Two years ago today my first “baby” was released into the world. I had hoped that I could sale at least one hundred copies. If one hundred people read my book then it would have been worth it. That was my ultimate goal.
Wow….
What did happen was not what I expected.
Now looking back at the past two years I feel incredibly blessed and humbled. I can’t imagine doing anything else. I LOVE writing books and sharing the stories in my head. I LOVE even more that there are readers out there who want to read those stories.
As most of you may have heard, BREATHE will be rereleased June 4 through Simon Pulse. I’m excited about this release because Breathe has been kicked up a notch. I’ve added steamier scenes and Jax gets to tell his point of view too. It now fits in the Sea Breeze series better than it did before. In honor of this day I have a small sneak peek into the new and improved Breathe:
Chapter Five
Jax
I had to stay away from her. That had been too much too close. I wasn’t someone that could do relationships and Sadie wasn’t the kind of girl that could do a summer fling. Even if I wanted to get a taste of her so damn bad it was driving me crazy.
I stood at the window in my bedroom and looked down into the backyard. I could pretend I was staring out at the ocean but I wasn’t. I was watching her. I was always watching her. But this time I would keep my distance. I couldn’t spend any more time with her. That would only lead to problems. Maybe I’d be leaving Sea Breeze a few times this summer after all. Even if it was just to get a break from being near something I wanted and couldn’t have.
The door to my room opened and in stepped Jason without knocking. I glanced back at him then stepped away from the window. I’d been expecting him to arrive today.
“You made it.”
He nodded and let out a weary sigh. “Yeah. Almost waited a few more days but I decided you needed to get out of this house and live a little and if I wasn’t here you’d stay hidden away. All alone.”
He knew me well. I liked being alone. I didn’t get that enough. “I spoke with mom. Let me know if she starts bothering you.”
Jason smirked and sank down in the large leather chair that sat in the corner of my room. “You might be a rock star that the world bows at your feet but our mother doesn’t care. She won’t shut up for you.”
He was right. But I could throw out enough threats to keep her quiet for short spans of time. “Never underestimate my power,” I replied grinning. I was glad he was here. Jason was the only friend I had. If it hadn’t been for him keeping me level headed I’d probably be one of those teen rock stars strung out on crack. Jason never let me forget who I was.
“Getting to your head big brother. Tone it down would ya? Me and that big ego of yours can’t fit in this room at the same time.”
I laughed and glanced back out the window just in time to see Marcus approach Sadie. He made her laugh. It bugged me. Jerking my gaze back toward my brother, I pushed all thoughts of Sadie away. I needed something else to focus on. “Hey, you want to have a party?” I asked Jason.
“Always,” he replied.
I also have two paperbacks and one hardcover of the not yet released Breathe to giveaway! You can win a signed copy before it’s even in stores. Just fill out the rafflecopter below.
WOW!! I haven’t read the series yet, but I did just grab those that were on sale for $.99 and I am ready to read!! GREAT New Covers, BTW!
Congrats on the 2nd anniversary of Breathe!!! I love your books, your characters are amazing!!! Thank you!!!
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Ahhhhh I can’t wait to re-read this with Jaxs POV! I entered Abbi, I hope it’s international, if it isn’t, then just ignore it 🙂
Awesome.
Happy Anniversary…I loved the original Breathe and I am looking forward to the newest release! I love your writing and please keep it coming!
Congratulations Abbi. I’ve read the others in the series and thought they were all great but agree that, having read the others, Breathe was lacking a little something. I’ve pre-ordered on Amazon and can’t wait 🙂
2 years and so many hot books. Thank you.
Can’t wait!
Happy Anniversary Abbi! Love the new cover! Thank you so much for a chance to win a signed copy! You write it, I’m buying it; I’ve never been disappointed.
Happy Breathe Anniversary Abby! We are excited . Can’t wait for the new release! Love your stories:)
Happy 2 year Anniversary!!! Glad you decided to start writing!!! Your books are awesome!!!!
Yay, I can’t wait for the new version of Breathe!!! The Sea Breeze series is my absolute favorite series I have ever read. EVER! Thank you for this awesome giveaway and I really hope I win. 🙂
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Happy Anniversary!!!
Love it
Happy anniversary!! I’m excited to read the new version of Breathe!!
Love the new cover, so pretty! Happy Aniversary! 🙂
Woow i hope i win coz this will be the first ever signed book i ever win.. And breathe is the first book that made me fall in love with your work!!
Happy Anniversary! Would love to win, so I have some new summer readying.
Happy Anniversary! Love the Sea Breeze series and OMG, the new cover of Breathe is MAD HOT!!! Can’t wait for June 4! 🙂
Omg!! I love the new cover *swoon* , cant wait ’till it’s release date! I’m in love with the story and read it a few times already!! <3 big love for you Abby and ofcourse big love for your books!!
I absolutely love every single one of your books. And you are absolutely one of my favorite author. Can not wait for any of the new books!!!!!!! <3
Happy Anniversary!!
Happy writing anniversary Abbi! I’m really happy you decided to become a writer because you entertain me oh so much!
happy anni…… i recently read about “breathe” and found it sooooo intresting tht i got the book from the nearest bookstore yesterday …..i am half way through it…..and just can’t keep it down….
Love everything you write! Can’t wait to read this to! Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary. u rock it with this book! Jax is part of my life Yaaay! cant way to read his pov!
Happy anniversary! Love all ur books. Wish there some more I haven’t read yet but I will just need to wait till June. Not long now and I can’t wait. Your an awesome writer abbi. Well done x
Happy anniversary!!! Can’t wait to check out the new and improved “Breathe”
Oh my goodness! I can’t wait to read this Abbi! Jax’s POV is going to be fantastic! Happy book anniversary!
Happy Anniversary Abbi!! Wishing you another 2, 4, 20, infinite years as an author to come = )
Very excited, read ALL your books so far EXCEPT for this one, and now I am glad I waited since it’s being all updated. I have the date circled. You are an exceptional writer. First books I read was EXISTENCE and have been hooked ever since. Thank you for letting me go on this great escape!
Abbi you are amazing!! I love every one of your books!!! I can not wait for this new book to come out.
Happy Anniversary Abbi..your books are amazing!!
This was my first book of you so… i have a soft spot for JAX 2… <3
I am a big fan! I love all of your books, and i am sorry that you are not published in Bulgaria!
I have all of your books now on my kindle and absolutely love them, cannot wait for the rerelease of breathe Jax and Sadie make an awesome love story :o)
Happy 2nd Anniversary to you! Even though your original version of breathe was your clean version, it my favorite book of the sea breeze series. I can’t wait to read the second version!
I love Jax and Saidie!!!
I’ve been waiting for this since I first read breath. I absolutely love the book as well as many of your other works.. Thank you for making the sequel to it
Thank you so much for the giveaway! I read Breathe a week later after it was published and since then I’ve been reading every single book you publish!
Is the breathe that is available on itunes (in Canada) the re-released book with Jax’s POV?
Do I need to repurchase all the books in the Seabreeze Series? There’s no link to update the books.
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