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August 27, 2020
Cover Reveal: The Social Graces by Renee Rosen
Author: Renee Rosen
Release Date: April 20, 2021
Publisher: Berkley
Description:
Renee Rosen, bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer, delivers readers a peek behind the curtain at one of the most remarkable feuds in history: Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mrs. Astor's notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age.
In the glittering world of Manhattan's upper crust, where wives turn a blind eye to husbands' infidelities, and women have few rights and even less independence, society is everything. The more celebrated the hostess, the more powerful the woman. And none is more powerful than Caroline Astor--the Mrs. Astor.
But times are changing.
Alva Vanderbilt has recently married into one of America's richest families. But what good is money when society refuses to acknowledge you? When it carries on just as it has done for generations? Alva, who knows what it is to have nothing, will do whatever it takes to have everything.
Sweeping three decades and based on true events, this gripping novel follows these two women as they try to outdo and outsmart each other at every turn. As Caroline comes closer to defeat and Alva closer to victory, both will make surprising discoveries about themselves and what's truly at stake.
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July 14, 2020
Cover Reveal: The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Author: Stephanie Dray
Release Date: March 30, 2021
Publisher: Berkley
Description:
An epic saga from New York Times
bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an
extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women
bound by its legacy in three of humanity's darkest hours.
Most castles are protected by powerful men. This one by women...
A founding mother...
1774.
Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband's
political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their
idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens
everything she holds dear, Adrienne must choose to renounce the
complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will
inspire generations to come.
A daring visionary...
1914.
Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Astor Chanler is a force of
nature, daunted by nothing--not her humble beginnings, her crumbling
marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation
in France and delivering war-relief over dangerous seas, Beatrice takes
on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for what's
right.
A reluctant resistor...
1940.
French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphan's
self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of
Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she
came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is,
and more importantly, who she is willing to become.
Intricately woven and beautifully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette
is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the
strength we find from standing together in honor of those who came
before us.
Pre-order Link: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/594461/the-women-of-chateau-lafayette-by-stephanie-dray/
Author Newsletter: https://www.stephaniedray.com/fun/newsletter/
What made you fall in love with Adrienne Lafayette and why do you think readers will fall for her as you did?
Thanks
to a popular musical, the Marquis de Lafayette is known to a new
generation as "America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman"--and there's good
reason for that. He's easily the most lovable of our Founding Fathers,
and his wife, whom he called his dear heart, is just as lovable
if not more so. Adrienne was our French Founding Mother, so right up my
alley as a heroine, but at first I worried she was too sweet, devoted,
and forgiving. In short, too gentle for a novel. Little did I realize
that more than any other historical heroine I've ever written, Adrienne
fought and sacrificed for her principles, courageously threw herself
into danger, confronted tyrants, and endured trials that would have
broken lesser mortals. She truly humbles me, and when I talk about the
Lafayette legacy, I think of it as every bit as much hers as it is his.
How
long did it take you to write this book? Did the story evolve as you
researched, or did you always know you wanted to take on the lives of
these particular women?
I was always interested in Lafayette--an interest that grew as Laura Kamoie and I co-authored America's First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.
I think I had the germ of the idea for a Lafayette novel at least seven
years ago, but I had other projects in the way. And I was always in
search of an angle that would be fresh and unique. That came to me when I
discovered that Lafayette's castle in Auvergne, which had been
purchased and renovated by Americans, served to shelter Jewish children
from the Nazis. Knowing how deeply the Lafayettes both felt about
religious freedom, I knew this would have pleased them, and it touched
me. I was then determined to know which Americans had purchased
the chateau, and when I found out, yet another glorious chapter in the
Lafayette legacy was born. That's when the story took shape for me about
one special place on this earth where, generation after generation,
faith has been kept with principles of liberty and humanity. I find that
very inspirational, now more than ever.
The
book is centered around Lafayette’s castle, the Château de Chavaniac,
and the pivotal role it played during three of history’s darkest
hours—the French Revolution and both World Wars. If you could have
dinner with any three people (dead or alive) at Chavaniac, who would you
choose and why?
Believe
it or not, this is actually a difficult choice because so many
incredible men and women passed through those doors. I'd have to start
with the Lafayettes--though I hope they would not serve me
pigeons, which were a favorite at their wedding banquet. To join us for
dinner, I'd choose the colorful stage-star of the Belle Epoque, Beatrice
Chanler, because she was a force of nature without whom Chavaniac might
not still be standing. Actress, artist, philanthropist, decorated
war-relief worker and so-called Queen of the Social Register, she was as
mysterious as she was wonderful, and even after all the startling
discoveries I made researching her larger-than-life existence, I have a
million questions about the early life she tried so hard to hide. I
can't wait for readers to meet her!
July 2, 2020
Cover Reveal: What To Do About Your Monsters by Jessica Woo
WHAT TO DO ABOUT YOUR MONSTERS
Author: Jessica Woo
Release Date: October 2020
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Ages 0-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-952112-10-2
Publisher’s Synopsis:
Meet Kinzie. She has a bunch of fun-loving, slightly smelly, Monsters that live in her room. They never let her sleep at night. But that’s ok, her parents always help her out. Until one day they decide it’s time she learns to sleep on her own. What will Kinzie do about her Monsters?
What To Do About Your Monsters is a heartfelt story about a girl who has sleep issues. At its core, however, the story is not just about having problems sleeping, but about being afraid to try something new.
Other than convincing her little ones to sleep at night, Jessica’s talents include professional animation, art direction, and illustration. In Illustration, Jessica most recently worked on a concept art piece for Universal. In art direction, her recent project, Dinner Party, was accepted in the exclusive Sundance film festival. Finally, in animation, her work is featured in movies such as Kung Fu Panda, Monster vs Aliens, Shrek 4, Kung Fu Panda Holiday Special, Kung Fu Panda 2, The Croods, and Turbo.
An active member of SCBWI and 12 by 12, Jessica currently lives in Toluca Lake, California with her family.
For more information, click here: https://www.acornpublishingllc.com/single-post/2020/05/04/NEW-AUTHOR---Jessica-Woo
Disclosure: I partnered with The Children's Book Review and Acorn Publishing for this post.
April 15, 2020
Cover Reveal: Beauty is the Beast by D. James McGee
Beauty is the Beast (Caligula #1)
Author: D. James McGee
Genre: Adult Fantasy
Publication Date: July 15, 2020
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Description:
It’s 1985. Lady Laura Lacy of Britewood is beautiful and graceful, a celebrity in her own right. She is cousin to Her Majesty The Queen, and her father is the well-respected Earl of Britewood, honorary commander of the Army’s elite reserve special forces unit. Laura seemingly has it all. She should be happy.
However, due to unspeakable acts committed against her as a child, she’s developed a blood lust for revenge. Secretly trained by her father’s regiment in the arts of war, Laura begins to target men who prey on the innocent and helpless. As her skills sharpen, Laura becomes a formidable force against evil.
That’s when she uncovers a transatlantic child trafficking ring led by an elite group within British society. With the help of commanding officer and police inspector Billy Smythe, her mysterious family attorney Arthur Mosely, and an unorthodox group of American allies, Laura sets out on a vengeance-fueled quest to stop them. She is determined to save as many innocents as she can.
It’s a mission that will put her very life and sanity at stake, making her question everything she’s ever believed in. But to make things right, Beauty must become the Beast.
Domnic “DJames” McGee was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire. A sickly child, he was raised in a council estate to a single mother. At school, he was a poor student and failed dismally. He developed a passion for martial arts, so in his teens, he moved to Ireland where he trained full-time while working in menial jobs to survive.
A chance encounter then gave him the opportunity to work as an Executive Protection Agent for some of the most influential figures in European society.
He came to the US in 2001 to further his studies of martial arts. He decided to stay and earned his citizenship by serving in an Army infantry unit and later with a reserve Military Police unit.
He currently lives in Huntington Beach, where he works as an Executive Protection Agent and trains and writes as much as he can.
March 24, 2020
Cover Reveal: Nightmasters by Loran Holt
Nightmasters (Nightmasters #1)
Author: Loran Holt
Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy
Publication Date: June 30, 2020
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Description:
Kelgan Defthand is used to being top dog at the Academy of Magic where he is Senior Apprentice Mage. Compared to his peers, he’s faster, more skillful, and well aware of it, but when he finds himself beset by fearful voices that come in the night, his confidence is shaken.
Adding to his worries, Kelgan is summoned to the headmaster, Sargal’s presence; it looks like he’s really in trouble. But to his bewilderment, he finds he’s being sent on a “mission” with two very hostile-seeming aristocratic twins, Neroma and Nevander Di Nerrill.
Upon embarking on this mission with the twins, Kelgan soon realizes the world outside the cloistered Academy is a bit different than he imagined. First of all, there seems to be women doing magic! Secondly, he’s not the only one hearing voices.
Following a strange compulsion, Kelgan and the Di Nerrills find themselves seeking out the source of the voices, hoping to put an end to it.
The fateful journey tests Kelgan’s underdeveloped skills to the limit, and could come at an unbearable cost to both to him and his companions. Once Kelgan accepts the challenge of Magehood, there’s no going back.
Recently retired from a job as a University Professor, and looking for diversion in sunny Southern California, Loran Holt did what any Southern Californian does – took up writing, of course. Feeling that sword-and-sorcery suited her personality admirably, she set her sights on that genre. Nightmasters is the result and her first published work of fiction, but she is already the published author of two books on the Silent Film era, with a third on the way.March 6, 2020
Cover Reveal: Dark Prince by Michelle Hercules
Dark Prince (Blueblood Vampires #1)
Author: Michelle Hercules
Genre: New Adult Paranormal Romance
Publication Date: April 3, 2020
Description:
There are only two ways a human can cross the gates of Bloodstone Institute: as a familiar to one of the Blueblood vampires who attend the elite school or as a snack.
I’m neither, but I have to get in at all costs. My brother made a big mistake, and now I have to fix it by stealing from the most powerful and cruel vampire to ever come to Bloodstone, Lucca Della Morte. If that wasn’t almost suicidal, I need to get it done before the spell concealing my human nature wears off.
But I forget that I’m only pretending to be a vampire. I’m still human and susceptible to Lucca’s dangerous allure. His darkness calls to my soul. His savagery makes my blood sing. I’m falling for the dark prince, craving him in a visceral way that’s frightening and exciting at the same time.
If he discovers my secret, he’ll destroy me. And yet, I can’t help wanting to get closer. I never thought I had a death wish until I met him.
USA Today bestselling author Michelle Hercules always knew creative arts were her calling but not in a million years did she think she would write a novel. With a background in fashion design she thought she would follow that path. But one day, out of the blue, she had an idea for a book. One page turned into ten pages, ten pages turned into a hundred, and before she knew, her first book, The Prophecy of Arcadia, was born.Michelle Hercules resides in The Netherlands with her husband and daughter. She is currently working on the Legends of Gattica series.
Cover Reveal: Master for Life by Amanda Holly
Master for Life (Hercules Private Security #1)
Author: Amanda Holly
Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: March 19, 2020
Description:
Five years ago, Anna fled. Now she’s back, and this time Declan isn’t letting her go.
After she’s created a new identity for herself as bestselling author, Star Black, Anna’s back in South Africa to say goodbye to her past for good. Yet soon after her arrival, she becomes the target of hired assassins once more, and realises nothing is as it seems.
The moment Anna comes face to face with Declan, the lover she left behind, she’s filled with regret. Had she been right to deceive him all those years ago?
With danger lurking all around them, Declan is once again compelled to step into the role of Anna’s protector. While keeping her safe, he brings her body back to life, and shows her a world she’s only ever fantasized about. They both know there’s no expiry date on their chemistry, but can the emotional distance separating them be burned away between the sheets?
This time, Declan and Anna stand to lose so much more as they race against time to solve the mystery of her parents’ deaths.
Amanda Holly takes you on a rollercoaster ride in this romantic suspense novel.
I can usually be found in my home office – either writing, reading or burrowing down several rabbit holes on the internet under the guise of doing research!The idea of writing a book took seed during my twenties, but between getting married, emigrating and raising children, the closest I got to writing was joining book clubs and attending writing courses. Finally, in my forties, I co-founded the Romance writers of South Africa (ROSA) with Romy Sommer and that’s where the dream to write has finally become a reality.
I write sizzling romantic suspense novels, and love delving into worlds I know nothing about … hence the research!
When not glued to my Kindle, reading the latest steamy novel, I spend my time catching up with dear friends, going to the movies and planning the next building project at home. My poor husband!
Born and bred in Holland to a Dutch father and an English mother, I have lived in three different continents. I’m currently living in sunny South Africa with my ever-patient husband and two grown children who I hope will stick around the house just a little bit longer!
March 2, 2020
Cover Reveal: Adversity by Melody Winter
Adversity (Ascent #2)
Author: Melody Winter
Genre: New Adult Fantasy Romance
Publication Date: March 24, 2020
Description:
Athena Harrow is on the run. Destined for a life she managed to evade, she flees with Erebus before his brother’s threat can prove true.
But within their newfound refuge, they discover secrets long held close in the historical city of York—a creature thought to have been wiped out when the demons ascended. A creature whose existence renews Athena’s determination to restore the light.
However, attacks by Erebus’s brother and his promised army shatters those plans. Faced with the responsibility for the loss of numerous innocent lives, Athena makes a choice. To protect those around her, she’ll surrender to the Master Demon’s dark world.
Life with the Master is intolerable, though, and conflicted Athena is not what he expected. With time against her, and the Master losing patience, will Athena find the Master’s secret to restoring the light? Will she manage to escape the Master and the fate she was chosen for on her twenty-first birthday? And will she be able to return to York to reunite with the man she loves?
Tumultuous and emotional, ADVERSITY is the gripping conclusion to this dark romantic fantasy.
January 27, 2020
Cover Reveal: Ruthless Sentinel by Lynn Burke
Ruthless Sentinel (Vicious Vipers #2)
Author: Lynn Burke
Genre: Adult Romantic Suspense
Publication Date: February 20, 2020
Description:
Working security for my MC brother, I’m tasked with protecting a crooked judge who targets his willful daughter with emotional abuse.
She’s beautiful. She’s confident and has a backbone of steel, but I recognize the pain in her eyes.
She distracts me from my job, and echoes of Pop’s taunts of my being a failure fester in my head.
But I will prove him wrong.
I will withstand our connection, the relentless pull between us.
I will protect her family–her—from the unknown enemy, even if it costs me my soul.
Lynn Burke is a full time mother, voracious gardener, and scribbler of spicy romance stories. A country bumpkin turned Bay Stater, she enjoys her chowdah and Dunkin Donuts when not trying to escape the reality of city life.January 13, 2020
Cover Reveal + Giveaway: Trouble with Wolves by Danielle Annett
Trouble with Wolves (Magic and Bone #1)
Author: Danielle Annett
Genre: Adult Romance/Urban Fantasy
Publication Date: February 9, 2020
Description:
Shifters and humans don’t mix…
But Red isn’t like any human I’ve met before.
He doesn’t fear shifters, and for some reason he wants to help me forge peace between my Pack and the town.
Our relationship morphs from unlikely allies to…more. And the more I’m around Red, the more I crave him.
But none of that matters when fate steps in, and I find myself leading the Pack.
My Pack will never accept him.
The people of Lethbridge will never accept me.
And a relationship with a human is the last thing I need.
If you love snarky heroines, forbidden romance, and shapeshifters, grab Trouble with Wolves today!
I'm just a girl with an obsession for Marvel movies, a love of all things Urban Fantasy, and a cheerleader for the underdog in any given story.If you're looking for a heroine you can root for...someone who defies the odds and gets up every time they're knocked down...then look no further because that's what you'll find in my books.
December 20, 2019
Cover Reveal: American Demon by Kim Harrison
Message from the Author:
“Is it about Rachel?” must be the most asked question I’ve been fielding since the news of American Demon’s publication broke.
Yes, I said the Hollows was complete. Rachel had found her happy ending, her world was, if not perfect, at least not being upended every three months by a new big-bad-ugly or her hidden past. She had gone from entitled ignorance to someone of balance and purpose, she had a family not of blood, but of bond. What more could another book add? But still... something niggled and wiggled in my thoughts, haunting the breath of time between wake and sleep, and I finally agreed that perhaps the story wasn’t done quite yet.
And so The Turn came about, showing just how big a tool Trent’s dad had been and that Trent came by his magic (his mom) and his questionable morals (his dad) and his drive (both of them) honestly. Now it’s done, I thought in satisfaction, and turned my moods to other stories, other lives.
But it wasn’t enough. All too soon, my thoughts wound back to the Hollows. I missed Rachel, who had admittedly grown up. I missed Al, who had learned he was still deserving of love, Jenks who had learned to survive without love, and Ivy, who had finally found love. Alas, sometimes the readers can see things more clearly than the writer who brings them her world, and...mmmm. You’re right. The story isn’t over yet.
American Demon was hammered into existence using the steel-of-story that had been forged nearly twenty years ago. It began angry and ended worse as my mood at the time wasn’t much better. But if Rachel had taught me anything, it was to believe in the narrow percent, that determination and grit and sacrifice can make the difference between success and not-quite-yet.
And so American Demon itself evolved and the ending shifted. Rachel’s happy ending is still in place even as I strive to bring a new beginning to her story, picking American Demon up right at the end of The Witch With No Name and before the epilog of the same. I have brought in two new forces to complicate Rachel’s life even as she finds herself holding more sway in Cincinnati than she might want: an angsty, powerful demon named Hodin with a shocking connection to Al who tempts her with the dangers and power of elven magic, and Pike, an even more disturbing living vampire, who is playing a more dangerous game than Ivy ever was.
So yes, American Demon is about Rachel, not entirely the person she wants to be quite yet, still a work in progress. As we all are.
Kim Harrison
You can preorder the book here:
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/623194/american-demon-by-kim-harrison/
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