About My Kinda Song:
Abby Summer has been in love with one man most of her life,
but he doesn’t know she exists. For years, Abby has watched him go home with
woman after woman, not even noticing the one who stands loyally beside him.
That’s why a dating site is the perfect solution to Abby’s problems: get over
Levi and move on to someone else.
She’s been by his side since they were kids, but Levi Morgan
has suddenly started to see his friend in a whole new, beautiful light. She’s
everything he didn’t even realize he wanted or needed…until Abby signs up for a
dating site. Now, Levi has competition in a way he’s never had before.
What happens when the lines between friendship and lovers
begins to blur? Will Abby and Levi be able to navigate a new kinda
relationship? When lies are exposed, will it threaten everything they could be
together?
*Though part of a
series, this book can be read as a standalone. It is intended for those 18 and
over due to graphic language, descriptive sex, and the world’s most
inappropriate grandparents.
Exclusive Excerpt:
Back on stage, Gage instantly
starts heckling me about where I was with Crystal. I don’t bother telling him I
wasn’t with her because he sure as shit won’t believe me. He’s one of those
guys who latches onto something and won’t let go. Like a dog with a bone, he’ll
keep needling me until I give him the juicy details. Only this time, there are
no details to give, but that doesn’t matter. He’ll just accuse me of keeping my
dirty little secrets to myself. We’ve been down this road before.
Grabbing my guitar, I give it a
quick tune, making sure everything is just right. Dexter starts tapping out the
beat on his drums, and Andy and I join in on guitar. Gage belts out the opening
notes of “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash and the crowd goes nuts. It’s not the
typical rock music we usually play, but when we find a good song that the fans
love and we enjoy playing, then we go with it.
After another two songs, it’s time
to slow it down. Gage heads off stage to take a quick break, and I step up to
the mic. I usually sing backup, but for three songs during our show, I take the
reins and sing lead vocals. This song is one of them. It’s my favorite song to
sing because it’s Abby’s song.
Way back when we were in grade
school, I caught her humming it as we walked home from school. She was going to
help me work on our Constitution assignment at her place, which happened every
week or so. That particular day, she was quiet, lost in thought, so I let her
be. Suddenly, she started humming, and it didn’t take me long to catch on to
the tune. She had the voice of an angel, I remember thinking, and wanted to beg
her to sing something for me. I had already discovered my love for music, but
knowing that Abby shared this passion with me was like kismet. When I asked her
about it, she just shied away and hid behind her books. I went home and started
working on that song on my guitar. It took a while, but eventually, I got it
down, and have been playing it ever since.
I start strumming the opening notes
of Jeff Healey’s “Angel Eyes.” Continuing to play the song I know by heart, I
scan the crowd until I see her, standing in the back, a soft smile on her face
as she sings along to the song. Everything and everyone around us just fades
away. It’s as if we’re the only two people on the beach. The way she watches me
kicks my heart into overdrive, because I know, when it comes to this song, she
only has eyes for me. Not that I want her eyes on me or anything. I mean, we
are just friends. But if it were
something more than friendship, then I’d be the luckiest son of a bitch to have
her there with me.
Closing my eyes, I sing the words
I’ve known by heart for fifteen years to my best friend. I can picture her out
there saying the exact same words at the exact same time. We’ve sung this song
together for years. Not publicly, of course, because she’d rather strip naked
and do the chicken dance in the rain in the middle of Main Street than to get
on stage and sing. In the privacy of her apartment or mine, we’ve belted out
the words on several occasions. Abby actually has a beautiful voice. She just
refuses to let anyone but me hear it.
When I reach the end of the second
verse, I open my eyes and scan the crowd. She’s still there, standing in the
same spot, watching me and singing along. I give her a knowing grin as I finish
off the song strong, singing it for her. For her because she loves it, not
because it means anything more than that. She’s my friend, remember? We’ve
covered this.
Why does it feel like I’m
completely full of shit?
Addicted 2 Romance Review
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I LOVE this author SO much. She has never written a book I have not loved. If you are new to this series. This book stands alone and its a fabulous best friends turned to love story.
If you have been reading this series, you know the last book ended on a sad note. Well this book has no sadness at all. In fact its all romance with lots of lust and love and its very sweet. I actually hated Levi in the last book. I kinda wanted Abby to find someone else so going on the assumptions from the other book I was not Levi fan, but I totally was by the end.
This book does not have angyst. What it does have is a secret admirer, internet dating/mesaging, a hot rocker, best friends, lots of kissing, nosy family and tons of sweet feel good moments. I beyond loved this story. The author totally made me love Levi and he really is perfect for Abby.
About Lacey Black:
Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading,
writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so
she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a
happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and
enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small
town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and a chocolate lab. Lacey
loves watching NASCAR races, shooting guns, and should only consume one mixed
drink because she’s a lightweight.
Lacey’s debut novel, Trust Me, was released in August 2014
and has been an Amazon Bestseller twice for Free e-books, as well as #1 for
Contemporary Romance. All of the Rivers Edge books have been bestsellers in the
Romance and Contemporary Romance categories.
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