“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

“That is hilarious,” Alexander muses, letting out a hearty laugh. I try to contain my giggle, shaking my head profusely. 


“It was terrible. I will never look at frat boys the same!” 


Alexander told me earlier that he never got to experience college, so we’ve spent the last hour talking about my undergraduate stories, from the wild parties with questionable people to all-night study binges. Every time I reminisce about something, Alexander’s stormy grey orbs light up almost brighter than the millions of stars in the sky. 


My face hurts from smiling so much, which is quite literally the best feeling in the world. 


“Wow. It sounds like I missed out on something wonderful.” 


“There are different forms of wonderful, and I’m sure you have had your fair share. Don’t feel bad,” I reassure, reaching out and rubbing Alexander's back in a comforting manner. He matches my stare, offering a sweet smile.


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