“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

The TV roars in the background as I slurp my chicken noodle soup. So much for a Friday night out. Alexander is working again, and I wasn’t really in the bar mood. So, sitcoms and soup it is. 


“Alright honey. I have another date tonight…” Mom says, entering from the hallway. I glance over, noticing her gorgeous dress and heels. My eyebrow raises immediately. 


“Wow… You look amazing! Same guy as last time?” 


“Yes… Tonight‘s our second date. Do you really think I look okay?” 


“Okay would be an understatement Mom. This guy must be pretty special,” I reply instantly, hoping to clear any doubt from her mind. Mom’s grin grows, and she leans over to hug me. 


“Okay, I left a frozen dinner in the freezer if you get hungry. I love you!” 


She rushes out the door, and suddenly, I’m all alone. I turn up the TV and set the empty soup bowl down. 


Chapter Twenty-Nine | Avalon