Trevor Matteny has arrived 😍
Jan 23, 2025 1:31 pm
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Guess who's back...
That's right, folks! I'm back again. In case you missed my first little note, it's Trevor Matteny & I'm here to convince you to read The Perfect Love. (Because it's out now!)
So here we go… it's about me… and my girl Chelsea, but ya know, I'm a big part of it so…
What’s that? You need more convincing? Rude, but whatever.
There you go. See all that emotion and sexiness? Just look at how 🔥 we are together.
Wait. You still need more? Honestly, I'm starting to think you don't even like me. This is how it started with my girl, too, so I'm convinced I can win you over. Or maybe she can.
How about a look at the first chapter of The Perfect Love?
Excerpt from Chapter 1- Beautiful Badass
Chelsea
One day, when I have children, I want to be able to tell my daughters, a man did not break me. The world did not break me. I fought back, and I’ll keep fighting.
Which is why I’m loading up my cute little Prius, ready to take on the world—or at least a new town. Setting off on an adventure.
Just call me Bilbo Baggins.
If Bilbo had been motivated by healing from past trauma and a quiet feminine rage burning softly in the background like a well-stoked fire.
I load my large, bright purple suitcase into my trunk and shove it closed, inhaling the lake air. I’m trading one lake for another with my college choice, but I’m hoping that will help me feel more at home.
My dad looks at me hesitantly. “Got everything? Are you sure you don’t want me to drive you?”
I let him pull me into a hug while channeling my inner strength. That strength has been my survival and the closest thing I have to the old, confident version of myself.
“I’m sure. I’ll be okay. Part of the reason I chose to transfer to SUNY Finger Lakes and move to Old Lake Town is because Uncle Robbie will be right there.” Literally. My uncle owns a small apartment house and will be two floors down from me if I need him. Safety while not compromising my independence.
I get why Dad’s worried, though.
I spent four straight months in bed, two more angry while I clawed my way out, and the last three picking up the pieces. Not healed but healing. I’m on a journey to reclaim the best parts of the old me while building the person I’m becoming.
New college. New focus. Fresh start. Hopefully everything I need to stay out of the space I was in and let myself take chances and meet new people, find new friends. Even if there are some things I’ll never do again. And that’s okay.
I’m okay.
And when I’m not, I will be.
I’m resilient even in the moments when I don’t feel that way.
Or at least that’s what my therapist says.
Yeah, healing is a journey.
My phone goes off, and I pull it from my back pocket, only to find a group text from my supposed best friends asking why I didn’t go out with them last night.
Getting away from two insufferably unempathetic people is just another bonus of moving almost three hours away.
When your life falls apart, you learn quickly how strong your friendships are. Unfortunately, I learned mine were as fragile as a mediocre white man’s ego.
Which is why I ignore my text, put my phone in my purse, and set that in the backseat. I want nothing but my fantasy audiobooks for the next three hours of my life.
Morally gray fae book boyfriends are better than real world men. I said what I said.
💜💜💜
Now, a note from Chelsea...
Thank you, Trevor, for that introduction. Chelsea here, and of course you just needed my POV to sell you. How could you not? I'm a messy, relatable AF, feminist queen. At least that's what Trevor tells me. It's possible it's going to my head. Anyway… seriously, our story is full of emotion, trust building, swoony moments, the steamy bits you're craving, and so much love. I hope you’ll check it out. You can find it on Kindle Unlimited, ebook, and paperback with the special edition paperback and the hardcover coming soon.
Oh! And if you love music as much as I do, check out our playlist. It's the vibes of our love story. I think you'll love it, right from the jump 😉
And now, Trevor has one last thing to say…
Okay, I can admit, my girl is the best thing ever, so of course you just needed to see more of her. Anyway, I have one last thing to say to you before we go (with Chelsea’s permission).
If you grab The Perfect Love, I'll love you and be your book boyfriend forever and ever (shh, don't tell anyone).
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Before we go…
Recs from Trevor & Chelsea:
📖Book: A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair
🎧Song: cut! by Maren Morris feat. Julia Michaels (Chelsea) Little Bit Better by Caleb Hearn & ROSIE (Trevor)
📺TV Show: What We Do In The Shadows… it just finished, but it's our latest binge
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Happy reading y’all. And just in case you need a reminder, you're awesome, you're loved, drink water, take care of yourself, and protect your peace.
-Trevor & Chelsea-
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