CLOSED; RELEASE DAY - Project X GIVEAWAY

I am finally able to share with you the release of Project X with eXtasy Books Project X was an experiment for me as well as the sinister protagonist in the book. It is the first book I've written where I've deliberately drawn directly from my own life and experiences, not that I have any experience of the sci fi elements, which are the parts that go a little bit further than science or medicine are capable of at the moment - at least that we know of.

If you read to the end you will find an amazing GIVEAWAY to celebrate the introduction to the world of Morgan, Matthew and Matthew's best friend and biggest fan, Cory.

In the first part of the book, we follow Matthew and Morgan through the first year or so of their law degree. I draw directly on my experiences of my time at law school, especially with regard to the moot. Mooting is explored in another of the amazing blogs that have helped and supported me in bringing this book to your attention. Look out on 21st of this month on the amazing blog of Maggie Blackbird which I would recommend generally to anyone who has an interest in indigenous peoples.

There are so many wonderful blogs who are helping me out so keep a careful watch on Facebook and follow all of them. Most of them have something to say about Law, the study and practice of it.

For my part, let me introduce you to the book and the beautiful boys who inhabit it. Especially Morgan, who is a bastard--maybe--but is hot hot hot.

But tonight…tonight, Morgan wasn’t gorgeous, Morgan was…he was…there was no word to describe what he was. He was leaning against the fireplace with a glass of brandy in his hand, wearing the tightest pair of leather trousers I’d ever seen. Not only were they tight, but they were split up the sides and laced, showing off a good two inches of skin on either side.

If that wasn’t enough to make me shiver, his top half was encased in a close-fitting, soft leather waistcoat over a white linen shirt. The crisp whiteness set off the inky blackness of his hair, which was loose around his shoulders. He’d even outlined his eyes in black eyeliner. It made the green more vivid than ever. Shit, he was every girl’s wet dream. He even had me feeling hot and uncomfortable under that vibrant, electric stare.

Blurb

Morgan Bentley is a bastard. Matthew knows this absolutely—until he doesn’t.

Matthew and his friend Cory are thrilled to attend one of the most prestigious universities in the UK. On their pre-entry visit, they met Morgan Bentley and his stuck-up friends. Matthew takes an instant dislike to the arrogant, conceited, self-obsessed, beautiful, intelligent, and charismatic boy. Throughout the next year, Matthew harbours his dislike, never missing the opportunity to complain to his best friend, Cory, what a bastard Morgan is.

Then, an unexpected turn of events catapults Matthew, Morgan, and Cory into a nightmare, and all the things Cory had said about Matthew’s true feelings about Morgan come crashing down on his head, and he realises that what he thought was hatred and anger was, in fact, growing attraction and begrudging admiration. But when the deadly nature of the elusive Project X is revealed, it seems their budding romance is doomed before it begins, as one of them is unlikely to survive.

 Author Bio

Cheryl was born into a poor mining family in the South Wales Valleys. Until she was 16, the toilet was at the bottom of the garden and the bath hung on the wall. Her refrigerator was a stone slab in the pantry and there was a black lead fireplace in the kitchen. They look lovely in a museum but aren’t so much fun to clean.

Cheryl has always been a storyteller. As a child, she’d make up stories for her family and they’d explore the imaginary worlds she created in play.

Later in life, Cheryl became the storyteller for a re enactment group who travelled widely, giving a taste of life in the Iron Age. As well as having an opportunity to run around hitting people with a sword, she had an opportunity to tell stories of all kinds, sometimes of her own making, to all kinds of people. The criticism was sometimes harsh, especially from the children, but the reward enormous.

It was here she began to appreciate the power of stories and the primal need to hear them. In ancient times, the wandering bard was the only source of news, and the storyteller was the heart of the village, keeping the lore and the magic alive. Although much of the magic has been lost, the stories still provide a link to the part of us that still wants to believe that it’s still there, somewhere.

In present times, Cheryl lives in a terraced house in the valleys with her son, dog, bearded dragon and cats. Her daughter has deserted her for the big city, but they’re still close. She’s never been happier since she was made redundant and is able to devote herself entirely to her twin loves of writing and art, with a healthy smattering of magic and mayhem

Excerpt

Morgan Bentley was a bastard. An utter, complete, A-one, cut-glass bastard. He was arrogant, selfish, cold, standoffish, cruel, and completely heartless. His history was peppered with broken hearts and broken people attesting to the fact. There was no doubt about it—he was a bastard.

Morgan didn’t have any friends. What he had was an entourage: people who cared less for the person he was than for the prestige his company brought. At the moment he had a girlfriend, the undoubted Alpha Female of the university, a bitch called Charlotte Lethbridge, whose father owned half of Mayfair. The relationship wouldn’t last, though. They never did. And next week it could just as easily be a boyfriend.

No one ever said no to Morgan. No one outside his circle of “friends” ever said anything at all unless he invited them to, which he rarely ever did.

Cory often said Morgan was sad—he had to be. He had to be lonely and sad because he had no real friends, no lasting relationships, no one to share with. Not like us. Sometimes I had to stop myself laughing when he said that. Morgan Bentley sad? Not bloody likely. He had everything. I mean everything.

His father was a research chemist, heading a huge multinational corporation. They manufactured drugs and engaged in research projects, sometimes for the government. I think that’s why Cory was so fascinated with Morgan. He was getting a degree in biochemistry and wanted to be a researcher himself. Cory was awesome...but he had flaws, and his fascination with Morgan was one of them. Personally, I wouldn’t care if I never saw his smug face ever again. Hell, I’d have been so much happier if I hadn’t.

For a different perspective on how Morgan felt about that initial meeting you might like to read the Prequel. This gives away spoilers if you haven’t read the book, but is a nice, currently free,  introduction to the boys and how their different perspectives work.

Project X - Prequel

GIVEAWAY

As I've been promising Project X for some time, I am going to offer two prizes. The giveaway is open to anyone who comments on this post or on the post on Facebook 

First Prize

A digital copy of Project X in your chosen format, plus an eXtasy gift voucher to spend as you please

Second Prize

A digital copy of Project X in your chosen format

I hope you enjoy the shenanigans, and of course buy the book and enjoy the crazy world of Morgan, Matthew and Cory.

The contest will remain open until midnight (GMT) on 31st January.