The Truth She Knew
by J.A. Owenby
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GENRE: New Adult, Contemporary Fiction
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BLURB:
Mama didn’t want me. In fact, she would’ve traded my soul back
for someone different if God would’ve let her, but he didn’t, so she was stuck
with me.
For eighteen-year-old Lacey, life at home is a
rollercoaster. She doesn’t think she’ll ever be good enough to truly deserve
Mama’s love.
But when Lacey enters college and meets Walker,
everything starts to change. Suddenly, Lacey is face to face with the
realization that maybe what she’s always seen as normal really isn’t. Her
entire life—and everything she’s ever believed about herself and her family—is
abruptly hanging in midair.
Lacey is left facing two paths, and she has to make
a choice. The first means walking away from everything she’s ever known. The
other means never really knowing the truth.
The Truth She Knew offers an honest and powerful
glimpse into mental illness, the meaning of true love, and the psychological
waltz that a daughter dances as she endures her mother’s unpredictable
emotions, manipulation, and abuse.
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EXCERPT:
I took my seat belt off and turned to face him. His blue
eyes captivated me. I could lose myself in them forever and never care. A soft
patch of hair shadowed his upper lip. My gaze lingered as I wondered what his
lips would feel like against mine.
“What are you thinking?” he asked and trailed his finger
lightly across my cheek.
I blushed and silently cursed my pale skin as I reached for
his hand. His fingers intertwined with mine. They were strong, rough, and soft
all at the same time.
“I’m not good for you, Walker.” I glanced down, embarrassed
that those words had slipped out of my mouth. No way had I intended to say
anything like that, but my mouth had a mind of its own. My plan had included
ending the night with a thank-you and letting Walker go, but instead, it was
turning into a tug-of-war between my heart and my brain.
“Lacey, I highly doubt that,” he replied and squeezed my
hand.
“How would you know? We just met.” I dared to glance at him.
If he knew what I meant he would kick me out of his car right then, leave, and
never look back.
Walker leaned his head against his seat as he ran his free
hand through his hair. His eyes settled on my face.
“If we date, you’re going to hear things about me and my
ex-girlfriend. You and I share some mutual friends and enemies.”
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
J.A. Owenby lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her
husband and two cats.
She's a published author of six short stories, and she
is currently working on her second full-length novel. She also runs her own
business as a professional resume writer and interview coach—she helps people
find jobs they love.
J.A. is an avid reader of thrillers, romance, new adult, and
young adult novels. She loves music, movies, and good wine. And call her crazy,
but she loves the rainy Pacific Northwest; she gets her best story ideas while
listening to the rain pattering against the windows in front of the fireplace.
You can follow the progress of her upcoming novel on Facebook at
Author J.A. Owenby and on Twitter @jaowenby.
Buy Links:
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GIVEAWAY INFORMATION and RAFFLECOPTER CODE
J.A.
Owenby will be awarding a $15 Amazon or Barnes and Noble GC to a randomly drawn
winner via rafflecopter during the tour.
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