Fighter – A Survivor story – Release blitz with 12 Days of Giveaways!

Dedication and smarts have given Blair Cummings a leg up in the Bureau. His job is all-consuming but rewarding. It doesn’t leave much time for a love life though, not that Blair believes in love. In his early thirties, he’s only ever been in one long-term relationship due to his inability to commit to anything other than his job and his family.

Born into a family that’s as successful as they are hateful, Howard Manning Tullor Junior ran so far away from his last name that he wound up in the arms of Satan himself. Freedom comes at a high price but it’s one Mannie is willing to pay, setting him on a path that leads him to a quiet, laid-back FBI agent.

Their attraction is unexpected, and yet, welcomed. Blair seems to have finally found something worth fighting for, but Mannie, still haunted by ghosts of the past, wonders if he’ll ever be able to move on. The two are working toward their future, but can a budding romance survive when past and present collide?

Available now on Audible! *** Actually, ACX (Audible) is dragging their feet and the though the Audio has been approved, it’s sitting in the “que” waiting to go live. You can follow the link to my Audible backlist though to snag a copy when ACX decides to put it on the Audible site. The giveaway is open though and accepting entries! ***

Exclusive Excerpt…

Chapter 6

Mannie

Fall 2016

When Mannie’s cell vibrated in his pocket, he pulled it out and considered forwarding the call to voice mail until he saw Petey’s name flash across the screen. Swiping his thumb over the green phone, he answered. “Hey, what’s up?” Mannie pushed away from his desk and stood, rolling his shoulders as he walked toward the kitchen for a drink.

“Are you sitting down?” Something in the tone of his friend’s voice set off alarm bells in his mind.

“No, why?”

“Maybe you should be.”

Mannie sighed and rolled his eyes, fully aware Pete couldn’t see the gesture. “Just spit it out, Petey.”

“Fiiiiiiiiine.” Pete sounded like a moody teenager. Pursing his lips to stop from laughing out loud, Mannie grabbed a cup from the cabinet and filled it with water from the tap. “Apparently Bruce has been arrested—on charges of sexual assault on a minor, along with a bunch of other shit. I guess the FBI is involved too, Mannie. I mean, Jesus Christ. I knew one day that bastard’s actions would come back to haunt him.”

The tumbler fell from his shaking hand and hit the floor, water spilling as the plastic cup bounced a few times. “What? How?”

“Breathe, buddy. Listen to me.” Pete spoke softly, obviously aware of the effect just mentioning the attorney from hell had on Mannie. “The story was on CNN, Mannie. It’s national news. There’s a number to call to talk to an agent with the FBI for anyone that has any information that could assist them in their investigation.”

“I…what…how…” Mannie turned, pulled a chair out from the table, and collapsed into it before his shaking legs left him sitting on the floor. “Arrested?”

“Yes, Mannie. Arrested. Finally,” Pete shouted. “Listen, I’m going to text you the number to call.”

“What? No, I can’t, Petey.”

“Yes, you can, Mannie. He is in jail and he can’t do anything to you. He has no power over you anymore, Mannie. And if you can help just one person, you have to try, right?” Dammit, he hated to admit it, but Pete was right.

God only knew how many other young men had fallen prey to Bruce Pearson. And what if he snaked his way out of whatever charges the FBI had on him? The man was evil, but he was also brilliant, a damn good attorney, and had the money to buy his way out of trouble. Mannie fought the urge to scream, to duck and run and hide in a corner like a terrified rat. “Okay, Petey. Send me the number.” Mannie stood and went back to his office, grabbing a pen and paper to write down the digits from the text. Carefully, he pressed each number, his finger hovering over the Call button.

When Pete first came to him the summer before, telling Mannie that a couple of FBI agents had been poking around his still-open missing persons case, he quite literally freaked the fuck out. Why couldn’t he be presumed dead and the case closed already? A week later when he came out of his mocha-vodka-valium-latte haze and really thought about it, he wanted to know more. Why in the hell would the FBI be looking for him, especially a decade after he went missing? Five minutes online searching news sites in Seattle answered that question. Mannie had deliberately not looked anything up about himself, his family, or Bruce. It had been a long, hard road traveled for him to move forward and deal with the demons of his past. The last thing he needed was to take a trip down memory lane. Being away from the poison and venom of that life helped him heal and deal with the issues. So, he’d washed his hands of the entire situation.

But that was then. Mannie forced himself to consciously move forward and live in the now, not in the past. Pressing Call, he held the phone to his ear, praying he was making the right choice. One that wouldn’t leave him huddled in a ball in the corner, afraid of his own shadow.

Fighter Audiobook blog tour ’12 Days of Giveaways’

The Rafflecopter giveaway is open for entries as of today, but the Giveaways will run December 10th – 21st with a winner each day. All the different items included are listed below, but not necessarily in the order they’ll be given away.

Merry Christmas! Prize box (US only!)… You Got This! Personalizable journal (Hey… you totally got this! The same customizable disc-bound system from The Happy Planner® you know and LOVE… in notebook form! This Classic Happy Notes™ notebook is perfect for journaling, taking notes, making lists, and writing down your BIG IDEAS! Three dividers included so you can create different sections to fit your needs!

• 60 sheets of lined paper
• 3 dividers included)
• relaxation coloring book with color pencils & sharpner, chapstick, Kleenex with a motivational note, Incense w/holder, various Author swag, Captain Marvel pic, passport binder, 750 piece puzzle and a reversable canvas bag from ‘Fresh off the Boat, ABC network. 

*Full size 2020 Calendar (US only)

*Headphones w/Audible codes (Headphones US only, Audiobook codes can be either US or UK Audible)

*Full size 2020 Calendar (US only)

*Jay Aheer prints (International)

*Signed paperback copy of Fighter (US only)

*Starbucks Giftcard (IF your country has a Starbucks and I can forward you an e-giftcard, you can win!)

*Jay Aheer prints (International)

*Signed paperback copy of The Messenger (US only)

*direct from prime (International)

*3 best selling eBooks —- Ann Lister (eBook copies of… Fall Again, Book 10 in The Rock Gods and A Rhythm You Feel, Book 1 in The Rock Gods: East Coast Label) Morticia Knight (eBook copy of In the Name of the Father)

*Storiarts Black Beauty fingerless writing gloves (US only)

Good luck everyone, and Happy Holidays!!!! 

A military brat born and raised at Ft. Benning Georgia; TM Smith is an avid reader, reviewer and writer. A Texas transplant, she now calls DFW her home. Most days she can be found curled up with a good book, or ticking away on her next novel.

Smith is a single mom of three disturbingly outspoken and decidedly different kids, one of which is Autistic. Besides her writing, she is passionate about Autism advocacy and LGBT rights. Because, seriously people, Love is Love!

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