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Center of Gravity, July 2015
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Center of Gravity
Laura McNeill

July 2015
On Sale: July 14, 2015
320 pages
ISBN: 0718030907
EAN: 9780718030902
Kindle: B00PWOH354
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Inspirational

The truth could cost her everything.

Her whole life, Ava Carson has been sure of one thing: she doesn’t measure up to her mother’s expectations. So when Mitchell Carson sweeps into her life with his adorable son, the ready-made family seems like a dream come true. In the blink of an eye, she’s married, has a new baby, and life is wonderful.

Or is it?

When her picture-perfect marriage begins unraveling at the seams, Ava convinces herself she can fix it. It's temporary. It’s the stress. It’s Mitchell’s tragic history of loss.

If only Ava could believe her own excuses.

Mitchell is no longer the charming, thoughtful man she married. He grows more controlling by the day, revealing a violent jealous streak. His behavior is recklessly erratic, and the unanswered questions about his past now hint at something far more sinister than Ava can stomach. Before she can fit the pieces together, Mitchell files for divorce and demands full custody of their boys.

Fueled by fierce love for her children and aided by Graham Thomas, a new attorney in town —Ava takes matters into her own hands, digging deep into the past. But will finding the truth be enough to beat Mitchell at his own game?

Center of Gravity weaves a chilling tale, revealing the unfailing and dangerous truth that things—and people—are not always what they seem.

Comments

21 comments posted.

Re: Center of Gravity

I learned how to read at the age of 3, so I read anything I
could get my hands on!! When I was old enough, I went to
the public library, and would come home with an armful of
books on every subject imaginable - devouring each book. At
about 8 years old, I read the Autobiography of Helen Keller,
which had a profound influence on my life. As for books, I
love to feel them in my hands, and flip the pages. I don't
own an e-reader, and therefore my bookcase(s) are
overflowing. I've had to pack some of my older books away
for now, unfortunately, since I have to room to display
them. Your book sounds like a great read, as well as a book
to keep out on my shelf!! Congratulations on your latest
book. I'm sure it will do well!!
(Peggy Roberson 8:36am July 13, 2015)

Yeah I can read like 100 books a month.
(Marissa Yip-Young 9:50am July 13, 2015)

Yes , I'm a book nerd and proud of it !!! LOL I love my books . I have read books all my life and still reading. I treat my books with tender love and care , always use a bookmark ,never turn a page down . I hate to get a used book that the pages have been used as a bookmark . Your book sounds like a very thrilling and chilling book . Thanks for this giveaway . I hope to be reading this soon.
(Joan Thrasher 10:29am July 13, 2015)

Definitely a book nerd, I'd save my books first before my computer in a fire.
(Lisa L. 11:38am July 13, 2015)

Peggy - Love your story! Thank you for sharing it! I would love for
Center of Gravity to find a spot on your bookshelf!! xo Laura
(Laura McNeill 1:24pm July 13, 2015)

Marissa - Now that is a LOT of books! That's amazing.... I think my
record is about 30. :) Laura
(Laura McNeill 3:23pm July 13, 2015)

Joan - YAY! Love it! I would love for you to read Center of Gravity!
xo, Laura
(Laura McNeill 3:25pm July 13, 2015)

Lisa L. - Virtual Hugs from one book nerd to another! Now that is
dedication to save the books first ... I'm sure a lot of people would
agree!! xo, Laura
(Laura McNeill 3:26pm July 13, 2015)

I am for sure a book nerd! I remember being so excited in
high school when we were assigned books to read, like To
Kill a Mockingbird for example. I remember my friends
complaining because we had to read a book for a class,
but I was so happy. I alway read ahead and had to go back
and read again to be in the spot as the rest of the
class. Good times :) Nothing beats a good book!
(Nicole Bouchey 9:26am July 14, 2015)

I read 6 books a week so yeah I would say I am a book nerd.
(Kim Amundsen 10:15am July 14, 2015)

I am a total book nerd. I made my dad take me to the library on my 5th birthday so I could get my own library card.
(Pam Howell 12:53pm July 14, 2015)

My bookshelves overflow. I'm raising three teen book nerds. I
have two kindles fully charged at most times. When my teens'
friends or my friends visit, they almost always go home with a
book or two from my collection. I'm a card-carrying book nerd
and proud of it!
(Jennifer Ingman 9:58pm July 14, 2015)

I am a book nerd and proud of it. This is my entire form of
entertainment. Ever since I was young I loved reading,
books, novels and visit the public library several times a
week. i used to bike there when I was young and put my books
in the basket on the front. Reading is my salvation, my
passion, and gives me hope, pleasure, and provides an escape
to another place, realm and era.
(Sharon Berger 11:49am July 15, 2015)

I am the biggest book nerd ever! I can't even begin to tell you how many nights I
have spent awake reading an amazing book that I just couldn't put down! I love
to read. It is relaxing and so much more fun than watching TV.
(Lily Shah 12:32pm July 15, 2015)

The 7 overflowing bookshelves in my house definitely attest to how big of a book nerd I am!
(Kristine Murphy 3:20pm July 15, 2015)

I happily admit it! Yes, I love books, and have since I was a child. Was very sorry to hear that public TV did away with reading rainbow, a show I grew up with, and far better than sesame street IMO. I have been known to visit the library twice weekly, to read up to 3 books a day...I could never do without them.
(Cynthia Powers 6:11am July 16, 2015)

A book nerds that never has enough time...
(Sabine Blanch 1:22pm July 16, 2015)

Yes, I'm a book nerd and have been every since I fell in love with reading as a child. I usually read several hours each night before going to sleep and sometimes have trouble putting an exciting one down.
(Anna Speed 1:24pm July 16, 2015)

Absolutely a book nerd and not ereader real books.
(MaryEllen Hanneman 3:28pm July 16, 2015)

Yes, I'm a total book nerd!
(Karen Mikusak 4:26pm July 16, 2015)

I am a book nerd and proud of it!
(Denise Austin 10:36pm July 16, 2015)