Barrier
by D.C.
Renfroe
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GENRE: Romance
Thriller
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BLURB:
When
Claire Luna is kidnapped and taken to a remote island, her predictable life is
torn to shreds. She thought she understood grief, loss and loneliness. But
nothing prepared her for the island.
Tucker
Knight had his world turned upside down when he was a young teen. He’d known
love, security and normality. But things changed, and somehow he lost his
innocence along the way.
Barrier
takes you on a compelling, thrilling and sometimes brutal journey of Claire and
Tucker, who in a bid to control their destiny, must learn about trust and
submission. And also about love.
The
island is under the control of Dr. Stephen Bell, a scientist obsessed with the
secrets of humanity through genetic engineering. Claire is part of his
obsession, and quickly comprehends Bell’s twisted intentions. She is forced to
decide between submission and life-altering consequences. In her desperate
attempt to survive, Claire surprises Bell and Tucker with her strength to
fight.
But, can
she trust Tucker? Is he her enemy or her savior? Claire understands that to
surrender means to survive, but can she endure? Tucker can’t help but be
enamored by the spirited and determined Claire, but to survive, he must face
and overcome his haunting past. Up until Claire’s arrival on the island, he had
never thought himself capable, or deserving, but perhaps this was his chance to
finally do the right thing.
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EXCERPT
“We have to get out of here. We can go, just leave
somehow.”
Levi came away from the window and stood closer to
me. His face lit up at the idea of escape. “Now you’re talking my language,”
Levi piped.
“We just need a boat, some way to get away.” My
voice was a high-pitched shrill, but I struggled to keep it low enough so the
guards didn’t hear me. My legs shook. I could hear my heart’s pounding in my
ears. Levi was nodding his head.
“I already showed you there is no way off this
island, Claire.” Tucker grabbed my shoulders with both hands. I heard a slow
sigh come Levi’s direction.
I pretended Tucker hadn’t spoken. I pulled myself
free of his hold and looked at Levi.
“There must be some way over that fence, or through
the gate. We just have to figure it out,” I continued. Tingling inched across
my skin like crawling insects. My hands went to my head like I was trying to
squeeze out an idea of how it could be done. Levi watched me, contemplated what
I was saying. His face was dark in thought. He looked from me to Tucker. His
eyebrows gathered in the center. He glanced at the clock on the wall
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AUTHOR Bio and
Links:
I began writing many years ago and put it aside
to raise a family. I put myself through college working toward a Bachelor’s
Degree in Communication, which I have almost completed. I took every writing
class that was offered and finally put pen to paper after dreaming of
completing a novel for almost twenty years. In the meantime, I worked as a
freelance journalist for a local newspaper briefly and wrote a personal blog
while living in south Florida. I currently work as an Instructional Designer
based in Austin, Texas. I am a mother of four and truly believe they are my
greatest creation! Two of my children inherited my love of writing and I
encourage them to write every chance they get!
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION
The author will be
awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter
during the tour.
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