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Everything
in Me
Everything
and Always Book 2
by
Mia Echo
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
To
say Harlow screwed up big time is an understatement. She had been young and
scared, and she let that fear get the best of her. She left the man of her
dreams, the only man to ever love so passionately, so desperately, the only man
she wanted to spend the rest of her life with…all because she was afraid of her
father’s reaction.
Max had been one of the guest speakers for Harlow’s studies, one of her teachers. She wasn’t supposed to fall in love with him, but who can argue when fate arises?
When she had to leave quickly, Harlow was so overcome by fear that she didn’t even take a minute to think about the consequences of her actions. Not only did she break her own heart by leaving, but also his. Could Max ever be able to forgive her for that?
When he shows up unexpectedly for the big family dinner one weekend, it looks like she might get her chance to find out. Letting go of the fear of her father’s reaction is easier said than done, but if it means having a second chance with Max then surely it would all be worth it, won’t it?
What will happen when the two most important men in Harlow’s life finally come face to face?
But it’s not her father alone she has to worry about. Harlow has a secret. It’s a big secret, an important life-altering secret. If she thought Max wouldn’t forgive her before, now he’ll probably hate her for life. Even if Harlow explains, even if she apologizes, could it ever be enough?
Max had been one of the guest speakers for Harlow’s studies, one of her teachers. She wasn’t supposed to fall in love with him, but who can argue when fate arises?
When she had to leave quickly, Harlow was so overcome by fear that she didn’t even take a minute to think about the consequences of her actions. Not only did she break her own heart by leaving, but also his. Could Max ever be able to forgive her for that?
When he shows up unexpectedly for the big family dinner one weekend, it looks like she might get her chance to find out. Letting go of the fear of her father’s reaction is easier said than done, but if it means having a second chance with Max then surely it would all be worth it, won’t it?
What will happen when the two most important men in Harlow’s life finally come face to face?
But it’s not her father alone she has to worry about. Harlow has a secret. It’s a big secret, an important life-altering secret. If she thought Max wouldn’t forgive her before, now he’ll probably hate her for life. Even if Harlow explains, even if she apologizes, could it ever be enough?
EXCERPT:
Harlow:
Putting my
key in the lock when I reach my apartment, I’m surprised to find the door is
unlocked. Did I forget to lock it behind me before I left for my
appointment? Cautiously, I open the door little by little. Peeking my
head in once the opening is wide enough, I
notice the lights are on in my tiny kitchen. I know I turned those off
before I left. The open concept of my apartment allows me to see my
living room next. I jump when I see a person sitting on my couch,
but quickly recover as I realize who it is. Taking a deep breath, I
clutch my chest before saying, “Fuck. Dad, you’re gunna give me a heart
attack.” Walking in, I toss my keys and purse on the counter, but I don’t set
the ultrasound picture down. I can’t quite let go of it yet. Then I
turn my attention to my father who is currently sitting like a statue.
He’s quiet for a long minute.
Just staring at me, searching my face. Does he
know? How could he? I haven’t told a soul, aside from my doctor and
his staff. I haven’t even told my sister yet. His expression
seems so serious, so intense. My earlier
levity evaporates as he continues to stare at me. “Dad you’re scaring me.
What’s wrong?”
Shaking his head, he laughs
humorlessly. “What’s wrong? You’re asking me, what’s wrong?”
Confused, I look around the room as if the answer is written
somewhere on the plain blank walls of
my apartment. Bringing my gaze back to his, I wait, hoping he’ll put me
out of my misery and just tell me.
When
I don’t respond for another long
minute, he sighs heavily. “A father
knows when his baby girl is hurting.”
Looking into his eyes, really looking for the first time, I can see the
pain and worry there. My misery is clearly causing him pain.
“You haven’t been the same since
you came home. It’s like someone stole
all the joy from your eyes and replaced it
with a storm cloud so strong it’s pulling you down and I don’t know how to help
you. I’d do anything for you baby girl. You just gotta let me in. I can’t help
you if you don’t let me in.” His voice cracks as he says the last
sentence. I can’t help the tears that pool in my eyes at the
sound. Closing my eyes, I let the tears fall. I know I have to tell
him what he doesn’t want to hear. I’m terrified of what he’ll say. What
he’ll do. I can’t bear the thought of him being disappointed in me. The
moment he sees my tears, he’s off of the couch and rushing to my
side. Wrapping his arms tightly around me, he rocks me back and forth
saying, “Shh, I’ve got you baby girl. I’ve got you.” The dam
I had been doing such a good job of holding in place breaks as the comforting
feeling of my father’s arms seeps into my cells. “It hurts so
much.” I sob into his chest. His arms tighten around me as my
body shakes with each sob. Silently offering his support, he lets me cry until
I have nothing left. Several minutes later, I take a stuttering
breath.
Lifting my head off of his tear-soaked chest, I sniff a couple
of times
before looking up. “You may wanna
sit down, Daddy.” I whisper before pulling away fully.
Running his thumbs gently under both eyes to clear my tears, my father
nods. He grabs for my hand to lead me into the living rooms but the
ultrasound picture is in the way. Lifting my hand so he can see what I
have clutched so powerfully in my hand, his eyes harden and his jaw clenches as
he sees what it is. I wait as the anger flows through him. The
muscles in his arms tighten and I worry he’ll start yelling before
I can explain. His chest starts to rise and fall faster as his
breathing accelerates. “Who?” He demands
through clenched teeth. “That’s not important.” I say shaking
my head. “The hell it’s not!” He booms. “I broke his heart.” Taking
a deep breath it feels so much more real as I say the words out loud. “I
love him and I broke his heart.” My father’s eyes
soften slightly at the pain in my voice.
With the wounds open, I can’t stop the
break down from coming in a second wave of agony. My
father’s strong arms catch me as my knees buckle, never letting me fall.
Carrying me over to the couch, he holds me as I attempt to purge myself of the
pain. Pain I caused. Pain I’ll have to learn to live
with.
Book Trailer:
His
Everything
Everything
and Always Book 1
When you're the only
girl growing up in a family full of soldiers, it's hard to find a date, let
alone true love. Either your family scares the guy off, or the dating pool is
slim pickin's because you know how a real man should act and won't settle for
less.
All I wanted was to find a man I could start a family of my own with, but I never imagined how quickly I'd fall in love or how quickly I could lose it all to be his everything.
All I wanted was to find a man I could start a family of my own with, but I never imagined how quickly I'd fall in love or how quickly I could lose it all to be his everything.
Book Trailer:
About the Author
Mia Echo is an author
who loves love. Strong women deserve strong protective men. Mia specializes in
insta-love stories with an erotic twist that will tug at your heart strings and
make you melt in the best ways possible.
Mia is from a small town in the US and she loves to introduce you to new characters and their stories. Through twists and turns, and ups and downs, Mia proves that love really can conquer all.
When she's not steaming up the pages of her next work in progress, she's spending time with her family and friends.
Mia is from a small town in the US and she loves to introduce you to new characters and their stories. Through twists and turns, and ups and downs, Mia proves that love really can conquer all.
When she's not steaming up the pages of her next work in progress, she's spending time with her family and friends.
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