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Chasing Lightning by Rachel York

If you like grand adventure with lots of passion, then don't pass up the chance to read "Chasing Lighting" an exciting novel by Rachel York. Detailing the life and times of Scarlett Faye, from an early age as a precocious child forever working her Mama's last nerve, to later years discovering erotic encounters as a young woman in college and beyond, "Chasing Lightning" is a rousing tale you won't want to put down!

Scarlett Faye is every woman's wet dream—intelligent, sexy, and incredibly charming. From her humble roots in the sleepy little town of Dillinger, Pennsylvania, Scarlett learns one important lesson—love is a disease and if you get it, you get hurt or worse. Vowing to never let this evil befall her, she plans to leave Dillinger to become a writer, in search of the only things that matter in her mind: power, fame, and money. But nothing prepared Scarlett for the beautiful Gina Jamison who walked into her life senior year. And from that moment on, Scarlett's world turned upside down.

The intensity of youth, coupled with an unknown future and forbidden love, push Scarlett and Gina towards unforgettable moments of tension, passion and discovery, peaking the night of graduation. Three days later, Gina is gone, and Scarlett is devastated. Yearning to fill the gaping hole from Gina's departure, Scarlett's adventures begin.

Her first journey takes her to the Southwest, hooking up with an eccentric, yet wise mentor Scarlett knew from back home. During the lightning storms in the desert, Scarlett befriends yet another eccentric individual, an artist named Maggie, who teaches her that love and attraction isn't always what it seems. But these lessons of life and love are lost on Scarlett, whose only interest is the here-and-now, the good-feeling stuff, and anything to make her not think of Gina.

From New Mexico, Scarlett heads back east to her first year in college and right smack dab into the arms of Sissy Langtree, a rich and snotty debutante. Her affair with Sissy is hot, passionate, and in Scarlett's mind—convenient. No strings, hot sex, and a beautiful woman—what more could one ask for? What she wasn't expecting was Sissy to fall in love, or for Langtree's parents to find out. Then all hell breaks loose in the quiet little college town.

With Sissy packed off to Switzerland, in an attempt to cure her "sickness," Scarlett transfers to another school, quiets down for a spell, working on her writing. But just a few months later, she receives a desperate note from Sissy, beseeching her to come to Europe. Scarlett packs her bags, and heads overseas. After a "shocking news" reunion with Sissy, Scarlett heads for her real passion in Paris, Gina Jamison. The reunion between Scarlett and Gina will bring tears to your eyes, as you feel the tenderness between the two young women. Over the summer, they blossom and discover each other again, finding their souls in one another. Alas, the bond between the two is shattered when Scarlett uncovers a secret about Gina she just can't live with, and in a fury of hurt and despair, leaves her beloved Gina heartbroken and shattered.

Scarlett's broken heart takes her into the arms of beautiful actress, Delores Sheridan, and one erotic escapade after another. With Delores, Scarlett manages to achieve the big three: power, fame, and money. She's an acclaimed writer. She has a beautiful lover, and all the trappings money can buy. Everything she ever wanted in life—or is it?

The moment of truth finally comes for Scarlett in a peculiar way—spending the night locked up in jail and confronted by a dear friend who knows where her heart's been. Scarlett finally faces the truth—she does love Gina and wants her back. But will it be too late for her? For them? Has too much time passed to heal the rift? And will Gina even want her?

Rachel York has hit a home run with Chasing Lightning. From friendship, self-discovery, acceptance, and the true nature of love, she covers all the bases, showing what a complex set of rules we sometimes create for ourselves, and the havoc they can wreak. Chasing Lightning is guaranteed to be one of this year's hottest reads—don't miss it!

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Chasing Lightning

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rachel York was born in a small town in Texas and educated in the United States and Europe. While at the University of Madrid studying languages and anthropology, she supported herself doing commercials for Spanish television. She currently resides in Los Angeles where she ghostwrites for others. This is her first novel and she is working on a sequel. For media inquiries contact Tyler Creative at (918) 336-7927. You may also visit Rachel's Web site, where she has a blog that she occasionally updates.

Chasing Lightning Author: Rachel York Category: Romance, coming-of-age Paperback: 384 pages Published: March 2003 ISBN: 0758203683 Retail: $10.50 Publisher: Kensington Click here to buy CHASING LIGHTNING

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