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Temptation Trials Part 1By B truly
Genre: Dystopian Romance
Age category: Adult
Release Date: June 3, 2017
Blurb:
Will you be Tempted? Will Love save your Soul?
One nation under his rein.
Cardinal sins of man caused humanity to pay the price. Cali Nasser grew up in a world succeeding World War III. The aftermath forced the world dictatorship that she must now live in. A new Regime arose from the ashes. They demanded obedience and cooperation from every citizen, even in matters of the heart.
One domain ... One accord … One nation. That is the moral code. In Cali’s eyes, it all revolves around a twisted plot for control.
It used to sicken Cali how people would allow the Regime to test their love through the Temptation Trials. That is, until she met Kincade. Cali’s entire point of view changes when she falls for him. She struggles with herself, debating if she should challenge the government’s law of arranged marriage.
Cali’s childhood friend, Stefani, always kept a positive perspective about their lives until she was threatened with the same dilemma, at odds over the man she loves.
Now Cali and Stefani face a desperate choice—submit to the Regime’s will, or fight for what they value most—love. Although lust, mistaken for love, could lead to damnation. Do they give up on love or sign up for the Temptation Trials, a reality TV show where every temptation is laid before them?
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Can love save their souls?
Excerpt:
* * * Stefani * * *
The car elevated off the pavement when we flew over an incline in the road.
“You’re nuts!” I chastised.
Tobias laughed—I scowled. Yet, somehow, this car chase felt exhilarating. The sirens of the bureaucrat’s vehicle sounded farther in the distance. Following the rules had never been my forte. But with the mandates being so strict in this new world order, I didn’t break many. Sneaking to shindigs was my limit. Must be my rebellious side that thrived off this defiance of the law.
Tobias swerved into a parking garage located by a vast building. Being late at night, it was almost empty. He zoomed through the first level, then came out on the other end. He glanced behind him, scoping out the scene.
“Looks like we’ve lost them,” Tobias said, only slowing down a tad. “Didn’t mean to frighten you.”
“Lucky we didn’t get caught. We would’ve been in more trouble.”
“Figured I could lose them if I made it to this garage.”
“We evaded the officers, but what if they snagged your license plate number?”
“Good question. My license tag is untraceable. They would come up blank. So don’t worry.”
“Another perk of your covert organization.” I wondered if he’d picked up on me being a smart-ass.
“Exactly.” He raised his eyebrow up and down. “My friend, Kincade, went back during the raid for your friend.”
“Her name is Cali.”
“Unfortunately, he got caught, also.”
“At least he was man enough to try to help her. Was he the guy against the wall that was practically eating her up with his eyes?”
“Yeah, that’s him.” Tobias chuckled. “Anyhow, we’ve been best buddies for years. I need to help him, too. So, in the process, we’ll help Cali.”
“You’re nuts!” I chastised.
Tobias laughed—I scowled. Yet, somehow, this car chase felt exhilarating. The sirens of the bureaucrat’s vehicle sounded farther in the distance. Following the rules had never been my forte. But with the mandates being so strict in this new world order, I didn’t break many. Sneaking to shindigs was my limit. Must be my rebellious side that thrived off this defiance of the law.
Tobias swerved into a parking garage located by a vast building. Being late at night, it was almost empty. He zoomed through the first level, then came out on the other end. He glanced behind him, scoping out the scene.
“Looks like we’ve lost them,” Tobias said, only slowing down a tad. “Didn’t mean to frighten you.”
“Lucky we didn’t get caught. We would’ve been in more trouble.”
“Figured I could lose them if I made it to this garage.”
“We evaded the officers, but what if they snagged your license plate number?”
“Good question. My license tag is untraceable. They would come up blank. So don’t worry.”
“Another perk of your covert organization.” I wondered if he’d picked up on me being a smart-ass.
“Exactly.” He raised his eyebrow up and down. “My friend, Kincade, went back during the raid for your friend.”
“Her name is Cali.”
“Unfortunately, he got caught, also.”
“At least he was man enough to try to help her. Was he the guy against the wall that was practically eating her up with his eyes?”
“Yeah, that’s him.” Tobias chuckled. “Anyhow, we’ve been best buddies for years. I need to help him, too. So, in the process, we’ll help Cali.”
Tobias pulled into a deserted-appearing warehouse. There wasn’t much lighting, only scant towering poles spread far apart. He drove to the rear of the building and parked. A few other vehicles were in this lot. My eyes grew wide. “Do you plan on chopping me up?” I asked, point blank.
His head fell back in hysterics. “I like you.” I was beginning to like him, too, before I’d gotten the thrasher vibe. Tobias lifted both hands in the air. “This is the base of my secret organization.”
“This warehouse looks like it’s been vacant for some time.”
“It has. Our operation hideout is located underneath this building. You can trust me, but we have to go there in order to save your friend. A lot of my Opp members were taken along with Cade. So I’m sure our team director will approve a rescue.” I eyed him skeptically. He reached inside his glove compartment, grabbing a black object. Handing it to me, he said, “Take this if it makes you feel better. The on switch is here.” He pointed, grinning deviously. “Just don’t shock yourself, okay. Or we’ll have another issue.”
I couldn’t help but smile. Tobias giving me a Taser gun did make me feel safer. He seemed sincere, so I went with my gut. My initial paranoia must have been nerves.
He hopped out of the car. “Come on, we don’t have time to waste. My director’s blowing up my cell.”
Feeling more at ease, I let Tobias drag me into the dimly lit warehouse. I gripped the Taser tightly. If there was a chance that I could help Cali, then I would take it.
His head fell back in hysterics. “I like you.” I was beginning to like him, too, before I’d gotten the thrasher vibe. Tobias lifted both hands in the air. “This is the base of my secret organization.”
“This warehouse looks like it’s been vacant for some time.”
“It has. Our operation hideout is located underneath this building. You can trust me, but we have to go there in order to save your friend. A lot of my Opp members were taken along with Cade. So I’m sure our team director will approve a rescue.” I eyed him skeptically. He reached inside his glove compartment, grabbing a black object. Handing it to me, he said, “Take this if it makes you feel better. The on switch is here.” He pointed, grinning deviously. “Just don’t shock yourself, okay. Or we’ll have another issue.”
I couldn’t help but smile. Tobias giving me a Taser gun did make me feel safer. He seemed sincere, so I went with my gut. My initial paranoia must have been nerves.
He hopped out of the car. “Come on, we don’t have time to waste. My director’s blowing up my cell.”
Feeling more at ease, I let Tobias drag me into the dimly lit warehouse. I gripped the Taser tightly. If there was a chance that I could help Cali, then I would take it.
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About the Author:B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old and is grateful to have accomplished this dream. She has very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of action and sci-fi. She writes New Adult and Adult, Romance. Sci-fi, Dystopian, and Paranormal genres.
B. Truly likes to explore different elements of sci-fi romance, and create various realms of reality. She also loves creating impossible situations for her characters to grow from and try to overcome.
B. Truly has three wonderful children and a husband who defines the person that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Houston, Texas.
You can find and contact B Truly here:
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