
After a horrific breakup with her long time boyfriend, Brooklyn Caldwell is
completely disenchanted with the notion of mingling with the opposite sex. Damon
Williams had been everything she thought she wanted…until he wasn’t.
In an attempt to escape her heartbreaking past, Brooklyn seeks refuge in bustling
Washington DC where she folds into the fast paced society unnoticed…until she meets
a young entrepreneur, Logan Colton.
Brooklyn is surprised to find that
while she has been successful in keeping the opposite sex at bay, somehow she is
defenseless against Logan’s confidence and charm—and it doesn’t hurt that he is
absurdly beautiful. While thrilled with Logan’s candor, Brooklyn hesitates, as she can’t
seem to move past the heartache that she suffered at the hands of Damon.
As much as Logan didn’t plan on pursuing her, he is drawn to Brooklyn’s muted
beauty and her witty persona. For all his success, Logan is ensnared in the coveted
world of unequivocal wealth and power, but behind closed doors is taunted by demons
and an undeniable need to atone for a monumental mistake.
As the two embark on a tumultuous obstacle course saturated with unknown
twists and turns, Brooklyn is left to question whether she can endure the journey
ahead.


Excerpt"I couldn’t breathe. I
saw her below me. I couldn’t make out her face, but I knew she was someone close.
Something was wrapped around her ankles, I thrust myself deeper into the darkness.
The salty red water was all around me. Claps of thunder rang in my ears, but I plunged
further into the bottomless abyss. Intense fear gripped my heart valve so tightly I
thought it would burst, but I knew she needed me."
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Meet The
Author
S.C. Ellington is an up and
coming author who enjoys expressing her creativity through frequently writing adult,
contemporary romance novels that readers can relate to, but more importantly, enjoy.</
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Aside from writing, Ellington
enjoys curling up with her e-reader and absorbing herself in novels loaded with emotion,
desire, and passion. She also likes to spend sunny, wistful afternoons, in her hammock
thinking up new ideas for great stories.
Ellington currently resides on the
west coast with her beautiful family and loving friends.
ALBUMS THAT INSPIRED S.C.
ELLINGTON’S UNSETTLED
ADELE: 21
BEYONCE: 4
ANTHONY
HAMILTON: AIN’T NOBODY WORRYIN
ALICIA KEYS:
THE ELEMENT OF FREEDOM
BOYZIIMEN:
II
MAROON 5:
SUNDAY MORNING/OVEREXPOSED
FRANK
OCEAN: CHANNEL ORANGE
SIX60: SIX60
BON JOVI:
THE CIRCLE
DRAKE:
NOTHING WAS THE SAME
USHER:
RAYMOND V. RAYMOND/SUPERSTAR
RHIANNA:
GOOD GIRL GONE BAD
MUSIQ
SOULCHILD: JUSLISEN/SOULSTAR/LOVANMUSIQ
MILEY
CYRUS: BANGERZ
MAXWELL:
BLACKSUMMERS’NIGHT
JASON
MRAZ: LOVE IS A FOUR LETTER WORD
JUSTIN
TIMBERLAKE: JUSTIFIED/20-20 EXPERIENCE
JOHN
COLTRANE & DUKE ELLINGTON: IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD

Some of S.C.
Ellington’s Favorite Things
Author’s
Favorite Bad Boy:
Travis Maddox
Author’s
Favorite Movies:
Love &
Basketball
The Notebook
Author’s
Favorite Songs:
Way too many to
name!
Interview with S.C. Ellington:
Have you always wanted to be a writer?
Yes and no. I always enjoyed using my
creativity. I found pleas-ure in writing short poems and things of that nature. For a while
I considered medical school, then law school, but for me, those professions were more
of a means to earn a substantial living. My father always told me to choose a profession
that I didn’t feel like would be "work." I ended up doing the opposite and pursued
my Masters degree. From that point, I acquired a position within the government.
Over the course of the last few years, I found myself
yearning for more. I would say that the day my husband brought me my Kindle, was the
day that my life and outlook changed. I started thinking back on my father’s words and
what I found joy in. I’ve always been an avid reader, and many close friends always told
me that they thought I wrote well. About a year ago, a tiny light bulb went off, propelling
me to pursue my creative pas-sion for writing. Had it not been for the ever evolving
world of self-publishing, I am not sure that I would have ever seriously pursued my
dreams of becoming a published author.
Have you ever suffered from "writers block"?
I had a few
cases of this dreadful disease! I found that by leaving my work alone for a few
days, ideas were able to flourish when I didn’t put myself under pressure to spit out words. </
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Best advice for anyone starting out writing?
Well
as a budding author myself, I can’t stress enough the importance of networking. When
I first approached the idea of writing a novel, I was mortified by the idea of social
networking and meeting people face to face. Luckily I was able to meet a few great
people early on who showed me the ropes of the author world. I think my exposure to
them has made my author experience richer.
Is it harder to write a male or female character?
It is
most definitely harder for me to write male characters. As a woman, it is so much easier
for me to tune into what most women desire, complain about, or fear. Thankfully, my
husband has been supportive and allows me to pick his brain to get male points of view.
What scenes are the hardest for you to write?
Oddly enough, as a new adult romance author, the hardest scenes for me to pull
together are the actual love scenes. I struggle with the syntax of my word choice, where
to stage the characters, and above all, keeping the scenes fiery.
If you could see the world through the eyes of one of your characters, which
one would it be and why?
I would
have to say I would like to experience the world through Logan’s eyes. Logan has had
to deal with some hard blows. While everyone deals with adversity at some point, it
would be nice to experience how he strives to move past it on a daily basis.
How do you know if your work is a short story or a novel in the making?
What triggers that decision?
On
some level, the characters speak to you. I find if they have a lot to say, then I continue
to write. If they’ve, yelled, screamed, and made up in twenty pages, then I know they
were only meant to be around for a season or two.
If you could bring one of your characters to life, who would you choose and why?
I would choose Brooklyn. Like Logan, Brooklyn has also dealt with tumultuous ups
and downs in her life. Brooklyn has a fire about her, and I enjoy that. To see some of
her crazy comments played out in real life would be comical.
Do your fans have any impact on your writing?
Certainly! As a budding author, you’re eager to hear what readers
think of characters and the overall story line. What they liked and didn’t like and so
forth. SinceUnsettled is the first novel of a series, I would
embrace things that my readers had to say to keep the thrill of the story going.</
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What is the best compliment you have received as an author?
The
best compliment thus far was from a reader who messaged me and cried, "I was sad to
see the story end."
If you had the chance to go on a date with one of your characters, who
would it be?
I would
love to hang out with Damon for a couple hours. Get some insight into what he was
thinking! I don’t think I could be his Mystic though!
What lies in your near future as an author?
I hope to pursue writing as a full-time career
at some point. In the meantime, I look forward to
interacting with my fans and continuing Logan
and Brooklyn’s story.
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