Lifers by Jane Harvey-BerrickReleased Feb. 7th, 2014
435 pages
ISBN 9780957496187
After eight years in prison, twenty-four year old Jordan Kane is the man everyone loves to hate.
Forced to return to his hometown while on parole, Jordan soon learns that this small town hasn’t changed since he was sent away. He is the local pariah, shunned by everyone, including his own parents. But their hatred of him doesn’t even come close to the loathing he feels every time he looks in the mirror.
Working odd jobs for the preacher lady, Jordan bides his time before he can leave this backwards town. But can time or distance erase the pain of living?
Torrey Delaney is new in town, and certainly doesn’t behave in a way the locals believe a preacher’s daughter should. Her reputation for casual hook-ups and meaningless sex quickly spreads. And that’s on top of her budding friendship with the hardened ex-con handyman—the good Reverend is less than thrilled with her estranged daughter’s path.
As friendship forms, can two damaged people who are afraid to love take their relationship to the next level? Can Torrey live with Jordan’s demons, and can Jordan break through Torrey’s walls? With the disapproval of a small town weighing heavily on them, they struggle to find their place in the world. Can they battle the odds, or will their world be viciously shattered?
Is love a life sentence?
I knew who she was as soon as I saw her. Even though no one talked to me, I’d heard the gossip. She was the preacher lady’s daughter—the wild one.
I was glad for the coffee though. Usually, I took a thermos when I headed out for work, but I’d forgotten it today and I really needed my caffeine fix. It was surprising how you could become addicted to that stuff so quick.
I f***ing hated that I was her charity case. I was so tired of it. But I wasn’t in a position to do anything about it either. And that made me pissed.
I had to admit she was something to look at though. She had a sweet, heart-shaped face, framed by this mane of curly brown-gold hair that hung down to the middle of her back. A man could lose himself for days in hair like that and not even care. And damn if her body wasn’t something, too, with curves in all the right places.
It was a long time since I’d had a woman—eight, long years—and I couldn’t see the drought coming to an end any time soon. So a woman like that got me imagining all kinds of things.
I started writing contemporary romance two years ago. Before that, I didn’t think I could write a sex scene.Turns out I can!
My lucky number is 13 because I was born on the 13th and live near a haunted castle by the ocean. My number one past-time is watching hot surfers get changed into (and out of) their wetsuits.
My husband doesn’t read my books. My mother does.
Writing is my love, my hobby, my total addiction. All my characters are important to me and whisper their stories, even when I’ve finished writing their books. That’s why you’ll often find bonus chapters/out-takes from various books, because those voices just won’t be quiet.
Readers can find bonus chapters for several of my books on my website www.janeharveyberrick.com
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ReplyDeleteHi! I was curious to see which excerpt you'd choose. This is the first time Jordan sees Torrey, although he's already heard about her 'reputation'. The story is about second chances, so I really like what you've chosen here. Thank you!! jx
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