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the Letting Series
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the letting
What if the Devil doesn't know he's the Devil?
Excerpt: “What if the Devil doesn’t know he’s the Devil?” I ask. Phoenix shakes his head, confused. “What?” “Why? Why does the bad I’ve done have to define me?” “Because you’re a murdering sadist,” he snaps back at me. “No, I am not.” I clench my teeth, standing my ground. I am tired of these labels I am suddenly wearing. “I never, I mean never knew what happened to those girls I led to the Lettings. I am so very sorry I played any role in this vile enterprise in which we exist, but I was clueless. Maybe I’m ignorant, or downright stupid, but I would rather have been dead than be responsible for hurting anyone. And before you go throwing malicious names around, maybe it’s time you consider maybe you’re wrong...? What if you kidnapped and tortured me in the name of a revolution that is wrong?” “It’s not,” he argues. “But I didn’t think I was wrong, either.” I am exasperated. “Don’t you get it?” He takes a step back away from me, but I go on. “We are completely turned around. The only information we’re fed is from a corrupt enterprise. What makes you think your information is any more accurate than mine?” For the first time ever, he looks terrified. I let a moment go by before I gesture for Raven to come over, and she hurries to my side. “This is Raven,” I say, slowly, talking to Phoenix. “She’s your sister.”
"Woo. What a ride. ...THE LETTING is going to be the next big hit series..."-The Book Lover's Report
"THE LETTING is an incredibly captivating dystopian novel. From the very first chapter, I was hooked. The book is well written and the world building is second to none." -Passion Obsession Blog"The story flies forward with nonstop action, adventure, romance, and a patriotic heroine... I couldn't put it down…I was loving it. I look forward to book 2 and to read more from this Author.”-The Cutting Muse
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the coupling
BOOK 2 IN THE LETTING SERIES
Love is reason's greatest foe.
Book 2 in The Letting SeriesExcerpt: He abandons my button to run his fingers across my lips once more. I try to remember to breathe. As he reaches down for the next button, my breathing becomes shallow and rapid. His eyes are locked on mine as he works my shirt. His hands are level with my breasts, and he moves his head to the side, questioning me with his glance, as if he’s waiting for me to stop him. I don’t. He moves to the next button, and I close my eyes. I feel dizzy and unsteady on my feet—but in a whole different way than before. He has me unbuttoned almost to my bellybutton, although I’m still covered. Still staring into my eyes, he finishes unbuttoning my shirt. He begins to open it slowly. “Phoenix…” I reach out and grab his hands, instinctually. He stops. I am both terrified and enthralled. He raises his eyebrows. “No?” I don’t answer. The heartbeat pulsing in my head drowns out my thoughts. “Ron?” I let his hands go and breathe deeply. I close my eyes for a moment and then open them. I smile nervously, biting the inside of my cheek. I take another breath and manage to nod slightly. He smiles at me and reaches out for my shirt again. He opens it gently. “Phoenix…” I am sweating and my breathing is shallow, as my body waits for his touch. His eyes dart down from my eyes to my opened shirt. “You are so incredibly beautiful—”
"Cathrine Goldstein's THE COUPLING, Book 2 in THE LETTING series, continues the epic tale of Veronica Billings and Phoenix to save the world that's only now coming into focus for Veronica. Goldstein has painted a story filled with shocking twists and turns, despicable villains, and a hero in Veronica readers will long remember."-Michael Murphy, Bestselling author of The Jake and Laura Mystery series
"Once again, Cathrine Goldstein has unfurled a deeply satisfying and disturbing adventure into a dystopian society. Dive into THE COUPLING - but make sure you hold your breath before you jump - you'll be pulled right in from chapter one."-Kristen Rutherford, Writer: The Nerdist Show, How To Be A Grown-Up
“The Hunger Games meets Divergent! This pair of books was so engaging that I read both books in one weekend; I couldn't put them down!”-Kovescene of the Mind