Titolo: Now or Never
Autore: A.J. Bennett
Genere: New Adult contemporaneo
Trama: Twenty-one year old Grayson Alexander finally breaks away from an abusive relationship and finds herself free for the first time in three years.
Determined to enjoy her new-found freedom, Grayson is intent on sticking with ‘no strings attached’ relationships—one-night stands, and steamy sex.
But she didn’t plan on Derrick.
Her attraction to the sexy man in uniform quickly turns into an unhealthy relationship. They both try to resist the pull, but neither can stay away.
When tragedy strikes, Grayson realizes it’s now or never—walk away or make it work.
Determined to enjoy her new-found freedom, Grayson is intent on sticking with ‘no strings attached’ relationships—one-night stands, and steamy sex.
But she didn’t plan on Derrick.
Her attraction to the sexy man in uniform quickly turns into an unhealthy relationship. They both try to resist the pull, but neither can stay away.
When tragedy strikes, Grayson realizes it’s now or never—walk away or make it work.
A.J. Bennett lives in Nashville, TN with her husband and bulldog. She’s addicted to coffee, popcorn and books. Becoming an author has been a lifelong dream, and she’s extremely excited about her debut novel Now or Never.
#1
Why was she acting like an idiot? He was just a
guy; he probably didn’t even give her another thought after their brief eye
gaze exchange.
Once
she got her drink, she made her way to the cream and sugar stand to grab a
napkin and hightail it out of there. Grayson turned to leave and slammed into a
solid wall of muscle.
Shit.
Coffee
spilled on her hand and down the front of his black T-shirt. As she held the
remains of her coffee out of harms way, her chest pressed firmly against his.
Horrified, she lifted her gaze.
He
cupped her elbows with both hands and steadied her, his startling green eyes
ringed with gold swept over her. Then he reached around her, grabbed a napkin,
and wiped the hot coffee off her hand. She caught herself giving him the once
over while she had his gaze elsewhere; he was so hot, his dark red hair was so
fitting to his rugged facial features.
“You
alright?”
Grayson mumbled something that didn’t sound like English. Her breath
caught at her throat as she took in his powerful frame: his legs were slightly
parted and his faded jeans clung to his muscular thighs. His T-shirt was
stretched over his broad shoulders.
He
smiled instantly softening his hard face. “Why don’t you come and sit down with
me?”
“Um,
what?”
He
tilted his head towards his seat, “The cafe is full. You can share my table.”
Good grief.
All
she did was make eye contact with the guy, and now he thought that gave him the
right to invite her to sit down? She’d clearly been in a relationship way too
long, because she had no idea how to react to his question. A part of her was
curious about this man who made her heart rate speed up with just a glance, but
a much bigger part of her wanted to turn and run. She just got out of one
relationship; she wasn’t about to start another the moment she drove into town.
Besides, she’d always heard two redheads were a disaster waiting to happen.
No thanks, she thought, I have had enough disaster in my life for at
least five more years.
Although, her mother claims she’s only half redhead, the other half
light blonde. So maybe it would only be half a disaster?
Snap out of it Grayson, she thought,
trying to get her shit together and not look like a blabbering idiot.
“I
can’t. I have to meet my family. But thanks for the offer.” Grayson tried to
step by him, but he widened his stance and blocked her.
“Can I at least give you my number?”
Oh my God, Grayson thought, this guy was
persistent. He was hot as hell, but come on.
“Do
you hit on every girl who walks through the door?” Grayson asked with a little
attitude in her voice; she couldn’t let another man gain the upper hand on her
so fast.
He
laughed, his eyes crinkling at the corners, and she wondered how old he was.
“Not all of them.”
#2
Grayson’s stomach flipped when the dark-haired
man pulled up a stool beside her. She had no idea what her sister had said to
the blond, who in turn had brought this sexy stranger to her side. Thankfully,
the bar was dimly lit so he couldn’t see how red her face was.
He leaned towards her resting his forearms on the
table holding her gaze steadily. “What’s your name?”
Grayson froze, she didn’t want to give her real
name. She looked around for inspiration, and then glanced down at the amber and
carnelian bracelet around her wrist. “Amber.”
“Amber.” He rolled the word around as if he was
tasting it. “It’s nice to meet you. I’m Todd.”
Grayson raised the glass to her lips finishing
her drink, and then pushed it to the side to pick up the next. She wasn’t sure
why she’d lied about her name, but it was too late now anyway. Maybe if she
pretended like she was someone else, she could actually go through with the
madness?
INTERVISTA
1. Now or Never is your debut
novel how long did it take to write?
I worked on Now or Never for several months. It
was a slow process. I’ve been intrigued by the New Adult genre. I love that sex
is not taboo in the genre. And the age bracket is great. The college years are about finding
yourself and experiencing life without the boundaries of your parents.
2. What are you currently working on?
I’m almost finished with my second novel. It’s
going to be called Unintentional Virgin. It’s been fun to write and can’t wait
to release it. After that I’m going to start on a book about Luna the twin
sister in Now or Never. Because I’ve had so many request to find out what
happens with Grayson and Derrick. I thought that would be a good way to see
where they are and also learn more about the free spirt Luna.
3. Do you have a favorite writing snack?
Popcorn. I LOVE popcorn.
4. Where do you prefer to write?
I really enjoy writing in cafes. There is
something relaxing about that environment. Not to mention it’s a great place to
people watch.
5. Some authors still hand write and then type on the computer. What
about you?
Goodness no. My handwriting is terrible and I
probably wouldn’t be able to tell half of what I’d written. I’m all about the
laptop. I love to move around while I’m writing.
6. How would you describe your two main characters?
Grayson is a bit lost and confused. She recently
got out of a horrible relationship and has never experienced any other men so
she goes a little overboard. And she does it for the wrong reasons. She is
really drawn to Derrick but not ready to believe he could possible be the one
for her.
Derrick is hard to figure out. He had been hurt
in the past. The only woman he ever loved cheated on him with a friend of his. So for the last few years he’s been
unwilling and uninterested in settling down. When he meets Grayson he knows
he’s going to fall so he keeps her at a distance.
7. What do you like to do when you’re not
writing?
I love to read, go hiking and hang out with my
husband.
8. Do you have any advice for new writers?
Write everyday was the best piece of advice I’ve
received. Even if you don’t feel like it. It’s good to get your brain in the
routine.
Intresting! I wanna read more!
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