Today we have an excerpt from Because of Low.
If you missed it you can read my review of Because of Low HERE.
I glanced down at Cage sprawled out on the floor beside me. He’d somehow managed to find a few blankets and a pillow last night when he’d returned from his two a.m. booty call. He reeked of whiskey and sex. I didn’t allow him to sleep next to me when he’d been out screwing some nameless chick, crazy boy. I resisted the urge to reach down and brush the long black hair out of his eyes. I needed to leave and if I woke him up he’d stop me. My sister was expecting me to keep my niece Larissa today. I was still furious with her but Larissa was a baby and she needed me. She couldn’t help the fact her mommy was a selfish brat.
I took the quilt off the bed as I stood up and gently covered Cage’s half naked body. He’d stripped down to his boxers last night in his attempt to get rid of his smoke, whiskey, and cheap women infested clothing. Didn’t matter he still smelled like all those things. The ridiculously chiseled body of his was always a golden brown. His mother had been one hundred percent Indian and it was obvious in his features. The pale blue eyes of his had to be the only thing his dad gave him genetically and physically. That was one of the many bonds Cage and I shared, absent fathers.
My suitcase held the only three clean outfits I currently had. My dirty clothes were piled up over in the corner of Cage’s room in a plastic laundry basket. I really needed to make time to do the laundry. Grabbing a pair of jeans and a “Hurricane’s Baseball” t-shirt Cage had given me from my meager supply of clothing, I dressed quickly and quietly. After I’d brushed my hair, I closed my suitcase and threw my clothing from last night into the dirty clothes basket.
Gently closing the bedroom door behind me so I didn’t wake him, I turned and headed for the fridge. I needed some coffee and I wanted to leave some ready for Cage when he woke up. Lord knows he’d need it after his late night.
“I thought you left last night.”
I spun around to see Marcus Hardy sitting at the kitchen table with a newspaper and a cup of coffee already in his hands. I really wish he wasn’t so dang gorgeous. Marcus Hardy wasn’t in my league or even my atmosphere. How Cage had landed a Hardy for a roommate, I had no idea. Preston must be really tight with Marcus which seemed odd since Preston grew up much like Cage and me.
“Um, no, that was Cage that left last night.”
Marcus frowned that disapproving frown I’d seen last night again. He really didn’t get Cage and me at all. I wasn’t sure if he was judging me or Cage but it annoyed me. Even though he had the prettiest green eyes I’d ever seen on a guy in my life.
“Cage isn’t here?”
I shook my head, “No, he’s back. He had a um, call last night and he went out. He got back a few hours ago.”
“So he left you here while he went... out”
I sighed and reached for a coffee cup.
“Yep”
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Naww Willow <3 I can't wait to read Because of Low!!! Need it now LOL!
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I aslo tweeted: https://twitter.com/lovesbooks96/status/171478112943620096
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Oh Willow! She's so sweet and caring and it breaks my heart when she thinks Marcus is out of her league. I totally understand why, but she's such a great person, taking care of anyone, she needs someone who deserves her. Like Marcus!
ReplyDeleteAwesome excerpt.
I'd also love to be included in the grand prize giveaway:)
Congrats Abbi! You won yourself a huge fan on this blog tour:))
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I meant "taking care of anyone who needs it"
Deleteand Congrats to Abbi for her awesome writing - not for winning me over as a fan - I've joined her fan club way too late:))
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Abbi is such an awesome writer, I don't know how I never read anything by her.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for sharing these excerpts, these and the character interviews really made me fall in love with Abbi's writing and the characters.
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So excited to read more from Abbi, I just love her characters!!! Thanks for joining the tour and sharing such a great snippet!
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Willow seems great character! This tour is amazing.
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Great excerpt...I want to read more about Low and Marcus.
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catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
Keeps gettin' better n better! Loved this excerpt,need more.Thanks for the giveaway n the tour,love all the bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great excerpt thank you. I'm loving this tour.
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I love that excerpt! I can't wait to read more!!! :)
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OOHHH! Thanks for the excerpt!Can't wait to read this book!!
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Definitely excited to read more from Abbi:) Especially since it's from Marcus's POV=D Thx for the giveaway!
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Tweet link: https://twitter.com/#!/FaraHanany/status/171992384396206081
how wonderful!!!!! man i seriously need to hurry up and get to this damn book!!!!
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I really w3ant to read this! I've already read The Vincent Boys and loved it!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
Tasnim
#4 for Grand Prize
ReplyDeleteI feel bad because I have not read any of her books I have 2 of them & have not gotten to them yet.
I know i will love em too!
U had a great post and review.