Title: Lie Next To Me (A Millionaire’s Love)
Author: Sandi Lynn
Release Date: February 17, 2014
Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance
The pain was unbearable, but I had to keep moving. I had to keep running because, if I didn’t, he’d find me. I looked behind me as I ran through the streets; scared, alone, and in the dark as the mist of rain hit my face. There was no time to think, and there was no time to stop. My shoes were soaked as they sloshed through the puddles of the dimly lit streets.
My name is Rory Sinclair, and the night I was violently attacked was the night that changed my life forever. One man, a man named Ian Braxton, made it his mission to heal me, to save me, and to show me a world that previously had been only a dream to me.
Ian Braxton is far from perfect. He’s a self-absorbed, demeaning, arrogant, and womanizing millionaire. He makes it so easy to hate him, but so very hard to resist him. We’re from opposite sides of the spectrum. He comes from money and I come from poverty. When our worlds collide, his struggles become mine, and mine become his, leaving us with one question:
How much would you give up to be with someone who was meant to be yours?
As soon as I stepped through the door and into the kitchen, Ian grabbed me and pushed me up against the wall, holding my arms above my head. “Don’t turn your back on me, Rory. I’m sorry. I don’t think you’re trash. I think you’re broken and I can fix you,” he whispered in my ear.
His hot breath traveled down my neck and my body went into a near convulsion. I wanted him, but I knew if anything were to happen, it would destroy me. I would become too emotionally attached and when he got tired of me and moved on, I wouldn’t recover. He brought his face to mine as he stared into my eyes.
“I’m not broken. I’m shattered. I’m a million tiny pieces that would take longer than forever to piece back together. So please, do me the favor and don’t even try,” I whispered.
His grip on my arms lightened as he let go and took a step back, giving me one last look before he turned around and walked away. I stood and placed my hand on my neck where his hot breath had touched me. I took in a deep breath and walked upstairs. Tomorrow was the day I start my life over, alone.
Coming after the successful trilogy and novella in the Forever series, tell us a bit about the novel Lie Next to Me (A Millionaire’s love)?
My name is Rory Sinclair, and the night I was violently attacked was the night that changed my life forever. One man, a man named Ian Braxton, made it his mission to heal me, to save me, and to show me a world that previously had been only a dream to me.
Ian Braxton is far from perfect. He’s a self-absorbed, demeaning, arrogant, and womanizing millionaire. He makes it so easy to hate him, but so very hard to resist him. We’re from opposite sides of the spectrum. He comes from money and I come from poverty. When our worlds collide, his struggles become mine, and mine become his, leaving us with one question:
How much would you give up to be with someone who was meant to be yours?
The story is about learning to trust and finding your own strength and courage to keep moving forward and letting go of your fears.
Did you have to step out of your comfort zone in moving forward from the Forever trilogy, although the theme of wealth and being a womanizer at the beginning stands to be in similar with the male leads?
No, Lie Next To Me was very comfortable for me to write. Ian and Connor are similar in the fact that they’re both millionaires, but they come from different pasts and I think Ian is more closed off and not as vulnerable as Connor was. Ian is more of a jerk, lol.
Did you relate to a certain character within the novel or was there a personality trait that you explored that was new to you within the characters of Rory and Ian?
I could relate to Rory because she never gave up. No matter how bad her childhood was, she never let it define her in a negative way. She kept her head up and gained enormous strength from it. She’s a fighter and that’s how I’ve raised my daughters. Never give up, keep moving forward, and most importantly don’t let anyone bring you down.
Is Lie Next to Me a part of a series or a standalone book?
It’s part of a two book series for now. Will it become a trilogy? I don’t know yet. It’s up to Ian and Rory.
What do you enjoy most about writing and sharing your stories?
I love to give readers an escape from the daily grind of life and into a world of romance and possibilities. When I write, I escape and become so connected to the characters that they become part of my life and that’s what I love the most. I love to share my passion with my readers.
Tell us about your readership. What kind of readers do you hope this narrative appeals to?
To be honest, I hope it appeals to everybody. This book is mostly for readers that love romance and a HEA!
A lot of writers become authors by readings and falling in love with the notion of creating a world that can impact on a reader’s life. Did you always set out to be a writer and create the stories that you tell for the readers?
Ever since I was little, I had stories in my head that needed to be told so I would write them out in the form of poetry. I wrote a lot of poetry growing up and even won a few awards for them. About a year and a half ago, while I was working at the hospital and hating every waking second of it, I thought to myself, “There has to be more to life than this.” I also thought about my college English professor that pulled me aside one day and asked me if I had ever considered writing a novel based on stories I had to write for class. Writing has always provided me with an escape and I wanted to share some of my stories that were going on in my head with the world. I never thought in a million years that Forever Black would have touched the lives of so many people. It’s just amazing to me how the trilogy evolved and really had an impact on people’s lives, especially those with cancer.
Lastly, If there is one piece of advice you could give an inspiring author what would it be?
Have all your ducks in a row before you hit the publish button. An editor, cover designer, proofreader, beta readers and most importantly, support!
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My name is Sandi Lynn and I’m the New York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author of Forever Black, Forever You, and Forever Us. I love being a full-time writer and spend all of my days writing stories. When I’m not writing, I’m either playing the guitar, reading or catching up on my favorite TV shows. I have a shopping and caffeine addiction and you can usually find me hanging out at the local Starbucks (with my laptop). I love meeting and connecting with new people, so come connect with me at:
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