On tour with Prism Book Tours
Feeling forgetful? Can't remember where the heck you set down your keys? Your glasses?
We've all been there.
But . . . what if you forgot your life?
What if that life wasn't worth remembering?
In spite of the happy cover, I HAVE PEOPLE deals with the sensitive issue of domestic abuse. It is about learning to recognize a good man versus a bad one. It's about second chances and finding love, real love.
The overpowering message behind I HAVE PEOPLE is that verbal, mental, and physical abuse is NOT OKAY! EVER!
Read along and learn Holly's story. It will change your life.
The Book:
I Have Peopleby Taylor Dean
Paperback, 366 pages
Published September 19th 2012 by Create Space
Premise:
Holly Sinclair is happily married to the love of her life, Gabriel. Young and in love, Holly hopes to have their first child soon. Of course, Gabriel wants to wait till Holly’s health is restored, much to Holly’s dismay. She feels perfectly fine. So what if she just woke up from an eight-month coma? So what if some of her memories are missing? She remembers Gabe and that’s all that matters, right?
That is, until HE enters her life again . . . she forgot about HIM.
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The Tour:
8 – Launch!
22 – A Tiffyfit’s Reading Corner - My Favorite Character in I Have People
- Beck Valley Books - The Title of I Have People
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26 – Grand Finale Blast!
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The Giveaways:
5 prize packs to US winners: 1 signed paperback, 1 tote bag, 2 bookmarks, 1 "I Have People" pencil, and 1 "I Have People" pink dog tag necklace.
10 ebooks to US or International winners
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My favorite character in I Have People
I Have People deals with the damaging effects of domestic abuse. But it is also a love story. It’s about finding a good man and recovering from past hurts. The main character, Holly, discovers that she does have ‘people’ in her life who are willing to help her out of a bad situation—she just has to let them.
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That afternoon, Angela asked after her
health as soon as she sat down to lunch.
“Holly, are you well? I was worried about
you when you didn’t show up on Friday or at our Memorial Day barbeque. Mr.
Sinclair told me he made you take the day off.”
“I fell asleep on his couch, Angela. Can
you believe it? I’m so embarrassed.”
“How’d that happen?”
“I had a dizzy spell. He made me lie down.
I planned to only rest my eyes. The next thing I knew it was evening.”
“Where was Mr. Sinclair?”
“At his desk, working, waiting for me to wake
up.”
Angela was speechless. “You’re kidding?”
“Nope. Then he drove me home. He didn’t
think I should drive myself.”
“He drove you home?”
“Yep. And he bought me dinner so I wouldn’t
have to cook.”
“He bought you dinner?”
“Quit repeating everything I say.”
“Sorry. Did anything else happen?”
“What do you mean, anything else?”
“You know.”
“No. I’m a married woman and he’s a perfect
gentleman.”
“Yeah, right.”
“He is, Angela. I’m telling you, I’ve never
met anyone like him. He sent me flowers yesterday. To my house.”
“He sent you flowers?”
“You’re doing it again.”
“Sorry. I’m telling you, he likes you, Hol.
It’s so obvious.”
“He has a vested interest in my health. He
needs me to do my job. That’s why he likes me. You know what? I like him too.
You know what he did today?”
“What?”
“He helped an employee who has a sick wife
and two kids. He arranged for him to be on an extended leave of absence—paid
and everything.”
“Did he really?”
“Yes. He uses his power to help others. I
like that about him.”
“I’ll just bet you do. I still think he
sounds too good to be true. Don’t look now, he’s coming this way.”
“What?”
“He’s coming to talk to you.”
“No he isn’t. Stop teasing me.”
“Hello, Holly.” Mr. Sinclair stood next to
her table. “Are you enjoying your lunch?” His voice was smooth, welcoming.
Holly looked down at her unappetizing
half-eaten bologna and cheese sandwich, and her untouched apple. “Yes, thank
you very much,” she said as if he’d just told her she was beautiful.
“Bologna and cheese, my favorite.” He
turned to Angela. “And you are Angela, correct?”
“That’s me,” Angela told him with a smile.
“Nice to meet you. Holly, I just wanted to
let you know that I’m going out and I might be a little late after lunch today.
Sorry for interrupting, I’ll let you get back to it. See you in a bit, Holly.”
He sauntered away, one hand in his pocket,
and both girls watched him in awe.
“Is my face red?” Holly asked.
“Yep.”
“Really?”
“Yep.”
“Great.”
“Told you he likes you.”
“Ange, shut up.”
“He smells good.”
“I know, doesn’t he?”
“Nice butt, too.”
“Angela! I can’t believe you said that.”
“Listen sweetie, I know a lot about men. I
grew up with seven brothers.”
“What was that like?”
“I was the baby. I was either being
tortured or pampered all my life. No in between.”
“Wow. You practically have your own army. If
you ever needed help—I mean, I pity the man who ever tried to hurt you.”
Angela paused and looked at her strangely.
“Do you need help, Holly?”
“What? No, of course not. I’m just saying
it would be great to have seven brothers to count on in a time of crisis.”
“Yes, I suppose it is. Do you have any
family at all, Holly?”
Holly confided in Angela then. She’d never
told anyone just how miserable foster homes were. But it all poured out of
her—the entire sordid, sob story that was her pitiful life. Angela listened
raptly.
“Well, you have me now, Hol. Remember that,
okay?”
“Thanks, Ange. You’re one of the best
friends I’ve ever had.”
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