Blog Tour: A BETTER FOREVER by Tracey Cramer-Kelly

 

A Better Forever

by Tracey Cramer-Kelly

 

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GENRE: Contemporary romance

 

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BLURB:

 

Tumbling down…

 

Connor Lawson has always been a nerd. A rules follower. The valedictorian who worked his way up to Chief Financial Officer at his company on the Iron Range in Minnesota—and married the girl of his dreams. But his perfect life is crashing down around him. He could lose his job in a company acquisition. And the wife he deeply loves has discovered the shameful secret he’s hidden for most of his life.

 

Shattered dreams…

 

Melina “Mel” Lawson was the opposite of Connor in college, but she fell hard for the man she could talk to for hours. Now, twelve years and two kids into their marriage, life is a blur of hockey practice, drama rehearsals, part-time work and volunteering. Still, she can’t shake the feeling that something is missing. When she discovers what Connor has been struggling with all these years, his betrayal leaves her devastated.

 

Picking up the pieces…

 

They’d once vowed before God to love one another for better or worse—but Mel never imagined anything like this. If Connor is willing to work things out, is Mel ready to salvage this marriage in crisis? Can they recapture true intimacy and find a better forever… together?

 

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Excerpt One:

 

Mel turned her face toward the window as he pulled onto Highway 169. He sighed inwardly; this wasn’t how he wanted to part. He reached for her hand. “I’m sorry I snapped at you.”

 

She didn’t pull her hand away. “I miss you, Connor,” she said. “The kids miss you. Even when you’re home, your mind is still a million miles away and you’re so cranky. I get that you’re stressed, but can’t you leave work, at work?”

 

“I’m sorry,” he said again. “I’ll try to be better.”

 

“And I miss our intimate time,” she said. “We hardly ever have sex anymore.”

 

The words weren’t an accusation, but he responded defensively anyway. “It’s not just me,” he said. “You’re tired a lot, too.”

 

In the uncomfortable silence that followed, Connor knew that hadn’t been the right thing to say. She didn’t understand the pressure he was under. But how could she? He needed to tell her about the acquisition… and he would—when he had a better idea where he stood with his job.

 

Ten minutes later they arrived at the air strip where Mesabi Fabricators kept their private jet. He dragged his bags out of the car.

 

Mel rounded the front of the car. “I don’t think you’re late,” she said.

 

“It’ll be okay.” He planted a kiss on her cheek. “I’ll give you a call when I get to Seattle.”

 

Connor walked toward the hangar. He’d started the morning looking forward to making love with his wife, but now all he felt was relief to be given a reprieve from his marital stress.

 

Which, of course, made him feel like a first-class schmuck.

 

 

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Review: A marriage on the rocks, crumbling under the weight of a demanding job and a family. He was always working and she was always too busy raising the kids. Forget about having a conversation let alone any chance for intimacy. But what if he was able to find other outlets for his needs?

Story had a good narrative, but it was often slow at times and a bit repetitive. The story is good about building up all the tension, the resentment, and the emotional strain. But it does take a while before we start seeing the real havoc.

A fairly nice read overall.

 

My rating: 3 stars

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

Many experiences influence Tracey's writing, and she has been known to undertake unusual endeavors (such as firefighter training and learning to fly a helicopter) just for the sake of the experience. Being an Army-trained combat medic (and civilian EMT) and a "biker chick" for over 30 years has had significant influence in her books, but even "ordinary" events have struck a chord or inspired a character or plot idea. To support her writing habit, she also works PT at a substance abuse counseling center and manages the family business (Leader Motorcycle). She’s a soccer fanatic who’s blessed with a very understanding husband and two children who put up with the “embarrassment” of a motorcycle-riding, romance-writing mom!

 

BUY LINKS

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09662QZW3

Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/id1570001715

Nook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-better-forever-tracey-cramer-kelly/1139601603

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-better-forever

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

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GIVEAWAY:

 

Tracey Cramer-Kelly will be awarding autographed copies of the Army Ranger Series (US ONLY) to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour.

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