BECAUSE THIS IS FOREVER
by Lena Hart.
QUICK FACTS:
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 2013
Formats: all ebook formats
The book is classified by the publisher as 3 flames: Sensual, mild sexual scenes
Believing in “Happy Ever
After”
When I signed on to
write a third book for my publisher, I honestly didn’t know where it would begin.
I knew who the characters where but nothing else beyond that. Then one day I
had the misfortune—or fortune—to encounter someone who scoffed when I told them
that I still believed in “happily ever after”.
I couldn’t believe his arrogance in the way he rejected and mocked my
“naive” admission. But I defended my beliefs and it wasn’t long before I
realized he was simple clueless to the true meaning of “happy ever after.”
Many, who aren’t
familiar with romance, believe it’s just fairytales filled with sunshine and
rainbows—and maybe an occasional singing bird or two. What they fail to realize
is that the “happy ever after” doesn’t come without some heartache and pain.
It’s takes a lot for anyone to make themselves vulnerable and to put themselves
through that kind of turmoil. But in the end, they find that it’s all worth it
with the right person by their side.
In BECAIUSE THIS IS FOREVER, I introduce two characters, Mia and Nate,
who endured a lot emotionally before they got to their “happy”. Nate was the
man who broke her heart, who crushed her dreams, and he would be responsible
for fixing it. I put together a dreamer and a cynic and it was truly an
experience to their journey to understanding what it means to be in love.
“We’re gonna argue,” he whispered into her hair,
his tone soft and low but adamant. “It can’t be helped. This isn’t our first
and it won’t be our last. But before we get into that bed, we have to promise
to leave the bullshit outside this room.”
I also bring back characters
from my earlier novellas, to share snippet of their lives five years later. Their
endings hadn’t been without some grief and it was important that I share a
little of their story to show that even the character we grow to love aren’t
immune to life’s pain and sorrow. Only they didn’t let their pain and grief
destroy their love.
I don’t know if I got
through the close-hearted soul I encountered, but I hope I got that message
across in Because This Is Forever. Life
happens. Sorrow doesn’t discriminate. And I hope the skeptics and the cynics
understand that when we speak of “happily ever after”, we don’t simply mean the
joys and laughter. Hurt and heartache doesn’t stop when we reach “The End” and
us “hopeless romantics” understand that “happy ever after” isn’t a fairytale—it’s
a state of being.♥
Lena
Hart writes sensual romances with a hint of mystery and suspense. Her bestselling
debut novel, BECAUSE THIS IS FOREVER, was released October 2013. To learn more about Lena and her work, visit
www.LenaHartSite.com or find her musing out loud at
www.scatblogging.blogspot.com.
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BECAUSE THIS IS FOREVER Synopsis
The decision that tore them apart...
Former hopeless romantic, Mia Trent, is crushed when the love of her life, Nate McArthur, reveals that he doesn’t want to get married—or have children. But it’s too late. Mia is already pregnant and her dream of “happily ever after” is sharply put to an end when she decides to keep her pregnancy a secret, refusing to force him into a life he doesn’t want.
The compromise that made them a family...
Five years later, Mia must reach out to Nate for help or risk losing her home and shelter for their son. Stunned and outraged by the sudden news of his child, Nate proposes a compromise: give him the summer to get to know his son and he’ll save her home. Yet with Mia back in his life, Nate isn't willing to lose her—or their son—again. What starts off as a temporary arrangement soon becomes a chance at rediscovery and becoming a family. Only Nate must convince his jaded dreamer that his love for her is true…and will last now and forever.
PURCHASE:
BECAUSE THIS IS FOREVER Excerpt:
As she rinsed the last dish, Mia jumped when strong arms suddenly wrapped around her middle.
“Sorry,” Nate whispered into her ear. “I didn’t mean to scare you. I thought you heard me.”
She turned off the running water and leaned against him. “No, I was lost in my head. What did you say?”
Nate leaned down and kissed her on the back of her neck. Mia shivered. No matter where or how many, his kiss always left her lightheaded.
“I asked what’s for dessert,” he repeated, kissing her again.
Mia turned in his arms, laughing. “That’s so cliché, you know.”
“What do you mean?” he asked with mock disbelief.
She rolled her eyes. “Oh, please. You say ‘what’s for dessert’ then I say something ordinary and then you say something cheesy like wanting me for dessert.”
He looked down at her, thoughtful. “Hmm, that does sound like something I’d say. But this hungry man could actually still eat.”
“Oh,” Mia said, a little embarrassed by her rash assumption. He was serious. Nate wasn’t a small guy and could honestly still be hungry. “Well…” she began lamely, “I don’t have anything else to feed you.”
Nate’s eyes sparkled. “Yeah, you do,” he whispered. He placed his hands on the counter to either side of her, trapping her between his solid frame and the sink. “I said I could still eat.”
Mia paused, confused. Then she laughed, recognizing the heated suggestion in his eyes. “You’re bad,” she murmured, shoving at his hard chest.
He leaned in closer, his lips only a breath away from hers. “And you like it.”
TRAILER:
ABOUT AUTHOR LENA HART:
Lena Hart writes sensual romances with a hint of mystery and suspense. Together, her alpha heroes and smart, sexy heroines tell a story of incredible love with unforgettable passion. A Florida-native, Lena currently lives in New York City with her two calico kitties, Duchess and Daisy. When she's not writing stories of happily ever after, she's reading, researching, or conferring with her muse.
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Scavenger Hunt Prize: the winner will get a “Forever Care Package” valued at over $100 (US entrants only), which will include a $25 Visa gift card, favorite items from the characters, and exclusive author swag.
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TOUR SCHEDULE:
November 15: Lindsey Gray Author & Reviewer: Review
A Writer's Life: Guest Post
November 16: Ambrielle Kirk: Spotlight
November 18: Fandom Fanatic: Spotlight
November 19: My Devotional Thoughts: Top Ten List
November 20: Clean Romance Reviews: Interview
November 21: Cheryl's Book Nook: Spotlight
The Stuff of Success: Guest Post
Coffee Time Romance: Top 13 List
November 22: Deal Sharing Aunt: Interview
November 24: Books, Books the Magical Fruit: Interview
November 25: Romance Book 4 Us: Guest Post
November 26: Romance novels in Color: guest Post
November 27: Kwana Writes: Guest Post
November 28: I know that Book: Review
November 29: Scattered Thoughts, Random Musings: Blog Post
November 30: Black Lion Tours: Top Ten List
4 comments:
Thnaks for sharing Caroline! I loved the Guest post!
Thanks Caroline for featuring me on your blog today!
Lena ♥
Hear, hear! Happily ever after may not be smooth, but I believe it certainly can *be*! Rock on, Lena! :-)
Thanks Mina! =)
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