Pre-release Blitz: Tru Blue by Melissa Foster
Title: Tru Blue (A dark, sexy
standalone romance)
Author: Melissa Foster
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: November 9, 2016
Imagine falling in love with a man,
then finding out he was a killer...TRU BLUE is a sexy, dark
stand-alone novel written in the same loving, raw, and emotional
voice romance readers have come to love, and the deeply emotional
literary prose women's fiction readers have come to expect, from New
York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa
Foster. He wore the skin of a killer, and bore the heart of a
lover... There's nothing Truman Gritt won't do to protect his
family--Including spending years in jail for a crime he didn't
commit. When he's finally released, the life he knew is turned upside
down by his mother's overdose, and Truman steps in to raise the
children she's left behind. Truman's hard, he's secretive, and he's
trying to save a brother who's even more broken than he is. He's
never needed help in his life, and when beautiful Gemma Wright tries
to step in, he's less than accepting. But Gemma has a way of
slithering into people's lives and eventually she pierces through his
ironclad heart. When Truman's dark past collides with his future, his
loyalties will be tested, and he'll be faced with his toughest
decision yet. "Several emotional topics -- such as drug
addiction, abandonment, infertility and unexpectedly becoming a
parent -- are easily woven together without making the story feel
crowded or overdone. Foster writes exceptional characters that keep
readers thinking long after the book is finished... The dynamic
members of the Whiskey family are the foundation that holds the group
together and they are exactly the reason we're taught not to judge.
Let's hope we hear more from all of them!" RT Book Reviews "Sexy
and Heartbreaking....I simply adored this beautifully written
romance." Tasty Book PR "Ms. Foster, went for the gut
with Truman and Gemma. Tru Blue is more than a romance, it is a story
of love, a story of hope and a story of courage. 10 + stars."
Night Owl Reviews "With her wonderful characters and
resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New
York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner "Melissa Foster is
synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times
Bestseller Lauren Blakely"You can always rely on Melissa Foster
to deliver a story that's fresh, emotional and entertaining. Make
sure you have all night, because once you start you won't want to
stop reading. Every book's a winner!" NYT Bestselling Author
Brenda Novak
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TRUMAN GRITT LOCKED the door to Whiskey
Automotive and stepped into the stormy September night. Sheets of
rain blurred his vision, instantly drenching his jeans and T-shirt. A
slow smile crept across his face as he tipped his chin up, soaking in
the shower of freedom. He made his way around the dark
building and climbed the wooden stairs to the deck outside his
apartment. He could have used the interior door, but after being
behind bars for six long years, Truman took advantage of the small
pleasures he’d missed out on, like determining his own schedule,
deciding when to eat and drink, and standing in the f**king rain if
he wanted to. He leaned on the rough wooden railing, ignoring the
splinters of wood piercing his tattooed forearms, squinted against
the wetness, and scanned the cars in the junkyard they used for
parts—and he used to rid himself of frustrations. He rested his
leather boot on the metal box where he kept his painting supplies.
Truman didn’t have much—his old extended-cab truck, which his
friend Bear Whiskey had held on to for him while he was in prison,
this apartment, and a solid job, both of which were compliments of
the Whiskey family. The only family he had anymore. Emotions he
didn’t want to deal with burned in his gut, causing his chest to
constrict. He turned to go inside, hoping to outrun thoughts of his
own f**ked-up family, whom he’d tried—and failed—to save. His
cell phone rang with his brother’s ringtone, “A Beautiful Lie”
by 30 Seconds to Mars. “F**k,” he muttered, debating letting
the call go to voicemail, but six months of silence from his brother
was a long time. Rain pelleted his back as he pressed his palm to the
door to steady himself. The ringing stopped, and he blew out a breath
he hadn’t realized he’d trapped inside. The phone rang again, and
he froze. He’d just freed himself from the dredges of hell
that he’d been thrown into in an effort to save his
brother. He didn’t need to get wrapped up in whatever mess the
drug-addicted fool had gotten himself into. The call went to
voicemail, and Truman eyed the metal box containing his painting
supplies. Breathing like he’d been in a fight, he wished he could
paint the frustration out of his head. When the phone rang for the
third time in as many minutes, the third time since he was released
from prison six months ago, he reluctantly answered. “Quincy.”
He hated the way his brother’s name came out sounding like the
enemy. Quincy had been just a kid when Truman went to prison. Heavy
breathing filled the airwaves. The hairs on Truman’s forearms and
neck stood on end. He knew fear when he heard it. He could
practically taste it as he ground his teeth together. “I need
you,” his brother’s tortured voice implored. Need
me? Truman had hunted down his brother after he was released
from prison, and when he’d finally found him, Quincy was so high on
crack he was nearly incoherent—but it didn’t take much for f**k
off to come through loud and clear. What Quincy needed was
rehab, but Truman knew from his tone that wasn’t the point of the
call. Before he could respond, his brother croaked out, “It’s
Mom. She’s really bad.”
Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance, contemporary women’s fiction, suspense, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Her books have been recommended by USA Today’s book blog, Hagerstown Magazine, The Patriot, and several other print venues. She is the founder of the World Literary Café and Fostering Success. When she’s not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success. Melissa has been published in Calgary’s Child Magazine, the Huffington Post, and Women Business Owners magazine.
Melissa hosts an Aspiring Authors contest for children and has painted and donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Melissa lives in Maryland with her family.
Visit Melissa on social media. Melissa enjoys discussing her books with book clubs and reader groups, and welcomes an invitation to your event.
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