The New York Times Bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series and PLAY ON returns to the world of the arts in this intense and emotional standalone romance about love, sacrifice, and surviving both. AS DUST DANCES is now available on all retailers!
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About AS DUST DANCES:
Once upon a time Skylar Finch was the lead singer of a hugely successful American pop-rock band. But fame made her miserable. When years of living a lie suddenly ended in tragedy, Skylar fell off the map.
Eighteen months later she’s sleeping in a tent in a cemetery in Glasgow, making just enough money to eat by busking on the streets. She manages to avoid recognition, but not the attention of one of Glasgow’s ambitious A&R executives.
Killian O’Dea works at Skyscraper Records, Scotland’s most successful record label. Raised by his uncle and owner of the label, Killian’s upbringing would have been devoid of affection entirely if it wasn’t for his loving sister. Killian is unflinchingly determined to bring the label more success than ever, and the young homeless woman who busks on Buchanan Street is going to help him do that. Her music speaks to him in a way he refuses to over-analyze. All he knows is that if it can touch his dark soul, it’ll set everyone else’s alight.
Skylar makes it clear that she doesn’t want to sign with him. But when she experiences the dangerous reality of a woman sleeping rough, Skylar has no one else but Killian to turn to. An undeniable connection forms between them. But Skylar doesn’t want the career Killian is trying to forge for her, and when her past comes back to haunt her Killian will be faced with a decision that could ruin him. He must either free Skylar from his selfish machinations and destroy everything he’s ever worked for, or lose a woman who has come to mean more to him than he ever thought possible…
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THIS STORY!! It truly makes
you think twice about the people you meet in the world. We get so caught up
some times, that we may never know just what some simple kindness shown to
others may actually do for them on that particular day.
Reading about Skylar touched my heart on so many levels. And as we traverse through her story an understanding forms on why she is where she is...it just makes your heart ache...
Skylar is a beautiful and complex character and she absolutely captured me the moment I met her. You dive in to this world she has accepted as life and silently scream for something good to come her way. For her to LET it happen and ACCEPT it when it does come...
And we meet Killian...Ahhhh...Killian!! There are times he may be hard to read...but when he lets the wall down...*sighs* -- totally captivated me!!
While As Dust Dances is a beautiful blooming romance, it also brings a struggling young woman trying to live with a past of memories and regrets on a journey to self reliance. I loved Skylar and struggled right along with her...I was beyond elated at how she grew and became the outstanding strong woman she is at the end...
I highly recommend this amazing story...
One of my favorites!!
Reading about Skylar touched my heart on so many levels. And as we traverse through her story an understanding forms on why she is where she is...it just makes your heart ache...
Skylar is a beautiful and complex character and she absolutely captured me the moment I met her. You dive in to this world she has accepted as life and silently scream for something good to come her way. For her to LET it happen and ACCEPT it when it does come...
And we meet Killian...Ahhhh...Killian!! There are times he may be hard to read...but when he lets the wall down...*sighs* -- totally captivated me!!
While As Dust Dances is a beautiful blooming romance, it also brings a struggling young woman trying to live with a past of memories and regrets on a journey to self reliance. I loved Skylar and struggled right along with her...I was beyond elated at how she grew and became the outstanding strong woman she is at the end...
I highly recommend this amazing story...
One of my favorites!!
“I’m going to get a drink.” I grabbed
my purse and was moving to slide out of the booth when Killian got up first.
“I’ll get it. What would you like?”
“Uh …” I looked past him to the bar,
hoping to see a list of beers. “What do they have? What are you drinking?”
“King Tut’s Lager. It’s brewed in
Glasgow.”
Ooh. “Well, I have to have that,
then. Half a pint though.” I made a gesture with my finger and thumb. “I’m only
little.”
Killian’s eyes flickered down what he
could see of my body and I thought I saw a flush high on his cheeks. But the
lighting was low so I couldn’t be certain. He cleared his throat and turned
away with a muttered, “Right.”
My cheeks felt hot and I put a hand
to one as I watched him walk over to the bar. The place wasn’t too packed, but
it was possible everyone was already in the venue waiting for the band. I could
hear the soft thrum of music and guessed it must’ve been the opening act.
Although eager to get up there, I really needed a drink before I had to stand
next to Killian in a darkened room.
God, he had an ass on him.
He wasn’t wearing his usual uniform
of black suit trousers and shirt that fit him like a glove and showcased his
lean, strong physique. He was wearing dark jeans that cupped his muscular ass
and a red plaid shirt over a Kaleo T-shirt. He looked good in red. He usually
wore darker colors but the red made his hair look blacker, his skin more
golden. Dressed like that—indie, relaxed—he looked younger.
I felt more than a tingle of heat
between my legs as I studied him standing at the bar. His rugged, sharp profile
was somehow more familiar to me than any other person’s profile on the planet.
I imagined walking up beside him, sliding my hands down his fine ass and
reaching up on my tiptoes to press a kiss to his neck. Breathe in the scent of
soap, spicy aftershave, and Killian. Run my tongue along the rim of his ear.
Feel his heavy, warm heat lean back into me, the rumble of his groan vibrating
through me—
Oh, fuck.
I shook off the thought, knowing my
cheeks were probably rosy red. My whole body was left needy and wanting. I
crossed my legs under the table and looked anywhere but at Killian, hoping my
peaked nipples weren’t visible through my bra and way-too clingy dress.
My gaze landed on a booth a few down
from ours because there was a group of young women laughing and shooting hungry
looks at the bar.
At Killian.
A roar of possessiveness I didn’t
know I was capable of shot through me as I watched them. In fact, I think they
were eyeing him and the bartender.
To be fair, they were both very juicy
eye candy.
But Killian was my eye candy!
Shit.
I slumped back in my seat.
No, he wasn’t.
And I shouldn’t want him to be.
What a clusterfuck.
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