hands against the bare skin on my lower back. His touch sent shivers down my spine.
We danced against each other, the music and neon lighting transforming our bodies into fluid rhythm. His toned chest through the soft fabric of his t-shirt and the gentle sway of his hips against mine was intoxicating.
I tried to gather my senses. “Where are you from anyway?” I asked, realizing I didn’t know much about him.
“Italy originally. But I’ve been traveling around a bit.”
“Ah, that’s what it is.”
“What do you mean?”
“Your accent…I was wondering where you were from.”
He chuckled. “You’re the one who has an accent.”
“Touché…and I guess we have more in common than we first thought, huh?”
Amusement warmed his eyes. “Oh yeah? You’re from Italy, too?”
“No, not that part. The traveling around part. My family’s like a pack of gypsies you could say,” I forced a half smile.
“True?” His voice rose at the end of my name softly as he tilted my head up towards him.
I willed my eyes to stay focused on his as my heart rate climbed. “Yeah?” I asked, secretly hoping he would ask to kiss me, my eyes beginning to linger on his lips. I couldn’t tell if it was just the alcohol, or his total hotness that was making me swoon. Probably a combination of both.
Trisha and Kelly - thank you so much for featuring an excerpt from "Spectral" - we appreciate it! :)
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