Title:
The New Ever After
Author:
Julie Farley
Release
date: August 14th, 2013
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
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Description:
After becoming a widow with three
small children, Heather Meadows is starting a new life. She has a sexy new
husband, newborn twins, and a blossoming career as a writer. But with the
advent of summer comes an avalanche of worries about doing it all and being
enough. In her quirky style that drew readers to Tripped Up Love, Heather works
through her new challenges and surprises with the fortitude she found she had
when her first husband died. Only this time, her strength is put to the ultimate
test as she faces losing not only her best friend but her new happily ever
after as well.
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18311002-the-new-ever-after?ac=1
Book Excerpt
After hemming and hawing about the trip for days,
Heather finally woke up on Saturday excited to go on the mysterious honeymoon
with Peter. No matter what Victoria said, it was a well-deserved trip. The last
time she went on an adult vacation for a week was to Paris the year before
Hayes was born. The prospect was exciting, even though she was filled with
guilt and would miss the kids. She knew that Donna and Phil had wanted to take
the big kids for a week to the beach ever since Hank had passed away. They were
excited about being able to take them now. Jenny and Janie were going to
alternate mornings at the house to give Heather's mom a little break. All of
the plans were finalized. All five kids were taken care of. She was almost done
packing the big guys and still had grocery shopping to do for the necessary
supplies for her mom and the twins. Heather also had to get herself ready.
Peter had insisted on packing her clothes, but she was determined to throw a
few things in just in case she didn’t like his choices.
Heather got up and ran her errands, which included
going to have a Brazilian wax done. The whole idea scared the crap out of her,
but she had secretly always wanted to see what it would be like to get one. She
figured now was the perfect time before she was about to leave for a week's
vacation with the hottest guy in town. The spa's website mentioned taking Advil
before the procedure to reduce swelling and pain. She took four just in case.
She was getting the Bombshell Wax and was escorted to a little private room.
The room was funky with pink accents and stars on the ceiling. Music was piped
through speakers. Heather tried to relax and removed her clothes and put on the
little robe. She got up on the table and felt like her stomach was going to
explode because she was so nervous. Brenda, the aesthetician, walked in just as
she was contemplating getting up to go, having decided this wasn't a great
idea.
"Hi, sweetie! First time?"
"Yes, and I'm having second thoughts."
"No need. Just lie down and it will be over
before you know it."
Heather wasn't sure why she ever thought this was a
good idea. She only really wanted Peter down there or a doctor who had to
perform some kind of exam. Brenda readied the materials and started the
process. Heather was holding onto the sides of the table with a death grip. The
aesthetician smiled and went to work.
"How many kids do you have?"
"I have five."
"FIVE?"
"Three kids and a set of twins."
"Wow, you look great for five kids," she
said, and Heather couldn't help but wonder if she was thinking that her lady
parts looked great or the rest of her. Was stuff supposed to be hanging out?
Should she feel lucky that she only sometimes peed when she sneezed?
"Thanks," said Heather grimacing as the
wax was being put on.
"Now this will hurt a little but I promise it
will be worth it."
Worth it for who? Peter better like it, she thought. He had no idea Heather
was there, and she wanted to keep it a secret until they arrived at their
secret destination. She knew that was going to be hard to do because Peter was
very touchy feely and saw her naked all the time. He thought she was running
errands right now while he was watching the kids.
She yelled as
the first piece of wax was peeled off. Removing hair was more painful than
giving birth, which didn’t really make sense because a piece of hair was miniscule
and a baby’s head was gigantic. After an excruciating fifteen minutes, Heather
felt like she had been riding a horse without a saddle. She paid, thanked
Brenda and went on her way.
About the Author:
Julie Farley was born and raised on Long Island. Even though she now
lives in Virginia, a piece of her heart still lives in New York. And there's
one in Chicago and South Bend, IN home of her alma mater Notre Dame. When
Julie's not writing she's teaching preschool or taking care of her own four
children. Julie grew up with her nose in a book and her love of books turned
into a love of writing as well. Julie published her first book, Tripped Up
Love, in May of 2013. The sequel, The New Ever After, will be released in July
of 2013.
Website: www.juliefarley.com
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