Title: Reality (The Life of
Arie #1)
Author: Dani Hart
Genre: Paranormal Urban
Fantasy YA
Release Date: September 23,
2013
Synopsis:
I am Arie Belle and up until my mother’s
unexpected and mysterious death my life had been pretty simple, but then things
became dark and, at times, hopeless. Even my uncanny ability to communicate
with nature had turned its back on me. My only saving grace is my lifetime
friendship with the boy next door, River, whom I had always thought of as my
soul mate up until my eighteenth birthday when everything seemed to change. My
body tingles with heightened sensations and my emotions veer out of control.
They are further tested when Ashe, a beautiful stranger with a powerful draw,
enters my life and challenges my heart and soul. Amidst the rush of feelings
after years of numbness, my true destiny slowly unravels and my journey to find
out what I am, to find my mother’s killer, and stop my own death becomes a
frantic rush before the next full moon.
This powerful story encaptures the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you in or save you.
This powerful story encaptures the true meaning of love and the dark corners of life that can either suck you in or save you.
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THE EXCERPT:
“I don’t know what it was about today, but I was starting
to feel alive again. My body was responding in ways it never had before. I let
him hold me for what seemed like an eternity. Time turned into hours rather
than minutes and my breathing became irregular. My vision turned crisp and
clear among the darkness and shadows of night. River turned me around and
touched my face gently. His fingertips caused electric shocks to pass over my
skin. I closed my eyes and let the chill of the night be swallowed by the heat
generating between us. I could hear the creatures of the night dancing across
the broken fall leaves on the ground and the hoots of owls that filled the tree
lines. I swear I could even hear the whisper of baby birds being tucked into
their nests. All of my senses seemed to be heightened and I was enjoying every
moment of it. A soft pressure pushed on my lips and I could taste the sweetness
of River. The tingle on my lips erupted into explosions as I responded
desperately. The passion between us rose by the second as if our bodies had
been waiting an eternity for us to kiss again. His hands crawled down my back
increasing the intensity of the moment. My hands had become limp in the
embrace, but now came alive and found his face and locks of hair. I felt more
alive in this moment then I had in years. I wanted more! River pushed me up
against the car as the desperation in our kiss intensified. And then it was
quiet. The rustling of the leaves stopped, the owls went silent, and the quiet
whispers of the birds ceased.” ~Reality
THE AUTHOR:
AUTHOR BIO:
My passion for
writing started at a very young age. It started with a multitude of diaries as
soon as I could write well, then poetry, then short stories. I received my BA
at USC in Theatre with an unofficial minor in writing. While at USC I wrote my
first screenplay and post-graduation I was hired to write another screenplay,
which I did successfully. I have since started several books, but have never
had the courage or time to finish them. I missed it, but I was discouraged from
my years in the industry and I was scared to go back, so I had convinced myself
I was too busy and it would be a waste of time. Then I started reading again
which reignited my passion for writing. I started writing a story that had been
brewing inside of me over the years. The characters were slowly developing and
itching to break out onto paper, so in the summer of 2011 I wrote the first two
chapters. Life got busy again and my passion was pushed aside, but then I met
an amazing person who loved my story and encouraged me to start writing again.
With that said, I am in a happier place now. I am fulfilling my inner desire
and passion to write while raising a family and living life. Thank you so much
for your support! And I hope to keep the stories coming!!!
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