by Gina Whitney
“Fuck, you scared me!” she shouted, then relaxed into her usual bright smile. She walked over to kiss me. I put my hand up, halting her. Her eyes widened. A frowned played with her face. She looked down to the ground.
“Tell me it’s not fucking true,” I boomed, walking over to her. She backed up against the wall. She closed her eyes. Fuck me. My heart exploded into a million tiny pieces.
“I see you know. But I can explain. It’s complicated. But once I explain it, I hope you’ll understand, and you’ll forgive me.” She stepped forward, with tears in her eyes. I closed mine, running my fingers through my hair. I didn’t know what to do with them. Finally they came to rest, balled up at my sides.
“Please.” She reached out to me, grabbing my hand. I winced at her touch.
“Don’t you dare fucking touch me,” I huffed, backing her up into the wall.
“Please, Abel. Let me explain. Give me—” She couldn’t even get the words out before my hands were on her throat, my thumb pressing on her larynx.
“Do it. Hurt me. I deserve it,” she cried, sobbing, her voice barely audible. Oh, I thought about it: I wanted to choke that bitch to death. I hated her. I wanted to crush her lying throat in my hands. I moved away from her, staring into her tear-filled eyes.
And then I moved in real close, so there would be no misunderstanding. “You. Are. Dead. To. Me,” I gritted through my teeth.
“No! Please, Abel—please. Oh God, please don’t do this. Please. I beg you.” The spasms rocked her body. She fell to her knees in front of me, reaching for my legs. I stepped back. I turned and walked away, boarded the plane—and never looked back.
The End
An enormous shout out and thanks to
Our Last Night
This band was my lyrical voice for Abel Gunner.
With their permission, I used this band not only as a muse for Saving Abel, but for their stance on anti-bullying. You will find hyperlinks to the band’s YouTube videos throughout the storyline. If you love them (as much as I do), please show your support by liking their video and or purchasing their music on ITunes.
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Acknowledgements
My biggest thanks is to my PA/PR chick LadyAmber aka Amber aka biatch. You hit the ground running with me every day. Tediously, you listen, read, reread, pimp, promo, blitz, blog, make teasers, and support me continuously support me. For that there are no words only actions. I think you know how much I appreciate and adore you. You’re my shoulder to lean on, an ear, and all heart. This has allowed me to muck my way through the murky waters of fictional publishing. Thank you!
The mother of all thanks to BookChick BlogReviews. You are master Yoda. You’re ridiculously talented (I’m not going to say patient…lol), lent me an ear when needed. Gave me great advice, and many laughs. Also, hands down the best teasers and trailer’s known to man. I am in awe.
An enormous thanks to Elizabeth Llewellyn a talented author with editing skills of a Jedi. Email: [email protected] or check out her blog: http://ellewellyn.blogspot.co.uk/
A shout out to Regina Wamba at Mae I designs for my beautiful cover.
Huge hugs & kisses to Deena Rae of E-BookBuilders you’re epic chic.
Heartfelt thanks to my NY AITC Chicks. You guys are there every morning, afternoon and night. We have a great support system that just works. You truly are my sisters of smut.
Special thanks to Vicci Kaighan, Steph Rebel BookVixen, Marilyn Ortega, my street team(whom I adore), Bloggers: Naughtylitchic, Luvto Read, Love Myfictional Boyfriends, Panty dropping Book Blog, and Up All Night Book Blog. You all have been a rock to stand upon, a shoulder to lean on, and a giggle when needed. Not to mention, you’ve provided me with continuous shmexiness throughout the days and nights.
Hugs to Destiny Reads Wright for finding me the perfect quote for Saving Abel.
Video Playlist
video1 “Dark Horse” written by Max, Martin / Gottwald, Lukasz / Perry, Katy / Walter, Henry Russell / Hudson, Sarah / Houston, Jordan
Listen to OLN’s version of “Dark Horse” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKVknRFEhpc
video2 Clarity written by Robinson, Porter / Bair, Matthew / Zaslavski, Anton / Hafferman, Holly
Listen to OLN’s version of “Clarity” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_JgNNBX2bw
video3 Stay written by written by Parker, Justin / Ekko, Mikky
Listen to OLN’s version of “Stay” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Aufxr0Y0-g
For The Reader
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About The Author
I grew up reading Judy Blume, and Nancy Drew books. I was raised in the town of North Valley Stream, New York(Long Island), and attended community college for fashion design. At 19 years old I opened a boutique. Recently, I published my second novel Beautiful Lies(erotica). Saving Abel(Erotic-Rock-Romance) will be my third and will be published June 30th. When I’m not writing, you can find me with friends and family. I live in Massapequa, NY with my two beautiful boys PJ and Drew, and our Mastiff Hercules. Reading has always been a passion and obsession. You can usually find me typing furiously while shouting obscenities over my latest WIP. My guilty pleasures are: a good laugh, being snarky, espresso, Pistachio ice-cream, alternative music, sunflower seeds, I.P.A’s, twizzlers, and above all steamy swooning angst filled novels. I’m pathologically obsessed with True Blood(Eric) ;), Games of Thrones, White Queen, Vampire Diaries, Resurrection, and The Originals. If you’d like to chat. Hit me up on Facebook or twitter.
Contact Gina
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Blog: authorginawhitney.blogspot.com/
Twitter: @GinaMWhitney
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Gina’s Books
Blood Ties
College senior Grace is half witch, half mortal, and one of the most powerful supernatural beings in existence. Problem is she doesn’t know any of this yet.
But she’s about to find out—and fast. Her powers are awakening, and Grace is in danger as her transformation reignites an ages-old war between her clan and an evil rival witch faction that will stop at nothing to see Grace dead so their leader, the vicious, ruthless Catherine, can harness Grace’s incredible powers for her own dark purposes.
It’s up to Grace’s immortal Aunt Evelyn and her best friend Julie—a shape shifter from a long line of Native American mystics—to defend her. She also has James on her side, a witch from the Bolingbroke clan that has vowed since Grace’s birth to keep her safe. From the moment they meet, the two share a fierce supernatural attraction—a white-hot heat that neither can resist. Will their undying love protect her or put her in greater danger? Only time will tell, and time for Grace is running out.
Beautiful Lies
Lust, Love, and Letting Go
Cameron Sterling has sworn off women. Enigmatic and moody, all he cares about is his career…until he meets Lilly Amsel. A honey-haired fashion model with a killer body, she knocks him right off the fast track. Their undeniable physical attraction is white hot, their desire for one another an unstoppable force of nature.
They unleash years of pent-up carnal frustration on one another,
leading to some mind-blowing sex. It also brings something unexpected into their lives: love with no limitations. But can their relationship survive their past demons? Cam has been alone for so long, he’s forgotten how to open his heart. Lilly keeps memories of her abusive childhood at bay with an addiction to prescription meds.
And then there’s the big problem: Lilly is already involved with a wealthy, powerful older man who controls her emotionally and financially and has no desire to share her. When he finds out about her trysts with another man, he deploys his thugs, sending Cam and Lilly on the run, fighting for their lives—and their love.
Saving Abel
Abel Gunner, the lead singer of the band Lethal Abel, is what beautiful nightmares are made of. His gritty, melodic rasp threatens to rip your heart out of your chest and leave you gasping for the very breath he robbed you of. His kisses, detonating on impact, leave you ruined. Abel is also a Dom, and his appetite for seduction is legendary and intense. After a chance encounter with Gia, his need to dominate this woman increases tenfold. He wants to consume her, merge with her, and never leave her body.
Abel’s emerald eyes touch the deepest part of Gia’s soul in a way that terrifies her. She fears he can see her secret. Lies, guilt, and betrayal lay beneath her skin, and she’s terrified of being exposed. How will Gia ever begin to explain? She doesn’t believe she’s worthy of him, and her greatest fear is that her carefully guarded heart will be shattered. However, she finds herself unable to deny this rogue tattooed rocker whose kisses just might ruin her.
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