The New York Times Bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series and PLAY ON returns to the world of the arts in this intense and emotional standalone romance about love, sacrifice, and surviving both. AS DUSTDANCES is now available on all retailers! Grab your copy today!
About AS DUST DANCES:
Once upon a time Skylar Finch was the lead singer of a hugely successful American pop-rock band. But fame made her miserable. When years of living a lie suddenly ended in tragedy, Skylar fell off the map.Eighteen months later she’s sleeping in a tent in a cemetery in Glasgow, making just enough money to eat by busking on the streets. She manages to avoid recognition, but not the attention of one of Glasgow’s ambitious A&R executives.
Killian O’Dea works at Skyscraper Records, Scotland’s most successful record label. Raised by his uncle and owner of the label, Killian’s upbringing would have been devoid of affection entirely if it wasn’t for his loving sister. Killian is unflinchingly determined to bring the label more success than ever, and the young homeless woman who busks on Buchanan Street is going to help him do that. Her music speaks to him in a way he refuses to over-analyze. All he knows is that if it can touch his dark soul, it’ll set everyone else’s alight.
Skylar makes it clear that she doesn’t want to sign with him. But when she experiences the dangerous reality of a woman sleeping rough, Skylar has no one else but Killian to turn to. An undeniable connection forms between them. But Skylar doesn’t want the career Killian is trying to forge for her, and when her past comes back to haunt her Killian will be faced with a decision that could ruin him. He must either free Skylar from his selfish machinations and destroy everything he’s ever worked for, or lose a woman who has come to mean more to him than he ever thought possible…
Review:
As Dust Dances was another awesome contemporary romance by Samantha Young! This continues in spirit as Play On does dealing with the music industry in Scotland. This is completely a standalone and there is no crossover from one book to the other. It follows down on her luck musician Skylar Finch who is barely surviving by playing guitar in the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. What the good people of Glasgow don't know is that Skylar was a successful teen rockstar and she's runaway from it all and chosen to be homeless. As we get to know Skylar, we learn what she was running from and why she chose the streets of Scotland to hide. She has some things she needs to work through, and through her music she makes peace with her demons. Skylar’s songs are present in the books and they are beautiful. This is a different side of Samantha’s writing that we haven’t seen before and it is really quite wonderful.
Killian O'Dea is a gorgeous record exec who comes to watch Skylar sing, he immediately recognizes her but doesn't blow her "cover". He eventually approaches her with the offer of getting her off the streets and back into t he studio. He offers Skylar a record deal, but she isn’t interested. She has no interest in going back to her old life of fame and fortune. Killian’s offer comes at a time when Skylar really needs to get off the streets. He kind of blackmails her into recording a record with him in exchange for a roof over her head. To be fair, she could have reached out at any moment and reentered her life of luxury, but she didn’t. Skylar never really needed Killian, she chose his deal over facing her guilt and problems. They throw themselves into making a record which unleashes not only a great record, but unearths all kinds of emotional baggage for both of them
Killian and Skylar were meant for each other. They both have painful pasts and something to prove. While they don’t hit it off at first, they find something special in each other through the music they write together. Skylar’s music is the kind that makes you feel something, it has deep meaning, and that is what drew Killian to her. He is normally cold and business focused, always trying to get to the top of the record label and impress his jerk of an uncle. Side note, I loved Killian’s sister, Autumn. She is Killian’s opposite and a great friend to Skylar, she is a wonderful side character. Autumn sets Killian and Skylar up on a date, and they finally give into their feelings for one another. Their relationship is full of push and pull, and there are times that make you think they aren’t going to make it. They make plenty of mistakes, but that is what this book was about, overcoming things that didn’t go your way so the future can be better. I highly recommend it and I can’t wait to see what Samantha has in store for us next.
Killian O'Dea is a gorgeous record exec who comes to watch Skylar sing, he immediately recognizes her but doesn't blow her "cover". He eventually approaches her with the offer of getting her off the streets and back into t he studio. He offers Skylar a record deal, but she isn’t interested. She has no interest in going back to her old life of fame and fortune. Killian’s offer comes at a time when Skylar really needs to get off the streets. He kind of blackmails her into recording a record with him in exchange for a roof over her head. To be fair, she could have reached out at any moment and reentered her life of luxury, but she didn’t. Skylar never really needed Killian, she chose his deal over facing her guilt and problems. They throw themselves into making a record which unleashes not only a great record, but unearths all kinds of emotional baggage for both of them
Killian and Skylar were meant for each other. They both have painful pasts and something to prove. While they don’t hit it off at first, they find something special in each other through the music they write together. Skylar’s music is the kind that makes you feel something, it has deep meaning, and that is what drew Killian to her. He is normally cold and business focused, always trying to get to the top of the record label and impress his jerk of an uncle. Side note, I loved Killian’s sister, Autumn. She is Killian’s opposite and a great friend to Skylar, she is a wonderful side character. Autumn sets Killian and Skylar up on a date, and they finally give into their feelings for one another. Their relationship is full of push and pull, and there are times that make you think they aren’t going to make it. They make plenty of mistakes, but that is what this book was about, overcoming things that didn’t go your way so the future can be better. I highly recommend it and I can’t wait to see what Samantha has in store for us next.
Exerpt:
My wrist protested as I pulled my sweater over my head. I was just reaching for Killian’s tee when his office door opened. “Are you read—”
We both froze.
Me in my bra and jeans.
His lips parted, not even hiding that he was taking in every inch of me. I flushed all over.
Killian cursed under his breath and then slammed his office door shut so no one would see me from the hall while finally turning his back to me. He sounded hoarse when he spoke. “Sorry. I thought you’d be dressed by now.”
“My wrist was hurting,” I lied. “I needed a minute.”
That was all it took to make him move. Suddenly he was in front of me, grabbing the tee out of my hands. “What are you doing?” I tried to cover myself.
Killian gave me an impatient look. “It’s not anything I haven’t seen before. Lift your arms.”
“I can put the tee on myself.”
“The longer you argue, the longer I see you half-naked. I’m a man who appreciates the female form, so I don’t mind. I can do this all day.”
Grunting, I lifted my arms, my annoyance with him lessening as he carefully pulled it down over my head and then gently placed my arms through the short sleeves. He shrugged it down slowly, as if savoring those moments of naked skin.
My breath caught as his fingers brushed the sides of my breasts and my eyes flew to his as he pulled the T-shirt down excruciatingly slowly, caressing my skin with it. Those dark eyes smoldered.
Then somehow, we were standing closer, our bodies almost touching. Excitement tingled between my legs and I felt my nipples peak against the fabric of my bra.
A flush crested Killian’s cheeks and his chest rose and fell in shallow breaths.
I forgot everything.
Where I was.
Who I was.
Who he was.
All I could think about was the way my skin prickled to electrified life under his touch. I wanted him to kiss me. I wanted him to push me up against his desk, rip my jeans off, and thrust into me.
My breath shuddered at the thought and Killian’s eyes blazed even hotter, as if he’d been able to read my mind.
“Sir, Mr. Byrne would like to speak with you!” Eve’s voice called through the door and shattered the moment.
Killian stumbled back. His hands dropped from my waist, allowing the T-shirt to fall.
I tried to catch my breath as he whirled away from me. “Just … Just a second,” he called back.
“Killian …”
He glanced over his shoulder at me, his expression unreadable. “I’m Killian again?”
Confused, I blinked. “What?”
Exhaling heavily, he shook his head. “Nothing.” Then his nostrils flared as he stared at me. I glanced down at myself. His T-shirt drowned me. It also smelled of him, which was very bad because I really needed to stop thinking of Killian and sex in the same sentence, and wearing his scent was not helping. “I look ridiculous.” But I didn’t think Killian thought I looked ridiculous at all.
We both froze.
Me in my bra and jeans.
His lips parted, not even hiding that he was taking in every inch of me. I flushed all over.
Killian cursed under his breath and then slammed his office door shut so no one would see me from the hall while finally turning his back to me. He sounded hoarse when he spoke. “Sorry. I thought you’d be dressed by now.”
“My wrist was hurting,” I lied. “I needed a minute.”
That was all it took to make him move. Suddenly he was in front of me, grabbing the tee out of my hands. “What are you doing?” I tried to cover myself.
Killian gave me an impatient look. “It’s not anything I haven’t seen before. Lift your arms.”
“I can put the tee on myself.”
“The longer you argue, the longer I see you half-naked. I’m a man who appreciates the female form, so I don’t mind. I can do this all day.”
Grunting, I lifted my arms, my annoyance with him lessening as he carefully pulled it down over my head and then gently placed my arms through the short sleeves. He shrugged it down slowly, as if savoring those moments of naked skin.
My breath caught as his fingers brushed the sides of my breasts and my eyes flew to his as he pulled the T-shirt down excruciatingly slowly, caressing my skin with it. Those dark eyes smoldered.
Then somehow, we were standing closer, our bodies almost touching. Excitement tingled between my legs and I felt my nipples peak against the fabric of my bra.
A flush crested Killian’s cheeks and his chest rose and fell in shallow breaths.
I forgot everything.
Where I was.
Who I was.
Who he was.
All I could think about was the way my skin prickled to electrified life under his touch. I wanted him to kiss me. I wanted him to push me up against his desk, rip my jeans off, and thrust into me.
My breath shuddered at the thought and Killian’s eyes blazed even hotter, as if he’d been able to read my mind.
“Sir, Mr. Byrne would like to speak with you!” Eve’s voice called through the door and shattered the moment.
Killian stumbled back. His hands dropped from my waist, allowing the T-shirt to fall.
I tried to catch my breath as he whirled away from me. “Just … Just a second,” he called back.
“Killian …”
He glanced over his shoulder at me, his expression unreadable. “I’m Killian again?”
Confused, I blinked. “What?”
Exhaling heavily, he shook his head. “Nothing.” Then his nostrils flared as he stared at me. I glanced down at myself. His T-shirt drowned me. It also smelled of him, which was very bad because I really needed to stop thinking of Killian and sex in the same sentence, and wearing his scent was not helping. “I look ridiculous.” But I didn’t think Killian thought I looked ridiculous at all.
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About Samantha Young:
Samantha Young is the New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of adult contemporary romances, including the On Dublin Street series and Hero, as well as the New Adult duology Into the Deep and Out of the Shallows. Every Little Thing, the second book in her new Hart’s Boardwalk series, will be published by Berkley in March 2017. Before turning to contemporary fiction, she wrote several young adult paranormal and fantasy series, including the amazon bestselling Tale of Lunarmorte trilogy. Samantha’s debut YA contemporary novel The Impossible Vastness of Us will be published by Harlequin TEEN in ebook& hardback June 2017
Samantha has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award 2012 for Best Author and Best Romance for On Dublin Street, Best Romance 2014 for Before Jamaica Lane, and Best Romance 2015 for Hero. On Dublin Street, a #1 bestseller in Germany, was the Bronze Award Winner in the LeserPreis German Readers Choice Awards for Best Romance 2013, Before Jamaica Lane the Gold Medal Winner for the LeserPreis German Readers Choice Awards for Best Romance 2014 and Echoes of Scotland Street the Bronze Medal Winner for the LeserPreis German Readers Choice Awards for Best Romance 2015.
Samantha is currently published in 30 countries and is a #1 international bestselling author.
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