Title - Always Yours
(Always 2)
Author - Kari March
Genre - Contemporary
Romance
Cover Photo by Daniel Erny
Cover design by K23
Designs
Release
Date - Sept 11th 2014
Synopsis
Used.
That was the only word Cam Greer, the
son of a wealthy media mogul, had ever associated with women. When he
met Amber Murphy his senior year in high school, he felt like, for
once, this girl loved him for him. When she pursued her dreams and
left Cam behind, Amber not only crushed Cam's heart, she destroyed
his future as well. He was left to start his life over, thinking the
only woman that would ever truly love him was gone.
Cara Pratt has finally got her life on
track. Ten years after watching her father literally walk out of her
life, Cara has finally found happiness with a new stepfather and her
high school boyfriend, Lance. Everything is going according to her
plan, until a pregnancy test comes back positive. Once again, she
finds herself watching the man she loves walk out of her life, taking
her future along with him.
When Cam and Cara spot each other
across the bar at Maggie’s Place four years later, neither of them
are interested in starting a relationship. They're both a little
unsure and completely untrusting. They try to fight the intense
immediate attraction, realizing right off, the seriousness of their
chemistry, but as hard as they try, they can't.
As fate pulls them together, will their
mistrust push them apart? As the smoldering embers from their pasts
come blazing to the surface, fears are uncovered that neither of them
are ready to face.
This is Cam and Cara's story and can be read as a standalone.
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Excerpt
Prologue
14 Years Ago....
Cara
I woke up to
the muffled sound of my mother's panic-stricken cries. I wiped my
eyes and swung my legs over the bed as I looked at the clock—1:19am.
Lately, this seemed like a regular occurrence. My parents had been
fighting a lot lately. I had spent many nights listening to them from
the top of the stairs. My mom was always upset when he would come
home late from work. They were always arguing about my dad's boss,
Rochelle. I never understood why my mom got so upset—Rochelle was
Daddy's boss. He had to do what she said if he wanted to keep his
job. One way or another, my parents always made up—my dad would say
he was sorry and that was that. But something told me tonight was
different—my mom never cried like this before.
Just then I
heard my daddy's voice as it drifted up the stairs and into my
bedroom.
"Tell her
whatever you want to, Maggie. I'm leaving!" I took a deep
breath. He sounded angry.
Wait! Where was he
going?
He just got
home from another stupid business trip. I never got to spend time
with him. He was always working. I couldn't even remember the last
time he had been home for more than two days. I missed him like any
little girl would miss their father and I think he finally noticed.
Before he left on this last trip, he had promised me that this
weekend he would make it up to me by spending every day with just me.
I was so excited to finally get some daddy-daughter time with him
that I counted down the days until he returned.
Everything was
silent, except the painful sobs of my mother. Quietly, I climbed out
of my bed, opened the door and sat down at the top of the stairs so I
could hear them better.
Between Mommy's
sobs, I heard her softly ask, "How could you do this?"
I heard Daddy
expel a loud sigh. "Christ, Maggie, you think I like doing this?
You think I like living a lie?" He paused and it got quiet for a
second. "Rochelle is pregnant again."
Who cares if she's
having a baby? Why did they always fight about her?
"I can't
keep living like this, Mags." His voice sounded soft and sad. "I
have to make a choice and Rochelle and the girls...they need me more
right now."
The girls? Who was
he talking about?
"They need
you?" Mommy said, her voice turning angry. "What about
Cara? She needs you, too!" I put my hands over my ears. Mommy's
voice was loud. "I've known about you and Rochelle for years
now, but I stayed, for Cara's sake! And now, just because you fucked
up again, you're going to run out on her like this—abandon her
without even saying goodbye? She deserves more than that from her
father!"
Daddy, please
don't leave me.
That's when my
tummy started to hurt. Frantically, I ran down the stairs—I wanted
to go with him.
When I rounded
the corner to the living room, I saw my mommy sitting on the floor,
her knees pulled into her chest, tears pouring down her face. She
looked so sad. My dad was standing by the front door, luggage in
hand, as he pushed his fingers through his hair—his face blank.
"Daddy,
don't leave!" I cried as I flung myself into his arms. The tears
started pouring from my eyes. He wrapped his arms around me and held
me tight.
"I have
to, princess. Your mother and I....we...." He sighed. "I
have to go." He removed my arms from his waist and turned to the
door, opening it slowly.
"Take me
with you, please, Daddy! I want to go with you!" I begged as I
grabbed hold of his leg for dear life.
He stopped and
knelt down in front of me. "You'll always be my little princess,
Cara, but right now you have to stay with Mommy." He wiped the
tears from my face. "I need some time with..."
"Rochelle?"
I choked out. His head fell and he nodded slowly.
"I won't
get in the way. I promise! I'll be really good! Please, just take me
with you, Daddy!" I cried out. "Don't you want me with
you?"
"Of course
I want you with me, princess," he said as he placed his hands on
my shoulders. "But I can't take you with me. Now, be a good girl
and go back to bed. I'll see you again soon." He kissed my
forehead and stood back up. Grabbing his suitcase, he walked out the
door.
He was really
leaving me here. How could he not want me? I was his princess.
Before he could
shut it I ran after him. "Daddy! No!" I screamed as my sobs
took over. "I'm coming with you!" I followed him down the
porch stairs and into the dark. When we got to the car, I opened up
the passenger door and got in as he placed his bag in the trunk.
Just as I was
buckling my seat belt, I felt my daddy's strong grip around my arm.
"That's enough, Cara!" he yelled, startling me. His tone
was cold. It scared me. He yanked me out of the car and shut the
door. Pain shot through my arm as he squeezed it. Shaking my
shoulders, he continued shouting at me. "Stop acting like a
baby! You can't come! Go back inside with Mommy and leave me alone!"
His words
crushed me. I looked up at him and didn't know who he was—he wasn't
my daddy anymore. I could feel it. Rochelle had been slowly taking
him away, but now, looking into his unfamiliar eyes, I knew he was
completely gone. I sunk down to the ground and pulled my knees into
my chest as I rocked back and forth, trying to comfort myself as I
watched him get into the car. I looked out into the darkness, staring
at the taillights as they disappeared around the corner.
I never saw him
again.
Always Yours Book
Trailer
Always Yours
Playlist
Promise Me Always
(Always 1)
Synopsis -
Blake Bentley had
a rough upbringing, never fully believing he was good enough for
anything or anyone. After being left with a broken heart by his only
girlfriend, Blake swore off relationships for good and turned to the
only two things that made him feel sufficient - sex and
firefighting.
Tessa Collins was brought up in the traditional 'perfect' family - loving parents, great sister, and amazing friends. After falling in love with Jared, her life was perfect - until he betrayed her. She has no idea that his betrayal could end up costing her more than just a shattered heart.
Blake and Tessa have been friends since high school. Never wanting to admit their attraction for each other, the two always remained close friends. Now, three years later, Blake and Tessa find themselves being pulled together by a force much greater than friendship.
Tessa Collins was brought up in the traditional 'perfect' family - loving parents, great sister, and amazing friends. After falling in love with Jared, her life was perfect - until he betrayed her. She has no idea that his betrayal could end up costing her more than just a shattered heart.
Blake and Tessa have been friends since high school. Never wanting to admit their attraction for each other, the two always remained close friends. Now, three years later, Blake and Tessa find themselves being pulled together by a force much greater than friendship.
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Promise Me Always
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Promise Me Always Trailer
Promise Me
Always Playlist
About the Author
I'm
an Amazon bestselling, new adult, contemporary author. I'm a
wife, mother of 2 amazing kiddos, photographer and owner at K23
Photography & Design,
graphic designer and cover designer at K23
Designs,
as well as an avid reader and blogger at A
Book Whores Obsession!
I have been married since 2004 to the most amazing man ever and
together we have two amazing children.
I
was born in Aurora, CO and still reside their today with my amazing
family. I couldn't imagine living anywhere else in the world. I have
become accustom to bi-polar weather living here and I absolutely love
getting all four seasons (although winters could be a bit shorter.)
I
have a small obsession with Starbucks and gummy bears! They make the
perfect writing snack! Wine helps a lot too especially with the late
night writing sessions. I love the summer and everything that goes
along with it, camping, swimming, boating, hiking, etc. I love to
travel and Disneyland is one of my family's favorite places to visit
together. I have a dream of visiting so many places in the world such
as Italy, Greece, Australia, Fiji, Bora Bora and New Zealand (just to
name a few.)
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