The Switch by Dawn Pendleton & Andrea Heltsley is finally out!

The Switch by Dawn Pendleton and Andrea Heltsley is now available!

Honor and Faith haven’t switched places since they were kids. When Honor begs her twin sister to go on a date with her boyfriend, Cameron, Faith reluctantly agrees. The problem is that she lets things go too far. Now Honor and Cameron have broken up and he won’t stop calling Faith, claiming he felt something more for her than he ever felt for Honor. The scary thing is, Faith felt it too. She struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Cameron. There is one rule that sisters and best friends abide by, don’t date their ex’s.

Honor has her own problems. Breaking it off with Cameron was the right thing to do, she knows that. His best friend, Parker, won’t leave her alone and forces her to talk about her feelings about the break-up. They spend a lot of time together and Honor starts to heal. Suddenly, Honor sees Parker as more than just a friend who cares. She wants more.

Neither sister wants to complicate things further and cross those boundaries. They can’t stop their emotions for the guys in their lives. Turns out, the switch is the one thing that has changed them forever.

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Dawn Pendleton is a New Adult & Young Adult author living in Maine with her husband and pup. When she's not writing angsty stories of love, she can usually be found with her nose in a book or her eye behind the lens of a camera.

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Andrea Heltsley is a biology nerd who decided it was more fun writing than dissecting. She has written three novels and four more will be out in 2013. Andrea lives on coffee and reads  like a robot. Her husband and two Italian Greyhounds usually have to tear her away from the computer . . . imagine that. :)

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Cover reveal for Jonah's novella--BEYOND FATE (Fate series, #1.5)!

One of the most frequent requests I get from fans of the Fate series is for Jonah and Kellan's POVs of what happened in the series. I've mentioned before how I wrote a lot of scenes from A Matter of Fate from Jonah's POV--and have even shared a few!--but so many of you wanted more. So! I'm pleased as punch to let you know that an entire novella for Jonah is set to be released on October 10th, 2013! Until then, here's the cover to ogle:

Designed by Carly Stevens

Beyond Fate (Fate, #1.5)

There are always two sides to every story . . . 

His whole life, Jonah Whitecomb has strove to meet everyone’s expectations of him: the perfect student, dutiful son, loyal twin, accomplished surfer, and powerful Magical. But behind his carefully composed façade hides the truth of how his family has fallen apart, leaving Jonah more often than not feeling adrift. To complicate matters, he fell in love long ago with a girl in his dreams, one he’s never told anyone about, including his twin brother.

Just when life seems its bleakest, Jonah discovers that Chloe is real. Wanting to finally reach out and grab happiness for himself, he embarks on a journey to track down the girl of his dreams, only to find that happy endings aren’t always guaranteed, the best laid out plans can go horribly awry, and sometimes, you have to simply let yourself go along for the ride. 

* Beyond Fate is Jonah’s point-of-view of the events of A Matter of Fate, and is a companion novella.

Isn't this cover GORGEOUS? I love it--and it is so, so, SO Jonah. I mean, seriously. Yeah. 

Okay, I feel the need to really stress to you all that this is a companion novel to A Matter of Fate. For the love of all that's good and holy in the book world (especially the Fate series book world), do not read Beyond Fate before you read A Matter of Fate. While there is a lot of new material in this story that isn't covered in AMOF, it will also spoil major plot points of the first book in the series. 

Honestly, guys, I am so incredibly excited for you to read this one. I really think you're going to dig getting into Jonah's head. 

And now . . . the unofficial official song for Beyond Fate . . . 

When writing this story, I kept coming back to Byegone by Volcano Choir (the newish band fronted by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver). This song . . . wow. Outside of the lyrics (which only partially--barely?--fit with the story; this is of no matter, though), everything about this song just screams Jonah to me. This is his song when he surfs (especially a key scene in the story--you'll know when you read it). This is the song that reflects his struggles. This is the song he opens himself up to. I will never be able to listen to this song without thinking of Jonah Whitecomb.

Disclaimer: obviously, I am in no way affiliated with Volcano Choir--which is why this is the unofficial official song. Now that I've said that, I highly encourage you to check out the band, since they make some pretty rad tunes.

day dead bye-gone
laying near the lights of the knights of the northern lodges
there’s a border road
no one slip slides or is stoppin’
and the neighborly, sleeping in a coffin

with enough keif
you could really bore someone
took a rat trap out to the Ache Inn
we were drinking all the ways to down
door ‘as wide open
you know what were saying ‘bout us now
he’s a legend
i’m a legend
and we both go tripping thru the door

well, YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE NORTHERN, NOW
i heard you promise me
at the north end of monogamy
cut there from filament lead

somewhere i heard you scream:
for others’ hearts
and in the limiest of lights
hold the keys to a Cuban flight that you won’t ever ride
it’s time to up and die

set sail!!!!!
set sail!!!!
set sail!!!!
set sail!!!!

hon, you plenty competent
so why aren’t you confident
it’s softening to be softening
then why are you so constant then?
are we going on a coat ride?
well, were off and definitely stumbling
tossin’ off your compliments, wow
sexing all your Parliaments

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Cover reveal: A ZEBRA LIKE ME by Amy Maurer Jones!

Guys, I am absolutely thrilled to share Amy Maurer Jones' new cover her upcoming book, A Zebra Like Me. Take it away, Amy!

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Thanks so much, Heather, for hosting me today. I'm excited to announce that I have a new YA book coming out this winter! It's a stand alone YA contemporary entitled, A Zebra Like Me. It's my first stab at contemporary and the subject matter hits close to home so I am more than a little nervous about it. 

The cover art is by Kelsey Keeton of KKeeton Designs and it is gorgeous but you don't have to take my word for it, see for yourself! 

Here's the blurb on the back of the cover.

Maybelle Dawson longs for normalcy and belonging. Often misunderstood, she struggles with a rare disorder, labeling her a Medical Zebra.

Maybelle’s happiness and well-being threaten to slip through her fingers as she battles to take control of her life. She faces a never-ending battle on her journey to find love, courage and friendship in a world lacking acceptance.

With the guidance of her guardian angel, Maybelle finds her way out of emotional and physical isolation to discover lasting love and amazing friendships.


A Zebra Like Me is the story of one teenager’s battle with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a disorder affecting one in five thousand people. 



Sneak Peak - Here's a glimpse into Maybelle's world in pre-edited form. Please forgive my typos. It will be edited professionally prior to publication.

Maybelle

I sat on the soft, green grass staring out at the lake behind my house. The breeze was cool and soothing against my sun kissed skin. Tomorrow is the first day of school. A sour feeling invades my stomach. I barely passed last year. The pressure of my reality is consuming. Now, in the waning heat of August, after a summer filled with rest and relaxation, it’s easy to pretend this year will be better, but I know the truth. Soon, a daily routine of torture will overwhelm me. Pain-filled days spent trudging up and down concrete floors and flights of stares. Agonizing hours of stillness trapped in the unforgiving frames of wooden desks. Neck-breaking, never ending minutes straining to see what my teacher wrote on the board and overhead projector. And, the paralyzing stress of knowing it’s getting worse and I can’t handle it. I feel helpless and defeated and have yet to step through the school’s front doors.

            “I’m a zebra. No one understands me.” I whisper to myself.

            I take a deep breath as the air stirs. My focus is distracted by a shimmering glint of light. A silvery, white slip of paper floats down from the clear, blue sky. I stretch out my open palm and clasp my fingers around it. It’s folded neatly into quadrants. I unfold the square of paper to find out what is written inside.

            You’re not alone, Maybelle.

            I search the empty space around me and find nothing out of place. Everything is the same. My grandmother’s ferns dangle from their baskets on the back porch. The heavy, faded wooden rocking chairs are still, immune to the feeble breeze. The vegetable garden and the locked shed beyond it are undisturbed. An occasional boater drifts by on the lake but otherwise all is quiet. I am alone.

I reach for my backpack and retrieve my make-shift diary, a simple spiral-bound notebook. I tear out a piece of paper.

“Prove it.” I say the words as I scrawl them onto the slip of paper, fold it into a square, and toss it toward the heavens.

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Cover reveal: BREAK YOU by Jennifer Snyder!

Today I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for Jennifer Snyder’s upcoming novel Break You. Break You is a New Adult Contemporary Romance.

Ready for the cover? Here it is…

Isn’t it a beauty? 

The cover was created by Once Upon A Time Covers and features the photography of K. Keeton.

Releasing November 8, 2013

Blaire Hayes enjoys a quiet life, spending her days as a CNA at the local nursing home and nights studying for exams. She prefers things to be as uncomplicated as possible—but

 when her friends drag her to a party and she bumps into her high school crush, the path of Blaire’s life veers in an entirely different direction than what she had planned for herself.

 Jason Bryant created a nice life away from his hometown, putting distance between himself and the suffocating sadness of his father’s death. But when he finds out his grandfather’s health is deteriorating, he decides he must return home. Partying was not on his agenda while in town, but it’s how he bumps into Blaire Hayes—the girl he’d always thought of in high school as an unobtainable pass.

 Together the two learn there are moments in life that hold within them all the power to break you...

 Jennifer Snyder lives in North Carolina were she spends most of her time writing New Adult and Young Adult Fiction, reading, and struggling to stay on top of housework. She is a tea lover with an obsession for Post-it notes and smooth writing pens. Jennifer lives with her husband and two children, who endure listening to songs that spur inspiration on repeat and tolerate her love for all paranormal, teenage-targeted TV shows.

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Cover reveal: SOAR by Alyssa Rose Ivy!

I loved loved loved Alyssa Rose Ivy's Crescent Chronicles, so I was thrilled when she announced a spin-off series! Here's the beautiful new cover of the first book in the Empire Chronicles!

In the city that never sleeps the Chronicles continue… Serving coffee is temporary, just like Casey's year off from school. She’s going to come up with a plan to stay in New York City and go back to college, and that plan does not involve dating a paranormal creature—let alone two. 

Running the supernatural society of New York is not as fun as it sounds, especially when you still have to answer to your ex-girlfriend’s fiancé. Toby doesn’t mean to bring Casey into the chaos of his life, but he can't resist the girl who makes him smile when he thought no one else ever could. 

Jared's in New York checking out a security risk for his best friend, the king. He plans to return to New Orleans quickly, but not if it means losing his chance with the brunette who pretends she wants nothing to do with him. 

In over her head with a bunch of winged creatures who most definitely are not angels, Casey has to figure out who to trust with her life and maybe her heart. 

Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.



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Cover reveals!

Friends, they always say you can't judge a book by its cover, and esoterically, this is true. That said, pretty covers make a big difference to me, so I am THRILLED to introduce you to two new covers today--A MATTER OF TRUTH's (Fate series, #3) and the new cover for A MATTER OF FATE (Fate series, #1).

Up first . . .

(spoilers for anybody who hasn't read AMOF & AMOH ahead!)

A MATTER OF TRUTH (Fate series, #3)

Not long ago, Chloe Lilywhite seemingly had it all: a prized spot on the Magicals’ Council as lead Creator, a loving fiancé and Connection, and a wealth of good friends. But the poised young woman she projected was nothing more than a façade. Her parents all but disowned her. Power plays and accusations of murder within the Council rocked her confidence. And most difficult of all, her secret, a secondary Connection to Jonah’s twin brother, Kellan, became painfully impossible to resist. Desperate to gain control over her rapidly unraveling existence, Chloe did the unthinkable: she ran away.

Now living and working in Alaska under an alias, Chloe is slowly discovering who she is and, more importantly, who she wants to be. But the more she tries to leave the Magical world behind, the harder it becomes to stay hidden. The Elders are back with a vengeance, and the stakes have never been higher. Chloe finally has to make a choice: embrace her pre-ordained Fate or pave her own way in the worlds. One thing’s for sure, though—she’s finally up for the challenge.

*This is a New Adult title, suitable for readers 18+.

the wrap is so, so beautiful, right?



Now, don't get me wrong. I love love LOVE the original cover of A MATTER OF FATE. 

That said, once Carly Stevens, the awesome designer of these covers, and I really got to talking about what we envisioned for the series as a whole, we realized that the original didn't quite fit with the others. So, Carly whipped up this amazing re-do for me. Seriously, friends. How gorgeous is this?

And, just so you can see how pretty they are all lined up, here are the three covers in order: