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About the Book
Hypnotized
A new adult romance by Lacey Wolfe
Paisley
I’m discovering who I am in this world. Venturing out on my own, away from my parents, and finding out what life is really all about. College isn’t as easy as I thought it would be, especially with my best friend Evan becoming someone I hardly recognize.
But then I met Gabe. He changed everything. My life will never be the same.
Gabe
I lived my life day to day, waiting for something great to happen.
Then she walked into the coffee house, with her long legs and killer smile. I had to know her. Nothing was going to stop me. She hypnotized me from the moment I laid eyes on her.
And after the first kiss, my fate was sealed to Paisley.
I’m discovering who I am in this world. Venturing out on my own, away from my parents, and finding out what life is really all about. College isn’t as easy as I thought it would be, especially with my best friend Evan becoming someone I hardly recognize.
But then I met Gabe. He changed everything. My life will never be the same.
Gabe
I lived my life day to day, waiting for something great to happen.
Then she walked into the coffee house, with her long legs and killer smile. I had to know her. Nothing was going to stop me. She hypnotized me from the moment I laid eyes on her.
And after the first kiss, my fate was sealed to Paisley.
Content
Warning: This book is recommended for ages 17 and up. Adult situations,
including sex, underage drinking, and drugs will be found within these pages.
Excerpt
As I walked down the sidewalk in the
Georgia heat, I tried not to let what Kristy said bother me. I wasn’t attached
to my parents. Not really. I had a good relationship with them. We didn’t fight
much. The horror stories Kristy used to tell, though. Her mom and her did not get along. She spent most of her
time with me because of the constant screaming. I wasn’t surprised she had no
problem leaving the state and not looking back.
So maybe it was time to move out. I
was eighteen, nineteen in a few months, after all. I guess it was time to do
it, but I just wasn’t feeling that push. Maybe once classes started and the
commute was too much.
Next to the entrance of the coffee
shop was a bike. Not a bicycle; a big motorcycle. I rolled my eyes at the
pretty piece of machinery. How could someone be so inconsiderate to park there?
It wasn’t a parking spot. Some people had no common sense, or even cared about
how rude they were. Hopefully, some cop would ride by and give this jerk a
ticket.
The dimly lit shop threw me as I
stepped inside, the only lights by the register. The walls were painted a deep
blue, and it was cool, almost to the point my skin bubbled up with goose bumps.
Note to self: Don’t come here to study without a flashlight and
sweatshirt.
The various drink offerings were
written in neon chalk on a giant chalkboard by the register. I had to admit, it
looked kind of cool. The café had a laid back air to it and would probably be a
great place to hang out with friends.
As I stared at the board, I got the
feeling someone was watching me. Glancing over my shoulder, I noticed him in the back corner. He was
definitely staring at me.
I tried to look away, but I was drawn
to him. He sat there, leaning back in the chair, as he took a drink from his
cup, still gazing at me. Then I noticed the helmet on the table. There was no
way that guy had the motorcycle out front. He wore a pink button-down shirt and
dark jeans that appeared to be pressed.
“Can I help you?”
I spun and saw a young woman behind
the counter. “Uh, yeah. Sorry.”
“Didn’t mean to scare you.” She
smiled as she twirled her long, brown locks.
I didn’t mean to stare at that guy
for so long. It was like he’d hypnotized me. “I’ll take a tall iced mocha.”
The girl picked up a cup and with
sharpie in hand asked, “Name?”
“Paisley.”
After I dug out the exact change—yes,
I’m one of those people—I stepped back to wait. Every nerve in my body told me
he still watched me, but I wouldn’t look at him. Absolutely not. Okay, one
glance won’t hurt.
Damn. He was hot. He kept his dark
hair short, but long enough that if I kissed him, my fingers could tangle in
his hair.
Kiss him? I
would not be doing that.
“Paisley,” the lady behind the
counter called.
I turned my attention from the
strikingly sexy guy back to the barista and thanked her as I took my cup. I
needed to get out of here. Keeping my focus on the door, and away from the hot
guy, I made a beeline for the door. Before I could make my escape, he reached
out and touched me, stopping me in my tracks. Wow, I hadn’t realized his table
was so close to the door.
“Hey.” He grinned, oh so sexily.
Taking a deep breath I said, “Hi.”
“I’ve never seen you in here before.”
If I’d known this place was full of hotties, I’d have been here more. “First time.” I took a sip of my
drink.
“I hope it’s been a good experience.
Perhaps I’ll see you again.” He tapped his fingers on the table, never
blinking.
“Maybe.”
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Review
Rating: ★★★★ stars
The excerpt above is what drew me into the story. I just had to know what Gabe's deal was. Yes I'm a sucker for bad boys, both current and reformed. I'm also a sucker for good girls with bad boys.
I liked Paisley. She's sweet and endearing and learning to be her own person. I loved how she was independent but knew when it was time to lean on others to help. I admire her convictions as well. Gabe was a total sweetheart and a bad boy. I loved how considerate he was in all things and how he treated Paisley.
I feel like I read this book in very little time. I wasn't expecting some of the turns the book took but that's good for an avid reader like me. I do hope to read more of Gabe and Paisley in the future. I also hope to maybe see Kristy get her own story. Everyone needs a friend like her.
Lacey Wolfe did a great job describing the pangs of leaving home, meeting new people, and challenging situations. It really felt like this story could've been about some of my own experiences. I look forward to reading more of her books.
*Copy given for review by the author. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated in any way for them.*
About the Author
Lacey Wolfe has always had a passion for words, whether it’s
getting lost in a book or writing her own. From the time she was a child she
would slip away to write short stories about people she knew and fantasies she
wished would happen. It has always been her dream to be a published author and
with her two children now of school age, she finally has the time to work on
making her dream come true.
Lacey lives in Georgia with her husband, son and daughter, their six cats and one black lab who rules the house.
You can find Lacey at the following places:
Website / The Wolfe Pack Group / Facebook / Facebook Page / Twitter / Pinterest
Lacey lives in Georgia with her husband, son and daughter, their six cats and one black lab who rules the house.
You can find Lacey at the following places:
Website / The Wolfe Pack Group / Facebook / Facebook Page / Twitter / Pinterest
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