The Secrets Between Us
by Katie Mettner
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GENRE: Contemporary Romance
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BLURB:
Of three things I was certain...
The first?
Mercy was exquisite in the most devastatingly broken way.
The second?
I didn’t know how to love, but for the first time in my life, I wanted to try.
The third?
The secrets between us could tear us apart forever.
I wouldn’t let that happen.
The first?
Mercy was exquisite in the most devastatingly broken way.
The second?
I didn’t know how to love, but for the first time in my life, I wanted to try.
The third?
The secrets between us could tear us apart forever.
I wouldn’t let that happen.
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EXCERPT:
“I came by to apologize,” he said, relaxing back in the
chair like he owned the place.
“For?” I asked, sitting across from him in the other club
chair.
“For being rude the other night,” he answered. “I’ve found
myself in a bit of a surly mood lately and I apologize if I took it out on
you.”
I bit my lower lip and tipped my head to the right. “Same,
actually. Truce?” I asked, sticking out my left hand.
He leaned forward and shook it, somewhat awkwardly. “Truce.”
“Great, how about a drink then?” I asked before I thought too
hard about it.
“I could definitely use one,” he agreed. “What do you have?”
“Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, or Captain Morgan,” I answered
instantly.
His brow went up. “Clearly, you like the boys. I guess I
don’t have to worry about you being a lesbian.”
A smirk lifted one side of my lips. “I’m strictly dickly.” I
stood and walked to the kitchen door. “Now, who will it be?”
“Jack and Coke?” he ordered, and I walked off to the kitchen
nodding.
“Be right back,” I said over my shoulder.
Once alone in the kitchen I blew out a long, slow, unsteady
breath. The fact that I had a man in my living room was unnerving. The fact
that it was him was terrifying. And, strictly dickly? Did I say that?
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Katie
Mettner writes small-town romantic tales filled with epic love stories and
happily-ever-afters. She proudly wears the title of, 'only person to lose
her leg after falling down the bunny hill,' and loves decorating her
prosthetic with the latest fashion trends. She lives in Northern Wisconsin with
her own happily-ever-after and three mini-me’s. Katie has a massive addiction
to coffee and Twitter, and a lessening aversion to Pinterest— now that she’s
quit trying to make the things she pins.
The book is $0.99.
https://twitter.com/KatieMettner
https://www.facebook.com/Wisconsinwriter
https://www.instagram.com/sugarlipswi/
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The Secrets Between Us is one of those books where the main
characters are taken out of their environment and thrown together in a way they
normally wouldn’t be. In that vein, I thought it would be fun to do an “either
or” to learn more about them.
Either Or with Hayes Rutherford
Tea or coffee? Coffee. Tea is for the weak. I want my
coffee hot, strong, black, and bottomless.
Hot or cold? I live in North Dakota. We don’t have ‘hot.’
We have cold and a little less cold.
Movie or book? Movie. I spend my entire day reading.
When I want to relax, I always enjoy a good flick. Especially when I’m relaxing
in my bed with a naked blonde snuggled under my arm, if you know what I mean.
*Wiggles brows*
Coke or Pepsi? Coke, Pepsi isn’t good with Jack
Daniels.
Toilet paper – over or under? Why is this a question?
Is this a super important thing in life? If you have to know, over. Under is SO
wrong.
Morning person or Night owl? In my line of work, I
can say with all honesty it depends on what I’m involved in that day. I’ve
learned to be both a morning person and a night owl. Sometimes both in the same
day. *Pauses and stares at the ceiling* Whoa, I just realized what everyone
tells me is true. I am a workaholic and don’t know how to have a normal
relationship in life. *Makes mind blowing motion* Damn, ‘either or’ is more
intense than I expected it to be.
Shower or bath? Shower. If I want to hang around in
hot water I’m going in the jacuzzi. Preferably with a naked blonde under my arm.
*wiggles brows* Of course, the blonde can join me in the shower as well.
City or country? I prefer the city for the conveniences
it offers. Sometimes, the concrete jungle gets to me though, so I head to the
country. As long as they have wi-fi I’m happy! *Pauses* Damn, there’s that
workaholic thing again.
Jazz or Classical? *Turns up lip* Neither. How about
some 80s punk rock? That’s more my speed.
Social Media or book? *Gags* BOOK! Social media is
everything that is wrong with this world. I don’t want to know what all the
people I went to high school with ate for dinner or that their favorite sports
team is winning. I’ll take literature for 1000, Alex.
Cake or pie? Cake. No, pie. No, cake.
Top or bottom? Bottom. Wait, are we talking about sex
or pajamas? This question confuses me. There are so many ways I could answer
this. *waves hands* Okay. Sex — top, I love staring into her eyes. Pajamas —
bottoms.
Either Or with Mercy Johnson
Tea or coffee? Coffee. Tea is for the weak. People
say it’s weird that I drink day old coffee. I don’t think it’s weird. As long
as it’s strong and hot, I’ll drink it.
Hot or cold? I live on a lake in North Dakota. We
don’t have ‘hot.’ We have cold and a little bit less cold. I don’t think I
would survive in hot. I’d probably shrivel up like a dried up orange the second
the sun hit me.
Movie or book? Book. I love reading. It’s peaceful
and relaxing at the end of a long day. There is nothing like snuggling up next
to the fire or under my blanket and reading a good book. Mysteries and
thrillers for me!
Coke or Pepsi? Coke. Pepsi is awful with Jack
Daniels.
Toilet paper – over or under? This is very concerning
for people, isn’t it? Why are we like this as humans? Over. Under is like
putting your underwear on backward. You don’t mean to do it and it’s okay to
fix it immediately.
Morning person or Night owl? Morning. I’m always up
early at Cashmere Camp. There’s always snowplowing to do and chores that
require daylight. Once the dark settles in, it’s hard to do much safely around
the camp.
Shower or bath? Shower. I don’t understand sitting in
a tub full of water that’s full of soap. Like, do you have to stand up and
rinse it all off? Then you might as well take a shower! If I want to sit in
warm water I’ll sit in the hot tub on my deck.
City or country? Country. I lived in the city once and
got the t-shirt I never wear. Give me wide open spaces, plenty of sunshine,
fresh air, and no one around to bother me and I’m a happy woman.
Social Media or book? Uhhhh, social media? I don’t do
social media, so book by default. Social media scares me. I … uh … no, no social media. Is it hot
in here? I don’t feel well…
Cake or pie? Pie. No, cake. No, pie. Hell, I’ll eat either, or, and all.
Before you ask, apple not cherry and chocolate not white.
Top or bottom? Is this a trick question? Are we
talking about sex or pajamas here? I don’t know how to answer this question. I
… uh… is it hot in here? I don’t feel well …
Thanks for hosting!
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