Future Like This is out now!!
Jan 26, 2024 1:30 pm
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Hey everyone!
I'm writing to you today from my living room, right before I send this, because last minute is my life right now.
Anyone else feel like January is the longest month of the year and yet there's also somehow not enough time to get everything done?
Maybe it's just because I've been editing, writing, and so much more!
Speaking of which…
Future Like This is out now!
I love all my book babies, but Miles and Amelia hold a special place in my heart. Their love story is in many ways very different from the rest in this group of friends, but the emotion and healing and growth mixed with endless love is there in spades. I love these two so much, and I hope you'll enjoy the beginning of their HEA.
Keep scrolling for a tease of the first chapter!
Future Like This sneak peek
The Most Ridiculous Things
Amelia
“My mom… they think she—she had a stroke.” I choke out the words into Miles’s chest. Then I yank my head back and look up at him. “I need to get to the hospital.”
“We need to.”
“You don’t have—”
He steps back, cradling my face in his hands as he looks into my eyes. “You’re mine. Mine to love. Mine to protect. Mine to support. Whatever is happening, it’s we. So, let’s go.”
Even though I should be hauling ass to the car to get to the hospital, I can’t. I can’t move. Except to throw myself against his chest and hold him as tight as I can with my stomach in the way.
“I love you,” I whisper.
“I love you too, sweetheart.”
“I’m sorry.” I pushed him away all week—longer than that, really—now he’s here, taking care of me without a second thought.
“Not right now.” His voice is calm and gentle. “There will be time for that. Right now, we need to get to the hospital.” He kisses my head, then steps back and shuts off his computer before grabbing his wallet and keys from the top drawer of his desk. He guides me back to my office to grab my purse and makes sure my computer is shut down as well, then he leads me to the elevators.
I’m an absolute wreck. I used to be able to handle things like this on my own, but now? Miles is basically maneuvering me to the car. Guiding me through doorways and making sure I don’t walk into anyone. How did I get this way?
My gut instinct is to say it’s because I’ve let someone take care of me for too long and that has stolen my independence, but I shut that thought down. No. I’m not weak. I’m finally safe and supported enough to not have to deal with hard things alone. I don’t have to push myself to the breaking point to survive anymore. I did that for so long, and it’s why I’m falling apart now.
Though it’s hard to push past those feelings, it’s easy to lean on Miles. When I do, I feel sparks of relief shooting through me, like they’re rushing to heal the cracks that have formed in my heart and soul.
When we get to his car, I wrap my arms around him again, desperate for his warmth and the safety of his arms.
“I’ve got you.” He kisses the side of my head, then helps me into the car and buckles me up. Sometimes that bossy protective thing drives me crazy. I can buckle my own seatbelt. But right now, it’s comforting to let him care for me.
When he shuts my car door, I close my eyes and let out a long breath, tears trickling down my cheeks.
They think she had a stroke.
They couldn’t give me much information other than she was unconscious. I’m not sure if she was still unconscious or only was for a bit. The nurse sounded inexperienced which left me more stressed. All the more reason we need to get to the hospital so I can find out what’s happening.
My stomach flips at the thought. What if I get there and they tell me—
“What if she dies?” I mutter, opening my eyes and looking at Miles.
He’s focused on the road ahead of him, but he says, “Let’s not go to that place. But if that happens… Fuck, Ames. I don’t know what to say. I know this is scary, and I can’t make any promises about what will happen or find words to make you feel better. All I can do is tell you I’ll be right by your side. No matter what happens, I’ll be there with you.”
I reach over and rest my hand on his thigh. I know he’ll be right at my side. Words he said months ago flit through my mind. After he told his friends I was pregnant, I asked him what would happen if I miscarried. My other hand drops to my stomach, the mere thought is too much right now. He told me if I did, we’d have the best support system in the world. I know that’s true now. We can’t control the painful things in life. All we can do is face them. I told him that, then promptly ignored it when I needed it most. All I’ve done lately is try to avoid painful feelings. It’s hurt me more in the long run.
I have to get my shit together.
Or maybe I need to fall the hell apart before I can pick up the pieces again.
Either way, I have to get through today and whatever it brings first.
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If you're new here or new to the Friends Like This series...
Welcome to the emotional roller coaster! Jump on and take a ride with Rae, Aaron, Sarah, Joel, Miles, and Mackenzie. The Friends Like This series follows this group of lifelong besties from high school to their mid twenties, telling all about their lives and love stories. Book 1-4 are all about Aaron and Rae and their beautifully messy best friends to lovers romance. Books 5 & 6 tell Sarah and Joel’s swoony and emotional love story. Books 7 & the newly released 8 tell the love story of Miles Hyun-Hansen and his unicorn girl, Amelia. Books 9, 10, and 11 will tell Mackenzie's story & close out the series. They're all coming this year.
If you haven't started the series yet, now is the perfect time to fall in love. All books are available on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited.
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Finally, don't forget to grab this month's freebie
This month's featured book is Santa's Proposal by Ella Braeme
An injured police officer meets single mom steamy small-town romance.
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What's coming next?
Keep an eye out for my next newsletter which will feature...
- More free books
- A giveaway
- New covers
- Maybe a tease if Mackenzie's love story
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Behind the scenes with me...
Want to know what I'm working on right now? Listening to? Reading? What's rumbling around in my head? Well, I'm going to tell you anyway!
🖊️Currently working on: Nothing Like This
👀Currently distracting me from that: All the annoying business things that I'd like to throw out the window
📖Currently reading: Nothing... because Nothing Like This is taking up all my brain space lol
🎧Currently listening to: Still LOTS of Taylor Swift
If you want more fun behind the scenes info, make sure you join my FB reader group, Bethany’s Book Besties! It's where we talk about books, romance, my characters & their love stories, and where I share random unedited snippets of what I'm working on and other fun teases! And this year there will also be some exclusive giveaways! Don't miss out on the fun!
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That's all for me this week. I hope you enjoy Future Like This or whatever you're reading next! Until next time, take care and happy reading.
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