Lighter by Gia Riley
Publication date: February 16th 2015
Genres: New Adult, Romance
Synopsis:
What do you do when you can't save the one you love?
Sophie can’t survive without control. Growing up with an alcoholic father, she craves the discipline of gymnastics. Feeling lost on a brand new college campus, she lets loose for the first time in her life. But with freedom comes consequences. Is one night everything she hopes? Or will she become her own worst nightmare?
Kipton's one year away from graduation. He's never thought beyond a one night stand until meeting his sister’s new roommate. Finally setting his sights on the girl he can't resist, he's more determined than ever when she won't give in to his persuasions. He's always gotten the girl, and he's not about to give up without a fight.
Will Sophie be able to salvage her dreams and wage a war against her own vices? Can she finally let love in? Or will history repeat itself causing her to self-destruct?
Lighter isn't your typical college romance. Darkness suffocates, dreams are dashed, and battles are lost. Love takes on a whole new meaning.
EXCERPT
Without another
word spoken, her lips tangle with mine in the most innocent way before our
tongues eventually meet. She’s challenging my body to either stay in control or
break free. When her hands move from my shoulders and glide down my back, I
make a split second decision and gently move over top of her, wedging my leg
between hers. She keeps her lips locked with mine while exploring with her
hands. “Off,” she mumbles against my mouth while tugging on my shirt. Reaching
behind my neck, I pull it over my head eager to see what she plans to do next.
She claws at the blankets between us, trying to get rid of the barrier.
Helping her, I
pull the comforter down so I can touch her body. Sliding my hands under her
shirt and over her stomach, she sucks in her toned abs when I move to kiss the
soft skin around her belly button. Moaning softly, she gives me the confidence
I need to continue.
“Kipton,” she
whispers.
I raise my head to
look at her, but her eyes are closed. “Is this okay, Sophie?” She nods her head
but I need her words. “I need to hear you, beautiful.”
“Yes, don’t stop.”
“Put your arms
above your head.” She follows my direction and I easily pull her shirt off.
Left in her pink lace bra, I pull the straps off her shoulders. Without
removing it entirely, I inch the lace away from her chest. Her back arches as
she anticipates my next move. Flicking her pebbled nipples with my tongue, she
responds instantly.
“Please, don’t’
make me wait. I need you, Kipton. Make me feel something else – something
good.”
“I’m right here,
Sophie. You have me.” I don’t understand her request entirely, but I give her
what she wants anyway. We can discuss her second request later. I reach my hand
inside her yoga pants and slip under the lace of her panties, touching her
wetness. “Sophie, shit.”
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AUTHOR BIO:
Gia is a lover of all things romance and a firm believer that everyone deserves a happily ever after. She resides in the small but mighty state of Delaware with her husband and son. Mother and wife by day, writer by night - she's a girl with a dream to write.
When she's not busy writing, she can be found roaming the isles of Kirkland's or up to her elbows in Play-doh.
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." ~Maya Angelou
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Thanks for the post, this is new to me and it looks like it packs an emotional punch! I am excited to check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward on reading this book <3
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