Monday, March 21, 2011

Sneak-Peek: Lemniscate + Trailer + Win Angel Star, Lemniscate


Hi everyone! First of all, happy book birthday to Jennifer & Lemniscate! Here is a sneak-peek on Jennifer Murgia’s second book. She sent me an email yesterday and said that all the comments on this post will still be included for the contest! Read on and leave a comment!
  
Chapter One
It had been raining for three days straight. I rolled onto my side to face the window towards the bit of light glowing behind the thin skin of my eyelids and grew excited for a moment, thinking today the sun might finally make an appearance. I should have known better. Under normal circumstances I would have been more than happy to cinch my covers in closer, keeping the warmth in as long as possible, thawing my flannel-wrapped arm after mercilessly sending it out into the open to slam the snooze button. But not today.
I opened my eyes to Garreth standing at the glass, his skin reflecting back a pale glimmer against the dry side of the window. My warm light on the bleakest of Monday mornings was tracing the crooked lines of water with his finger, seemingly deep in thought.
“Writing love notes to me on my window?” I mused out loud, stretching my cramped legs toward the bottom of my quilted bed. I propped myself up onto my elbow as he turned around, his striking blue eyes reminded me of his perfection.
Each day I’m astounded to find him here with me.
My angel. My guardian. My boyfriend.
Garreth has been earthbound for months now, choosing to live the life of a mortal just so he can spend each and every waking moment with me. It’s not that he’s giving up an extraordinary existence, he’s just trading part of one for another. He’s still my guardian, still here to protect me. True, there isn’t anything human about him besides the charade he plays for others, and his looks, which, now that I think about it, aren’t quite human either. I remember the irregular heartbeats I felt the first time we met at school last spring. The way I would feel all weak and fluttery. Words can’t describe what he means to me. My mother would call it unhealthy and irrational if she ever learned the true depth of my emotions. Anyone would.
Garreth’s aura isn’t like the average guy running around my school or at the mall. He’s pure. Surreal. And his heart beats only for me. I should feel important and flattered, I know. But honestly, it makes me uncomfortable. Why anyone would give up the freedom of roaming the heavens to be stranded here is beyond me.
Especially for me.
“You’re awake,” he said, walking slowly to my bedside. Sitting down and looking deeply into my eyes, Garreth bent to kiss me good morning. His hand rested gently on my cheek, allowing me to feel the exceptional warmth of his skin, his soft touch nearly lulling me back to sleep.
“Oh, no you don’t. It’s time for you to get up.”
“Please tell me it’s Saturday,” I murmured, forcing my face into my pillow.
“Unfortunately, it’s Monday and unfortunately again, we have a calculus test today.” Garreth nudged my ribs and I couldn’t help giggling.
“Ok, ok! I’m up!” I smiled into his chiseled face. He looked as handsome as always. His sandy hair, tousled as usual, hung seductively over his brilliant blue eyes. My eyes traced the strong bridge of his nose, which led to his perfect lips, and I let my eyes rest there for a few minutes. Picking up on my thoughts, he bent lower. I could smell the warmth of his skin, fragrant and spicy, as if he’d just showered with an amazing fragrance not yet discovered and bottled. It was his scent, an incense of sorts that belonged only to him and gently surrounded him like his aura. It made me dizzy, but I loved it. I closed my eyes as his lips rested softly on mine and my arms wove up and around his neck to keep him longer.
“Test? Remember?” He grasped my hands, still clasped behind his neck, and uncurled my fingers with a gentle strength, bringing them to rest at my sides. “Later . . . later you can kiss me and not let go,” he whispered softly into my hair and then stood up.
“Of course you’ll ace this test. You have infinite knowledge.” I was being sarcastically playful, and Garreth rolled his eyes.
“I’ll make sure I get a few wrong.”
“Gee, thanks,” I responded.
I could hear my mother stirring down the hall. Within minutes she’d be padding softly in this direction to her shower and stop at my door along the way, urging me to wake up. She’s not aware that I’m usually up by this point, nor is she aware that Garreth is the one to wake me before she ever gets the chance to.
A dresser drawer scraped shut, usually Garreth’s clue for a silent, celestial exit, knowing twenty minutes from now he’d be knocking on the kitchen door to take me to school. I kissed him goodbye with one last chance to see the blue of his eyes sparkle like diamonds. Like clockwork, my mother’s knuckles rapped at my door.
Only twenty minutes longer.
That’s all I have to wait.
Twenty minutes.


Giveaway: Signed Angel Star and Lemniscate + a cute double wings necklace


Rules:

If you want to win these books (they’re awesome) just leave a comment with your email address! I think this is open internationally!

Last but not the least, watch Lemniscate's trailer! Just a visual something to make you want to read it more. :)




20 comments:

  1. Please let it really be open internationally! I'd LOVE to win this prize :)

    Happy book birthday, Jennifer!

    judittten at gmail dot com

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  2. Thank you for this giveaway. I would like to win these books!

    valanthiriel@gmail.com

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  3. The necklace looks wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway.

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  4. Ooh! I haven't read Angel Star but because of your enthusiasm for these books I can't help getting all excited as well! Haha! I'd love to win those books and that gorgeous necklace! Count me in, please! :)

    girlaboutbooks@gmail.com

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  5. Ahh! I want to read this chapter but I haven't read the first book yet. Is it safe to read without having read Angel Star?

    I soo want to be entered into the contest, I really want to start this series!

    Thanks!
    hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com

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  6. Please count me in if it's international!
    petra_socaciu(at)yahoo.com

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  7. This is juts great!!!

    vidishamun@gmail.com

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  8. Book sounds amazing and great trailer. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. You're killing me. I must read this sequel.

    Vivien
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  11. I haven't read this series yet but after reading the first chapter I'd like to! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    My email is AmberInBlunderland@yahoo.com.

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  12. l so hope this is open internationally too!
    Thanks for another great giveaway =)
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  13. Thanks for sharing!! Cant wait to read more.

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  14. Thanks for the giveaway. The necklace is so cute and I loved the sample chapter.
    Please enter me.
    d.septer at insightbb.com

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  15. These sound like great books, and that necklace is so nice! Enter me in the contest!!

    Thanks!
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  16. I'd love to win these! Thanks!!

    sauvadeavelle@yahoo.com

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  17. I'd love to read these. Thanks for the giveaway!

    erinberry12 at gmail dot com

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  18. No way am I reading this until I read Angel Star!
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  19. What a great giveaway! I can't wait to read this!

    Stephanie- the girl on fire
    thegirlonire27 at gmail dot com

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  20. I haven't read these books yet but I can't wait to! And I LOVE the necklace! Thanks for the giveaway!
    lexie.bookbug at gmail dot com

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