Title: The Thief Redeemer
Author: Leigh Clary Abdou
Release date: September 9th, 2013
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Age Group: New Adult
Book Description:
Brandon Wilson is trouble.
As leader of the largest car theft ring in Atlanta, GA, life is coming at him faster than he can handle. While the criminal world views him at the top of his game, the truth is, he’s breaking apart, piece by piece. He’s not sure how much more he can take before he completely shatters.
He’s able to manage this facade until he meets Claire Peters. As a part of a kidnapping scheme gone bad, she’s literally delivered right to his warehouse door. As his love for her grows, Brandon finds himself caught in an impossible dilemma. With his lifestyle, he knows he can’t keep Claire, and yet, he can’t risk letting her go, either. His men think he should make her disappear forever, but she’s his angel who still believes in second chances.
Can someone be so lost they’re beyond saving? And if salvation is possible, how does Claire show him the way?
Can a thief be redeemed?
About the Author
Leigh Clary Abdou is a graduate from the University of Georgia and wrote her first book in the third grade. That story, along with a collection of poems and other books, can still be found in their original location - a purple Trapper Keeper.
When Leigh isn’t writing, she’s reading or watching reruns of Friends and Sex and the City.
She considers being a wife and mother her life’s greatest accomplishments.
The Thief Redeemer is her debut novel.
Author social media links:
•www.AuthorLCA.com
•www.facebook.com/AuthorLCA
•www.goodreads.com/AuthorLCA
•www.twitter.com/AuthorLCA
EXCERPT
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“What
about you? Were you always the good kid who followed directions?”
Her words stop me in my tracks
because there are several answers to that question. I look into her eyes, and
of course, I feel she sees right through me.
“I
used to be,” I whisper. “But I’m not any more.” I break the eye contact with
her and stare at my food. I remove my hands from hers and sit back in the seat.
I’m no longer the same person anymore because too much shit has happened in my
lifetime. Then it hits me why I’m drawn to Claire. She reminds me of a simpler
time. She reminds me of love. She reminds me of the good that is in the world.
“Why aren’t you anymore?” She
reaches across and takes my left hand again. I refuse to make eye contact. Her
question makes me realize I’ve made a huge mistake. I should never have brought
this girl to lunch, and I should never have fallen for her. Where did I think
this would end up? Did I think she would sleep with me? Or did I think she
would want to go out with me again after she knew what I was? I’m such an
idiot, and I acted on impulse. I remove my hand from hers and I run it down my
face.
“I’m sorry Claire. This was a
mistake. I never should have brought you here.” I can’t look at her, but by the
way she sits back in her seat, I know she’s offended.
“What do you mean ‘mistake?’”
“I mean exactly what I said. I’m not
a good guy, Claire. You shouldn’t be here with me, and I’m sorry.” I bravely
look her in the eyes and I can’t tell if it’s concern or anger on her face. I
have just hurt the planet’s most beautiful girl. I’m such a prick. “I’ll have
them call you a cab, and I’ll pay for the fare.” I don’t listen for her
response. I slip from the booth and walk to the hostess. I order the cab and
walk back to the booth.
Claire is sitting with her hands
crossed and she’s not making any eye contact. I run my hand down my face again.
“And there’s something else you
should know. My name’s not Thomas. It’s Brandon
She doesn’t even look at me. I’m
such an asshole.
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