Alex’s Destiny (Racing to Love #4) by Amy Gregory giveaway and Guest Post

Title: Alex’s Destiny (Racing to Love #4)
Author: Amy Gregory
Genre: Contemporary Romance 18+
Publication Date: November 1, 2013
Event organized by: Literati Author Services, Inc.

Synopsis

Her destiny was written for her, long before she was ever born. She embraced it, wanting nothing more than to give everything within her back to the sport in which she was considered royalty. Her family’s legacy would live on, revered by all. And she thrived on the long work days she spent teaching at the academy her blood was tied to. Alexandra Sterling needed that dirt track as much as she needed her next breath. That same track was the one that drew in a young student years before. Alex had given her heart away the day they met, knowing that he belonged to only her. For years she’d waited, knowing without a single doubt that he’d make her his when the time was right. But…she’d never asked Dallas if he felt the same way. Her hurt leaves her vulnerable, her days dark and her instincts dulled. After one night of hell, Alex is lost. Her world is crumbling around her, and without her lifeline and best friend beside her anymore, there’s nothing to keep her from sinking with it. Dallas Hunter is a pro rider on the motocross circuit, following in the footsteps of his father Eli. For Dallas, it’s always been Alex, but he’s kept his feelings locked away out of fear, his love for their family, his biggest obstacle. One short and chilling phone call to her puts him on high alert. Knowing something is terribly wrong sends him racing across the country, back home, back to her. But what he finds almost kills him. Now he’s watching her slip away right before his very eyes. Figuring out how to help Alex before it’s too late, might turn out to be harder than any race he’s ever ridden. And he has to do it with his team and sponsors screaming at him from the other side, trying to pull him back to the world he’s dedicated his entire life to. Dallas knows he has to help his best friend, the woman he loves…and do it without tearing his family apart. Other books in this series: Carter’s Treasure #1, Brody’s Love #1.5 (novella), Jesse’s Soul #2, Eli’s Honor #3  

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  About the Author When asked ‘when do you have time to write’, Amy Gregory simply laughs. The real answer is, “in bits and pieces”. She and her husband live in Kansas City with their three fantastic kids that keep them running in three very different directions. Because she sits so much, she always carries a notebook with her at all times. She has an off the wall, snarky, off the cuff sense of humor that often shocks even those who’ve known her for years. And she loves that her children have all been blessed that ability to make others laugh as well. At least she’s grateful most of the time! Her husband often teases her about how she “makes this stuff up” when he’s reading a piece of her work. … The answer—“it just comes to me when I’m typing”. Scary thought, huh!

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Six Fun Facts – Alex’s Destiny

When Dallas remembers meeting Alex, she had her long curls pinned up on either side with large bows…this was a memory of my middle daughter’s hair. Long curls, the sun gleaming off the streaks, yes the large bows! By four, her curls were to her waist, yet not quite golden blonde like Alex’s, it was how I wrote her character.

Alex’s Jeep…was my dream car from the time I was fourteen. ( Was—wink wink. )

Ruby!  Ahhhh my precious Ruby is actually given away in the credits at the front of the book. A long-time friend of mine has a beautiful German Shepard named Katie. I love, love, love her. She’s got such a sweet soul and can understand directions. I’ve been around dogs most of my life, just recently we added two puppies to our home (already have a seven-year-old dog) and Ruby’s character became more real. There are just some animals that have a certain ‘soul’ if you will. Katie is one of those dogs, our new puppies are the same.

“The stream” (giggle) is based on part of the creek on our farm. If you’re asking if the rest of that scene was based on reality—um no!

Alex’s iPod, that’s half true! My iPhone is loaded with songs, and most of my inspiration for scenes or finishing a scene comes from lyrics of songs. I’d say there have been times I’ve honestly cried when listening to lyrics because they fit what I’m saying at the time. The hardest one ever was the time period when they didn’t know what to say to each other. The song Say Something by The Great Big World and Christina Aguilera ripped my heart out.

In each of the books, if you look at the cover there is a splash of color across the wording. Each color was on purpose. Carter’s Treasure, their blue eyes. Jesse’s Soul- Emery’s green eyes, Eli’s Honor-Honor’s Eyes, Brody’s Love- Erin’s eyes…however Alex’s Destiny is red. Ruby red :D 

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