Title: Reckless Surrender Series: Made For Love #2 Author: R.C. Martin Genre: New Adult Romance Cover Design: Louisa at LM Creations Release Date: August 4, 2015
Synopsis
Three and a half years ago, Daphne walked into my shop, kicked open the
door to my soul, invited herself inside, and got comfortable. By the time I realized she’d made herself at
home, it was too late to kick her out. Now, I’m in love with her. But I’m not her boyfriend. She’s not my
lover. We’re just friends…
Trevor’s it for me. I love him so much it drives me crazy. But we’re
broken—two battered people whose souls have been ravaged by the world. We decided a long time ago
that we wanted to love each other but not attempt to fix one another. Instead, we give each other as
much as we can. I’m beginning to wonder if that’s ever going to be enough…
I don’t want to be her bandaid.
I don’t want to be his addiction.
But if we never cross that line, will I lose her?
If I don’t tell him what I want, will I lose myself?
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Excerpt
Daphne—22
I sigh wistfully as I stare out the window of his big, black, Ford F-150. Not
that there’s much to see, as everything is shrouded in darkness, but it relaxes me nevertheless. As I peer
out at the shadows of trees, I playback the evening we’ve just had. It was a beautiful day for a wedding. I
don’t usually care for such occasions, but this one I wouldn’t have missed for anything in the world.
Avery was the perfect bride and her groom was a fine accessory.
I can’t remember the last time I went to a wedding. I know I’m at that age
where a lot of my peers are choosing to say I do, but I run in a pretty small crowd. I’ve been lucky
enough to avoid the monotony of marriage ceremonies. It’s not that I have anything against
marriage—or even weddings—I was just never that girl who dreamed of my wedding dress
before I got around to losing my first tooth. I’m not holding out for Prince Charming and I don’t fantasize
about what I’d like my future engagement ring to look like. Of course, I won’t judge a girl for dreaming
of those things, so long as she doesn’t judge me for not dreaming of them.
Some days I think I’d like to get married; though, I’m not sure if that’s a
desire that was instilled in me as I grew up under my parents tutelage or if it’s something my heart truly
longs for. I have my days when I think I’d be alright if I never got married—so long as the man I loved
was still around to keep me company.
Or maybe that’s just me fooling myself into believing something that
seems safer than the alternative—safer than the risk that if we were ever anything more, we might
break. We’re already fragmented souls and the two of us together might never be able to make a
whole.
Pushing such thoughts aside, I smile as my head fills with images of Trevor
and myself out on the dance floor. He’s not a dancer. Not at all. It’s actually one of the few things
he’s not good at. Who am I kidding? Neither am I. Yet, in spite of our lack of ability, we got caught up in
the moment and we couldn’t help but join in on the revelry. Those newlyweds and their charm clearly
cast a spell on both of us. I’m not complaining, though. I had a marvelous time.
“What are you thinking about over there?” he asks casually.
With my gaze still trained out the window I reply, “Just remembering. I had
fun. Did you?”
“Surprisingly, yeah.”
His response makes my smile turn into a grin. Weddings aren’t his thing,
either. Although, I think it has more to do with his lack of enthusiasm for suits than anything else.
Even still, he got dressed up and accompanied me without any grumble. I think that makes me pretty
lucky. I’m sure there are plenty of girls whose boyfriends wouldn’t be so accommodating; and
yet, even without the title, he’s that good to me.
“Thank you. For coming.”
“You’re welcome.”
The Promises We Keep
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AUTHOR BIO
R.C. Martin finds it a bit awkward referring to herself in the third person, so
she's only going to do it for this one sentence. (We all know who's writing this bio
anyway!)
I'm a born and bred Coloradan. I will always claim that square state as my
home! While I now reside in Virginia, the land of the Rocky Mountains is where I've left a piece of my
heart and where my characters come to life. I'm a woman in love with love and filled to the brim with
compassion for women like me, on a journey to find themselves in today's society. I aspire to inspire my
readers to do more than settle. I hope that my writing will remind everyone that she (or he!) is valuable
and worthy of the best kind of love--the kind that is gentle, patient, faithful, passionate, all consuming,
never ending, and leaves you breathless.
When I'm not writing I'm reading; when I'm not reading I'm writing...you
know how it goes! I also enjoy cooking, baking, crocheting, and jigsaw puzzles. Basically, I'm an old soul
with a young heart, nonchalantly waiting for my prince to come.
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