Happy Release Day to Jessica Sorensen and her new book AWAKENING YOU, book 3 in the Unraveling Series. Check out a teaser from the book and make sure to enter the giveaway below for a chance to win an ebook copy of this book!
Awakening You
Unraveling Series – Book 3
By Jessica Sorensen
Lately, life has been going well for Ayden. His relationship with Lyric is starting to heat up and his career in music is taking off. But the disappearance of his sister still weighs heavily on his mind.
Desperate to find out where his sister is, Ayden decides to take drastic measures. But his dangerous risk leads to the unraveling of secrets, and he’s left facing a darker past then he ever could have imagined.
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“And don’t ever forget that, my friend.” I remove the dipstick, glance at the oil level, then put the stick back in. Wiping my hand off with a rag, I step back from the car. “It looks like it might—” My back bumps into Ayden.
He hardly ever instigates contact first, expect on rare, amazing, wonder-filled occasions, so I allow myself to enjoy the earth-shattering moment and breathe in the feel of his body heat.
I smile stupidly when he doesn’t move away. “Whatcha doing?”
“Nothing.” His voice is uneven, revealing his nerves. “I was just…” He releases a breath then places his hands on my hips. Surprisingly, his fingers are steady. “I just wanted to touch you.” He rests his forehead against the back of my head and inhales deeply. “And to make sure you’re okay.”
“Okay about what?” My eyelids drift shut as I lean into his touch.
His simple touches are better than light.
They awaken my body and bring it to life.
More. More. More, my body is craving.
The addiction is potent, consuming, aching.
Leaves my body wanting, pleading, shaking.
Sometimes I feel like I’m withering, fading.
Fading. Fading. Fading.
Into him.
“About … about what happened the other day … when I sleepwalked.” His fingers grasp onto me, and his chest crashes against my back as his shallow breaths turn ragged. “I know I probably freaked you out. I’ve been meaning to ask you about it, but I didn’t want to upset you, so I decide to wait until stuff cooled off.”
“I’m not upset about what happened.” And not surprised one little bit that my theory about him was right. I turn around and loop my arms around him. “I’m just worried about you and how you’re handling it.”
“I’m fine,” he swears, searching my eyes for my true feelings. He forgets, though, that I’m like an open book.
Michel’s Review
Awakening You is the third book in the Unraveling You series. This is a mature YA / New Adult series that is intwined with mystery and romance.
Ayden is finally starting to settle into his new life. He loves his new family and he loves Lyric. They are easing into a new kind of relationship. They are falling in love. The one thing that bothers Ayden is his issues with intimacy and being touched. He can touch others but still has problems with others touching him. He is hoping that his therapy will help him overcome these issues. He wants to have a healthy and loving relationship with Lyric. She is the reason his heart beats.
His hypnotic therapy is another issue. He is remembering bits and pieces of his past but when it comes to seeing actual faces, the memories have not surfaced. The therapy sessions are elevating his levels of stress and anxiety.
The pressure is on. His sister has been kidnapped and the clock is ticking. The police are pressuring Ayden for more. His parents and psychologist want him to ease up on his hypnotic sessions. He wants to try the experimental therapy because he is fearful for his sister’s life.
The group, which is now looking to be an occult, is desperately trying to get Ayden back. They are leaving ominous notes, following him, and haunting his dreams. The terror and danger has escalated. Both the police and his parents are fearful for his life.
Ayden can’t move forward until he can remember his past. His past may not let him move forward. Cliffhanger……
This book really escalated the terror and suspense that is looming over Ayden’s life. It also gave the reader visions of his captors and the torture he endured. It also moved his relationship with Lyric forward into a full blown romantic relationship.
Jessica Sorensen is doing an excellent job with this series. I am dying to get my hands on the next book. Inspiring You is the fourth book in the series. Release date and cover will be revealed soon.
Jessica Sorensen is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author from the snowy mountains of Wyoming. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading and hanging out with her family.
♥SERIES READING ORDER♥
Book 1 – Unraveling You
Lyric Scott has always had a good life. Outgoing, spunky, and musically talented, she’s constantly surrounded by family and friends, yet she still feels there’s something missing.
Then she meets her new next-door neighbor Ayden Gregory. Mysterious, sweet, and sad, Ayden is the exact opposite of Lyric and exactly what she needs to fill the void in her life.
Ayden has been through more than most people and believes his life is always going to be rocky, so when he’s suddenly adopted by the Gregorys, he’s thrown for a turn. But even with a new, loving family, he still finds himself haunted by the memories of his old life. The only true breath of fresh air is when he’s with his best friend, Lyric Scott.
As Lyric and Ayden grow closer, the lines of their friendship start to blur. But when Ayden’s past unexpectedly pushes its way into his new life, their friendship and newfound attraction will be tested.
**A book about Ella and Micha’s daughter and Lila and Ethan’s son from The Secret Series. However, this series can be read on its own.**
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Book 2 – Raveling You
Ayden Gregory may want to keep running from his nightmares, but he no longer has a choice. His past is catching up with him. And fast. He relies on one person to keep him from crumbling. His best friend Lyric Scott.
Lyric feels helpless watching her best friend’s world turn upside down. But she does her best to remain positive and upbeat. Her band gets their very first gig and even with everything going on, her relationship with Ayden starts to heat up.
But when danger enters Ayden’s life again, even Lyric might not be able to help him.
Book 3 – Awakening You
Lately, life has been going well for Ayden. His relationship with Lyric is starting to heat up and his career in music is taking off. But the disappearance of his sister still weighs heavily on his mind.
Desperate to find out where his sister is, Ayden decides to take drastic measures. But his dangerous risk leads to the unraveling of secrets, and he’s left facing a darker past then he ever could have imagined.
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