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June 1, 2015
HEIR TO THE SUN - Live Today!
It's here! It's finally here! The ebook re-release of HEIR TO THE SUN is today! It's available wherever ebooks are sold, from Amazon to iTunes to your local library; assuming, of course, your library has ebooks. If you're a die-hard print lover fear not, for the print edition will release June 15.
Back cover blurb:
A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm...
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
~~~
Within the next few weeks look for teasers from the second Chronicle of Parthalan, THE VIRGIN QUEEN.
Heir to the Sun – available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf (and enter to win a signed print edition) here.Like it on Facebook here.
Back cover blurb:
A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm...
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
~~~
Within the next few weeks look for teasers from the second Chronicle of Parthalan, THE VIRGIN QUEEN.
Heir to the Sun – available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf (and enter to win a signed print edition) here.Like it on Facebook here.
May 27, 2015
Marketing: The Good, The Bad, The Swag
As some of you may know, in addition to writing I offer freelance marketing and editing services. (Want to check out my rates? Look here.) Today, let's talk about one of the most common marketing questions I get: what kind of swag should I order?
For those new to the publicity-sphere, swag is a catchall phrase for promo material intended to increase your brand awareness, such as bookmarks bearing an author's latest release, t-shirts with logos emblazoned across them, even those tire pressure gauges from your auto insurance company. You know, the fun little doodads given away at trade shows and conferences. Admit it, you know you love 'em.
Since most of my client's are writers, I usually deal with book related swag: bookmarks, postcards, posters, etc. While there's nothing intrinsically wrong with offering any of these, bear in mind that EVERY OTHER AUTHOR has bookmarks, postcards, etc. If you want your swag, and therefore your book, to stand out, you need to get a bit creative.
True story: I once came home from a large science fiction/fantasy conference with an entire tote bag of bookmarks... and they all ended up in the trash. Really, after the tenth bookmark they all look alike. With a little imagination, it's not so hard (or expensive) to stand out from the crowd.
There are a few rules to swag: it must make you think of the brand/item it's promoting (easy enough by adding a logo or website info); it must somehow relate to your brand/item (re: don't order custom ice cube trays for a YA romance...unless it features Ice People or takes place in Antarctica); and it needs to cheap enough that you can give it away with abandon.
Too much criteria? Trust me, it's not, and to prove it let's have a look at what arrived in my mailbox a few days ago.
Why yes, it's a tiny bottle of olive oil. Isn't it cute?
I am in no way affiliated with Goya, but c'mon, this little guy is adorable!
And, it came with a recipe book (in case I didn't know what to do with olive oil)! And a coupon!
In addition to the recipes (and sweet $1.50 coupon!) it advertised the other olive oils offered by Goya. That's called conversion marketing, peeps.
So, does this mean you should purchase teensy tiny bottles of olive oil with your logo emblazoned across the label? Not necessarily. But what Goya did with this presentation was something MEMORABLE. You want people to hang on to your swag, and remember your name. And, you know, buy your product. If the swag leads them to other products you have for sale, all the better.
I bet you're wondering if I put my money where my mouth is with swag for my upcoming release, Heir to the Sun. Worry not, I sure did. In addition to the standard bookmarks and postcards, I got magnets (everyone needs to decorate their fridge), mini books, and little spell bottles (which I ordered waaay before I got the Goya bottle. Really.). I'd like to do more swag, and I'm pricing out lip balm and travel sunscreens on key chains as we speak. I know, you're stoked.
Moral of the story: get something durable, something people will use for a few weeks or even months, long enough for them to remember your product. Don't forget to slap on a website or QR code, so they can buy that product. Other than that, let your imagination be your guide.
Have you ever ordered unique swag? Let me know in the comments below.
Heir to the Sun – available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.Like it on Facebook here.
For those new to the publicity-sphere, swag is a catchall phrase for promo material intended to increase your brand awareness, such as bookmarks bearing an author's latest release, t-shirts with logos emblazoned across them, even those tire pressure gauges from your auto insurance company. You know, the fun little doodads given away at trade shows and conferences. Admit it, you know you love 'em.
Since most of my client's are writers, I usually deal with book related swag: bookmarks, postcards, posters, etc. While there's nothing intrinsically wrong with offering any of these, bear in mind that EVERY OTHER AUTHOR has bookmarks, postcards, etc. If you want your swag, and therefore your book, to stand out, you need to get a bit creative.
True story: I once came home from a large science fiction/fantasy conference with an entire tote bag of bookmarks... and they all ended up in the trash. Really, after the tenth bookmark they all look alike. With a little imagination, it's not so hard (or expensive) to stand out from the crowd.
There are a few rules to swag: it must make you think of the brand/item it's promoting (easy enough by adding a logo or website info); it must somehow relate to your brand/item (re: don't order custom ice cube trays for a YA romance...unless it features Ice People or takes place in Antarctica); and it needs to cheap enough that you can give it away with abandon.
Too much criteria? Trust me, it's not, and to prove it let's have a look at what arrived in my mailbox a few days ago.
Why yes, it's a tiny bottle of olive oil. Isn't it cute?
I am in no way affiliated with Goya, but c'mon, this little guy is adorable!And, it came with a recipe book (in case I didn't know what to do with olive oil)! And a coupon!
In addition to the recipes (and sweet $1.50 coupon!) it advertised the other olive oils offered by Goya. That's called conversion marketing, peeps.
So, does this mean you should purchase teensy tiny bottles of olive oil with your logo emblazoned across the label? Not necessarily. But what Goya did with this presentation was something MEMORABLE. You want people to hang on to your swag, and remember your name. And, you know, buy your product. If the swag leads them to other products you have for sale, all the better.
I bet you're wondering if I put my money where my mouth is with swag for my upcoming release, Heir to the Sun. Worry not, I sure did. In addition to the standard bookmarks and postcards, I got magnets (everyone needs to decorate their fridge), mini books, and little spell bottles (which I ordered waaay before I got the Goya bottle. Really.). I'd like to do more swag, and I'm pricing out lip balm and travel sunscreens on key chains as we speak. I know, you're stoked.
Moral of the story: get something durable, something people will use for a few weeks or even months, long enough for them to remember your product. Don't forget to slap on a website or QR code, so they can buy that product. Other than that, let your imagination be your guide.
Have you ever ordered unique swag? Let me know in the comments below.
Heir to the Sun – available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.Like it on Facebook here.May 21, 2015
Eleven Days Until The Relaunch of HEIR TO THE SUN
That's right, the new, updated edition of Heir to the Sun is almost here! It's been one heck of a ride, but I think you'll love the new version, especially with that awesome cover. Who knew Caol'nir was such a hottie?
We're running a giveaway on GoodReads for a signed paperback, and you can enter here. In addition to the book, check out some of the swag you could win:
Mini books!
And, mini books in a bottle!Yeah, I have a swag addiction.
While the prior edition already has some reviews, we're also looking for some new reviewers. If you're interested, either comment below or on the Chronicles of Parthalan Facebook page. Be sure to specify what version you'd like your ecopy in (mobi, .pdf, etc). It will be up on NetGalley in the near future as well, so that's another option.
Finally, be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can stay up to date on events, new releases, and contests. The sequel to Heir to the Sun, The Virgin Queen, is scheduled for an October release from Bellatrix Press.
June first can't come fast enough!
We're running a giveaway on GoodReads for a signed paperback, and you can enter here. In addition to the book, check out some of the swag you could win:
Mini books!
And, mini books in a bottle!Yeah, I have a swag addiction.While the prior edition already has some reviews, we're also looking for some new reviewers. If you're interested, either comment below or on the Chronicles of Parthalan Facebook page. Be sure to specify what version you'd like your ecopy in (mobi, .pdf, etc). It will be up on NetGalley in the near future as well, so that's another option.
Finally, be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can stay up to date on events, new releases, and contests. The sequel to Heir to the Sun, The Virgin Queen, is scheduled for an October release from Bellatrix Press.
June first can't come fast enough!
May 11, 2015
Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Facts About Me
1. One of the first stories I ever wrote was called The Coming of Ragnarok. It was about—you guessed it—Ragnarok! In my version Baldr made a timely appearance and defeated Surtr.
2. I wrote my first novel in the eighth grade. 20 years later, I published it.
3. I’ll eat pretty much anything, as long as it doesn’t involve goat cheese, coconut, or beets.
4. I secretly want to be a linguist. Well, I guess it’s not a secret now. I’ve taken formal classes in French, Italian, and Russian. I’ve also taught myself some Latin, Gaelic, Irish, and Occitan.
5. I love research! When I’m working on a new project I jump in feet first, and research things down to minute details. For instance, for a project that took place in Scotland I spent about a year learning Scottish history, folklore, and customs. Oh, and that’s why I learned Gaelic.
6. I have a rather interesting employment history. I’ve mapped wetlands, worked as a barista, been a publicist for a small press, and handled insurance claims. Writing is definitely my favorite occupation.
7. My first pet’s name was Felicia, and I grew up on Beaufort Circle. That means my porn name is Felicia Beaufort.
8. My urban fantasy, Copper Girl, was indirectly inspired by one of my insurance jobs. Building maintenance kept the air conditioning around fifty degrees during the summer (true fact – I checked it with an ambient thermometer) so I got in the habit of going outside at lunch to warm up. One day I was looking at this weird tree at the edge of the parking lot, and I started wondering if it was a portal to the Otherworld; maybe my brain had frostbite. Anyway, that idle wondering became the opening scene in Copper Girl.
9. I’ve done a fair bit of traveling. I’ve been to Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czechoslovakia (back when it was Czechoslovakia ), and Lichtenstein.
10. I’ve tried, and failed, to master many instruments over the years.
What are some fun facts about you? Leave them in the comments below, and we'll see who has the wackiest response.
Heir to the Sun - available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.
Like it on Facebook here.
2. I wrote my first novel in the eighth grade. 20 years later, I published it.
3. I’ll eat pretty much anything, as long as it doesn’t involve goat cheese, coconut, or beets.
4. I secretly want to be a linguist. Well, I guess it’s not a secret now. I’ve taken formal classes in French, Italian, and Russian. I’ve also taught myself some Latin, Gaelic, Irish, and Occitan.
5. I love research! When I’m working on a new project I jump in feet first, and research things down to minute details. For instance, for a project that took place in Scotland I spent about a year learning Scottish history, folklore, and customs. Oh, and that’s why I learned Gaelic.
6. I have a rather interesting employment history. I’ve mapped wetlands, worked as a barista, been a publicist for a small press, and handled insurance claims. Writing is definitely my favorite occupation.
7. My first pet’s name was Felicia, and I grew up on Beaufort Circle. That means my porn name is Felicia Beaufort.
8. My urban fantasy, Copper Girl, was indirectly inspired by one of my insurance jobs. Building maintenance kept the air conditioning around fifty degrees during the summer (true fact – I checked it with an ambient thermometer) so I got in the habit of going outside at lunch to warm up. One day I was looking at this weird tree at the edge of the parking lot, and I started wondering if it was a portal to the Otherworld; maybe my brain had frostbite. Anyway, that idle wondering became the opening scene in Copper Girl.
9. I’ve done a fair bit of traveling. I’ve been to Ireland, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Czechoslovakia (back when it was Czechoslovakia ), and Lichtenstein.
10. I’ve tried, and failed, to master many instruments over the years.
What are some fun facts about you? Leave them in the comments below, and we'll see who has the wackiest response.
Heir to the Sun - available everywhere June 1, 2015. Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.
Like it on Facebook here.
April 30, 2015
Cover Reveal - HEIR TO THE SUN
We are gathered here today to view the all new cover for HEIR TO THE SUN, the first Chronicle of Parthalan. And here it is:
Here's the blurb:
A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm...
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
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Isn't it beautiful? It was designed by the thoroughly awesome Veronica Jones of Moonshines Fantasy Artwork. Stop by her website and check out more of her creations: http://moonshines.com/
In the meantime, Heir To the Sun will be available in ebook format on June 1, with print soon to follow. Check out the links below so you can stay up to date with giveaways, release dates, and upcoming releases.
Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.The Facebook page is here.Twitter: @parthalan
Here's the blurb:
A mad king. An escaped slave. One warrior to save the realm...
When Asherah, stripped of both her memory and her dignity, learns that King Sahlgren is responsible for her torment it nearly breaks her. Instead, she leads her fellow slaves to freedom. More prisons are scattered across Parthalan, and Asherah vows to burn them all.
Caol'nir, a warrior descended from the gods, is sworn to serve and defend the king. Then a priestess is murdered, and Caol'nir learns that Sahlgren is to blame. Determined to stop the king, sacred oath or no, Caol'nir joins Asherah's rebellion.
What Caol'nir doesn't know is that Sahlgren has promised the demon lord a woman of rare and singular beauty, a woman whose abilities are rumored to rival the sun god’s themselves…a woman Caol’nir knows all too well.
******************************************************************************
Isn't it beautiful? It was designed by the thoroughly awesome Veronica Jones of Moonshines Fantasy Artwork. Stop by her website and check out more of her creations: http://moonshines.com/
In the meantime, Heir To the Sun will be available in ebook format on June 1, with print soon to follow. Check out the links below so you can stay up to date with giveaways, release dates, and upcoming releases.
Add it to your GoodReads shelf here.The Facebook page is here.Twitter: @parthalan
April 20, 2015
Recap of ConBust 2015: The Good, The Better, and The Awesome
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being a panelist at Conbust (Learn more about this awesome convention here). Year after year, the students at Smith College in Northampton outdo themselves and put together an excellent event. The pictures below were taken by Lori Claxton.
The above pic is of me, George Claxton and Anna Eriskigal during the How Magic Works panel, where I was outed as an evil witch. Was that really news to anyone?
Myself and Annette Curtis Klause during the Urban Fantasy panel.
From right to left, that's Trisha Wooldridge, me, Craig Davis (professor of medieval literature) and the one, the only Jane Yolen. What was this panel about? Faeries, of course.
I also sat on panels with animator Kelly Turnbull, editor Sharyn November, and author Kristi Petersen Schoonover and discussed topics ranging from feminism to how to get published. Trisha and I also facilitated a writing workshop, part of our nascent project Wishing Well (more to come on that!)
All in all, ConBust 2015 was a smashing success! I can't wait for next year!
April 7, 2015
Cover Reveal: DAYS LIKE THIS by Danielle Ellision @DanielleEWrites
DAYS LIKE THIS by Danielle Ellison
Sometimes the only thing standing between fear and hope is you.
Almost a year ago, nineteen-year-old Cassie Harlen had a lot to deal with. A stack of college acceptance letters waiting for answers, a proposal from the boy next door, and a mother whose most recent bipolar episode left Cassie hurt and confused. Tired of cleaning up the messes caused by her mother's disorder, of resenting her mother for not being there, and scared of being trapped by an inevitable future—which included marrying Graham Tucker—Cassie did the only thing she could think of to keep from ending up like her mother: she left.
Graham never knew why Cassie walked away. He woke up one morning and she was gone—along with the life that he’d created around her. After eleven months, Graham has a new plan for his future. One that doesn't involve Cassie Harlen.
When Cassie's mom nearly burns down her house, Cassie’s forced to return home. Back to a mother she’s tried to ignore and the guy she’s been unable to forget. Graham doesn't know how he's going to spend the whole summer living next door to the person who broke his heart without letting those old feelings push through to the surface.
Neither does Cassie.
Goodreads for DAYS LIKE THIS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25243790-days-like-this
Pre-order links for DAYS LIKE THIS:
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Days-Like-This-Landslide-Novel-ebook/dp/B00VGTN85S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427970053&sr=8-1&keywords=B00VGTN85S
Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1121662718?ean=2940152177374&itm=1&usri=2940152177374
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/days-like-this-5
Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id981773810
One More Page (for signed paperback copies): http://www.onemorepagebooks.com/shop-omp-.html
Bio:
Danielle Ellison spent most of her childhood reading instead of learning math. It's probably the reason she can't divide without a calculator and has spent her life seeking the next adventure. It's also probably the reason she's had so many different zip codes and jobs.
When she’s not writing, Danielle is probably eating cookies, fighting her nomadic urges, watching too much TV, or dreaming of the day when she can be British. She has settled in Northern Virginia, for now, but you can always find her on Twitter @DanielleEWrites.
Links:
Website: http://www.danielleellison.com/Newsletter: http://danielleellison.us10.list-manage1.com/subscribe?u=c31fbc28f04eb33f325285e75&id=9f3ac39dc4Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielleEWritesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Danielle-Ellison/150414211766883?ref=hl
March 26, 2015
STIFLED by Rainy Kaye @rainyofthedark
Today we're celebrating the release of STIFLED, book two in the SUMMONED series by USA Today Bestselling author, Rainy Kaye. A dark twist on genie folklore, SUMMONED follows a reluctant criminal as he unravels the mystery of the paranormal bond controlling him. In STIFLED, Dimitri trails an elusive jinn and finds himself in the middle of a community keeping dark secrets. The SUMMONED series is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA. Scroll down to pick up your copy of STIFLED, get SUMMONED for free for a limited time, and enter to win a $10 Amazon gift card. 
Dimitri would like nothing more than to live a low-key life in Naples, Italy. His girlfriend, Syd, has other plans. After three months of researching, she is positive she has found a jinn on a killing spree in San Diego, California. Since Syd gave Dimitri the one thing he thought was out of reach, he feels obligated to use his ill-gained talents for her cause. A few hours back in the US proves that Dimitri and Syd didn't quite make the clean escape they had thought. As they trail the elusive jinn, someone else trails them. What should have been a simple trip to confirm once and for all if the jinn are living among humans, instead reveals a community keeping dark secrets. Unfortunately for Dim, the only way out is in. Get your copy here! Haven't read book one yet? No problem! It's currently FREE on Amazon. 
Twenty-three year old Dimitri has to do what he is told—literally. Controlled by a paranormal bond, he is forced to use his wits to fulfill unlimited deadly wishes made by multimillionaire Karl Walker. Dimitri has no idea how his family line became trapped in the genie bond. He just knows resisting has never ended well. When he meets Syd—assertive, sexy, intelligent Syd—he becomes determined to make her his own. Except Karl has ensured Dimitri can’t tell anyone about the bond, and Syd isn’t the type to tolerate secrets. Then Karl starts sending him away on back-to-back wishes. Unable to balance love and lies, Dimitri sets out to uncover Karl’s ultimate plan and put it to an end. But doing so forces him to confront the one wish he never saw coming—the wish that will destroy him.
Rainy Kaye is an aspiring overlord. In the mean time, she blogs at RainyoftheDark and writes paranormal novels from her lair somewhere in Phoenix, Arizona. She is represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA. Someone told her she's a USA Today Bestselling author. She thought there would be cake. 
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March 24, 2015
UNTIL BETH by Lisa Amowitz @lisa_amowtiz, @SpencerHillP @covercontessa
She doesn’t just play, she kills it.
Talented rock guitarist Beth Collins has been barely holding herself together for months, ever since her boyfriend and bandmate became the latest victim in a string of suspicious disappearances. When her brother is injured an accident and she sees something dark billowing around him as he hovers close to death, she’s convinced her sanity is collapsing for good.
Then she's accepted by a boarding school for the musically gifted. All of her new friends are bursting with talent, but they're also keeping secrets. Can she trust Vincent, who's so sweet that his very touch makes her fears melt away? Or Xavier, who's trying to tell her something but is hiding even more?
And will anyone be safe when her true Talent comes out?
Title: Until BethAuthor: Lisa AmowtizPublisher: Spencer Hill PressExpected Publication Date: September 29 2015
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22459608-until-beth?from_search=trueAmazon link: http://www.amazon.com/Until-Beth-Lisa-Amowitz/dp/163392033X/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1427069942&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=lisa+amowtiz
Lisa's Bio:Lisa Amowitz was born in Queens and raised in the wilds of Long Island, New York where she climbed trees, thought small creatures lived under rocks and studied ant hills. And drew. A lot.Lisa has been a professor of graphic design at Bronx Community College where she has been tormenting and cajoling students for nearly eighteen years. She started writing eight years ago because she wanted something to illustrate, but somehow, instead ended up writing YA. Probably because her mind is too dark and twisted for small children.BREAKING GLASS which was released July 9, 2013 from Spencer Hill Press, is her first published work. VISION, the first book in the Finder Series, released September 9, 2014 and its unnamed sequel will release winter, 2016. UNTIL BETH, a YA urban fantasy, will release September 2015.So stay tuned because Lisa is very hyper and has to create stuff to stay alive.Lisa is represented by Shannon Hassan of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
March 1, 2015
Cover Reveal - NOBODY'S HERO by J. Leigh Bailey @JenniWrites
Nobody’s Hero (Letting Go Series, #1)
j. leigh bailey
Publication date: April 27, 2015
Genres: NA, Contemporary Male/Male RomanceBlurb:Bradley Greene’s family all but discarded him when his brother caught him fooling around with another boy. Now Bradley has seventeen dollars and a gas card, and he’s sleeping in his car. He’s an emotional mess and if he doesn't land a job soon, he’s up the proverbial creek.
Danny Ortega can take care of himself…most of the time. When what started as a date turns into sexual assault in a dark parking lot, he’s grateful for Brad’s help—and an instant admirer of Brad’s military school-honed muscles. He certainly doesn't expect to see him again, and definitely not as the newest hire at Ortega Construction.
As Brad and Danny’s quiet attraction turns into more, things start to go sour before they've even started. Danny grows frustrated that Brad won’t open up emotionally. And Brad is terrified of being responsible for someone else’s feelings. When Brad’s family makes one last attempt to turn him into an “acceptable” son, all bets are off—he and Danny will need to decide if they’re in this together…or apart.
Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Carina Press
About the Author:j. leigh bailey is an office drone by day and the author of New Adult and Young Adult LGBT Romance by night. She can usually be found with her nose in a book or pressed up against her computer monitor. A book-a-day reading habit sometimes gets in the way of... well, everything...but some habits aren't worth breaking. She's been reading romance novels since she was ten years old. The last twenty years or so have not changed her voracious appetite for stories of romance, relationships and achieving that vitally important Happy Ever After. She's a firm believer that everyone, no matter their gender, age, sexual orientation or paranormal affiliation deserves a happy ending.
Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook j. leigh bailey ~because everybody deserves a happy ending~ www.jleighbailey.netwww.facebook.com/JLeighBaileywww.twitter.com/JenniWrites
j. leigh bailey
Publication date: April 27, 2015
Genres: NA, Contemporary Male/Male RomanceBlurb:Bradley Greene’s family all but discarded him when his brother caught him fooling around with another boy. Now Bradley has seventeen dollars and a gas card, and he’s sleeping in his car. He’s an emotional mess and if he doesn't land a job soon, he’s up the proverbial creek.
Danny Ortega can take care of himself…most of the time. When what started as a date turns into sexual assault in a dark parking lot, he’s grateful for Brad’s help—and an instant admirer of Brad’s military school-honed muscles. He certainly doesn't expect to see him again, and definitely not as the newest hire at Ortega Construction.
As Brad and Danny’s quiet attraction turns into more, things start to go sour before they've even started. Danny grows frustrated that Brad won’t open up emotionally. And Brad is terrified of being responsible for someone else’s feelings. When Brad’s family makes one last attempt to turn him into an “acceptable” son, all bets are off—he and Danny will need to decide if they’re in this together…or apart.
Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Carina Press
About the Author:j. leigh bailey is an office drone by day and the author of New Adult and Young Adult LGBT Romance by night. She can usually be found with her nose in a book or pressed up against her computer monitor. A book-a-day reading habit sometimes gets in the way of... well, everything...but some habits aren't worth breaking. She's been reading romance novels since she was ten years old. The last twenty years or so have not changed her voracious appetite for stories of romance, relationships and achieving that vitally important Happy Ever After. She's a firm believer that everyone, no matter their gender, age, sexual orientation or paranormal affiliation deserves a happy ending.
Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook j. leigh bailey ~because everybody deserves a happy ending~ www.jleighbailey.netwww.facebook.com/JLeighBaileywww.twitter.com/JenniWrites
