Welcome to author S.A. Winters, who’s joining us today to celebrate their recent re-release of Keeping It Together, from Less Than Three Press! S.A. is sharing an excerpt from the book as well as a giveaway, so be sure to check out the entry details below.

Hi everyone! Today is something of a celebration for me, as it’s the release date for my novella, Keeping it Together! Originally published a few years ago, first as a serial, and then as part of an anthology, this is the first time Keeping it Together has stood on its own as a book.

Keeping it Together is a contemporary romance about Alisha, the frontwoman for her band, Falling Towers, and Sian, a 19-year-old student worried about passing her exams and pleasing her parents. These two are a cute couple, and Alisha’s self-confidence contrasts with Sian’s natural shyness. It’s the first time Sian has ever felt strongly about anyone, and it’s all quite novel to her. Still, she has to balance the excitement of a new budding relationship with the worry that her parents might not approve. Alisha, on the other hand, doesn’t have to worry about anyone, and doesn’t entirely understand Sian’s concerns.

If you’re after a cute, light read about two young women falling in love and trying to make things work, this may well be your bag. Featuring band hijinks and fallouts, far too much drinking (bloody teenagers), and cute moments over coffee. And in case you really want to know more, here is an extract for you

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She felt strange, wearing somebody else’s clothes. They fit okay, although the leggings were tight, revealing the shape of her skinny legs, and the t-shirt was less than flattering. She looked like a twelve year old in hand-me-downs.

Sighing, she towel-dried her hair and scraped it back into a ponytail. She grimaced as she looked in the mirror and pulled it loose again before heading back into the living room, feeling more self-conscious than she had in years.

The smirk on Alisha’s face as she walked in didn’t help either. She had also changed, into a pair of faded blue jeans that were thinning at the right knee and a maroon, long-sleeved top. “Well, don’t you look a peach?” Alisha grinned, taking her wet clothes and bundling them into the tumble dryer.

Sian scowled and plucked at the hem of the t-shirt. “What’s ‘RoadKill,’ anyway?”

“Oh, that used to be the name of our band before we changed it to Falling Towers.”

“Oh.” Sian wrinkled her nose. “I think I like the new name better.”

“Yeah.” Alisha chuckled, bringing the mugs over and setting them on the table. “We all did, except Hugo. But that’s just because his last name is Rhodes, so you know. It made him feel more important. I think he’s come around to it now, though. We certainly do better with Falling Towers. I think RoadKill made it sound like more of a metal band, so people were disappointed with what they actually heard.” She settled herself on the sofa and patted the cushion next to her. “No need to stand on ceremony.”

Sian took the seat and reached for her hot chocolate.

Despite the hot drink and fresh, dry clothes, Sian shivered. She still felt damp and cold, and she pressed her hands tighter around the mug, clutching it close to herself as if it could warm her completely.

“Cold?” Alisha asked her.

Not wanting to seem ungrateful, Sian told her she was fine.

“Psh,” Alisha said, sliding across the cushions and wrapping an arm around her shoulders. “You’re supposed to say you’re freezing, and then I can make some pretence about warming you up.”

“Oh,” Sian said.

Already she did feel warmer, Alisha radiating heat against her side. A hand pushed lightly against her chin, and she moved with it, turning her head to face Alisha. This close, she could see a small, faint smattering of freckles across the bridge of her nose, and her dark green eyes were flecked with tiny shards of brown.

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Hope you enjoyed that, and if you did, see below for a giveaway with the chance of winning a free copy of the book!

~ S.A. Winters

About the Book

Title: Keeping it Together

Author: S. A. Winters

Genre: Lesbian, Bisexual, Romance, Contemporary

Words: 32,000

Blurb: Sian should be tucked in bed when she meets Alisha Hart—beautiful, talented, and the star of a band that’s on its way up. Alisha doesn’t have to worry about curfews or homework or overprotective parents; in fact, she doesn’t seem to care about rules at all. She makes her own, and lives life her way—something Sian can only dream of, and which draws her helplessly to Alisha. But love is complicated, and if there’s such a thing as fate, it seems dead set against them.

Buy the Book: Amazon US || Amazon UK || LT3 Press || Add on Goodreads

About the Author

S.A. Winters is a British writer with a penchant for the gothic. When they aren’t writing, they like to listen to heavy metal, watch horror films, or piss off down the pub, sometimes all at once.

S.A. Winters most enjoys writing paranormal, but likes to play with other genres from time to time and has been known to dabble in contemporary, steampunk and historical.

You can keep up with S.A. Winters through their Twitter Account or their Website.

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