The Boys of Summer Book Blitz: excerpt & two giveaways
With cold temperatures and the threat of snow showers in my area, reading a summer romance sounds like an excellent way to warm up. We are part of The Boys of Summer Book Blitz hosted by Xpresso Book Tours. This book has such a sweet cover and we're offering an e-book copy to one lucky winner. Check out the excerpt and enter the two giveaways.
The Boys of Summer (Summer Series, #1) by C.J. Duggan
New Adult Contemporary Romance*Publication date: December 17th 2012
It seemed only natural to nickname them the ‘Onslow Boys’. Every time they swaggered in the front door of the Onslow Hotel after a hard week’s work, their laughter was loud and genuine as they settled onto their bar stools. I peeked through the restaurant partition, a flimsy divider between my world and theirs. I couldn’t help but smile whenever I saw them, saw him ... Toby Morrison.
Quiet seventeen-year-old Tess doesn’t relish the thought of a summertime job. She wants nothing more than to forget the past haunts of high school and have fun with her best friends before the dreaded Year Twelve begins.
To Tess, summer is when everything happens: riding bikes down to the lake, watching the fireworks at the Onslow Show and water bomb fights at the sweltering Sunday markets.
How did she let her friends talk her into working?
After first-shift disasters, rude, wealthy tourists and a taunting ex-boyfriend, Tess is convinced nothing good can come of working her summer away. However, Tess finds unlikely allies in a group of locals dubbed ‘The Onslow Boys’, who are old enough to drive cars, drink beer and not worry about curfews. Tess’s summer of working expands her world with a series of first times with new friends, forbidden love and heartbreaking chaos.
All with the one boy she has never been able to forget.
It will be a summer she will always remember.
Warning: sexual references, and occasional course language.
“Don’t you dare.” I grabbed his arm, pulling him backwards. His eyes darted to where my hand rested on him. I didn’t move my hand, I couldn’t physically bring myself to break the contact; all of a sudden there were no smiles, no jokes, just him and me and our space on the couch. I could only hear the music and be aware of the heat of his skin and the rapid rise and fall of my chest in this moment.
The only thing that snapped me out of my daze was Toby’s words which seemed low and raspy.
“Is Adam your boyfriend?” His gaze flicked over my face as he waited for my answer. My mouth gaped open; I couldn’t hide the fact I was dumbfounded by the question.
I blinked quickly and took my hand from his arm. I struggled to construct a legible sentence.
“Oh – um, no, we’re just friends, it’s not like that.”
His stony expression didn’t falter, didn’t reveal any kind of emotion. He was so hard to read, and I wanted to read him so badly. He gave a small nod and handed me the CD cover.
“Better go and make sure these guys aren’t cheating.” And without another word, he got up and headed towards the pool table.
About the author:
C.J. Duggan
C.J Duggan is an Australian author who lives with her husband in a rural border town of New South Wales, Australia.
The Boys of Summer is Book One in her Mature Young Adult Romance Series.
For more on C.J and ‘The Summer Series’, visit www.cjdugganbooks.com
Giveaway #1: Reader Girls is offering one (1) ebook copy of The Boys of Summer.
Open internationally. Our giveaway ends on February 18.
Open internationally. Our giveaway ends on February 18.
Giveaway #2: 1 signed paperback of ‘The Boys of Summer’ &
5 signed bookmarks for 5 winners.
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I think that Summer is generally a 'happy' time as opposed to the gloom of Winter. Summer is ripe for romance.
ReplyDeleteI think what makes summer romances so special is that you meet new people. You get them to know on a different way than if you are at school or job etc. And you are free to act as the person you want to be. No prejudices.
ReplyDeleteSome you will connect with, and I guess it´s that thought of living in the here and now, because when you get home - the romance might not survive, but it will forever be a fond memory :)
And if you are really lucky you will find the love of your life <3
Summer is warm, sunny and beautiful. Perfect time for romance :)
ReplyDeletethink it's the nice weather and everyone seems happier
ReplyDeleteI think it is because Summer just sets a happier mood
ReplyDeleteI think it is due to the beautiful weather and even hot weather:) Thanks!
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