“Look at me,” he says softly. 
I suck in a breath and match his expectant stare. 
“You can be vulnerable with me, Avalon.” 
My mind races in suit with my heart. 
“I’m terrified,” I admit. 
“So am I,” he agrees, his voice only a whisper now. “But I think you’re worth it.” 
*
Avalon Stone is a twenty-three-year-old software engineer whose world has just been turned upside down. After finding out she is sick AND seeing her fiance in bed with another woman, Avalon embarks on a series of hilarious dates to get over her ex and live life to the fullest. This is when she meets Alexander Woods, the mysteriously handsome bartender with a dark secret. As the clock ticks and their love unravels, forces threaten to pull the two apart. Will Alexander save Avalon, or will she crumble to ash?

Dying to Live is created by Halle Rae, an eGlobal Creative Publishing author.

DYING TO LIVE

“Do you date a lot?” Jesse asks between bites. I have to think over the question for a moment because I’m not quite sure of my answer. Currently, I’m sat at the Bourbon and Branch Bar with lucky bachelor number three. 


Before this, I was in a committed relationship for over four years, but now, I’ve been on three dates in the past two weeks. I offer a shrug. 


“What changed?” he quizzes. During my date with Max, we only talked about him. Tonight, the spotlight has been completely on me. 


“I got my heartbroken, so I figured, I might as well have fun while I’m young.” 


“Awh, I see. That tends to be the narrative,” Jesse comments, offering a sympathetic smile. I chuckle and shake my head. 


“Trust me, it was definitely for the best. Besides, he hated most of my hobbies.”


The man across from me lets out a laugh, throwing his head back as his eyes crinkle. I have to say this has been the best date so far, although I don’t know too much about Jesse yet. 


Chapter Ten | Avalon