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$50 #Giveaway Break the Stone by Cassie Swindon @CassieSwindon Ends 5.13

May 6, 2021 By Mary



Break the Stone
Cassie Swindon
(Golden Chains, #1)
Publication date: May 7th 2021
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense, Young Adult

Raelyn Bell’s father forces them to flee their quaint town, severing the last connection to her dead mother. Now, desperate and alone. But she won’t give up. In a new town, Raelyn defies Pa’s wishes by investigating the truth of her mother’s death. Only the answers will help her fill the void plaguing her heart.

Meanwhile, U.S. Army Specialist Kody Walsh’s duty is to obey orders, no matter how “gray.” His questionable actions lead him straight to Raelyn. If Kody aids in Raelyn’s quest, it could mean game over for his career.

As the two cut through layers of lies, threats, ambushes, and stalkers, their bond grows stronger. But the dangers prove worse than they ever feared. Can they see this journey through without losing their lives—and each other?

Break the Stone is a suspenseful mystery, perfect for fans of fast-paced storylines and heart-pounding romance. It is the first of three books in the Golden Chains series.

Content is for age 17+ with trigger warnings of mild: PTSD, profanity, sexual content, and violence.

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EXCERPT:

Kody Walsh gripped the sealed red envelope tightly while his other hand steered around a John Deere. He pulled up to an old farmhouse where lace curtains blew out from an open window. His smart watch alerted him about his increased heart rate but Kody ignored it. He parked his Jeep at a distance behind a set of oak trees, leaving it running–just in case.

Hopefully no one’s home. I’ll be quick.

Kody patted his Glock and hustled past a blue Chevy with a dented-in door. It looked so run down that it probably couldn’t even start.

Good. No one can chase me when I leave.

A tall, broad, lumberjack-looking man with a trimmed beard marched out the side door, out to a barn.

Shit!

Kody plastered himself against the side of the house, then snuck inside the open window. He scanned the study room, taking inventory of the exit options: one closed door leading to the rest of the house, the window he just came through and a chimney. His gaze darted around the room.

Desk chair—blunt force trauma, non-lethal. Award hung on the wall—one quick slice from a shard of broken glass to the neck could do the trick if needed. Darts in the corner could poke out someone’s eye.

An antique desk stood against a wall in the small room. Kody dropped the red envelope on top of the desk as instructed. Then, he started searching for the item Snyder commanded that he borrow—steal. Kody’s hands were jittery, but he kept repeating the same phrase in his head.

A soldier does anything for the team. Anything.

He sprang across the study and looked in boxes, under books, on top of the shelf, in the cabinets, and rummaged through the drawers. As he slid the bottom drawer out, the rollers got stuck and fell off the track, sending it down at an angle. A girl’s voice started singing from the other side of the door. Kody’s heart raced as he ducked below the desk.

Wait! There it is!

A white marble box was taped underneath. It had a gold compass shape engraved on the front with tiny red specs sparkling like jewels. Kody ripped it off and jammed it in his pocket.

Sacrifices must be made for the team. There’s no other option.

The voice grew louder again and the door knob turned slowly.

Author Bio:

Instead of the boring bio info, here’s some interesting tidbits about the author:

• Tackled her father for a pair of Michael Phelps’ personal goggles
• Cried when the Cubs won the World Series
• Met husband freshman year of college- a blizzard & tequila may have been involved
• Moved to Raleigh by the flip of a coin
• Mutated into a zombie when daughter was born in 2013, then again 17 months later for son
• Evacuated from a boat crash in the Atlantic during a whale watching tour
• Witnessed a wild horse pack galloping through the Rockies
• Cofounded a three-person Beanie Baby Club in the 90s, in a treehouse
• Snorkeled in The Great Barrier Reef
• Broke her foot when pretending to be a Baywatch lifeguard
• Completed her first fiction read in 1992, “The Pig Can Jig”
• Stranded in a Cancun lagoon while jet skiing
• Crunched the back of a Dodge Neon against a wall while transporting a Medieval knight to a pub
• Watched Frozen more than any other movie combined to date
• Invented a symbol language to pass notes to her best friend in high school French class
• Swung off a rope swing of pirate ship in Aruba
• Backpacked through Italy
• Stole plaques showing what swim records she broke

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Comments

  1. Barbara Montag says

    May 6, 2021 at 8:10 pm

    I can tell from the excerpt I would enjoy this book.
    Thank you for sharing it.

  2. wendy hutton says

    May 6, 2021 at 8:13 pm

    thanks this sounds like a great book

  3. Judy Thomas says

    May 6, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    Great excerpt! It sounds like a real page turner, thanks for sharing it.

  4. Victoria alexander says

    May 6, 2021 at 9:22 pm

    Thanks for sharing!

  5. gloria says

    May 6, 2021 at 9:24 pm

    thanks for the contest and the book looks like a good read

  6. Debbie P says

    May 6, 2021 at 10:56 pm

    This book sounds like a really good read.

  7. Terri Shaw says

    May 6, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    This sounds like a great read.

  8. Marcy Meyer says

    May 7, 2021 at 4:40 am

    Sounds like a good story. The cover looks great.

  9. Pat Lieberman says

    May 7, 2021 at 4:49 am

    Sounds very interesting.

  10. Deborah D says

    May 7, 2021 at 5:15 am

    How long was the writing process?

  11. Angelica Dimeo says

    May 7, 2021 at 5:35 am

    sounds like a good book

  12. Cathy French says

    May 7, 2021 at 6:52 am

    I love a suspenseful read and glad it is a fast paced storyline.

  13. Nancy says

    May 7, 2021 at 6:55 am

    I enjoyed reading the tidbits about the author!

  14. Rita Wray says

    May 7, 2021 at 7:03 am

    The book sounds very intriguing.

  15. shelly peterson says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Sounds really good

  16. Ellen Stafford says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:38 am

    I love the excerpt! Thanks for sharing!

  17. shannon zeidan says

    May 7, 2021 at 8:48 am

    The description really intrigues me. I’m excited to read this.

  18. laurie damrose says

    May 7, 2021 at 9:01 am

    Looks like a wonderful book.

  19. Bea LaRocca says

    May 7, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    I like the cover, synopsis and excerpt, this sounds like a must read for my granddaughter and I. Thank you for sharing the book and author details

  20. Margaret Smith says

    May 7, 2021 at 12:55 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful book. Congrats on its release.

  21. Dianne Casey says

    May 7, 2021 at 1:57 pm

    Sounds like a book I would enjoy reading. Adding to my TBR list.

  22. Joy Avery says

    May 7, 2021 at 2:04 pm

    This is definitely my kind of read!

  23. Ann Fantom says

    May 7, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

  24. Donna says

    May 7, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    This sounds like a riveting book! I think I would really enjoy it!

  25. David Hollingsworth says

    May 7, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    I love the cover! It draws me in.

  26. Bonnie says

    May 7, 2021 at 4:58 pm

    What an intriguing book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

  27. Jamie Martin says

    May 7, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    any advice for new writers?

  28. Latifa Morrisette says

    May 7, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    I’m very intrigued by this book.

  29. Deb Pelletier says

    May 7, 2021 at 7:30 pm

    The book and the cover are interesting. 🙂

  30. Karen H says

    May 8, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Story sounds intense

  31. paige chandler says

    May 8, 2021 at 10:18 am

    Love a good suspenseful romance. Good work.

  32. Cynthia C says

    May 8, 2021 at 11:00 am

    The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.

  33. Jessica C says

    May 8, 2021 at 2:00 pm

    Love the cover of your book it looks very interesting! Thank you so much for sharing.

  34. Richard Brandt says

    May 8, 2021 at 5:21 pm

    Damn the dangers, full steam ahead! The truth must be known!

  35. Antoinette M says

    May 9, 2021 at 5:51 pm

    Love the cover. Thanks for the excerpt.

  36. Debbi Wellenstein says

    May 9, 2021 at 7:39 pm

    I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

  37. bn100 says

    May 9, 2021 at 10:10 pm

    cool

  38. clynsg says

    May 10, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    I am always interested in learning about new books that I might want to read.

  39. Sandra Dufoe says

    May 11, 2021 at 6:18 am

    Sounds like an amazing read congratulations.

  40. Daniel M says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    looks like a fun one

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