Title: Permanent Lines
Author: Ashley Wilcox
Release: January 13, 2014
Synopsis
Merrick Drake.
Bartender, dirt bike racer, and far from settling down…until
that one race, and that one girl that changed everything.
Amelia Driscoll.
Amelia took Merrick by surprise, bringing out emotions that
he never knew existed. Amelia stole his heart…
Only to break it.
When fate puts Merrick and Amelia back together, it doesn’t
come without a price- it comes with vengeance, determination, and putting his
life on the line for the one he loves.
But, how much is Merrick willing to put on the line to have a
future with no reason to hide? In the end, fate will decide...
Who's permanent.
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I received an ARC of Permanent Lies as a part of the release day blog tour.
This
story reminds me of how far a person will go to be with the one that
they love. Merrick Drake is a bartender at the very bar that he owns.
His other passion is dirt bike racing. Merrick Drake lives in the
apartment above his bar. Merrick was never interested in settling down,
he was absolutely content with having a good night with a girl and
moving on. No strings attached. He was not what one would call a
womanizer...he treats the girls with respect, of course. Merrick felt
that he had everything that he wanted out of life until the day he
competed in a dark bike race. It was the day that changed his priorities
and perceptions on life...it was the day that he met Amelia Driscoll.
At
first Amelia was more of an annoyance. Merrick viewed Amelia as a
spoiled rich girl with a new hobby. I mean come on...a girl racing dirt
bikes? Her voice was nails on a chalk board to Merrick. Then, Merrick
got the opportunity to really look at Amelia and that was all it took.
At first it was her eyes..is aqua really an eye color?
Shaken by
his instant attraction towards this mysterious girl, he had to clear his
thoughts for the race that was about to begin. As always, Merrick was
in the lead, but there was a component on his tail. The race was too
close to call..The racer pulled up along side him and removed their
helmet. What happened next completely surprised Merrick. It was Amelia
that almost claimed his title. This alone sent Merrick need and want for
Amelia into overdrive. Not only was Amelia beautiful, but she was a bad
ass dirt bike racer. Merrick was determined to get to know her so he
invited Amelia to his bar for the celebratory party in honor of his win.
After Merrick introduced Amelia to his friends he felt
possessive, he felt that he needed to claim her. His friends comments
about Amelia's appearance actually bothered him. After spending the
night hanging out at the bar Merrick invited Amelia up to his place.
They spent an amazing weekend together. Then Amelia was gone. Merrick
tried relentlessly to contact Amelia after she departed to no avail and
nothing...it was almost like that week they shared together never
existed. Merrick was not accustomed to these new feelings and didn't
know how to handle it especially since Amelia was not contacting him.
Merrick felt that Amelia was avoiding him. How could he have such strong
feelings for her, but the feeling wasn't mutual. Merrick couldn't cope
with the idea of these feelings being one sided. However as the days,
weeks, and months passed he knew that he needed to move on. Merrick
tried to move on, but he couldn't bring himself to follow through,
Amelia was not only haunting his dreams, but also interfering with
pursuing a relationship with other women. Merrick was at a loss. He
needed answers that he thought he would never receive.
Merrick's
best friend persuaded him to meet a girl. She ended up being great. She
was everything that he could hope for, but she was not Amelia. Then, as
fate would have it their world collided once again, but what happened
next was a chain reaction that would soon turn his life upside-down. How
far one one go to be with the person they love? In this story you will
find out just how much Merrick will sacrifice in order to be with the
girl that stole his heart. Amelia has a complicated life that makes her
unattainable, but Merrick will stop at nothing to make Amelia his once
and for all.
You must read Permanent Lies to find out Merrick
and Amelia's journey and what fate has in store for them. You don't want
to miss this thrill ride!
About Ashley Wilcox
Living in Syracuse, New York, Ashley Wilcox is happily
married to her husband of over six years, and a mommy to two little boys, and
one little girl who is expected to be here in March 2014. Through her addiction
for reading, Ashley has discovered her passion for
writing. She loves reading and writing about anything romance. Some books that
Ashley is most commonly known for are The Forever Series, Summer Rush, and her
latest, Permanent Lines.
To find out more about Ashley and what she is currently working on, please
visit her website at ashleywilcoxauthor.com.
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Author Interview
What inspired you to write Permanent Lines?
My a-team and editor. As soon as they
finished reading Running From Forever where you get a quick glimpse of Merrick,
they demanded his own story. I initially said no- I was bound and determined to
move on from the Forever Series. I said if I was going to do a whole Merrick book,
it wasn’t going to be a part of any series, it was going to be totally
different, and could completely stand alone by itself. So, I did it!
What was the hardest part of writing Permanent Lines?
Everything! Lol Permanent Lines was
nothing like I had ever written. Not to mention, I had just found out that I
was preggo when I started writing it, and had super bad morning sickness. But
regardless, it was a tough book for me to write all around. Merrick and Amelia
are complex characters. To put it lightly- they have issues, so creating a book
about them wasn’t going to be all hearts and flowers with an easily caught
happily ever after. This book required an incredible amount of research, beta
readers, and was put all together nicely, in the end, by my amazing editor Erin
Roth. If you could have only seen it when she got
it…yikes!
Are any of the characters in Permanent Lines that are based on
someone you know?
No, and thank God! Haha. But I will
admit, I had the most fun writing in Merrick’s point of view than any of my
previous characters. I had no boundaries with him. I could say, act, do...
anything I wanted with him. He’s definitely an unfiltered, hot, individual.
Were you portraying any type of message to your readers in
Permanent Lines?
Um, hmm, that’s a good question. I
think when you’re thinking about Merrick, and how the story sums up, you can
see that it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’re from, you are your own person.
You determine your own ending- your happily ever after. And Merrick knew what
he wanted, and knew how to get it. It wasn’t always easy- not even close, but
he got to where he needed to be eventually.
Do you like to listen to music when you write, if so what do you
prefer?
Most of the time, no. I know- everyone
does, but it distracts me. Sometimes I will have it low in the background, but
typically, I like complete silence when I write. My playlists for books comes
from songs I hear when I’m not writing that hit me hard and remind me of the
book and/or characters.
If you could change anything in Permanent Lines would you?
You know, it’s funny you asked this,
because a lot of readers are having a hard time getting through the beginning-
as Merrick kindly puts it in the preface- when he was being a pussy. And I
thought about taking some out and adding something different, but that’s just
how Merrick is. He’s deep. Passionate. All in. So I couldn’t cut back anything.
To me, it just wouldn’t be his story if I didn’t include it all. You had to get
through his tough time too- with him.
Is this the end for Permanent Lines or will there be another
book?
Honestly, I don’t know. As I said
before, I intended it to be a standalone, but something in me wants to show you
a bit of Amelia- her side of things. And Micah and Maddy…they keep lingering in
my head too. So, I guess my answer is…we’ll see ;)
Can you share a little of what you are currently working on?
I’m working on the rewrite of Summer
Rush. Although many think that Planning on Forever was my first book, I
actually wrote Summer Rush at the same time as I wrote Planning on Forever, and
I LOVE Summer Rush’s storyline. But, like most first books by authors, it needs
more. Not only is it short, but there’s a lot more to Joey and Hope’s story
that I need to tell. So, I’m rewriting it, keeping the same storyline, but
jazzing it up A LOT. My goal is to make it twice as long as the original.
What inspired you to write your first book?
I was in love with reading at the
time- still am! But then, I was reading at
least one or two books a day. I love romance. I love escaping into this
beautiful world that, in your head, really exists. I seriously just sat there
one day, opened my old, crappy laptop, and started typing. It was the weirdest
thing, but I just kept going and going until it formed into a book. It’s become
my obsession. I haven’t taken more than a week or two off since. I really,
truly can’t stop!
Do you ever have writer’s block? How do you handle it?
I wouldn’t really call it writer’s
block. If I get stuck in a scene it’s usually because I have a particular idea
in my head that I can’t find the right words to express it. I’ll find myself
writing then deleting. Writing then deleting. If I notice myself doing this,
I’ll stop, walk away and try to do something else. Just taking a step back
sometimes, really can perfect a scene.
If you had to choose, which author would you consider an
inspiration?
Abbi Glines got me writing. I loved
her books. I couldn’t get enough. Cage York?? Come on, how can you not love
him?? I loved her style of writing- a lot of people actually compare my style
to hers. But I don’t think I can say one author
is my true inspiration. Jamie Mcguire brought out the feisty characters in me
(Travis Maddox is still my #1 book boyfriend).
Colleen Hoover inspired me to think outside the box- to go above the
typical romance story. Karina Halle made me challenge myself- that throwing
suspense in a story can make a story really come to life. Rebecca Donovan
showed me how to dig deep emotionally. There’s so many. Every book that I read
inspires me in some way, shape, or form. That’s why, I think, even if you’re
swamped with writing and deadlines, pick up a book and read every once and
awhile. Reading someone else’s work can inspire you to write or do something
you wouldn’t typically do or write.
Books can really change your way of thinking, and help you grow as a
writer.
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