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    Fearless
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    Fearless

    By Rachel Van Dyken

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    When I met Kiersten, time stood still. It was as if every cell in my body screamed HER. I couldn't look away, I couldn't walk away, I couldn't even move. My other half, my soul mate, was staring right at me. I had to have her. I had to make her mine. But I felt selfish doing that--knowing that I may not have endless amounts of time to give her...and even now that every things' over with and I've been given that time back.
    Nothing is ever certain in this life.
    Which is why I'm about to do something crazy, impulsive, daring.
    After all, what type of person would I be if I didn't take my own advice?
    I'm jumping off the cliff, I'm living fearlessly.

    This is the continuation of Wes and Kierstens story.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRachel Van Dyken
    Release dateMar 9, 2014
    ISBN9780991127368
    Fearless
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    Rachel Van Dyken

    Rachel Van Dyken is the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of over 90 books ranging from contemporary romance to paranormal. With over four million copies sold, she's been featured in Forbes, US Weekly, and USA Today. Her books have been translated in more than 15 countries. She was one of the first romance authors to have a Kindle in Motion book through Amazon publishing and continues to strive to be on the cutting edge of the reader experience. She keeps her home in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, adorable sons, naked cat, and two dogs. For more information about her books and upcoming events, visit www.RachelVanDykenauthor.com. You can connect with her on Facebook www.facebook.com/rachelvandyken or join her fan group Rachel's New Rockin Readers https://www.facebook.com/groups/RRRFanClub.

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    • 4/5
      A fun follow up on Kiersten and Wes's story. The entire gang is involved when Wes sets up the surprise of a lifetime for Kiersten. Really enjoyed this one. A recommended read.

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    Fearless - Rachel Van Dyken

    Fearless

    A Ruin Novel

    by Rachel Van Dyken

    Copyright © 2014 RACHEL VAN DYKEN

    This is a work of fiction. Names, places, characters, and events are fictitious in every regard. Any similarities to actual events and persons, living or dead, are purely coincidental. Any trademarks, service marks, product names, or named features are assumed to be the property of their respective owners and are used only for reference. There is no implied endorsement if any of these terms are used. Except for review purposes, the reproduction of this book in whole or part, electronically or mechanically, constitutes a copyright violation.

    FEARLESS

    Copyright © 2014 RACHEL VAN DYKEN

    ISBN 978-0-9911273-6-8

    Edited by Kay Springsteen

    Cover Design by Jill Sava, Love Affair With Fiction

    Formatting by Jill Sava, Love Affair With Fiction

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    Title Page

    Chapter One

    Chapter Two

    Chapter Three

    Chapter Four

    Chapter Five

    Chapter Six

    Chapter Seven

    Chapter Eight

    Chapter Nine

    Chapter Ten

    Chapter Eleven

    Chapter Twelve

    Chapter Thirteen

    Chapter Fourteen

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    CHAPTER ONE

    The human heart beats around one hundred thousand times a day. It pumps over two thousand gallons of blood through over sixty miles of blood vessels in any given twenty-four hour period. The physical greatness would be staggering enough, given those facts. But the emotional capacity? Words can’t explain. Doctors can’t describe why certain parts of your heart react to anger, sadness, joy, and love. Why, when you laugh, your heart laughs with you. When you cry, your heart breaks for you. But the most amazing fact of all? How easily we give our heart away even with the knowledge that in another person’s hands, you are the most vulnerable you will ever be. —Wes Michels

    Wes

    I sat in one of the pool chairs at my house. The mid-afternoon fog gathered around the Sound, making it look more magical than eerie. Every time I exhaled, I could see my breath—proof that I was living.

    Such an amazing experience—to know you’re alive.

    My muscles ached, and my head felt like it was going to explode. I was still trying to figure out if I liked living in that moment or if I wanted to stick my head in the sand and let out a little cry.

    I was trying to balance wedding planning with Kiersten, drama with Gabe, and spring training with the Seahawks.

    Life was quickly spinning out of control… not in a bad way, but if there was anything I’d learned in my twenty-two years of living, it was that even good things could end up being bad if you didn’t put what was important first.

    And Kiersten?

    She was most important.

    I winced as my muscles debated whether or not they were going to work or cease from functioning and let me fall on my ass.

    Wes? Kiersten’s pretty voice floated through the air. The sound of her voice was always like a balm to my soul; it reminded me of the first time my name had the honor of being formed by those beautiful lips. I could be in the worst mood—and just hearing her voice, my name, and her voice mixed together was enough to fix everything.

    Moving slowly because I felt like an old man with a walker, I turned and gave her a bright smile.

    What’s wrong? She ran toward me and grabbed my hands. Her green eyes filled with tears.

    Why do you assume something’s wrong, baby?

    Her lower lip quivered. Your smile’s fake.

    Aww… I pulled her into my arms, knowing that it was going to hurt like hell when she squeezed around my midsection. I’m just in a bit of pain, that’s all.

    Her eyebrows furrowed together in concern. Your chest?

    No. I chuckled, stroking her red hair with my fingertips. My entire body. Those workouts are rough.

    Oh. She sighed in relief, almost melting against me. So you’re fine? Your heart’s fine? Everything’s fine?

    Sweetheart… I slowly released her and looked into her deep green eyes, framed by dark lashes and flawless skin; she still took my breath away. Are we going to have to have another one of those talks where I tell you not to freak out every time I’m doing something other than smiling?

    Her shoulders sagged. Probably. It’s just everything with Gabe and Saylor—it just reminds me of last year and… I don’t know. It’s too close to home, you know?

    Yeah. I sat back on the chair, pulling her down with me until she sat in my lap. I know. My hands instinctively dug into her red hair, my fingers twisting her silky locks. Each strand had a mind of its own as it wrapped around and slid through between two fingers, only for me to grab another piece and repeat the process. Each touch of her hair shot an obsessive need to have her—straight through me.

    With a groan, she laid against my chest. It’s kind of cold out here. What were you doing anyway?

    I swallowed the panic and told myself that being nervous was ridiculous. Kiersten had seen me at my best and my worst. She could take anything.

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