TITLE: Behind His Eyes Trith
AUTHOR: Aleatha Romig
RELEASE DATE: March 18, 2014
BLURB
BEHIND
HIS EYES TRUTH is the second of CONSEQUENCES SERIES three reading companions, by
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig. It is recommended
to be read after completing all of the CONSEQUENCES SERIES:
Consequences, Truth, and Convicted. It is not a standalone book and should not
be read as such.
This
reading companion explores the thoughts and motivations of Anthony Rawlings and
his struggle to accept the truth behind the consequences. It is not intended as a total rewrite of TRUTH,
but meant to enhance the reader’s understanding. BEHIND HIS EYES TRUTH contains
significant scenes from the novel TRUTH, as experienced from Anthony’s point of
view. It also contains never before read, behind the scenes information, a
glossary of the characters, and a timeline which grows from Consequences to
include the array of new characters and revelations found in the pages of Truth.
BEHIND
HIS EYES TRUTH is the continued journey inside the mind of the man who supplied
and survived the consequences. This companion allows readers the opportunity to
witness first hand as Anthony’s world changes forever. His rules and control
begin to slip away, threatened by the most unlikely foes—something completely
unfamiliar.
Can
something as pure as love and forgiveness wreak havoc on his well-planned
existence?
BEHIND
HIS EYES TRUTH, because there is more to learn about a man who:
Once upon a time, signed a napkin that
he knew was a contract. As an esteemed businessman, he forgot one very
important rule—he forgot to read the fine print. It wasn’t an acquisition to
own another person as he’d previously assumed. It was an agreement to acquire a
soul.
—Aleatha Romig, CONVICTED
Continue
the long and painful acquisition, as the TRUTH becomes evident, from Behind His
Eyes!
EXCERPT
Glancing
at the numerous pictures from his years of surveillance, Tony wondered if he
and Claire had come full circle. Would it
be like this again? Would his only connection to her be through this new investigator?
Would he only see Claire in two dimensions? Tony searched for their
contract, the beginning of their personal journey together. He knew it wouldn’t
be that easy again. If he were to get her back to Iowa and into his life, it
wouldn’t be because of a signature on a napkin.
Then
he shook his head. He didn’t want her back, did he? Hell, the lack of sleep was
making him sentimental. He stopped his search. The damn contract was no longer
valid; it never had been—legally. Pushing the box back into its hideaway, he
contemplated throwing it all away. Having her back wasn’t his goal; learning
her location was. She had no right to disappear.
With
the necklace in his hand, Tony settled upon the soft leather sofa in front of
his fireplace. If Phillip Roach were correct, in a few moments he’d hear the
voice that used to fill his suite and his house. When her voice came through
his phone, Tony wanted to feel her
presence. He imagined the sound as he looked up at her wedding portrait and saw
the emerald green that haunted his dreams. What
did he want to hear? He wanted to know she was safe and unharmed. He wanted
to know where she was, and he also wanted to bring her back to Iowa—because
that was where she belonged.
It
didn’t make sense. To the world she was the woman who tried to kill him. To
Tony she was more than that. The past twenty hours had proven it. She was his
drug. Claire Nichols ran through his system like ecstasy, sending him on
otherwise unobtainable highs. He reasoned that lows followed highs, and she’d
given him those, too; they’d given them to each other. Nevertheless, without
the right stimulant, the euphoria could never again be achieved. Whether it was
elation or misery, neither would be obtainable without the exhilarating potency
of Claire. He didn’t want an empty envelope. He wanted her. Nathaniel was
wrong: Claire wasn’t gone; she was just misplaced.
For
the last twenty-four hours, his entire being had surged with anticipation.
Claire may not understand it—hell, Tony didn’t understand it, but he couldn’t
deny it. Now that she was gone, he needed her back in his life, and he would
have her.
TEASERS
OUR REVIEW
Wow, is all that I can manage to say right now about this novel. Behind His Eyes Truth is the 5th novel in the Consequences series and the second novel that allows us an in-depth view of behind Anthony Rawlings eyes!
You know not many books render me speechless, but I can say this Behind His Eyes Truth has now been added to that list. I was elated to be a part of the blog tour once again for a Behind His Eyes blog tour. I have always had a place in my heart for Tony. I think it is because of the love/hate feelings that I have for him. When I first read Consequences I despised Tony, but he would always do something that would make me feel bad for having such hatred towards him. By the end of Convicted I loved Tony. It seemed that all was forgiven and right with the world. Now after reading BHE Consequences and BHE Truth you really get that extra understanding to learn of what Tony's motives really are. You also are able to discover the internal battle that Tony is fighting within himself to do what he feels is right and to also ensure that he remains to be a man of his word. However the issue is that Tony has made a promise to his grandfather and to Catherine.Failure is not an option in Tony's eyes therefore, in Behind His Eyes Truth you are able to learn Tony's reasoning for Claire's "consequence". For those of you who has read the entire series thus far will know exactly what I am talking about. You will discover that his reasoning behind his actions was for Tony to still have want he wanted which was Claire, but also maintain his commitment and loyalty to Nathaniel and Catherine. What Tony should have known is that Claire's personality, determination , and strength would permit her from backing down without a fight and refusing to allow Tony to determine her fate. Claire would rather suffer the consequences than submit. As much as you want to hate Tony for doing what he did, you can't help but understand his reasoning.
I feel that without Behind His Eyes Truth we would have never allowed Tony the chance to redeem himself for all of his wrongdoings. This novel has evoked so many feels! Aleatha has covered all of the important topics that occurred in Truth (book #2). It is interesting to learn exactly how Tony was thinking and feeling when all of these events occurred especially the internal battles that he struggled to extinguish on a constant basis. It all boils down to trust. However trust cannot be earned without revealing the truth..and the truth is exactly what you will learn, but this time it will be from behind his eyes!
I highly recommend this novel for those who have read the series. These stories from Anthony Rawlings perspective add so much more to the story. It allows you to give the man you love to hate a chance to understand what is going on in his mind..and perhaps you will then understand that even though his intentions for Claire did not start out as ideal, you will witness his intentions transforming into an undeniable love for Claire. This series is truly unique and Aleatha broaches a topic that would otherwise be viewed as unethical, unconventional, and immoral and transforms the story into showing that love can conquer all even if in the beginning it started as an acquisition.
PRE-ORDER LINKS
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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
AUTHOR BIO
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OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES
Book 1: Consequences
LINKS: Goodreads, Amazon , Amazon AUS, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, B&N, iTunes, Kobo
Book 2: Truth
LINKS: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon AUS, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, B&N, iTunes, Kobo
Book 3: Convicted
LINKS: Goodreads, Amazon, Amazon AUS, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, B&N, iTunes, Kobo
Book 4: Behind His Eyes ~ Consequences
LINKS: Amazon, Amazon AUS, Amazon CA, Amazon UK, Kobo
Click HERE to add Behind His Eyes Consequences to Goodreads
Book 5: Behind His Eyes ~ Truth
LINKS: See links above
Book 6: Behind His Eyes ~ Convicted
Expected release date: May 20, 2014
LINK: Goodreads
AUTHOR BIO
Aleatha Romig is a New
York Times and USA Today bestselling author, who has been voted #1 "New
Author to Read" on Goodreads, July 2012 - Present!
Aleatha has lived most
of her life in Indiana, growing-up in Mishawaka, graduating from Indiana
University, and currently living south of Indianapolis. Together with her
high-school sweetheart and husband of twenty seven years, they've raised three
children. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental
hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she’s not imagining
mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her family and
friends. Her pastimes include exercising, reading, and creating heroes/ anti-heroes
who haunt your dreams!
Aleatha enjoys
traveling, especially when there is a beach involved. In 2011 she had the
opportunity to visit Sydney, Australia to visit her daughter studying at the
University of Wollongong. Her dream is to travel to places in her novels and
around the world.
CONSEQUENCES, her first
novel, was released August 2011 by Xlibris Publishing. Then in October of 2012,
Ms. Romig re-released CONSEQUENCES as an indie author. TRUTH, the sequel, was
released October 30, 2012, and CONVICTED, the final installment of the
Consequences Series, was released October 8, 2013! She is now releasing the
CONSEQUENCES READING COMPANIONS: BEHIND HIS EYES – A trilogy of companions,
from Anthony Rawlings’ POV.
Aleatha is a “Published
Author’s Network” member of the Romance Writers of America and represented by
Danielle Egan-Miller of Brown and Miller Literary Associates.
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GIVEAWAY
At first I wasn't really a Tony fan but he changed that. It's obvious that his up-bringing and the vendetta shaped so much of the man he became. But his heart was still good, it just took the right person to bring it out. Now I just love the man he became.
ReplyDeleteI have a love and hate relationship with him. I can't see myself just loving his aggravating butt!♥
ReplyDeleteWell, at first hated him, but just like Claire, I learn to love him
ReplyDeleteI think Anthony Rawlings is a domineering, spoiled brat who only thinks he knows what he wants in life UNTIL he realizes Claire can break him without ever lifting her fists or raging back at him. His acts are horrendous, but, like a lot of humans, he demonstrates he's capable of remorse and redemption. It's fiction and he's a well-written dynamic character: complex because of his flaws and shifts in personality.
ReplyDeleteI don't know much about Anthony Rawlings yet. But this is definitely on my TBR list
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