T.L. Swan’s newest release
in the Stanton Series drops on June 5th!
You don’t want to miss this
final chapter in Stanton Bliss!
Blurb
We've
changed. Darker, damaged and unable to conform. My husband Joshua is dealing
with the past the best that he can.....as am I.
Nobody
else can understand the language we speak. The trauma we have been through.
But with
the pain comes pleasure and happiness is our gift.
Excerpt
My eyes glance up to
the stone staircase for the hundredth time as my heart hammers in my chest.
“She changed her
mind,” Cameron whispers. “Smart woman. She’s currently on her way to Ibiza.”
I throw him a glare
and Adrian chuckles.
Eight years and it all
comes down to this – this moment in time where we become one.
A united family.
A broad smile instantly
crosses my face as the thought runs through my mind.
I inhale deeply. What
the fuck is taking them so long? I turn back to Ben who is sitting in the front
row. “What time did they get back from the beach?” I frown.
Max smirks. “Relax.
She’s fine. I checked on her half an hour ago. She’s ready to go.”
I nod nervously and
blow out a breath. Ok, relax. I shake my head and look at the ground as my
nerves, once again, steal my rationality.
“Here they come,”
Adrian whispers and my eyes instantly flick to the top of the stone staircase.
I see them. First Abbie, then Bridget.
I feel like I can’t
breathe.
A smile spreads across
my face as my girl comes into focus on Brock’s arm, the wind whipping through
her hair.
She looks gorgeous…
and not because she is wearing a sexier than hell wedding dress – although,
that could have a lot to do with it.
It’s her smile.
Her strength.
Her courage, and the
love that has shone through to me since she has been found.
I always knew she was
strong, but I had no idea to what depth.
Her eyes lock on mine
as she walks down the stairs like a rock star without one single hesitation.
God, I love this
woman.
She is wearing a
fitted, white satin dress, and her hair is down and full with a large white
flower tucked behind one ear. I have never seen anything more beautiful and I
feel myself harden as a wave of emotion hits me like a tsunami. Fuck… not now.
I have to stop myself
from running up the stairs to greet her, to pull her down to me. Hurry up!
I watch intently with
my heart in my throat and, after what seems like an eternity, she arrives at
the bottom of the staircase before making her way to the alter on our ledge.
“Hello.” She smiles
softly.
“Hello,” I whisper,
and before I can stop myself, I have her in my arms and I’m kissing her gently
on the lips. I haven’t seen her all day and I’ve missed her so desperately.
Tash closes her eyes and kisses me back, then again, and before either of us
know what’s happening, we are kissing passionately and our friends are all
laughing.
We eventually pull
apart from each other in realization of what we are doing.
Fucking hell, reign it
in, Stanton.
There is a time and a
place, and at the alter, on your wedding day, with everyone watching isn’t it.
The memory of us
making out on the dance floor, that first night at Scott’s wedding, comes to
the forefront of my mind, and I have to bite my bottom lip to hold back my grin
What is it about us
and weddings?
The minister moves
forward and smiles warmly. “Can you take each others hands please?”
My eyes flick to the
minister, Father Joseph. I flew him in from L.A. yesterday. I had to be
positive that the marriage was legal, and the only way I could ensure that was
to get him here myself.
Natasha and I face each
other and she giggles loudly.
“Holy crap. We are
getting married!” she exclaims excitedly as she lifts her flower bouquet in the
air. Everyone bursts into laughter and I melt as my eyes hold hers. That is
such a Natasha thing to say.
And then I’m transfixed.
I watch my beautiful
Natasha declare her love with her sacred wedding vows and I watch as she slides
the gold band on my finger. I, in return declare mine vows to her and slide the
gold band onto her finger.
She slowly leans
forward and tenderly places her hand on my cheek and kisses me, sweeter than
anything I have ever experienced, longed for with all of my heart. I feel
myself well up and blink to stop myself from crying.
The love on the ledge,
both between us and from our families, is so strong that I’m sure it could be
felt from another galaxy, it’s such a tangible force. I pull out of her kiss
and glance around to see everyone seems to be feeling the same way, all of them
wiping their eyes, overcome with emotion. Even Ben has a tear in his eye. Nothing
has ever felt so right and so damn well fucking deserved.
I desperately wish I
could bottle this perfect moment in time so I could replay it again and again
throughout my life.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife.”
Through teary eyes
Natasha laughs, leans closer, and tenderly cups my face.
“Kiss me, my husband.”
Our lips touch and I
am lost.
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About the Author:
Tee Swan was born in Sydney
Australia and is the author of Contemporary Romance novels, Stanton Adore,
Stanton Unconditional and Stanton Completely.
Her new novel, Find Me Alastar is due for release in early 2016.
Her new novel, Find Me Alastar is due for release in early 2016.
She studies Psychology and works for
the Australian Schizophrenia Fellowship. When Tee is not working in the depths
of mental health, you will find her daydreaming about her next story, writing,
drinking coffee or hanging with her beloved husband and three kids in her
sleepy beach side town south of Sydney.
Tee’s aim is to write steamy, tender
love stories that stay with you long after you close the book.
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