Sneak a peek at page 45 — plus a SWEET giveaway!

What’s on page 45 of Damsels in Distress, the second book in the series that’s 1 part Sex and the City, 2 parts Desperate Housewives, and 3 parts Brothers Grimm? Read on to find out!

When Dawn Tirion awoke from three centuries years of slumber, she was buried beneath an inch of dust, her childhood kingdom was an overgrown mess, and a strange man’s tongue was forcing its way into her mouth. The former crown princess was confused, scared, and unbelievably groggy. Not a great time for making life decisions.

Fast forward eleven years and the “sleeping beauty queen” has an updated wardrobe, two children, and a royal husband (Hunter) she barely knows. What’s more, having expended enough shuteye for three lifetimes, she’s physically incapable of sleeping and spends every night wandering the woods around her castle and imagining things were different. Dawn knows she’s supposed to be grateful to this modern world and her so-called “rescuer.” But secretly, she wishes she was back in the 18th century, racing around the castle with her friends, and imagining her future with a boy named Davin.

By this point in the book, we know Dawn believes Davin was her first love. We also believe he died during her kingdom’s 300-year-coma—a historical period now known as the Great Sleep. But he’s still the one she fantasizes about when free to be alone with her thoughts. That is, until a perilous misstep during her nocturnal wanderings lands her in the arms of someone new. Someone handsome, mysterious, inexplicably familiar, and dangerously REAL.

On page 45, she hasn’t actually met this stranger yet, but she’s watched him. She’s watched him many times in the moonlight, making up stories about who he is (hence the three names) and where he came from. That’s where she’s headed when her foot snags a rock and she tumbles to the edge of a cliff—forcing her to shout for help. Here’s a brief peek:

You’ll have to read past page 45 to find out how exactly Dawn meets her mystery man … and where it leads. But don’t forget that Dawn’s a queen, a wife, and a mother. She was raised to keep her word no matter how unfair it seems. There’s no conceivable circumstance that would justify betraying her husband and the people who look up to her. Or is there?

To enter (US residents only for this one), answer the following question in the comments section below. Remember to include your email address so we can contact the winner. 

Question:

In four or five words, why do you think the Desperately Ever After series would be a good read?

The giveaway is open through Monday, May 18, and a winner will be chosen via Random.org the next day. Follow @laura_kenyon on Twitter for the announcement. And don’t forget to sign up for Chick Lit May’s $100 makeover gift card if you haven’t yet 😉

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