Title: The Unwritten Series
Age Group: Adult
Genre: Contemporary
Romance
Cover Designer: Lauren Runow
Release Date: July 12,
2016
Book Description
Book Description
* The Unwritten Series is the boxed set of
Unwritten and Rewritten.*
Charlie Ashley, or Mr. Ashley as his clients
know him, is a high-end male escort who gets paid thousands for whatever
services his clients require. He’s lived the last ten years alone, not letting
anyone in, enjoying his success and provocative lifestyle.
Allison Hayes has no idea the man she is falling
in love with is a male escort. She connects with Charlie through their love of
music, playing a taunting game asking herself if she loves him, hates him or if
she is going to save him.
After meeting Allison, Charlie enters a world
where everything he knows no longer makes sense, leaving him too scared to move
forward, yet making it impossible to look back.
But can he give up his entire life for love?
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Excerpt:
At five o’clock the next day I walk toward Starbucks to see if
Allison will show up. Standing outside the door, I peek in through the window
and see her sipping her latte, listening to music. Her hair is softly curled,
pulled halfway back showing off her sensual neckline and her soft pink lips.
I’m stuck, just watching her like a crazy man.A strange feeling overcomes me and I start to question myself. What the fuck am I thinking? Why am I even meeting this girl? I can’t date!
I turn to leave just as she looks up and we lock eyes. Slowly a smile comes over my face and like a moth to a flame, I open the door to walk in.
“Fancy meeting you here. Are you waiting for someone by chance?” I jokingly say walking up to her and placing a small kiss on her cheek, before pulling up a chair next to her.
Allison’s face blushes from my touch. “Why yes, this mysterious guy just up and left yesterday and I was intrigued to know why.”
“Sorry, I had an appointment and I was running late. Plus, I wanted to see if you would play along.”
I try to hide how turned on I am by the sight of her but she’s wearing a loose white shirt, short blue linen shorts, with high wedges that make her tan, fit legs look long and delicious and I can’t help it. All I can think about is having those legs wrapped around me and I know I’m in deep trouble when it comes to this girl.
“Oh, so you’re into games, are you?”
“Games?” I pause, touching my finger to my lips, tapping it like I’m trying to think of something to say. “More like playful inquiry. That way I know you’re interested. Which I like… I’m going to get something to drink, can I get you anything?”
“No, I’m good, thank you though.”
I walk up to the counter and ask for a glass of water. I don’t plan on staying here but all of a sudden my mouth is so dry and I need a break from her to calm my nerves.
I look down at my outfit, questioning if I made the right decision by dressing more casual for our meeting. I have on my Varvatos jeans, collared black shirt and leather Chuck Taylors. I always have on a suit when I meet with a woman but it didn’t feel right with her. She’s not a client and for once I wanted to wear what I actually wanted to wear.
I turn around and catch Allison gazing at me and she flushes as I smile and give her a small wink. Ok, I made the right decision.
“You like the view?” I smirk, walking back with water in my hand.
Allison flushes while a small smile escapes her lips. I’m sure I just embarrassed her pointing out that I caught her checking me out and I instantly regret asking the question. I don’t want to be that cocky guy with her. I just want to be me, not someone else I try to be everyday.
When she doesn’t reply I ask, “What are you listening to today?”
“You know, a little of everything. I’m really into Rise Against lately. The Unwritten Law channel on Pandora plays them and they seem pretty cool.”
“Yeah, I’m familiar, Savior is one of my favorite songs. It’s all about trying to figure out if they can still love each other after everything they’ve been through. She doesn’t hate him and she’s just trying to save him but he thinks he can’t be saved.”
“Impressive,” Allison tilts her head in affirmation.
“So, is this love…?” I pause to see her response. Reaching closer, I whisper in her ear, “Because I’m definitely not the answer…”
Perplexed by my tone, she questions, “Hmm, should I take that as a warning, or are you asking me to save you?”
“I’ll let you be the judge of that,” I reply while I sit back, sipping my water and sending a look her way.
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About the
Author:
Lauren Runow is the author of two Adult
Contemporary Romance novels, Unwritten and Rewritten.
When Lauren isn't writing, you'll find her
listening to music that speaks to her, at her local CrossFit, reading, or at
the baseball field or skatepark with her boys. Her only vice is coffee, and she
swears it makes her a better mom!
Lauren is a graduate from the Academy of Art in
San Francisco and is the founder and co-owner of the community magazine she and
her husband publish. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two
sons.
