Dream Catchers Series by Sandy Lo - Book Tour + Giveaway
Dream Catchers
Dream
Catchers Series Book 1
Catchers Series Book 1
By
Sandy Lo
Sandy Lo
Genre:
Rock Star Romance
Rock Star Romance
Dreams come true only if you believe in them...Haley Foster never bothered
to believe in herself or find her dream. Growing up with a silver
spoon in her mouth, her parents gave her everything she needed except
freedom. Fate steps in at the bus station when Haley bumps into
Jordan Walsh, literally. His unpolished manners and rock star
attitude rile her, though she is oddly drawn to him. Haley and
Jordan's opposing personalities clash while on the bus-before they
wind up stranded together! Haley finds herself in quite a predicament
with no way to get home. Jordan challenges her to escape her wealthy
conformity and go with him to New York, despite their disgust for one
another. Haley is enthralled with the carefree, in control and
gorgeous Jordan, yet he remains a stranger to her in many ways. With
his help, Haley begins to discover who she is and what she wants. She
finds herself at a crossroads: go back to her old life where she
merely exists or take a stand and chase her dreams.
to believe in herself or find her dream. Growing up with a silver
spoon in her mouth, her parents gave her everything she needed except
freedom. Fate steps in at the bus station when Haley bumps into
Jordan Walsh, literally. His unpolished manners and rock star
attitude rile her, though she is oddly drawn to him. Haley and
Jordan's opposing personalities clash while on the bus-before they
wind up stranded together! Haley finds herself in quite a predicament
with no way to get home. Jordan challenges her to escape her wealthy
conformity and go with him to New York, despite their disgust for one
another. Haley is enthralled with the carefree, in control and
gorgeous Jordan, yet he remains a stranger to her in many ways. With
his help, Haley begins to discover who she is and what she wants. She
finds herself at a crossroads: go back to her old life where she
merely exists or take a stand and chase her dreams.
The DREAM CATCHERS series is not just a rock star romance, but it's about
taking chances, chasing dreams, and finding yourself.
taking chances, chasing dreams, and finding yourself.
Breaking the Moon
Dream Catchers Series Book 2
BREAKING
THE MOON is the tumultuous tale of heartache and love, and how
sometimes it’s just not enough.
THE MOON is the tumultuous tale of heartache and love, and how
sometimes it’s just not enough.
A
follow up to 2010′s DREAM CATCHERS, Sandy Lo continues Haley’s
journey of self-discovery as she is faced with new obstacles all
while trying to understand the tormented past of her boyfriend,
Jordan.
follow up to 2010′s DREAM CATCHERS, Sandy Lo continues Haley’s
journey of self-discovery as she is faced with new obstacles all
while trying to understand the tormented past of her boyfriend,
Jordan.
In
the beginning, love is as easy as breathing. After almost two years
of dating, Haley and Jordan are the perfect couple. They’re young,
carefree and on the brink of their dream careers. Life is perfect
until their world is turned upside down by unexpected news: Haley is
pregnant. The couple struggle with the news as well as Jordan’s
demons and concepts on family. Will they be able to pick up the
pieces after their world shatters?
the beginning, love is as easy as breathing. After almost two years
of dating, Haley and Jordan are the perfect couple. They’re young,
carefree and on the brink of their dream careers. Life is perfect
until their world is turned upside down by unexpected news: Haley is
pregnant. The couple struggle with the news as well as Jordan’s
demons and concepts on family. Will they be able to pick up the
pieces after their world shatters?
Expressions
Dream Catchers Series Book 3
EXPRESSIONS is the third installment to Sandy Lo’s DREAM CATCHERS SERIES. The
book is a series of vignettes written from the point-of-view of
various characters throughout the book series. From letters to blog
entries to song lyrics, EXPRESSIONS delves deeper into the minds of
the characters. Sandy hopes fans of the series will enjoy this
52-page companion book.
book is a series of vignettes written from the point-of-view of
various characters throughout the book series. From letters to blog
entries to song lyrics, EXPRESSIONS delves deeper into the minds of
the characters. Sandy hopes fans of the series will enjoy this
52-page companion book.
Take Me Home
Dream Catchers Series Book 4
All
Cami Woods has ever known was a hard work ethic and an unhealthy
marriage that leaves her a single mother of her brand new baby. The
story unfolds when Cami takes a vacation to visit friends in Florida
and winds up having a hot and steamy affair with a major league
baseball player.
Cami Woods has ever known was a hard work ethic and an unhealthy
marriage that leaves her a single mother of her brand new baby. The
story unfolds when Cami takes a vacation to visit friends in Florida
and winds up having a hot and steamy affair with a major league
baseball player.
That
famous baseball player isn’t a stranger, however. He’s Cami's
ex-boyfriend, Jordan's little brother, Drew Ashton. With leftover
feelings for gorgeous rock star Jordan, Cami finds herself in quite a
predicament as his equally irresistible baby brother starts to steal
her attention more than just bases.
famous baseball player isn’t a stranger, however. He’s Cami's
ex-boyfriend, Jordan's little brother, Drew Ashton. With leftover
feelings for gorgeous rock star Jordan, Cami finds herself in quite a
predicament as his equally irresistible baby brother starts to steal
her attention more than just bases.
TAKE
ME HOME is a story of loss, loneliness, renewal and true love, making
it a wonderful addition to the romantic book series!
ME HOME is a story of loss, loneliness, renewal and true love, making
it a wonderful addition to the romantic book series!
The Reunion
Dream Catchers Series Book 5
THE REUNION is the 5th part in the DREAM CATCHERS SERIES. It acts as a
direct sequel to “Take Me Home“, following the storyline of music
mogul Cami Woods and Yankee short-stop Drew Ashton.
direct sequel to “Take Me Home“, following the storyline of music
mogul Cami Woods and Yankee short-stop Drew Ashton.
Three years have passed and famed music manager Cami Woods finds herself
engaged to the man of her dreams, New York Yankee captain Drew
Ashton. While they struggle to balance their busy, high-profile
careers, the couple are still smitten with one another and hope to
have a baby by the time they marry.
engaged to the man of her dreams, New York Yankee captain Drew
Ashton. While they struggle to balance their busy, high-profile
careers, the couple are still smitten with one another and hope to
have a baby by the time they marry.
With the pressure of conceiving, Drew’s college reunion approaching, and
the confession of leftover feelings from her ex-husband, Cami finds
herself once again reevaluating love, but this time, it’s not her
feelings she’s concerned with, but rather both her fiance’s and
ex-husband’s.
the confession of leftover feelings from her ex-husband, Cami finds
herself once again reevaluating love, but this time, it’s not her
feelings she’s concerned with, but rather both her fiance’s and
ex-husband’s.
While Drew is pondering the path he has taken in life, which led him away
from his first love, Katie, he finds himself pulling away from Cami,
the one person who filled the hole in his heart. Drew feels Cami is
too independent to be the wife he always imagined.
from his first love, Katie, he finds himself pulling away from Cami,
the one person who filled the hole in his heart. Drew feels Cami is
too independent to be the wife he always imagined.
Faced with the realization she might lose Drew after he sees Katie again,
Cami contemplates falling into old habits, like the temporary comfort
in the arms of Danny, her ex.
Cami contemplates falling into old habits, like the temporary comfort
in the arms of Danny, her ex.
THE REUNION is a journey through the ugly feelings of jealousy,
suspicion, guilt and living in the past, but ultimately, it’s about
learning from old mistakes and taking hold of your future before it’s
too late.
suspicion, guilt and living in the past, but ultimately, it’s about
learning from old mistakes and taking hold of your future before it’s
too late.
Spotlight
Dream Catchers Series Book 6
Aylin Ashton always had a voracious heart and is fiercely loyal to the ones
she loves. At twenty-one, she wants more than the celebrity lifestyle
her family is known for—she wants an identity of her own with
friends who care about who she is and not her last name.
she loves. At twenty-one, she wants more than the celebrity lifestyle
her family is known for—she wants an identity of her own with
friends who care about who she is and not her last name.
Most of all, Aylin wants the love story her parents have. In a world full
of divorce, and a society that has made it hard for her to be
“normal”, she is not sure if true love can be her reality.
of divorce, and a society that has made it hard for her to be
“normal”, she is not sure if true love can be her reality.
She finds herself struggling to grow romantically and keeps hitting a
dead-end with men. From the egotistical pop-rocker Rad Trick to
hipster music critic Mike, Aylin is not particularly gaga for either
of them, and can’t help to pine for too-old-for-her, Colin
Houlihan, who happens to be her father’s tour manager.
dead-end with men. From the egotistical pop-rocker Rad Trick to
hipster music critic Mike, Aylin is not particularly gaga for either
of them, and can’t help to pine for too-old-for-her, Colin
Houlihan, who happens to be her father’s tour manager.
The impetuous Aylin can’t help but make passes at the flirty, always
doting on her Colin, and when he actually admits an attraction to
her, the two are on dangerous ground.
doting on her Colin, and when he actually admits an attraction to
her, the two are on dangerous ground.
The experience leaves Aylin wounded, but ultimately sends her on a
journey to find out who she is and what she really wants, and maybe
to the special someone she had hoped for.
journey to find out who she is and what she really wants, and maybe
to the special someone she had hoped for.
*"Spotlight" is the 6th book in the "Dream Catchers" Series and is from
the perspective of photographer Haley Foster and rock star Jordan
Walsh's daughter, Aylin.*
the perspective of photographer Haley Foster and rock star Jordan
Walsh's daughter, Aylin.*
**Releases March 1st, 2017!!**
Excerpt
I looked around the room at all of the amazing people with
extraordinary talents surrounding me. Musicians, athletes, photographers,
dancers, actors, business-savvy types, and me. Where did I fit in?
Who was I? My name is Aylin Ashton, but who was I behind that name? I desperately wanted to find out.
“Wanna dance?”
I looked up at Rad.
“No.”
“Come on, one dance?”
“I thought you were done with my baby bullshit?”
He rolled his eyes, “I didn’t mean that.”
“I don’t feel like dancing.”
“Fine. Can we go somewhere and
talk? I don’t want to leave town on bad
terms again.”
I looked at Rad’s face. I had
seen the look before; it was the one he gave me so many times. There was always something sad in that
expression that made me want to help him.
“Okay,” I agreed.
Rad and I walked out of the tent and into the cabin. There were random people hanging out in
different parts of the cabin.
“We can go into the kitchen.”
Rad took my elbow and pulled me toward him.
“Upstairs would probably be more private.”
He had a smirk on his face and I pulled my arm away from him.
“I’m sure it would. How much
privacy do we need?”
Rad tried to pull me closer and I fought him.
“Come on, Aylin.”
I pushed him away.
“I’m done, Rad.”
I hurried off to the bathroom to escape Rad. As I stumbled in and shut the door, I
realized how blasted I was. I was thankful I still had enough sense not
to go anywhere with Rad Trick.
I didn’t want to be at the wedding anymore, surrounded by happy couples
and my uncle and aunt’s big shot friends.
I desperately wanted to drive somewhere, anywhere, but driving was out
of the question. I did my business and looked myself over in the mirror.
Maybe I can take the road trip I’ve been wanting to take tomorrow
morning. Will my parents try and stop
me? Probably. They will tell me to wait until they both can
come with me.
“We’ll make it a family thing,” they will say.
As I opened the bathroom door with a defeated feeling, Mandi was
waiting and smiled at me.
“Are you okay?” she asked.
“I’m just going through the emotions that every basic, drunk college
girl goes through,” I mocked myself.
Mandi laughed, “At least you’re self-aware, even wasted; that’s more
than most girls your age can say.”
I smiled at that and Mandi stood there, not going inside the bathroom.
“So…” I said, awkwardly. “Are you just hanging out in the
hallway?"
She laughed, “Kind of. I’m dodging an ex…well, many exes.”
I smirked, and felt myself stumble forward.
“Anyone I know?”
“Uh, yeah,” Mandi said, with an eye roll. “Matt Porter, Darren
Colville… oh, and Colin Houlihan.”
My eyes widened, “The first two, who hasn’t dated them?”
“Exactly,” Mandi laughed. “But then again, before Doug, I was a
serial dater myself,” she made an embarrassed face.
I snorted, “I wish I dated more. I’ve never had a real
boyfriend.”
Mandi looked surprised and went to speak, but I cut her off.
“So, you and Colin?”
I’ll admit, it made me jealous even if Mandi was happily married.
“You can’t really use our names that closely. We went on a
handful of dates, and they were nice, but he was very closed off.”
“Sebie thought he was gay, but I never thought that.”
She smirked, “You have a thing for Colin.”
“No!” I yelled and smacked her arm, a little too hard. “Sorry.
No, I’ve known Colin forever.”
“He’s a good guy,” Mandi smiled. “Adorable to boot. You
should go for it.”
“What?” I laughed. “No way! He’s too old. He works
for my dad… I… he… doesn’t see me like that.”
Mandi tried to fight her laughter.
“When you sober up, think about it some more. He’s not that much
older than you.”
I waved her off. Colin was a
little over ten years older than me—most people would think that was too old.
"Um, are you ladies waiting for the bathroom to air out or
something?"
Mandi and I both jumped and turned to see Bex Moore standing
there. I was surprised he was invited to
the wedding! It wasn't like he and Cami
knew each other well. She helped arrange
his upcoming tour with Rad, but I doubt she dealt with him much.
"Oh no, you can go. Sorry
Bex," Mandi said, trying to contain a grin.
He smiled, "It's good to see you, Mandi. You too, Aylin."
Bex Moore winked at us before heading into the bathroom. Mandi looked at me and we hurried away from
the door to squeal like fan girls.
"He remembered my name!" Mandi laughed.
"Duh, you're the editor of Bash Magazine. Of course, he did. It's more miraculous he knows my name!"
Colin walked into the foyer where we were standing and looked at us
both skeptically. His bags were by the
door.
“Hey, are you leaving?”
His tie was undone and hanging open. I decided there was nothing
sexier, even if he was gay or closed off or whatever people thought he was.
“Yeah, heading back to the city. Beat the traffic in the
morning.”
“But you didn’t come with a car,” I said confused.
“A taxi will do,” he smiled; it was a sad smile.
I wondered where his sadness came from. Maybe the bartender shot
him down. Colin always appeared chipper. He was kind of like me in
that way. For some reason, this wedding has brought out a sour side in
both of us. I’m sure alcohol was not a good combination with the feelings
I’ve been having.
“Do you mind if I go with you? We can take my car,” I suggested.
I felt Mandi's eyes dart over to me.
She was either surprised or impressed after the conversation we had.
She probably thought I was making my move. Yeah, right. The
only moves I had was smiling stupidly at Colin while he thought I was an
adorable little sister he never had, or wanted.
If no road trip was to be had, I might as well get a few hours alone
with Colin in my favorite vehicle. Gay or not, I liked being around Colin
even if we are simply friends—our only possibility. Whether he was
straight or open to dating or even attracted to me in the least bit, nothing
would happen between us regardless. I did not want to give myself that
kind of false hope. Still, I felt good when I was around Colin. He
made me smile, and laugh, and my insides always fluttered in his presence.
“Are you sure you want to leave early?”
“Yeah, I’m beat and drunk,” I smiled, feeling myself wobble.
“Are you sure you’re okay with me driving your car?”
“I trust you,” I said.
“Do you want to tell your parents you’re leaving?”
I could tell he was cautious, and I understood why. Taking his client's drunk daughter home
sounded a little sketchy.
“I’ll text them.”
Colin looked at me with a raised eyebrow.
“I don’t want a lecture or answer a whole lot of questions right now.”
He nodded, “Fine.”
“I can tell them for you,” Mandi offered.
“Thanks. It was so great to actually meet you!” I said, hugging
her.
Bex came out of the bathroom and smiled over at me before heading back
outside. He was incredibly hot and he
knew it. I am sure he loved the female
reaction to him, which were generally squeals, grins, and fumbling words.
“Shoot me an email next week,” Mandi said, pulling out of the hug. “We’re looking for interns at Bash Magazine
if you’re interested.”
“Thanks,” I smiled.
I had never thought much about journalism, though I did enjoy
writing. I journaled often, wrote poems,
as well as short stories.
Colin and I walked toward the door and I stumbled into him. He
laughed and motioned upstairs.
“Don't you need to get your stuff?”
"Oh, right," I giggled and headed upstairs. "I'll be down in just a minute."
I was still feeling quite drunk as I packed up my things. Colin
waited downstairs for me. I remembered the sauna and hot tub upstairs and
wondered if Colin had ever seen it.
“Colin!” I yelled down to him.
He practically leaped up the stairs.
“Everything okay?”
“Did you ever see the top floor of the cabin?”
“No,” he shook his head.
“Come on,” I said, motioning him to follow me.
We walked upstairs and the space was like a rustic spa.
“Wow,” Colin said.
“I know, right?” I flipped the switch to the hot tub on and the bubble
jets started going. “Want to go in?” I asked, mischievously.
“What?”
He looked at me horrified as I began unbuckling my shoes.
“Aylin, no.”
I knew what he was thinking. I may have been drunk, but I wasn’t
crazy to strip in front of Colin Houlihan—my dad’s too-old-for-me manager while
my parents were two floors below us. Though, I really wanted to see
Colin's reaction. I knew he would never fall for such a Lolita play,
though. I would seriously be making it
awkward between us. Besides, even intoxicated, I wasn’t that brazen.
I hiked my dress up and stepped into the hot tub. I looked at
Colin and laughed.
“I’m not skinny dipping, relax.”
I sat down on the side of tub, allowing the steamy water to surround my
legs.
“You’ve lost it,” Colin laughed, finally.
“It feels so good,” I said, tilting my head back and closing my eyes.
The tension in my body was melting away. I opened my eyes and I saw Colin's head
quickly turn.
"Are you coming in?"
“Oh bugger,” he shook his head and took his shoes off.
Colin continued to remove his socks before rolling his pants up.
He stepped into the hot tub and sat down next to me. His now wet legs were covered in faint
golden-blond hairs.
“This is pretty awesome,” he smiled down at me, his eyes quickly
averting away from my breasts, which felt like they were practically up to my
chin at this point between the cut of the fabric and the way I was sitting.
“I’m so mad I got drunk,” I sighed, knowing if I was already feeling
stupid, tomorrow will be worse.
Colin snickered, “We all make mistakes.”
“I wanted to take that road trip I told you I’ve been dreaming of.”
“Take it tomorrow,” he shrugged.
“I won’t have the nerve tomorrow. Mom and Dad will tell me
they’ll go with me or make me feel guilty for not wanting to spend time with
them while they’re in town.”
Colin stared at me silently.
“That sounds terrible,” I said putting my hands over my face, probably
causing my make-up to run since they were wet. “I just—I feel like I
don’t know how to live my own life without making other people happy, you
know?”
Colin smiled at me and nodded, “I do know. Have you ever talked
to your parents about this?”
I shrugged, “I don’t want to hurt them.”
Colin nodded understandingly.
“I like talking to you,” I blurted. “You don’t make me feel
guilty and you just listen.”
He looked at me for a moment, “I like talking to you too, Aylin.”
He got up and stepped out of the hot tub.
“We should get going.”
He offered me his hand and helped me out. I stumbled and bumped
into him. He grabbed onto me, steadying me.
“Sorry,” I mumbled, staring up into his eyes.
He wiped the make-up from underneath my damp eyes and gave a small
smile.
“You’re cute, even when you’re drunk.”
Cute. Right, I probably looked like a raccoon. Cute is what
you call a puppy or a baby, not someone you want to kiss—which is all I wanted
from Colin at that moment. To be kissed by a man; not some punk like Rad
who didn’t give a damn who I was, as long as I was giving him what he needed.
Sandy Lo's personal story is inspiring. She started, StarShine Magazine, an
online publication in 2001, at the age of 18. She wrote her first
novel in 2009, "Lost In You," followed by the "Dream
Catchers" Series. She was the first person ever to
professionally interview Taylor Swift and has received personal
endorsements for her books from members of boy bands Backstreet Boys
and 98 Degrees. Recently, she has been seeing some tremendous
momentum in book sales on Kindle. She has been included on the "50
Writers You Should Be Reading" list by The Authors Show, and
recently, both "Dream Catchers" and "Breaking The
Moon" reached the Top 100 Best Selling Coming of Age novels in
Amazon's Kindle Store. What makes this even more unique, is that
Sandy relocated from NY to Nashville in order to write "The
Watch Dog," which is set in a fictional town outside of Music
City. She has true dedication to her craft!
online publication in 2001, at the age of 18. She wrote her first
novel in 2009, "Lost In You," followed by the "Dream
Catchers" Series. She was the first person ever to
professionally interview Taylor Swift and has received personal
endorsements for her books from members of boy bands Backstreet Boys
and 98 Degrees. Recently, she has been seeing some tremendous
momentum in book sales on Kindle. She has been included on the "50
Writers You Should Be Reading" list by The Authors Show, and
recently, both "Dream Catchers" and "Breaking The
Moon" reached the Top 100 Best Selling Coming of Age novels in
Amazon's Kindle Store. What makes this even more unique, is that
Sandy relocated from NY to Nashville in order to write "The
Watch Dog," which is set in a fictional town outside of Music
City. She has true dedication to her craft!
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