SYNOPSIS
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.”
AUTHOR BIO
Melissa Foster is a New York
Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and
heartwarming contemporary romance, new adult romance (M/F, M/M, F/F), romantic
suspense, thrillers, and historical fiction with emotionally compelling
characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's
emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented. 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. When she's not writing, Melissa helps authors navigate the
publishing industry through her author training programs on Fostering Success.
Melissa has painted and
donated several murals to The Hospital for Sick Children in Washington, DC. Her
interests include her family, reading, writing, painting, friends, helping
others see the positive side of life, and visiting Cape Cod.
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