I know that advice seems too simple but it's very true. You have to let the past go in order to move forward. You have to let go of one job in order to find a better one. You have to let go of a bad relationship in order to find a winning one. But it's easier said than done. I was talking with someone today about how they were stopping a treatment for their dog. It's hard to let go of something that brings you comfort. And we honestly get into a rut. We feel comfortable in a job or relationship and worry that the next one won't measure up. In Liz Ashlee's latest release- MOVING FORWARD, her characters are having a hard time letting go of their pasts. They are holding tight to the pain because it's easier and safer than putting yourself out there. But sometimes you get a glimmer and see just what might be... that allows you to take a step in the right direction. MOVING FORWARD is an emotional read, in fact all of Liz Ashlee's books deal with heartache and moving past it to love. But MOVING FORWARD is all about love- love between a couple, love between a child and his grandparent, and love between friends. We sometimes need to lean on those loves in order to get through hard times. You will be cheering for Cain and Max throughout the book as they navigate through their past pain and find their happily ever after! MOVING FORWARD is now available in ebook and print. so don't miss your chance to grab this amazing book! Blurb: He’s her anchor. She’s his life preserver. Maxine Dawson is pretending. She’s pretending to be excited for her best friend’s impending wedding, pretending her plans don’t involve moving back in with her parents, pretending she can move on from her past. Mostly, she’s been pretending that she’s been okay since her fiancé, Ethan, died. Cain Hazelton is many things, but he is not pretending. Everyone knows about his short fuse, his preference for seclusion, that he only lets himself care about one person - his Grams. When Max and Cain’s worlds collide, they gravitate toward each other for different reasons. For Max, Cain shuts down her constant flood of emotions and for Cain, Max makes him feel his emotions for the first time in his life. But before they can find their happiness they must overcome their pasts, their fears, and a take a chance on love. Liz Ashlee’s stories are emotional reads about real world problems. Fans of An Optimist’s Guide to Heartbreak/A Pessimist’s Guide to Heartbreak by Jennifer Heartmann and Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker will love her romance about grief and finding the one who makes you want to live again. EXCERPT “I’m not a murderer,” Cain chuckles, reading the text over my shoulder. “That’s good to know.” My fingers feel numb as I try to finish the rest of the text without him reading it. He still manages. “And you had a great time. Well noted.” He shoots me a lazy grin that makes my heart flip. My arm feels out of my control as I reach out to him and rub my thumb across his cheek. I don’t just want to see that smile—I want it to be a part of me. “Grass,” I say, even though it’s a blatant lie. My “just friends” promise is slowly fading away. I can’t help myself. Things feel different with Cain—I’m different with Cain. “Max . . .” he murmurs, his expression hooded. He covers my hand with his and runs it across his jaw, painstakingly slow. When my palm is in front of his mouth, he presses a whisper of a kiss there. A flare of heat ignites between my thighs, something I haven’t felt since Ethan was alive. Ethan. A wave shatters through me like a tsunami, tearing my heart apart all over again. Cain leaves my hand against his lips for another intense moment before he drops it. His melancholic gaze roves over me. “You’re not ready yet.” BUY LINKS: |