Book Blurb:
As Avery
Snow settles into her life and relationships with those around her, she fights
to forget her past lives. All of which she spent with Landon, who still has no
recollection of who she really is. It seems better that way. Even though she
still feels a draw to his soul, she chooses to ignore it.
For now everything is fine. Her boyfriend, Dallas, has opened a new restaurant. Her friends, Ianni and Kerri, are settling into their lives as well. But when news of a new Dark Guide is revealed, Avery is forced to start thinking about the life she truly leads. One that is very abnormal. One she is desperate to forget. This Dark Guide is determined to make Avery pay for the death of someone she held dear.
Now Avery’s life has gone from seemingly perfect to falling apart. What will be at stake next? Her life? Her love? And who will be there in the end to help her up off the ground?
Even the strongest love can unravel.
Will Avery be able to hold it all together, or will she just let go?
For now everything is fine. Her boyfriend, Dallas, has opened a new restaurant. Her friends, Ianni and Kerri, are settling into their lives as well. But when news of a new Dark Guide is revealed, Avery is forced to start thinking about the life she truly leads. One that is very abnormal. One she is desperate to forget. This Dark Guide is determined to make Avery pay for the death of someone she held dear.
Now Avery’s life has gone from seemingly perfect to falling apart. What will be at stake next? Her life? Her love? And who will be there in the end to help her up off the ground?
Even the strongest love can unravel.
Will Avery be able to hold it all together, or will she just let go?
Excerpt:
I
knocked on the door, trying to ignore the bad feeling in my stomach.
Butterflies danced around and my palms were sweaty. I wasn’t sure this was
going to go over well with Dallas, but I knew what I was doing. The door opened
and the sun shone in his blue eyes.
“Hey, what are you still doing in town?” Landon asked as he shielded his eyes from the sun.
“Long story, here’s the short version. Pack your bags, Dallas can’t go so you’re coming with me,” I said as I pushed myself into the house. He stood at the door, dumbfounded no doubt. “Let’s go because we don’t have much daylight left.”
“Wait a second. You’re taking me on your little getaway? Why?” He stood in front of me, his hair a complete disaster and looking every bit the lost little puppy. I knew it was crazy, but Dallas said it himself, Landon was a zombie lately. He needed to get away as much as I did.
“You heard me right. You are my friend, am I correct?”
“Yeah, but …”
“No buts. We are going to be staying at the Monterey Ocean Resort. We will wine and dine and have spa treatments. You will like it. Trust me, you need it,” I admitted.
“Wait, why do I need it?” he asked with caution.
“You are sleeping in your car, Landon. Need I say more?” He thought for a second before answering me, and then a smile grew on his face.
“Nope.” He walked up the stairs and turned around quickly. “One thing. Can we get mani pedi’s?” he asked jokingly. Laughing, I nodded.
“Of course.”
It didn’t take Landon long to pack. Honestly I didn’t think he brought more than two outfits. His small bag sat in the back seat. I knew Landon to love his clothes. He was always dressed to impress, but lately he was becoming more like me: jeans and t-shirts. The sun started to lower over the Pacific Ocean as we headed down the highway. I noticed Landon staring out at the view so I pulled over at an observation point. We sat for a few minutes to soak up the view, neither one of us saying a word. Then I continued onward toward our hotel.
“Hey, what are you still doing in town?” Landon asked as he shielded his eyes from the sun.
“Long story, here’s the short version. Pack your bags, Dallas can’t go so you’re coming with me,” I said as I pushed myself into the house. He stood at the door, dumbfounded no doubt. “Let’s go because we don’t have much daylight left.”
“Wait a second. You’re taking me on your little getaway? Why?” He stood in front of me, his hair a complete disaster and looking every bit the lost little puppy. I knew it was crazy, but Dallas said it himself, Landon was a zombie lately. He needed to get away as much as I did.
“You heard me right. You are my friend, am I correct?”
“Yeah, but …”
“No buts. We are going to be staying at the Monterey Ocean Resort. We will wine and dine and have spa treatments. You will like it. Trust me, you need it,” I admitted.
“Wait, why do I need it?” he asked with caution.
“You are sleeping in your car, Landon. Need I say more?” He thought for a second before answering me, and then a smile grew on his face.
“Nope.” He walked up the stairs and turned around quickly. “One thing. Can we get mani pedi’s?” he asked jokingly. Laughing, I nodded.
“Of course.”
It didn’t take Landon long to pack. Honestly I didn’t think he brought more than two outfits. His small bag sat in the back seat. I knew Landon to love his clothes. He was always dressed to impress, but lately he was becoming more like me: jeans and t-shirts. The sun started to lower over the Pacific Ocean as we headed down the highway. I noticed Landon staring out at the view so I pulled over at an observation point. We sat for a few minutes to soak up the view, neither one of us saying a word. Then I continued onward toward our hotel.
Book Trailer:
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Review:
I have
to say this first, I was already a super fan of this author before I read this,
but I am even more in love with her writing now. Avery is fighting to keep
herself in check, dealing with her love of Dallas, and her known destiny of
being with Landon. Landon no longer has memories of loving Avery, but she still
holds all of the keys to the puzzle in her heart. It’s heart breaking to watch
as Dallas keeps disappointing Avery, and Landon keeps popping back into the
picture. Ahhh to have two men in your life, huh?
There
are more nefarious beings at work though. There is a dark force that is
stalking Avery, waiting for her. Ianni is no longer Avery’s Spirit Guide, but
she is still a huge part of her life. I absolutely loved the romance in this
book, as well. Avery and Dallas make an adorable couple, when they aren’t
fighting. But it was hard to sit back and watch because we all know (if you
read the first book! ) that she’s destined to be with Landon! Grrrr!
My
suggestion to you? Make sure that you read The Unraveling of Avery Snow!
Because this poor girl goes through hell and back to keep herself sane. I’ve
never been the mushy type, but I have to say that this book really pulled at my
heart. It’s a fantastic read, filled with romance, action, deception,
betrayal...everything that really pulls you in to a great book. Christy Sloat
did a great job of keeping the momentum going throughout the book, and her
characters felt like I had known them my entire life.
So...what
are you waiting for? I’m done now. Go get the first one if you don’t have it
already! I’ll wait....*taps foot* Got it? Awesome. Grab this one as soon as you
can as well! You HAVE to know how far Avery will unravel, and if she’ll be able
to hold on to what she holds close to her heart.
About the Author:
Christy Sloat is a SoCal born girl who
resides in
New Jersey currently with her husband, two daughters and Sophie her
Chihuahua.
Christy has embraced the love of reading and writing since her youth
and was
inspired by her grandmother’s loving support. Christy passes that love
of
reading, writing, and creativity to her daughters, family, and friends. When
you do not
find Christy within the pages of a book you can find her being
mommy,
wife, crafter, and dear friend. She loves adventurous journeys with her
friends
and can be known to get lost inside a bookstore. Be sure to venture
into her
Past Lives Series, The Visitor’s Series, and watch for many more
exciting
things to come.
Check out her website www.christysloat.com
Facebook: Christy Sloat Author www.facebook.com/christysloatauthor.
Twitter: ChristySloat
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